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Live Well ft. Lance Alexander

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well ft. Lance Alexander. The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Lance speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME. In a

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24:48

Can ultra-slow jogging help Singapore seniors stay...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/10/06

Lance Alexander speaks withKaren Wee, Executive Director of Lions Befrienders, about what makes ultra-slow jogging different from walking, and how do organisers assess whether seniors can participate safely? They discuss how the year-long campaign Relay Majulah 2026 aims to support active ageing and tackle social isolation among seniors in Singapore through ultra-slow jogging. How it brings generations together, reaches seniors who rarely join community activities, and encourages lasting friendships

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21:27

How can we stay connected with loved ones living with...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/10/05

Lance Alexander speaks withSteven Seah, Chairman, Lions Home , about person-centred dementia care and how understanding someone’s interests, routines and life story can help families and caregivers connect with them. Through examples from Lions Home, they explore ways to spend meaningful time together when conversation becomes difficult, support everyday independence and stay involved when a loved one moves into a nursing home. They also discuss how robotic companions such as MetaPets and

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18:49

Pain in the neck? When should you avoid massage or...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/10/02

Is a stiff neck simply muscle tension, or could it point to a more serious problem? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Teo Ke Jia, Senior Consultant at Precision Neurosurgery Singapore, about the warning signs that should not be ignored, including numbness, weak grip and balance problems. They discuss when neck massage or chiropractic manipulation may be unsuitable, when an MRI is needed, and the treatment options for slipped discs, nerve compression and other cervical spine conditions.See

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14:42

Money and Me: Is CPF LIFE enough for retirement in...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/10/02

Lance Alexander speaks with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, about why CPF LIFE is a strong foundation for retirement income, and when it may not cover everything you need. How do you fund the years before CPF LIFE payouts begin at 65? What happens to household income when one spouse dies? And when might cash or a private annuity help? Christopher explains what to check before deciding whether to top up CPF or buy another retirement income plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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21:10

Should Fresh Graduates Get a Job or Start a Business?

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/10/01

With fresh graduates in Singapore facing a tougher job market, is entrepreneurship a realistic alternative - or a much bigger risk than it appears? Lance Alexander speaks with Adrian Yeo, Director & Co-Founder, Feel Fresh , about choosing entrepreneurship over a full-time job, starting a business with a secondary-school friend and building an oral-care brand without external funding. Adrian shares why he became an entrepreneur, the personal story behind Feel Fresh, the financial risks involved

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23:49

Money and Me: Is the AI Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/10/01

AI stocks have swung sharply between fear and excitement. Is the pullback in chipmakers a buying opportunity, or are investors still expecting too much? Lance Alexander speaks withArun Pai, Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures, about what is driving the volatility and which businesses could face a real threat from AI.They also examine Costco’s latest results and the price investors are paying for its shares. Plus, with Nike’s earnings due after the interview, what would show that its

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24:15

What challenges do women face when returning to work...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/30

Lance Alexander speaks withKoh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO), about the challenges women in Singapore face when returning to work after a career break.Drawing on SCWO’s study, Women and Work Transitions, they examine why women leave the workforce, how employers view gaps in a CV, and why knowing about government support schemes does not always lead to a job. How do the challenges differ for new mothers and older women returning after years of

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15:58

Money and Me: Are you measuring your investment...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/30

Lance Alexander speaks with Yee Shen Hao, Financial Services Manager and co-founder of The Wealth Stewards Group at PhillipCapital, about how investors should assess the performance of their investment portfolios.Is comparing your returns with the Straits Times Index or S&P 500 always useful? What should you measure beyond headline returns, and how can you tell the difference between normal underperformance and a strategy that needs to change?They also discuss choosing the right investment

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21:53

On World Heart Day, we want to know, after a heart...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/29

Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Tan Ru San, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS), about the critical weeks after a heart attack and why leaving hospital does not mean the danger has passed. Why should LDL cholesterol be checked again within four to six weeks? How low should “bad” cholesterol go, and what happens if a patient is still not meeting the target? They also discuss the risk of a second heart attack, the role of medication and

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21:04

Money and Me: Rising interest rates - Should you buy...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/29

Lance Alexander speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend, about the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike and where rates could be heading next. With Singapore T-bill yields rising, should investors be parking more cash in T-bills, what are the risks, and what other options are worth considering?They also examine what higher interest rates mean for Singapore REITs and the three local banks - DBS, OCBC and UOB. Should investors rethink their holdings?Plus, why has

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12:53

Market View: Nvidia on Sale? Novo vs Lilly,...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/28

Is the recent market turbulence creating buying opportunities? Michelle Martin looks at Bank of America’s call on Nvidia and other stocks it believes are now attractively priced, as bond-market warning signals loom over a new trading week. Plus, the battle for the obesity-drug market intensifies asNovo Nordisksearches for its next growth chapter againstEli Lilly, while another pharma stock rockets on an injectables deal with the Wegovy maker. InUp or Down, why hasMicrosoftclimbed back to its

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24:42

Diabetes in Singapore: Who Really Needs a Continuous...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/28

Singapore declared war on diabetes a decade ago, yet the condition still affects around one in eleven adults, while rising obesity adds to concerns about Type 2 diabetes. Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Anuradha Negi, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist at the Aspen Diabetes & Endocrine Clinic, about what everyone should understand about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, who is most at risk, and the practical steps that can help prevent or better manage the condition. They also examine the growing role

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21:13

Money and Me: CPF’s 4% Floor - Should You Top Up or...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/28

CPF savings in the Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts will continue to enjoy a 4% interest rate floor until the end of 2027. But what does that mean for the money you have outside CPF? Michelle Martin speaks with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at PhillipSecurities,about how investors should weigh CPF’s relatively attractive returns against liquidity and the potential for higher investment returns elsewhere. They discuss whether CPF should be viewed as part of your overall

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12:07

Market View: Shipping Beats Chips, Meta’s AI Hardware...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/24

Forget AI stocks for a moment — some of Asia’s biggest gains are coming from shipping, with TS Lines, SITC International and Mitsui OSK Lines surging as freight rates climb. Michelle Martin examines whether the rally has further to run. Also onMarket View: Meta rolls out a new generation of AI devices as its Muse agent runs into resistance from Amazon; Wall Street retreats as bond yields bite; and it’s Up or Down on Palantir, McDonald’s and Keppel REIT. Plus, what could a

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23:54

What Drives You? Understanding Type 2s Through the...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/24

Why do we behave the way we do — and why do certain patterns keep showing up in our relationships, work and lives? The Enneagram describes nine personality types, each shaped by different motivations, fears and desires. Michelle Martin explores what the Enneagram can reveal about our blind spots, how we respond under stress, and whether understanding what drives us can help us grow beyond our habitual patterns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:45

Market View: The Trillion-Dollar AI Spending Boom:...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/24

AI spending is exploding — and the money is moving across chips, data centres, banks and consumer technology. Michelle Martin looks at Alibaba’s sweeping AI ambitions, Jamie Dimon’s US$1 trillion hyperscaler spending forecast, UOB’s play on AI financing and Meta’s new AI agent. Plus, what’s moving Lennar, Peloton, Apple and India’s National Stock Exchange — and would you trust an AI agent to shop and spend your money?See omnystudio.com/listener for

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23:23

What should we start teaching our children in the age...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/23

As artificial intelligence makes information instantly accessible, what should children actually be learning? Michelle Martin speaks withParvin Kaur, Center Director of Growing Up Gifted, about why academic knowledge alone may not be enough, what “higher-order thinking” looks like in a preschooler, and how teaching methods traditionally associated with gifted education can be used with children of different abilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:50

Money and Me: Bond Yields Are Surging. Is It Time to...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/23

Government bond yields are climbing, with the US 10-year Treasury recently crossing 5% — painful for existing bondholders, but potentially offering more attractive income for new investors. So are bonds becoming a better opportunity, or are higher yields warning of greater risks ahead? Michelle Martin speaks with Thu Ha Chow, Head of Fixed Income Asia at Robeco, about what is driving the bond sell-off, where she sees opportunities across fixed income, how to think about duration and currency

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15:13

Market View: Buffett Bows Out, BOJ Hikes & the Yen...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/21

The end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway: Warren Buffett steps down as chairman after more than six decades, with his son Howard taking the chair. But could one of Buffett’s favourite trades — Japan’s five great trading houses — offer investors a way to continue following his playbook? Michelle Martin breaks down why the yen fell even after the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high, and reveals which major Asian economy now has even lower interest rates than Japan. Then

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22:25

Fit But Is Your Heart Healthy? What Every Runner and...

Live Well ft. Lance Alexander ·

2026/09/21

Events like Hyrox are drawing a new generation into high-intensity competition. But being able to run fast, lift heavy or boast an impressive VO₂ max doesn’t necessarily mean your heart is healthy. So how do you know whether your heart is actually ready for strenuous exercise? Michelle Martin speaks withDr Bharat Vashdev Khialani, Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, NHG Heart Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, about the difference between fitness and heart health.See

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