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CLOSER with Rachel Lim

Rachel Lim
Parenting
Mental Health
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Growth
Communication
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Depression
Singapore
Personal Development
Relationships
Support Systems
Family
Immunity To Change
Relationship Dynamics
Scarcity Mindset
Self-Discovery
Education
Identity
Montessori Parenting

CLOSER with Rachel Lim is about the conversations beneath the surface. Rachel sits down with people who fascinate her to explore not just what they’ve done, but what has shaped who they are: the experiences, relationships, contradictions, failures, beliefs and questions that have made them who they are today. Alongside long-form conversations are personal reflections from Rachel on what she is lea... more

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Our children will tell us things we don’t want to hear. What we do in that moment teaches them what to bring us next.

In Episode 3 of Raising Conscious Humans, Hwee Keng Maeder and I talk about why “because I’m your parent!” isn’t the same as real a... more

Chloe Tong opens up about the life behind the roles she is most known for: daughter, wife, mother of five, partner to Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan, and now the work she is building through ACE Team Foundation.

In this conversation, she shares... more

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When do children stop trusting themselves?

They start out asking why about everything. They know what they like. They challenge us. They follow their curiosity without wondering whether they’re doing it “right”. And then, somewhere along the way, ma... more

The word narcissist gets thrown around a lot. But what does narcissism actually look like in a relationship, and what happens to us when we spend too long trying to manage someone else? In this episode of CLOSER, I sit down with clinical psychologist... more

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Recent Guests

Hwee Keng Maeder
Mother of three who shares her approach to parenting.
Episode: Raising Conscious Humans: Raising Children Who Still Tell Us the Hard Things
Chloe Tong
Foundation leader, mother of five, and partner to Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan
ACE Team Foundation
Episode: #62: Chloe Tong: Marriage First, Life Beyond Labels & Growing With Grab
Dr. Ramani
World-renowned clinical psychologist and leading expert on narcissistic personality disorder and toxic relationships
Dr. Ramani Network / Author and educator
Episode: #61: Dr. Ramani: The Signs of a Narcissistic Relationship & How Not to Lose Yourself
Hwee Keng
Mother and educator; raised three sons across Singapore, Indonesia, Switzerland; homeschooling advocate
Self-described parenting advocate; series guest
Episode: Raising Conscious Humans: Raising the Child You Have, Not the Child You Want
Shanti Pereira
Singapore's fastest woman, national record holder and Asian Games champion
Singapore Athletics
Episode: #60: SG's Fastest Woman on What Success Never Taught Her
Bill Burnett
Co-founder of Stanford University's Life Design Lab
Stanford University
Episode: #58: What If Your Next Chapter Is Bigger Than You've Imagined?
Teo You Yenn
Associate Professor and author
Singaporean sociologist; author of This Is What Inequality Looks Like; book on unease
Episode: #57: What 'Kiasu' Culture Is Really Costing Us with Teo You Yenn
Indranee Rajah
Minister, lawyer, senior council
Singapore Government
Episode: #56: Minister Indranee Rajah: What Does It Take to Want a Future in Singapore?
Margaret Wang
CEO of GenPrime and Rhea Fertility
GenPrime; Rhea Fertility
Episode: #55: The Fertility Convo That's Long Overdue ft. Margaret Wang

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Rachel Lim
Host of the show with a focus on personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful conversations.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 367 ratings
  • Beautiful honest conversations!

    Just discovered Rachel and listening to her. Love the convo with her husband. Learned so much about my own relationship. Great job on the podcast lady!

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    MaiNathan
    United States3 years ago

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Raising Conscious Humans: Raising Children Who Still Tell Us the Hard Things
Q: What is the long-term cost, you think, of using fear as authority? And why is it something that you are so against?
Maeder says fear can make children hide parts of their lives and avoid telling parents things they expect will be judged. She encourages parents to stay open and help children build the judgment skills to make their own decisions.
Raising Conscious Humans: Raising Children Who Still Tell Us the Hard Things
Q: When it isn't immediately about safety, how do you decide what belongs to the child to choose and what responsibility is ours as parents?
Maeder says parents should consider what their actions communicate about family values. Children can make their own choices unless safety, core beliefs, or the family's guiding principles are at stake.
#62: Chloe Tong: Marriage First, Life Beyond Labels & Growing With Grab
Q: Would you say that both of you come before the kids?
Tong says the marriage comes before the children because it is the foundation of their family. She and Anthony make their affection and commitment visible to their children, while maintaining routines that keep them connected as a couple.
#62: Chloe Tong: Marriage First, Life Beyond Labels & Growing With Grab
Q: What do you think are some of the chapters that have really shaped you most deeply?
Tong says her father's courage and encouragement to speak up shaped her, while losing her mother at 18 remains a profound loss. Boarding school also taught her independence and helped her find her voice.
#61: Dr. Ramani: The Signs of a Narcissistic Relationship & How Not to Lose Yourself
Q: So, could you unpack and share with us, what is narcissism and how does it differ from having just a big ego or being confident?
Narcissism is a personality style, a maladaptive and relatively unhealthy pattern that includes low empathy, entitlement, grandiosity, and a compulsive need for praise. It sits on a spectrum from mild selfishness to more malignant forms, and while it can mask itself with charm, it ultimately damages relationships through manipulation, gaslighting, and invalidation. Importantly, not all confident or self-assured behavior is narcissism.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CLOSER

What is CLOSER about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on personal growth, career pivots, relationships, and leadership through intimate conversations with a diverse set of guests, from entrepreneurs and artists to policymakers and executives. Episodes frequently explore mindset, resilience, work-life balance, and the human side of high achievement, often weaving practical lessons with candid storytelling. A standout aspect is the host's ability to draw out honest, reflective moments that connect listeners to everyday challenges and aspirations, making it feel like a thoughtful guide to navigating modern life. The format tends to blend career wisdom with personal narratives, offering both actionable takeaways and relatable life experiences that can appeal to listeners seeking s... more

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2. Chloe Tong
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5. Shanti Pereira
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