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The Ikigai Podcast

Nick Kemp - Ikigai Tribe
Ikigai
Mieko Kamiya
Japan
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Zen Eating
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Kokorozashi
Lean Coaching
Zen School
Hikikomori
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Nick Kemp from Ikigai Tribe reveals what ikigai truly means to the Japanese and how you can find it to make your life worth living. Discover how you can find meaning, purpose, and joy in your day to day living, with this podcast. From interviews with professors, authors and experts to case studies of people living their ikigai, you'll learn about the power of rituals, why having a daily morning ro... more

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Ever study hard and still wonder why it feels empty? We dive into academic yarigai—the lived, situational meaning that makes learning feel worth doing—and map out nine practical factors that turn study from grind to growth. With Dr. Yu Kanazawa, asso... more

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Ever feel like your mind is running the show—and not in a good way? We sat down with clinical psychologist and author Ross White to unpack psychological flexibility, a practical skill that helps you have difficult thoughts and feelings while still ta... more

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Dr. Yu Kanazawa
Associate professor at the Graduate School of Humanities, University of Osaka, specializing in language education and emotional philosophy.
University of Osaka
Episode: Understanding Academic Yarigai with Yu Kanazawa
Ross White
Award-winning clinical psychologist specializing in mental health for high-performance environments.
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Understanding Psychological Flexibility: The Key to Emotional Resilience with Ross White
Minako Horaguchi
An educator and certified life coach specializing in Ikigai-based transformation
My Ikigai
Episode: What Ikigai Really Means: Insights from Japanese Culture with Minako Horaguchi
Ai Kihara
Counselor, social worker, and domestic violence advocate
HANA Counseling and Education
Episode: Applying Japanese Wisdom in Counselling with Ai Kihara
Nanako Aramaki
Japanese-Canadian sound therapist and former COO of a content marketing agency
Episode: The Transformative Effects of Sound Therapy With Nanako Aramaki
Kensuke Yamamoto
Senior consultant at Vanto Group, a boutique global consulting firm.
Vanto Group
Episode: Finding and Feeling Ikigai at Work with Kensuke Yamamoto
Andriana Ubunuki-Kalfa
Ikigai coach specializing in performance, executive and personal excellence coaching
Episode: How Ikigai Leads to a Life of Personal Excellence with Andriana Ubunuki Kalfa
Christopher Tan
Group Chief Executive Officer of Provident and certified Ikigai Tribe coach
Provident
Episode: Ikigai Decisions: Aligning Your Life with What Matters Most with Christopher Tan
Sunplaza Nakano Kun
Japanese musician, singer of Bakufu Slump, and writer
Episode: Ikigai Musing With Rock Legend Sunplaza Nakano Kun

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Nick Kemp
Host of the podcast and founder of Ikigai Tribe, he focuses on revealing the essence of Ikigai and how to find it in life.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • I love Ikigai

    Thank you so much Nick for short, long journey together!

    Stasy

    Pavlova

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StEPavlo
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • So glad I found this podcast…

    Delighted to discover this podcast, as it covers so many subjects I am interested in eg Morita therapy, Naikan, Kaizen. Informative & inspiring discussions. Throw in an episode on the spiritual aspects of Aikido and I’ll be even happier!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandygirl38
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great to get some ‚insights‘ about Ikigai

    Very good research, good speakers, great content 🙋‍♀️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bärtha
    Germany5 years ago
  • Great podcast…learn’t something new.

    A friend recommended I listen to this podcast, I’ve got to podcast 3 and felt it was important to give a positive review. I’m new to the world of Ikigai, and it’s fascinating to explore what Ikigai means to the Japanese. Episode 2 was enlightening. I’ve got a few more to listen to, and I’m looking forward to learning more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jezza (Melbourne)
    Australia6 years ago

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Understanding Academic Yarigai with Yu Kanazawa
Q: So would you like to define and compare Yarigai and Ikigai?
Ikigai is a deep existential concept linked to one's sense of meaningful existence, while Yarigai is more focused on situational involvement and satisfaction from tasks, making it more practical in daily language.
Understanding Psychological Flexibility: The Key to Emotional Resilience with Ross White
Q: So would you like to briefly define that and touch on why that's important?
Psychological flexibility is defined as the ability to have difficult thoughts and feelings, and either maintain or change behavior to connect with personal values and purpose.
Understanding Psychological Flexibility: The Key to Emotional Resilience with Ross White
Q: Would you like to touch on that?
Ross White expresses his belief in the messaging that emotions carry within them and how it's important to acknowledge challenging emotions rather than suppress them.
The Shared Wisdom of Stoicism and Ikigai with Ken Mogi
Q: What is the relationship between Ikigai and Stoicism?
Ken explains that both concepts focus on aligning oneself with greater things in life, emphasizing the importance of conversation and appreciation for life's connections.
The Shared Wisdom of Stoicism and Ikigai with Ken Mogi
Q: What sparked the decision to write this book on Stoicism?
Ken has always been a great reader of Stoicism and resonates with Socrates, connecting Stoicism with the Japanese philosophy of life.

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This podcast explores the profound Japanese concept of Ikigai, which signifies a reason for being. Throughout episodes, listeners are guided on a journey to discover meaning, purpose, and joy in everyday life, often through discussions with professors, authors, and various experts. Key themes include the importance of daily rituals, fostering personal relationships, and the might of leveraging one's passions into a business. Unique elements include a cultural lens on Ikigai and diverse stories from individuals who embody these principles in their lives, making it particularly relatable for those seeking personal growth and fulfillment.

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1. Dr. Yu Kanazawa
2. Ross White
3. Minako Horaguchi
4. Ai Kihara
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6. Kensuke Yamamoto
7. Andriana Ubunuki-Kalfa
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