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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: DBS Delivers, Disney Delights, and Can SpaceX Investors Bounce Back?
2d ago00:10:34Tap to summarizeDBS posts another record quarter, lifting profits and rewarding shareholders with a higher dividend. Disney surprises Wall Street with strong earnings, while US stocks hover near record highs on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. We also examine why Eli Lilly continues to dominate the weight-loss drug market, whether SpaceX investors should stay the course after a disappointing post-IPO performance, and ask if every diversified portfolio should include an oil major as protection against geopolitical shocks. Plus, a debate over whether AI is creating genuine long-term winners - or the next investment bubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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READ WITH MICHELLE: How to get through to anyone
2d ago00:07:27Tap to summarizeWhy do some people still get their message across when the receiver is angry while the rest of us feel like we are hitting a brick wall in our struggle to be heard? In this episode, Michelle Martin explores Just Listen by Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist who trained FBI hostage negotiators and argues that influence begins not with speaking, not with persuasion but with an act that lowers resistance. Discover practical techniques to build empathy, defuse conflict, and connect with even the most difficult people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: Can SpaceX recover the way Facebook did? Are you missing a key component of today's portfolio if you invest in the S&P 500 for diversification?
2d ago00:21:49Tap to summarizeCould Tesla and SpaceX ever merge, or are geopolitical realities too great to overcome? We examine SpaceX's first earnings report as a public company and whether investors sitting on losses should take comfort from the recoveries of companies like Meta - or worry about becoming the next Alibaba. We also debate whether soaring profits at the world's biggest oil companies are a sign of corporate greed or simply the consequence of geopolitical conflict. Plus, Arun shares how investors can separate genuine AI winners from companies merely riding the hype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Big Oil Booms, SpaceX Stumbles & Singapore Banks Take Centre Stage
3d ago00:12:12Tap to summarizeGeopolitical tensions continue to reshape global markets, with Big Oil emerging as one of the biggest winners. Michelle Martin looks at why BP and Saudi Aramco are posting blockbuster profits as higher energy prices boost earnings, even as U.S. President Donald Trump criticises oil giants over soaring fuel costs. She also examines why SpaceX shares fell despite beating revenue expectations, as investors questioned the hefty cost of its AI ambitions. Plus, Wall Street hits fresh record highs, Jeff Bezos plans another multi-billion-dollar Amazon share sale, HSBC delivers a strong earnings beat, and it's a crucial week for Singapore's banks as DBS, OCBC and UOB prepare to report results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Your Smartwatch Isn't Telling You
3d ago00:20:59Tap to summarizeToday, millions of people track their sleep, heart rate, stress and activity using smartwatches and fitness trackers. But are we making full use of these devices, or are we simply checking numbers without knowing what to do next? Michelle Martin speaks with Edwan Chiam, Founder of Signsbeat, about how wearable technology could evolve from passive tracking to personalised health guidance. Edwan noticed the health of people around him was taking sharp turns; that inspired him and his co-founder to launch Singapore health-tech startup Signsbeat. Their mission? To help people move beyond simply collecting health data and start understanding what that data is really telling them. They discuss how Singaporeans are using smartwatches today, the health metrics that matter most, common misconceptions about wearable data, and how better interpretation of physiological signals could empower individuals to make smarter decisions about their health and wellbeing. Guest: Edwan Chiam, Founder, Signsbeat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money and Me: STI at Record Highs - Should you buy as Singapore Stocks Keep Climbing?
3d ago00:22:05Tap to summarizeThe Straits Times Index has just delivered its strongest monthly gain since November 2020, surging 8.8% to a fresh record high. But after such a powerful rally, where do investors go from here? Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about what's been driving Singapore's stock market, and what to watch as Singapore's major banks report earnings, as Michelle asks whether there are still compelling buying opportunities still exist despite the market's record run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Market View: Grab and Palantir Rally, SpaceX Faces Earnings Test, Microsoft's AI Surge Continues
4d 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
4d 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
4d 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
5d 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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