The Ikigai Project

In 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.com***Time Stamps:[2:25] Defining an important relationship[6:09] The hard transition of a break-up & heartbreak[17:01] Transitioning from dating to marriage & finding the right person[31:17] Balancing individualism vs. needs of a relationship[37:05] Navigating culture differences in relationships[45:51] Transitions & friendships being tougher in your 30s[56:13] How the quality of our relationships impacts our ikigai***Credits:Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Post-production by Rosario Suarez.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.

In 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 on LinkedIn.***Time Stamps:[4:23] Andrea's backstory & what brought her to coaching[6:50] We're always in transition & the main types of transitions[13:05] How to manage unanticipated changes like being laid off[20:32] Creativity as a tool to create stickiness & shift thinking[28:44] Life Balance Wheel interactive activity[47:16] Getting comfortable with uncertainty & trusting yourself[50:25] Best practices for going through major transitions[55:13] The importance of hope & the Hope Action Theory[1:01:29] Ikigai being connected to a love of learning***Other Resources:Andrea's website: DoubleKnot WorksLink to the Life Balance WheelThe Physics of Living book. Use promo code IKIGAI for a 20% discount.Hope Action Theory (& assessment)Credits:Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Post-production by Rosario Suarez.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.

The 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 relationship[38:12] Adopting a rescue dog and its impact on home life[48:53] Getting married in our mid-30s & tropical wedding reflections[1:00:50] Looking ahead at upcoming episodes***Credits:Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Post-production by Rosario Suarez.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.

Today'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 Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss.Feel free to connect with Sameet below:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTheme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Post-production by Leah Lagerqvist (leahlagerqvist@gmail.com).Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.

Today'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 BuckinghamAlberta Learning Information ServiceSchool FinderCareers New ZealandJob Outlook (Australia)National Career Services (UK)Feel free to connect with Michael and Dave below:Life-Role Development GroupMichael Huston (LinkedIn)Dave Redekopp (LinkedIn)Theme music by Hue.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Post-production by Leah Lagerqvist (leahlagerqvist@gmail.com).Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.

Today'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.Logo design by Andrew Speer.Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.