Reflections on the Life and Work of The Mother of Ikigai - Mieko Kamiya
On episode 34 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick reflects on the life and work of professor, psychiatrist, researcher, linguist, translator and author, Mieko Kamiya. Nick shares quotes from Kamiya’s semi...
8 Dec 202121min
Transformative leisure and play: Bringing forth our reason for being
On episode 33 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick talks with Dr. Suzy Ross about the importance of leisure and play, not only for the young but for people of all ages. What is the importance of leisure and p...
29 Nov 20211h 4min
Mindfulness Calligraphy With Rie Takeda
On episode 32 of the Ikigai Podcast, join Nick and his guest Rie Takeda as they explore the beauty of shodo (the art of traditional Japanese calligraphy). Who would have thought that mindfulness can ...
18 Okt 20211h 11min
Yoko Inoue on finding happiness
On episode 31 of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Yoko Inoue as she shares her quest for happiness in the happiest country in the world. Does happiness depend on the society we live in? Living in...
30 Sep 202152min
Ikigai: Towards a Psychological Understanding of a Life Worth Living
On episode 30 of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead at the Univeristy of Derby, returns to discuss a book he co-authored and edited, "Ikigai: Towards a psychological understanding ...
24 Sep 202152min
Ikigai in Education with Dr. Caitlin Kight
On this episode 29 of the Ikigai Podcast, we have a guest who is a former behavioral ecologist who holds a PhD in Applied science by the name of Caitlin Kight. Dr. Caitlin Kight is currently an Educa...
5 Aug 20211h 9min
The Health Benefits of Ikigai With Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera
On episode 28 of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead at the Univeristy of Derby, delves into the ikigai concept and discusses with Nick the health benefits people can get from ikiga...
21 Juli 202159min
Morita Therapy with Dr. Holly Sugg
On episode 27 of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Holly Sugg, a Lecturer in Education and Research for the Academy of Nursing at the University of Exeter Medical School, talks to Nick about Morita therapy. The...
13 Juli 20211h
