Podcast Episodes

Sailing Into Life with Purpose: Navigating Your True Calling with Martin Krafft

Episode 99

Where does life lead us?

Life is a journey, and with the right guidance, it can steer us toward our true calling.

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Thinking Through the Body: Cultural Perspectives on Embodied Intelligence with Igor de Almeida

Episode 98

How can we gain a deeper understanding of foreign concepts like ikigai and saudade?

While these concepts can be challenging to define, our bodily sens…

1 year, 8 months ago

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The Outdoors as a Catalyst for Personal Growth and Discovery with Cory McGowan

Episode 97

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…

1 year, 8 months ago

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Discovering Ikigai: Making Life Worth Living After Losing Everything To War with Myroslava Marchenko

Episode 96

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 …

1 year, 9 months ago

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Motivation Through the Brush: How Calligraphy Sparks Inspiration with Naoko Mikami

Episode 95

Can artwork inspire us?

Beyond mere decoration, art forms like calligraphy have the unique ability to evoke feelings of motivation and purpose.

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1 year, 9 months ago

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Timeless Japan: Preserving Cultural Treasures in a Modern World with Monika Sadkiewicz

Episode 94

Monika Sadkiewicz's journey from Poland to Japan might seem like a story of unexpected twists, but it's a testament to the transformative power of em…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Transforming Japan’s Iconic Properties into Vacation Retreats with Tamaki Nishimura

Episode 93

Are you passionate about historic properties?

Japan is home to a wealth of historical gems, many of which are in need of preservation.

In this blog pos…

1 year, 10 months ago

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An AI Book Summary of Ikigai-kan - Feel a Life Worth Living

Episode 92

Unlock the secrets of living a meaningful life as we challenge popular misconceptions about Ikigai in a conversation led by AI co-hosts. Could it be …

2 years ago

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Exploring the Intersection of Behavioral Activation and Ikigai with Nathania Rochelle and Jürgen Hoyer

Episode 91

Can ikigai be used as a treatment?

Ikigai is about discovering a sense of purpose, and when applied effectively, it can enhance other Western treatmen…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Achieving Success Through 5S Methodology with Steve Beauchamp

Episode 90

Are you seeking strategies to streamline your business operations?

Toyota, the renowned Japanese automotive giant, has developed various methodologies…

2 years, 1 month ago

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