Ikigai's Influence on Educators and Students with Matthew Borg
In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick and Mathew Borg discuss the significance of implementing the concept of ikigai within an educational context. How can we promote better education with the...
28 Sep 202349min
Can You Really Coach the Ikigai Concept?
Is the ikigai concept something you can coach? In this solo episode, Nick explores this question and looks at how ikigai is relatable to philosophy, positive psychology and existential positive psych...
10 Sep 202324min
Nurturing Well-Being With Yutori
Do you have the mental space for peace of mind? Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, self-care can often be neglected. In Japan, there's a concept known as yutori, which encourages creating me...
7 Sep 202311min
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 Juli 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 Juni 202339min
