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Screwed Up Moments

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Despite being bullied and ostracized when she was young, Vicki had managed to overcome those early struggles to carve out an exciting career in the video effects industry in the United States. However, things would start to take a turn when she was invited to join a VR startup in Hollywood.  Sources: Vicki Lau website Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. For full track listing please head over to our show notes at www.fablproductions.com/screwedupmoments
In this episode, we speak with Si Hui from Glyph, an organization that runs subsidized programs for lower-income children. Here she shares more about the roots of the social enterprise, what sets them apart from a regular charity, why they value community so strongly, and last but not least, why she dropped out of university to work at Glyph full-time.  Sources Glyph Community What Do Millennials Want from Their Workplace? Millennial jobseekers say they’re upfront, ‘hungry’ and know their worth as employers learn to adapt Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. For full track listing please head over to our show notes at www.fablproductions.com/screwedupmoments
At the age of just 28 years old, Winifred Ling started to experience terrifying episodes of numbness, slurred speech, and minor bouts of stroke. As the symptoms progressed, she began to feel like a walking time-bomb, unsure of when the next attack would come, and would later be diagnosed with the rare cerebrovascular disorder known as Moyamoya disease. In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments Podcast, she shares the details of her experience, and the lasting impact that the diagnosis left on her. Sources: Winifred Ling Blog Stroke Treating strokes: A race against time Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. For full track listing please head over to our show notes at www.fablproductions.com/screwedupmoments
When Johnson was arrested for drug use several years ago, things looked bleak, with the former fitness trainer’s jet-setting lifestyle now replaced with a life behind bars. However, things would take a turn when he met with Bryan of Yellow Ribbon, who handed him the second chance he needed to get back on his feet again. Sources: Yellow Ribbon Website Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. For full track listing please head over to our show notes at www.fablproductions.com/screwedupmoments
Murphy’s Law states that “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”. But what happens when things go wrong and never seems to stop? In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we share just such a story with our guest Vivek, who recounts his journey launching his first book, and the various hurdles he faced along the way.   Sources: The Truth about the Millennial Generation by Vivek Iyyani with Channel NewsAsia Ethiroli Episode on Youths - Panel Discussion Vivek Iyyani website Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. For full track listing please head over to our show notes at www.fablproductions.com/screwedupmoments
The simplest mistakes can sometimes lead to the most devastating of consequences. In the first episode of Screwed Up Moments Podcast Season 3, we share the story of Rumini, whose mistake with an expired bottle of eyewash led to a lifetime of complications. Sources: 9 in family die after eating homemade corn noodles Toxic Corn Noodles Kill 8 in Northeast China Ali Daud LinkedIn Profile Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped SG Enable Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. For full track listing please head over to our show notes at www.fablproductions.com/screwedupmoments
Brand new season of Screwed Up Moments coming soon in Jan 2021 New guests. New stories. New Screwed Up Moments. Tune in to hear more about their pains and failures, but also about the incredible journeys that got them back on their feet again
The True Crime genre is a cultural juggernaut for a variety of reasons, but despite its popularity, their focus is often far from the whole truth. From the perspective of the victims, grief and trauma often linger on, and the suffering doesn’t end when the detective cracks the case and puts the criminal behind bars. In this Season 2 Finale episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we explore the hidden side of True Crime with the story of Jan Canty, a widow to a gruesome murder victim, who decided to speak out after 30 years of silence. Find out more about Jan’s book here: Website: http://www.jancantyphd.com/ Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089NGWXM9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Or you can listen to Jan’s podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/domino-effect-of-murder Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Slimheart Pitho Magnus Campanula Wahre An Oddly Formal Dance Sage the Hunter Thematic Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
Home is comfort. Home is security. Home is where our sense of belonging is fulfilled. But for some, home can be dysfunctional and terrifying. A place that brings up resentment rather than love, and which creates traumas instead of rosy memories. In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we explore this perspective of home with the story of Jessica Goh, someone whose experience was far more complicated than what your basic internet platitude would suggest. Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
When Clarence was younger, he had difficulty concentrating and studying due to his condition with ADHD. He scored poorly in exams, was teased and stigmatized and school, and his parents sacrificed and tried everything they could to help him succeed. Today however, he is the founder of Access, a non-profit organization that aims to combat inequality in Singapore by providing opportunities for students from underprivileged backgrounds. This is his story. You can find out more about Access at access-sg.co Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Ticky Tack Pitho Magnus Our Son The Potter Gambrel 3rd Chair Careless Morning Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
Several years ago, Tony found himself in a precarious position. He was an executive for a Fortune 500 company, he had worked hard and delivered project after project, but found that his values didn’t align with the environment that he was working in. Eventually, he left the corporate world to venture on his own path, except he would soon notice that the grass wasn’t necessarily greener on the other side.  You can find out more about Tony Loyd at tonyloyd.com Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Ticky Tack Pitho Magnus Our Son The Potter Gambrel 3rd Chair Careless Morning Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In this special episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we speak with Chong Ning Qian from AWARE to discuss their latest report on migrant wives. Here she shares more about what AWARE does as an organization, her own motivations for doing advocacy work, and the various issues and policies that plague the migrant wife population in Singapore. You can read the full report here: Migrant Wives in Distress Sources What you can and cannot do during the circuit breaker period Coronavirus: More cases of family violence during circuit breaker; police to proactively help victims A Scoping Review of the Health of East and Southeast Asian Female Marriage Migrants Making Trouble Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Feathered La Inglesa Kirkus Interlude Drone Thistle Micolai Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we speak with Kim Whitmore, an assistant professor who suffered the devastating loss of her child through stillbirth. Here she shares more about the painful experience, how the trauma has impacted her and her family, and how she is trying to live on and adjust to this new normal. You can find more information about the Alana Rose Foundation here: alanarose.org/ Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Feathered La Inglesa Kirkus Interlude Drone Thistle Micolai Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we speak with Angela Ng, a former top ranking corporate exec who dealt with the simultaneous losses of her mother and her marriage within the span of a year. She shares more about the contrast between her personal and professional lives, the state of emotional numbness she was in, and the turnaround she took to begin recovering from her screwed up moments.   You can find more information about Angela here: Book: chalkandchakras.com/blog/how-can-colours-teach-kids-about-emotions Website: antrepod.com Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Coulis-Coulis Gymnopedies-1 Rose Ornamental A Calendar Spread Valantis Vespers Diatom Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we speak with Bruce Mathieu, an ex-convict and former drug addict who went through a whirlwind journey spanning multiple crimes and prison sentences over the course of 30 years. Here he shares how his addiction began, how it impacted his life, and the remarkable turnaround that swore him off drugs for good. You can support Bruce by visiting The Living Well Café here: Facebook: facebook.com/thelivingwellcafe/ Instagram: instagram.com/thelivingwellcafe/ Website: thelivingcafe.com/ This episode also features a cross-promotion with another Singaporean podcast SGexplained. You can find their show here Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Union Hall Melody Slow Dial Petaluma The Bus at Dawn Jumpup Stake & Things Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In one of our heaviest episodes of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we speak with award-winning author Melony Hill, a survivor of many traumas and hardships who would go on to lead the mission-based organization Stronger Than My Struggles and the Crazy Like a Fox Tour. Here she shares her experience with domestic violence and abuse, mental illness, prostitution, and the incredible journey that led her to where she is today. You can find out more about Melony's work here: https://www.melonyhill.com/ Music Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Ferus Cut Clouds at the Gap Emmit Sprak Bright and Blank Our Own Melody Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In this episode of the Screwed Up Moments podcast, we share the story of Vincent Ng, someone who went through bouts of anxiety and depression to the point of near suicide. He shares his realization with the idea of internal scripts and how they impacted his life, as well as his incredible “self-help junkie” journey to find a solution to his problems. Sources: There’s No Such Thing as Free Will But we’re better off believing in it anyway. Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing is as follows: Our Quiet Company Daymaze Picnic March Ghost Byzantine Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fable Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
In the first episode of Screwed Up Moments Season 2, we share the incredible story of Anne Mekalian, a grade school teacher who went through a sudden and difficult ordeal that led her to become a quad amputee. The typically cheerful Anne shares what that experience was like physically and mentally, how she learned to cope with her new conditions, and the importance of positivity in the face of adversity. Sources: Jerry story Driving Mrs. M Driving Mrs. M – Facebook Page Anne Mekalian, Teacher Who Lost All 4 Limbs To Gangrene, Gets Fundraising Help From Third-Grade Students Teacher who lost limbs buys car with fundraising help from students Casey Reads a Letter to Mrs. M. Music: Theme music for the Screwed Up Moments podcast is the track “A Delicate Moment”, originally composed by Rico Lo of Melodise and performed by Julian Law for this podcast.  Music used in the main body of this episode was provided by Blue Dot Sessions and covered under their blanket license, which you can find at sessions.blue. Track listing in chronological order is as follows: Lover’s Hollow Balti 4th Chair Filing Away Night Light Credits The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fabl Productions. Executive producers are Simon Leow and Sherman Ho. Production and editing was done by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com
The Screwed Up Moments podcast is coming back with it's second season! More incredible guests, heart-breaking screw ups, and amazing stories. Subscribe wherever you listen! The Screwed Up Moments podcast is a joint production of Happiness Initiative and Fabl Productions. Production and editing by Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions. You can reach out to us through these links: Happiness Initiative Website: happinessinitiative.sg/ Facebook: facebook.com/happinessinitiative.sg/ Instagram: instagram.com/happinessinitiative.sg/ Fabl Productions Facebook: facebook.com/fablproductions      Instagram: instagram.com/fablproductions/ If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com
Hello guys, hope you are doing well, here is another episode of our bonus series, Screwed Up Moments Plus. In today's episode I am really excited to be speaking to Stephen Lew, who runs The School of Positive Psychology here in Singapore. His school promotes many of the same values that underlie many of our Screwed Up Moments stories including gratitude, resilience, or meaning, and several of the school’s graduates have even appeared on the podcast as well. Here we talk about how and why Stephen got into the field of positive psychology, his winding and unconventional route to get there, as well as his own podcast, Getting Naked with Happiness.   Hope you enjoy! You can check out The School of Positive Psychology here: https://www.positivepsych.edu.sg/ Listen to the Getting Naked with Happiness Podcast here: https://www.gettingnakedwithhappiness.com/ Also, just a heads up, we are finishing up production for Screwed Up Moments season 2, season to come soon! You can reach out to us through these links: Happiness Initiative Website: happinessinitiative.sg/ Facebook: facebook.com/happinessinitiative.sg/ Instagram: instagram.com/happinessinitiative.sg/ Fabl Productions Facebook: facebook.com/fablproductions Instagram: instagram.com/fablproductions/ If you have your own Screwed Up Moments story to share for future podcast episodes, do write us an e-mail at dkoordi@fablproductions.com.
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