Ep 36: From Ideas to Impact: Founding Journey of Handful of Leaves
Explore Buddhism in Singapore with HOL's co-founders. Unlock practical Dhamma wisdom and discover a more fulfilling life journey with Handful Of Leaves.
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Ep 35: Altered States: A Drug Addict’s Journey to Dhamma
Ever wondered how one can emerge from the darkest abyss of addiction to discover sustainable joy and transform anger into compassion? 🤔 Dive deep into the riveting narrative of personal transformation in this podcast episode, as we explore the gripping story of conquering addiction with the power of mindfulness and wisdom.
Ep 34: Leading with Mental Vulnerabilities
In Episode 34, 🎙 Sis Ching Wi shares her journey of leading with mental illness. She highlights the importance of boundaries, compassion, and nurturing potential in leadership roles. Tune in for insights on authentic connection, equanimity, and self-compassion, and her heartfelt encouragement for those silently battling their mental health. 🌟💪 #Leadership #MentalHealth 🧠
Ep 33: Ghost Month: Buddhism, Real Ghost Encounters and Hell
Have you ever wondered why do people offer food in ghost month? Can ghosts eat them?
Join our lovely podcast co-hosts Kai Xin and Cheryl on an engaging chat exploring Buddhism's take on the origins of ghost month, ghostly encounters and hell.
To make this episode even more terrifying or interesting (depending on whether you are a scaredy cat like Cheryl or a brave soul like Kai Xin), we are also going to read real life ghost stories submitted from our audiences.
Stay tuned and learn more about ghosts!
Ep 32: Greendot CEO, Fu Yong Hong on Growth, Purpose and Balance
We speak to Greendot Singapore's CEO, Yong Hong on his entrepreneurial journey, discover Green Dot's rise from a veggie stall to a beloved meat-free empire. and cover many learnings about his experiences, including
Personal growth: Yong Hong's vegetarian transformation.
⏳ Patience for success: Valuable long-term insights.
👪 Parenthood's impact: Shifting life perspectives.
⚖️ Balanced living: The four pillars of purposeful life.
🧠 Mental wellness: Practical healthy mindset tips.
🌟 Finding purpose: Tailored advice for young adults.
Tune in for growth and inspiration 🎧🌱🚀
Ep 31: Cheating on others and being cheated on
We speak to Jason, who has both cheated on and been cheated on, to understand the motivations of cheaters and how we can move forward from infidelity.
Ep 30: The Overachiever Mindset ft. Venerable Damcho
Are you someone who constantly seeks to go above and beyond, setting high standards for yourself?
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of overachievers with Venerable Damcho and explore the intricate dynamics that drive their relentless pursuit of success.
Ep 29: What does it mean to be vulnerable? ft Anthea Ong, former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Singapore
"Are you carrying an unseen weight in your heart, feeling like a burden to your friends? Join Anthea Ong on her empowering journey as she unveils the transformative power of vulnerability, shedding fear, shame and nurturing genuine connections. Release the weight, foster deeper relationships with wisdom, and embrace a life of authenticity today!"
Episode 28: The Mindful CEO (ft Ng Yi-Xian, Group CEO, EtonHouse International Holdings)
We speak to the CEO of EtonHouse, Ng Yi-Xian and discuss how mindfulness changed his life, what mindful leadership means to him, and how he manages to find the time for practice despite such a hectic schedule with 3 kids.
Bonus Episode: Fire-round questions about Sex (ft Venerable Damcho)
In this fireround episode, Ven Damcho will answer 5 top-rated questions you asked on Telegram about masturbation, lust, kinks and more! Join our Telegram Handful of Leaves to be part of the conversation!
Ep 27: Sex and The Buddhist (Ft Venerable Damcho and Wilson Ng)
Our sexuality, sexual relations and desires can play a big part of our lives as we navigate sometimes messy and chaotic adulthood. In this episode, you will be hearing new voices on the show! Wilson and Cheryl will be partnering up as co-hosts, and we dive into this topic with Venerable Damcho, a nun based in Sravasti Abbey.
Ep 26: Can fear & shame pave the way to enlightenment?
Forget the avengers. Hiri & Otappa are taught to be the guardians of the world. Translated as wise fear and shame, these two mental qualities can actually lead us to peace. Tune in to learn about the misconceptions and the super power of guarding your minds, of protecting yourself and others around.
Ep 25 | Battling stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 31 (Ft Siew Lin)
What do you say to a loved one who is diagnosed with cancer? What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer? Siew Lin shares her personal journey of how she battles cancer and lead a fulfilling life.
Ep24: Recipe to a 15-year healthy relationship
Is it possible to sustain a healthy and successful relationship despite the big differences you have with your partner? Kar Fei, a life coach from Malaysia, speaks from his experience and shares the 3 main factors that make a relationship last while staying happy.
Ep 23: How Our Parents Shape Our Romantic Relationships (Ft May Liu, Therapist, Clinical Psychologist)
Whether you're single, attached, or married, this episode will help shed some light on how our childhood experiences shape our love lives.
Ep 22: Argue with your partner like a Buddhist (Ft Cynthia Kane)
After 7+ years, they decided to go their separate ways. Communication was a big reason why the relationship didn't work out. 4 years later, the universe brought them back together. Then, a few months after, he passed away unexpectedly.
Ep 21: How to deal with loneliness (Ft Teo Heng Soon)
We've all felt lonely at some point(s) if our lives. But why do we feel lonely? What's the opposite of loneliness? And is there a way to be alone but not feel lonely?
Ep 19: Difference between secular and Buddhist mindfulness
Not all mindfulness meditation and practice are the same. The distinction between modern mindfulness and Buddhist mindfulness is ...
Ep 18: Friendship breakup (Ft Khema & Nalanda)
When and how should we break up with friends? 4 persons, 4 stories of friendship breakup - being bullied, being in love with a friend whose attached, walking away from toxic circle, and healing old wounds.
