Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai
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Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai
Coined "the golden girl of wellness" by ELLE & FORBES, Candice Kumai, 6x bestselling author, chef, wellness writer and model shares with us her painfully-imperfect life lessons and experiences that have shaped her 17 year career in media, publishing, wellness, food, modeling and content creation....
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EP 192 Insider Knowledge: What Japan’s Prime Minister Wants You to Know About Preserving Culture
Welcome to the Wabi Sabi podcast. This is episode number 192. Today, you’re going to hear something very few people in the world know about — insider...
EP 191 Do We Deserve Japanese Culture & Matcha In Western Markets?
Welcome to Wabi Sabi. Have we been kind to the Japanese? Do we deserve Japanese 7-Elevens in NY? How about asking a Japanese- American? In Today’s ep...
EP 190 The Matcha Shortage & The Truth
In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I share the historical truth about matcha — from Eisai, the monk who first introduced powdered tea to Japan, to Sen no R...
EP 189 The Secret Power Hidden in Your Hardest Moments
In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I open up about how we can stay grounded and strong while the world feels chaotic. Everywhere we turn right now—news, po...
EP 188 Watch out For: Performative Healing & the Rise of the Shamefluencer
This week, I’m peeling back the glossy filters and calling it like it is.
Why are so many individuals on social just shaming machines in disguis...
EP 187 Let Nature Heal You
After a 8 days offline, I was reminded that the deepest healing doesn’t come from doing more—but from being more present. In this episode, I share why...
EP 186: Matcha Masterclass: The Truth About Matcha
The True Meaning of Matcha: History, Culture, and the Healing Ritual
In this special longform episode, you’ll discover the deep, often un...
Ep 185 Kintsugi: Upholding Values to Improve & Enhance Your Life
In today’s deeply polarizing society, we’ve become too comfortable with whitewashing—rewriting culture, truth, and identity to fit a more convenient n...
EP 184 Kintsugi: You’re Always Allowed to Begin Again
This episode is for you — the one who’s quietly rebuilding, starting over, or holding it together when no one sees the effort. If you’ve been feeling...
Ep 183 Kintsugi: Remembering Pope Francis, Hope and Healing in a Time of Brokeness
Welcome back to the Wabi Sabi podcast.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — a true bridge builder, a humble servant, and a radi...
EP 182 Kintsugi: Unlock Your Ikigai/Purpose In Broken Times
Let’s be real—life falls apart sometimes. But here’s the good news: in Japan, we don’t toss the broken stuff—we gold it. This week on Wabi Sabi, I’m d...
EP 181 It's so Important to Always be Kind xx
Hey friend,
I know I've been a bit MIA from the pod these past few weeks, and I truly appreciate your patience. Life has its seasons, and...
EP 180 Kintsugi: How to Never Give Up on Your Dreams + Healing by Storytelling
Welcome to this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast! Today, we dive deep into the powerful and inspiring reviews you've shared with us about what you too...
EP 179 Kintsugi: Kakugo a Resolution to Your Life's Journey
Today, we’re diving deep into the timeless philosophy of Kakugo—resolution, determination, and the clarity of purpose in our lives. Kakugo is about se...
EP 178- Kintsugi: Japanese Wisdom for Your Mind
In Japanese culture, there are many subtle practices that help cultivate humility, kindness, love, and softness, even in the midst of a turbulent worl...
EP 177- Kintsugi The Art of ancient Japanese Healing in Modern Day Times
Hi friends! Today I want to share a little about Kintsugi—the ancient Japanese art of golden repair—and how it can transform our pain into something m...
EP 176 Be The Most Attractive Person: With These Three Traits
In this Wabi Sabi episode, I dive into the three traits that make people truly magnetic—not in a superficial way, but on a deeper, more meaningful lev...
EP 175 How to Get Through the Next Four Years with Peace + Resilience
In this episode, I’ll share how to navigate the next four years with peace and resilience.
We’ll explore the beauty of Japanese homes and ho...
EP 174 How to be Resilient + Inspire Others For Real, a True Influencer
Welcome to another episode of Wabi Sabi where we explore the beauty of imperfection and the power of resilience. What can you do to truly influence? W...
EP 173 Get Healthy & Feel Amazing Organically NOW!
Embracing Wabi-Sabi: The Philosophy of Imperfect Growth
Wabi-sabi is more than just a concept—it's a powerful approach to personal development....
EP 172 - Listen to this Before 2025 to Feel Brighter & More Successful
In 2025 we want to see and feel positive changes: In 2024, life didn’t always go as planned. We faced challenges, missed out on some of the things we...
EP-171 Unlocking Inner Peace: Letting Go of What is Holding You Back
On this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, we dive into the theme of overcoming change by letting go, drawing inspiration from the timeless teachings o...
EP- 170 Chef Cynthia Sestito: Jay Z's Former Chef Tells All
The Wabi Sabi Podcast: Special Episode with Chef Cynthia Sestito
This episode of The Wabi Sabi Podcast dives deep into the 20-year journe...
EP - 169 Hope & Humanity: Thriving When Morals Seem Lost
In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be the bigger person in today’s challenging times. It often feels like moral values and ethics ar...
EP 168 "The Power of Being Earnest: Growing Through Life's Challenges
Today, I want to talk about the power of being earnest—truly sincere in your journey, even when things don’t go as planned. My own path has been full...
EP 167 The Most Intelligent Individuals Embrace Change
Episode Title: Most Intelligent Individuals Do This: Embrace Change Well
In this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, I dive into the power of embr...
EP 166 Why Big Changes are Happening in Your Life Now
In this episode, we dive deep into your powerful transformations happening in your life and how they mirror the journey of the world's greatest Olympi...
EP 165 The Transformative Power of Hitting the Reset Button
In this episode of Wabi Sabi, we explore the transformative power of hitting the reset button in life. Discover how to embrace new beginnings, find re...
EP 164 How to Revamp Your Life to the Next Level
re you ready to take charge and revamp your career? In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m sharing a step-by-step timeline to help you become the mastermin...
163- How to Cure Anxiety, Depression & Loneliness All-in-One
In this honest episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, we journey inward to explore the profound impact of presence, integrity, and honesty on mental well-b...
EP 162- How Better Mental Wellness Improves Your Skin Health
Diving into the fascinating connection between mental wellness and skin health. We'll explore how stress, anxiety, and overall mental well-being can d...
EP 161 How to be the Most Attractive Person in the Room
I'm so excited to dive deep into the essence of true attractiveness with you. In this episode, we'll explore how confidence, kindness, and authenticit...
EP 160 The Five Things A-list Entrepreneurs Do
Entrepreneurial women (and men) – I love working alongside so many of them. I have been fortunate enough to observe the small but impactful practices...
EP 159 The Master or The Manupulator: Two Kinds of People In this World - Which are you?
Find out what kind of person you are - a true humbled master at your craft -- or a thirsty manipulator. Listen carefully for more- enrich your whole l...
EP 158 10 Gems I've Learned & Saved for Success
Little Gems
take time to give back
remove expectation
celebrate experience
simplify
EP 157 Take Action Now, How to Be the Change you Wish to See!
Take Action Now, How to Be the Change you Wish to See!
EP- 156 A Meditation for You: Peace & Calm
If you need a moment of fresh air, breathing, birds singing, chimes, calm - here it is - enjoy friends xx ck
EP- 155 Nature's Ozempic !? Oh my!
Nature's O!? How to be true to your body: way nature intended your body/mind to function. Let's do this the way our Grandparents did & tips on how we...
EP- 154- True Wellness VS Consumerism: Which are you practicing?
Wellness Secrets vs Consumerism- Too often we intertwine and confuse the two -- one should be free and available to us at all times and the other shou...
EP- 153 Why you Belong in Abundance & How to Get Anything You Desire
We learn from Dr Wayne Dyer's "Being in Balance" - a master with his words. No more scarcity mindset - there is enough for all of us to go around! xx...