Podcast · Health
Get your mind off work during your lunch break as we take you on a journey to better your mental and physical wellness. We'll look at the many ways you can take a break from the stresses of life and explore the latest trends in wellness - from pawrenting to exercise, retail therapy to what's hot amo
1 Oct 2026 · 18 min
Staying active can become harder with age, but it can also make a real difference to mobility, confidence and wellbeing. Cheryl Goh hears what more than four decades of endurance sport can teach us about keeping fit, adapting as the body changes and staying motivated later in life with Neoh Kean Chye, a 68-year-old endurance enthusiast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E53 · 23 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is expanding its wellness offering aboard Seven Seas Prestige, with a new salt room, larger spa and fitness spaces, personalised training and a broader range of treatments and classes. Cheryl Goh finds out how guest expectations are shaping the way wellness is being built into the cruise experience with Lisa Pile, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E52 · 22 Sep 2026 · 17 min
PCOS has long been associated with fertility, but its effects can extend far beyond reproductive health. Cheryl Goh looks at why the condition is now being reframed as PMOS, and what that could mean for diagnosis, treatment and women’s long-term metabolic health with Dr Vikram Sonawane, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Founder of Harmony Thyroid Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre (a member of Beyond Medical Group). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E51 · 21 Sep 2026 · 17 min
How can play create meaningful time together for families facing difficult circumstances? AIRZONE and The Salvation Army have teamed up to make play more accessible while supporting families affected by parental incarceration. Cheryl Goh finds out how the partnership came together and what it has meant for the families involved with Sam Chiu, CEO of AIRZONE, and Captain Tan Bee Yit, Regional Officer with The Salvation Army. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E50 · 14 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Hormonal changes, stress and lifestyle factors can all affect our skin, often with an impact that goes beyond appearance. Cheryl Goh speaks with Su-Mae Chia, Founder and CEO of B/Skin to explore the link between skin health and overall wellbeing, common misconceptions about skincare, and how busy adults can build simple, sustainable habits to support healthier skin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E49 · 1 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Parenting through big emotions can be difficult, especially when children cry, push back or say hurtful things in the moment. Cheryl Goh speaks with Vivian Lee, part of the leadership team at Babilou Family Singapore, also a mother of two to look at how parents can validate feelings without giving in, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and help children feel secure even when they are upset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E48 · 26 Aug 2026 · 18 min
As people live and work longer, the challenge is how to make those extra years healthier, more purposeful and more sustainable. Cheryl Goh speaks with Owen Addison, Chief Human Resources Officer from AIA Singapore to look at what purposeful longevity means for the workplace, how employers can support wellbeing across different life stages, and why health, culture and leadership matter in building a more resilient workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E47 · 25 Aug 2026 · 13 min
Dr Kenneth Tan, Family Medicine Specialist Hepatitis B can remain silent for years, leaving some people unaware they are living with the virus. With more patients now able to be considered for earlier treatment, we look at who should get tested, what happens after a diagnosis, and how primary care can help close the gaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E46 · 24 Aug 2026 · 16 min
As marathons, HYROX and other fitness events draw more Singaporeans, how do you know if your heart is ready for the challenge? Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Bharat Vashdev Khialani, Consultant Cardiologist with the Department of Cardiology at NHG Heart Institute @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital to look at when a cardiac check may be useful, the warning signs to watch for and what tests such as a coronary artery calcium score can tell us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E45 · 21 Aug 2026 · 15 min
Many women experience bladder leaks, frequent toilet trips or recurrent UTIs, but these concerns often go unspoken or dismissed as part of childbirth and ageing. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Tricia Kuo, Senior Consultant Urologist at Urohealth Medical Clinic to look at when urinary symptoms need medical attention, what treatments are available, and how a vaccine for recurrent UTIs could offer new hope for women dealing with repeated infections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E44 · 19 Aug 2026 · 16 min
As people live longer, the challenge is no longer just extending lifespan, but improving the number of years spent in good health. Cheryl Goh is joined by Kenneth Tan, Chief Corporate Solutions Officer at AIA Singapore, and Adel Tan, Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits APAC at LinkedIn to look at what the healthspan gap means for employees and employers, and how prevention, workplace wellbeing and stronger collaboration can help people build healthier habits that last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E43 · 18 Aug 2026 · 18 min
We often measure health through occasional check-ups, but our wellbeing changes every day with sleep, diet, exercise and stress. Cheryl Goh speaks with Professor Dean Ho, Director of the Institute for Digital Medicine at NUS Medicine and lead investigator of the DELTA study to look at how the DELTA study is rethinking healthy ageing through intensive self-monitoring, lifestyle interventions and what biological age can reveal about long-term health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E42 · 18 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Following International Youth Day, Cheryl Goh speaks with a young Singaporean using social media to push for safer, more user-friendly cycling routes. Izarul Adam, student and content creator focused on safer cycling access in Singapore joins us on the Wellness Hour to share how he assesses the paths he rides and what advocacy can look like for youths today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E41 · 17 Aug 2026 · 17 min
More Singaporeans are treating pets as part of the family, but many may not know what to do when an emergency strikes. From choking and injuries to sudden collapses, Paws & Prepare is helping pet owners build practical first aid and emergency preparedness skills. Cheryl Goh speaks with Ambrose Lee, Head of the Centre for First Aid and Resuscitation at the Singapore Red Cross Academy to learn more about how to respond in those critical first moments before professional help arrives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E40 · 10 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Many women are juggling careers, caregiving, relationships and daily responsibilities, often while feeling pressure to keep everything together. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Daniela Schreier, director and lead psychologist at Ihsan Living and Board Certified in Clinical Psychology to look at when busyness can become mental overload, how to recognise signs of burnout, and what it takes to set healthier boundaries while protecting wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E39 · 5 Aug 2026 · 17 min
Workplace wellbeing is no longer just about diet, exercise or medical benefits. Cheryl Goh looks at how physical, mental and financial health are connected with James Koh, Head, Broking and Business Development, Corporate Solutions, AIA Singapore, and Loh Yin Ching, Country Manager, Singapore, WhiteCoat Global; where employees may be struggling with today, and how employers can support the whole person in a way that is practical, accessible and respectful of personal boundaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E38 · 29 Jul 2026 · 18 min
Employee wellbeing is often treated as a cost when businesses face pressure, but the long-term impact can show up in burnout, retention and rising healthcare needs. Cheryl Goh explores how organisations can build healthier workplace cultures, support lasting behaviour change, and make wellbeing part of how people work every day with Tay Jin Li, Head of Product Propositions & AIA Vitality, AIA Singapore, and Li GuangTong, AIA Employee Benefits Director - Workplace Wellness, SP-RISE, Authorised representative of AIA Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E37 · 28 Jul 2026 · 18 min
Stress, exhaustion, and parenthood can change how couples communicate, even when the intention is to be patient and supportive. Cheryl Goh speaks with Jasmine Lu, Founder of The Umbrella Connection, to explore why familiar emotional patterns show up in marriage and family life, and what couples can do to respond more thoughtfully at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E36 · 24 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Concerns about workplace support may be stopping some Singaporeans from registering as potential marrow donors. Cheryl Goh speaks with Charles Loh, CEO of the Bone Marrow Donor Programme, and Edwin Wan, Managing Director of Bertschi Singapore; to look at the misconceptions surrounding donation, why employers are being encouraged to step in, and how one donor’s experience reshaped the way he leads and supports his employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E35 · 23 Jul 2026 · 18 min
Most of us think of rest as something we earn after a productive day, a busy week or a long stretch of hard work. But what if rest isn't a reward at the end of the day, but something we need throughout it? In a culture that often celebrates being busy, Cheryl Goh speaks with Hazel Yap, Founder, A Good Rest to unpack the mindset shift people need around rest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E34 · 23 Jul 2026 · 18 min
The confidence to speak openly can begin with the conversations children have at home. Cheryl Goh speaks with Iris Ong, founder of The Voice House to look at how listening, screen habits and everyday family interactions shape whether children feel safe expressing themselves, and what parents can do to build trust and stronger communication over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E33 · 22 Jul 2026 · 18 min
Knee pain is often dismissed as part of ageing, but it can affect mobility, independence and quality of life. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr James Wee, Senior Consultant and Medical Director, Oxford Orthopaedics to explore when knee arthritis needs closer attention, what treatment options are available, and how surgery can help some older adults stay active for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E32 · 16 Jul 2026 · 19 min
The weeks after childbirth can shape a mother’s recovery, emotional wellbeing and breastfeeding journey. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Mythili Pandi, Family Physician, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and Medical Director of Mother & Child Singapore to explore what good postpartum support looks like, how families can prepare for it, and why some well-meaning practices may not always help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E31 · 13 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Youth mental health struggles are surfacing earlier, but many still go unnoticed or unsupported. Cheryl Goh speaks with Asher Low, Founder, Limitless, a mental health organisation for youths in Singapore, to unpack what meaningful help looks like, whether new programmes are making a difference, and how Singapore can better reach young people before they reach crisis point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E30 · 13 Jul 2026 · 17 min
A new AI-powered kiosk is bringing oral health screening out of the dental clinic and into everyday spaces. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Samintharaj Kumar, CEO and Founder of Nuffield Dental to find out how a contactless check completed in just minutes could help more people spot potential problems earlier and take preventive care more seriously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E29 · 2 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Chemotherapy and other long-term treatments can bring pain, fatigue, weakness, and significant changes to everyday life. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Wong Chin Jung, Senior Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, NHG Health to unpack how rehabilitation can support safer movement, preserve physical function and help patients adjust to a changing sense of wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E29 · 2 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Breastfeeding may be natural, but getting started is not always easy. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr. Mythili Pandi, Integrative Family Physician, Lactation Consultant and Health Advocate to explore how labour, delivery and those first hours after birth can shape the experience, as well as the support that can help mothers and babies find their rhythm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E28 · 1 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Screen time is shaping how young people focus, feel and connect in an always-on world. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Arthur Chin, Author of The Scrolling Generation, to explore what parents should watch for, which digital habits may be more harmful, and how families can build healthier relationships with technology without cutting it out completely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E27 · 26 Jun 2026 · 16 min
For many of us, “switching off” after work means dinner, drinks, or scrolling — but we don’t always feel any more rested. So, what are we really craving at the end of the day? Cheryl Goh finds out what makes play so effective — and how it can be part of a wellness routine with Jacquline Ong, Head of Marketing at Timezone Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E26 · 24 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Severe asthma can continue to disrupt daily life even when a patient is already receiving treatment. Cheryl Goh finds out how severe asthma is diagnosed, when symptoms become an emergency, and how the right treatment plan can help patients regain control with Dr Alvin Lo, Deputy Chief of Respiratory Medicine at Woodlands Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get your mind off work during your lunch break as we take you on a journey to better your mental and physical wellness. We'll look at the many ways you can take a break from the stresses of life and explore the latest trends in wellness - from pawrenting to exercise, retail therapy to what's hot amo
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