Best Rebecca Wong Podcasts (2024)

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Climate and environmental issues as election issues (with Bertrand Seah) 51:38

8d ago51:38

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With environmental consultant Bertrand Seah, we discuss the progress made in environmental policies since GE2020 and what gaps still exist. We also talk about the state of climate advocacy in Singapore, how environmental issues have impacted politics in other countries, and discuss whether environmental issues will still be an important election is…

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Anthea Lewis and Freddie Opoku-Addaie: Episode 37 54:36

27d ago54:36

54:36

Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month, Claire sat down with Dance In Vancouver 2024 curator Anthea Lewis and Freddie Opoku-Addaie, who has also been closely involved in the curatorial process. Together they discuss the dance communities in London and Vancouver and the importance of hearing from multiple, different voices when curatin…

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“Are unelected voices still necessary in parliament?” (with former NMP Anthea Ong) 56:34

1M ago56:34

56:34

Following our earlier conversation with former nominated member of parliament Anthea Ong on the current state of mental health and well-being in Singapore, we invited her back to chat about her stint in parliament. In particular, we discussed a 2022 book she edited, which gathered the perspectives and personal reflections of 20 past and present NMP…

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Anusha Fernando: Episode 36 48:24

2M ago48:24

48:24

Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire sits down with dance artist, choreographer and Artistic Director of Shakti Dance, Anusha Fernando. Together they discuss her history and career in Bharata Natyam, the creation of Shakti Dance as well as her role in the formation of the Jai Gavinda Dance Academy and Mandala Arts & Culture S…

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Police My Words? 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

As we reach the end of our season 7 deep dive into communication, it’s no surprise that so many of the same themes have kept showing up in our conversations, and that so often, what they’re about is owning our unmet needs. So it feels right that we should land here, with an episode that unpacks just that, and once again invites us to let go of the …

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Insist That We Should Both Agree on Their Version of What Happened? 19:58

2M ago19:58

19:58

How is it that two people could remember an event so differently, and both be so sure that their version is right? Why is it so hard to take in when someone suggests that our memory of something isn’t true? How can it be that two people can both be right about a memory, and at the same time both be wrong? On today’s episode of WDMP, we’ve got a few…

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Parliamentary vacancies and parliamentary representation (with PhD student Joel Yew) 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

With PhD student Joel Yew (The University of Texas at Austin), we discuss the record number of vacancies in parliament as well as his research on the parliamentary representation of marginalised communities in Singapore. We also briefly explore the political and electoral aftermath of the government's repeal of Section 377A of the penal code. Joel …

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Ayasha Guerin: Episode 35 43:50

3M ago43:50

43:50

Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire sits down with interdisciplinary artist and scholar Dr. Ayasha Guerin. Together they discuss Ayasha's journey and connection with dance, her current work at UCLA, and the importance of dance and moving the body. Claire and Ayasha also talk about the Liberated Planet Studio, diving into the…

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Make Plans Without Asking Me First? 18:27

3M ago18:27

18:27

One cool thing about neurodiversity is that if you get three friends and podcast co-hosts together to talk about a listener question, a lot of the time they’re going to have three very, very different relationships to the question…and not one of them is more valid or valuable than the other! That’s exactly what’s happening on today’s episode of Why…

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Avoid Conflict? 16:43

3M ago16:43

16:43

What happens inside of our brains when we face potential conflict? A whole lot is what. One thing that we don’t always realize is that we have subcortical systems that start going into hyperdrive, make meaning out of what’s happening and hopefully keep ourselves safe. That meaning making is automatic and unconscious, and draws on what we’ve learned…

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Criticize My Parenting? 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

“Why does my partner criticize my parenting?” If you’re in a partnership, even without children, there’s a good chance some version of this has come up for you. Whether it’s parenting, pet care, finances, sex, you name it, both you and your partner are carrying a bunch of (often unconscious) assumptions about how something should be done. Coming ou…

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Feel Offended When I Don't Listen to Their Advice? 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

We love it when our listeners come to us with their YOU-turn already built into the question, not just because it means that what we do is helping someone, but because it means the door is already open for curiosity, vulnerability, and discovery. Today’s question does just that. Join us for a discussion of the vulnerability of taking in advice from…

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Ep 86: Five Things About Debriefing to Learn With Liz & Jesse 34:21

4M ago34:21

34:21

In this episode Liz and Jesse run without a guest for part 2 of our series on debriefing. This time we talk about debriefing to learn in clinical practice, how and why? Both Liz and Jesse have years – decades experience in facilitating debriefs in clinical practice settings and hope to see a continued path forward in creating these opportunities to…

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Singapore, first? Issues of migration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and nationalism in Singapore (with Dr. Rebecca Tan) - Part 2 54:16

4M ago54:16

54:16

Issues of migration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and nationalism have featured prominently in both our politics and elections. Across two episodes with Dr. Rebecca Tan of the National University of Singapore, we take a deep dive into these issues. Fundamentally, she asks, what is fair and what is right? And how do we treat individuals more equit…

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Ask Questions About Me? 16:44

4M ago16:44

16:44

Humans have a deep need for closeness, to feel known and that those around us care and want to know us deeply. And that can feel really, really vulnerable. In this episode we answer a question all about tangling with different ways of showing and asking for deeper knowing in a relationship. In turn, we offer some questions you may want to ask yours…

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Ep 85: Five Things Debunking Myths About Debriefing With Liz and Jesse 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode Liz and Jesse run without a guest to tackle five big myths about debriefing to learn in clinical practice. Both Liz and Jesse have years – decades experience in facilitating debriefs in clinical practice settings and put a target on a few of the sticky myths that form barriers to creating these opportunities to learn and grow. Our F…

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Sophie Dow: Episode 34 50:24

4M ago50:24

50:24

Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire is joined by dance artist, choreographer and multidisciplinary artist Sophie Dow. Join them as they discuss how Sophie got started in dance, the many hats they wear in their careers in dance and bodyworks, plus their new piece Agrimony and it's journey through music and dance. https://www.…

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Try to Give Me a Script to Follow When We're in a Fight? 14:40

4M ago14:40

14:40

The internet (and books, magazines, and a whole lot of couples’ therapy offices) are full of scripts to follow to help partners navigate conflict. But what if your partner wants to use a script that’s just not working for you? Here at WDMP what we try to provide is a lot more like a map than a script. A map doesn’t tell you exactly how to go, it sh…

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Singapore, first? Issues of migration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and nationalism in Singapore (with Dr. Rebecca Tan) - Part 1 26:39

4M ago26:39

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Issues of migration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and nationalism have featured prominently in both our politics and elections. Across two episodes with Dr. Rebecca Tan of the National University of Singapore, we take a deep dive into these issues. Fundamentally, she asks, what is fair and what is right? And how do we treat individuals more equit…

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Beat themselves up when I tell them I have an issue with their behavior? 15:56

4M ago15:56

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When we start beating ourselves up in front of our partners when they have an issue with our behavior, what is it that we’re actually doing? Can we talk about that for a minute? Actually, we already did, and it’s this week’s of the podcast! Hear us chat about shame pits and grandiosity, listening and remorse, self protection and vulnerability, and……

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Ep 84: Five Things Learned From Being On The "Other Side" Of Healthcare With Rebecca Boparai 42:14

4M ago42:14

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rebecca Boparai to learn from her experience of being on the “other side” of healthcare. Rebecca works a Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes, but her story is about the impact that experiencing the healthcare system as a partner who lost her husband to cancer has shaped her professionally and personally. We we…

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Reflect and Listen? 22:47

4M ago22:47

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As couples’ therapists, the most common questions we get are about communication. But what does it take to make that work in a relationship? That’s such a big question, that we’re dedicating this entire season to talking about communication! First off, how do you listen when your partner brings up something sensitive? Y’all, listening is really vul…

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“Are we OK with the price of not being OK?”: The mental health and well-being of Singaporeans (with former NMP Anthea Ong) 43:54

5M ago43:54

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The links between mental health and well-being and Singapore’s general elections may not be immediately clear. Yet, in GE2020, during a pandemic election which also placed emphasis on how Singaporeans were doing psychologically, many electoral candidates and political parties campaigned on related platforms. With former nominated member of parliame…

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Season 7 Coming Soon! 2:29

4M ago2:29

2:29

Stay tuned for Season 7, all about...communication!By Rebecca Wong, Juliane Taylor Shore, Vickey Easa

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Ep 83: Five Things About Occupational Violence With Lita Jeffries 40:32

5M ago40:32

40:32

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Lita Jeffries to learn about occupational violence. Lita is the clinical lead for Queensland occupational violence strategy unit. Lita connects here nursing experience in the emergency department to the complex nature of violence in our healthcare workplaces. Lita’s Five Things: What is occupational viole…

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Looking back and looking ahead: Dr. Kenneth Paul Tan on PAP’s governing principles, PM Lawrence Wong, and the next general election - Part 2 42:08

5M ago42:08

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On May 15, 2024, at the Istana, Singapore's fourth prime minister Lawrence Wong took his oath of office and was officially sworn in, taking over from prime minister Lee Hsien Loong. This political transition is significant for a host of different reasons, and so, across two episodes, we take a deeper dive with Dr. Kenneth Paul Tan of Hong Kong Bapt…

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Ep 82: Five Things About Disordered Swallowing With Dr Leisa Turkington 34:16

5M ago34:16

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Leisa Turkington to learn about disordered swallowing (dysphagia). Leisa is a senior speech pathologist and clinical researcher at RBWH with three decades of experience and a PhD to top it all off. This is so much more than the basics. Leisa’s Five Things: What is disordered swallowing? How do you asse…

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Rebecca Margolick Episode 33 59:04

5M ago59:04

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Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire is joined by dance artist and choreographer Rebecca Margolick. Join them as they discuss Rebecca's dance journey including her time in New York and her experience working in both Canada and America. She also shares what inspires her, the importance of collaboration, the closeness she feels…

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Looking back and looking ahead: Dr. Kenneth Paul Tan on PAP’s governing principles, PM Lawrence Wong, and the next general election - Part 1 38:22

5M ago38:22

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On May 15, 2024, at the Istana, Singapore's fourth prime minister Lawrence Wong took his oath of office and was officially sworn in, taking over from prime minister Lee Hsien Loong. This political transition is significant for a host of different reasons, and so, across two episodes, we take a deeper dive with Dr. Kenneth Paul Tan of Hong Kong Bapt…

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Ep 81: Five Things About Haemodialysis With Bec Russo 37:47

5M ago37:47

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Bec Russo to learn about haemodialysis. Bec is a nurse practitioner candidate in kidney replacement therapies at RBWH. Super educational episode for health professionals, patients and families and friends of someone with kidney failure. Bec’s Five Things: What is haemodialysis? Acute versus chronic Vascul…

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Feel Better After Unloading 29:29

5M ago29:29

29:29

Why do I have to feel bad for my partner to feel better? When does venting cross the line and become unloading? Guest host Ann Kelley joins us one more time to talk about power dynamics in relationships. It can feel relieving to unload your frustrations, but is it causing your partner to shut down? Or is the venting partner looking for some kind of…

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Ep 80: Five Things About In Hospital Falls With Jacob Haberley 40:51

5M ago40:51

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Jacob Haberley to learn about inpatient falls. Jacob is an early career registered nurse working in a busy general medical ward at RBWH. Jacob is a strong ambassador for the Eat, Walk, Engage program aimed at reducing functional decline during acute hospital admission. Jacob’s Five Things: What causes a f…

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Advice for Early Stage Relationships 26:16

5M ago26:16

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We’re back with special guest Ann Kelley of the Therapist Uncensored podcast, and folks, she’s dropping knowledge bombs left and right on this one. Our question for today is from a listener in her 60s, getting ready to put herself out there to date after a divorce. We’ve all got so much to say about this one, so let’s get right to the quotes: Quote…

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Ep 79: Five Things About Clinical Supervision With Cathy Boyle 45:32

6M ago45:32

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Cathy Boyle to learn about clinical supervision for nurses and midwives. This may be unfamiliar to a lot of us, but Cathy, a nurse educator with decades of experience and now working in a state-wide clinical supervision project role, had us both informed and sold on this addition to nursing professional d…

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Why Does My Partner Get Mad at Me When I Come Back from Out of Town? 29:28

6M ago29:28

29:28

Welcome back to the Why Does My Partner Podcast. For this bonus mini-series, were joined by Ann Kelley from the Therapist Uncensored podcast to tackle our next set of listener questions. Ann is a licensed psychologist and co-author of Secure Relating along with her wife and podcasting partner, Sue Marriott. Do you and your partner have rituals when…

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Ep 78: Five Things About Headaches and Migraine With Dr Andrew Wong 36:08

6M ago36:08

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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Associate Professor Andrew Wong to learn about headaches and migraine. Andrew is the Director of Neurology and Stroke at RBWH. This episode is loaded with knowledge that could help us, or our family and friends, and our patients. Andrew’s Five Things: Not every headache is a migraine. Migraine needed diag…

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