Calm Conversations

In our first episode, Alyssa (co-founder, Calm Collective), who lost her husband, Tyler, to suicide in 2017, shares how she navigates her grief, how others helped her cope with loss, and advice for others who are grieving.

Trigger warning: suicide. Losing a loved one to suicide can traumatic and overwhelming, but you don't have to cope alone. Here are some useful resources:

Contact Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221 4444 or email [email protected] to enquire about Healing Bridge, a support group for suicide survivors

Wicare - Support for widows: https://www.wicare.org.sg

Resources on grief: https://whatsyourgrief.com

Often, when someone goes through a traumatic incident, the trauma stays with them, even though the danger is gone. The deep pain and unforgettable moments that linger can have adverse effects on that individual. While it's impossible to undo what's in the past, know that it's possible to heal.

In episode 10 of Calm Conversations, Anna Williams (mental wellbeing advocate and mindfulness devotee) bravely shares with us her story of overcoming trauma, life challenges and finding mindfulness, healing and self-love.

T/W: This podcast has references to (but no explicit details about) sexual abuse, incest and suicide

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Resources/Books mentioned:
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura DavisOutgrowing the Pain: A book for and About Adults Abused as Children by Eliana Gil

Mental health conditions exist on a spectrum, and some people with a diagnosis are able to function well without medication. However, there should be no shame in requiring it. For those that need medication management as part of their mental health recovery, there are many misconceptions that continue to persist today.

Join us on this episode as we demystify with Nicolette Yeo (Writer and Host, Calm Collective Asia) and Dr Ken Ung, one of Singapore's leading psychiatrists practising at Adam Road Medical, on what it is like to be treated with medication as a mental health treatment, how he works with patients to manage side effects, and what the process of finding the right medication mix is like.

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Read more from Nicolette

How to talk about mental health at work without just virtue signalling

How to approach a loved one whose mental health might be in a downward spiral

Calm Collective Asia has launched a mental health podcast! That means you can listen to our talks during your commute, while you're cleaning the house, or on your morning walk. We can't wait to share with you all the stories, lessons, and advice around mental health we've learned from our conversations.

Episode 1 is coming soon on 6th June 2021!

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When was the last time you openly had a conversation about sex with your Asian parents? Yeah, we can't remember either. In many Asian societies, talking about sex is an uncomfortable topic. That feeling is reinforced when growing up, we witness the discomfort of our Asian parents around this topic. However, when conversations around consent and sexuality don't happen during our formative years, feelings of shame around sex can affect our mental health well into adulthood.

In episode 9 of Calm Conversations, we speak with Joo Hymn Tan (Project Director for the Birds and Bees Programme, AWARE) about how feelings of shame around sex can impact our relationships, and how parents can break the cycle of shame by learning how to address the topics of sex and consent to their young children.

Resources

Birds and Bees: A workshop for parents by AWARE

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