Live Well with Michelle
Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin. 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, Michelle 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 fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
Episodes
What can your grip strength tell you about your heart?
What can grip strength tell us about heart health? Lance Alexander speaks with Assoc Prof Angela Koh, Director, Cardiovascular Ageing and Longevity (CRANE) Programme, National Heart Centre Singapore to explore Singapore research linking weaker muscle strength to changes in the ageing heart, and whether a simple handgrip test could help identify seniors who need further checks. Learn what a we
Money and Me: Buying a car in Singapore? COE changes and the true cost of ownership
Could the proposed COE changes affect your decision to buy a car in Singapore? Lance Alexander speaks with Ayush Goyal, Managing Director of SingSaver about what buyers should weigh before buying now or waiting, and how to calculate the full cost of ownership - from car loans and motor insurance to maintenance and depreciation. They also explore COE renewal versus replacing an older car, and alter
Caregiver support in Singapore: How can Carers Hub help you?
Caring for a loved one but unsure where to find help? Lance Alexander speaks with Christina Tiong, Chief Executive Officer, Home Nursing Foundation & Teo Ying Ying, Head of Social Welfare, Home Nursing Foundation about Carers Hub, a digital platform bringing together caregiving resources, well-being tools, peer support and a caregiver marketplace. They discuss recognising when you ne
Money and Me: What happens to your money if you lose mental capacity?
If you suddenly lose the ability to manage your finances, can your spouse or children automatically take over? What happens to your bank accounts, investments and ongoing financial commitments? Lance Alexander speaks with Claudia Tan, Financial Services Director at PhillipCapital, about the differences between a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), CPF nomination and will, the gaps that even well-prep
Arthritis and Joint Pain - How can you stay active and protect your joints?
Does arthritis mean giving up exercise or facing joint replacement? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr James Siow, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Oxford Orthopaedics, about common types of arthritis in Singapore, misconceptions about ageing and practical ways to care for your joints. Marking World Arthritis Day, they explore the role of family history, whether arthritis can be reversed, h
Money and Me: CICT, Sheng Siong and Micro-Mechanics - income, growth or speculation?
How could CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, or CICT, Sheng Siong and Micro-Mechanics fit into an investment portfolio? Lance Alexander speaks with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor to examine the case for CICT as a core holding, Sheng Siong for growth and Micro-Mechanics as a speculative pick. Discover the business prospects, key risks and valuation checks retail inve
Rare Cancers in Singapore: How do you find the right diagnosis and treatment?
Why can rare cancers be difficult to diagnose, and what treatment options are available? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Kevin Tay, Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre, about rare cancers such as sarcoma, the importance of an accurate diagnosis, and when to seek a second opinion. They also discuss specialist care, clinical trials and where patients and families in Si
Money and Me: S-REITs after the sell-off - bargains or yield traps?
Are lower S-REIT prices a buying opportunity, or a warning? Lance Alexander speaks with Kenny Loh about why Singapore REITs have fallen, whether payouts from CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Keppel REIT are sustainable, and whether mergers could improve investor returns. What should retail investors check before buying - or adding to their holdings?See omnystudio.com/listen
Money and Me: Berkshire Hathaway vs S&P 500 ETF - Which should you choose?
One stock or around 500 companies? Lance Alexander speaks with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, compares Berkshire Hathaway with an S&P 500 ETF, examining historical returns, diversification and risk. Find out what Berkshire shareholders actually own, how Class A and Class B shares differ, and what to consider with S$30,000 to invest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio
How can we make diabetes care safer from hospital to home?
Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Doddabele Srinivasa Deepak, Senior Consultant in Endocrinology at National University Hospital and Heng Boon Ling, Advanced Practice Nurse at NUH, about safer diabetes care - from managing blood sugar in hospital to preparing patients for recovery at home. How does NUH’s SPARK programme identify patients who need earlier intervention? What is HypoBox, and how d
Money and Me: High income, not rich yet - how can Singapore’s HENRYs build wealth?
Why can a high salary still leave you worried about money? Lance Alexander speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director, Finexis Advisory about Singapore’s HENRYs - high earners, not rich yet - and why earning well does not automatically mean financial security. They explore how mortgages, lifestyle costs and wealth tied up in property can leave little available for emergencies or retireme
Can ultra-slow jogging help Singapore seniors stay active and connected?
Lance Alexander speaks with Karen 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
Money and Me: Where is the value in Singapore’s Next 50 stocks after the rally?
Lance Alexander speaks with James Ong, Group Head of Asset Management at CGS International, about what has driven the rally in Singapore’s small and mid-cap stocks - and where value may remain after the gains. From chip industry suppliers AEM and UMS to engineering firm CSE Global and investment platform iFAST, they examine earnings growth, valuations and opportunities beyond the iEdge Singa
How can we stay connected with loved ones living with dementia?
Lance Alexander speaks with Steven 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
Money and Me: ETF overlap - are your ETFs giving you the diversification and income you expect?
Lance Alexander speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney about ETF overlap and whether owning several funds really spreads your investment risk. Using VOO and QQQ as examples, they explore how to check shared holdings, calculate your exposure to individual companies and review your portfolio. They also compare dividend ETFs and covered-call ETFs, explaining how these funds generate income,
Pain in the neck? When should you avoid massage or chiropractic treatment?
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 trea
Money and Me: Is CPF LIFE enough for retirement in Singapore?
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 t
Should Fresh Graduates Get a Job or Start a Business?
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 sh
Money and Me: Is the AI Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity Now? Plus Costco and Nike
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 with Arun 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 invest
What challenges do women face when returning to work after a career break?
Lance Alexander speaks with Koh 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
Money and Me: Are you measuring your investment portfolio' success the right way?
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 nor
On World Heart Day, we want to know, after a heart attack, what happens next?
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 me
Money and Me: Rising interest rates - Should you buy T-Bills, REITs, Bank Stocks or Gold?
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
Market View: Nvidia on Sale? Novo vs Lilly, Microsoft’s Comeback and Tesla’s Semi Problem
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 as Novo Nordisk searches for its next growth chapter against Eli Lilly, while anot
Diabetes in Singapore: Who Really Needs a Continuous Glucose Monitor?
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 pr
Money and Me: CPF’s 4% Floor - Should You Top Up or Invest Your Spare Cash?
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 Phillip Securities, about how investors should weigh CPF’s relatively attractive returns against liquidity and the
Market View: Shipping Beats Chips, Meta’s AI Hardware Blitz, Palantir’s Comeback & a StarHub-M1 Deal?
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 on Market View: Meta rolls out a new generation of AI devices as its Muse agent runs into resistance from Amazon; Wall Street retreats as bon
Money and Me: Suddenly Wealthy - What Should You Do When a Fortune Lands in Your Hands?
What happens when significant wealth arrives before you feel ready to manage it? Whether through an inheritance, divorce settlement, the death of a spouse or the sale of a business, suddenly taking responsibility for substantial assets can be as emotionally challenging as it is financially complex. Michelle Martin speaks with Stephen Davies, CEO and founder of Javelin Wealth Management, about why
What Drives You? Understanding Type 2s Through the Enneagram
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 ou
Market View: The Trillion-Dollar AI Spending Boom: Who Wins, Who Gets Disrupted?
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
What should we start teaching our children in the age of AI?
As artificial intelligence makes information instantly accessible, what should children actually be learning? Michelle Martin speaks with Parvin 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
Money and Me: Bond Yields Are Surging. Is It Time to Buy?
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 bon
Market View: Buffett Bows Out, BOJ Hikes & the Yen Falls, ST Engineering’s 30% Upside?
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
Fit But Is Your Heart Healthy? What Every Runner and Hyrox Athlete Should Know
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 with Dr Bharat Vashdev Khialani, Consultant Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, NHG
Money and Me: Treasuries at 5%: Time to Lock In? Plus Gold, AI Risk and the Yen Carry Trade
US Treasury yields have crossed 5% — so is this finally the moment to lock in attractive bond income, or could yields still climb from here? Michelle Martin speaks with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, about where he sees opportunity across short and long-duration bonds, and why Singapore’s booming bond market is giving local
Market View: Fed Hikes: Are Singapore Banks and US Stocks Back in Play?
The Fed has raised rates, but markets are rallying as oil prices and bond yields ease. Could the rate hike also provide a much-needed boost to Singapore banks — and why might UOB emerge as a bigger beneficiary? On Market View, Michelle Martin examines what the changing rate environment means for Singapore banking stocks and whether Wall Street's best day in six weeks has legs. Then it's
Eleven Seconds Before Midnight: Can Humanity Become Wise Enough to Survive?
Human beings can split the atom, engineer artificial intelligence and peer billions of years into the history of the cosmos. But has our wisdom kept pace with our capabilities? In Eleven Seconds Before Midnight: Humanity, the Cosmos, and the Species We Must Become, Dr. Farshad Shishehchian argues that humanity needs to look beyond the divisions of nationality, culture and ideology and learn t
Money and Me: Property Traps - The 5 Questions to Ask Before You Invest
A polished presentation, an impressive property and the promise of an 8%, 10% or even 15% return — but do you actually know what you're buying and where those returns are coming from? Recent investment controversies involving Singaporeans are a reminder that a real property or business can sit behind an investment and still leave investors nursing substantial losses. So what questions should
Money and Me: S-REITs: Buying Opportunity, Value Trap or Time to Move On?
S-REITs have raised at least S$4.5 billion in equity funding this year, while average distribution yields of around 6.2% continue to tempt income investors. But after years of weak capital performance, are investors still being paid to wait—or overlooking deteriorating assets and balance sheets? Michelle Martin speaks with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, about where
Market View: Kevin Warsh’s Fed Hikes Rates; Lumentum, Coherent, Generac and Salesforce Ride the AI Wave
Michelle Martin unpacks Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve rate hike and Donald Trump’s response, before examining what it could mean for the yen, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. Also in focus: why Lumentum and Coherent led the S&P 500, Amazon’s Generac deal, Anthropic’s Singapore expansion and Salesforce’s US$63 billion target. Plus, Boeing’s 73
Caregiver Burnout: They need more than permission to rest
More than nine in ten respondents to the Caregiving Welfare Association’s ongoing survey have experienced—or expect to experience—caregiver overwhelm. Yet guilt, family expectations and the fear that nobody else can provide the same care often stop caregivers from taking a break. Michelle Martin speaks with Steven Yeo, Executive Director of the Caregiving Welfare Association, abo
Market View: Is the AI Trade Changing? Grab’s Big BNPL Bet, Nvidia and Oil Shock
Grab makes a US$1.5 billion bet on Atome, while Nvidia’s Jensen Huang pushes back against calls to slow AI development. Michelle Martin unpacks what it means for investors, plus the pressure from US$100-plus oil and rising bond yields, a setback for crypto stocks, record oil-shipping costs and Metrocon’s market debut. And in the Last Word: Apple’s next wave of products.See omnyst
Live Well with Michelle: Who Gets a Say in Your Healthcare?
Healthcare decisions are made for patients — but how often are they made with them? Michelle Martin speaks with Ann Single, CEO of the Patient Voice Initiative and President of HTAi, about what meaningful patient involvement looks like, whether it can lead to better healthcare decisions, and what Singapore can do to put patient voices at the heart of its healthcare system.See omnys
Money and Me: Is the AI Trade Changing? From Chips to Cybersecurity
Is one of the market’s biggest investment narratives starting to shift? Michelle Martin speaks with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, about calls to slow frontier AI development, the surge in cybersecurity stocks and where the next AI winners could emerge. They also unpack the Fed’s rate decision, inflation and oil risks, before putting McDonald’s and Tencent under t
Market View: AI Fear Boosts CrowdStrike, JPMorgan Backs IREN & the US Bets on Tungsten
Could the next big AI trade be protecting us from AI itself? Michelle Martin looks at the surge in CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks as cybersecurity stocks emerge as beneficiaries of growing fears over increasingly powerful AI. Then, JPMorgan makes a bullish call on IREN as the former Bitcoin miner reinvents itself as an AI data-centre player. Plus, what oil above US$100 and rising bond yields m
Money and Me: Beyond Nvidia - The 5 Layers of the AI Investment Opportunity
Is Nvidia just one slice of a much bigger AI investment story? CEO Jensen Huang describes artificial intelligence as a five-layer cake: energy, chips, infrastructure, models and applications. Michelle Martin speaks with Brandon Ho, CFA, Head of Investment Advisory Singapore, to unpack where companies including Constellation Energy, TSMC, Broadcom, Micron, Microsoft, Alphabet, Palantir and Ser
Read: 700 Years of Singapore - What History Tells Investors About the Next Growth Story
Singapore’s rise is often described as an economic miracle. But was it really a miracle —what is the secret to Singapore's economic success? Michelle Martin speaks with Keen Meng Choy, professor of economics and economic history and co-author of The Economic History of Singapore, the first comprehensive economic history of Singapore stretching back to the 14th century. Which compe
Market View: The AI Trade Faces a Reality Check as Oil Tops $100 , Oil Above $100 & what could move markets this week
Could artificial intelligence become too powerful to control? Michelle Martin examines warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and the growing debate in Washington over whether AI development needs stronger safeguards. Then, Bank of America sees a potential US$30 billion opportunity for Marvell as AI infrastructure expands, while escalating Middle East tensions push oil above US$100 a barrel. Plu
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Medicine, Longevity Tool or Wellness Hype?
Can breathing pure oxygen under pressure help us heal — or even age better? Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Gerard Ee, Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, to unpack the science behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). They explore what actually happens inside a hyperbaric chamber, the medical conditions HBOT is used to treat, and what the evidence says about claims aroun
Money and Me: The Best Cards for Living Abroad to Earn Miles Without Losing Them to Fees
If you’re living overseas for a few weeks or months, what’s the smartest way to pay without carrying a wallet full of cards — or wiping out the value of your miles with foreign-currency fees? Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about building a simple two- or three-card strategy for spending abroad. They unpack when 4-miles-per-dollar cards really
Market View: Lululemon Plunges, S-REITs vs Banks, Nvidia’s $13B AI Bet & Why the Dutch Are Moving Gold
Are consumers falling out of love with Lululemon’s famous leggings? Shares plunged after disappointing earnings and a weaker outlook - but the bigger question is whether fashion itself has moved on. Meanwhile, DBS analysts see a stronger yield opportunity in S-REITs than Singapore bank dividends. What has changed in the income equation? Michelle Martin also looks at what falling US bond yiel
Advanced Diagnostic Tests the Super Health-Conscious are opting for
What if we managed our health the way we manage our money - investing early, tracking risk and thinking about long-term returns? Functional nutritionist Jieun Wrigley of Rapid Nutrition Therapy says preventive-minded individuals are moving beyond conventional annual health screenings towards more detailed biomarkers, biological-age profiling and inflammation tracking. But which tests are
Money and Me: BTO Ceiling at $16K, More Homes Coming: Is Singapore Turning Into a Buyer’s Market?
Singapore’s housing market could be entering a new phase. The BTO household income ceiling is rising to S$16,000, while the Executive Condominium ceiling moves to S$18,000 - potentially widening the pool of households eligible for public and subsidised housing. At the same time, thousands of new BTO flats are coming onto the market, with a growing number of HDB flats reaching their
Market View: Is Singapore Still the World’s Busiest Port? Plus, Is the AI Data Centre Boom Running Into a Lending Wall?
Is Singapore still the world’s busiest port - or does it depend on what you’re measuring? Michelle Martin looks at Singapore’s place in global shipping as Ningbo-Zhoushan overtakes it on container volumes. Then, could financing become the next constraint on the AI boom? Barclays warns Asian banks may be reaching their lending limits on data centres, even as Singapore-based
AstraZeneca enabling precision diagnostics across Asia
Two people with the same cancer diagnosis might actually need completely different treatments. Here is where digital diagnostics can make a difference. Michelle Martin speaks with Arun Krishna, Area Vice President, Asia at AstraZeneca, about why diagnostic gaps remain a major challenge across the region and where AI can step in. On Live Well with Michelle, listen for a fascinating discussion on ho
Money and Me: Higher Rates and Investors Positioning
For much of 2026, investors have been waiting for US interest rates to fall. After Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole debut, should they be preparing for another hike instead? Michelle Martin speaks with Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, about what Warsh’s inflation-first message could mean for the Fed’s next move, why Christopher Waller could provide th
Market View: Musk vs Altman Escalates, ComfortDelGro’s Copenhagen Win & Is the Fed About to Hike?
The Musk-Altman rivalry takes another turn as OpenAI moves to cut off its models from SpaceX-owned Cursor. Michelle Martin looks at what the clash could mean for competition in AI. Closer to home, ComfortDelGro lands a major Copenhagen Metro contract - could it give the stock a much-needed lift? Plus, CXMT reports booming sales, corn and wheat prices surge, GuocoLand’s profit tumbles a
Are You a Typle 1? The Perfectionist at Work, Love and Life
Do you have high standards, a strong sense of right and wrong - and an inner critic that rarely takes the day off? You may recognise some traits of Enneagram Type 1, often called the Perfectionist. Michelle Martin speaks with Cindy Leong, Founder of The Enneagram Academy, about what really drives Type 1s, why their desire to improve things can sometimes sound like criticism, and what they ne
Money and Me: Into the Moneyverse we go
Enter the moneyverse with Michelle and her guest who explains that there are invisible rules to the systems that generate and perpetuate wealth and economies we all need to understand. Why can you know how to budget, save and invest - and still struggle to get ahead? Michelle Martin speaks with Lionel Lee, author of Into the Moneyverse: The Real World of Money and Why Financial Literacy Alone
Market View: Nvidia’s $442 Billion Day: Is the AI Giant Getting Too Big?
Nvidia has done it again. A blowout earnings report sent its shares surging, adding some US$442 billion in market value in a single day. But as Nvidia grows ever more powerful, is its sheer size becoming a risk for the wider market? Michelle Martin looks at Nvidia’s extraordinary rally and what it says about confidence in the AI boom, before turning to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s crucial J
What's the link between Erectile Dysfunction and Your Heart?
Erectile dysfunction is usually thought of as a sexual-health issue. But could it also offer an early clue about an upcoming heart attack? In this episode of Live Well with Michelle, Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Pinakin V Parekh, Founder and Medical Director of Trident Heart Centre and Senior Consultant in Preventive, General and Interventional Cardiology, about the important connectio
Money and Me: Beyond AI - Are Healthcare and Electrification the Next Big Investment Opportunities?
AI has dominated markets, but could some of the more interesting long-term opportunities now lie elsewhere? Michelle Martin looks at two structural themes: healthcare innovation and the infrastructure required for global electrification with four names in focus. We also examine what separates a genuine megatrend from a compelling investment story, the risks of paying too much for long-term growth,
Market View: Nvidia’s AI Boom Gets Bigger, Meta’s $18 Billion Escape & Jack Ma Buys Alibaba
How much bigger can the AI boom get? Nvidia delivers another extraordinary quarter, with revenue hitting US$96.2 billion as Big Tech continues pouring money into AI infrastructure. But the bigger question is whether Nvidia’s customers will eventually earn enough from AI to justify that spending. Michelle Martin looks at why Meta’s US$18 billion child-safety settlement&nb
Can Art Make You Healthier? The Science of Creativity, Connection and Ageing Well
Michelle Martin explores the emerging field of Creative Health with Assoc Prof Michael Tan, Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange at NAFA, following the launch of NAFA’s new Centre for Creative Health. What does the science tell us about the relationship between creativity and physical and mental wellbeing? Could the arts help older adults remain socially connected, support
Money and Me: Why Bonds Are Hated, When to Sell a Stock, and Is McDonald’s a Buy?
Bonds are supposed to bring stability to a portfolio, so why have so many investors fallen out of love with them - and could that make them more interesting today? Michelle Martin speaks with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (www.dividendtitan.com), about where bonds fit alongside dividend stocks. They also tackle one of investing’s hardest decisions: when to sell. How can y
Market View: Ooshies Win the Grocery Wars, China Warning Signs & Remembering Dolly Parton
Can a tiny Disney toy change where an entire family buys its groceries? Woolworths’ wildly popular Ooshies promotion has pulled shoppers away from rival Coles, offering a striking lesson in the power of collectables, scarcity and consumer psychology in Australia’s fiercely competitive supermarket sector. Michelle Martin also looks at what happens when brands get their customers badly w
How to be the leader people trust in an age of AI
Only 56% of employees surveyed by Qualtrics believe their leaders would choose people’s wellbeing over immediate profit. So what makes us trust a boss - and what happens when that trust disappears? Dr Ben Granger, Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and two-time bestselling author of A Leader Worth Following, joins Michelle Martin to explore why trust matters more than ever in an
Money and Me: Can You Build Wealth on Your Lunch Break?
Michelle thinks this is going to be a huge bestseller in Singapore and around the world, and it is a book any investor should pick up. Thomas Chua achieved financial independence at 31 and argues that ordinary investors can build long-term wealth with a focused process that takes as little as an hour a day. Michelle Martin speaks with Thomas Chua, author of The Lunch Break Investor and f
Market View: Tariff Trouble, AI’s Big Test and a Gen Z Casino Bet
US-Canada trade talks have collapsed, with Washington imposing 50 percent tariffs on around US$20 billion of Canadian goods and Ottawa preparing to retaliate. We look at why the dispute matters. Elsewhere, we look at a steelmaker Morgan Stanley sees more upside for. It is also a crucial week for markets, with Nvidia earnings PCE inflation and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, a constellation
The Founder Scaling A Company's Ability to Make a Difference
A charity drive, a donation, a day spent volunteering - doing good can feel good. But how do we know whether your company actually changed anything? Michelle Martin speaks with Lyn Sia Rosmarin, Founder and CEO of Pandan Initiative, about the difference between good intentions and measurable social impact. They also explore Lyn's own journey from banking and entrepreneurship to a search for greate
Money and Me: Can You Afford the Retirement You Actually Want?
More Singaporeans are hitting their CPF retirement targets, but is having enough to retire the same as having enough for the retirement you actually want? Two very different visions of ageing are emerging in Singapore. Private assisted living can cost upwards of $8,000 a month, while demand for more affordable Community Care Apartments has been lacklustre. Michelle Martin speaks with Elijah Lee, S
How this caregiver found a solution when 3 nursing homes said NO to her mother
Finding the right care for a loved one with dementia is not easy. When even nursing homes say no, where can families turn? Michelle Martin speaks with Amy, a daughter and family caregiver, and Chloe Lim, Founder of gentleHelp, about the realities families can face when a loved one needs more intensive dementia support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market View: Walmart Slides, Bond Yields Bite and AI’s $60 Billion Debt Question
Walmart suffers its worst day in four years as slower sales growth and cautious guidance raise fresh questions about the strength of the US consumer. Michelle Martin examines why Scott Bessent’s efforts to tame long-term Treasury yields have yet to stick, and how the enormous borrowing needed to fund the AI boom could be adding pressure to global bond markets. Plus, what does Broadcom’
Money and Me: Is the AI Trade Cracking? What Rising Bond Yields Mean for Your Portfolio
Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, about what is driving the AI sell-off and the growing use of off-balance-sheet financing to fund the enormous data centres and infrastructure behind the AI boom. What risks should investors be watching? They also examine why long-term bond yields are rising in the US and Singapore, what higher yields mean for bond inves
Market View: SK Hynix’s $29 Billion Bet, America’s Bond Problem and Moderna’s Cancer Breakthrough
A blockbuster US$28.6 billion SK Hynix share buyback sends the chipmaker higher - but what does it tell investors about confidence in the AI memory boom? On Market View, Michelle Martin examines why Chinese government bonds are emerging as an unlikely haven amid a global bond sell-off, and how the US-Iran conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are feeding into inflation and
Money and Me: Is Your CPF Enough? How Your Home Could Fund Your Retirement and other tips
CPF helps pay for some of life's biggest needs - from housing and healthcare to retirement. But could using too much CPF for your home today leave you with less tomorrow? Michelle Martin speaks with Brent Seah, Assistant Director, Outreach & Partnerships at CPF Board, about how to assess whether your retirement savings are on track, make better use of CPF throughout your working years, and bal
Your eyes are ageing! Here is how to help them.
Our eyes change as we age, but when is deteriorating vision simply part of getting older - and when could it signal something more serious? Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Jessica Choo, surgeon and Associate Consultant at the Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department and Myopia Centre at SNEC, about the eye conditions Singaporeans should watch for across their lifetime Dr Choo also demy
Market View: AI Reality Check: Wall Street Wobbles, Unitree Soars and China’s New Investment Story
Wall Street’s tech giants face pressure as investors question lofty AI valuations, while China’s Unitree Robotics soars more than 600% on its Shanghai debut. Michelle Martin looks at why Korean retail investors are piling back into US stocks, and what their move says about home bias and chasing returns. Plus, former DBS chief Piyush Gupta says Singapore finance needs to get bolder, Tru
Can Plants Help Us Heal? Inside the World of Western Medical Herbalism
What exactly is Western Medical Herbalism - and how much science sits behind the remedies? On Live Well with Michelle, Michelle Martin meets Dr Sebastian Liew, founder of Leaf to Life, whose unusual journey took him from engineering and corporate lifeto plant-based medicine. They explore how herbal formulations are personalised, what the evidence says about medicinal plants, and whether food reall
Money and Me: Where the Korean retail investor is heading, why Alibaba is changing, the 5.25% US Bond
Is South Korea’s bruising sell-off creating a buying opportunity? Does Alibaba become more compelling as it sells businesses to double down on AI? And with 30-year US Treasuries yielding around 5.25%, is that an attractive return - or a warning about risk, especially for Singapore investors exposed to a weaker US dollar? Michelle Martin speaks with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing fo
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