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Who would have thought that mindfulness can be incorporated into art? In this episode of The Ikigai Podcast, join Nick and his guest Rie Takeda as they explore the beauty of shodo (the art of traditional Japanese calligraphy).

Does happiness depend on the society we live in? In this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Nick speaks with Yoko Inoue as she shares her quest for happiness in the happiest country in the world.

On this episode 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 of a life worth living”.

On this episode of the Ikigai Podcast, Dr. Caitlin Kight, Education Researcher and Leader of the academic development and skills teams at the University of Exeter, discusses with Nick about teaching in relation to ikigai and how the Japanese concept helped her to educate others more effectively.

On this episode 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 ikigai.

On this episode 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. How it is different from the western approach and its similarities to the ikigai concept.

Who brings meaning to your life?
Ikigai, the Japanese concept of purpose and fulfilment, isn’t just about achieving great goals or finding joy in activities; it also thrives in the meaningful relationships we cultivate.

The word Ikigai has become a viral global phenomenon. Several Ted Talks and a best selling book has perpetuated the myth that Ikigai is a word from Okinawa and the key to longevity and happiness. But what does ikigai mean to the average Japanese?

Scott Haas is a writer and clinical psychologist and the author of four books. The winner of a James Beard award for his on-air broadcasts on public radio, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Detroit

My guest today is Dr Soenke Ziesche. Dr. Soenke Ziesche has a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Hamburg. Soenke has worked for over 20 years for the United Nations in the humanitarian and recovery sector. And, until 2019 he worked as a senior researcher on artificial intelligence at the Maldives  National University. Currently, Soenke is  an independent consultant, mostly for the United Nations, based in New Delhi, India.