SOUL FOOD

More than just learning and understanding a vegan, the reality is that many would make fun than understand the reason of someone making this choice.  Kristin Tan is a fun and bubbly Tik Tok star, educating all of us about vegan food. What captures my attention is how this bold 17-year-old makes this decision without forcing it on others but instead educating!  In this episode's conversat...

Social media is a great way to tell our stories. So we record ourselves singing, dancing, making a craft, even teaching but only finding ourselves filled with unnecessary fears of what others might think, and it ends taking up storage space in our phones with no one ever seeing it!  Kristin Tan is a fun and bubbly Tik Tok star, educating all of us about vegan food. Throughout our conversation...

I love life-changing stories! This couple has got my attention and respect as they are relentless in loving people and making sure they experience the love of God. It is not an easy journey dealing with pregnancy before marriage. But how do we cope with people and emotions during the process? In memory of Raditya Oloan, I’ve decided to reshare this episode as it captures his heart! I got into a mi...

"Are you going to ever reply to me?" How should someone feel when they are ghosted? We all know it's hard to break up or call it quits when we realize that maybe we're not meant to be, but is disappearing away from someone the way to go? Some say ghosting is an art but is it?  I love having this conversation with Caroline as we talk about our experience and how more responsibility is needed e...

I've always wondered if bullying makes us resilient. I'm sure many of us have experienced a person or incident that has scared us, but also it made us stronger. I'm curious if that is the only way to build resilience?  This week together with Racheal Kwacz, a child and family development specialist, we talked about how our childhood experience can alter our perceptions today and the power of...

The moment we think our communication is at its best, we lose! Communication is a never-ending learning process, and no matter how old we are, every human being deserves our best attention.  I met Racheal Kwacz, a child and family development specialist on a social media platform, and was motivated by her energy and passion for communicating effectively. In this episode, we talked about how t...

There is a tonne of "how to make your relationship work" books and podcasts out there. But nothing will ever work if we are not intentional about it.  A continuation from the previous episode, the art of biting our tongue is such a meticulous skill that requires years to master. The first part of it is to hold back what we want to say when we're drowning in our anger. In this conversation wit...

Is it even normal for couples to fight? Shouldn't it be butterflies in the tummy and constant smiles and laughter? Is it a sign to call it quits when there are constant quarrels? Oh, so many questions!  In this conversation with my wife, we got personal and shared our journey on the battles we had and how we learn to fight fair as we build this relationship.  

Ahh... The famous question that most of us have asked.  We've seen endless memes of individuals who are sweating when this tricky question pops up. For any relationship to work, how well do we need to know each other? Is there a depth-of-love meter that has to be purchased? You've heard me talking about her or quoting her, and finally, CAROLINE IS ON THE PODCAST! In this episode, we talked ab...

This podcast was put together and dedicated to all the boys out there!  There is a fine line when we say: "This is who I am, deal with it!" and the actual need to groom and look presentable.  In this conversation with Kevin Tan, we talked about crafting a ritual of getting ourselves ready. That will influence our day and mental health. Guys, it's not just to get out of bed and straight to work. 

It is so easy to admire people who are at the top of their industry. We hardly want to dive into their life stories to discover and learn crucial moments that make or break them. It is never easy to run the business of your dreams. Kevin Tan is a barber, musician, pomade connoisseur, and an all-time fun guy to hang out and chill! The moment he left his 'sifu" Lex Low, it was a brand new world. Wha...

Have you ever entered an elevator and got smacked in your face with a strong scent? Or have you got so nervous on a first date that you end up using too many scents or not at all? I believe it is important to smell good, not just for others but for your well-being. In this episode with Adrian Cheong, we address the importance of choosing the right scent and discovered how it makes you remember bet...

It is so easy to admire people who are at the top of their industry, but we hardly want to dive into their life stories to discover and learn crucial moments that make or break them. But there’s a twist that I’ve discovered about Adrian Cheong. More than just a dreamer but being an opportunist brought him to a focused position, and he created a product that many are carrying in their pockets today...

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again..."  To part with one of our most precious commodities: TRUST.  Seeing that transaction of vulnerability not upheld and tainted in the most sacred covenant between a couple, how can someone ever forgive? In this episode, Keith Tay and I explore the vow, "for better or for worse." Does that include infidelity? Should I consider a divorce? How should we mo...

Throughout 2020 till now, most of us have been in lockdown mode, cooped up in our own homes. The last gathering with friends felt like a lifetime ago. Increased stress levels caused directly or indirectly by the pandemic, many have turned to consume pornography as a temporary escape. Pornography can be incredibly addictive, and it can harm us in the long run. In this episode, Keith Tay and I talk...

Is that the only reason we workout? Many have looked at working out as a method to improve the aesthetics, but have we recognize the idea of it conditioning our body to last longer? In this episode, we learn from the Senior Coach at Chi Fitness and an aspiring CrossFit competitor Ashkan Daneshavr, who shares that life is not an "ala carte" but a "combo meal" we have to deal with.

Plan, plan, plan, and more planning... Are we stuck there? The more I talk to Lynnette Chai about this, the scary realization that many don’t dare to take the next step, which is action! In this episode, we talked about a healthier mindset moving into the new year and also about the importance of psychological flexibility! 

Don’t you wish you could turn back time and made sure that you washed your hands properly, sanitize like it’s a ritual, avoid unnecessary diets, and life could have been better? In this episode with our relationship guru Keith Tay, we explored the possibilities of planning through uncertainties, more importantly, how we should approach the new year! 

“Breathe in, breathe out… Time to relax your mind…” Is this what you think when mindfulness comes to mind? I’ve heard a few podcasters and articles written about it, and it feels like something is missing when it comes to this topic of mindfulness. Some might say yoga, some might say meditation, but what is mindfulness? Well, in this episode with Lynnette Chai, I’ve learned so much! We dive in and...

Depression! It’s such a common word we hear today. We have to wonder if this term is loosely uttered or people are suffering from it. So many questions: How do we identify it? How can we help? Am I suffering from it? Am I labeling someone? In this episode with Lynnette Chai, a licensed counselor, and a dear friend. She will help us identify the threshold of someone falling into depression and the...

Words matter! Sometimes we take for granted this form of communicating, diving into conversations thinking we are good at it. More often than not, we find ourselves in an awkward position, with no vocabularies left in our word bank. It’s not just about stating facts, but how do we carry the conversation. In this episode with Gary Chong, we learn why it is vital to have a robust conversational curr...

It is so easy to admire people who are at the top of their industry, but we hardly want to dive into their life stories to discover and learn the crucial moments that make or break them. Gary Chong is an award-winning filmmaker, storyteller, entrepreneur, lecturer, industry advisor, Ah Wah Hokkien Mee, and deep-fried chicken wing companion. We hear his story of the moment when things clicked and t...

The funny thing about human beings is that we can fall into this weird way of working. Is a job about clocking-in and clocking-out every day for the sake of a paycheck? Could there be something more than that? In this episode with Lex Low, we will hear stories of real-life transformation, his included, and when work becomes more than a job, or else we could see our dreams becoming a nightmare!&nbs...

It is so easy to admire people who are at the top of their industry or organization, but we hardly want to dive into their life stories to discover and learn the crucial moments that make or break them. I’ve known Lex Low for a long time! What motivates me is how he has been consistent with the dream of changing the world with a pair of scissors. In this episode, we have the privilege of having a...

Christians around the world enjoy using music as a medium to worship. The songwriting, choosing the right song to sing every weekend, practices to make sure every note is almost perfect and then singing together with the congregation. Then came the pandemic, all of a sudden it didn’t feel the same anymore, it felt weird and different. In this episode, I am together with my buddies Johnston Wang, a...