Relationships Episodes
Surviving Schizophrenia: A Mother and Son Story
May 7, 2021
When Madam Kim falls into a depression following her divorce, her young son Kee Whay decides he should become a doctor. His wish: to mend his mother's broken heart. But as his own struggles with schizophrenia begin to emerge…
Hidayah Hisham — When Grief and Incarceration Meet in Film
April 22, 2021
When Hidayah Hisham was nine, she was unable to make sense of her Dad’s disappearance. 17 years later, she confronts her own past when she films the story of Siti — a daughter fighting for her father’s freedom — in her docum…
Pasi Sahlberg — What We Learn When We Let Kids Play
Jan. 18, 2021
Pasi Sahlberg puts forth the case as to why play is an essential part of every child’s life. We discover the benefits of children and young people when they follow their own ideas and interests, in their own way, and for the…
hey Christmas, bye 2020.
Dec. 30, 2020
In this final episode of 2020, Ezra calls up a friend and finds out how the coronavirus affected his Christmas plans. Bio Johanan Sen has worked across the fields of strategic consulting, data-driven marketing, creative adve…
Takahara Suiko — Processing The Rage is Tiring
Dec. 14, 2020
Takahara Suiko is the brainchild behind The Venopian Solitude, the genre-defying experimental electro-pop-nusantara indie band. In this episode, she reflects on the concept of “Hō-ren-sō” (報・連・相) from her time in Japan; how …
Project Notes: How To Lead a Band and the Virtues of Being Lazy
Dec. 14, 2020
Project Notes: where tips, thoughts and takeaways come together. This episode features Takahara Suiko (ep 003), bandleader of the Venopian Solitude, singer-songwriter, actor, writer (and now podcaster). She explores the natu…
John Hendry — On Why Relationships Matter
Nov. 12, 2020
Ezra reconnects with his ex-house master from school, John Hendry. In this episode, John discusses how the loss of a loved one can alter one's perspective on relationships. Committing his life as an educator for more than 50…
Project Notes: The 5 Key Elements of a Quality Relationship
Nov. 12, 2020
On this bonus episode, John Hendry (ep 001) shares the 5 key elements of a quality relationship. The basic elements of a quality relationship are trust, forgiveness, integrity, hope (optimism), and compassion. And while they…