Gut Instinct by Wellsprout

Wellsprout

Welcome to “Gut Instinct”, a podcast series where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals on issues such as gut health, the food and healthcare sector, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by Wellsprout. Views and opinions shared in the recordings and expressed by guests are their own, this podcast content is meant for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice.

Episodes

  1. Gut Instinct: Richard Eu - Eu Yan Sang International Group (Ep. 5)

    Jun 4

    Gut Instinct: Richard Eu - Eu Yan Sang International Group (Ep. 5)

    Welcome to episode 5 of the “Gut Instinct” podcast series, where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals about gut health, the food and healthcare sector, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by ⁠Wellsprout⁠. In this episode, we interview Richard Eu, entrepreneur and fourth generation leader of the Eu Yan Sang International Group. Richard Eu is Group Chairman of Eu Yan Sang International Ltd (EYSI), an appointment he has held since 1st October 2017. He is the fourth generation of a business that was founded in 1879.As the steward of the Eu Yan Sang International Group, Richard leads the board in providing governance oversight, deliberating the Group’s strategic choices and providing independent counsel and advice to the Group CEO. Prior to this, Richard served as the Group CEO of Eu Yan Sang International from 2002 until becoming Group Chairman. Richard has been instrumental in transforming Eu Yan Sang International into one of Asia’s largest Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) groups today. Under his leadership since 1989, the Group has successfully established itself in the broader market of natural wellness and has introduced TCM to new consumers with products and services to meet the needs of a modern lifestyle.Prior to joining Eu Yan Sang, Richard, who holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of London, UK, worked in merchant banking, investment management, stock broking, computer distribution, and venture capital.Apart from sitting on the boards of private sector companies, Richard actively participates in community projects and non-profit organisations. Richard was conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) at the Singapore National Day Awards 2020.

    1h 12m
  2. Gut Instinct: Richard Blossom - Social Entrepreneurship (Ep. 4)

    May 13

    Gut Instinct: Richard Blossom - Social Entrepreneurship (Ep. 4)

    Welcome to episode 4 of the “Gut Instinct” podcast series, where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals about gut health, the food and healthcare sector, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by ⁠Wellsprout⁠. In this episode, we interview social entrepreneur, Richard Blossom. Richard Blossom is Co-Founder and CEO of Hilltribe Organics, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Perfect Earth Foods and Founder of the Wawee Valley Foundation. Before starting these companies, he spent more than 25 years in Asia in various roles including Board Director and Chief Business Development Officer of Del Monte Foods, President of Pepsi Beverages Asia Pacific and President of PepsiCo Foods International Asia Pacific. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organisation where he has been active in their local, regional and global leadership.

    1h 54m
  3. Gut Instinct: Dr. Jeremy Lim - CEO of AMILI gut microbiome company (Ep. 3)

    Apr 15

    Gut Instinct: Dr. Jeremy Lim - CEO of AMILI gut microbiome company (Ep. 3)

    Welcome to episode 3 of the "Gut Instinct" podcast series, where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals about gut health, the food and healthcare sector, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. The “Gut Instinct” podcast is sponsored by Wellsprout. In this episode, we interview thought leader and gut health entrepreneur, Dr. Jeremy Lim. Dr. Jeremy Lim is the CEO and Co-Founder of AMILI, a microbiome insights company based in Singapore serving the region. Beyond this, he also undertakes academic and practice-focused work in health financing. In his previous roles, Jeremy has spent substantial time in public and private healthcare across Asia as well as in policy advisory with Singapore and other regional governments, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and the World Health Organization. He was founding partner in NYSE-listed Oliver Wyman’s Asia healthcare consulting practice. Other than AMILI, he also serves as adjunct faculty in the National University of Singapore and Monash University Malaysia. Outside academia, Jeremy serves on the boards of various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in different aspects of healthcare including hospitals, migrant worker health, healthy longevity and digital health interventions. He maintains an active interest in health advisory, supporting former clients, focusing mainly on healthcare acquisitions and health insurance. He trained in surgery and public health, attaining post-graduate qualifications in both the UK and USA.

    1h 13m
  4. Gut Instinct: Dan Paris - Balanced Living and Living Cafe (Ep. 2)

    Mar 19

    Gut Instinct: Dan Paris - Balanced Living and Living Cafe (Ep. 2)

    Welcome to episode 2 of the “Gut Instinct” podcast series, where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals about gut health, the food and healthcare industry, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by ⁠Wellsprout⁠. In this episode, we interview creative leader and health & wellness entrepreneur, Dan Paris. Dan is an international agency C-Suite leader and has spent a lifetime in creative agency environments as a creator, transformer and disruptor. Based in Singapore for over 24 years with TBWA\ & dentsu, Dan’s experience spans agency leadership, network client leadership and leading both networks’ key specialist growth disciplines. Strategic by nature, his 30+ years agency experience has covered many key industries including FMCG, Drinks, Retail, Property, Automotive, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Airlines and Travel & Leisure. He has been responsible for winning many high profile new business wins every year and is a regular keynote presenter and awards judge. He has also led a number of key thought leadership programmes including the Future Of Creativity talks  and The Disruptor Series in Singapore attracting many world class speakers to wide acclaim.  Dan's passion for giving back has seen him become a strategic advisor to a number of NGO’s and Social Impact Organizations and outside of work he loves adventure travel, eating out and hiking and also keeps busy as co owner of a dynamic health and wellness business in Singapore. With the health and wellness industry now expanding rapidly, Dan’s ambition for his businesses is to focus on next generation gut health solutions dedicated to helping the world become a more balanced and healthy place.

    1h 28m
  5. Gut Instinct: Dr. Alexandra Lim - Lead Scientist at Wellsprout (Ep. 1)

    Feb 19

    Gut Instinct: Dr. Alexandra Lim - Lead Scientist at Wellsprout (Ep. 1)

    Welcome to episode 1 of the “Gut Instinct” podcast series, where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals about gut health, the food and healthcare industry, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by Wellsprout. In this episode, we interview Dr. Alexandra Lim. Dr. Alexandra Lim is the Lead Scientist at Wellsprout, responsible for product innovation and gut health. Dr. Lim completed her Ph.D at the University of Oxford with her thesis on peripheral biomarkers including gut-derived amino acids and lipids, using metabolomics. Dr. Lim’s area of expertise covers gut–brain science and how balanced health systems support both wellness and resilience. Dr. Lim also completed a Master’s of Clinical Research in Human Nutrition at Imperial College London. Her upcoming book Gutsy covers her personal journey as well as professional insights into the gut-brain connection.

    1h 38m
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Welcome to “Gut Instinct”, a podcast series where we interview leading scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals on issues such as gut health, the food and healthcare sector, wellness, following your energy, and having a balanced and wholistic approach to life. “Gut Instinct” is sponsored by Wellsprout. Views and opinions shared in the recordings and expressed by guests are their own, this podcast content is meant for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice.

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