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Unlabelling Effect

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Welcome to the Unlabelling Effect, where three distinctive women daringly dive into some taboos with the intention to normalise the uncomfortable yet vital conversations. By disrupting the fear of opening up one‘s vulnerability and insecurities; we hope to develop a self-empowering and growing mindset collectively.
Dare to feel, dare to be real!

Mental Health Health & Fitness mental wellness self-exploration self-reflection self-discovery mindfulness awareness
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I Am NOT Having It All - ft. Amy Tsien #EveBliss | UnlabellingEffect S7EP2

March 13, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

We have Amy Tsien with us on the Unlabelling Effect in this episode! Amy is an avid advocate for physical and mental well-being, which has led her to become the founder of Eve Bliss, a functional wellness brand that produces research-backed revitalising functional products, raises awareness for mental health initiatives, and runs community events. The horrid experience of being bullied at school, Amy was forced to look inward and live her authentic life in order to regain control in life....

Navigating New Relationships - Getting Triggered & Fear of Losing Yourself | UnlabellingEffect S7EP1

February 29, 2024 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

The FIRST episode of Season 7 ! We're trying out a new video podcast format to engage with our listeners like never before. Grab your coffee, tea or wine, and get ready to join us in this conversation on different ways to navigate all sorts of relationships in life. As the saying goes, "people enter our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime." But how do you make sense of it and make peace with the fact that people do grow apart? How do you show up for people whom you care for? Meetin...

S6EP11 How It All Started - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

October 31, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 84.9 MB

Coming to the LAST episode of this Season, podcasters Rita, Melody, and Vivian, decided to get around each other and had a reflective moment together on our life trajectory and stories on the Unlabelling Effect ⁠@unlabellingeffect⁠. Despite all the challenges, life hiccups, and hurdles, we've come so far. We're thrilled to see what life brings! Tune in NOW and celebrate our own personal growth collectively! Find us on Instagram ⁠@UnlabellingEffect ⁠#Unlabellingeffect New episode release...

S6EP10 The Art Of Finding Stillness ft. Gary Moody - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

September 30, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

"How We VIEW People. We Need To Treat People With Respect And Be Curious About Them And Their Lives." In this episode, we have Gary Moody @garyjmoody with us! Gary is an anthropology Ph.D. candidate researching Western spirit mediums, healers, Spirit Art, and sound healing. He is learning how to sense and talk to spirits for wellbeing.  As he is training under spirit mediums and healers, A LOT of the focus is on identifying his own trauma, self-limiting beliefs, and working through that - ...

S6EP9 Facing Our Financial Fears ft. Palka Chopra - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

August 31, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 63.8 MB

”There is NO RUSH to ACHIEVE.” In this episode, we have Palka Arora Chopra @palka.chopra with us on the Unlabelling Effect @unlabellingeffect. To fully utilise her talent, especially in the financial sector, she wears multiple hats with an aspiration to make financial services & concepts accessible to all. She founded her dream project Mindful Money Tribe @mindfulmoneytribe in Hong Kong in 2022, where she works as a Certified Money Coach and helps her clients to become more financially lite...

S6EP8 Why is Sex Still Taboo?「性」點解仲係禁忌?ft. Sticky Rice Love - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring (CANTONESE)

July 31, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MB

"DROP the stigmatisation surrounding 'SEX'; 放低「性」一個好污名化的標籤" Kitty is one of the directors of Sticky Rice Love, a Hong Kong-based NGO that promotes public sexual wellness and delivers Comprehensive Sexuality Education. They hold workshops and talks across Hong Kong and also offer multiple public inquiry platforms, including Instagram and Whatsapp. Kitty also proudly identified herself as Bisexual and Sapiosexual. Altogether, I am sure Kitty could offer a lot of insights and knowledge in t...

S6EP7 Silencing the Ego and Be Present ft. Reina Chan - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

June 30, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MB

”Vulnerability is the biggest sign of bravery instead of weakness”. In this episode, we have Reina Chan @reina.suichan with us on the Unlabelling Effect Reina went through TWO life and death experiences, including being a brave cancer survivor, which have changed her world views and made her appreciate the MOST FUNDAMENTAL things in life. Not only is Reina the Top 10 finalist of Miss Hong Kong 2022 Beauty Pageant, but she also has a bunch of great achievements, including leading the Busine...

S6EP6 Escape the Rat Race and Live Life Your Way Ft. Mandy Pao - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

May 31, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MB

“DO NOT live off other people’s expectations. ”We have Mandy Pao @themandypao with us on the @unlabellingeffect. Mandy is a branding expert and founder of a splendid branding agency, Eloquence (EQ) International @eq.international. She aspires to empower, contribute to and impact the creative community in Hong Kong. What interesting about Mandy’s story is that her works got recognised to a significant extent that she was swamped holding large-scale campaigns wherein she somehow caught herself...

S6EP5 Cultivating Self-Discipline ft. Bastien Gerber - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

May 15, 2023 00:42 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MB

"STOP giving so much importance to what people might think of you.” We have Bastien Gerber @the.bas.life⁠ with us to discuss self-awareness and tips on leading a goal-oriented and disciplined life on the Unlabelling Effect @unlabellingeffect. Bas is not only a full-time Engineer, but he is also an artist , a certified TRX trainer, and an entrepreneur who started his liver detox shot business, Happy Liver, in Hong Kong. Bas is one of the most disciplined people we know who is also very in t...

S6EP4 Feeling Lost is a Gift ft. Zoe Pena - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

April 30, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MB

"You don't have to be one definition of success. Be okay with NOT KNOWING and BE LOST." We have Zoe Pena @zoemeaninglife with us to discuss the feeling of being LOST on the Unlabelling Effect. Zoe Pena is the first Filipino and youngest president of the AWA, the American Women's Association of Hong Kong. They are dedicated to giving back to the community and creating spaces for women from all walks of life. Going strong on its 67th year, AWA has paved the way for other charitable women-foc...

S6EP3 Emotional Baggage ft. KELY Support Group - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

April 16, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MB

“We should be UNlabelled from what we WILL be but focus on what we WANT to be”.  We have Renee from KELY Support Group (KELY) on the Unlabelling Effect to dissect the topic “Emotional Baggage”. How can we become aware of our unresolved emotions/trauma and actively recover from them? KELY is a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organisation whose mission since 1991 is to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to support themselves and each other. They envision a worl...

S6EP1 Depression Is Not Crazy ft. Gianne Chan - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

April 06, 2023 02:05 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MB

We are so glad to have Gianne,  the co-founder of a creative marketing agency, Lexemedia. She is also the Founder of Calmed & Co., the first Hong Kong brand to sell supplement patches to promote better health, sleep, and mood. Last but not least, Gianne also has her own podcast channel, Calmedclub. We have met Gianne on different occasions via Women Of Hong Kong, where professional and aspiring women come together to network and empower each other. Gianne’s openness in sharing her story is a...

S6EP2 You Are Not Alone ft. Jessica Hulton - Mental Health Stories: When Sharing Really Is Caring

April 02, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MB

In this episode, we’re so glad to have Jessica Hulton, the APAC lead for The New Normal Hong Kong (TNN), joining us today. She organises peer support groups for the community to ensure that people are not going through tough times alone. Jess also candidly talked about her own vulnerability and the journey of grief. Additionally, Jess connected us to The Gym and the 6-week Move Partners Project, which was a great reminder that physical well-being is closely linked to one's mental health. Ple...

S5EP10 The Art Of Checking In

March 05, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

We tend to bring up conversations with people only when there was a conflict and we were reactive to it. Today, let’s try to take proactive measures to enhance the great quality of friendships by checking in with each other!  Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spotify & iTunes🎙@unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldaretobereal  #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellnes #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldare...

S5EP9 What Happens When We Struggle To Find Closure?

February 19, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

What happens when we struggle to find closure? The purpose of having closure is to provide us the ability to move forward. We however, have the tendency to look for answers to the cause of a certain change in order to resolve the uncomfortable feelings.  Join us on this conversation and discuss perspectives on seeking closure.  Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spotify & iTunes🎙@unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect...

S5EP8 Mending A Broken Heart

February 05, 2023 23:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MB

Break ups usually arent easy. whether your ex partner ended the relationship or you did. Reminiscing about the happy moments during your time together can make the break up hard to get past. Whatever you’re feeling right now is normal though, whether that's lonliness, humiliation, rejection, disconnection, disappointment, or even relief. To help you better navigate the healing process, we will dissect on the feeling of being hard broken and some tips on how to move past it. Find us on Insta...

S5EP7 How To Rekindle Long-term Relationships?

January 22, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MB

When people are around us, it’s very easy to take their presence for granted and fall into our comfort zone and get into a dull routine. However, as long as you and another person are motivated and willing to make an effort to rekindle the relationship, it's never too late to reintroduce that excitement! Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spotify & iTunes🎙@unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldaretobereal  ...

S5EP6 Love And Hate, Can They Coexist?

January 08, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

This episode is a reflection on our love and hate relationships. While I think about love and hate, my brain immediately brought me to the emotional difference between them. Do we have control on pouring more LOVE or HATRED in our life? Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spotify & iTunes🎙@unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldaretobereal #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellnes #unlabellingeffect #dar...

S5EP5 How To Love and Be Loved?

December 25, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

To many of us including myself, we need to learn to give and receive love. Because love was not something they always knew, they do not automatically know how to do it well, especially when it comes to loving themselves and feeling worthy of being loved by another. But, the good news is that it CAN be learned right? So today, we will discuss how we can learn to love and be loved. Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spo...

S5EP5 How To Love and Be Loved

December 25, 2022 23:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

vivian's input

S5EP4 Being Betrayed

December 11, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

Betrayal is the sense of being harmed by the intentional actions or omissions of a trusted person. There are many types of betrayals. The most common forms of betrayal are harmful disclosures of confidential information, disloyalty, infidelity, and dishonesty. They can be traumatic and cause considerable distress. You might feel shocked, self-doubting, angry, and so forth. How can we control the controllable and begin the recovery process? Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellin...

S5EP3 Is It Okay To Feel Jealous?

November 27, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Jealous is a feeling that might have associated with feeling ashamed, and didn’t want to admit to that. Most people confuse the feelings of jealousy with feelings of envy. We are here to relearn how to build a healthy relationship with jealousy. Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spotify & iTunes🎙 @unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldaretobereal #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellnes #unlabelling...

S5EP2 5 Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Confrontation

November 13, 2022 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

A confrontation is usually a conversation with heightened emotions. Sometimes it is a result of unresolved conflict. Sometimes it is a cause of future conflict. And sometimes, if managed properly, it can be the beginning of greater trust and understanding. Today, we will explore on how we can learn to control our fear of confrontation. Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biweekly on Mondays on Spotify & iTunes🎙 @unlabellingeffect #unlabellin...

S5EP1 Do You Have The Right Support System In Place?

October 30, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

We have briefly mentioned the categorisation of people in your life (S3Ep7 on Three Types of People you will meet) and the reasons to have a functional support system (S4EP2 Why Relationships Matter?). In this episode, we will dive deeper into the topic and discuss what expectations do we have on them. Are they realistic expectations? When to rely on yourself and when to turn to your support system? Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biwee...

S5EP1 Do You Have The Right Support System In Place?

October 30, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

We have briefly mentioned the categorisation of people in your life (S3Ep7 on Three Types of People you will meet) and the reasons to have a functional support system (S4EP2 Why Relationships Matter?). In this episode, we will dive deeper into the topic and discuss what expectations do we have on them. Are they realistic expectations? When to rely on yourself and when to turn to your support system? Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect A new episode is released biwee...

S4EP7 (PART 2) Vulnerability Brings People Closer (Ft. Joanne Yiu @Bubbletalksss)

October 02, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MB

We are so happy to have Joanne back on our podcast again after S3EP9 on  “How Much Do You Crave For Understanding”. If our audience has not already known Joanne, she is the founder of  “Bubble Talksss” as well as “Humble Bubble HK”. She is great at sharing inspiring thoughts and bringing positive motivations on her channels in addressing mental health issues. We are very lucky to have her here today to talk about vulnerability. As Brené Brown has once mentioned, vulnerability and courage co...

S4EP7 (PART 1) Vulnerability Brings People Closer (Ft. Joanne Yiu @Bubbletalksss)

September 25, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

We are so happy to have Joanne back on our podcast again after S3EP9 on  “How Much Do You Crave For Understanding”. If our audience has not already known Joanne, she is the founder of  “Bubble Talksss” as well as “Humble Bubble HK”. She is great at sharing inspiring thoughts and bringing positive motivations on her channels in addressing mental health issues. We are very lucky to have her here today to talk about vulnerability. As Brené Brown has once mentioned, vulnerability and courage c...

S4EP6 (PART 2) Does Your Behaviour Align With Your Expectations Or Intentions? (Ft. Billy Leung @billy.yoga1)

September 18, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Have you ever questioned if our behaviours are aligned with our expectations? Do you struggle to reach your expectations even though you think that you are trying your best? We are here with Billy Leung to discuss on finding our true-self through the power of sound. It brings us joy and privilege to have Billy Leung with us. Billy is an enthusiast of personal wellness in every single way the phrase can be conceived and understood. We admire Billy’s dedication and concentration on exploring...

S4EP6 (PART 2) Does Your Behaviour Align With Your Expectations Or Intentions? (Ft. Billy Leung)

September 18, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Have you ever questioned if our behaviours are aligned with our expectations? Do you struggle to reach your expectations even though you think that you are trying your best? We are here with Billy Leung to discuss on finding our true-self through the power of sound. It brings us joy and privilege to have Billy Leung with us. Billy is an enthusiast of personal wellness in every single way the phrase can be conceived and understood. We admire Billy’s dedication and concentration on exploring...

S4EP6 (PART 1) Does Your Behaviour Align With Your Expectations Or Intentions? (Ft. Billy Leung)

September 11, 2022 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Have you ever questioned if our behaviours are aligned with our expectations? Do you struggle to reach your expectations even though you think that you are trying your best? We are here with Billy Leung to discuss on finding our true-self through the power of sound. It brings us joy and privilege to have Billy Leung with us. Billy is an enthusiast of personal wellness in every single way the phrase can be conceived and understood. We admire Billy’s dedication and concentration on exploring ...

S4EP6 (PART 1) Does Your Behaviour Align With Your Expectations Or Intentions? (Ft. Billy Leung @billy.yoga1)

September 11, 2022 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Have you ever questioned if our behaviours are aligned with our expectations? Do you struggle to reach your expectations even though you think that you are trying your best? We are here with Billy Leung to discuss on finding our true-self through the power of sound. It brings us joy and privilege to have Billy Leung with us. Billy is an enthusiast of personal wellness in every single way the phrase can be conceived and understood. We admire Billy’s dedication and concentration on exploring ...

S4EP5 (PART2) The Secret To Building Healthy Relationships

September 04, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MB

Healthy relationships don’t look the same for everyone since people have different needs. Your specific needs around communication, affection, space, shared hobbies or values, and so on may change throughout life. So, a relationship that works in your 20s may be nothing like the relationship you want in your 30s. Echoing to our previous episode "Is Love At First Sight Real?", we will dissect how to build healthy relationships with new people entering into our lives. Dare to feel, dare to b...

S4EP5 (PART1) The Secret To Building Healthy Relationships

August 28, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MB

Healthy relationships don’t look the same for everyone since people have different needs. Your specific needs around communication, affection, space, shared hobbies or values, and so on may change throughout life. So, a relationship that works in your 20s may be nothing like the relationship you want in your 30s. Echoing to our previous episode "Is Love At First Sight Real?", we will dissect how to build healthy relationships with new people entering into our lives. Dare to feel, dare to b...

S4EP4 Is Love At First Sight Real?

August 21, 2022 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

In a world where dating often requires a lot of work, which comes with disappointment, rejection, and uncertainty. The idea of falling in love at first sight is just too good to be true. Do you think it really exists? Is it just pure lust or a strong initial attraction that will fade shortly?  Dare to feel, dare to be real. Follow us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #UnlabellingEffect

S4EP3 (PART2) Are You Unconsciously Playing The Game? (Ft. Sandra Chan)

August 17, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

There are a number of reasons people play mind games, but the goal is usually to gain a sense of control or power over another person. The player wants to get a specific response, but instead of telling you what they need or asking for what they want, they try to get their needs met by using manipulative tactics. It’s all about feeling powerful and in control, but those feelings never last for very long. Any time we try to use someone else to make ourselves feel better, it usually doesn’t en...

S4EP3 (PART1) Are You Unconsciously Playing The Game? (Ft. Sandra Chan)

August 07, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

There are a number of reasons people play mind games, but the goal is usually to gain a sense of control or power over another person. The player wants to get a specific response, but instead of telling you what they need or asking for what they want, they try to get their needs met by using manipulative tactics. It’s all about feeling powerful and in control, but those feelings never last for very long. Any time we try to use someone else to make ourselves feel better, it usually doesn’t en...

S4EP2 Why Relationships Matter?

July 31, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MB

We want to cultivate the awareness that we’re both a Me and a We in society. Have you selected people that are beneficial to your wellbeing and filtered out the rest? How do you see relationships? What purposes do these relationships serve? Find us on Instagram @UnlabellingEffect #Unlabellingeffect  New episode every Monday on Spotify & iTunes🎙 @unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldaretobereal #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellnes #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldareto...

S4EP1 Do We Communicate Our Love Languages Enough?

July 24, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MB

Do we know the love language that we appreciate the most? Is it expressing love through gifts or words of affirmation or perhaps quality time or acts of service or physical touch?  We were inspired by Jay Shetty, he shared how we should connect with each other with real empathy by using their emotional language, not our own (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cei6mQWv3U2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link). Similarly, is the way we communicate our wanted love language(s) and expressing love the right...

S3EP17 How To Be Your True Self In A Society That Worships Fakeness?

July 17, 2022 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

You want to be true to yourself, not a slavish follower of social expectations. But authenticity is a slippery thing. Although most people would define authenticity as acting in accordance with a set of values and qualities, research has shown that people feel most authentic when they conform to a particular set of socially approved qualities, such as being extroverted, emotionally stable, conscientious, intellectual and agreeable. So how exactly will we know if we are being truly authentic...

S3EP16 Could you be the reason of someone's smile today?

July 10, 2022 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

What makes us perform good deeds?  Is it possible to do it without any expectation of return?  Prior to this episode, I invited Melody and Vivian to perform several good deeds and share their experiences with us.  Tune in to find out what the girls did and what were the learnings!  

S3EP16 Could You Be The Reason Of Someone's Smile Today?

July 10, 2022 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

What makes us perform good deeds?  Is it possible to do it without any expectation of return? Prior to this episode, I invited Melody and Vivian to perform several good deeds and share their experiences with us.  Tune in to find out what the girls did and what were the learnings!  Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unlabellingeffect?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= New episode every Monday on Spotify & iTunes🎙 @unlabellingeffect #unlabellingeffect #daretofeeldaretobereal #mentalhealth #me...

S3EP15 Are We Socially Malleable?

July 03, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

As humans, we enjoy social interactions while in our S3EP5 episode, we talked about Introverts versus Extroverts. In this episode, we are going to explore the idea that regardless of whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, can we build who we want to be socially?  

S3EP14 (PART 2) Is It Ever Okay To Cry At Work? (Ft. Sandra Chan)

June 26, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MB

Crying in the workplace can be embarrassing, but it’s also a sign that you care. We spend around 90,000 hours of our life at work—so it shouldn't really come as a surprise that many of us have (or will) at some point shed a few tears while at our jobs. That being said, while the probability of crying at work is fairly high, the workplace appears to be one of the last forums in which we feel the need to suppress our emotions, all of which begs the question: Is it ever okay to cry at work? ...

S3EP14 (PART 1) Is It Ever Okay To Cry At Work? (Ft. Sandra Chan)

June 19, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Crying in the workplace can be embarrassing, but it’s also a sign that you care. We spend around 90,000 hours of our life at work—so it shouldn't really come as a surprise that many of us have (or will) at some point shed a few tears while at our jobs. That being said, while the probability of crying at work is fairly high, the workplace appears to be one of the last forums in which we feel the need to suppress our emotions, all of which begs the question: Is it ever okay to cry at work?...

S3EP14 (PART 1) Is It Ever Okay To Cry At Work (Ft. Sandra Chan)

June 19, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Crying in the workplace can be embarrassing, but it’s also a sign that you care. We spend around 90,000 hours of our life at work—so it shouldn't really come as a surprise that many of us have (or will) at some point shed a few tears while at our jobs. That being said, while the probability of crying at work is fairly high, the workplace appears to be one of the last forums in which we feel the need to suppress our emotions, all of which begs the question: Is it ever okay to cry at work?...

S3EP13 Are You A Social Alcoholic?

June 12, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

People drink socially for a variety of reasons. Alcohol is perceived to be a social lubricant that improves mood, reduces self-consciousness, and enhances social skills . We talked about social anxiety in season 3 episode 11 where individuals experience heightened stress in social situations. In response, they turn to alcohol. Today, let us discuss our relationship with alcohol. 

S3EP13 Are You A Social Alcoholic?

June 12, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

People drink socially for a variety of reasons. Alcohol is perceived to be a social lubricant that improves mood, reduces self-consciousness, and enhances social skills . We talked about social anxiety in season 3 episode 11 where individuals experience heightened stress in social situations. In response, they turn to alcohol. Today, let us discuss our relationship with alcohol. 

S3EP12 What Is A Silly Question?

June 05, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

There might be times that you would pull back from asking questions that you have in mind.  Have you thought if you were scared of causing inconvenience of others or that you might might want to avoid any chances of feeling embarrassed or perhaps you cared too much how people might judge you or  it might have been a natural act of protecting our own ego? 

S3EP11 Social Anxiety That We All Have

May 29, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Social Phobia is characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in social situations. There’s no one thing that causes social anxiety disorder. Genetics likely has something to do with it. It can be linked to a history of abuse,  bullying, or teasing. Shy kids are also more likely to become socially anxious adults, as are children with overbearing or controlling parents. The best we could do is control the controllable. In this episode, we would focus on the anxiety l...

S3EP11 Social Anxiety That We All Have-Rita.

May 29, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Social Phobia is characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in social situations. There’s no one thing that causes social anxiety disorder. Genetics likely has something to do with it. It can be linked to a history of abuse,  bullying, or teasing. Shy kids are also more likely to become socially anxious adults, as are children with overbearing or controlling parents.  The best we could do is control the controllable. We will dissect and understand this little anxi...