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Two Pills in a PodEpisode 35: Talking All Things Motherhood with MichelleHi y'alllllllWe're back with another episode this week. We have Michelle on this week, chatting about all things motherhood - how her life changed after the arrival of her little one, new mum must-haves, breastfeeding and all those stuff!Hope you enjoy it :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-05-1752 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 34: Q&A with Dr Jolynn Koh (Part II) Here comes Part 2! In this episode, we have bombarded our dentist guest, Dr. Jolynn with tons of questions! Spit, don't rinse after brushing your teeth?! Would you pay £20 for a whitening toothpaste? Can charcoal toothbrushes make wonders? What do we do with dislocated jaw when we laugh too much? AHAHAHAHA tune in now find out from this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-04-1139 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 33: Dentistry in the UK VS Malaysia (Part I)Why dentistry? What it's like studying dentistry in the UK? What is the uni life in London like? Whats the difference between dentistry in the UK and Malaysia? In this episode, we invited Dr Jolynn Koh graduated from top dental school, King's College London to share her experience studying in the UK and working in Malaysia and share with us her uni experience in London, reverse culture shock, and the differences in work ethic and culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-03-2935 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 32: Being Pregnant and Giving Birth with Michelle LimTo celebrate Mother's Day this coming Sunday, we asked our friend Michelle, who is a baby mama to share her experience through her pregnancy and what child birth was like.. Eeeek! Needless to say, us two pills gasped a few times throughout the episode listening to Michelle's stories. Thank you mich93 for being our guest this episode, saranghae! We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the mothers out there, especially our moms, for their undying love, overpowering protectiveness and the home cooked meals! We hope you enjoy this episode, and please share it with...2022-03-2258 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 31: How To Start an Amazon Business (ft Nathaniel) Part IIPART 2 IS HERE! if you want to know how to make money while you sleep by creating passive income from Amazon…. TUNE IN NOW! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-03-1532 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 30: How To Start an Amazon Business (ft. Nathaniel) Part 1*drumrollllll* We finally invited Candies’ fiance, Nathaniel, to join us in Season 3 to talk about how to start an Amazon business. If you are looking for side hustles, this episode is PERFECT FOR YOU! Listen NOW! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-03-0830 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 29: Siblings Love (part two)yes we cant stop bragging about how awesome our siblings are. so here’s part TWO for you!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-03-0122 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 28: Siblings LoveComing towards the end of the month of LOVE, we thought we could dedicate one episode to our little brothers and sisters. because we normally express our love by hitting them and seldom saying out loud. So we have two full-length episodes telling them how much we love (hate) them. HAHAHA! Andrew, Marcus, Eunice, Val, Yang, make sure you tune in NOW! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2022-02-2227 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 27: The 36 Questions That Lead to Love (Part 2)Hi everyone! Here’s the second part of the questions, hope you enjoy it!__________19. If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why?20. What does friendship mean to you?21. What roles do love and affection play in your life?22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.23. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other pe...2022-02-1542 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 26: 36 Questions That Lead To Love (Part 1)Following on from last week’s episode about learning how to love ourselves, this week we have another love related topic. While brainstorming for the episodes this season, we decided to dedicate the month of february to LOVE. So as you’ve heard last week, we started it with SELF LOVE. This week we are going to answer 36 questions that will potentially lead to love. In 1997, a psychologist Arthur Aron from Stony Brook University created 36 questions that tests accelerated intimacy between two strangers. The idea is that mutual vulnerability through self-disclosure fosters closeness and has an impact on th...2022-02-0846 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 25: Self-Love: Why is it so hard?!To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.. or so Oscar Wilde said! People come and go, but we live with ourselves our whole life. If loving others are so common and sometimes effortless, why is loving ourselves so hard? Why are we so unnecessarily hard on ourselves? What does it take to learn to love ourselves? We wish it’s as simple as drawing a warm bath..It takes a lot of commitment and effort to practise self-love. It’s no secret that we tend to be our own harshest judge. In this...2022-02-0138 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 24: Chinese New Year Traditions and New Year’s Resolutions!Hello there thrill seekers and good day to ya! Welcome back to Two Pills in a Pod, we are at Season 3 eyyyyyy! We are starting Season 3 by giving a giant nod to one of the biggest holidays in the Chinese culture, Chinese New Year! As most of y’all know, next week is Chinese New Year. As we welcome the year of Tiger, we want to talk a little bit about the history of Chinese New Year, our favourite part of the day, the traditions surrounding Chinese New Year, and some superstitions surrounding the holidays! Are we Ch...2022-01-2535 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 23: Q&A Part 2 - End of Season!Thank you so much for showering us with love and attention! Some of you have been following us throughout season 1 and 2 now so thank you so much for sticking with us through thick and thin… 23 episodes WOW! Kudos to us! getting emotional here now.. Here comes to the end of Season 2! Not to worry, we will come back with more amazing content, STAY TUNED! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-11-1632 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 22: Out & Proud: Living The Best Life I Can with Glen Lim (Part 2)Thank you for all the support you’ve shown for Episode 21. We are so happy that you’ve found it inspiring. As we are coming to a close for Season 2, we want to also say thank you to all of our guests this season. We really appreciate your time and your story. It’s not quite over yet, this week we continued our chat with Glen, diving more deeply into his married life in London with his partner and fur babies! We spoke about how life as a gay man might differ in London compared to his hometo...2021-11-0927 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 21: Out & Proud: A Candidly Honest Conversation with Glen LimIdentity. It is who or what a person is. It is so important to know who you are and be loved by your loved ones for exactly who you are. In this episode, we want to explore the topic of sexual orientation, specifically homosexuality. We have wanted to talk about it for awhile, but us pills can’t shed any light on this topic, so that’s why we’ve invited a very special guest to have this conversation with. We are so happy and honoured that our guest today shared his coming out journey on our podcast.Gle...2021-11-0234 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 20: Q&A time! Part 1Here comes my favorite episode so far! Q&A time! Thank you for throwing us questions on Instagram and we have spread this into two episodes! Again, thank you so much for supporting us through Season 1 & Season 2.… Let us know what you want to hear from us in the next season and continue to inspire us with more ideas! xoxo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-10-2639 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 19: The Truth About Negative Body Image“You’re too fat, why don’t you try exercising?..” “You’re too skinny, why don’t you eat more?..” Who else is sick of hearing these sentences uttered in family gathering and bantering among friends? We feel the pressure to meet society’s (unrealistic) standards of beauty, from the height of our nose to the circumference of our waist. We are often the subject of scrutiny from friends and family when we don’t fit into the mold of beauty standards. How do we deal with it? In this episode, we discussed our experiences dealing with the not...2021-10-1940 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 18: How I Turn My Passion Into A Career (ft: Elizabeth Marietta)On today’s episode we have another one of our immensely talented friend as a guest. She studied Finance in Queen’s University of Belfast and went back home after university to work on her family’s business. Last year, thanks to the whole world slowing down, she has had a chance to re-examine her career and she has decided to pursue one of her great passions - photography. Specifically, pre-wedding photography. Needless to say, we are super inspired by Elizabeth and her willingness to pursue her passion. We know it ain’t easy and many of us are w...2021-10-0530 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 17: Working as a pharmacist in the UK vs. Malaysia (ft. Shen & Zimin)HAPPY WORLD PHARMACIST DAY! We hope by now you realize that pharmacist is actually our day job and this podcast is just a side hustle! In this episode, we invited our friends back in uni, Zimin and Shen to share their experiences working as a pharmacist in Malaysia. Zimin and Shen also talked about how they made the decisions to move back home for good, how to adapt to the work culture back home, any reverse culture shock, what exams you need to take to become a qualified pharmacist, the differences in work-life balance, pay...2021-09-2841 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 16: How to settle in the UK? ILR application Q&A with Candies SutantoIndefinite Leave to Remain, or UK settlement, grants an applicant the right to live and work in the UK without any immigration restrictions. It is a mandatory requirement for non-EEA nationals looking to apply for British citizenship. Candies has successfully applied for her ILR a few months ago and she has received tons of questions from everyone! Soooooo we decided to make one episode to answer everyone’s questions! We covered the basics such as the eligibility criteria, timescale, and the documents you need to prep beforehand. We also talked about which solicitor you can go for and the fe...2021-09-2126 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 15: Fulfilling Asian Parents’ Dream: Life of an Airbus Engineer with Ian Antonio Lee (Part 2)We hope you enjoyed last week’s episode and are excited for part two! As promised, on this week’s episode, Ian is back to tell us more about his experience working for Airbus, from internship to full time employment. He also shared what he does daily in the company and how he got there in the first place! Don’t worry, we asked all the questions and made sure that we didn’t leave any stone unturned. He really makes engineering sounds interesting (eyyyy) and shared his tips for any of you considering a career in Engineering. Or even if...2021-09-1426 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 14: Fulfilling Asian Parents’ Dream: Engineering Edition with Ian Antonio Lee (Part 1)You know the Asian parents’ trifecta. You either be a lawyer, an engineer, or a doctor (or a dentist or a pharmacist). On today’s episode, we have invited one of our friend who has chosen one of that career path and is loving it. He’s a Malaysian Automation Engineer who is working in Airbus in Wales, UK. We met Ian Antonio Lee in Queen’s University Belfast and through his outgoing and friendly personality, we became friends. We are proud to call him our friend because not only is he our go-to guy when our smoke alarm wouldn’t...2021-09-0726 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 13: WE ARE BACK! A Little Catch Up and Our Podcast Journey So FarWelcome back to Season 2! Did you miss us? Have you been enjoying your summer so far? We certainly have missed talking nonsense into the mic.. That’s why we’re so excited to be back!!We’re opening Season 2 with a little catch-up segment where we check in with each other and also update you listeners on the happenings as SO MUCH has happened since the last time you heard from us! * wink wink *Kid you not, we got so many questions about how we produce this podcast, the logistics, and how much time we invest...2021-08-3137 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 12: The Game of DatingI hope you know CPR.. because you just took my breath away!Ahh.. dating. We’ve all experienced the ups and downs of dating. When you giggle like an idiot reading his texts, stay up way past midnight to talk to him on the phone, when life feels like a Drew Barrymore rom-com. That excitement of flirting with that cute guy you swiped right for, looking for excuses just to start a conversation with him, bringing him up in every conversation with your friends, that rush you feel when he first held your hand and kissed you…2021-07-2744 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 11: The Break-upIn this episode, two pills shared their breakup stories and how they survived the heartbreaks. We talked about the dumb things we have done to get attention from our exes, the social media stalking with our FBI friends, the find-myself self-reflection cliche, and the grieving process before moving on. Breakups are tough, but breaking up during a pandemic, HA! Can you imagine crying under the mask and gasping for air at the same time? Yes, you want to be the drama queen and cut your hair short, but guess what, hairdressers are closed! Food heals all wounds...2021-07-2035 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 10: How To Make Your Long Distance Relationship Work with Chee Wei ChenThey say missing someone gets easier everyday because even though you are one day away from the last time you saw them, you are one day closer to the next time you will. Hmm… Even with the advancement of technology, long distance relationship is still no easy matter. It takes a lot of commitment and hard work. And not to mention, a heck load of trust. We feel you, sisters and brothers.We’d like to keep things interesting and introduce you to one of our dear friend, Chee Wei Chen (@cheeweichen) in this episode. She...2021-07-1329 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 09: Adulting 101 - What is a mortgage?Adulting is tough. I know. You think it’s about time and you’re looking to buy a home now. You look at your bank account and ask yourself: Can you afford that? Are you going to cash buy? If the answer is no, then you are most likely going to need a mortgage. Following our last episode, two pills are going to give you some insights on what is a mortgage, what are the types of mortgage available and where you can seek professional advice. We also share with you our experience on getting a mo...2021-07-0629 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 08: Should I Rent or Should I Buy? That is The QuestionJUST LISTED! LISTEN NOW! Should I RENT or Should I BUY? That is the real question we keep asking ourselves especially when the quarter-life crisis hits! In this episode, the two pills are sharing their renting and buying experiences in the UK. This will hopefully give you some tips on what you should look into when you are deciding between renting or buying a place. Are renting processes in Northern Ireland and England the same? Is buying a house smarter than renting? Where can we get help in the house-buying process? Should we give in...2021-06-2931 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 07: Relationships, Comparing Ourselves to Our Boyfriends’ Ex, Our Love LanguagesIn this episode, we left our poker faces at home and put all our cards on the table. We talk about our experiences being in a relationship, what we look for in a lifetime partner, dating someone from different racial backgrounds, how we deal with comparing ourselves with our boyfriend’s ex-es, and our love languages. You bet it’s a juicy one!——Timestamps:Candies and Jessica talked briefly about the serious relationships they’ve had (00:41)What qualities we look for in a lifetime partner (02:45)Candies spoke about her...2021-06-2234 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 06: Let’s Talk about Money & Coins!As we are just regular two pills rolling in the dispensary, we invited a close friend who is working in the industry, Henry Homer, *cheers* to talk about finance in general, the crypto frenzy, and the saving pots. We also shared how we managed our income, saving and investing our money! VIP Guest - Henry HomerEnergy Risk Manager specializing in electric power, natural gas, and crude oil. Responsible for tailoring flexible energy risk management strategies across major European markets. Current business portfolios include a diverse range of multi-geographic and multi-portfolio corporations.2021-06-1535 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 05: We Love Traveling - Not The TragediesTuan-tuan dan puan-puan, selamat datang di Two Pills in a Pod podcast episode 5.. Silah pasang tali keledar anda. Perjalanan ini akan mengambil masa selama 37 menit. (Ladies and gentlemen, welcome abroad to Two Pills in a Pod podcast episode 5.. Please fasten your seat belt. The journey today will take approximately 37 minutes.) Raise your hands up if you miss travelling like we do! Colour us lucky, we have been on a few holidays together during our time in University. From getting sunburnt in Majorca to running around Budapest drunk on wine, we have (almost) done it all. We thought...2021-06-0837 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 04: The One Where We Talk About FriendshipsWe strongly believe that friends are the family that you choose for yourselves. Therefore, they are an important part of our lives. BFF, right? We form bonds with our friends that are so unique and strong, we build a secondary family while being away from home. These friendships are so precious to us, but some of our friends chose to move back home after university. Keeping the friendships going ain’t easy - especially when you throw in time differences and distance into the mix. We are definitely not strangers to long distance friendships, and our friends are too im...2021-06-0129 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 03: Adulting 101: How We Found Jobs in the UK - From International Students to PharmacistsUnless you’re a member of the Royal Family, everyone has found themselves in that position where they have to look and apply for jobs, work on their CVs, and attend interviews. We all know how gruelling that process can be. However, the journey becomes extra hard when you throw in immigration status, minimum salary requirements and expiring visas!As working adults in the UK, we recognise our privilege in having found employers that can hire AND sponsor us. In this episode, we share our experiences in looking for jobs in the UK, why we ch...2021-05-2533 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 02: Anti-Asian Racism- About Time We Talk About ThisHave you ever walked on the street minding your own business and suddenly someone is shouting racial slurs at you? Have you ever been made uncomfortable when someone makes a comment about your race? Have you been that person who was insensitive to other races and now want to do better?In this episode, we chatted with our friend, Sharon, about the issues surrounding the recent anti-Asian racism that have risen since the pandemic, what brought us here, and what we can do moving forward? We know it takes more than an episode in a p...2021-05-1851 min
Two Pills in a PodEpisode 01: Hello World! Welcome to Two Pills in A PodCandies and Jessica are two best friends who have been through different phases of lives together and stuck with each other through thick and thin. In this episode, we shared a bit of our background, where we are from and the culture shocks we stumbled upon while living in this foreign land. We also talked about how we came up with this podcast, why we launched it and what we want you to get out of these episodes! University life is like a roller-coaster ride, and we loved it! The adrenaline rush, the ups and do...2021-05-0224 min