Navigating Aida and Intercorporeality with Prof. Shogo Tanaka
In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick discusses the significance of aida (betweenness) and intercorporeality in relation to our embodiment with Prof. Shogo Tanaka. Prof. Shogo Tanaka is a profe...
24 Aug 202342min
The Way of the Bow: Pursuing Archery with Jessica Gerrity
In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Jessica Gerrity about Kyudo, the intricate art of Japanese traditional archery. Jessica Gerrity is a TV personality, writer, and tourism ambass...
14 Aug 20231h 16min
Unveiling a Larger Meaning of Life and Death with Prof. Gordon Mathews
In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Gordon Mathews about finding greater meaning in life through the concept of life after death. Gordon Mathews is an author and professor of anth...
1 Aug 20231h 6min
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 Jul 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Mai 202357min
