For many, the year-end holidays are filled with warmth, connection, and shared moments with loved ones, friends and colleagues, often lined up with a series of gatherings.

Yet, for others, the holiday season could amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation. You may even be surprised that this applies not just to those living alone abroad, but can happen to those surrounded by loved ones. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Paul Victor Patinadan, Assistant Professor, Psychology Programme, School of Social Sciences, NTU shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

For many, the year-end holidays are filled with warmth, connection, and shared moments with loved ones, friends and colleagues, often lined up with a series of gatherings.
Yet, for others, the holiday season could amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation. You may even be surprised that this applies not just to those living alone abroad, but can happen to those surrounded by loved ones.&nbsp;
On this episode of Morning Shot,&nbsp;Paul Victor Patinadan, Assistant Professor, Psychology Programme, School of Social Sciences, NTU shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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We're also exploring why childhood favourites continue to dominate the box office, how family entertainment has evolved over the years, and other family-friendly films making a splash this June holiday season.

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This week on Singapore Unboxed, we're looking at a long-awaited animated sequel that's reconnecting audiences with some very familiar characters. While kids may be meeting them for the first time, plenty of adults are discovering they're just as excited for the movie as their children.
We're also exploring why childhood favourites continue to dominate the box office, how family entertainment has evolved over the years, and other family-friendly films making a splash this June holiday season.
Kelly Latimer, TV presenter and partner at The Sports Arena, joins us as a special co-host on Let's Talk, Singapore!
Join Neil Humphreys &amp; Audrey Siek - LIVE every Tuesday &amp; Thursday at 8am for Singapore Unboxed.

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Kelly Latimer, TV presenter and partner at The Sports Arena, joins us as a special co-host on Let's Talk, Singapore!

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With Pangdemonium set to close at the end of 2026, questions are being asked about the future of the arts in Singapore.&nbsp;
Actors Zachary Pang and Coco Wang Ling discuss whether Singaporeans can still build meaningful careers in the arts, how audience attitudes are changing, and what gives them hope for the next generation of creatives.
Kelly Latimer, TV presenter and partner at The Sports Arena, joins us as a special co-host on Let's Talk, Singapore!
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So is the sport getting an unfair reputation, or is pickleball really louder than it needs to be? We serve up both sides of the debate.

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It&rsquo;s one of the fastest-growing sports in Singapore, but not everyone is a fan of the distinctive pop-pop-pop sound coming from the courts. As pickleball continues to attract players of all ages, complaints about noise are also becoming more common in some communities.
So is the sport getting an unfair reputation, or is pickleball really louder than it needs to be? We serve up both sides of the debate.
Kelly Latimer, TV presenter and partner at The Sports Arena, joins us as a special co-host on Let's Talk, Singapore!
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