We have Carla Martinesi with us on the Unlabelling Effect in this episode ! Carla is the CEO and Founder of CHOMP, Hong Kong’s food saving app which aims to reduce the amount of PERFECTLY EDIBLE food being thrown into Hong Kong’s landfills DAILY.Since its launch in 2021, the app has saved over 3000 kg of food from landfills. What an impressive achi…

Instigating DEEP conversations by putting forward some "difficult" questions might help with your introspection, self-reflection and also deepening the bond with others. Here are some questions we discussed. What are your thoughts? Bring them up to your loved ones and mates! 1. What would you refuse to give up for 10 million dollars? 2. What’s that…

We have Janice Ng with us on the Unlabelling Effect in this episode ! Janice strongly believes in mindfulness and the duality of physical and mental health. She started her fitness journey at the age of 5 and wrestled with anxiety, depression and heaps of self-doubts, which led her to become the founder of Absolute Focus. AbsFocus is a Pilates-insp…

FOUR months into 2024, how's it going? Despite how smooth or bumpy your sailing has been thus far, it's always helpful and nice to have a sit-down reflective sesh with your friends and say your thoughts out loud. It's never too late to get back into your goals and find ways to feel how you wanna feel! We know that the journey of one's healing, rega…

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 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."…

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! Tun…

"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 tra…

”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 Mone…

"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. K…

”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 …

“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 st…

"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 entreprene…

"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 com…

“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 sinc…

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…

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 …

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🎙…

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 @…

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 yo…

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 #Unl…

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 Spoti…

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…

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-doubt…

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…

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 I…

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 …

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 healt…

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 healt…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 @U…

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…

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…

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🎙 @unl…

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.co…

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=Ym…

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?By Unlabelling Effect

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…

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…

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…

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 chi…

Every person has a unique communication style, it’s the way we interact and exchange information with others. Have you ever wondered if you possess a particular style? And in your own measures, what considers a successful communication? The ingredients of successful communication are firstly to understand yourself, then to understand others, and th…

Do people want to be understood in most aspects of life? Probably, but Why? Are we seeking reassurance? Is it because we need to know that my presence is being confirmed? Or Is it because our confidence is not well established that we would appreciate ourselves to be heard? We met Joanne at a mental wellness event back in 2021 in Hong Kong. Joanne …

What do we know about Active Listening? Active listening requires you to listen attentively to a speaker, understand what they’re saying, respond and reflect on what’s being said, and retain the information for later. Do you recall the last decent conversation you had with someone you genuinely care about, how engaged and present were you?…

In our life, people come and go all the time. Did you have moments that you r looking at the sky and thinking about someone u’ve met back in time, might be a really close dear friend once, but have parted way and lost contact. Sometimes it is nice to sit and look over our life as a sort of overview; to recognize what went wrong and appreciate what …

In our life, people come and go all the time. Did you have moments that you r looking at the sky and thinking about someone u’ve met back in time, might be a really close dear friend once, but have parted way and lost contact. Sometimes it is nice to sit and look over our life as a sort of overview; to recognize what went wrong and appreciate what …

The early 1900s was a period in which the field of psychology was developing as an independent discipline. During this time, Carl Jung proposed core ideas in his exploration of personality, including the constructs of introversion and extroversion. Suggested that the interest of the introvert is directed inwards; they think, feel, and act in ways t…