Live Well with Michelle
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About
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...
Episodes
- Money and Me: Change your relationship with Money
In this episode, Michelle Martin and Gail Wong discuss money trauma and how to heal from it. Gail Wong is a Professional Coach and Investor at Livetrue.
- LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: $7 Billion Oil Bets - Did Traders See the Iran Conflict Coming?
This episode of Live Well with Michelle investigates the $7 billion oil bets associated with the Iran-U.S. conflict. It examines the market implications and the nature of these trades, considering if they were based on foresight, analysis,…
- LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: What Listeners Really Chose and Presence
This episode of Live Well with Michelle covers listener choices between dividend investing and ETFs. It also explores executive presence and its role in workplace influence.
- Money and Me: ETF Investor vs Dividend Defender - Which Path Really Builds Wealth?
This episode of "Live Well with Michelle" features a debate between Tim Phillips and Willie Keng on ETF investing versus dividend growth investing. They discuss the merits of each approach, including diversification, suitability for differ…
- LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Can the future be one with less passwords please?
This episode of Live Well with Michelle discusses password fatigue and its implications for modern life, including the rising cognitive burden. Listeners share their experiences and coping mechanisms. The conversation also explores how fut…
- Money and Me: Do you have Good Money?
Author John Coleman, Co-CEO of Sovereign's Capital, shares his six-step framework from "Good Money, Six Steps to Building a Financial Life with Purpose." This framework is designed to help individuals reshape their relationship with money…
- LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Your Next Co-Founder May Not Be Human
Michelle Martin and Arnaud Frade explore "sentient startups" and the use of AI beyond productivity. They discuss the risks of over-reliance on AI and the human qualities essential for leaders in an AI-driven world, with insights from build…
- Money and Me: The Silent Billion-Dollar Urology Boom in Asia
This episode discusses the rising demand for urology care in Asia due to its aging population and its potential as an investment opportunity. Wong Yau Chung, CEO of Advanced MedTech Holdings, shares insights on the company's growth strateg…
- LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: GetSetUp for Retirement and make an income from your knowledge
Michelle Martin discusses employment options for seniors after retirement. She speaks with iWOW Technology and GetSetUp about how older adults can earn income by training their peers on a tech platform, providing flexible jobs and opportun…
- Money and Me: Get a monthly payout for life from age 42?
This episode of Live Well with Michelle discusses annuities and monthly payouts. The conversation covers how to determine if an annuity is a smart financial move, potential monthly returns, associated riders, and comparisons to other finan…
- LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: How To Livestream for Income
Michelle Martin and Joanne Chen discuss how live commerce, including TikTok Shop, can create flexible income opportunities. Joanne Chen shares how personal challenges influenced her business growth.
- Money and Me: Retire at 35? The Real Secret Isn’t Money - It’s Your Money EQ
Michelle Lee, who retired at 35, joins Michelle Martin to discuss why financial success doesn't always lead to fulfillment, emphasizing the concept of "Money EQ." They explore how childhood conditioning and emotional triggers influence fin…
- Money and Me: Buying the Dip in a Riskier Market - Why Cheap Isn’t Always Value
Michelle Martin and Brian See Toh discuss the "buy the dip" strategy in today's market, analyzing factors like oil shocks, inflation, and changing rate expectations. The conversation covers how investors can identify short-term dips versus…
- Market View: Big Tech’s $190B Bet - Alphabet Soars, Meta Slips, and DBS Goes All-In on Data Centres
This episode discusses Big Tech earnings, focusing on Alphabet's surge and Meta's slip, along with Microsoft's capex plan and Amazon's cloud growth. It also covers DBS's data center investment and the broader market landscape with Michelle…
- Read: Inspire or Infuriate? The Science of Leadership That Lifts or Drains
Michelle Martin and Adam Galinsky discuss the psychology of leadership that either inspires or exhausts people. Galinsky explains that inspiration is a set of learnable behaviors, drawing on three decades of research. They explore how thes…
- Money and Me: Healthcare Bill Shock - Can Singapore Fix the Cost Crisis?
This episode of Live Well with Michelle discusses healthcare bill shock in Singapore. Michelle Martin, Liaw Yit Ming, and Lee Hong Huei examine rising costs, new Integrated Shield Plan rider rules, and the evolving healthcare financing lan…
- Market View: Coffee, Cola & Crude - The Surprising Strength of the Global Consumer
This episode of "Live Well with Michelle" covers global consumer strength through earnings reports from Starbucks and Coca-Cola, OPEC dynamics, and market movements in AI stocks and Asian companies like CapitaLand Investment and GoTo. Mich…
- Money and Me: Inflation and Your REIT Investment
Michelle Martin and Willie Keng discuss the impact of inflation on REIT investments, including how rising costs affect financing vehicles and the performance of specific trusts. They also cover factors determining when inflation benefits o…
- Market View: AI Power Plays, Oil Shock & the New Rules of Global Tech Companies in focus: Meta Platforms, Microsoft, OpenAI, also hear about BP, ExxonMobil, ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Maritime, Ray-Ban
This episode of Live Well with Michelle discusses the impact of geopolitics on AI, global tech investments, and oil prices. Featured companies include Meta Platforms, Microsoft, OpenAI, BP, ExxonMobil, ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Maritime,…
- Money and Me: How might the Straits of Hormuz crisis impact retail investors?
This episode of Live Well with Michelle explores the potential impact of a Strait of Hormuz disruption on retail investors and how energy shocks may reshape Asia’s outlook. Guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, joins Mic…
- Market View: AI Arms Race vs Apple’s Buyback Machine - Intel’s Surge & Markets on Edge
This episode discusses market dynamics, focusing on AI investments versus Apple's buybacks, Intel's performance, and Nvidia's valuation. It also covers Federal Reserve leadership, oil prices, and upcoming earnings.
- Money and Me: Oil Shock, Space Dreams & Apple’s Power Shift
Michelle Martin and Swapnil Mishra discuss three shifts that could redefine risk and opportunity: a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption and its impact on oil, inflation, equities, and currencies; SpaceX's IPO and the realities of its lun…
- Market View: Chip Comeback, Oil Shock & Corporate Curveballs
This episode of Live Well with Michelle discusses market volatility, including Intel's strong performance, rising oil prices due to Iran tensions, and corporate developments at Sheng Siong, DBS, OCBC, UOB, Amex, and iFast. The hosts, Miche…
- Money and Me: He got out of $740k debt with this system and says any investor can use it
In this episode, Joey Choy discusses his system for spotting high-conviction trends in Singapore stocks. He also shares his personal story of overcoming a significant debt.
- Market View: Tesla’s $25B Bet, Oil at $100, and the Battery Disruption Ahead
This episode discusses market trends including US market surges, oil price spikes, and Tesla's $25 billion investment in AI and robotics. It also covers CATL's sodium-ion battery breakthrough and market sentiment in Singapore.
- Money and Me: Investing Beyond Earth
Michelle Martin and Alvin Chow discuss investing in the space economy, examining companies like SpaceX and Amazon, and the potential beneficiaries of a space technology IPO. They analyze the intensifying battle for space dominance and sepa…
- Market View: Profits, Policy & Power Plays - DFI Retail, United Airlines, Adobe, CATL in Focus
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss global market trends, including earnings, policy, and corporate news. They analyze companies like DFI Retail, United Airlines, Adobe, and CATL, alongside REITs and Federal Reserve actions.
- Money and Me: The $4 Million Mistake That Wasn’t - When Selling Early Wins
Michelle Martin and Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, discuss the psychology of selling stocks and investment strategies. They explore when to sell, building conviction, and balancing patience with action in investing.
- Market View: Succession, Swaps & Shockwaves - Apple’s Next Era Meets Orchard’s Big Bet
This episode of Live Well with Michelle, hosted by Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, covers market recalibrations due to leadership changes, asset reshuffles, and geopolitical events. Discussions include Apple's transition from Tim Cook to J…
- Money and Me: How to be Successful and Have a Family
Eldred Wee, founder of Edenity, joins Michelle Martin to discuss the hidden costs of success and the search for fulfillment beyond financial wealth. They explore how childhood experiences, risk, and identity shape one's relationship with m…
- Market View: Billion-Dollar Battles, Bank Blowups & Bullish Bets
This episode discusses market events including billion-dollar lawsuits involving global banks, bullish bets in AI and cloud, and upcoming earnings reports. It covers various companies and market trends with hosts Michelle Martin and Ryan H…
- Money and Me: The Singapore Start-Up entering the $300 Billion Gaming Economy
This episode explores how a Singapore start-up is entering the $300 billion gaming economy. It details how one founder is transforming mobile gaming into outdoor family play, prioritizing family time and movement.
- Market View: Earnings Shock - Netflix Slides, Pepsi Rallies, TSMC Powers the AI Trade
This episode of Market View with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyzes recent earnings reports. Netflix's earnings led to a stock slide, while Pepsi rallied and TSMC's results boosted AI trade. The discussion also covers market selectivi…
- Influence: A made-in Singapore AI tutor that can improve how kids learn
Michelle Martin and Tan Yueh Phern discuss Luminee Learning, an AI tutor for primary schoolers. They explore its alignment with Singapore's MOE syllabus and its potential impact on educational access.
- Money and Me: Your CPF, Your Future - Come 2028 a new scheme for those struggling with decisions in markets
Michelle Martin and Christopher Tan discuss Singapore\'s upcoming CPF Investment Scheme and its implications for long-term wealth and retirement. They compare the new scheme with CPFIS and explore lifecycle portfolios, returns, and risks.…
- Market View: Banks Boom, Oil Surges & AI Goes Physical—Markets Near Highs but Risks Linger
Wall Street sees major bank earnings, while energy markets face geopolitical concerns. Tech innovation continues with advancements from Amazon, Novo Nordisk, and Alibaba. Singapore's STI also shows mixed performance.
- Money and Me: Where to Park $200K as War and Rates collide
This episode of Live Well with Michelle, featuring Daniel Sim, discusses investment strategies during periods of global instability. It covers topics such as prioritizing liquidity, protection, and resilience, and balancing safety with inf…
- Market View: Profits, Policy & Panic - Goldman’s Boom Meets Oil Shock Reality
This episode of Live Well with Michelle discusses market news. Topics include Goldman Sachs earnings, global markets rebounding on Iran ceasefire hopes, and corporate news from companies like LVMH and CATL.
- Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy
Ben Jones, founder of Mandala Club and ICON1C, joins Michelle Martin to discuss the evolution of modern luxury, the shift in private clubs from exclusivity to meaningful connection, and the future of the experience economy. They explore to…
- Money and Me: REIT Opportunity & the Mid-Cap Alpha Hunt
This episode of "Live Well with Michelle" discusses the S-REIT market, analyzing the impact of rising oil prices and a correction in the iEdge S-REIT Index. It covers First REIT's Indonesian divestment and CapitaLand Ascendas REIT's global…
- Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in Focus
This episode discusses rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions and their implications for China, inflation, and markets. It also covers AI chip companies like Amkor, Apple, and TSMC, and the beginning of earnings season featuring co…
- Market View: Amazon to sell AI chips, Oil Shock & The Unexpected Winners
This episode discusses market rallies, oil prices, and Amazon's venture into AI chips. It unpacks the implications of AI economics, global tensions, and corporate news from Samsung and Meta. The hosts are Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.
- READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal
In this episode of Live Well with Michelle, bestselling author Nir Eyal discusses his book "Beyond Belief." He shares how beliefs can either hold us back or propel us toward our dreams, touching on topics like limiting money beliefs, the p…
- Money and Me: Landlords are becoming co-living operators
This episode of Live Well with Michelle explores how Singapore landlords are transforming single-tenant homes into co-living properties to double their yield. It covers the financial aspects, potential trade-offs, and operational complexit…
- Money and Me: Are you insured for a specific illness or how a policy defines an illness and its treatment?
This episode of "Live Well with Michelle" discusses critical illness insurance with Elijah Lee from Phillip Securities. It covers how policy definitions affect payouts and what consumers need to know about fine print and exclusions.
- Market View: Oil whipsaws on peace hopes, AI Moves - Meta, Grab, Delta in Focus
This episode of Live Well with Michelle, featuring Ryan Huang, discusses market trends. Topics include oil price fluctuations, AI advancements at Meta and Grab, corporate developments at Paramount Skydance, and consumer/cost pressures face…
- Market View: Ceasefire Relief, Oil Swings & the SpaceX IPO Frenzy
This episode of Market View discusses the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices. It also covers the potential SpaceX IPO, Singapore's support package for inflation, and corporate updates from AWS, Levi Strauss, Uni…
- Money and Me: Stop Overthinking, Pick the Right Platform & Start Investing
This episode of "Live Well with Michelle" discusses practical investment strategies, including choosing the right platform, copy trading, and safely switching brokers. It aims to help listeners in Singapore overcome initial investment hurd…
- Money and Me: When AI Spends for You - The Rise of Agentic Payments
This episode discusses the emergence of agentic commerce, where AI can spend money on your behalf. It explores the potential benefits and risks of trusting AI with financial transactions, featuring Colin Goltra, CEO of Morph.
- Market View: AI Boom vs Credit Stress - Chips Soar, Money Pulls Back
This episode discusses the AI boom, highlighting exploding profits and demand for AI infrastructure, contrasted with emerging credit stress in global markets. It covers market movements, corporate partnerships, and geopolitical development…