Can we stop fighting our painful emotions and instead learn to hold them with calm curiosity?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, today’s episode explores a new self-help book with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) at its core.

Written by psychologist Ben Sedley, the book helps readers understand why treating yourself with compassion can be more powerful than chasing positivity. 

We dive into the book Holding the Heavy Stuff and its lessons for managing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and even chronic pain.

Learn how ACT differs from mindfulness while helping us connect with our values and take meaningful action. 

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Heard of the reinsurance market?

On Money and Me, Kenrick Law, Chair, Singapore Reinsurers’ Association speaks with Michelle Martin to discuss how the field is evolving and why Singaporeans may want to consider a career in it.

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Which directors are buying, and what does it mean for the market?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into insider moves and broker calls.

We spotlight iFast, Intraco, Q&M Dental, Info-Tech Systems, and OCBC’s bullish call.

US markets are shut for Labor Day, but September’s volatility looms large.

Locally, Jardine Matheson and Keppel surged while Genting Singapore and ST Engineering lagged.

And for our “Last Word,” Spielberg’s Jaws still has bite, 50 years on.

 

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He looks at numbers differently. They tell him stories. How did this self-made CEO build his  billion-dollar property empire?

Ismail Gafoor, Co-founder and Executive Chair of PropNex, shares his journey in his new book I Am Not Good Enough.

From early self-doubt to leading Singapore’s largest listed real estate agency, his story blends memoir with corporate history.

He talks about regrets, resilience, and why turning failure around, is among his  strengths.

We also hear his views on wealth, debt, and whether the property route is still the Singapore dream.

All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is doubling down on Japan’s trading houses — but what does the Oracle of Omaha see that others might miss?

Tech stocks continue to power Wall Street, lifting indices to fresh highs.

It’s our daily game of UP or DOWN: Meituan, Didi, Tesla vs BYD, Geo Energy, GuocoLand, and Pop Mart.

Plus, a check on the Straits Times Index, with Thai Bev leading and Genting Singapore dragging.
And for our Last Word: Cadillac speeds into Formula 1 with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas at the wheel.

All this and more, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

 

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Nvidia smashes earnings with US$26 billion in revenue, but markets still sell the stock — what does that tell us about investor nerves around AI?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into Washington’s extraordinary 10% equity stake in Intel, what it signals for the future of strategic industries, and how subsidies and politics are reshaping valuations.

We also explore the global chip war — from U.S. subsidies to China’s AI push and Japan’s resurgence — and what it means for investors in Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and TSMC.

Then, we turn to consumer psychology, as Pop Mart’s Labubu blind box mania grips China even amid regulatory warnings. Are blind boxes a fad, a bubble, or a deep cultural trend?

Guest Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, joins with sharp insights for investors navigating tech, politics, and pop culture.  

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A billion-dollar REIT and Nvidia’s market riddle, — markets are firing on all cylinders.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks JD.com’s consortium-led listing in Singapore, Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings, and what US retail headlines reveal about the American consumer.

Companies featured include JD.com, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, NTT DC REIT, Nvidia, CrowdStrike, Kohl’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Krispy Kreme, MonAmi, Genting Singapore, Jardine Matheson.

Is investor optimism keeping pace with the numbers, or are cracks beginning to show? We dive deep into AI, retail, and real estate.

Plus, our UP or DOWN segment brings sharp calls on market movers from Krispy Kreme to Abercrombie. 

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Are you saving as much as 40 % with your food delivery platform?

Michelle Martin speaks with Raphael Zennou, VP Quick Commerce, foodpanda to find out how food delivery platforms are evolving with changing consumer behaviours, technology and financial products.

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A hopeful new book filled with stories about men bravely surviving serious medical battles will soon hit bookshelves in Singapore.

Men are more likely to service their cars than schedule a health check-up — but at what cost?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into Man Up!, a new book that brings raw and honest survivor stories of men battling serious health challenges.

Author Dr Lee Lui Shiong, Head of Urology at Sengkang General Hospital, joins Michelle to discuss the cultural taboos that hold men back from early detection.

We explore differences in health-seeking behaviours between men and women, and what drives higher male mortality.

From caregivers’ roles to lifestyle changes, hear how awareness and action can save lives.
This is a rare read that challenges outdated ideas of masculinity to put men’s health front and centre.

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Who holds the crown as Singapore’s most valuable company — DBS or Sea Limited?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we dive into the rivalry between banking and e-commerce giants.

We unpack the Trump administration’s bold move with Intel and what it could mean for defense players like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, RTX, and Northrop Grumman.

The Fed, tax moves, and tech giants also come under fire as Trump reshapes market dynamics.

In our Up or Down segment, we size up Keppel, Seatrium, Haidilao, Maybank, and Signet Jewelers.

Plus, the STI’s movers like SGX and SingTel, and our Last Word on Cadillac’s Formula 1 debut.

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