The WHY in Your 20s

In today’s episode, where we invite you to experience a different vibe compared to the previous ones - It’s calm, relaxing, and perfect for unwinding. It’s the perfect way to end the season by delving into the topic of self-care. In this episode, we explore the power of self-care and delve into different types that can recharge your inner battery. From physical movement to spiritual practices, we’...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are diving deep into the uncomfortable topic of emotional avoidance. Joined by a special guest, we embark on a heartfelt exploration of what it means to be emotional avoidance in relationships and the underlying causes that often hold us back. In a society that sometimes expects us to mask our emotions, we may find solace in numbing our feelings, prete...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are diving deep into the art of asking for help. We unravel the multi-layers of why we often feel like a burden when reaching out for support and how this belief takes root at a young age. In a world that celebrates independence, we are encouraged to be self-reliant at a young age. But as we grow older, things change. We hesitate to seek help, burdened...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we take you on an exhilarating journey through our half-marathon experience. Lace up your sneakers, because this one is all about pushing limits, facing challenges, and uncovering the lessons we learned along the way. We'll delve into the highs and lows, the victories and setbacks, and how we overcame adversity to cross that finish line with hearts poundi...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, in honor of Men's Health Week 2023, we're diving deep into an important and often overlooked topic: men's mental health. Mental health knows no gender boundaries, and it's time we shatter the stigma surrounding men's emotional struggles. In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing a male guest who will candidly share his experiences, challenges...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we dive deep into the transformative power of embracing regret and the invaluable lessons it holds. Have you ever found yourself pondering the "what ifs" or wrestling with past decisions? Is “no regrets” one of your life mottos or tattoo ideas? Regret is more than just a mistake and having no regrets doesn’t mean living a life without mistakes. It is a na...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we delve into the common challenges and experiences faced by postgraduates and explore the complexities of this transitional period. Completing a degree is often seen as a significant achievement, marking the end of a chapter and the beginning of another. However, the transition has its own challenges. As postgraduates embark on the job-hunting process, t...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are sharing our thoughts on being harsh on ourselves and ways to self compassion. Self criticism can be beneficial and motivates us to improve. However, it can also be destructive when we are being overly harsh on ourselves. So how do we maintain the balance between self criticism and self compassion? In this episode, you will hear us sharing our exper...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are sharing our expectations and experiences as international students. Transitioning from high school to university in your 20s can be scary, overwhelming and challenging, let alone moving to a new country and being far away from your support system. In this episode, you will hear us sharing our experiences on… What are some of our firsts? First week...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are sharing our first and most significant losses, our grieving journey, and how we process grief to reach closure. We used to think grieving only happens when someone passes away, yet grief can occur over a significant loss of a tangible object, a relationship, or a memory. In this episode, you will hear us sharing our thoughts on… What is our definit...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are exploring each other’s personality types and how we can utilise personality types to improve our friendship. Personality tests are so accessible on the internet and we often hear people saying “I’m an introvert/ extrovert”. However, there’s so much more about personality types that we could explore. In this episode, you will hear us sharing our tho...

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are breaking the taboo of talking about death and sharing our views and perspective on death. Society often shapes death talk as a taboo that should not be spoken of openly, and it seems like death is a concept you will only discuss when your 60s, which is still a far distance from your 20s. However, the experience of death is closer than we thought. S...

In this week’s episode, we are exploring friendships in adulthood. We are born wired for connections, it is a fundamental need of human beings that is just as important as the need of food and water to survive. With the continuous increase of friends/followers on social media platforms, we somehow remain feeling disconnected? It almost feels like the older we get, the fewer friends we have. Do you...

Welcome to the first episode of the WHY in your 20s! In this episode, we are exploring our experiences on emerging adulthood. Past the teenager phase and walking into adulthood, one of the most common questions/reactions to adulthood is NOW WHAT? Society can easily define the arrival of adulthood by our age, usually at 18. But is it that simple? What is it like to be an adult? Is there anything wr...

Welcome to the WHY in Your 20s! Before diving deep into the why questions, we want to start by introducing who we are! We also discuss what to expect from this podcast and the potential topics we might cover in the future.