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S1E6: Are Eating Disorders (ED) just skin deep?

Trigger warning: This episode discusses Eating Disorders (ED) extensively. Please do not proceed with this episode should you feel uncomfortable listening. We encourage you to seek help with the resources below. * Singapore General Hospital - https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Eating-Disorders-Programme [https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Eating-Disorders-Programme] * Singapore Counselling Centre: https://scc.sg/e/eating-disorder/ [https://scc.sg/e/eating-disorder/] * Institute of Mental Health Singapore: https://www.imh.com.sg/CHAT/Mental-Health-Conditions/Pages/Eating-Disorders.aspx [https://www.imh.com.sg/CHAT/Mental-Health-Conditions/Pages/Eating-Disorders.aspx] Instagram: www.instagram.com/theehlistenpod Sounds from www.zapsplat.com

S1E5: How to support the sibling of a Special Needs child?

Too many a times, the caregiver and the Special Needs child are the ones that are most commonly discussed but there is another silent stakeholder in the dynamics of a family which may often be neglected - the sibling(s) of Special Needs children. Today's episode will take you through the life journey of three Special Needs sibling - myself, Josie & Michelle, how we have coped and continue to cope with life as a sibling of Special Needs, our relationship with our parents as well as our future plans when we eventually take over the role as the primary caregiver. Thank you for journeying with The Ehlisten Pod in 2021! See you in the New Year. Resources: * MINDS Siblings (MINDSibs) - www.instagram.com/mindsibs_ Instagram: www.instagram.com/theehlistenpod Sounds from www.zapsplat.com

S1E4: My body, my choice - Choosing the childfree life

Can a woman really make the decision of having or not having kids? What is the difference between childfree and childless? What happens when a couple decide that having kids is not part of their marriage and how does that impact their family and loved ones around them? We speak to my close girlfriend, Huimin, as she shares more about what being childfree really means. We also discuss the pros and cons of egg freezing and purchasing female contraception through tele-consultation! Resources: * Slowest population growth in Singapore since independence: Census 2020 - https://cna.asia/3xqP5U2 [https://cna.asia/3xqP5U2] * Why Singaporean women are going to Johor to make babies: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/singaporean-women-going-johor-bahru-make-babies-ivf-fertility-1395246 [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/singaporean-women-going-johor-bahru-make-babies-ivf-fertility-1395246] * Talking Point: Why some women go overseas to seek fertility treatments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEG8lJWX1po&ab_channel=CNA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEG8lJWX1po&ab_channel=CNA] * Why Singapore women are turning to online doctors for their sexual and mental health: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/telehealth-online-services-women-singapore-birth-control-269876 [https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/telehealth-online-services-women-singapore-birth-control-269876] Instagram: www.instagram.com/theehlistenpod Sounds from www.zapsplat.com

S1E3: Why are young Singaporeans getting more jiak kantang?

Do you find yourself struggling with learning Mandarin back in school? Or maybe, long after you graduated, the use of the Chinese language seem to be of no use anymore? Whether you are someone who uses Chinese idioms and proverbs in your everyday life or a "jiak kantang" (a Hokkien term used to describe Asians who are overly westernised and know little about their own culture), dive in with us as we discuss why the Chinese language is getting harder to master amongst the young today and how adult learners pick up and improve their proficiency of the language in today's episode! Resources: * English gaining ground as the language most used at home: Census 2020 (June 2021)- https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/census-2020-more-households-speaking-english-1966731   * Speak Mandarin Campaign uses wrong Chinese character for the word 'Read' (July 2017) - https://mothership.sg/2017/07/speak-mandarin-campaign-uses-wrong-chinese-character-for-the-word-read/ * Nathan Hartono chosen to promote Chinese language learning (Jan 2017) - https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nathan-hartono-chosen-promote-chinese-language-learning Instagram: www.instagram.com/theehlistenpod Sounds from www.zapsplat.com

S1E2: Life is short, buy the bag! (Part 2)

We have a special guest recording today's episode all the way in Melbourne, Australia! 🇦🇺In the second part of Episode 2, we share some tips on what to look out for when buying luxury bags, especially in the pre-loved market, as well as how you can budget for your dream bag when you decide to purchase one. We also share what is the next bag on our wish list in this episode. Life is short, buy the bag! 😉 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theehlistenpod Sounds from www.zapsplat.com