Live Well with Michelle

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Are you thriving in life?

What if the next competitive advantage in business isn’t ruthless optimisation - but learning how to thrive? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Stephen Lew, Founder of The School of Positive Psychology, who shares why high achievement and deep fulfilment are often not the same thing. We explore how Positive Psychology and the science of resilience, meaning, creativity and human flourishing are increasingly relevant in a world of burnout, uncertainty and relentless performance pressure. Plus Stephen takes a question from a listener who believes his wife would benefit from therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Bridge Set for Mid-2026 Launch

Singapore’s capital markets could be entering a new phase. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode examines the planned SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge expected to launch by mid-2026, allowing eligible companies to access both Singapore and US investors through a streamlined listing process. We explore whether the initiative can help revive SGX liquidity, attract regional tech unicorns and strengthen Singapore’s position in global capital markets. The discussion also looks at the role of the Equity Market Development Programme and whether Singapore is taking a more active approach to supporting IPO activity and market depth. Plus: can SGX avoid becoming merely a secondary trading venue if valuation premiums and liquidity remain concentrated on Nasdaq - and what would success actually look like for Singapore’s market ecosystem? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: When Financial Advice Gets Bigger - Who Really Benefits?

Singapore’s financial advisory industry is changing fast - with consolidation, rising compliance costs and larger platforms reshaping the business of advice. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, explores what happens when financial advice becomes increasingly concentrated in the hands of fewer, larger players. Both also discuss the part of retirement few talk about - spending wisely in retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Change your relationship with Money

What’s Money Trauma and how can you heal from it?  Michelle Martin finds out in this insightful conversation with Gail Wong, Professional Coach and Investor, Livetrue.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: $7 Billion Oil Bets - Did Traders See the Iran Conflict Coming?

Suspiciously well-timed oil and prediction market trades tied to the Iran-U.S. conflict have reportedly totalled close to US$7 billion, raising fresh questions about geopolitics, insider conviction and how markets price fear. Oil surged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the conflict with Iran was “not over,” sending Brent crude above US$104 a barrel and WTI close to US$95. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode turns to veteran trader Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, to unpack whether these trades were pure foresight, sophisticated probability analysis - or something more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.