Hush Podcast

Navigating Parents’ Expectations of Your Career Choices “Be a doctor or a lawyer,” they said. Growing up in Singapore, a tightly-regulated, structured city, many have been conditioned to make certain career choices based on our parents' rigid expectations of success. Oftentimes, those choices were carried out at the expense of one’s happiness. The pursuit of passion takes courage. So how can one break free from external factors that stop one from living vicariously? In this episode Germaine, Azura, Hazelle and our invited guest - model turned singer-songwriter, Iman Fandi, tell us more about their career choices, their parents’ expectations and how they get to where they are today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many women experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods sometime in their lives. In this episode, Azura, Germaine and Hazelle discuss abnormal menstruation, uterine bleeding, and spotting that are common yet less talked about. For more updates on Hush follow us on https://www.instagram.com/itsclarity.co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in many industries in Singapore have suffered some form of sex-based harassment in the workplace. This includes sexual harassment, sexist remarks, and other forms of behaviour that demean or humiliate them on the basis of their sex. In this episode, Azura, Hazelle and Germaine discuss this issue and share some of their experiences with workplace sexual harassment. Content warning: This episode contains recounts of sexual harassment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of us chase after monetary success; some see prizes of recognition as success; and others see success as a journey. But what does success really mean? Germaine, Hazelle and Azura discuss what it means to them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understandably, there is a lot of curiosity and the lack of knowledge behind what happens on the wedding night - for experienced and inexperienced couples alike. As seen on Netflix's Bridgerton, understanding of cultural expectations in marriages is an important aspect of a relationship. In this episode, Azura, Germaine, Hazelle and our invited guest share their thoughts on chastity, the mechanics behind baby-making and the media portrayal of its affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Traditional” masculine traits which can sometimes link to aggression and misogyny is no stranger to us women. But did you know that anybody could be perpetrators of this harmful trait? In this episode, Germaine, Hazelle and Azura discuss this issue and reflect on this cultural phenomenon that not only affects women, but men themselves and society as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can women be breadwinners? There is an assumption that women who earn more than their partners will not have one job but three: doing their actual work, taking the bigger load of the household chores and caregiving, as well as managing their partner’s easily damaged ego. In this episode Hazelle, Germaine and Azura discuss how they feel about earning more than their boyfriends and husband, and share their thoughts on women being the main breadwinners in relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Germaine, Azura and Hazelle wrap up 2020 in this final episode of Hush podcast. In this episode, they shared their honest reflections on the podcast and some of their own personal progress: in relationships, career and self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hush, hosts Germaine, and Hazelle discuss boob sizes, their representation in societal standards, and its pros and cons. They also share some tips on how to correctly measure your boob size and where to get the right bras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey by a local matchmaking agency showed that Singaporean women were the least likely to date a guy who is shorter than them and earn less. Azura, Hazelle and Germaine discuss these survey findings, explore other relationship deal breakers and share their personal relationship experiences - past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What have you learnt about sex in school and were they any useful?  On this episode of Hush, Hazelle, Germaine and Azura reminisce the sex education they received in school and reflect on the things they wish they knew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you’re on your period? Azura, Hazelle and Germaine shares some tips and tricks to take care of your vagina and to get through that time of the month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was the weirdest thing you’ve heard about being on your period? In this episode, Germaine, Hazelle and Azura share their personal experience and struggles during the time of the month and debunk some of the biggest myths about periods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you were prettier? In this episode, Germaine, Hazelle and Azura discuss their own insecurities about their bodies, dangers of extreme beauty measures, and what it really means to them be body positive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever got in a situation where you wanted to post a photo or video of yourself on social media but stopped yourself because of what you’re wearing?  On this episode of Hush, our hosts Germaine, Hazelle and Azura discuss multiple reasons why we women self-censor ourselves on social media. They discuss body image and self-esteem, judgy eyes of conservative friends, followers and relatives, and online sexual harassment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.