
Nature, Rituals, and Kami: Discovering the Essence of Shinto with Taishi Kato
Shinto, Japan's indigenous religion, is strongly rooted in animism, with Japanese believing that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. Shinto does not have a single ...
8 Apr 20251h 5min

Exploring Fourth Spaces: Where Personal Growth and Meaning Meet with Tomoe Ueyama and Gloria Tam
Where is your place to cultivate meaningful connections and personal growth? In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Tomoe Ueyama and Gloria Tam to explore how fourth spaces can help p...
10 Mars 20251h 2min

Ikigai and Loss: Finding Meaning in Life’s Hardest Moments
How have you handled loss in your life? In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with June Kashio to explore how embracing Ikigai can provide meaning, resilience, and healing during times of...
3 Mars 20251h 13min

The Spark of Life: Using Ikigai to Inspire and Empower Others with Katie Sandoe
What gives you energy? What is the spark that lights your fire? In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Katie Sandoe to explore how ikigai can inspire and energize people, helping them...
24 Feb 20251h 1min

Sailing Into Life with Purpose: Navigating Your True Calling with Martin Krafft
Where does life lead us? Life is a journey, and with the right guidance, it can steer us toward our true calling. In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Martin Krafft about his transi...
21 Feb 202546min

Thinking Through the Body: Cultural Perspectives on Embodied Intelligence with Igor de Almeida
How can we gain a deeper understanding of foreign concepts like ikigai and saudade? While these concepts can be challenging to define, our bodily sensations can offer valuable insights into their deep...
11 Feb 20251h 28min

The Outdoors as a Catalyst for Personal Growth and Discovery with Cory McGowan
What can we gain from spending time outdoors? While nature is commonly linked to well-being, it also serves as a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. In this episode of the Ikigai Pod...
2 Feb 202557min

Discovering Ikigai: Making Life Worth Living After Losing Everything To War with Myroslava Marchenko
How do you rebuild your life after losing everything?Coping with loss is one of life’s greatest challenges, yet there are paths to recovery that can help us heal and move forward. One such path is dis...
22 Jan 20251h 5min



















