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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: Grab and Palantir Rally, SpaceX Faces Earnings Test, Microsoft's AI Surge Continues
3d ago00:11:41Tap to summarizeMarkets extended their gains as investors rewarded companies delivering strong earnings despite an uncertain economic backdrop. Michelle Martin examines Grab's stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised outlook, Palantir's blockbuster AI-fuelled growth, and why all eyes are on SpaceX ahead of its latest earnings report. She also looks at Wall Street's push towards record highs, Microsoft's best run in more than two decades, Amazon's return to a US$3 trillion valuation, Snap's optimism around AI-powered smart glasses, Parkway Life REIT's resilient performance, First Sponsor's disappointing results, and why the Japanese yen is back in focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is It Just Ageing or COPD? Don't Ignore Persistent Breathlessness
3d ago00:23:35Tap to summarizeMany people assume becoming breathless is simply part of getting older - but it could be a sign of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition that is often diagnosed too late. Michelle Martin speaks with Dr Jim Teo, Respiratory Physician at O2 Healthcare Group, about why COPD is frequently mistaken for normal ageing, the warning signs people shouldn't ignore, and how delayed diagnosis can dramatically reduce lung function. Dr Teo shares the story of a 75-year-old patient whose lung capacity fell to just 30%, explains how pulmonary rehabilitation can improve quality of life. Listeners share their pressing questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: How to Turn Your Retirement Savings Into Lasting Income
3d ago00:23:04Tap to summarizeWhat is the best way to spend during retirement? Michelle Martin speaks with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, about one of the most overlooked aspects of retirement planning: the decumulation phase. They discuss why retirement investing requires a completely different mindset. The conversation also explores the 4% withdrawal rule. You may actually do better with spending a different drawdown percentage. Grace shares practical insights into structuring retirement income to preserve wealth, maintain financial confidence, and enjoy a more secure retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Wall Street's Big Week: Earnings, Jobs and the Next Market Test
4d ago00:10:31Tap to summarizeMarkets are entering a pivotal week as investors brace for another wave of corporate earnings and a closely watched US jobs report that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Michelle Martin examines why Bank of America is bullish on Spotify and Ralph Lauren ahead of earnings, the diverging fortunes of Apple and Amazon, and what results from Palantir, AMD, Disney, Uber and Airbnb could reveal about AI, consumer spending and travel demand. She also looks at Berkshire Hathaway's steady rise, Nio's strong vehicle deliveries, the Straits Times Index's impressive July performance, the debate over Great Eastern's rally, and why the latest Spider-Man blockbuster is proving that the right franchise can still deliver box office magic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 in 4 of us will have chronic kidney disease by 2036, here is why we need to start thinking about treatment options
4d ago00:17:56Tap to summarizeBeyond dialysis there is still kidney care! When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, many patients assume dialysis is the only option. But it may not always be the best choice. Singapore has launched Renalssance, a pioneering national initiative that integrates palliative care earlier into the treatment of advanced kidney disease. Michelle Martin speaks with A/Prof Yeo See Cheng, Senior Consultant and kidney specialist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, about how Renalssance is reshaping kidney care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View : Apple Stumbles, Amazon Surges: Two Very Different AI Earnings Stories
1w ago00:10:09Tap to summarizeBig Tech earnings take centre stage as Apple and Amazon deliver sharply contrasting messages to investors. Michelle Martin examines why Apple’s strong sales weren’t enough to reassure markets, while Amazon’s massive AI investment plans sent its shares soaring. She also looks at Hongkong Land’s S$1.1 billion Wheelock Place acquisition, strong earnings from Great Eastern and Seatrium, Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s special dividend proposal, and why South Korea’s Kospi has become one of Asia’s best-performing stock markets recently. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's next for Wakuda - How John Kunkel views the future of hospitality in an age of AI
1w ago00:25:35Tap to summarizeComing soon - Wakuda at MBS will be transformed. You'll also be able to experience Wakuda elsewhere in Asia. Michelle Martin speaks with John Kunkel, Founder and CEO of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, whose portfolio includes CHICA, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill and WAKUDA, to find out how the visionary identifies winning concepts and his thoughts on the future of luxury hospitality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: What Singapore Traders Are Buying to Profit off Market Volatility
1w ago00:12:23Tap to summarizeHow are retail traders responding to a year dominated by geopolitical tensions, volatile oil prices and shifting market sentiment? Michelle Martin speaks with Dani Magner, Chief Growth Officer at Plus500, whose platform serves around 33 million users worldwide, about what trading data from Singapore reveals about investor behaviour in 2026. This discussion is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Really Drives Your Personality?
1w ago00:27:40Tap to summarizeMichelle Martin gets up close with a personality typology system that can help explain why people react so differently to the very same situation. In the first episode of a new Live Well with Michelle series, Michelle Martin sits down with Cindy Leong, Founder of The Enneagram Academy, to explore the Enneagram, they unpack what sets the Enneagram apart from other personality models, why it focuses on our core motivations rather than just behaviour, and how understanding your type can reveal hidden strengths, blind spots, and recurring patterns in relationships and at work. This episode lays the foundation for a series that will explore each of the nine Enneagram types in depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Keppel's Transformation, Fed Divisions & the AI Spending Boom
1w ago00:07:03Tap to summarizeMarkets weighed a flurry of corporate earnings alongside an unusually divided Federal Reserve, leaving investors with fresh questions about where opportunities lie. Michelle Martin unpacks Keppel's sharp drop in headline profit and why its underlying business tells a much stronger story as the company continues its asset-light transformation. She also explores why DBS believes StarHub could emerge as an unexpected winner following the collapse of the M1-Simba deal, and what renewed consolidation could mean for Singapore's telecom sector. The programme also covers a strong turnaround at Starbucks, a volatile night on Wall Street following a split Fed decision, and the latest winners and losers from the AI investment cycle, including Microsoft, Samsung Electronics and Meta Platforms. Plus, Singtel's reported plans to unlock value from its fast-growing data centre business, Nxera, through a potential dual listing and REIT, and in the Last Word, why FIFA's proposed US$20 billion commercial rights deal raises bigger questions about the growing influence of private capital in global sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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