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The Ikigai ProjectReflections from Season 3 + What's NextIt's hard to believe we've come to the end of Season 3. Peter & Marc reflect back on aha moments from this season and what they've learned about transitions. They also share how their understanding of ikigai continues to evolve, and chat a bit about what's next for them - a wedding for Peter and re-entering the workforce for Marc.Thanks for listening and supporting us throughout this season. We're taking a break and hope to be back again soon. Please send us a message on Instagram (@theikigaiproject) or our LinkedIn page with your feedback, or what you'd...2023-07-2044 minThe Ikigai ProjectRestoring Human Movement + Well-BeingAs we head into the summer, it was timely to chat with our guest Pax Frias. Pax is a Fitness Coach & Partner at the movement studio, Restore Human. He’s also an outdoor enthusiast and encourages spending time outside in the sun. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, exploring transitions in well-being, movement, & performance. Topics include: parenting, body awareness, rest & nutrition, goal setting, fitness trackers, reducing jet lag, and much more! Whether you are highly active or struggling to find balance in a busy schedule, there's a takeaway here for everyone.Follow Pax on...2023-07-071h 15The Ikigai ProjectAging with Curiosity, Compassion & PlayfulnessToday we welcome our guest David Wilson. We are curious to explore a transition that's universal to all of us - the transition of aging. What does it mean to grow old? What beliefs exist about aging that we might want to challenge? David is a movement coach, speaker, and anti-ageism advocate. We discuss aging as a developmental process, ageism and societal stereotypes, our capacity to move at any age or level of experience, and finding joy and curiosity through it all.Follow David on Instagram at @oldscoolmoves and learn about his movement offerings on his...2023-06-221h 01The Ikigai ProjectBecoming a Modern ElderFor this conversation, David Marlow joins us as our guest. We wanted to chat with someone who has experienced several significant career & personal transitions over their lifetime. David is in many ways a modern elder. We uncover more about what that means, how he is mentoring others, and apply those lessons in our own lives. During his 30 year career, David served in senior leadership roles and currently runs his own consulting business. Not only that, David embodies the spirit of ikigai by sharing content daily on his substack called the Ikiquest.Reach out to David on...2023-06-0857 minThe Ikigai ProjectIdentity Shifts + Sabbatical LearningsWe’re about halfway through season 3. For this conversation, Marc & Peter share more about themselves and go deeper on topics related to this season’s theme on transitions. Peter opens up on his upbringing in Japan and his identity shift coming to Canada. Marc shares recent lessons learned during his sabbatical. They also discuss what makes a place feel like home, intentionality with their time, and finding closure on meaningful transitions.***Time Stamps:[1:50] Reflections on recording this season's podcast[7:30] Growing up in Japan & challenges moving to Canada[16:47] Japanese infl...2023-05-2557 minThe Ikigai ProjectHow Transitions Impact Love + FriendshipIn this episode we are stepping into the world of relationships - whether that's the partner we're with or friendships. We want to explore how significant transitions impact these relationships. We invited our close friend Diana Chung, who brings an insightful and candid perspective (check out Diana's original interview in S1, Ep2). So pour a glass of wine and listen in as we explore past heartbreak, how our upbringing impacts how we date, friendships changing in our 30s, and much more.Reach out to Diana on Instagram at @dianachungcoachingco or on her website: dianachungcoaching.com2023-05-121h 01The Ikigai ProjectManaging Big Transitions + Finding BalanceIn this episode we explore the mental journey of going through significant transitions and strategies to successfully navigate change. Whether the transition is anticipated (e.g. - quitting your job), or unanticipated (e.g. - being laid off). Our guest Andrea Fruhling shares insights from over 20 years of experience in coaching, career development and team leadership. She uses creativity to view transitions from a new perspective. We even walk through an activity called the Balance Wheel and invite listeners to give it a try!Reach out to Andrea via email (andrea@doubleknot.works) or find her...2023-04-271h 06The Ikigai ProjectWe're Back + This Season's Theme: TransitionsThe Ikigai Project is back... finally! In this episode, Peter and Marc explore their own personal transitions through a variety of lenses, including career decisions, travel overseas, new relationships, getting married, and much more. It's a new format this season as the Ikigai Project will now be co-hosted. We hope you enjoy this episode.***Time Stamps:[3:30] What does the word, 'transition' mean to us?[8:09] Deciding to do a sabbatical after 7 years at one company[17:30] Learnings from being an entrepreneur[26.07] International travel strengthening a romantic relationship2023-04-131h 03The Ikigai ProjectSameet KumarToday's conversation is with Dr. Sameet Kumar. Sameet is a clinical psychologist, author of three books, and internationally requested speaker. We talk extensively about the role of grief in our lives, and his experience working with people who are grieving. We talk about mindfulness meditation as medicine to ease the suffering and how we can hold sadness just a little bit better. Finally, we talk about practical ways we can introduce mindfulness into our lives and how we can better be with others who may be grieving.I highly recommend Sameet's book, Grieving Mindfully: A Compassionate and...2021-06-0950 minThe Ikigai ProjectMichael Huston and Dave RedekoppToday's conversation is with Michael Huston and Dave Redekopp. Michael and Dave have both spent almost their entire careers at the intersection of mental health and career development. The three of us have a fabulous conversation about how they arrived at this career path, career development as a pillar of mental health, taking a more nuanced approach to our careers, and so much more. They also share a ton of great resources which you can review in the show notes below.Links to resources from the episode:Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham2021-06-011h 25The Ikigai ProjectGreig PerantinosToday's conversation is with Greig Perantinos. Greig is a second-year clinical social work student (soon to be graduating!), entrepreneur, and an avid meditator. We talk about his pivot from entrepreneurship to social work, how he creates meaning in his life, and the intersection of mindfulness and psychotherapy, and much more.Update: Greig has now graduated and is practicing social work and neurofeedback at New Pathways Therapy in Toronto.Feel free to connect with Greig below:New Pathways Therapy TorontoEmailFacebookTheme music by Hue.L...2021-05-1347 minThe Ikigai ProjectRenée FishmanToday's conversation is with Renée Fishman. Renée is an attorney, award-winning residential real estate broker, educator, and consultant who uses a holistic approach to helps leaders and owners live in a better place physically, emotionally and spiritually. We cover a variety of topics in this conversation including the physiology of fear, how we can think of personal growth, building resilience, and much more.Learn more about and connect with Renée below:My Meadow ReportLinkedInTheme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit...2021-04-221h 07The Ikigai ProjectDr. Bena LongToday's conversation is with Dr. Bena Long. Dr. Bena is a speaker and coach on mindfulness and leadership . She has worked with dozens of high profile companies and their leaders to help them access their inner calm and perform at their best.Learn more about and connect with Dr. Bena below:Bena Long AssociatesLinkedInTheme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...2021-03-251h 04The Ikigai ProjectBetween Two Therapists - Part 4In this final episode of the series, the three of us talk about early childhood experiences and their impact on our development, finding the right therapist, and how to approach the financial investment of with working with a therapist. Frank and Peter also mention a few resources specifically in this episode which you can check out below:Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime via TEDMED 2014Dr. Allan Schore on therapeutic alliance via YouTubePlease know that it’s always okay to ask for help. If you’re looking for...2020-07-3040 minThe Ikigai ProjectBetween Two Therapists - Part 3Welcome to Part 3 of Between Two Therapists - a special series in this podcast where I interview psychotherapists - Frank Kewin and Peter Stathakos - about their decades of experience in the field of mental health and well being. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground yet again. The three of us talk about when seeking therapy might be beneficial for you, how to talk about therapy to friends and family, and how long it might take to see sustainable change. There are some pretty tactical pieces of advice and ideas that I think you’ll find in...2020-07-2247 minThe Ikigai ProjectBetween Two Therapists - Part 2In Part 2 of "Between Two Therapists", Frank, Peter, and I go deeper into the world of psychotherapy and developing greater self awareness. Building on our conversation in Part 1, we talk about a variety of topics including the reasons why people might seek therapy, symptoms of when we’re disconnected with our authentic selves, and the role of friendships as a mirror in our lives among many other things.Please know that it’s always okay to ask for help. If you’re looking for help, there are resources available to you wherever you are. If you live in Can...2020-07-1538 minThe Ikigai ProjectBetween Two Therapists - Part 1In Part 1 of "Between Two Therapists" I speak with psychotherapists, Frank Kewin and Peter Stathakos, to explore their origin stories, the role of a therapist, loneliness in society today, and how they help their clients begin the healing process.Please know that it’s always okay to ask for help. If you’re looking for help, there are resources available to you wherever you are. If you live in Canada or the United States, you may want to start with the list of resources below:Canada - List of Resources for Mental Health and Wellness2020-07-0843 minThe Ikigai ProjectTrailerSeason 2 of The Ikigai Project is debuting on July 8th! This season, we cover the topic of mental health and well-being. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect. Please know that it’s always okay to ask for help. If you’re looking for help, there are resources available to you wherever you are. If you live in Canada or the United States, you may want to start with the list of resources below:Canada - List of Resources for Mental Health and WellnessCanada - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health2020-06-2407 minThe Ikigai ProjectThree Reflections from Season 1Today's conversation is... well, more of a monologue. I share three reflections I've had since the last episode and cover topics such as building a community, practicing loving kindness, and a new way to approach journaling.For more about the three thoughts check out the blog post I wrote on this.Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2515 minThe Ikigai ProjectNani OuriqueToday's conversation is with Nani Ourique. Nani is the Head Coach and co-owner of Auxiliary CrossFit. Nani and I cover a lot of different topics including the early lessons he learned about hard work and gratitude, the process he went through to make a significant career pivot in his life, the sport of CrossFit and how he’s building a community of likeminded athletes at his CrossFit gym.Connect with Nani: nani.ourique@live.comNani's Instagram: naniouriqueAuxiliary CrossFitTheme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer....2019-12-2656 minThe Ikigai ProjectAnia BureacencoToday’s guest is Ania Bureacenco. Ania is a Program Manager at Predictable Revenue and another amazing woman I’ve gotten to interview for this podcast. In our conversation, we talk about her experience immigrating to Canada with her family and her early years exploring her identity, the value of self knowledge and understanding her strengths, how she practices vulnerability on a daily basis, her affirmations list, and we wrap it up with her perspective on ikigai.Connect with Ania: https://www.iwanttodoitall.com/Ania's affirmation list: https://ikigai.blog/2019/12/10/bonus-anias-affirmation-list/Theme music by H...2019-12-101h 09The Ikigai ProjectJoane NakamuraThis is a really special episode for me because I get to interview my sister Joane. Joane lives in London, England with her husband, Leo, and we talk a little bit about her childhood, her transition into a career in digital analytics and eventually in law, ideas and suggestions for people looking to make a career transition, and what drives ikigai in her life.Connect with Joane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joane-n-786b6481/.Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about...2019-11-2200 minThe Ikigai ProjectMarc HenryMarc is a Manager of Sales Development at Slack who shares the same passion for learning and growth. We talk about about his lifelong journey of developing self-awareness, building more movement in his life, some of his failures that have propelled him to where he is today, and, of course, what ikigai means to him.Connect with Marc: marcdavidhenry@gmail.comTheme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2019-11-111h 00The Ikigai ProjectKrista CampbellKrista currently serves as the Finance Lead at the City of Calgary. Her and I talk about her childhood, her early career experience of choosing accounting over consulting, spending time in China to teach and discover more of what she wanted, and what ikigai means to her today.Connect with Krista: khapke@gmail.com.Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0445 minThe Ikigai ProjectAndrew JonesAndrew left a career in the non-profit space to start from scratch to become a freelance web developer. We talk about his experience making the shift into a completely new field and how he began a three year journey as a digital nomad. He’s a great example of someone who combined a plan and courage to make a dramatic shift in his life.Connect with Andrew: https://andrewjon.es/.Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.2019-10-2434 minThe Ikigai ProjectDiana ChungDiana is a Director of Sales at EF Educational Tours. Her and I talk about a variety of topics including developing her identity as a Korean-Canadian, stumbling into an incredibly successful sales career, and being a female leader in a male-dominated field among many topics.Connect with Diana: https://www.shesallphat.com/.Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1245 minThe Ikigai ProjectAndrew SpeerAndrew wears many different hats as an entrepreneur, author, and designer. We cover a wide range of topics including Andrew’s publishing his book - The Six Day Business, working through imposter syndrome, and how being deliberate in things big & small is his key to pursuing his Ikigai.Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0235 minThe Ikigai ProjectTrailerTheme music by HueLogo design by Andrew Speer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-2401 min