The X Perspective Podcast

The X Perspective Podcast Stories from Bangkok, Thailand. The X Perspective Podcast explores the personal stories of Thai locals and expats to understand the human condition.

Every Perspective Creates A Story
www.thexperspectivepodcast.com

🎧Today, our host Raj had the privilege of speaking with former Volvo executive Jörn Stech.We discussed the sacrifices he...
18/06/2026

🎧Today, our host Raj had the privilege of speaking with former Volvo executive Jörn Stech.

We discussed the sacrifices he made pursuing the American dream and the pivotal moment at 53 that eventually led him to rethink his path in life.

⭐His episode drops next month!

👍Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be notified!

❓Are you interested in sharing your story and perspective on how your culture or environment has shaped your psychology?...
16/06/2026

❓Are you interested in sharing your story and perspective on how your culture or environment has shaped your psychology?

🎧Then we want to hear it!

❤️We are a Bangkok-based podcast, and we are always searching for incredible guests with unique stories.

⚡If you are interested in being part of our journey and sharing your personal story and having a thought-provoking conversation with our host, Raj, send us a message.

✨Or, if you have a friend who might be interested in being a guest, share this post with them.

👆You can visit our website for more info about our podcast. The website link is in the bio.

15/06/2026

Tying Your Identity to One Thing Is Unhealthy

After years of transforming himself through Muay Thai, fitness, and strength training, Jamal Younis realized something important:

Tying your entire identity to one thing, in his case, strength, can become unhealthy. When that thing is threatened or taken away, your sense of self can suffer with it.

In this YouTube short, the Bangkok expat reflects on the importance of diversifying your interests.

Watch the full conversation on The X Perspective Podcast YouTube channel.

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✨Episode 23 — Weak Kid to Strong Man: How Fitness Changed His Identity

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✨The X Perspective Podcast is an English-language podcast recorded in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring the human condition through candid conversations with guests from every walk of life around the world.

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✦ Every Perspective Creates A Story ✦
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories and opinions for storytelling and reflection. It is not professional mental health advice.

14/06/2026

What if the standards you hold yourself to are too high, and you aren't even aware of it?

Bangkok singer Athalie de Koning spent years believing her high standards were completely normal. She never realized she was a perfectionist.

This relatable story explores perfectionism, self-awareness, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence.

Her episode may leave you wondering: Are you aware of your own perfectionist tendencies?

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts. Links in the bio.




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✨Episode 24 — Overcoming Perfectionism Made Her A Better Singer

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✨The X Perspective Podcast is an English-language podcast recorded in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring the human condition through candid conversations with guests from every walk of life around the world.

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✦ Every Perspective Creates A Story ✦
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories and opinions for storytelling and reflection. It is not professional mental health advice.

11/06/2026

Athalie de Koning spent years chasing perfection as a singer.

Now, for the first time, the 39-year-old Bangkok musician is opening up about the traumatic incident that left her with chronic pain and caused her to black out during performances.




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✨Episode 24 — Overcoming Perfectionism Made Her A Better Singer

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✨The X Perspective Podcast is an English-language podcast recorded in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring the human condition through candid conversations with guests from every walk of life.

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✦ Every Perspective Creates A Story ✦

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories and opinions for storytelling and reflection. It is not professional mental health advice.

How This Bangkok Singer Overcame Perfectionism and Found Her Authentic VoiceAre you a perfectionist? Do you set exceptio...
10/06/2026

How This Bangkok Singer Overcame Perfectionism and Found Her Authentic Voice

Are you a perfectionist? Do you set exceptionally high standards for yourself and struggle with self-criticism? Or are you simply curious about the mindset of a perfectionist?

In this episode, we explore perfectionism through the lens of Bangkok-based singer Athalie de Koning. For years, she had no idea she was a perfectionist, believing her relentless standards were completely normal, until someone brought it to her attention.

For the first time, this 39-year-old Dutch immigrant publicly opens up about her struggle to become the "perfect singer." She also shares a deeply personal and frightening experience that ultimately forced her to confront her perfectionism and begin addressing it.

If you've ever wondered how perfectionism can shape a person's life, this episode offers a powerful firsthand perspective. Discover why letting go of the need to be perfect proved transformative, liberating, and ultimately made Athalie a better singer.

You won't want to miss this fascinating conversation.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Watch or listen on Spotify.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Links in the comments below.



📢NEW Episode just dropped: Overcoming Perfectionism Made Her A Better SingerDo you hold yourself to impossibly high stan...
09/06/2026

📢NEW Episode just dropped:
Overcoming Perfectionism Made Her A Better Singer

Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Are you constantly self-critical, striving to get everything exactly right? Or are you simply curious about the mindset of a perfectionist?

In episode 24 of The X Perspective Podcast, we explore the hidden impact of perfectionism through the story of Athalie de Koning, a Bangkok-based singer. For years, Athalie never considered herself a perfectionist. Her relentless pursuit of excellence felt completely normal until someone pointed it out and challenged her perspective.

Now, for the first time publicly, Athalie shares her deeply personal journey of striving to become the "perfect singer." She also opens up about a frightening experience that became a turning point in her life, forcing her to confront the costs of perfectionism and begin the difficult process of letting it go.

Through her candid reflections, you'll gain insight into how perfectionism can quietly shape our identities, relationships, ambitions, and well-being. Athalie reveals how releasing the need to be perfect ultimately proved transformative. It brought her greater freedom and happiness, and it also helped her become a better singer.

If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, or know someone who has, this powerful conversation offers an honest and inspiring perspective you won't want to miss.

Watch the full podcast episode in the link below.



Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Are you constant...

04/06/2026

Becoming Stronger Changed How Jamal Saw Himself

Bangkok expat Jamal Younis explains how years of weakness and poor posture shaped how he saw himself as he grew up.

As he began strengthening his body, his posture improved, his shoulders broadened, and his confidence slowly grew.

Eventually, even the way he viewed himself began to change.

Watch the full conversation with fitness coach Jamal Younis on The X Perspective Podcast YouTube channel. Link in the bio.

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✨Episode 23 — Weak Kid to Strong Man: How Fitness Changed His Identity

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✨The X Perspective Podcast is an English-language podcast recorded in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring the human condition through candid conversations with guests from every walk of life around the world.

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✦ Every Perspective Creates A Story ✦
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories and opinions for storytelling and reflection. It is not professional mental health advice.

03/06/2026

"Perfection is the enemy of progress."
-Winston Churchill

If you're a perfectionist, or if you suspect you may have perfectionist tendencies, have you ever considered that perfectionism might be more of a hindrance than a helpful tool? Could it be pulling you away from who you truly are?

In this episode 24 of The X Perspective Podcast, we sit down with Bangkok singer Athalie de Koning, whose pursuit of perfection shaped her music and career, until an unexpected accident forced her to see herself and her music in a new way.

What she discovered was that the imperfections she had spent years trying to overcome were the very qualities that made her performances more authentic, compelling, and deeply human.

Join us as we explore a powerful story of creativity, self-discovery, and overcoming perfectionism.

Find out what can happen when we stop striving for perfection and start embracing who we are.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss this inspiring story when it premieres on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

01/06/2026

Getting Stronger Brought Positivity Into His Life

Barbell coach Jamal Younis explains how fitness transformed him both physically and psychologically.

The stronger he became, the better he felt mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Eventually, he admits he may have even become addicted to the feeling of getting stronger.

Watch the full conversation on The X Perspective Podcast YouTube channel. Link in the Bio.

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✨Episode 23 — Weak Kid to Strong Man: How Fitness Changed His Identity

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✨The X Perspective Podcast is an English-language podcast recorded in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring the human condition through candid conversations with guests from every walk of life around the world.

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✦ Every Perspective Creates A Story ✦
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories and opinions for storytelling and reflection. It is not professional mental health advice.

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