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Have you ever looked at your spouse and wondered when you stopped feeling like husband and wife and started feeling like co-parents? What happens when exhaustion, misunderstandings and unmet needs slowly create distance in a marriage? The transition from marriage to parenthood can be one of the most significant shifts a couple will experience. We speak with Richie and Debbie, who share how the joy...

Could couple mentoring strengthen your marriage, even when things are going well? In this episode, Sheryl Chua shares how learning from a more experienced couple can bring fresh perspectives, practical advice and encouragement to your marriage journey. From making time for one another to navigating conversations about money and parenting, discover how marriage mentoring can help couples communicat...

We hope this episode encourages you to invest in your marriage and discover how mentoring can help your relationship thrive for the long term. Whether you're newly married or have been together for years, marriage mentoring can provide valuable support, perspective, and practical tools for navigating life together. In this episode, you'll hear from Sheryl Chua, who shares how mentoring helped her...

“Financial capital is only one form of wealth. The richest families are those that invest in relationships, values and shared purpose.” – Audrey What does financial intimacy look like in your marriage? In this episode, we welcome Gerald and Audrey, a couple who have been married for 10 years and are passionate about helping individuals and families develop a healthy relationship with money. Audrey...

How do your family experiences shape the way you think about money today? Can financial conversations become a source of trust and intimacy rather than conflict in marriage? In this episode, we welcome Gerald and Audrey, a couple married for 10 years who are passionate about helping individuals and families develop a healthy relationship with money. Audrey Tan is the co-founder of PlayMoolah, a fi...

"Sometimes we need to process our feelings before we can act on a solution." — Rodney "Holding the space is saying, 'I am here. Take your time.'" — Li Yen Every marriage will go through seasons of stress, loss, disappointment or uncertainty. In this heartfelt conversation, Rodney and Li Yen Chin reflect on how spouses can support one another through difficult times without feeling the need to fix...

Is friendship in your marriage taking a back seat? Between deadlines, family commitments and the demands of daily life, it can be easy to lose sight of the small ways we show love. Taking a moment to count the ways your spouse cares for you may help you rediscover simple ways to love them in return. In this episode, June speaks with Rodney and Li Yen Chin, who are celebrating 25 years of marriage,...

Do you sometimes feel like you and your spouse are not on the same team? How can couples navigate differences without constantly clashing, and can differing personalities and parenting styles actually strengthen a marriage? In this episode, Chun Huan and Morica return to share their journey of sustaining a strong marriage while raising five children. They reflect on how parenting stretched them in...

“If the house is in chaos, it's still okay.” – Liaw Chun Huan In this warm and honest conversation, Chun Huan and Morica share their journey of raising five children while intentionally nurturing their marriage. Together, they reflect on the realities of family life—from crowded bedrooms and busy schedules to carving out couple time and prioritising what matters most. With sincerity and humour, th...

Explore a refreshing vision of marriage where two whole individuals come together with purpose and hope. Delia Ng, CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore, unpacks what truly sustains a healthy marriage—resilience, clear communication and deep emotional connection are keys to marital health. Grounded in the Focus Marriage Model, the conversation highlights personal responsibility alongside creating a...

“Dating apps are a good tool if we remember they are just that—a tool—and focus on meeting the people behind the profiles. We have to use them wisely, without unrealistic expectations.” — Grace Heng In a world of dating apps, instant messaging and limitless profiles, why are so many singles still choosing no one? In Singapore, two in five youths aged 22 to 29 have never been in a relationship—a st...

Building a business as a married couple presents unique challenges that go beyond strategy and growth. Have you taken the time to define what success means together as a couple? Host Delia dives deeper into conversation with Mathieu and Gladys, founders of Gosh! Kids Singapore, as they share genuine insights into what it truly takes to work alongside your spouse without losing sight of your marria...

What dreams did you bring into your marriage, and how have they evolved over time? How couples align individual dreams into a shared purpose? Married young and still carrying dreams yet to be fulfilled, host Delia welcomes Mathieu Tan and Gladys Soh, founders of Gosh! Kids Singapore, as they share their honest journey of aligning individual dreams in the early years of marriage. Rooted in a teenag...

The pace of life, transactional thinking, work pressures, caregiving load and mental health concerns all shape why fewer couples are choosing to have children today. Beneath Singapore’s low TFR lie deeper societal and cultural shifts that couples feel keenly within their marriages and family decisions. June hosts married couple Ethan and Naomi Lim as they reflect on why starting a family in Singap...

Should we have another child? What does it really mean to step into parenthood as a couple? In this episode, host June speaks with Ethan and Naomi Lim, parents of a young toddler, as they share their honest and reflective journey into having children. They share candidly about entering parenthood amid uncertainty, including career changes and infertility. With a desire to support one another in th...

“Keeping our connection alive as husband and wife is really about being intentional. When you are intentional, it becomes more meaningful to spend time together.” – Peter A couple's connection is the backbone of a strong relationship. Yet seasons of life—parenting, work pressures, and health challenges—can easily strain this bond. Choosing to nurture connection intentionally helps couples stay clo...

In many marriages, couples seek therapy not because they lack love, but because communication has quietly broken down. In a world filled with noise, hurry, and competing demands, staying emotionally connected to your spouse can feel increasingly out of reach. In this episode, Delia speaks with Peter and Harriet Chung, married for 40 years, who reflect honestly on how communication both challenged...

While each season has its own beauty and needs, the empty‑nest years can bring both freedom and unexpected challenges. With grown‑up children and quieter homes, many couples find themselves wondering, “Who are we now?” Our host, Delia, speaks with long‑time married couple Chris and Clarinda about how to nourish your marriage in this new season. After 30 years together, they share how emotional con...

Experts say modern couples face pressures that didn’t exist decades ago, turning what once felt simple into a constant balancing act of communication and emotional connection. Without intentional effort, even close companions can begin to feel distant. What does it really take to keep love strong over three decades of marriage? Our host, Delia, gets into conversation with Chris and Clarinda as the...

What does healthy sexuality in marriage look like? We hear from family and marital therapist Benny Bong to unpack the deeper layers of healthy sexuality. Benny explains that true intimacy is more than physical closeness—it includes our emotional, cognitive, and spiritual selves. He shares how disconnection, unspoken expectations, and the absence of emotional bonding can weaken a married couple’s s...

Grandparents often step in to help raise grandchildren, but what happens when support turns into tension? In this episode of the Connect2 Podcast, host Ee Jay speaks with Fook Cheong and Mabel—creators of the SPYCes framework—on how grandparents can be allies, not adversaries, in their adult children’s parenting journey. Discover why the season of raising children ends when your children become in...

Series: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married In this episode, we’re diving into a big question: How do we grow in intimacy as a couple? Do you find yourself avoiding difficult conversations with your spouse—especially around intimacy? And what does healthy sexual intimacy really look like? Physical closeness is one way we express love, but sexual intimacy is more than that — it's a language,...

Series: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married In this episode, we’re tackling a question many couples wrestle with: How can I get along with my in-laws? As we step into fresh roles in marriage and family life, it’s important to remember that our parents and in-laws are also navigating their own transitions. Just as we were never formally taught how to be spouses or parents, they too were never...

Series: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married From budgeting styles to spending habits, our personal views on money shape expectations in marriage—and those expectations can sometimes lead to tension. But what if financial conflict is actually an opportunity to pause and ask, “Where is this coming from?” In this episode, we explore the idea of stewardship—using money wisely while learning to a...

Series: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married Managing household responsibilities isn’t just about splitting tasks—it’s about creating a home that reflects what truly matters in your marriage. It’s about tapping into each other’s strengths, communicating expectations clearly, and acknowledging the often- unspoken mental load that one spouse may carry. Join our host, Hosanna Nazar, as she sits...