
Co-Designing Companion Robots: Enhancing Ikigai for Older Adults
In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Waki Kamino about designing social robots to enhance the ikigai of older adults. Waki Kamino is a PhD student at Cornell University in human-rob...
21 Juli 202350min

Ibasho: Building Connections and Empowerment Through Belonging
In episode 62 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Professor Haruhiko Tanaka about how having ibasho can serve as a source of empowerment for people. Professor Haruhiko Tanaka recently retired fro...
26 Juni 202339min

Friendship and Ikigai: The Shared Journey of Meaning and Connection
On episode 61 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick and his good friend, Masayuki Matsubara, embark on an inspiring conversation about friendship, ikigai, and the power of shared experiences. Masayuki Matsubar...
20 Juni 202329min

Navigating Crisis with Ikigai with Jamila Rodrigues
On episode 60 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick welcomes back Jamila Rodrigues to discuss how having ikigai can help people cope in times of crisis. Jamila Rodrigues is an anthropologist focused on well-b...
6 Juni 202349min

Unravelling the Beauty of Japanese Craftsmanship with Yujiro Seki
On episode 59 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with director Yujiro Seki about his film and the importance of craftsmanship in Japan. Yujiro Seki is a filmmaker with a BA in Film from the Universit...
24 Maj 202357min

The Benefits of Ikigai Bio-Hacking with Sachiaki Takamiya – Part 2
In episode 58 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick welcomes back Sachiaki Takamiya to discuss how Ikigai bio-hacking can benefit both personal well-being and the environment. Sachiaki Takamiya is an author an...
16 Maj 20231h 2min

The Benefits of Ikigai Bio-Hacking with Sachiaki Takamiya – Part 1
On episode 57 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Sachiaki Takamiya about applying ikigai bio-hacking to our daily lives to improve our quality of life. Sachiaki Takamiya is an author and sustain...
4 Maj 202351min

The Embodiment of Ikigai with Jamila Rodrigues
On episode 56 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Jamila Rodrigues about the deep connection between our bodies and our ikigai. Jamila Rodrigues is an anthropologist focused on well-being and cri...
26 Apr 20231h 10min



















