Hush Podcast

Breaking up with someone you love hurts, unfortunately, some things are just not meant to be. Relationships with our romantic partners are hard work but the most important relationship you need in life is the one you have with yourself. In this episode of Hush, Hazelle, Azura, and Germaine, together with our special guest Kelly Mi Li (most of you would know her from the Netflix series ‘Bling...

Moving out in your 20s and 30s is becoming more common in Singapore due to lockdowns and WFH arrangements. More young millennials are citing personal growth and independence as their biggest takeaways from this experience. Hush listeners and viewers are familiar that Azura has gotten married but is currently staying with her parents, Hazelle rented an apartment of her own, and Germaine is still st...

There is so much happening around the world today: wars, pandemics, stock market crash and “The Great Resignation”. It’s not common to see social media updates of people hopping onto a new job and doing something completely different in this pandemic. It seems like everyone is taking the leap of faith and embracing change. In this episode, the Hush girls will discuss their views...

Male birth control pills are set for human trials! What exactly does this mean for men and women? In Singapore, birth control is still a taboo topic as it involves discussions of a person’s sexual lifestyle. However in this episode, the Hush girls - Hazelle, Azura and Germaine explore the bigger question: Should men and women have equal responsibilities when it comes to birth control? ...

Last year sucks, but 2022 will be better In this last episode of season 3 of Hush Podcast, we look back at all the great and not so great things that have happened to us personally - from break ups to road accidents, award nominations to work troubles. We also look at some of the things that went well and not so well for Singaporean women as reported by the media and discuss what can be done for 2...

What is your reaction to when you hear stories about marriage proposals? Do you react with “How romantic!” or do you immediately think that it’s unnecessary? To some, marriage proposals are a timeless and essential gesture as well as a necessary step on the road to marriage. However, others have called it outdated, superfluous and overly performative. In this episode of Hush, Haz...

More young women are choosing career, freedom and independence over starting a family, and when or if they choose to get married, many are choosing to remain childless or have children at a later age. Yet a portion among them still feel guilty about their decision and at some point feel the need to conform to social norms, especially in Singapore, where women are still often highly judged by how t...

The problem with the term "work-life" balance suggests that we can have careers, a romantic relationship, even babies, and a clean house if we just prioritise and work harder at "balancing" our lives. And, if we are good at this, we might even get some "me-time" to spend on ourselves. But we all know that this is further from the truth. 3 In this episode, Hazelle, Azura, Germaine and our invited g...

It’s no wonder why some say a breakup can be worse than bereavement. When someone leaves you because of death, they are gone forever, whereas, with an ex, they’re still alive when they leave. This makes it harder for those who have seen the end of their relationship grieve the loss as they are able to see and watch in pain as their exes move on without them. But for some, a break-up is...

Stigma and embarrassment often see many of us suffer in silence for common and treatable conditions. There are probably more people than you think who suffer from those ‘embarrassing’ health issues that you might have like overly frequent urination, vaginal discharge, and bladder, bowel or period problems. We’re just too paiseh to talk about it.  In this episode, Hazelle, Az...

A woman is born with a finite number of eggs that continuously depletes over her lifetime. Women tend to be most fertile in their twenties or early thirties, after which the quality of their eggs decreases. This also means that the possibility of having children - if we want them - becomes harder - but maybe it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Hush Podcast, Hazelle, Azura and Germaine...

When it comes to what we wear - women just can’t seem to win. Our clothing choices are constantly held under the microscope. We have been told to cover up, but also to “not be a prude”. But how much skin is too much skin? How much of a woman's leg is acceptable to see in public? It’s time to recognise that our clothing is not the problem. In this episode, Hazelle, Azura, Ge...

Our emotional state usually determines the way we behave, and men and women relate to their emotions in different ways. When upset, women are more likely to directly express their feelings and seek support from friends and family, while men may hide their emotions or withdraw, often feeling that they need to be self-reliant. It doesn’t help that these behaviours are reinforced in the stereot...

Relationships can be complicated when in-laws enter the picture, and somehow, it seems that women struggle a lot more than men in this aspect. No doubt, there’s a whole lot of anxiety and walking on eggshells to make things work, especially at the early stages of your relationship with your future in-laws.  In this episode of Hush, Hazelle, Azura and Germaine discuss why some of us are...

Do soulmates really exist? We can debate all day on which camp you’re in, but whether you belong with the people who believe in finding their destined half (their one, true soulmate) or the people who believe in slow progress in relationships, we can all agree that love is complicated. In this episode, Hazelle, Azura and Germaine discuss love, devotion and all of its complications. They&rsqu...

Britney’s documentary has prompted a re-evaluation of media coverage of celebrities, especially young women, who were hounded and scrutinised within the bubble of 00s celebrity culture. In this episode, Hazelle, Azura and Germaine take a deeper look into how women were portrayed in the public eye back then - in Hollywood, as well as in Singapore, and reflect upon it.  --- Follow us on I...

The pandemic has taken a significant toll on our mental health. More people in Singapore across different age groups are reportedly seeking help for mental health issues. While some of us are happy with the work from home arrangement, others are faced with deteriorating emotional health due to the loss of access to out-of-home activities, and being stuck at home in unconducive environments like po...

The pandemic has made e-commerce and online shopping the new normal - we buy everything online: from groceries to clothes, to even products that we would otherwise feel embarrassed to buy in stores. While it makes sense for us to shop online as we are discouraged to leave our homes, somehow we find ourselves feeling embarrassed whenever a new parcel comes at the door, and hide our purchases from o...

In mid-May of 2021, Singapore’s government announced its return to Phase 2 Heightened Alert (P2HA), and introduced new COVID19 Safe Management Measures (SMM), forcing many of us to go back to working from home to reduce community transmission. Our Hush Podcast hosts Azura, Germaine and Hazelle, who are also colleagues at work, were additionally told to minimise contact among each other makin...

Have you ever asked yourself: when did women start shaving or when did it become a beauty standard? In this episode, Azura, Hazelle and Germaine share their thoughts on women's relationship with body hair. They’ll share a bit of history of when it all started, and discuss pros and cons on shaving, waxing, laser and going au natural. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times have you blamed your parents for “sabotaging” your relationships even when the actions were of your own? Whether it’s a form of mirroring the love you’ve gotten from your parents or filling a love gap that you’ve never received, you’re not completely wrong. Apparently, how you give and receive love in a relationship is greatly influenced and shape...

In recent years, men have stepped up to contribute more to the care of children and the household, but women, unfortunately, continue to hold most of the responsibility for making sure things get done. In this episode, Azura and Hazelle discuss women’s invisible labour: The mental load. They share with us who does the household chores in their homes, and who plans when things should get done...

Is it normal to be afraid of pregnancy? From pregnancy phobias to the cost of children and building careers - Azura, Hazelle and Germaine discuss their fears of pregnancy with our invited guest, 987 Radio DJ, Natasha Faisal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic relationships don't just apply to romantic partnerships. Friendships, familial and professional relationships can all turn out to be abusive or damaging as well. In this episode, Azura, Germaine and Hazelle discuss indicators of a toxic relationship and share what you can do if you experience them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating Parents’ Expectations of Your Career Choices “Be a doctor or a lawyer,” they said. Growing up in Singapore, a tightly-regulated, structured city, many have been conditioned to make certain career choices based on our parents' rigid expectations of success. Oftentimes, those choices were carried out at the expense of one’s happiness. The pursuit of passion takes c...