#170 | How Kintsugi Teaches Us to Heal, Embrace Our Scars & Find Resilience

In this heartfelt (and oddly on-brand) episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, I sit down with Miya Smith, an incredible Kintsugi artist whose story is as golden as the art itself. Miya takes us on a journey from her roots in Japan to her life in California, sharing how she mastered the intricate art of mending broken pottery with gold. Together, we dive into the beautiful philosophy of Kintsugi; embracing imperfections, celebrating scars, and turning life’s cracks into art. Honestly, it’s like my podcast title finally earned its keep! Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and maybe even a little golden repair for your soul.

Key moments of this interview:

3:30 A Charming Tale of How Miya Met Her Husband

7:30 Miya’s Journey to Becoming a Kintsugi Artist

13:30 The History and Origins of Kintsugi

25:30 The Process of Traditional Kintsugi

35:30 Emotional Reactions to Kintsugi

46:12 Modern vs. Traditional Kintsugi

49:00 The Message of Kintsugi for Today’s Society

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