Womankind

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Womankind covers topics that speak to women’s everyday concerns, approached in a genuine, honest and fun manner. Think of it as eavesdropping on a group of friends chatting about the topic of the day. The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

Episodes

  1. 22/12/2022

    What is maternal instinct? Is it a fact or just a myth?

    Are women innately inclined and equipped to care for their children – or do they need to learn how to be mothers? Is there really an instant connection between mums and their babies? Womankind hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat unpack this “fearsome and fearful” topic with their guest Silvia Wetherell, a perinatal mental health counsellor at Alliance Counselling in Singapore. Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  2. 16/12/2022

    The orgasm gap and achieving sexual equality (Warning: Adult content) | Ep 7

    Warning: This podcast includes adult-only content and graphic sexual descriptions. What is the orgasm gap and why does it exist? What should women keep in mind for a healthy sex life? Hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat explore these issues in this episode of the Womankind podcast alongside sex therapist Dian Handayani and Melody Liu, PR specialist from sex toy maker WOW Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  3. 08/12/2022

    Self-care for new mums: How can a woman make time for it? | EP 6

    It could be as simple as setting the intention to stay healthy, says Sheila Sim. The Singapore model, actress and mental health advocate joins Womankind hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat to discuss the practical realities of self-care amid the fog and exhaustion of postpartum motherhood. What works, what’s wishful thinking and how do you balance your family’s needs with your own?  Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  4. 01/12/2022

    Why are women more prone to burnout? | EP 5

    Womankind hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat share their personal burnout stories with Shilpa Jain, co-founder of online counselling service Talk Your Heart Out, who quit her corporate lawyer job in Melbourne and moved back to Singapore after her own episode.  We discuss the research that says women are more prone to burnout, dig into the possible reasons for this and more importantly, shed light on the recovery process.  Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  5. 24/11/2022

    Finding love in the time of COVID-19: What does it take? | EP 4

    Womankind hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat study dating in a post-pandemic era with Andrea Tan, who offers love and intimacy coaching through her company, Athena Rising. How can a woman navigate the dating scene right now? What are some dating mistakes women should avoid? What kind of inner work and mindset might improve her chances of meeting her significant other?  Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  6. 17/11/2022

    What is it about women’s health tests that we dread so much? | EP 3

    In the third episode of CNA Women's podcast Womankind, hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat, and obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Shilla Mariah Yussof, break down Pap smears, Human Papillomavirus tests, mammograms and transvaginal ultrasounds. Why are they important to a woman's health, what does each one entail, and why do women dread them so much that they’ll delay getting them done? More importantly, how can we be less anxious and fearful during the tests? Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  7. 10/11/2022

    Why is it so hard for mothers to break free of mum guilt? | EP 2

    In the second episode of CNA Women's podcast Womankind, hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat, and Yasmin Begum, founder of support group Away From Mum Guilt, unpack the phenomenon of mum guilt. Why do women fall into the cycle of self-blame and guilt, and how does it affect their mental health? And, what can women do about it? Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  8. 04/11/2022

    Why do women find it so hard to ask for help? | EP 1

    Do you suffer from the "I got it" syndrome? In the pilot episode of CNA Women's debut podcast Womankind, hosts Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat candidly discuss the possible reasons women find it difficult to ask for help. They also look at the ways women can do so. Got a view on today's topic or an idea for future episodes? Email the hosts at CNAWomen@mediacorp.com.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
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Womankind covers topics that speak to women’s everyday concerns, approached in a genuine, honest and fun manner. Think of it as eavesdropping on a group of friends chatting about the topic of the day. The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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