Episodes
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Football has never been just about the final score. It's about the stories, rivalries, debates and defining moments that have captivated generations of fans around the world.In this episode of OpenHaus, John Dykes, veteran sports commentator, brings decades of experience to a conversation about football's biggest talking points. From the evolution of fandom and the legacy of Messi and Ronaldo to the future of the FIFA World Cup and Singapore's ambitions on the international stage, he unpacks the biggest conversations shaping the modern game.In this episode, you'll discover:🟦 What makes the FIFA World Cup football's greatest spectacle🟦 How social media and influencers are reshaping football culture🟦 Why football is bigger than the Messi vs Ronaldo debate🟦 Is VAR improving the game or taking away its magic?🟦 Will a 48-team FIFA World Cup strengthen or diminish the tournament's prestige?🟦 Can Singapore realistically qualify for a FIFA World Cup?Whether you're an avid football fan or tuning in once every four years, this episode is a reminder that football's greatest stories aren't just written on the pitch, they're shaped by the people, perspectives and conversations that surround it.
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We sign up for Pilates classes, join run clubs and pay for gym memberships to maintain our physical health, but what are we doing to care for our mental health?
Dr Ong Mian Li (Clinical Psychologist at Lightfull Psychology), Dr Annabelle Chow (Clinical Psychologist at Annabelle Psychology), and Daryl Tan (Therapist at Goodity Co) share their tips and advice for those struggling with their mental health. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, parenting, self-love, and how various aspects of our lives shape our mental well-being.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 The importance of having a supportive circle of family and friends
🟦 What every people pleaser needs to hear
🟦 Mindset changes that everyone should make today
🟦 Digital literacy and mental health in the age of AI
🟦 How childhood experiences shape our self-esteem
🟦 The best way to ground yourself in life
This episode highlights one of the most crucial aspects of our lives: our mental health. It offers valuable advice on improving and maintaining a healthy mind so you can start living for yourself today.
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You have made your decisions six seconds before you are conscious of it.
The most effective marketing influences your subconscious processes shaping your decisions before you even realise it.
In this episode, Dr Gemma Calvert, Professor of Consumer Neuroscience in Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University, unpacks the science behind neuromarketing and how it affects our decisions. Certain colours, font choices and even music are designed to influence your decision making process, making you more inclined to make a purchase.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 How your subconscious drives most buying decisions
🟦 Why scarcity increases perceived value and demand
🟦 How sensory cues shape consumer perception
🟦 AI personalising shopping experiences
🟦 How social media fuels impulsive behaviour
🟦 Awareness leading to smarter purchases
This episode sheds light on the psychology behind marketing and how you can make smarter financial choices so you don't fall prey to marketing tricks.
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AI isn't replacing everyone. But it is changing what makes you valuable.
As AI transforms the workplace, technical skills alone are no longer enough. Building your online presence, thinking critically and staying adaptable may be what sets you apart from everyone else.
In this episode, James Baldwin, Head of Influence at Ogilvy, Oliver Jay, Managing Director of OpenAI, and Sumita Tandon, Head of HR for LinkedIn APAC, explore how AI is reshaping careers and what professionals can do to stay ahead.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 How AI is changing the future of jobs
🟦 Why critical thinking matters now more than ever
🟦 How building an online profile can create career opportunities
🟦 Entrepreneurship in the age of AI
🟦 How to use AI without losing your authenticity
🟦 Why human skills will always matter
Whether you're a student, job seeker, employee or business owner, this conversation will help you navigate the future of work with confidence.
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What if your body is years older than your actual age?
Dr Andrea B. Maier, one of the world's leading experts in health and longevity, geroscientist, internal medicine specialist, geriatrician, and Founder of Chi Longevity, explains why ageing is about much more than the date of birth on your IC.
From biological age and muscle strength to sleep and lifestyle choices, she shares how our bodies change over time and what we can do to maintain our health and function for longer.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 Why ageing begins much earlier than most people think
🟦 The difference between chronological age and biological age
🟦 Why "normal" health may not be good enough
🟦 Simple tests that can reveal strength, balance and overall function
🟦 What "inflammaging" and "zombie cells" are doing inside the body
🟦 How muscle, sleep, nutrition and daily habits influence healthy ageing
Whether you're in your 20s, 40s or beyond, this conversation offers practical insights into how your body ages and what you can do today to improve your healthspan and quality of life.
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“The best time to invest was yesterday. The second best time to invest is today.” - Warren Buffett
Tim Philips, Personal Finance Content Creator, shares valuable insights on where Singaporeans should invest their money. He breaks down various investment portfolios and credit cards, sharing his knowledge and experience to help you start your investment journey today.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 Investment tips you don’t want to miss
🟦 The ideal monthly spending plan everyone should strive for
🟦 Why relying solely on savings is no longer sustainable in Singapore
🟦 A stress-free investment route designed for beginners
🟦 The most common financial mistakes everyone should avoid
This episode provides realistic tips and practical insights for anyone looking to invest or upgrade their portfolio so that you can take action today without stress.
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Addiction is more complicated than you think.
Dr Rayner Tan, Assistant Professor in Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at National University of Singapore, shares his personal journey from addiction to recovery. He breaks down the scientific reasons behind why one may succumb to addiction, and the impacts that addiction may have on them and their loved ones. He also addresses common myths and misconceptions we have about addiction, substances and recovery.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 How your environment, mental state and social life affects addiction and recovery
🟦 The psychology behind addiction and its impact
🟦 When addiction starts to become a problem
🟦 Addiction recovery, rehab and relapse
🟦 Common misconceptions about addiction
🟦 The dangers of misinformation regarding substance use among youths
🟦 How addiction affects our dopamine levels
🟦 Why children and youths are more susceptible to addiction
This episode sheds light on addiction and recovery, and shows why we need to remove the stigma surrounding it. It will also delve into the science and psychology behind addiction.
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What if the emotions you avoid are the ones actively shaping your life?
Brandon Yip, emotions expert, shares with us how negative emotions like jealousy, anger and sadness aren’t problems to eliminate, but rather signals to understand. There are deeper reasons why we feel the way we do. He shares how understanding your emotions can change the way you show up in every part of life.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 How "disgust" is deeper than it appears
🟦 How our emotions shape the way we understand right and wrong,
🟦 Whether we can actually trust our gut feelings,
🟦 What emotional maturity looks like
🟦 How culture and social norms influence the emotions we feel and express
🟦 How emotions and logic work together in decision making
🟦 How AI and modern tools are changing the way people process emotions and seek support
This episode isn't just about disgust. It explores how emotions shape the way we think, relate, and make decisions. It looks at trusting your gut, balancing logic and feelings, and how culture and AI are changing the way we understand our emotions.
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Ever dreamt of having friendships like those you see in shows like F.R.I.E.N.D.S or The Big Bang Theory and ended up wondering why it never plays out that way?
Friendships in adulthood is getting more difficult to navigate. 1 in 10 Singaporeans reported having no close friends. Grace Chua, co-founder of Friendzone breaks down adult friendships, and what it takes to maintain those relationships, emphasising that making friends is a skill. She also shares why we feel so lonely despite social media supposedly keeping us connected.
On this episode, we explore:
🟦 Being intentional in journeying with your friends through different life stages
🟦 Navigating friendships in the workplace
🟦 How culture and race shape the friendships you have and how that helps us
🟦 Zodiac signs, MBTI, introverts and extroverts in building friendships
🟦 An impact having a good circle of friends have on us and how to build a healthy social circle
🟦 Navigating loneliness, friendships and toxic friends
🟦 Building communication skills to be a ""better friend"
🟦 Maintaining a friendship and understanding the different dynamics of each friend group
This episode isn't just a how-to guide on making friends in Singapore. It talks about jealousy in friends, how to navigate friendships going through changes in life and so much more. -
What if the only differentiating factor between you and another job candidate is your online profile?
James Baldwin, Head of Influence at Ogilvy, uncovers how employees can now market themselves online to build their profile and increase employability. He also shares how companies can maximise their brand reach and influence with what they already have.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 How AI is shaping jobs and influence
🟦 The importance of building an online profile in today’s job market
🟦 Authenticity and honesty in building trust with consumers
🟦 The biggest assets many companies overlook
🟦 Key trends every brand should know
🟦 Important tips every employee needs to hear
This episode offers practical insights for employees looking to build their portfolios and for brands to grow their online presence.
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Is motherhood still something women truly want… or something society tells them to choose?
Singapore’s fertility rate has dropped to a historic low of 0.87. In this episode, Sher-li, Founder & Director of Mums@Work, shares an honest and unfiltered perspective on motherhood today, from the fears, pressures, and expectations women face, to the deeper realities we don’t openly talk about.
From “mum guilt” and identity loss to career sacrifices and social media pressure, this conversation challenges everything we think we know about motherhood.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 Why fewer women are choosing to become mothers
🟦 The truth about “sacrifices” and whether they’re real
🟦 Why you’re never truly ready to become a mother
🟦 The pressure to be a “perfect mum” and constant comparison
🟦 Mum guilt, burnout, and losing your identity
🟦 What every woman should honestly consider before having a child
This is more than a guide to motherhood. It’s a conversation about pressure, identity, and what it really means to make that choice.
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Would you ever consider cosmetic procedures? Or if you've already had work done, are you addicted to it?
Dr Janna Joethy, Lead Plastic Surgeon at Nassim Plastic Surgery, unpacks the rise of cosmetic procedures in Singapore and the deeper reasons behind why more people are seeking them. From Botox and fillers to filters, facial trends, and body ideals shaped by social media, he shares what patients should really consider before going under the knife.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 Why cosmetic procedures are becoming more normalised
🟦 How social media shapes insecurities and beauty standards
🟦 Why some people regret going too far
🟦 How some surgeries age with you over time
🟦 Things you should know before going under the knife
🟦 How beauty affects confidence
This is not a conversation about vanity. It’s a conversation about identity, control, and the pressure to stay “effortlessly perfect” in a world that never stops looking.
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"Don't think of divorce as a failure, think of it as a chapter that you've gone through."
Dorothy Tan, family and divorce specialist breaks down marriage and divorce and everything in between, explaining the details that you don't normally see online. She shares the steps couples need to take before being able to file for divorce and how assets will be split, and valuable advice for couples before getting married or divorced.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 Misconceptions people have about marriage, assets and getting a divorce
🟦 What couples and individuals should discuss before marriage and divorce
🟦 The divorce process and different types of legal proceedings in Singapore
🟦 The difference in training that family lawyers get
🟦 The difference between divorce and annulment
🟦 Spousal abuse and how to recognise it
🟦 Personal Protection Order (PPO) and how it can protect you
This episode explores divorce in Singapore, revealing the lesser-known details of a divorce proceeding and what kind of rights every party is entitled to ask for based on each situation.
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Are you treating your home as a sanctuary where you can settle down, or just as another investment?
Nicholas Mak, housing expert, breaks down Singapore’s housing market and the most important things to look out for. He shares the real reason why HDB’s Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) has gone up, and valuable advice for anyone looking to buy a home.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 What Singapore’s current housing market looks like
🟦 Key factors to consider when buying your first home
🟦 Important terms you need to remember
🟦 What HDB’s latest flat classification really means
🟦 How CPF comes in when purchasing a house
🟦 The correct mindset to have as a homeowner
This episode offers key insights into Singapore’s housing market and practical tips that every homeowner must know.
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You can be competent, high-achieving and reliable but still struggle.
Dr Ong Mian-Li, Clinical Psychologist Specialising in ADHD and Autism in Adulthood, explains why adults may feel burnt-out despite appearing "successful". He shares both his professional insights and personal journey as a neurodivergent individual navigating burnout, masking, and societal expectations.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 Why high-achieving individuals still feel “behind” in life
🟦 Te difference between external success and internal fulfilment
🟦 What neurodivergence actually means and why many adults go undiagnosed for years
🟦 The hidden cost of masking and people-pleasing
🟦 High-pressured culture and self-criticism in Asian society
🟦 Recognising burnout vs lack of discipline
🟦 How to start choosing yourself withoutfeeling guilty
This episode unpacks the emotional weight behind constantly striving and offers a new perspective on self-worth, identity, and what it truly means to live a fulfilling life.
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Singapore’s ageing population is rising fast but most people underestimate caregiving. Caregiving Expert, Sherlyn explains how we can best prepare for it!
Sherlyn Chen, Founder and CEO of Carer, a healthtech startup transforming how Singapore approaches eldercare, shares her journey on why and how she founded Carer and her experiences as a professional caregiver.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 What motivated and inspired Sherlyn to start Carer
🟦 How families can care for their ageing family members before and after retirement
🟦 How caregiving has changed in the rise of dual income households
🟦 What quality of life means to seniors
🟦 The stigma of outsourcing caregiving help
🟦 Balancing respecting the seniors’ choices and the role of caregiving
🟦 Reshaping how society sees professional caregiving
This episode sheds light on how it is like to be a caregiver in Singapore and the struggles caregivers face, while also sharing the types of struggles the seniors themselves face.
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Jeremy Tan, a magician and mind hacker, shares how he turned a childhood curiosity into a career while revealing the psychology behind why people are easier to read than they think. From learning magic through library books to performing on cruise lines and building a presence online, he reflects on the realities behind the craft, the challenges of sustaining it, and what it truly takes to grow in an unconventional path.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 How Jeremy discovered magic and started performing from a young age
🟦 What “mind-reading” really is and how mentalists read human behaviour
🟦 Why magic is more about connection, storytelling, and presentation than tricks
🟦 The behind-the-scenes work that goes into every performance
🟦 Challenges faced early in his career and the sacrifices made along the way
🟦 How COVID-19 forced him to pivot into digital and virtual performances
🟦 Lessons on consistency, authenticity, and managing money in a creative career
This episode pulls back the curtain on both magic and the journey behind it, showing that success isn’t instant, but built through resilience, reinvention, and the discipline to keep going even when the path is uncertain.
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What if the path you wish to take is the path less travelled on?
Isabel, digital nomad, opens up about how she started her unconventional career path as a digital nomad in Singapore’s conservative society. She shares what spurred her to take that leap of faith and her evolving outlook on life and success.
In this episode, we explore:
🟦 The realities of a digital nomad lifestyle
🟦 What fulfilment in life could mean for different people
🟦 Useful tips and tricks for female solo travellers
🟦 Isabel’s top destination picks for those starting their journey
This episode explores finding the courage to pursue unconventional paths and offers practice tips and advice for those who wish to start travelling solo.
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Have you ever felt like the world misjudges you before it even knows you?
Jeremy Goh, a dedicated special needs educator who has lived with Tourette Syndrome, shares his journey navigating societal misconceptions, embracing his condition, and building a fulfilling career in education. He reflects on resilience, identity, and the importance of empathy in shaping a more inclusive society.
In this episode, we explore:
🟪 What Tourette’s Syndrome really is and common misconceptions
🟪 How daily life and career choices are influenced by the condition
🟪 The role of family, support, and self-acceptance in overcoming challenges
🟪 Lessons on empathy, inclusion, and seeing people beyond their conditions
This episode offers a powerful look into life with Tourette Syndrome, sharing real experiences, practical insights for educators and society, and a reminder to see people beyond their conditions.
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Have you ever stepped into a room and felt like everyone else was better than you?
Ahmad Kamil, Director, Choreographer & Dance Educator, reflects on Singapore's art scene and his journey over the past 20 years. He shares his mindset and advice on remaining confident and relevant in an unforgiving industry that is quick to forget you.
In this episode, we explore:
🟪 The real truth behind Singapore’s competitive dance scene
🟪 The key to overcoming imposter syndrome
🟪 Why mapping out a game plan is helpful before starting your career
🟪 How to establish a foothold in the industry and find an artistic voice
This episode provides fresh insights about Singapore’s dance scene and offers practical advice to boost your confidence and help you be more intentional in your career growth.
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