World Health Day is celebrated every 7th of April, this year's marks the 75th. Yem & I talk to Boo Su-Lyn, co-founder and editor-in-chief of CodeBlue about the national healthcare system.

We discussed about what it would take to build a resilient healthcare system to ensure health for all. Listen in as we banter about where we are, where we need need to be and how to get there.

Happy listening and have a good weekend!

Hello! This week we speak to Yan Lim about her experience and journey in the world of mumtrepreneur.

Yan Lim is currently the CEO of iOli Communications Sdn Bhd, an award-winning PR agency that she founded in 2015 with the mission to empower and inspire female PR practitioners to excel in their careers while balancing their personal goals as women, particularly as working mothers.

She is passionate about empowering women and promoting gender equality, which led her to co-found FEMXTALK. It is a female-centric platform fueled by collaborative efforts among various parties aimed at bringing together strong and empowered women who strive to create tangible changes for the benefit of women and the wider community.

Find out how she navigates all these, and more, whilst staying rooted.

Happy Hump Day!

March 2023 the Malaysian parliament finally removes the mandatory clause to death penalties for 11 crimes under the Penal Code. Yem & Chua talk to Sherrie about this much awaited, much applauded move.

Khaizan Sharizad (Sherrie) is a practicing lawyer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is a Partner at Messrs. Seira & Sharizad in Kuala Lumpur. Her practice is mainly on Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law as well as Criminal Law.

 She is also a filmmaker, a member of the Freedom Film Network Malaysia with a special interest in highlighting human rights and public interest issues in her documentaries. She is the winner of the Freedom Film Festival Malaysia Award (2009) organised by Pusat KOMAS, as co-director together with Seira Sacha Abu Bakar of the documentary film titled “No Silver Lining: The Perak Crisis” (2009) and co-directed three other documentary films, “Death in Dilemma: The Final Curtain” (2011),  “Ombak Perubahan: Pergerakan Sosial Di Malaysia” (2012) and “Menunggu Masa”(2018).

Episod bonus yang dinanti-nantikan. Kami berborak santai bersama-sama Lin Ariffin di Radio Zayan tentang kerjasama keibubapaan dan berpisahan secara berdamai.

Listen to this bonus episode with Lin Ariffin at Zayan Radio where we talk about co-parenting and courteous uncoupling.

Happy World Sleep Day!

We're 6 days late. Read: busy celebrating it with a good snooze. Others may say we slept on the job but we say we're celebrating it with the utmost respect and appropriateness to the theme! Perspective, perspective

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Today we talk to Sarah Lian, a certified holistic coach and sound bath therapist at supparetreat about alternative approaches to getting better sleep. You may reach her at www.sarahlian.com

As usual, you may find yem on twitter @ibrahimsaninet and chua on instagram @chua.md and @drmasturarosly.

Good night and don't let the bed bugs bite!

In this episode we share experiences and opinions about solo traveling, something that is not commonplace especially for women

in Malaysia.

Joining in on the conversation is "Tze", Dr Lim Tze Yin, who is an avid traveller. She shares her point of view on solo traveling; how that has changed during & after marriage as well as the pandemic (Covid, not matrimony!)

If you are inspired and ready to take the plunge in embarking on a solo journey do check out some of these websites for ideas, tips and guides.

https://www.solofemaletravelers.club

UK travel advisory

travel off path

Do follow us on our social media platforms Instagram, Twitter, FB @ibrahimsaninet and @drmasturarosly

Happy travelling. Cheers!

This week's big news is Michelle winning the Oscars. What impact does it have on the common perception that one is "past one's prime" at a certain age? What does it take to give meaning and dignity later in life? And we take a look at the ageing world population and population control.

New male contraception methods allow men to have a more active role in what's generally a female-centric commitment. We talk to Dr Khairun Marina, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Thomson Medical Centre about current perceptions regarding female contraception and the future of male contraception in urban Malaysia.

Dr Marina can be reached at DrMarina@TMC. Do drop her a line if you have questions about your reproductive health. 

Cheers!

International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8th of March. This year, the theme is #DigitALL: innovation & technology for gender equality #EmbraceEquity

We talk to Ivan Evetovic, a Hungarian Anak Sarawak, founder of a corporate & executive training company based in Kuching. He has a deep passion for a myriad of pro-social causes including women empowerment, inter-cultural assimilation & harmonisation as well as redefining healthy masculinity through the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

If you're interested, you may find him at www.ivanevetovics.com, his dojo, Instagram as @evetovicsivan or on the streets of Kuching near Christmas; putting naughty-listers to right.

Hope you enjoy this podcast and send us feedbacks on how to improve your listening experience. Cheers!

"Wait, wait, what?" is a lighthearted and informative show that follows the adventures of Chua and Yem, two health and wellness enthusiasts who explore the latest trends in psychiatry, organizational psychology, economics, and business.

Chua and Yem are both experts in their respective fields, with Chua being a licensed psychiatrist and Yem being a seasoned business consultant. Together, they combine their knowledge and expertise to offer insights into the intersection between mental health and business success.

Each episode of "Wait, wait, what?" features Chua and Yem discussing a different topic related to health and wellness, such as stress management, work-life balance, and employee engagement. They use a combination of humor, personal anecdotes, and scientific research to provide practical tips and strategies for achieving optimal health and productivity.

Throughout the show, audience are also introduced to a variety of guest experts from the fields of psychiatry, organizational psychology, economics, and business. These experts share their own insights and experiences, offering a diverse range of perspectives on the complex relationship between mental health and business.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to improve your bottom line or just someone interested in living a healthier and happier life, "Wait, wait, what?" is the perfect show for you. So, tune in, sit back, and get ready to learn how to achieve the ultimate balance between mind and body.