
đ The Real Reason with Shulin Lee A podcast about success, mindset, and growth. Featuring real experts whoâve lived it. Hosted by Shulin Lee, lawyer-turned-recruiter and Singaporeâs #1 LinkedIn Creator. Get raw conversations on careers, purpose, mental health, and leadership, without the fluff. Stop taking advice from people who havenât done the work. Learn from those who have.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Too tired to have sex? What if your body is trying to warn you about something?
Dr Caroline has seen patients so exhausted that they've fallen asleep at traffic lights. Yes, while driving.
Scary? Absolutely.
And here's what worries me more.
We've... more
Why can losing a friendship hurt just as much as losing a romantic relationship?
When I parted ways with my co-founder, I also lost a friendship of 12 years.
It was one of the most painful things I've been through. But I minimised it. It wasn't a d... more
One word triggered an entire country.
"Hungry."
It made headlines in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. I filmed a response video to explain what I meant.
It made everything worse.
For months, I was the woman who insulted her own country.
So I ... more
Not one dying patient ever told her they wished they'd worked harder.
I've thought about that a lot since.
Janet Phang is a clinical psychologist. For over 20 years she's sat with people at their lowest, including the dying. We talk about success, ... more
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I absolutely love The Real Reason. Shulin has such a thoughtful, grounded way of exploring topics that make you reflect, learn, and feel inspired. Every episode feels meaningful and beautifully put together. Highly recommend!
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The show centers on success, mindset, and growth through candid conversations with practitioners who have real, lived experience. Episodes blend practical strategies on leadership, personal development, parenting, mental health, and financial literacy, often linking mindset to tangible outcomes in work and family life. Notable strengths include a practical, interview-based approach with diverse experts and a strong emphasis on authenticity, behavior change, and long-term wellbeing. This makes it a solid fit for listeners seeking actionable insight from practitioners who've walked the talk, especially in professional growth, parenting, and financial planning contexts.
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Recent guests on The Real Reason include:
1. Janet Pang
2. Georgina Chang
3. Janet Phang
4. Christopher Tan
5. Louise Duncan
6. Kelly Tay
7. Dr. Caroline Low
8. Nir Eyal
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