Throughout 2020 till now, most of us have been in lockdown mode, cooped up in our own homes. The last gathering with friends felt like a lifetime ago. Increased stress levels caused directly or indirectly by the pandemic, many have turned to consume pornography as a temporary escape. Pornography can be incredibly addictive, and it can harm us in the long run. In this episode, Keith Tay and I talk about shifting our mindset and dealing with the big question, how do we stop? 

Is that the only reason we workout? Many have looked at working out as a method to improve the aesthetics, but have we recognize the idea of it conditioning our body to last longer? In this episode, we learn from the Senior Coach at Chi Fitness and an aspiring CrossFit competitor Ashkan Daneshavr, who shares that life is not an "ala carte" but a "combo meal" we have to deal with.

Plan, plan, plan, and more planning... Are we stuck there? The more I talk to Lynnette Chai about this, the scary realization that many don’t dare to take the next step, which is action! In this episode, we talked about a healthier mindset moving into the new year and also about the importance of psychological flexibility! 

Don’t you wish you could turn back time and made sure that you washed your hands properly, sanitize like it’s a ritual, avoid unnecessary diets, and life could have been better? In this episode with our relationship guru Keith Tay, we explored the possibilities of planning through uncertainties, more importantly, how we should approach the new year! 

“Breathe in, breathe out… Time to relax your mind…” Is this what you think when mindfulness comes to mind? I’ve heard a few podcasters and articles written about it, and it feels like something is missing when it comes to this topic of mindfulness. Some might say yoga, some might say meditation, but what is mindfulness? Well, in this episode with Lynnette Chai, I’ve learned so much! We dive in and discover that it’s more than just a practice; it is a mindset!  

Depression! It’s such a common word we hear today. We have to wonder if this term is loosely uttered or people are suffering from it. So many questions: How do we identify it? How can we help? Am I suffering from it? Am I labeling someone? In this episode with Lynnette Chai, a licensed counselor, and a dear friend. She will help us identify the threshold of someone falling into depression and the dangers of labeling. 

Words matter! Sometimes we take for granted this form of communicating, diving into conversations thinking we are good at it. More often than not, we find ourselves in an awkward position, with no vocabularies left in our word bank. It’s not just about stating facts, but how do we carry the conversation. In this episode with Gary Chong, we learn why it is vital to have a robust conversational currency to build and sustain healthy relationships. 

It is so easy to admire people who are at the top of their industry, but we hardly want to dive into their life stories to discover and learn the crucial moments that make or break them. Gary Chong is an award-winning filmmaker, storyteller, entrepreneur, lecturer, industry advisor, Ah Wah Hokkien Mee, and deep-fried chicken wing companion. We hear his story of the moment when things clicked and the exploration of it that has brought him to where he is today. 

The funny thing about human beings is that we can fall into this weird way of working. Is a job about clocking-in and clocking-out every day for the sake of a paycheck? Could there be something more than that? In this episode with Lex Low, we will hear stories of real-life transformation, his included, and when work becomes more than a job, or else we could see our dreams becoming a nightmare! 

It is so easy to admire people who are at the top of their industry or organization, but we hardly want to dive into their life stories to discover and learn the crucial moments that make or break them. I’ve known Lex Low for a long time! What motivates me is how he has been consistent with the dream of changing the world with a pair of scissors. In this episode, we have the privilege of having a conversation with the founder of a barber school called Othrs.