Talking about struggles sounds simple, until you’re the one who has to open up. For young people, fear of judgement, uncertainty about counselling, or simply not knowing where to begin can make that first conversation difficult.

A new initiative, Chat Circles, is giving young people aged 15 to 28 a space to talk to trained volunteer listeners for an hour, without assessment, judgement or advice on how to fix their problems.

So, can having someone simply listen make a meaningful difference? And in an age of constant messaging, have we become less comfortable with the conversations that really matter.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Keng Hwee Yap, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Empact, to find out.

Talking about struggles sounds simple, until you&rsquo;re the one who has to open up. For young people, fear of judgement, uncertainty about counselling, or simply not knowing where to begin can make that first conversation difficult.
A new initiative, Chat Circles, is giving young people aged 15 to 28 a space to talk to trained volunteer listeners for an hour, without assessment, judgement or advice on how to fix their problems.
So, can having someone simply listen make a meaningful difference? And in an age of constant messaging, have we become less comfortable with the conversations that really matter.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Keng Hwee Yap, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Empact, to find out.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.