The Couple's Classroom

What does it truly take to keep a marriage thriving for more than two decades through fame, health crises, grief, and daily routine? In the Season 1 Finale of The Couples Classroom, James Wong and Hazelle Teo welcome iconic Singapore celebrity couple Pierre Png and Andrea DeCruz to the couch for an inspiring masterclass on enduring partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when six months of raw, unfiltered relationship transparency is put under the public microscope? In the penultimate episode of Season 1, James Wong and Hazelle Teo sit down with producer PD Denn for an honest, data-driven After Action Review (AAR). From answering viewers' burning questions about missing wedding rings to analyzing 355 community comments spanning supportive feedback, constructive criticism, and blunt internet roasts, the trio reflects on the true emotional cost and rewarding impact of putting their private life on display.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a secure, high-flying corporate trajectory collides with a long-cherished dream? In the twenty-eighth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo welcome Mediacorp YES 933 radio DJ Joey Yu Rong to the classroom to unpack the complexities of taking massive career risks while in a committed relationship. Yu Rong shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder in enterprise management to pivoting into radio via The Star Voice at age 27.   Yu Rong opens up about how her husband, Tzin, turned individual anxieties into shared "we" goals, demonstrating that supporting a partner's aspirations isn't about being reckless, it's about building a responsible, unified safety net so both individuals can thrive together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to actually conceive, and how much of what we hear about fertility is just internet noise? In the twenty-seventh episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo welcome premier obstetrician, gynecologist, and urogynecologist Dr. Christopher Chong to the studio for an unfiltered Q&A session on pregnancy, conception techniques, and female health. Having delivered over 10,000 babies—including his own three children—Dr. Chris brings decades of clinical expertise and medical authority to the classroom.   The episode tackles real questions submitted by viewers, ranging from the mechanics of uterine tilting and optimal sexual positions to the truth behind changing vaginal pH for baby gender selection. Dr. Chris debunks common myths—like whether green tea destroys male sperm count or if belly shapes predict a baby’s gender—while breaking down complex medical conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and the step-by-step reality of IVF. This session serves as the ultimate practical guide for any couple navigating the journey to parenthood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a 7-year relationship ends in a viral, 50-minute YouTube exposé? In the twenty-sixth episode, James Wong and Hazelle Teo sit down to unpack Singapore's viral "Hougang ABC" cheating scandal, exploring how digital receipts, late-night Discord calls, and hidden Grab trips led to the ultimate breakdown of an engagement. James and Hazelle evaluate the rise of online emotional cheating, the moral dilemma bystanders face when spotting a friend's partner out in public, and the psychological weight of the "sunk cost fallacy" that keeps people in unhealthy relationships. Grounded in Dr. John Gottman's Trust Revival Method, this episode provides an essential framework on the 3 A's (Atone, Attune, Attach) required to repair broken trust, while exploring whether true forgiveness and recovery are ever fully possible after a major betrayal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.