Comfort & Growth with Crystal Lim-Lange

The festive season can be Overachiever hell! In this episode, Crystal shares her therapist-office breakdown and the 7 changes she made this year to stop being the "complaints department for the whole world." This isn't a prescriptive playbook—it's permission to choose what actually works for you.KEY TIMESTAMPS:[00:00] Cold open: "I feel like the complaints department for the entire world" [02:00] Why the festive season is a mental health hazard for overachievers [05:30] The therapist conversation that changed everything [08:45] "You're treating everyone like you're their line manager" [12:00] Change #1: Outsourcing the cooking (hello, private chef!) [16:30] Change #2: The Christmas Day shopping trip tradition [19:00] Change #3: Renting the Christmas tree [21:30] Change #4: The "no gifts" conversation with extended family [24:00] Change #5: Pre-briefing family like a CEO [28:00] Change #6: Disconnecting the wiring behind your buttons [32:00] Change #7: Resourcing yourself (sleep, self-care, massages!) [36:00] The invitation: You get to chooseQUOTABLE MOMENTS:"The more you do, the more you get. You've trained everyone that you're the go-to person.""You're treating everyone like you're their line manager. You're taking responsibility for outcomes that aren't yours to own.""You can participate without orchestrating. You can show up without sacrificing yourself.""Family will always push all your buttons. They know which combination activates the nuclear sequence. But you are the one who can disconnect the wiring behind the buttons.""The festive season doesn't get to steal your sanity. Not this year."RESOURCES MENTIONED:Chef Danny Tan – Private chef for festive gatherings (Christmas, CNY, and more) Instagram: ⁠@craftandfood⁠

"Failing is an option but fear is not!" Christel Quek Buchanan is the founder of one of SG's hottest startups - ChatandBuild, a AI super-app that has signed an MOU with OpenAI, and empowers anyone to build apps and games just by chatting.Christel is one of the most innovative, humble and intelligent friends I have, and I'm so happy to have her share her super interesting career with us.She shares stories from the Twitter early days, meeting Elon Musk, choosing curiosity over fear, and the essential ingredients for anyone who is interested in the path of entrepreneurship.Check out ChatandBuild and build your own app instantly for free!⁠https://chatandbuild.com/

Caitanya Tan, better known as Cait of All Traits, is a magnetic storyteller, self-professed Professional Explainer of sometimes very random things, & your unofficial ‘JieJie’ (big sister!) with over 500K followers on Tiktok and IG. I love her videos where she breaks down the idiosyncrasies of Singlish, English and why we speak the way we do. This week's ep is super fun and chaotic because you have 2 neurodivergent people having a free ranging conversation about unconventional careers, ADHD, being authentic, and always choosing to speak your truth!Get your Pointy Rice Cai Fan stickers here:https://pointyrice.com/Follow Cait here:https://www.instagram.com/caitofalltraits/https://www.tiktok.com/@caitofalltraits

In this engaging discussion, personal growth and resilience take center stage as Crystal shares her recent life challenges and triumphs. She emphasizes the importance of mental health, exploring themes of grief and social connections after personal losses. The conversation also dives into the impact of AI on human creativity, the necessity for psychological safety in innovation, and practical productivity tools. Plus, listeners get an exciting sneak peek at inspiring guests and insightful topics for the upcoming season!

I am thrilled to share one of my favourite people and also an amazing, super well respected relationship expert with you on the pod today! My dear friend (and ex-Sydney neighbour) Craig Tunnell is someone who I can always count on for funny, frank and practical relationship and love advice.Craig has worked helping people create transformation, healing and positive change in their lives for over 25 years in Australia and internationally.He also runs his own renowned Love Code relationship workshops around the world.As the Senior Supervising Facilitator and Director of Teacher Training of the Hoffman Process, Craig has been teaching and training internationally for 25 years.In the corporate arena he works with organisations helping leaders become more skilful, empowered and self aware and works extensively with creating stronger and aligned teams.Craig studied counselling with the Australian College of Applied Psychology and has studied many other modalities along with this. These include the Hoffman Process Facilitator Training, Essence Psychology, Relationship Training, Trauma and Attachment Training, Family Constellations, and Bioenergetics to name a few.You can find Craig here:IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/craigtunnell⁠Craig's website:And please join our special Deep Human collab LoveCode workshop with Craig⁠https://www.deep-human.com/events⁠

Singapore’s General Election 2025 took the nation by surprise—unexpected swings, shifting loyalties, and a brand new Cabinet lineup. In this candid fireside chat, Crystal Lim-Lange sits down with political scientist, podcaster and bestselling author Prof Walid Jumblatt Abdullah to unpack the shocks, surprises, and silent messages behind the vote.We talk about :What were the most unexpected outcomes of GE2025?Is the new Cabinet a sign of real change—or business as usual?How do we elevate civil discourse in a polarizing climate?What does this election say about the maturity of Singapore’s electorate?And why is Walid’s new book, Why Palestine, flying off the shelves?Walid is an associate professor at NTU, political commentator, and author of the bestselling book Why Palestine. Known for his sharp analysis and refreshing candor, he is a rare voice of reason in Singapore’s political discourse.🔗 Follow Walid here:- Buy Walid's bestseller Why Palestine⁠https://www.ethosbooks.com.sg/products/why-palestine⁠- Youtube : ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tehtarikwithwalid⁠- Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah⁠- Google Scholar page: ⁠https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oLLVN-QAAAAJ&hl=en⁠

Zachary Young, known as the "Scaling King", is an empire builder and Chief Growth Officer at Cryptoknight Academy. He dives into his journey from insurance to high-ticket consultancy, emphasizing the power of pricing strategies and mindset. The conversation touches on the differences in service pricing between coaches and clinicians, and the evolution of client relationships in branding. Zach also shares techniques for mastering sales objections, insights on hiring Gen Z talent, and unique personal branding ideas, including launching a premium tea brand.

Recorded live at Deep Human Club, Crystal has a frank, funny and inspiring conversation with new opposition politician-activists, Ariffin Sha from the Singapore Democratic Party, and Jeremy Tan, Independent Candidate for Mountbatten in the GE2025.Follow Ariffin on IG athttps://www.instagram.com/ariffin_shaFollow Jeremy on IG at https://www.instagram.com/jeremytan.sg

By popular request from our community - Crystal shares about her top psychology-based fengshui tips for positive energy, more harmony in the bedroom and more success in life!Some resources:Find fengshui master community recommendation in Crystal's IG profile "Fengshui" highlights - @crystallimlange and my fengshui friend Jason who was mentioned is at jasonwee8@gmail.comExamples of space clearing and healing frequency music⁠https://youtu.be/RmJUuorNtDE?si=uMS44zoI-i0_xOU6⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uR5yfLkxjA⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys-1ae9YWcI⁠My fave modern fengshui youtube channel:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thetaoofdana⁠

How do you keep your passion and creativity alive through major career transitions?In this inspiring and insightful episode, we chat with Jon Max Goh, an award-winning Design Manager who has spent years crafting compelling visual stories for renowned brands. With deep experience in the fast-paced fashion and creative industry, Jon has successfully navigated multiple pivots in his career, each time emerging more resilient and inspired.Jon shares practical advice and wisdom on:How to recognize when it’s time to move on and embrace new challengesThe power of cultivating a flexible mindset to adapt to industry changesStaying creatively energized and avoiding burnout in demanding environmentsBuilding and leveraging your personal brand beyond any one roleBalancing ambition with authentic living and self-careTune in to discover Jon’s journey, his design philosophy, and valuable insights for anyone facing professional change or seeking fresh inspiration in their careers.Whether you’re at a crossroads professionally or simply looking to maintain your creative spark, Jon’s thoughtful approach to life and career is sure to resonate deeply.Connect with Jon Max Goh:Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Comfort & Growth—your support helps us continue bringing meaningful conversations and insights your way!