The Sensitive Man Podcast

Are you satisfied with how you’re performing in life? If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, poor memory, poor sleep quality, and decreased performance at work or school, listen to Episode 37 of the Sensitive Man Podcast.  Gain insights to how one can train their brain to be optimized for better performance. Simon Lim speaks to Santiago Brand,...

In Episode 36 of the Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Russell Harrison, Group Managing Director of Spartans Boxing Club. You have definitely heard about boxing, but you may not be fully aware what it entails in today's context. Russell will be sharing with us interesting facts that will widen your view of the sport and give you a better understanding of what they do at Sparta...

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is a relatively new speciality in Singapore. In Episode 35 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim interviews Dr. John Wang, a vascular and general surgeon from PanAsia Surgery Group. Dr. Wang has been practising the full spectrum of vascular and endovascular surgery.  Vascular conditions affect the veins and arteries in your body, and some common vascular co...

In Episode 34 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim interviews Charles Ng, Owner & Founder of Lean Bento and Folke Skincare. Whether you are an entrepreneur or someone thinking of starting your own business, you will resonate with Charles as he shares about his businesses, and dispenses good business and management advice. It is definitely an inspirational episode with Charles even revealing...

Do you have an inquisitive and investigative mind? Then episode 33 of The Sensitive Man Podcast will be right up your alley. Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Kuo Jian Hong, Artistic Director, The Theatre Practice (Practice). She will share about the latest production by The Theatre Practice titled "The Bride Always Knocks Twice - Killer Secrets, a multi-platform murder mystery for you to try to unr...

In Episode 32 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim finds out about brain health fitness training from Anna Milani, the Founder & CEO of Sparkd.  What does Sparkd do, having positioned itself in the market as ‘The Brain & Fitness Hub’?  Learn from Anna what cognitive performance actually means in her context.  Gain insights to a methodology used in a training s...

If you love gelato, this episode is a must-hear. Episode 31 of The Sensitive Man Podcast puts the spotlight on the Founder & Creator of Alfero Artisan Gelato, Marco Alfero. Simon Lim speaks to this Italian gentleman from Turin who has been living in Singapore for years. What makes a good gelato and is there an ideal temperature to store a box of gelato?  Marco reveals the secrets to makin...

In Episode 30 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim finds out from CEO Ms. Sim Bee Hia of Food from the Heart in Singapore about giving. Just when we think we know what charities do, there is always something we can learn and help in the best way possible. Find out about Food from the Heart’s Community Shop, significant changes in giving and beneficiary profiles since the Covid19 pandemic....

Episode 29 of The Sensitive Man Podcast puts the spotlight on the Founder of SING’THEATRE, Nathalie Ribette. Simon Lim speaks to this affable French lady who has made Singapore her home for over 20 years.  Nathalie shares how she fell in love with the theatre and made the switch from marketing and sales to working in the theatre scene. She gives insights to SING’THEATRE’s pr...

In Episode 28 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim interviews Dr. Melvin Look, a general surgeon from PanAsia SurgeryGroup about weight loss transformation.  Find out about the first swallowable weight loss balloon, known as The Elipse™ Balloon - which has been designed to help reduce food intake by occupying space in the stomach.  Dr. Look will also be discussing details about...

In Episode 27 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, the spotlight is on the award-winning Japanese short film, "The Widow" ("Yamome" やもめ in Japanese language). Writer & Director Kenjo McCurtain shares details of this film with Simon Lim, including love scams in Japanese society and of older women dating younger men. The main lead of the film, Tokio Oohara (who plays the 40-something widow Tomoko) r...

How much do you know about organic farming? Listen to Episode 26 of The Sensitive Man as Simon Lim finds out from a young farmer, Liao Junjie or J.J. from Quan Fa Organic Farm about the definition of organic and its benefits, the challenges of organic farming, where produce is sourced, and if organic farming is truly sustainable. Hear from J.J. on what organic fruits we should buy, the future of o...

In Episode 25 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Sylvia Fernandes, CEO of VIA Frontiers, who is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Corporate Trainer and Coach. What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP, and how can it help to change one’s mindset and behaviours?  What is Sylvia’s advice for corporate leaders to create change in the performance of workers?...

With the new normal, we are spending more time at home for dining, home entertainment and even work (WFH or Work from Home ). It makes sense to enjoy our living space at home with good interior design, whether it is a new apartment or if you need to renovate that interior. In Episode 24 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Tyler Wisler, Chief Interior Designer & Creati...

Have you ever felt like you’re not connected in your life?  In other words, you’re not able to make sense of yourself and there might be a feeling that something’s not quite right, but you can’t put a finger on it.  Perhaps you’re trying to process some trauma in your life. Things may be more complex and you don’t want a one-size-fits-all answer to dea...

In Episode 22 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on film director, Josiah Ng who is really the man behind the 104-minute documentary film “André & His Olive Tree”.  The film captures the weeks before the closure of two-Michelin star Restaurant André in Singapore, featuring Taiwanese Chef André Chiang and his team. Find out about the...

Simon Lim chats with Personal Fitness Trainer and Manhunt Singapore 2012 Winner, Jason Chee in Episode 21 of The Sensitive Man Podcast.  There is more than meets the eye to this beefcake, as Jason reveals the reason he took up weight training, an indecent proposal, his break up in a love relationship, and his idea of true love. Jason also shares about his childhood, his experience in particip...

In Episode 20 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Gerry Rezel, a man who is not only synonymous with TANGS chain of department stores, but someone who constantly keeps abreast of changes and advises on creative retail marketing and branding.  Hear from Gerry how TANGS was transformed (from being known only for household items) into a highly successful fashion retail and lifestyl...

There is no doubt that sound can affect our mood.  In Episode 19 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Sound Therapist Wil Kolen from Holland and discovers what Sound Therapy is.  Wil explains the scientific basis of how sound and vibration works with one’s mental, emotional as well as physical state, and shares how sound can be applied to improve one’s well-being...

Death is a subject that most people avoid having conversations about, even with loved ones. So let's be open to having conversations about it. In Episode 18 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Chilean-born Eugenia Gajardo, who is an Artist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a terminal illness known as Interstitial Lung Disease and Traction Bronchiectasis.  The inability of Eug...

We’re still in the month of November and as a salute to Manvember - a dedicated month to celebrating manliness, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on men’s sexual health issues. He speaks to the Co-Founder of NOAH, Singapore’s first discreet health clinic for men. What are the treatments that men seek that require discretion?  What is the patient journey like at NOAH?  Simon...

It is November and it is also Manvember – a dedicated month to celebrating manliness. In Episode 16 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim brings to attention some men’s sexual health issues by speaking with Dr. Sam Peh, a general surgeon from PanAsia Surgery Group specialising in urology. Find out the process of a prostate check in a medical setting, and is it true that men ejaculate...

In Episode 15 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, we discover about plant-based dietary supplements from Chantal Hombourger, Galenics Development Director, Arkopharma Laboratories in France. Chantal has more than 22 years in pharmaceutical research, and she will share with you about Arkopharma, a pharmaceutical laboratory founded in 1980 that specializes in the area of phytotherapy, natural medication a...

TEEN SUICIDE AWARENESS. October is World Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim gains further insights to a sensitive subject – teenage suicide.  Simon interviews the CEO of Académie of Stars, Kuo Po (who has created a music video with the help of past and present students of her performing arts school) to reach out to teens and...

SAME-SAME. Episode 13 of The Sensitive Man Podcast features respected veteran in the arts scene Jeffrey Tan, who is Theatre Director and Creative Producer for Theatre Today.  Jeffrey shares about the collaborative arts project called “SAME-SAME” that deals with love, life and dreams - a cross-border dance and theatre production by differently abled performers in Singapore and Aust...