The Imperfect Rainbow

Jeremy and Maddy take a reflective trip down memory lane, looking back on their incredible one year of doing The Imperfect Rainbow. Your hosts share personal stories of growth since starting this show and highlight the unforgettable moments with their guests, and discuss the invaluable lessons they have learned along the way. With a mix of nostalgia and excitement, they reveal that they will be go...

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy dive deep into their struggles with feelings of gloom and melancholy. They open up about the emotional valley they found themselves in during the past few months and discuss how these low moments, while tough, can be transformative. Together, they explore why experiencing these emotions is a crucial part of personal growth and how learning to navigate and overcome...

Jeremy and Maddie sit down with Maisie Cheong, a human connection mentor, to explore the art of building deeper bonds with our loved ones. The trio share stories of their own personal relationships and struggles, and how we can strengthen our relationships while nurturing ourselves along the way. Show notes (01:35) Maisie’s work and passion. (04:22) Learning to be rather than do. (09:30) Noticing...

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy sit down with Christina Ang, a financial advisory director. When she was 16 years old, Christina’s life took an unexpected turn when her mother fell victim to a sophisticated money scam that almost tore her life apart. She opens up about the emotional and financial turmoil her family endured and revealed the harrowing effects of the scam on their lives. Join them...

In this episode, your hosts are joined in an engaging conversation with Sai Tzy Horng, director at Julie's and a trained psychologist. The trio talks about apologies and how we all react differently when giving or receiving it. This episode might trigger a deep reflection of our past deeds, and might even open your mind to pick up new habits. Show notes (05:28) About today’s guest. (11:47) Why is...

“I am not creative”. You have probably heard this phrase numerous times. Or maybe you have even said it before yourself. In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy talk about creativity and why they believe everyone has that creative juice in them. Your hosts discuss the various research done on creativity and share tips on how we can be creative in our pursuits. As Jeremy said it best, creativity can be f...

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy invite Glenn Poh, founder of Gemstory, onto the show. Glenn’s affable nature lends this episode a natural flow and he shares his perspectives on retrenchment, as well as anecdotes from his conversations with his friends and clients. Glenn also shares tips and advice for those going through retrenchment and how we can harness the strength of our inner self to guide...

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy are joined by Sam Tan, or better known as the Financially Irresponsible Singaporean. Sam touches on being financially responsible (ironically) and how this has allowed him the luxury of making a transition to his new stage in life. Sam also shares stories of being sent to Bangkok during his previous employment, and how this experience coupled with his embracing of...

Jeremy and Maddy try something new by recording this episode in full conversational Mandarin. This was Maddy’s challenge to herself to step out of her comfort zone and you can find no better partner than Jeremy for this episode. As the saying goes, the hardest thing is always taking the first step. And if there’s anything you take away from this episode, your hosts hope that it is to have the conv...

Jeremy and Maddy are joined by Clara Lock in this compelling episode on conscious travelling. Clara shares stories from some of her incredible adventures across the globe and explains what conscious travelling means. Clara also talks about the importance of sustainable tourism and supporting local communities while travelling, and how her mission of conscious travelling has been shaped by her rema...

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy explain how and why practising mindfulness is beneficial to our health and well-being. Your hosts share their experiences and tips on how to be present in the moment, as well as how to improve the relationship with your health and body by practising mindfulness. Show notes (02:35) Inspiration behind doing this episode. (03:35) Spillover benefits from practising mi...

This episode is dedicated to Momo. Many of you that have followed this show since the beginning will know of Jeremy's love for his dog Momo. Sadly, Momo passed away on 2 July 2024. In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy talk about grieving and what it feels like to lose someone close to their hearts. Show notes (02:58) Holding on to the memories of Momo. (15:45) Finding a song to help you to heal....

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy are joined by world traveler and friend of the podcast Mandy Tay. Mandy is a trailer producer and photographer who spent a significant part of her professional life away from Singapore. In her travels, she seeks out the exotic cultures of faraway lands in places as diverse as the Middle East and South America. Mandy shares her travel experience with your hosts and...

If you feel that you always can’t make decisions or the decisions you made don’t always turn out well, then we hope this episode is useful for you. Drawing on their own experiences, Jeremy and Maddy give us tips on how to make better decisions. But more importantly, your hosts also remind us not to get stuck in an elaborate decision process. To quote one of the lines from this episode, every good...

In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy talk about death in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Your hosts share stories of coping with grief and a sense of longing for the good times they had before the "death" of something and someone close to their hearts. Perhaps this stage of dealing with grief allows for a proper closure of our emotions before we move on to a new season in our life....

Jeremy and Maddy reflect on their Singaporean-ness and pride at being a Singaporean. They give their unique take on the things they love most about Singapore from food and places, to a memorable jingle that everyone growing up in the 80s remembers. Show notes (05:35) Your hosts’ favorite local food. (12:53) Favorite place in Singapore. (18:50) Ease of accessibility and the convenience of living in...

The time you get to spend with your parents may be shorter than you think. In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy reflect on seeing their parents age before their eyes, and making efforts to connect with them in the silver years of their lives. Time waits for no one, so make the most of the opportunities you have. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Show notes (05:54) Maddy’s story of h...

Inspired by our dear listeners' suggestions, Jeremy and Maddy use this episode to share their experiences and tips from their extensive travels. Your hosts hope you can pick up a few pointers from their stories, and use the privilege of travelling wisely. Happy travelling! Show notes (04:53) Reason behind doing this episode. (08:53) Learning to be curious. (15:10) Holidaying in your youth vers...

In this episode, your hosts are joined by a young guest to talk about aging in Singapore. Donald is 20 years old and currently pursuing his diploma in social sciences in gerontology at Temasek Polytechnic, the study of the management and intricacies of aging. Donald is passionate about contributing to the elderly cause, and he brings a refreshing and youthful take on following our passion. Show no...

Jeremy and Maddy look back at their missteps in their life and tell it only the way they can. For many years, they have been seeking external validation and attaching their self-worth to people’s opinions of them. They share how they came to realize this issue and the steps they are taking to improve their lives. Sometimes, we all need to look back so that we can move forward. Show notes (10:15) M...

This episode is released just in time for the start of pride month. Jeremy and Maddy engage in a thought-provoking conversation on LGBT. Your hosts hope that after listening to this episode, you gain a better understanding of the LGBT experiences and the struggle they have to go through in their lives to gain acceptance. Show notes (01:00) What is pride month? (02:18) Definition of LGBT. (14:30) A...

Some of us hate making small talk. Some of us don’t know how to make small talk. Jeremy and Maddy share their experiences of them being put into situations where they have to make small talk. Like it or hate it, small talk is an important part of our lives. It helps us make the crucial initial connection with someone you just met or a colleague whom you have not talked to much. Instead of dreading...

Your hosts take the courageous step in revealing moments of their life that left them feeling exposed and vulnerable. But what's interesting is that after telling their stories, they gained more from this than they lost. We are not perfect, but it’s ok to not be perfect. Show notes (01:20) Definition of vulnerability. (10:35) Interview tips. (14:42) Do men find it harder to connect on a deeper...

Jeremy and Maddy show their gratitude to the people that made this show a success. But perhaps more importantly, they show us why and how we all can practise self-gratitude in our lives. Show notes (02:00) Why is gratitude important? (08:25) Maddy and Jeremy expressing their gratitude. (15:35) Practising self-gratitude. (19:00) Exercise 1 — Self-gratitude video recording. (28:05) Exercise 2 — Grat...

Jeremy and Maddy talk about coaches and how we can all benefit from coaching in our lives. They share their experiences with coaches and how they have helped your hosts overcome their problems and reframe their approach to issues. Show notes (06:45) Who and what is a coach? (13:37) Your hosts’ experience with coaches. (23:50) An example of coaching intervention. (35:30) When do you need a coach? (...