Clearing Your Old Tapes And Rewiring Old Patterns

In this episode, I catch up with the incredibly funny and talented Shanice Stanislaus—award-winning clown, actor, and founder of Creatives in Spirit. We dive into her journey as a theatrical clown, how clowning isn’t just about red noses and circus tricks, and how it’s deeply rooted in embracing failure, play, and finding your inner child. Shanice shares the joy of rediscovering lightness in life, why making mistakes is essential, and how she found her way back to joy through clowning after a tough stint in the corporate world.

We also chat about how clowning can break down mental barriers, support mental health, and even be used therapeutically in communities around the world—like with Clowns Without Borders. Her perspective on society’s fear of failure really hit home, especially in Singapore, where success is so emphasized.

If you’ve ever felt bogged down by life’s seriousness, this conversation is a gentle nudge to laugh, play, and dance like no one’s watching. Shanice even shares practical ways to bring more playfulness into your everyday routines.

I had so much fun chatting with Shanice, and I hope you enjoy it too! Don’t forget to check out her workshops, and as always, thank you for listening and remember: life doesn’t have to be so serious! 😊

Get in touch with Stephanie:

www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast

Thank you for Listening Well!

In this episode, I catch up with the incredibly funny and talented Shanice Stanislaus—award-winning clown, actor, and founder of Creatives in Spirit. We dive into her journey as a theatrical clown, how clowning isn’t just about red noses and circus tricks, and how it’s deeply rooted in embracing failure, play, and finding your inner child. Shanice shares the joy of rediscovering lightness in life, why making mistakes is essential, and how she found her way back to joy through clowning after a tough stint in the corporate world.
We also chat about how clowning can break down mental barriers, support mental health, and even be used therapeutically in communities around the world—like with Clowns Without Borders. Her perspective on society’s fear of failure really hit home, especially in Singapore, where success is so emphasized.
If you’ve ever felt bogged down by life’s seriousness, this conversation is a gentle nudge to laugh, play, and dance like no one’s watching. Shanice even shares practical ways to bring more playfulness into your everyday routines.
I had so much fun chatting with Shanice, and I hope you enjoy it too! Don’t forget to check out her<a href="https://www.shanicestanislaus.com"> workshops</a>, and as always, thank you for listening and remember: life doesn’t have to be so serious! 😊<a href="https://www.shanicestanislaus.com"></a>
Get in touch with Stephanie:
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Thank you for Listening Well!

Rediscovering Play Through Clowning: Embracing Joy, Failure, and Freedom with Shanice Stanislaus

If you've attended a yoga class, your teacher probably guided you through a nadi shodhana pranayama, where you use your fingers to block one nostril to isolate breath flow.The benefits are magnificent! Alternate nostril breathing can bring better balance to your nervous system and less stress response and activity over time. It also lowers blood pressure.

But it's just as potent and powerful to visualise the breath traveling up and down each nostril if you're not in a class setting. Let me know how you enjoyed this!

Enjoy your meditation,

Love,

Steph xx

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If you've attended a yoga class, your teacher probably guided you through a nadi shodhana pranayama, where you use your fingers to block one nostril to isolate breath flow.The benefits are magnificent! Alternate nostril breathing can bring better balance to your nervous system and less stress response and activity over time. It also lowers blood pressure.
But it's just as potent and powerful to visualise the breath traveling up and down each nostril if you're not in a class setting. Let me know how you enjoyed this!
Enjoy your meditation,
Love,
Steph xx
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Breathwork - Visualising Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

This week I speak to happiness scientisst, Sha-En Yeo. She is a 2x TEDx speaker and the first Singaporean to graduate from the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been featured on national multiple media channels, including TV, radio and print. In 2021, she was identified as one of LinkedIn Asia’s Top Mental Health Advocates to follow; and in 2022, she was identified as a LinkedIn Top Voice. She was also featured as a panelist on the Nobel Prize Dialogue, alongside Nobel laureates. As the Founder of Happiness Scientists, she has trained more than 30,000 people in Singapore & beyond. Her clients include VISA, Love Bonito, YPO, AAK, GIC & Shopee.


Episode Highlights:
What is a happiness scientist?
Happiness in moments of adversity
The masks we wear and losing touch with our authentic self
Being happy vs. experiencing joy
The flavours of contentment
Questions to ask when you are stuck in feelings of emptiness

Get in touch with Sha-En Yeo.

Get in touch with Stephanie:

www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast

Thank you for Listening Well!

This week I speak to happiness scientisst, Sha-En Yeo. She is a 2x TEDx speaker and the first Singaporean to graduate from the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been featured on national multiple media channels, including TV, radio and print. In 2021, she was identified as one of LinkedIn Asia’s Top Mental Health Advocates to follow; and in 2022, she was identified as a LinkedIn Top Voice. She was also featured as a panelist on the Nobel Prize Dialogue, alongside Nobel laureates. As the Founder of Happiness Scientists, she has trained more than 30,000 people in Singapore &amp; beyond. Her clients include VISA, Love Bonito, YPO, AAK, GIC &amp; Shopee.
 Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>What is a happiness scientist?</li>
<li>Happiness in moments of adversity</li>
<li>The masks we wear and losing touch with our authentic self</li>
<li>Being happy vs. experiencing joy</li>
<li>The flavours of contentment</li>
<li>Questions to ask when you are stuck in feelings of emptiness</li>
</ul>
Get in touch with<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaenyeomapp/"> Sha-En Yeo</a>.
Get in touch with Stephanie:
<a href="http://www.listeningwellpodcast.com/">www.listeningwellpodcast.com</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/listeningwellpodcast">@listeningwellpodcast</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhyo16u1OwcvBvLbTRwPU?si=25e561ff00704e85"></a>
Thank you for Listening Well!

The Science Of Happiness with Sha-En Yeo

Simply put, we cannot live without our spine. The spine has been used as a reference point to navigate our energy centers or chakras, whereby each chakra associates with a different set of organs in our body that are vital for our overall health.

This meditation does not focus on the chakras, but rather on the curve of our spine to heighten attention. By tracing our breath along the spine, not only do we feel a more intimate connection with our breath, but we also nourish our spine energetically with this visualisation. Lengthening and opening the spine on the inhalation, and relaxing all of our muscles on the exhalation.

A wonderful meditation! I hope you enjoy.

With love,

Steph xx

Binaural beats by Listening Well Music.

Simply put, we cannot live without our spine. The spine has been used as a reference point to navigate our energy centers or chakras, whereby each chakra associates with a different set of organs in our body that are vital for our overall health.
This meditation does not focus on the chakras, but rather on the curve of our spine to heighten attention. By tracing our breath along the spine, not only do we feel a more intimate connection with our breath, but we also nourish our spine energetically with this visualisation. Lengthening and opening the spine on the inhalation, and relaxing all of our muscles on the exhalation.
A wonderful meditation! I hope you enjoy.
With love,
Steph xx
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Meditation - Using The Spine To Guide Your Breath

This week, I speak to Sharad for the second time on the Pod!

Sharad is an entrepreneur and coach based in Singapore. He has supported thousands of people through adversities, career acceleration, finding purpose, and  integrating deeper meaning in their life. Sharad started his career in Fortune 500 companies including Procter & Gamble and The Boston Consulting Group. He then moved to entrepreneurship, setting up multiple businesses across industries.

Join me as I reconnect with Sharad Lal, entrepreneur, coach, and host of How to Live, for a thought-provoking conversation on The Listening Well podcast. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live with purpose. Sharad shares insights on how to recognize when you’re aligned with your purpose, what it feels like in the body, and how to tap into intrinsic motivation to fuel your journey.

We discuss the evolving nature of purpose—how it shifts with life stages, relationships, and personal growth—and the role of flow, impact, and community along the way. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or navigating a personal pivot, Sharad offers practical ways to find meaning in everyday activities, reduce stress, and bring more joy into your life.

This conversation resonates deeply with my own journey, and I hope it offers you some valuable wisdom too. Don’t miss Sharad’s thoughtful advice on navigating transitions and building purposeful habits, one step at a time.

Take a moment, tune in, and let’s explore what it means to live a life of purpose together.

Connect with Sharad: Website | How To Live Podcast

Get in touch with Stephanie:

www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast

Thank you for Listening Well!

This week, I speak to Sharad for the second time on the Pod!
Sharad is an entrepreneur and coach based in Singapore. He has supported thousands of people through adversities, career acceleration, finding purpose, and  integrating deeper meaning in their life. Sharad started his career in Fortune 500 companies including Procter &amp; Gamble and The Boston Consulting Group. He then moved to entrepreneurship, setting up multiple businesses across industries.
Join me as I reconnect with Sharad Lal, entrepreneur, coach, and host of How to Live, for a thought-provoking conversation on The Listening Well podcast. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live with purpose. Sharad shares insights on how to recognize when you’re aligned with your purpose, what it feels like in the body, and how to tap into intrinsic motivation to fuel your journey.
We discuss the evolving nature of purpose—how it shifts with life stages, relationships, and personal growth—and the role of flow, impact, and community along the way. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or navigating a personal pivot, Sharad offers practical ways to find meaning in everyday activities, reduce stress, and bring more joy into your life.
This conversation resonates deeply with my own journey, and I hope it offers you some valuable wisdom too. Don’t miss Sharad’s thoughtful advice on navigating transitions and building purposeful habits, one step at a time.
Take a moment, tune in, and let’s explore what it means to live a life of purpose together.
Connect with Sharad: <a href="http://www.Sharadlal.net">Website</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4piP6xtUzed5dNJhCYjciR?si=851e2a62cb214592">How To Live Podcast</a>
Get in touch with Stephanie:
<a href="http://www.listeningwellpodcast.com/">www.listeningwellpodcast.com</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/listeningwellpodcast">@listeningwellpodcast</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhyo16u1OwcvBvLbTRwPU?si=25e561ff00704e85"></a>
Thank you for Listening Well!

Discovering Your Purpose In Life with Sharad Lal

I love meditating when it rains.

The rain acts as an anchor for attention, but also it symbolises a sort of cleansing to my soul. I imagine the rain washing away all my worries, my stresses, anything that is tugging me on my heart... it's super powerful!

It doesn't have to be raining for you to enjoy this meditation, you can instead use the rain coming out of my microphone to support your practice.

With love,

Steph

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I love meditating when it rains.
The rain acts as an anchor for attention, but also it symbolises a sort of cleansing to my soul. I imagine the rain washing away all my worries, my stresses, anything that is tugging me on my heart... it's super powerful!
It doesn't have to be raining for you to enjoy this meditation, you can instead use the rain coming out of my microphone to support your practice.
With love,
Steph
Binaural beats by Listening Well Music.

Meditation - Using The Rain As An Anchor For Concentration

This week, I bring my partner on the Pod to discuss the world of wines. Personally, I love wine! And to understand more about the viticulture process and how wine gets made is something that I've found fascinating learning from this man. In this episode, we talk about the practical tips you can use to select your wine, and the etiquette that goes into wine appreciation.

As a Sworn Wine Expert from the Commerce Court of Paris, Ramesh brings years of experience as a broker, marketer, and international wine judge. He’s worked on trade projects and viticulture with estates across France, New Zealand, and Switzerland, where he currently develops strategy for Vinattieri Ticino SA. In this episode, we explore wine selection tips, tasting etiquette, and the fascinating journey from vineyard to glass.

Episode Highlights:
The history of wine
Viticulture and Enology and what that's all about
Old World Wine vs. New World Wine
Terrains, and how the soil plays a part in the growing of grapes
The cycle of the wine harvest
The etiquette of drinking wine
How to choose which wine to drink on any occasion
A live sample tasting of one of Vinattieri's wines



Vivino App

Get in touch with Stephanie:

www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast

Thank you for Listening Well!

This week, I bring my partner on the Pod to discuss the world of wines. Personally, I love wine! And to understand more about the viticulture process and how wine gets made is something that I've found fascinating learning from this man. In this episode, we talk about the practical tips you can use to select your wine, and the etiquette that goes into wine appreciation.
As a Sworn Wine Expert from the Commerce Court of Paris, Ramesh brings years of experience as a broker, marketer, and international wine judge. He’s worked on trade projects and viticulture with estates across France, New Zealand, and Switzerland, where he currently develops strategy for Vinattieri Ticino SA. In this episode, we explore wine selection tips, tasting etiquette, and the fascinating journey from vineyard to glass.
Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>The history of wine</li>
<li>Viticulture and Enology and what that's all about</li>
<li>Old World Wine vs. New World Wine</li>
<li>Terrains, and how the soil plays a part in the growing of grapes</li>
<li>The cycle of the wine harvest</li>
<li>The etiquette of drinking wine</li>
<li>How to choose which wine to drink on any occasion</li>
<li>A live sample tasting of one of Vinattieri's wines </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.vivino.com/app">Vivino App</a>
Get in touch with Stephanie:
<a href="http://www.listeningwellpodcast.com/">www.listeningwellpodcast.com</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/listeningwellpodcast">@listeningwellpodcast</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhyo16u1OwcvBvLbTRwPU?si=25e561ff00704e85"></a>
Thank you for Listening Well!

Exploring The World Of Wines with Ramesh Oertli

Hello friends,

This meditation was inspired from a conversation I had with a close friend when she was telling me that her boundaries were overstepped and she felt she needed some help in building a stronger auric field so that she wouldn't feel so vulnerable in the real world. This meditation will help build that strong energetic bubble, so that you can walk around feeling more poised and assured through life. Also - with consistent practice, you will give off a "vibe" of "don't f*ck with me" and as a result help keep your boundaries in check.

Enjoy the meditation!

With love,

Steph

Binaural beats by Listening Well Music.

Hello friends,
This meditation was inspired from a conversation I had with a close friend when she was telling me that her boundaries were overstepped and she felt she needed some help in building a stronger auric field so that she wouldn't feel so vulnerable in the real world. This meditation will help build that strong energetic bubble, so that you can walk around feeling more poised and assured through life. Also - with consistent practice, you will give off a "vibe" of "don't f*ck with me" and as a result help keep your boundaries in check.
Enjoy the meditation!
With love,
Steph
Binaural beats by Listening Well Music.

A Meditation To Strengthen Your Boundaries

This week, I speak to Dr. Martha Tara Lee, a highly respected and sought-after expert in  the field of positive sexuality. With a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and  a Masters in Counseling, she founded Eros Coaching in 2009 to empower individuals and couples to lead self-actualized and pleasurable lives. Dr. Lee’s extensive experience includes working with couples facing  unconsummated marriages, individuals with sexual inhibitions,  discrepancies in sexual desire, as well as men with erection and ejaculation concerns. She is also an ally for members of the LGBTQIA+  and kink communities.

Dr. Lee’s expertise has garnered attention from the media, with frequent appearances in publications such as Huffington Post, Newsweek,South China Morning Post, and more. She is known for her engaging and informative events that promote fun and sex-positive education.

In addition to her professional accolades, Dr. Lee is a published author with several books to her name. Her works include Love, Sex and Everything In-Between (2013), Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (2015), From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (2017), and {Un}Inhihibited (2019). These books serve as valuable resources for individuals seeking personal growth and sexual empowerment.

In recognition of her work, Dr Lee was named one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40’ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011.  With her expertise, compassion, and  dedication to positive sexuality, she iscommitted to helping you embrace your true sexual self and experience the joy and fulfillment you deserve.

Episode Highlights:
Martha's discovery of her purpose
The challenges she faced around the topic of sexuality
Martha's issues with certain gender roles
Learning and growing from our sex mistakes
What goes on in the mind of a sex addict
Watching porn as a bandaid to other issues
The three types of stimulation
How much masterbation is too much masterbation?
Using pleasure to heal trauma
The vaginismus epidemic
The orgasm gap
The importance of your pelvic floor muscle health and orgasms
Embracing our unique individualism

Get in touch with Stephanie:

www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast

Thank you for Listening Well!

This week, I speak to Dr. Martha Tara Lee, a highly respected and sought-after expert in  the field of positive sexuality. With a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and  a Masters in Counseling, she founded Eros Coaching in 2009 to empower individuals and couples to lead self-actualized and pleasurable lives. Dr. Lee’s extensive experience includes working with couples facing  unconsummated marriages, individuals with sexual inhibitions,  discrepancies in sexual desire, as well as men with erection and ejaculation concerns. She is also an ally for members of the LGBTQIA+  and kink communities.
Dr. Lee’s expertise has garnered attention from the media, with frequent appearances in publications such as <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/author/drmarthalee-197">Huffington Post</a>, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/age-gap-relationship-gives-woman-ick-1780015">Newsweek,</a> <a href="https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3125766/asia-needs-more-talk-about-sex-singapore-counsellor">South China Morning Post,</a> and more. She is known for her engaging and informative events that promote fun and sex-positive education.
In addition to her professional accolades, Dr. Lee is a published author with several books to her name. Her works include <a href="https://www.eroscoaching.com/2013/10/my-book-love-sex-and-everything-in-between/">Love, Sex and Everything In-Between</a> (2013), <a href="https://www.eroscoaching.com/2017/09/order-book-orgasmic-yoga-masturbation-meditation-and-everything-in-between/">Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between</a> (2015), <a href="https://www.eroscoaching.com/queen">From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between</a> (2017), and <a href="http://www.unihibited.asia/">{Un}Inhihibited</a> (2019). These books serve as valuable resources for individuals seeking personal growth and sexual empowerment.
In recognition of her work, Dr Lee was named one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40’ by Her World in July 2010, and one of <a href="https://www.eroscoaching.com/2011/03/cozycot-top-100-inspiring-women/">‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. </a> With her expertise, compassion, and  dedication to positive sexuality, she is committed to helping you embrace your true sexual self and experience the joy and fulfillment you deserve.
Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Martha's discovery of her purpose</li>
<li>The challenges she faced around the topic of sexuality</li>
<li>Martha's issues with certain gender roles</li>
<li>Learning and growing from our sex mistakes</li>
<li>What goes on in the mind of a sex addict</li>
<li>Watching porn as a bandaid to other issues</li>
<li>The three types of stimulation</li>
<li>How much masterbation is too much masterbation?</li>
<li>Using pleasure to heal trauma</li>
<li>The vaginismus epidemic</li>
<li>The orgasm gap</li>
<li>The importance of your pelvic floor muscle health and orgasms</li>
<li>Embracing our unique individualism</li>
</ul>
Get in touch with Stephanie:
<a href="http://www.listeningwellpodcast.com/">www.listeningwellpodcast.com</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/listeningwellpodcast">@listeningwellpodcast</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhyo16u1OwcvBvLbTRwPU?si=25e561ff00704e85"></a>
Thank you for Listening Well!

Uncovering The Mind Of A Sex And Porn Addict with Dr. Martha Lee

Welcome to the Listening Well Podcast, a space where I explore the many different facets that comprise the wellness industry with the intention to transform our chaos into clarity.

I'm Stephanie Bovis, a certified yoga and meditation teacher living in Singapore, with over 1000 hours dedicated to various avenues of practice. I am also a live event emcee, host, and voice-over artist, and thus have culminated my different career paths to birth this baby of mine, the Listening Well Podcast.

Through my own reflections and conversations with some pretty special people who have dedicated their lives to their own craft, I have found a healing space in my life. I hope that you too find a nugget or two of wisdom that can support your own journey too.

The path of self growth is messy, beautiful, and constantly on-going, and I am so happy to be here with you wherever you are on your journey.

Get in touch with Stephanie

www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast

Thank you for Listening Well!

Welcome to the Listening Well Podcast, a space where I explore the many different facets that comprise the wellness industry with the intention to transform our chaos into clarity.
I'm Stephanie Bovis, a certified yoga and meditation teacher living in Singapore, with over 1000 hours dedicated to various avenues of practice. I am also a live event emcee, host, and voice-over artist, and thus have culminated my different career paths to birth this baby of mine, the Listening Well Podcast.
Through my own reflections and conversations with some pretty special people who have dedicated their lives to their own craft, I have found a healing space in my life. I hope that you too find a nugget or two of wisdom that can support your own journey too.
The path of self growth is messy, beautiful, and constantly on-going, and I am so happy to be here with you wherever you are on your journey.
Get in touch with Stephanie
<a href="http://www.listeningwellpodcast.com/">www.listeningwellpodcast.com</a><a href="http://www.stephaniebovis.com"></a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/listeningwellpodcast">@listeningwellpodcast</a>
Thank you for Listening Well!

Listening Well Podcast

Well hello there - I'm Stephanie Bovis and welcome to the Listening Well podcast, a space where I explore the different avenues of wellness with the aim to transform chaos into clarity in this crazy adventure we call Life. Alongside my own musings, I speak to amazing experts in their field, whose advice can help us live with a little more ease.

The path of self growth is messy, beautiful, and constantly on-going, and I am so happy to be here with you wherever you are on your journey.

Well hello there - I'm Stephanie Bovis and welcome to the Listening Well podcast, a space where I explore the different avenues of wellness with the aim to transform chaos into clarity in this crazy adventure we call Life. Alongside my own musings, I speak to amazing experts in their field, whose advice can help us live with a little more ease.
The path of self growth is messy, beautiful, and constantly on-going, and I am so happy to be here with you wherever you are on your journey.

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