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Are Gen Zs really the loneliest generation… or are we just more honest about it? In this episode, three youths from different walks of life unpack what loneliness feels like today — from being surrounded by people but still feeling unseen, to the pressures of expectations, comparison, and growing up in a hyper-connected world. We also explore how Gen Zs in Singapore are redefining success, relatio...

“Paiseh or not paiseh?” That is the question! Are Singaporeans embarrassed of our Singlish accent? We dive into how our unique ways of speaking helps us bond (and sometimes divide). In this episode, join multilingual grassroots leader Laksha Mehta and etymology buff Caitanya Tan, as we discuss whether code-switching might just be our hidden superpower when it comes to building connections. #PauseN...

What’s it like raising a mixed-race child in Singapore?  With almost 1 in 5 marriages being inter-ethnic today, multicultural parenting is more common than ever — but it comes with its own unique set of challenges and joys.  In our first episode of Pause N Listen, we get a glimpse of what it's like navigating identity, culture, and community while raising a child in an interracial househ...