Welcome back to Episode 59 of Zelocast – Glow with the Flow!

First of all, Chantiq is finally back in the studio! 🎉

It’s been a while, so we start the episode by catching up with her and celebrating her recent National Day performance on 8 August. She may have felt nervous before going on stage, but once the music started, she did an amazing job. Proud moment! 🇸🇬👏

For our main topic, we received an email from a listener we’ll call Aisyah—not her real name.

While travelling independently at an MRT station, an auntie suddenly grabbed her and pulled her towards the escalator.

No greeting.

No explanation.

Just grab and go. 😳

The auntie probably had good intentions, but Aisyah was left feeling shocked, irritated and completely disoriented. After that, she even felt guilty for being upset.

But was she wrong to feel that way?

For someone who is blind or visually impaired, travelling independently requires a lot of concentration. We listen for sounds, remember landmarks, count steps and build a mental map of the area.

So when someone suddenly pulls us in another direction, it can completely mess up the route we were already following.

It’s like using Google Maps and someone suddenly changes your destination without asking. 😂

The proper way to help is actually very simple:

Just ask first.

A gentle tap on the shoulder and a quick question like, “Do you need help?” or “Where are you heading?” can make a huge difference.

Helping should make someone feel supported—not like they’re being carried around like a parcel. 😆

Zyana also shares a frustratingly funny story about a lady who went all out to help Alex through an MRT gantry… while completely ignoring Zyana, who was standing right behind him and is also blind.

Apparently, only one blind person existed at the gantry that day. 😂

We also read a second message from a listener—a “bro” who has started catching feelings for his sighted friend.

He wants to ask her out, but he has already convinced himself that she’ll reject him because of his disability.

Alex shares some practical advice on how to test the water and find out whether the feeling might be mutual.

The main reminder?

Don’t reject yourself before the other person even gets the chance to answer.

And if the answer is no, it doesn’t automatically mean your disability is the reason. Sometimes two people simply don’t match—and that happens to everyone.

This episode is packed with honest advice, awkward moments, funny stories and an important reminder that helping should always come with respect, communication and dignity.

Whether you’ve ever been helped a little too aggressively, accidentally ignored, or spent too much time overthinking a crush… this episode is for you. 💛

✨ Together we make a difference. Win or lose, we are still champions.

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