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Live Well with Michelle
Hosted by MONEY FM 89.3 · EN
Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
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Market View: TSMC's AI Surge, Apple's Showdown with OpenAI & Oil's Hormuz Shock
2d ago00:21:39Tap to summarizeAI's biggest chipmaker is smashing records - but oil prices, legal battles and geopolitical tensions are testing investor confidence. Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack TSMC's blockbuster revenue growth ahead of earnings, the latest Middle East tensions pushing oil prices higher, and Apple's legal clash with OpenAI over its hardware ambitions. We also ask whether DBS deserves its S$200 billion valuation, examine the legal challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and look at Lum Chang Creations' move to the SGX Mainboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Women, don't ignore these subtle signs that your heart needs attention as you age
2d ago00:24:51Tap to summarizeHeart disease is the leading cause of death in women - yet many don't realise menopause marks a critical turning point for cardiovascular health. Hosted by Michelle Martin, Dr Pinakin V. Parekh explains how hormonal changes during menopause can increase risk of a heart attack. We also discuss hormone therapy, prevention and why women need a more integrated approach to midlife healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: Are Young Singaporeans Too Comfortable with Debt?
2d ago00:19:19Tap to summarizeDebt can build wealth - or quietly destroy it. So where's the line? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, explores whether attitudes towards borrowing are changing among younger Singaporeans. From mortgages and credit cards to investment leverage and premium financing for insurance, we examine when debt is a powerful financial tool - and when it becomes a dangerous trap. Plus, what are the financial and psychological guardrails that can help borrowers avoid costly mistakes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Earnings Season Begins - Will JPMorgan, Netflix and AI Giants Set the Market's Next Big Move?
3d ago00:14:56Tap to summarizeHosted by Michelle Martin, this episode previews a pivotal week for investors as earnings season kicks off with JPMorgan Chase and Netflix, while fresh inflation data and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions add another layer of uncertainty. We unpack Bank of America's top earnings picks, ask whether AI momentum can continue after standout performances from SK Hynix and Meta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Beyond Willpower, The New Science of Weight Loss
3d ago00:24:19Tap to summarizeMichelle speaks with the first Gastroenterologist in Singapore to be recognised as a National Fellow by World Obesity Federation, to find out about advances in weight control. As science transforms our understanding of obesity, experts now recognise it as a chronic disease shaped by biology, hormones and the brain - not just lifestyle choices. Hosted by Michelle Martin in conversation with Dr Ravishankar Asok-kumar, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterologist and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist at Singapore General Hospital, this episode explores why weight regain is so common, where GLP-1 medications and new minimally invasive treatments fit, and why personalised obesity care could change not just our weight, but our long-term health, confidence and quality of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: 3 Singapore REITs at a Turning Point
3d ago00:22:50Tap to summarizeShould you buy a REIT before it recovers? How can you tell if a REIT is on the path of recovery? Michelle finds out in this discussion as more investors ask if Singapore's beaten-down property trusts are finally turning the corner, or if the rebound is only temporary. After years of higher interest rates and weaker distributions, investors are looking for signs of a sustained recovery. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode examines three REITs to watch: Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust. We explore what their upcoming results could reveal about logistics demand, retail resilience, asset recycling, financing costs and the transformative potential of the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link. If you're hunting for income, this conversation highlights the metrics that matter most before making your next investment decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: AI's New Battleground, SK Hynix's Record Debut & Winners and Losers
6d ago00:13:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack SK Hynix's record-breaking US$26.5 billion U.S. listing and why investors are pouring money into the critical infrastructure powering artificial intelligence. We explore Meta's move into AI coding, OpenAI's launch of its long-awaited AI "super app," and the growing legal battle over whether AI companies should compensate news publishers for the content that trains their models. We also check in on a steadier Wall Street as geopolitical tensions ease and examine what calmer markets mean for investors. Finally, we look at why the next stage of the AI revolution may be won not just by software developers- but by the companies building the chips, memory and infrastructure behind it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The next era of intelligence - building living computers
6d ago00:22:43Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence has transformed the way we work, but could the next computing revolution come from biology instead? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the groundbreaking field of biological computing with Dr Chong Hon Weng, Founder and CEO of Cortical Labs. Discover how lab-grown human neurons are being fused with silicon chips to create computers that learn in fundamentally different ways from today's AI. We explore why Singapore is home to the country's first Biological Data Centre, how this technology could accelerate drug discovery for neurological diseases, dramatically reduce AI's energy consumption, and reshape robotics, cybersecurity and healthcare. Finally, Dr Chong tackles the ethical questions surrounding the use of living human brain cells and shares his vision for the future of intelligence itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: ETF Fee Wars, Singapore Banks & Where Income Investors Should Look Next
6d ago00:28:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, Tim Phillips, founder of TimTalksMoney, explores whether new lower-cost global ETFs genuinely challenge VWRA or whether fund size, liquidity and tracking matter more than headline fees. We examine why institutional investors are pouring back into Singapore equities and whether record-high prices for DBS, OCBC and UOB still leave room for further gains. The conversation also tackles one of the year's biggest investor dilemmas: should you rebalance after a volatile first half of 2026, or stay the course? Beyond Singapore, we assess whether Hong Kong dividend stalwarts like CLP Holdings, BOC Hong Kong and MTR offer attractive diversification alongside local banks and REITs. Finally, we discuss where CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust fit into an income portfolio and the key market catalysts investors should watch through the rest of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Is Smart Money Leaving the AI Trade or Rotating Into Its Next Chapter?
1w ago00:10:41Tap to summarizeTemasek's biggest increase in China investments in five years raises a fascinating question: what is long-term capital seeing that others may be missing? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack the Singapore investment giant's AI-driven strategy as its portfolio surpasses S$400 billion. We also examine how rising oil prices, Fed uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are rattling global markets, while more than two-thirds of technology stocks have slipped into correction territory. Plus, why Levi Strauss is outperforming expectations by reinventing denim for a new generation of consumers. In our Up or Down segment, we look at Broadcom, Apple, SpaceX, Luxshare, and South Korean equities to find out where momentum is building - and where investors are losing confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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