Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast

In this episode of Doing Well, we explore the research behind video games and their relationship with digital social connectedness. While video games are often portrayed negatively in traditional media from claims of promoting violence to enabling harmful online interactions — this conversation focuses on their positive impact. Our guest, Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D., sheds light on how gaming can foster connection, creativity, and well...

Research has shown that when well-being becomes central to leadership, teams are more engaged, creative, and resilient. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews leadership consultant Zi Kit Toh on what it takes to balance performance and well-being as a leader in the workplace.

With humble beginnings leading student well-being and engagement on university campuses, Zi Kit Toh is no...

Positive, supportive relationships are often viewed as a nice-to-have, when in reality, they are essential for our mental health and overall well-being. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews happiness consultant Simon Leow to find out more about how our relationships shape our minds and lives.

Based in Singapore, Simon Leow is the co-founder of Happiness Initiative, a social ent...

Over the decades, technology has transformed from being just a tool, to the very basis of how we see ourselves and interact with others. But what does this mean for our mental health and life satisfaction? This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo consults learning intervention senior lecturer Matthew Harrison to find out.

Currently based at the University of Melbourne, Matthew Harrison is an expe...

Curiosity often gets overlooked as a tool for mental health, but new scientific research shows it can be a powerful ally in managing anxiety. This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo consults psychologist Joy Hou for expert advice on facing our anxious thoughts with inquiry, rather than avoidance.

Based in Singapore, Joy Hou is a registered psychologist and a full member of the Singapore Psycholo...

In times of crisis, effective leadership is essential. While adversity can test even the most resilient of teams, great leaders bring stability, trust, and vision that can lift teams to even greater heights. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo consults psychoanalyst Molly Castelloe, Ph.D. on what it takes to lead through crises. 

With a doctorate in theater and psychology, Molly Castello...

Every team is a shadow of the man at the top: leadership shapes every aspect of the workplace, from social connection to productivity. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews psychologist Dr. Louise Lambert for practical insights and advice on fostering workplace well-being as a leader.

With experience in counseling, mental health, education, and primary healthcare, Dr. Louise Lam...

Social connection is often viewed as a ‘nice-to-have’, but in reality, it’s a fundamental human need that shapes our health, happiness, and performance — and this rings true in the workplace. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews workplace consultant and researcher Anetta Pizag on what it means to create a culture of connection in the office.

Currently based at Athena Blue Globa...

Every dollar you spend is a reflection of what you value the most. Yet, many of us fall into habits of mindless consumption, missing the opportunity to use our resources for genuine fulfillment. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews marketing professor Nicole L. Mead on what it means to spend meaningfully.

The founder and director of the Well-Being Research Lab (WiRL), Nicole L....

Financial well-being is a cornerstone of overall health and happiness, yet it’s often misunderstood or neglected in pursuit of materialism. This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant interviews financial wellness expert Joyce Marter, LCPC on what healthy financial behavior looks like.

With over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and entrepreneur, Joyce Marter, LCPC’s curren...

In today's increasingly digital world, many of us find ourselves working remotely or in hybrid environments. But how do we maintain our social well-being when we're physically distant from our colleagues? This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by business psychologist Helen Morris Brown to learn more.

Formerly a theatre stage manager and corporate film producer, Helen Morris Brown hol...

Are you ready to embrace the single life and thrive? This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by social scientist Dr. Bella DePaulo to learn more about what it takes to thrive as a single person in a relationship-centred world.

Having been dubbed America’s foremost thinker and writer on the single experience, Dr. Bella DePaulo is the leading expert on single life. Dr. Bella DePaulo has ...

Many of us struggle with perfectionism - a desire to complete a task to an impossibly high standard, sometimes rendering it too overwhelming to even begin. Many people thrive on a hardworking lifestyle, or on creativity, but perfectionism may push them to a point of burnout, or of creative block. 

Joining host Lu Ngo for this episode is certified Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner Carina Yeap. She is the founder of E...

Can a simple nudge spark a lifelong love of learning? This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by behavioral researcher Ross E. O’Hara, Ph.D. to find out more.

A behavioral researcher at Persistence Plus, Ross E. O’Hara, Ph.D. applies his expertise in behavioral science to develop scalable interventions that improve college student retention. He travels around the United States speaking...

With the rapid development of the internet and social media, occupying pockets of boredom with mindless scrolling has never been easier. But what if those mundane moments are the key to imaginative brilliance? This week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo consults clinical counsellor and educator Mark A. Hawkins, Ph.D. to explore various ways to turn boredom into creativity.

Apart from his professions...

Recent studies have shown that creativity is associated with better well-being. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne interviews art therapist Svetlana Bykovec, AThR to investigate the psychological benefits of creative expression and how even the most non-creative individuals can tap into their artistic selves.

For over 15 years, Svetlana Bykovec, AThR has woven empathy an...

In an era marked by global uncertainty, it’s natural to feel a sense of anxiety about the future. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. on how the practice of morbid curiosity can, unexpectedly, offer benefits to our well-being.

Based at the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, Coltan Scrivner, Ph.D. investigates the ...

Rest is often overlooked as a crucial component of well-being, be it due to societal or internal expectations. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews internal medicine physician Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.

Also a work-life integration researcher, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is the founder of the professional development agency Restorasis. The firm is dedicated to restoring well-...

Love, in all its forms, is a fundamental human experience. But far too often, we forsake self-love in pursuit of love for others. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews counsellor and clinical supervisor Theresa Pong on what it means to maintain a balance between the two. 

Based in the bustling nation of Singapore, Theresa is not only a registered counsellor and clinical supervis...