REPLAYED CONTENT: Rebecca Hopkins talks about how she found herself going through early menopause in her early 30’s and this affected many aspects of her life, including her ability to have children. She had her children using an egg donor and whilst she was raising her small children she found herself in the midst of quite intense menopausal symptoms. Her doctor put her on hormones to combat early osteoporosis. This meant that her sex drive shot through the roof and she became rather rampant. She was also super moody and explosive, so she tried different methods of administering the hormones ..read more

REPLAYED CONTENT: Rebecca Hopkins talks about how she found herself going through early menopause in her early 30’s and this affected many aspects of her life, including her ability to have children. She had her children using an egg donor and whilst she was raising her small children she found herself in the midst of quite intense menopausal symptoms. Her doctor put her on hormones to combat early osteoporosis. This meant that her sex drive shot through the roof and she became rather rampant. She was also super moody and explosive, so she tried different methods of administering the hormones ..read more

REPLAYED CONTENT: Aaron Stadlin-Robbie suffers from panic attacks and anxiety. He talks about when he first realised that he was suffering from panic attacks after experiencing the most frightening event of his whole life. Eventually, he saw a psychiatrist and got to the bottom of what he was going through and began to receive treatment and support. He recognised that he experienced several red flags that he initially ignored which led to his panic attacks taking hold. He feels that dealing with anxiety is a battle and without the support of friends, family and professionals, he felt very alon ..read more

REPLAYED CONTENT: Vishal is my ex-student who suffered from mental health issues as a teen and I tried my best to support him. He was diagnosed as Bipolar at the age of 25. He talks to us about his mental health journey and explains how he was very pessimistic and lacked motivation for many years. He also suffered from anorexia as a teen and he shares how he faced this diagnosis. Vishal’s mental health went downhill at university and he found himself feeling suicidal. He could not overcome the shame he felt which was an underlying theme during his struggles. Finally, Vishal sought help and dev ..read more

REPLAYED CONTENT: Our resident sexpert, Valentina Tudose talks about infidelity. Valentina is a Dating and Relationship coach who shares her insights into why people have affairs, how this can impact people and why infidelity can be an opportunity for growth in relationships. Valentina proposes some ways we can re-frame infidelity as an opportunity for self-discovery and personal development.  Valentina: https://happyeverafter.asia/ Please visit my Patreon page if you would like to sponsor the production of Hong Kong Confidential Podcast. I have many great rewards to offer my support ..read more

REPLAYED CONTENT FOR PRIDE MONTH: Dennis Philipse talks to us about Hong Kong’s successful bid to win the Gay Games in 2022. This is the first time that the Gay Games will be hosted in Asia and it is a very exciting milestone in the history of the games and also for Hong Kong. Dennis walks us through the bidding process and the excitement the team felt when they won then bid. We explore how this wonderful event will “build lighthouses of hope” in the LGBTQ community, and the positive impact that the Gay Games will have on both Hong Kong and Asia. Everyone is welcome to participate in the games ..read more

REPLAYED CONTENT FOR PRIDE MONTH: Jason Masters was a married father of two children who discovered later in life that he was gay. Jason discusses his journey of understanding his sexual identity and how he had to come to terms with this and aligned his Christian faith with his acceptance of himself. Jason shares the experience of seeking therapy and then having to come out to his wife and how they worked through this significant event as a family. Jason talks about how there is a gap in the support available for teens who discover that they have a gay father and he feels his kids would h ..read more

Jules talks about the hiatus that she will take from Hong Kong Confidential podcast. After nearly four year of creating a weekly podcast, Jules is going to take a break. She will replay some of her favourite episodes from the past each fortnight for the next few months. Please stay subscribed as Jules hopes to return to interviewing amazing people in Hong Kong in August this year. Thank you so much for listening and for all your support of this podcast. Please visit my Patreon page if you would like to sponsor the production of Hong Kong Confidential Podcast. I have many great rewards to offer ..read more

Bentia Perch, ND, Managing Director and Naturopathic Physician at IMI- Integrated Medicine Institute shares a wealth of wellness wisdom with us. Having discovered naturopathy when she became sick while studying medicine, she is on a mission to help people take charge of their health and well-being the natural way. She set up IMI Corporate because she and her team had seen a huge increase in professionals struggling with stress, burnout and chronic health issues as a result. She leads the Superwoman Syndrome workshops to help women thrive in work and life. Benita Perch: https://www.imi.com.hk/b ..read more

Cristina Rodenbeck, is an Executive Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner, Iridologist, Crystal Healer, Kirtan Facilitator and Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner. Cristina's goal is to help her clients create a meaningful, healthy and rewarding life. From work, lifestyle choices and health, she helps others explore and address the areas that impact an individuals confidence, well-being, energy levels and performance so her clients can live their best life. Having experienced the lows that come with losing her personal identity and sense of purpose, she is on a mission through her company Manipura Welln ..read more