The Ikigai Podcast
Nick Kemp - Ikigai Tribe
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 routine is vital, how to find your confidence, how to improve your relationships, and why you should start a meaningful online business. Hit the subscribe button, and get ready to find your ikigai.
Episodes
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Dec 16, 2019 • 33min
Finding Ikigai in Leisure with Professor Shintaro Kono
In episode 4 of the Ikiagi Podcast, I interview Assistant Professor Shintaro Kono who has a Ph.D. in Sport and Recreation. We discuss his research, which revolves around the relationship between leisure engagement and ikigai. In this episode, we talk about "keiken" - valued experiences, which include enjoyment, effort, stimulation, and comfort. Also, Professor Kono offers advice on how you can find ikigai in leisure activities.
Dec 5, 2019 • 37min
What Ikigai Means To The Japanese
In episode 3 of The Ikigai Podcast, you'll discover what ikigai means to the Japanese. I interview sustainable life coach and author, Sachiaki Takamiya. Sachiaki has published three books in English on the topic of ikigai - Zen and a Way of Sustainable Prosperity, Ikigai Business, and The Ikigai Diet. We discuss in detail, the Ikigai Venn Diagram framework, what ikigai means to the Japanese, and the Japanese Omni philosophy of "San-Po-Yoshi".
Nov 27, 2019 • 1h 12min
What Makes Life Worth Living with Gordon Mathews
On episode 2 of the Ikigai Podcast, I speak with Gordon Mathews, who is an author of nine books, and the Professor of Anthropology of the University of Hong Kong. We discuss ikigai and the subject of his first book, "What Makes Life Worth Living? How Japanese and Americans Make Sense of the Worlds." When I recorded the interview with Gordon, his university had been under siege for four days with the protesting in Hong Kong. So I was very grateful for the time he gave me. And we hit it off really well and had a very enjoyable conversation on the subject of his book, What makes life worth living? I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast episode as much as I enjoyed speaking with Gordon.
Nov 20, 2019 • 32min
Ikigai According to Professor Akihiro Hasegawa
On episode 1 of the Ikigai Podcast, I interview Professor Akihiro Hasegawa of Toyo Eiwa University. Hasegawa Sensei is one of Japan's leading researchers and experts on ikigai. We discuss the meaning and origin of the word "ikigai", his research, the Mother of Ikigai Psychology, Mieko Kamiya, and more.A full transcription of the interview can be found on the blogpost Ikigai According to Professor Akihiro Hasegawa.
