NGL People

NGL, it's just me, myself, and my loneliness

Is loneliness all too familiar? CNA calls it 'a silent epidemic' and WHO list it as a global public health concern. Hear Gilbert, Jesslyn and Josh share their personal experience about loneliness, and delve deeper on the universal need of personal connection!

NGL, I restarted my career at 27

Is it too late to restart your career? Did I just waste my time studying something I am not going to use? What if... I wasn't meant to do this at all and I lose my chance of doing something else? Hear from Oxy and Hilary on the fears, the hows, and the whys of restarting their career track at 27!

NGL, burnout took me out

The thrill of chasing your dreams can wear you down. In our final episode of 2024, take a deep dive into the topic of work burnout—a challenge faced by many, especially during high-pressure seasons. Join Natasha, Zelanie and Horngjye as they share their personal experiences and valuable lessons they’ve learned.

NGL, I still live in the past

Does nostalgia fill you with warmth and joy, or trap you in the past and remind you of all that's lost? Many young adults who go through many transitions may feel nostalgia strongly, and in this episode, we share how nostalgia play out and how the feeling of nostalgia could shape us.

NGL, Pa Ma, I grow up already

"Can you just stop controlling me?"To some of our parents, we will always be children. Our adulting is hard for us, but it is also not easy for our parents who are learning to let us go. Hear from Natasha, Zelanie, Valerie and ZZ as they share their experiences of letting their parents know that they have grown up.

NGL, my emotions are overwhelming

Do you identify with Anger, Anxiety or Joy from Inside Out? What can we do when our emotions become too much to handle? Hear from Aaron and Gera on how they learn to sit with their emotions and grow alongside!

NGL, my fears are real!

How much does our fears influence us? Whether it's fear of being misunderstood or being judged, these anxieties can quietly dictate our choices and keep us from pursuing what truly matters. Hear Natasha, Zelanie and guests Wei Yeat and Brian explore their deepest fears, and how they are learning to grow out of it.

NGL, I almost lost my friends to marriage

Your friends got attached, you are happy for them, but slowly you feel like you are drifting apart. Can singles really stay friends with their attached and then married friends? Hear from Marcus and Faith on how they navigated the transitions of their friendships!

NGL, I’m a chronic people pleaser

Do you feel a strong need to please others, even to the expense of your own well-being? Do you overdramatise the fear of saying no? Hear from self-confessed people pleasers Silas and Jesslyn on how people pleasing have depleted them of joy and how they are growing to love themselves more!

NGL, I’m a recovering perfectionist

Are you obsessed with being perfect? Hear from ZZ, Sam and Nata on how much they pursue perfection, how perfectionism cripples them and how they have learnt to break up with this deep fear of failure!