S09E05: The Water Sommelier's Search for Purpose | Sam Wu & Angjolie Mei | CYT S9

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What if the life you are living was never truly yours to begin with?The expectations.The career.The identity.The version of yourself you learnt to become for approval, survival, or belonging.In this episode of Confessions of the Unconventional season, certified water sommelier Sam Wu and funeral director Angjolie Mei unexpectedly uncover a deeply human conversation about depression, grief, spirituality, purpose, authenticity, and the painful process of learning how to stop fighting against yourself.What begins as a conversation about water slowly unfolds into something far deeper.They reflect on:- Walking away from traditional family expectations- The hidden emotional cost of living a life misaligned with yourself- Depression, burnout, and losing interest in the things you once loved- Why many people quietly live disconnected from who they truly are- Spirituality, meditation, and inner work- Suicide, grief, emotional sensitivity, and empathy- Patterns in relationships and inherited conditioning- Why triggers can become teachers- Letting go of identities that no longer fit- Learning how to live more authentically and intentionallyOne of the most powerful moments comes when Sam shares how depression slowly drained the joy out of his life while working in his family’s apparel business. That eventually led him toward a completely unconventional path as Singapore’s first certified water sommelier.Another is Angjolie reflecting on losing both her aunt and father within a short span of time, calling off an engagement, and spiralling through one of the darkest periods of her life before beginning her own spiritual and inner work journey.Together, they speak openly about the quiet suffering many people carry while trying to become versions of themselves that society, family, or relationships expect them to be.And how true healing often begins when we finally stop resisting who we are.There are moments in this conversation that feel philosophical. Others feel raw, vulnerable, and intensely personal.Beneath all the labels,