When was the last time you openly had a conversation about sex with your Asian parents? Yeah, we can’t remember either. In many Asian societies, talking about sex is an uncomfortable topic. In episode 9 of Calm Conversations, we speak with Joo Hymn Tan (Project Director for the Birds and Bees Programme, AWARE) about how feelings of shame around sex can impact our relationships, and how parents can break the cycle of shame by learning how to address the topics of sex and consent to their young children.

Men are not excluded from the wrath of insecurity, and more often than not, they find it difficult to voice them out. In episode 8 of Calm Conversations, Egan speaks to Sabrina and Sean Low (Ordinary Folk) about various male insecurities, from sexual dysfunction to hair loss, and how not talking about these things affect men's mental health.

In episode 7 of Calm Conversations, Alyssa speaks with Dr Mary Sawdon a naturopathic doctor and fertility coach about her journey dealing with infertility and the grief of multiple miscarriages.

A detailed overview of episode 6 of our podcast where Alyssa speaks with Jolene, a psychologist on the topic of toxic relationships. They discuss how childhood may affect adult relationships and go through the signs of a toxic relationship.

A detailed overview of episode 5 of our podcast where Sabrina looks back on her mental health journey with bipolar disorder and speaks with Dr Pearlene Ng (Clinical Psychologist, Viriya Psychological Services). They discuss aspects of recovery, treatment, medication and address the big question of whether or not one can fully recover from bipolar disorder.

In our "new normal", work-from-home arrangements are here to stay. This highlights the need for both organisations and employees to find a way to thrive in the virtual workplace.