Nights with Simon Lim

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Artist Patrick Lee (also known as Patrick Bezalel in the art world). Patrick does hyper-realism works. In the 1980s, whilst growing up, Patrick used to mix with gangsters, but he changed his future and life for the better when he broke away and changed his company of friends. Today, Patrick devotes himself to his loving wife, making awe-inspiring art for collectors...

Charlene Koh is a breast cancer survivor.  Charlene is the Founder of Breathe Essentials Co.   Find out what Charlene did to stay positive and strong. Hear her personal story, including the cancer treatment and what she has learned from fighting breast cancer. Simon Lim speaks to Charlene Koh on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" (ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media). Charlene Koh (Facebook)   https://www.facebo...

As a society, we ought to encourage conversations about death, including palliative care and one having a dignified end of life. Why is it important for family members to have open conversations regarding death and to be advised on hospice care? Ms. Sim Bee Hia, Executive Director of the Singapore Hospice Council shares her personal story of a loved one who planned well in every aspect prior to hi...

Simon Lim's phone-in guest is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Singapore Armed Forces who reinvented himself as a chiropractor. Dr. David Tan is the Clinical Director at VidaJoie Chiropratic Centre. https://www.vidajoie.com.sg How did David navigate his path to chiropractic care?  Why are spinal adjustments important and what does it do? What would be a recommended treatment plan for chronic...

Lalit Mengi is from India, and he is the author of "Musings of the Mind" - an inspirational book of beautiful poems. Lalit looks into the philosophy of life and reflects on human traits. The book explores human behaviour, trepidations and tribulations, as well as strengths and frailties of day to day lives. Listen to this podcast where Simon Lim finds out more from Lalit Mengi on "NIGHTS WITH SIMO...

What if you suddenly lost your hearing one day for no reason at all?  That was what happened to Dr. Gabriel Chan, a 36-year-old Radiologist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr. Chan suddenly lost his hearing in his left ear during a meeting at work. Find out about sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) and the Cochlear Implant which Dr. Chan now has in his left ear.  Simon Lim interviews Dr. Gabriel Chan. Li...

There is a belief that dancing makes people happy. Gary Foo is the Founder and Director of En Motion Dance School. https://dance-en-motion.com/ Gary is widely recognised as the pioneer Bachata instructor in Asia. He has close to 20 years of teaching experience.  What other benefits are there to learning Street Latin dances such as Salsa, Bachata, and Street Cha Cha Cha?  What are some things a new...

At the time of this interview, food critic Wong Ah Yoke (Senior Food Correspondent from The Straits Times) was Simon Lim's guest on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON". You may have read his food reviews many times, so meet the man behind those food articles. How did he get started as a food critic?  What does he cook at home? Where has he travelled to for great food? Ah Yoke will share about the delicious foods...

Do you suffer from anxiety or are you facing adjustment difficulties at the workplace or in your personal life? Can anxiety be a symptom of another medical condition? Do you wonder if you or someone in the family is having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? How can we integrate someone with a history of Bipolar disorder better into the workplace? Simon Lim's phone-in guest is Dr. Joseph Leong fr...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Chef Dharshan Munidasa, a Sri Lankan chef who was born in Japan. His efforts in promoting Japanese cuisine in Sri Lanka earned him recognition from the Japanese Government - for which he was awarded The Minister’s Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food for the year 2014. Chef Dharshan Munidasa founded the Ministry of Crab, which has made it to the list of Asi...

Simon Lim speaks to renowned Singapore Fashion Designer, Hayden Ng on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON". Hayden's label is HAYDEN, and he is the Founder of the ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase. https://www.haydensingapore.com Did you know that Hayden Ng was appointed as the first Chief Costume Designer for Singapore's National Day Parade in 2001, a role he held from 2001 to 2003. Hayden was also appointed to de...

Are you experiencing stress or burnout? Do you feel as if you've lost your identity and your grand ambition is a thing of the past?  If someone feels that people are turning against them, or ganging up against them, what's one possible reason? Is it possible for someone to reach a stage of numbness psychologically? How can psychotherapy or counselling help? On "NIGHTS WITH SIMON", Simon Lim speaks...

Meet the man behind Singapore's first robot barista (ELLA), Keith Tan, the Founder and CEO of Crown Digital. Hear Keith's story as Simon Lim puts the spotlight on this entrepreneur. Download and listen to this podcast which was featured on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" (ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media). Crown Digital (Facebook)  https://www.crowndigital.io/ Follow Simon Lim on Instagram via @simonlim.pe...

Retirement can mean different things to different people. Many retirees of today are venturing entirely on new journeys - taking on a new job, freelance projects or pursuing hobbies they’ve never done before. So what is the art of retiring and living well? On "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" (ONE FM 91.3,) Simon Lim speaks to Gerry Rezel, a man who is a familiar face in the Singapore retail industry. Gerry ret...

Cecilia Chng is a well-known leading make-up artist from Singapore. She is the owner of Cecilia Chng Beauty (located at International Building in Orchard Road), which offers professional make-up and eyebrow services. https://ceciliachngbeauty.com.sg Cecilia is very much sought-after based on her wealth of experiences, having worked on the faces of supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kimora Lee Simmons, lo...

Simon Lim interviews Gabriel Quek, a Swiss-trained watchmaker from The Watch Specialist’s Clinic, located at Serangoon Gardens. https://www.thewatchspecialistsclinic.com/ Gabriel Quek received his formal training from WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program). Gabriel belongs to the third generation in his family of watchmakers - his father and grandfather have been spec...

Simon Lim's special guest is Natalia Rachel, the author of "Why Am I Like This - Illuminating the Traumatized Self". Natalia's work has seen her illuminating stress & trauma as the root cause of our personal and relational dysfunction. What area of trauma is most difficult to treat? What happens when trauma is left unresolved? Find out more about trauma from Natalia Rachel. Download and listen...

Do you enjoy drinking fine tea? Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Gigi Ng, Founder & Master Tea Blender of Gifel Tea™, a Singapore home-grown brand. https://gifeltea.com Gigi has also been a Tea Judge at the World Tea Championships. Find out from Gigi what teas are suitable for relaxation at night, and what teas are stimulating to stay awake for work. Gigi will also share how she started her bus...

Simon Lim interviews Dr. Benjamin Huang from the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI). Dr. Huang is a Neurosurgical Resident Physician. Understand from Dr. Huang the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. Hear from Dr. Huang what a typical day is like for him as a Neurosurgical Resident Physician at NNI?  Listen to Dr. Huang's story on how he reinvented himself from doing digital an...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Helena Lim who will share her personal story about shutting down her cafe business of 15 years, being broke financially and emotionally, and rediscovering herself. She will share invaluable life lessons and the mindset changes needed in order to persevere in reinventing oneself. Helena has since reinvented herself from cafe owner-operator to psychotherapist. This is...

On "NIGHTS WITH SIMON", Simon Lim features Bruce Mathieu - an ex-offender who is now a motivational speaker and does freelance projects. Bruce was in and out of prison five times and spent a large part of his adult life behind bars. Sometimes in life, it takes a certain moment for someone to want to do better in life - to make that change. When you give people yet another chance, they turn out to...

The beautiful Annetha Ayyavoo is Simon Lim's guest on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" (ONE FM 91.3). Annetha won The Best Model Of The World 1998 competition which was held in Istanbul, Turkey. Today, Annetha Ayyavoo is an Adjunct Lecturer at NTU and NIE, as well as a Corporate Trainer. She sings and has appeared on television. Get to know Annetha who will talk about inspirational people, one good life lesson...

Remus is a young Singaporean hawker who used  to worked in a Michelin-starred kitchen. Chef & Owner Remus Seow shares his story of how he started his hawker stall, FUKUDON, selling tasty Asian fusion donburi bowls. Remus will share why he left the fine dining industry and talk about the challenges in starting and running FUKUDON. It's a tough business, and you will gain insights to Remus' life...

It's a love for Peranakan culture with Alvin Yapp, Resident and Museum Owner of The Intan museum. http://www.the-intan.com/ This museum celebrates Peranakan heritage. What does Alvin think is the most accurate history of Peranakan ancestry? Why is Peranakan culture so unique and special? Find out more about Peranakan women of the past, especially the matriach. What fond memory does Alvin have of g...

Clement Chow is a well-known music & show producer, singer, and songwriter. You will remember Clement Chow from Talentime 1982 when he and his group,The Dissonant Affair won the singing competition. In 1986, Clement Chow sang the national sing-along song "Count On Me Singapore". What fond memories does Clement Chow have of the 1980s? At what age did Clement first perform in front of an audienc...