Erasing the stigma on single life

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Actress Jennifer Aniston has responded to comments made by US Senator JD Vance in 2021, who said women who haven’t given birth like Kamala Harris are, "childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives”, but there’s also a study that revealed a huge shift in societal norms, indicating that one in every four adults is likely to remain single for life – and we speak with one – Bella DePaulo joins us live from California; she is the author of Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life.

We also get the perspective of a man who with his wife choose to be child-free

Hospitality workers across the UK are experiencing an unprecedented rise in mental health struggles, according to a survey by Hospitality Action. We discuss this with the Global CEO of Atelier House Hospitality Panchali Mahendra, Lina Yousif, Head of People and Culture at Media One Hotel and Chef Junior Nadje.

And we look at travel and spending. What are the ways to avoid doom spending? Finance Coach Jay Tolentino joins us and Travel Counsellor Pamela gives us tips on how to avoid getting scammed when travelling.

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