
Yoko Inoue on finding happiness
On episode 31 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Yoko Inoue as she shares her quest for happiness in the happiest country in the world. Does happiness depend on the society we live in? Living in...
30 Sep 202152min

Ikigai: Towards a Psychological Understanding of a Life Worth Living
On episode 30 of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead at the Univeristy of Derby, returns to discuss a book he co-authored and edited, "Ikigai: Towards a psychological understanding ...
24 Sep 202152min

Ikigai in Education with Dr. Caitlin Kight
On this episode 29 of the Ikigai Podcast, we have a guest who is a former behavioral ecologist who holds a PhD in Applied science by the name of Caitlin Kight. Dr. Caitlin Kight is currently an Educa...
5 Aug 20211h 9min

The Health Benefits of Ikigai With Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera
On episode 28 of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead at the Univeristy of Derby, delves into the ikigai concept and discusses with Nick the health benefits people can get from ikiga...
21 Jul 202159min

Morita Therapy with Dr. Holly Sugg
On episode 27 of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Holly Sugg, a Lecturer in Education and Research for the Academy of Nursing at the University of Exeter Medical School, talks to Nick about Morita therapy. The...
13 Jul 20211h

Who is Your Ikigai?
In episode 26 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick talks about how other people matter. While our work, hobbies, goals and personal dreams can be life-affirming sources of ikigai, it may be the people in your ...
6 Jul 202111min

A Japanese Perspective on Ikigai with Makoto Rexrode
In episode 25 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks to Makoto Rexrode to discuss what ikigai means from a Japanese perspective. The word Ikigai has become a viral global phenomenon. Several Ted Talks a...
22 Jun 202150min

The Japanese Way of Acceptance with Scott Haas
On episode 24 of the Ikigai Podcast, I interview Scott Haas, a writer and clinical psychologist and author of four books, including WHY BE HAPPY - The Japanese Way of Acceptance. The winner of a James...
27 Mai 20211h 36min



















