The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

Been putting off your check-up? This one’s for you. For Episode 15 of #IWishIKnew, Principal Therapist of Lifeweavers Therapy Liz Piper and founder of Advantage Medical Group Dr. Brendan Yap unpack what standard screenings miss—and more importantly, what to do with the results to actually change your health trajectory. Listen in now for what your check-up isn’t telling you. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, PayNow will remove the nickname option for users, tightening identification in digital payments. Meanwhile, Sarawak plans to roll out a free tertiary education scheme—but will it work in the long run? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, someone has claimed the sun?! Where do you do your best thinking? Plus, we speak to Liz Piper and Brendan Yap from Advantage Medical Group for Episode 15 of #IWishIKnew, as they unpack what standard health screenings might miss—and how to actually act on your results to change your health trajectory. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, is the fear of switching to EVs in Singapore overblown? We break down the gap between perception and reality—from charging concerns to real-world costs and convenience. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, parenting is not for the weak, truly.. Never challenge a Eurasian (especially when it’s FD). Plus, what annoys you most about Singaporeans? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you truly switched off? Wellness advocate and teacher Dawn Sim joins us to unpack sound baths, stress, and how something as simple as vibration can help your body reset. She’s also a mom of four—so we figured Lavi might pick up a tip or two. Listen in now! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Changi Airport is set to debut new arts offerings from the second half of 2026, including live poetry and performances—turning travel into a more creative, cultural experience. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what if you just couldn’t stop laughing? We also ask: what’s your greatest fear? Plus, we speak to Dawn Sim, who unpacks sound baths, stress, and how simple vibrations can help your body reset—all while balancing life as a mum of four (Lavi, take notes)! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not the easiest or cheapest trip--but maybe that's the point. Palau might be one of the best dive destinations in the world, and Straits Times' Assistant Life Editor Clara Lock takes us beneath the surface, from surreal underwater encounters to the passport "visitor pledge" keepsake and its high value, low-impact approach to tourism. Tune in now to find out if Palau is actually worth the journey. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Tokyo urges workers to ditch formal wear for T-shirts and shorts to beat the heat and cut energy use. Meanwhile, rice farmers in Thailand and Vietnam may stop planting as rising costs and export disruptions linked to the Iran conflict hit their livelihoods. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, no more rice too?! What’s something you still do that feels ancient now? Plus, we speak to Clara Lock from The Straits Times about diving in Palau—from surreal underwater encounters to its unique visitor pledge, and whether this high-value, low-impact destination is actually worth the journey! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Escargot or escar-NO? From fine dining delicacy to cutting-edge skincare, snails are getting a serious glow-up. Founder of WholeSnail and proudly known as the “Mother of Snails,” Stephanie Kudus is on a mission to change the way we see (and use) this often misunderstood ingredient—bringing it from escargot plates to high-quality, cosmeceutical-grade snail slime, all with a focus on local, sustainable production. But can snails really win over Singaporean hearts (and taste buds)? And what does it take to build a sustainable snail industry right here at home? Tune in now as we chat about breaking food taboos, the future of alternative farming, and whether Singapore is truly ready to embrace the snail revolution. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, NTUC FairPrice will roll out over 1,300 smart trolleys by end-2026 to enhance the shopping experience. Meanwhile, extras are being cast in Singapore for a new K-drama starring Ju Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ho, and in China, warnings of rising condom prices have gone viral, sparking stockpiling concerns. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, condom prices might be going up! What’s that one dish your mum makes that instantly feels like home? We also speak to Stephanie Kudus, the Mother of Snails behind WholeSnails, on transforming snails from escargot to skincare—and whether Singapore is ready for a full-on snail revolution. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about surviving cancer. But what happens after? In Episode 14 of #IWishIKnew, Lifeweavers' Principal Therapist Liz Piper and holistic therapies advocate & yoga teacher Jill Alphonso open up about the realities people don’t often see—from building your care team and navigating family pressures, to rehab and learning how to live again. Jill also shares what it truly meant to survive cancer, including the powerful decision to show her mastectomy scars. Tune in now. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Japan will ban the use of portable chargers on flights from April 24. Back home, the revamped Malay Heritage Centre invites visitors to reflect on the legacies they’ll leave behind. Plus, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set to hit Singapore in February 2027. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we look at how China has strict rules around public behavior and dress codes—guys, take note! Plus, is there a smell that instantly reminds you of someone? We also speak to Liz Piper and Jill Alphonso for Episode 14 of #IWishIKnew, as they talk about life after cancer—from rebuilding support systems and navigating family dynamics to learning how to live fully again after survival. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your clothes were meant to have more than one life? Raye Padit, founder of The Fashion Pulpit, is the force behind Singapore’s first Circular Fashion Week, reimagining how we value what we wear—and questioning the habits that keep us stuck in a cycle of overconsumption. From clothing swaps and upcycling to more mindful ways of buying, wearing, and letting go, we're reshaping our relationship with our wardrobes and recognising the true cost behind every piece we own. Tune in now to discover practical, real ways you can extend the life of your clothes, beyond just donating them! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a Chinese carmaker patents a voice-activated in-car toilet—yes, you heard that right. Meanwhile, National University of Singapore unveils a new building offering on-campus accommodation for overseas visitors. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, frolic with cows more! What’s something that instantly makes you feel good? Plus, we speak to Raye Padit from The Fashion Pulpit, on giving clothes a second life—from swaps to upcycling—and how we can break out of fast fashion habits for good. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.