Relearning how to be human Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. THIS IS PART OF A MINI-SERIES CALLED THE BLANKET FORT SESSIONS, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL ESSAYS THAT EXPLORES HOW PEOPLE FIND HUMAN CONNECTION DURING THE PANDEMIC. Written by Grace Yeoh For the longest time, I thought I knew how to be a good journalist. And then the... Continue Reading →
Ep. 24: Alone but not lonely | Some Scuffs
Staying connected in the lockdown Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. THIS IS PART OF A MINI-SERIES CALLED THE BLANKET FORT SESSIONS, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL ESSAYS THAT EXPLORES HOW PEOPLE FIND HUMAN CONNECTION DURING THE PANDEMIC. Written by Joshua Poh What does connection mean to you? For me, it’s moments where you’re immersed in conversation with... Continue Reading →
Ep. 23: Streisand | Some Scuffs
Connections beyond the human realm. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. THIS IS PART OF A MINI-SERIES CALLED THE BLANKET FORT SESSIONS, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL ESSAYS THAT EXPLORES HOW PEOPLE FIND HUMAN CONNECTION DURING THE PANDEMIC. Written by Lauren Koh, host of the podcast, The Urban Equestrian Many consider dogs to be ‘man’s best friend’, and... Continue Reading →
Ep. 22: Safe at home | Some Scuffs
The gift (and curse) of being together amid COVID-19 Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. THIS IS PART OF A MINI-SERIES CALLED THE BLANKET FORT SESSIONS, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL ESSAYS THAT EXPLORES HOW PEOPLE FIND HUMAN CONNECTION DURING THE PANDEMIC. To the socially impoverished in a time of global pandemics, moral panic and economic turmoil, human connection... Continue Reading →
Ep. 21: The ambiguous spaces between noise and sound | Some Scuffs
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. In 1964, folk duo Simon & Garfunkel penned a song that would go on to be their most well-known and beloved work. The Sound of Silence was about two people despairing over their inability to connect with one another. To the narrator, silence is scary and agonising. But what if it could... Continue Reading →
Ep. 16: How should we be talking about mental illness? | Some Scuffs
What it means to move Beyond the Label. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. In the last couple of years, the conversation around mental health conditions has changed dramatically. Using terms like "crazy" and "神经病" to describe those struggling with mental illness is no longer socially acceptable. The taboo surrounding the topic of depression and anxiety has... Continue Reading →
Build a blanket fort to rediscover human connection.
It's a simple idea with profound effects. Early in November, I spent a weekend sitting on a heap of duvets and fluffy pillows, shrouded in bedsheets held up by bamboo poles and clothes pegs. Outside the structure stood a sign that read: "Need a break from humans? Breathe easy in our social anxiety-free blanket... Continue Reading →
Magic Hands Pt. 4: Let’s get on with it | Some Scuffs
Through success and failure, the world spins madly on. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Magic Hands is a four part mini-series that tells the story of yoga entrepreneur Sinnead Ali. Sinnead wrote a guidebook on special hand poses called mudras that are used to enhance your meditation, and started a crowdfunding campaign to get it published. The... Continue Reading →
Magic Hands Pt. 3: How to sell a book in 30 days | Some Scuffs
Say what you want, but money talks the loudest. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Magic Hands is a four part mini-series that tells the story of yoga entrepreneur Sinnead Ali. Sinnead wrote a guidebook on special hand poses called mudras that are used to enhance your meditation, and started a crowdfunding campaign to get it published. The... Continue Reading →
Magic Hands Pt. 2: The girl with magic in her fingertips | Some Scuffs
How stories shape our lives. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Magic Hands is a four part mini-series that tells the story of yoga entrepreneur Sinnead Ali. Sinnead wrote a guidebook on special hand poses called mudras that are used to enhance your meditation, and started a crowdfunding campaign to get it published. The series follows her through... Continue Reading →