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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From thespian to therapist — why George Chan now helps others heal and find hope

CNA938 Rewind

George Chan has built an illustrious career in theatre for over 30 years — as an actor, singer, director, choreographer, and a talent competition judge on television. Since 2024, he has also been a psychotherapist in private practice, with a particular interest in grief therapy. George shares the challenges of his growing-up years, the personal experiences that led him to seek therapy as an adult, why he subsequently decided to become a therapist, and how he has come to appreciate the synergy between theatre and therapy.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Caffeine helps restore memory function after sleep loss

A new study from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine suggests that caffeine may do more than fight fatigue - it could also help restore certain memory functions affected by sleep loss. But how much is too much, and when does that daily cup start working against you? Cheryl Goh unpacks the science behind caffeine, its effects on memory and performance, and what this means for daily habits here in Singapore with Dr Wong Lik‑Wei, first and co-corresponding author of the study.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Claypot comforts Lo Hey style

Lo Hey HK Restaurant is marking its first anniversary with a new Cantonese sizzling claypot series that brings together old-school comfort and a few fresher, more playful twists. Cheryl Goh speaks with Reuben Chua, Co-Founder of Lo Hey to explore the ideas behind the menu, from classic black pepper beef claypots to richer and newer signatures like the hairy crab roe noodles.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Future is Meow - Rocking the SG stage with Ultra Mega Cat Attack

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with members from local rock group Ultra Mega Cat Attack, a Singaporean six-piece alt-rock band known for wearing custom feline masks to maintain anonymity and focus on their music. The members will talk about the band’s beginnings, the process of writing and recording their songs, and what it’s like touring Taiwan compared to Singapore. They’ll also talk about the songs featured on their latest EP or mini album, “The Future is Meow”. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians - like Ultra Mega Cat Attack - at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - Exploring the Artistic & Colourful "World of Ying" by Phuay Li Ying

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about ‘World of Ying’, a multidisciplinary artistic practice founded by Phuay Li Ying – a Singapore-based artist and designer. Phuay will take listeners back to her early days when she set up ‘Ying the Label’, a homegrown fashion brand where she dressed Singapore's ministers at the 2017 National Day Parade. She’ll then talk about working for her family before launching her new creative brand ‘World of Ying’– returning to her roots as an artist.

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CNA938 Rewind - Me Encanta! Exploring the Canary Island’s Tenerife with Kelsey McNamara

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with travel content creator, Kelsey McNamara who goes by @kelseygosolooo on Instagram and TikTok. McNamara will describe her solo trip to Tenerife - an island of the Canary Islands which is a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. She’ll talk about island living, eating the freshest seafood and exploring Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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