
Truly Expat Podcast
Expat Lifestyle in Singapore
Episodes
65 episodes
Episode 63: Expat Health: Island Living to Singapore Striving: Elika’s Energy Coaching Chronicles
Exploring Energy Coaching and Optimization with Elika KataskerIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel talk to Elika Tasker from The Health Concierge about energy coaching and its benefits. Elika shares her ...
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Episode 63
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Episode 62: Expat Health: The Overlooked Change: Male Hormones and Aging Part II
Navigating Andropause: Expert Insights from Dr. Caroline LoweIn this episode of Truly Expat, host welcomes back listeners for part two of the discussion on andropause with Dr. Caroline Lowe, a specialist from Singapore. The ep...
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Episode 62
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Episode 61: Expat Health: The Overlooked Change: Male Hormones and Ageing
Understanding Male Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, and SolutionsIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula delve into the rarely discussed topic of men's hormones with Dr Caroline Low, a family physician in Singapo...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: The Expat Toolkit: Singapore Visas: What You Need to Know Part II
Navigating Singapore Visas for Startups and Dependent Pass HoldersIn the second part of the Singapore visas series, the discussion focuses on the role of agencies in assisting with visa applications, especially for startups and small bu...
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Episode 59: The Expat Toolkit: Singapore Visas: What You Need to Know Part I
Navigating Employment Passes in Singapore: Insights with Jennifer YarbroughIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel discuss the complexities of Singapore's employment visas with Jennifer Yarbrough, Managing Dir...
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Episode 58: Celebrating Singapore: Smash Hit: How Padel and Pickleball are Winning Singapore Over
The Surge of Pickleball and Padel in Singapore with Chris MullinsIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, host Paula is joined by Rachel and Chris Mullins from MBP to explore the rising popularity of Pickleball and Padelball in Singap...
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Episode 57: Expanding Horizons: From Singapore to the World
Let's Go Global: Beyond the Singapore Expat ExperienceIn this episode of the Truly Ex Pat podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula introduce their newly expanded format. Originally focused on expat life in Singapore, the podcast will now cover ex...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56: Expat Tookit: From Disasters to Success: Mastering the Art of Hiring Helpers
Show notesNavigating Helper Hiring in Singapore: Insights from White Glove Helper ServicesIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula interview Jennifer Yarbrough, Founder and Managing Director of Whi...
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Episode 56
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Episode 55: Celebrating Singapore: Revenge with a Purpose: Author Hidayah Amin’s Story PART II
Resilience in Publishing: The Story of Hidayah Amin and Helang BooksIn this episode, Hidayah Amin shares her journey of resilience and passion in setting up her own publishing house, Helang Books, after facing rejection from t...
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Episode 54: Celebrating Singapore: Revenge with a Purpose: Author Hidayah Amin’s Story PART I
Preserving Heritage Against All Odds: Hidayah Amin's JourneyIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula talk with Hidayah Amin, also known as CheekyDa. Hidayah, an award-winning author born in the historic Gedung K...
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Episode 53: Expat Tool Kit: The Story of Expat Living with editor Rebecca Bissett
Exploring the Expat Life in Singapore with Rebecca BissettIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel delve into the dynamic world of expatriate life in Singapore with guest Rebecca Bissett, Editor in Ch...
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Episode 52: Celebrating Singapore: The Thaipusam Experience with Bianca Polak
Exploring the Thaipusam Festival in Singapore with Bianca PolakIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, Paula and Rachel are joined by Bianca Polak to discuss the rich cultural history of Singapore, focusing on the vibrant ...
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Episode 52
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Year-End Wishes from the Truly Expat Podcast
Year-End Thank You and Holiday Wishes from Truly Expat PodcastIn this heartfelt end-of-year message, Paula and Rachel from the Truly Expat Podcast thank listeners for their support throughout the year. They reflect on connecting with th...
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Episode 51: The Birth of Truly Expat: A Year in Reflection
A Year of Truly Expat Podcast: Our Journey and EvolutionHosts Paula and Rachel celebrate the first anniversary of the Truly Expat Podcast by sharing the story behind its inception and discussing the diverse range of topics they cover. Th...
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Episode 51
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Episode 50: The Expat Toolkit: From Passion to Profession: The Binary Style Story
Binary Style: Merging Architecture and Art in SingaporeIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, cohosts Rachel and Paula interview Santhi and Sari Tunas, the twin sisters behind Binary Style. The architects-turned-entrepreneurs discus...
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Episode 49: The Expat Toolkit: Crafting a Business: Arzelle's Path from Passionate Sewist to Entrepreneur
In this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel sit down with Arzelle van der Merwe, a passionate fashion designer and sewing expert, to discuss her inspiring journey from early childhood sewing to lecturing in Singapore and laun...
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Episode 48: The Expat Tool Kit: PrimeTime: Build your Community of Professional Women in Singapore
Empowering Women in Singapore: An Insight into PrimeTime with Esther Benshop and Soumya PandeyIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula interview Esther Benshop, President, and Saumya Pandey, Marketing...
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Episode 48
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Episode 47: Celebrating Singapore: Uncovering Singapore's Past: A Talk with Josephine Chia
A Journey Through Singapore's History and Heritage with Author Josephine ChiaIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula welcome renowned author Josephine Chia, who delves into her rich background of growing up in ...
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Episode 47
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Episode 46: The Family Edit: Unlocking Global Education Opportunities with Joanne Gao of Crimson Education
In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel interview Joanne Gao, the Country Manager for Crimson Education in Singapore and the Philippines. Joanne shares her extensive experience helping over 1,000 families secure admis...
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Episode 46
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Episode 45: Volunteer Singapore: Behind the Scenes: Advocating for Singapore's Migrant Workers
Advocating for Migrant Workers with Debbie from TWC2In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, Paula and Rachel host Debbie, the president of Transient Workers Count Two (TWC2). Debbie shares her journey to Singapore and discusses TWC2'...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44: Celebrating Singapore: Live from a Hawker Center: Paula, Rachel and Andy on Singapore's Food Scene
Discovering Singapore's Hawker Centres: Tradition, Transformation, and Tasty DelightsIn this episode, Paula and Rachel reunite with Andy Lam to explore Singapore's vibrant hawker centre culture. They take an in-depth look at the history ...
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Episode 43: The Expat Health Edit: Breaking the Stigma: A Journey of Mental Health Advocacy with Andrea McKenna Branken
An Expat's Journey: Advocating for Mental Health with Andrea McKenna Brankin In this episode of Truly Ex-pat Podcast, host Paula engages with Andrea McKenna Branken, a journalist, author, and mental health advocate. They explore An...
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Episode 43
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Episode 42: Exploring Cultural Heritage with Chan: From Animal Welfare to Immersive Tours
Exploring Cultural Heritage with Chan: From Animal Welfare to Immersive ToursIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, host Paula and co-host Rachel welcome back Chan, an expert with a diverse background in animal welfare an...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41: The Expat Health Edit: Understanding Neurodivergence: Jo Brownlow's Holistic Approach to Children's Health in Singapore
In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel welcome back Jo Brownlow, a functional medicine health coach. Jo shares her personal journey and expertise in supporting children with early neurodivergent symptoms such as ADHD...
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Episode 41
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