Transformations with Jayne

Jayne chats with Jacqui Miyabayashi about the intensive nature of afterschool activities, or 'Naraigoto,' in Japan and how to be more successful as a foreign parent.Jacqui and Jayne share their experiences with their children's involvement in activities like swimming, baseball, volleyball and violin, discussing the challenges, costs, and the importance of choosing the right coach. You'll hear practical aspects of supporting a young athlete, including managing schedules, providing nutrition, coping with injuries, and navigating team dynamics. Both Jayne and Jacqui offer insights and tips for parents navigating this journey, emphasising the importance of organisation, involvement, and supporting children's passions.Jacqui mentions: Kazoku Wallet: https://www.smbc-card.com/prepaid/kazokunoosaifu/index.jsp Coke ON: https://c.cocacola.co.jp/app/wallet/

In this enlightening episode of the Transformations with Jayne podcast, guest host Brittany Arthur takes the reins to delve into the complexities of navigating public education in Japan, particularly for foreign mothers. Jayne, usually the host, steps into the guest role to share her experience as a foreign mum guiding her children through the Japanese school system. From kindergarten selection strategies to the financial and emotional investments of compulsory education, this conversation is a must-listen for any parent facing the challenges and opportunities of raising bilingual and bicultural children in Japan. Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tips that will empower you to make informed decisions for your family's educational journey!Was this episode useful? We'd love to hear from you and your insights from your part of Japan. You can find us on Instagram @transformationswithjayne and @_brittanyarthur

In our latest episode, Jo and Jayne provide an end-of-year check-in for 2023. They discuss their personal transformations, from Jayne's newfound love for baseball and her refreshing "inner old lady" approach to life, to Jo's pursuit of her artistic passions and the importance of balancing work and leisure. We talk about: The health challenges that Jayne overcame in 2023, are going to mean 2024 is much better!Jo's awesome triumphs with her art! Work styles and how we are owning our "obaachan" power more and moreSee you in 2024!

Kumiko Nakajima Ekstedt and I are discussing the differences between life in Japan and Sweden where Kumiko has lived for more than 14 years. I am interested to learn more about where in the world women have the best life and are able to live the life they want, be a mother if they want, have a career if they want. Full disclosure, I was having a very difficult time when I recorded this episode. My perimenopause symptoms were really giving me trouble and I may have gotten quite passionate about the summer holiday tooth brushing calendar. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Kumiko, @transformationswithjayne and @kummy_in_sweden.In this episode you’ll hear:How Kumiko shares her time between Japan and Sweden with her sonsSome of the things that she found surprising even as a Japanese person when putting her sons into Japanese elementary schoolSome of the differences between Sweden and Japan that support women to have an independent life whatever their circumstancesJayne gets very passionate about summer holiday homeworkAbout KumikoKumiko is dedicated to a passion for empowering women and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Originally from Japan, Kumiko has been living in Sweden for the past 14 years, where she has built a life with her Swedish husband and two boys. Currently, she serves as a valued member of the management team in a sales organization.Kumiko's mission is to support women in Japan by sharing her experiences and insights gained from living in Sweden. She believes that exchanging perspectives can bring about positive change and inspire women to pursue their goals and aspirations. Kumiko's deep understanding of both Japanese and Swedish cultures allows her to bridge the gap between the two, fostering greater understanding and cooperation.Connect with Kumiko:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kummy_in_sweden/

Helen Iwata, the Less Effort More Impact Coach, is back on the show after five years! Helen has done quite a few transformations herself since 2018, and I can’t wait for you to hear how she is helping international and Japanese women in Japan to have more ease and joy in their lives. Now that is something we all want!! In this episode you’ll hear:How Helen has transformed since she was on TWJ 5 years agoSome of the top things that Helen sees in the women who come to her for coaching Jayne overcomes not one but three interruptions The #LessEffortMoreImpact movement and how it’s already helping both Japanese and international women If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Helen, @transformationswithjayne and @heleniwata or send us a message here.About HelenHelen is the founder of The #LessEffortMoreImpact Movement for Women in Business. Born in the UK, she's an award-winning, bilingual coach with a 3-decade career in Tokyo, including 10 years with McKinsey & Company.She has helped thousands of business professionals in Japan and beyond to see new perspectives and possibilities and discover how to make meaningful changes in their work results and relationships, confidence and communication, health and happiness - to do brilliant work without sacrificing their personal lives.Helen is the author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (英語の仕事術), published by Shogakukan, a Nikkei Woman Smart columnist, host of the Sasuga! Podcast, a karate world champion, wife, and mother.Connect with Helen:Website: sasugacommunications.com/movementhttps://sasugacommunications.com/ Links: Episode 15 with Helen Iwata https://transformationswithjayne.captivate.fm/episode/episode-15-an-interview-with-helen-iwata- Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

We are talking about all things peri-menopause and menopause in this episode with Menopause Energy Expert, Miyako Hazama. It’s a topic of discussion almost everywhere I go these days, even Oprah is talking about it! I really want more women to be aware of things they may be putting up with, not realising that it is something that we can get help for and we can get our energy and health back. Miyako shares her knowledge and some of the other options for people who want to use natural ways to manage symptoms.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @transformationswithjayne or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:Jayne’s update on her symptoms and how they got waaaaay worse before starting to get betterHow Miyako came to be helping women with their peri-menopause and menopause symptomsWe all know about hot flashes, Miyako shares some of the lesser know symptomsWhat natural options we have living in Japan and the kind of wome Miyako helpsAbout MiyakoMiyako Hazama is a Menopause Energy Expert, and the creator of EnergenicLife Design(TM). She helps busy professional women in perimenopause andmenopause relieve their challenges naturally. Miyako learned these secrets and little-known Asian Energenic fountain of youth for over thirty-five years from her Master mentor, Kozo Nishino, a Japanese Ki (energy) expert.Links of things mentioned in this episode:Miyako’s page for TWJ listeners: https://miyakoprime.com/Jayne Connect with MiyakoWebsite: www.miyakohazama.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miyakohazama.bim IG: https://www.instagram.com/miyako_hazama/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miyakohazama/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTvr99do4561rM8uVM-Gmg Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miyako_hazama  Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

We last spoke to Violet in May 2021 as she was about to embark on a project to build an amazing CrossFit facility in the mountain town of Otoyo in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Japan. Two years later we check in to see how it went and what challenges Violet now faces with running a business day to day as well as being a mother of three and a consultant. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Violet, @transformationswithjayne and @crossfitotyo or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:What happened since we last spoke with Violet back in May 2021The challenges of running a business day to dayHow Violet has become a trainer for unconscious bias in Kochi, then Shikoku and now nationallyWhat’s next for VioletConnect with Violet:Website: https://www.otoyostrength.com/ https://www.chihosousei-vpa.com/t-ja IG: https://www.instagram.com/crossfitotoyostrength/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/violet-pacileo-949b1815/ Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

I love meeting international women in Japan who are finding their way and creating things whether it is a new podcast or a bricks and mortar business like Blanka’s which actually does deal with things like bricks! Blanka shares how she came to be really enjoying running her family’s renovation company that helps foreigners get the services they need in English. She has certainly happened upon a niche, so this makes me wonder what other niches there are in Japan that could be explored! In this episode you’ll hear:How Blanka came to be running a renovation company in Japan that provides bilingual servicesThings to think about when considering investing in a property in Japan that might be different from your own countryBlanka’s recent projects which include a podcast on real estate in Japan, and helping children to learn about personal financesIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @transformationswithjayne or send us a message here.About Blanka:Blanka Kobayashi is multi-talented entrepreneur. She studied Finance, Marketing and Management in Czech Republic and International Relations at Charles University. She is working as a Marketing Director of Kobayashi Group Japan. She also founded the Tourism Department of the company, HBK Tours, because traveling and sharing her love for Japan is her passion. She co-founded HBK Naturalist with her husband in 2006. She studied Aromatherapy and Naturopathy in 2017-2018 to further her knowledge about natural medicine and herbal remedies. She handles Brand Marketing and Market Research and social media marketing for the company. She also participates in the Blockchain Fintech Projects and new business project developments. Currently she spends lots of her time managing ARK Reform Japan, bilingual renovation company based in Tokyo and Chiba, that the Kobayashi family founded in 2021. The company aims to help not already Japanese homeowners, but especially foreign home and business owners in Japan, to successfully navigate through renovating their properties. Blanka is in charge of marketing, sales and customer’s relationships. Her strong suit is research, sourcing and execution of crucial task so her knowledge has been invaluable when offering advice to people on how to proceed with their pursuit of financial freedom. Together with her husband, they published The Beginner’s Guide to Financial Freedom to help people manage their finances and plan for better future. Their second book, The Beginner’s Guide to Side Hustles is about to be published next month, followed by The Beginner’s guide for Kidpreneurs.Blanka is originally from a small town in Moravia, Czech Republic but lives in Tokyo, Japan with her husband and son. She serves as a cultural ambassador, helping foreigners to integrate in Matsudo area and the Japanese citizens to learn more about Czech Republic and to embrace foreigners, living in the prefecture. She is also an Advisory Board member for English Developmental Center at Cape Verde and Board member of L.E.A.D., Japan based educational program to empower young children in leadership and entrepreneurship. Blanka is passionate about helping others, especially children. Her big dream is for their family to establish foundation, helping children with proper education and living more fulfilled lives. That is why the family participate in many charitable projects in Japan and in Africa.Things...

If you need a pick me up today, then turn this episode on and give yourself a boost thanks to the wonderful guest Mary Wanjohi! She tells us about how she adjusted to life in Japan having been born and raised in a small town in Kenya to negotiating the scramble crossing in Shibuya. Mary and I talk about how we can make sure we are taking care of ourselves and also what kind of things you can do when you find that you do have the bandwidth to help others more. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Mary, @transformationswithjayne and @harmonylivinglife_mary  or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:What it was like for Mary arriving in Japan from KenyaWhat Mary sees most among people struggling to adjust to life in JapanThe importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of othersTransitioning from a very involved basketball parent to empty nesterAbout Mary:Mary moved to Japan from a very small town in Kenya. Japanese culture, food, language was all new to her. With no friends or family members, she had to learn how to accept and embrace change. It was a huge life transformation and came with many challenges.Mary now helps clients create a positive change in their life.  She is known for transforming clients’ leadership skills, image, confidence, and making a positive impact. Her genuine passion for creating positive life changes in others shines through her professional work. She is a certified Master NLP, Life Coach (CLC), Myers-Briggs Personality Types Indicator (MBTI) Trainer. She teaches communication skills, conflict resolutions, personal and professional relationships using MBTI framework.Links of things mentioned in this episode:TELL: https://telljp.com/lifeline/ Connect with Mary:Website: https://harmonylivinglife.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyLivingLifeIG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonylivinglife_mary/Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

I’m always thrilled to find a new podcast by women with a nexus to Japan. Jordana Matsuda and Paige Baldwin Ando have both been guests on TWJ and now they have gone on to create their own show together: The Creativity Cafe Podcast. I love how their connection and collaboration has really brought joy to their lives that goes beyond just putting together a podcast.  I hope you will be inspired to go and find a collaborative partner that will bring a new interesting project to life! If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Creativity Cafe Podcast, @transformationswithjayne and @thecreativitycafe21 or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:How Paige and Jordana came to be collaborating on their new podcastThe challenges they had starting a podcast and Jayne’s answer for thatWhat make a good collaboration partnerIntroverts guide to attending events where you don’t know peopleWhat’s next for the Creativity Cafe PodcastConnect with Paige and Jo:The Creativity Cafe PodcastPaige: Listen to Paige on Episode 121Website: https://www.wholeselfcreative.com/ Jordana: Episode 119 & 120 Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

My gorgeous guest is Lindsey Sawada, founder of the Setagaya Yoga Studio. Not only do we talk about the wonderful Tuesday morning yoga classes that Lindsey holds each week online, but Lindsey also shares her experience so far with menopause. Jayne shares some of the symptoms that she has been noticing more and more recently that perhaps you’ve been noticing too.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Lindsey, @transformationswithjayne and @setagayayogastudio or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:The transformation of Lindsey’s yoga studio since she was last on the show in 2018Online and in person yoga classes and what you can expect when you attendLindsey’s story of the event that led her to seek support for menopause at 45Jayne’s symptoms she is experiencing at 43 years oldLinks of things mentioned in this episode:Transformations with Jayne: Episode 8, June 2018. Davina McCall Menopaus documentaryHow to Upgrade Your Life After Forty Podcast episodeConnect with Lindsey:Website: https://www.setagayayogastudio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setagayayogastudio/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/setagayayogastudio/Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

It’s that time again! It’s time for our end of year check-in with Podlaunch producer Jo, to see how our 2022 shaped up. Listen to the episode to hear how our year went, what we ticked off our yearly to-do list, how we left room for magic to surprise us, and what’s in store for 2023! Follow along at home as always, reflect on your 2022 and make fun goals for 2023, and let us know what came up for you during this episode. We'd especially love to hear about your goals for the new year.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Jo, @transformationswithjayne and @tindlingjo or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:Our reflections on 2022 and the progress we made toward our goalsThe moments throughout the year where magic happenedJayne’s experience at her first business conference and first gala eventAbout how Jo got to have a practice run for her fist solo exhibition in JanuaryWhat new projects and goals are on our list for 2023Our word of the year for 2023Links of things mentioned in this episode:British Business Awards 2022: https://bccjapan.com/news/congratulations-to-all-british-business-awards-2022-winners/About Jo:Jo Tindling is an artist and part time podcast producer living in Ōmokoroa in the Bay of Plenty region of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is currently preparing for her first solo exhibition in January, as well as working as part of the Podlaunch with Jayne team to bring you your favourite podcasts!Connect with Jo:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tindlingExhibition Event: https://fb.me/e/33UvR4jOyIG: https://www.instagram.com/tindlingjo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-tindling-626490237/Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

On the show this week we’re talking with Lin Nishitani, a university student and project manager for Atlantic Pacific. I loved hearing how she came to be involved with this great organisation that is doing fantastic work to help areas affected by the tsunami in 2011. Their work has now extended to teaching water safety skills as well as their Ocean Revival Competition.  If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Lin, @transformationswithjayne and @atlanticpacificjapanor send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:How Lin came to be first volunteering at Atlantic Pacific and now working as Japan Project managerHow Atlantic Pacific helps to provide water safety training as well as the “lifeboat in a box”How you and your family can get involved in the camps or the Ocean Revival CompetitionLinks of things mentioned in this episode:Ocean Revival CompetitionAbout Lin:Lin graduated from UWC ISAK Japan in 2020. She met Kate and Robin, founders of AP in October 2018 and volunteered for AP a few times during high school.Lin has been working with Atlantic Pacific as a Japan project manager since June 2020 (right after graduation), organising and delivering different educational programmes. She is now at university in Tokyo, continuing to work for AP.Connect with Lin:Atlantic Pacific International: https://www.atlanticpacific.org.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlantic.pacific/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlanticpacificrescueboats/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ap_lifeboats Atlantic Pacific Japan: https://www.atlanticpacific.org.uk/ja/Twitter: https://twitter.com/japanapj?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticpacificjapan/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticPacificJapan/Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

This week on the podcast I talk to Heidi Karino, a Japanese English Transcreation Specialist working with content marketing translation. Heidi came to Japan and pursued translation as a career, pivoted to copywriting, and ultimately became a transcreation specialist with the launch of Kotonoha Bloom. Listen to the episode to hear about Heidi’s journey from the UK to Japan, her experiences in Japan studying and working, how she was drawn to the creativity she found in transcreation, and her advice for being more intentional in your decisions regarding your career and life.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Heidi, @transformationswithjayne and @kotonohabloom or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:How Heidi came to Japan in the 90sHeidi’s work for the Oriental Land Company, the company that runs the Tokyo Disney ResortWhat transcreation is and how it differs from translationAdvice on reassessing and transforming your career trajectoryThe community Heidi is building online for other Japanese English translatorsConnect with Heidi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jetranslatorhub IG: https://www.instagram.com/kotonohabloom/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidikarino/ Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Shinto is something we live with every day here in Japan, and we often do notice it, though we go to the shrine at New Year or when we are sightseeing. Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian shares her experience of finding her place in the world on the day she wandered into the Osaki Hachiman shrine in 2005.  Listen to hear what happened next! If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @transformationswithjayne or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:Nyri’s upbringing as a third culture kid with strong ties to the Armenian diaspora and Armenian protestant church clergy What set Nyri on the path to finding her place in the world which turned out to be in JapanSome of the different kinds of Shinto practitioners and how we can be respectful today at shrines with the restrictions of Covid-19Nyri’s upcoming book set in Ishinomaki just after the tsunami in 2011About Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian:Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian is a freelance writer, recovering academic, raconteur, out and proud lesbian, and staff writer for Unseen Japan. Her PhD thesis focused on the Boshin War in the Tohoku region. She is the author of the 2020 novel Grey Dawn: A Tale of Abolition and Union and the upcoming November 2022 novel Confluence: A Person-Shaped Story. She hosts the podcast Friday Night History and co-hosts the podcast Cleyera: Conversations on Shinto. The secret to her success is Arabic coffee. She misses Sendai daily.Links of things mentioned in this episode:Confluence: A Person-Shaped Story, Nov 2022 https://balance-of-seven.square.site/ Cleyera Podcast https://anchor.fm/cleyerapodcast/ Connect with Nyri:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversidewings/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riversidewings Itchio: https://riversidewings.itch.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/riversidewings Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

On the latest episode of Transformations with Jayne, I talk to Tiffany Rossdale. Tiffany is a retreat specialist, LGBTQ educator and transgender activist, a certified Life Coach, a local private tour guide, and producer and host of the podcast, Breakfast With Tiffany. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Tiffany Rossdale has been a resident of Tokyo for over 25 years. She has been involved with the Tokyo nightlife in the 90s, VIP events hosting, and the modeling industry. Recently Tiffany pivoted towards health, wellness, and lifestyle coaching after a series of events led Tiffany on a journey of self-love, forgiveness, and personal growth.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Tiffany, @transformationswithjayne and @tokyohottie or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:How Tiffany moved to Tokyo and found a community of other Filipina trans women in Japan’s VIP nightlife sceneAbout Tiffany’s lifelong love of dancing and how dancing became a way to express herselfHow modeling offered Tiffany an opportunity to be seenHow a silent retreat in Bali helped Tiffany find herself, and start the journey towards self-loveThe way the pandemic led Tiffany to start the Breakfast With Tiffany podcast, and how that led to even more growth and transformationAbout Tiffany:Tiffany Rossdale is a transgender woman activist who believes in the power of our voices to change the world in order to make it a safer and sustainable community for all of us. She is an entrepreneur and a certified life coach helping people through change. Navigating change is often a fraught experience and her programs help people to overcome their emotional barriers to change. Tiffany has been coaching LGBTQ+ leaders and creative artists with their journey to transformational changes. She currently hosts a weekly culture/wellness podcast called Breakfast With Tiffany Show.Links of things mentioned in this episode:A New Earth by Eckhart TolleConnect with Tiffany:Tiffany Rossdale Official page: https://www.tiffanyrossdale.comTiffany Rossdale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TokyoHottieOfficial Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTiffanyRossdaleBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page: https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcastBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshowOfficial YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3vIVzhEConnect with...

As Obon finishes for another year, we turn our thoughts to a new start in September - the other January. Gretchen Miura and Sarah Furuya are two wonderful women in our foreign women in Japan community who have created a community for people who are experiencing grief and want help with processing it. If you have lost someone and not taken the time to grieve you may find yourself carrying that grief with you and it popping out in unexpected ways. Sarah and Gretchen have created a caring and supportive community where you can do this from anywhere in Japan or the world. I’d love you to hear their enthusiasm for helping others and their deep knowledge in the science as well as the spiritual. It’s some major magic mojo. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Sarah and Gretchen, @transformationswithjayne and @lighthousecirclegriefsupport or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:Who are Gretchen and Sarah and how they came to be leading a grief support circleThe phases of the program and what participants can expect when they joinHow Gretchen and Sarah lead the group and the ways they take care of themselves and each other when doing grief workWhen not to join a grief group and why foreign women really need support while going through grief in Japan.Links of things mentioned in this episode:Retreats at Dairyuji: https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/ TWJ 40 Podcast episode featuring GretchenTWJ 19  and TWJ 84 with SarahGretchen speaks about her brother Chris on Legends Interview Series with SarahIwaki Jangara Nenbutsu OdoriConnect with Sarah and GretchenEvergreen Self Paced Grief Support WebsiteLighthouse Circle Grief Community The Lighthouse Circle 2022 registrationIG:

This week on the podcast I talk to one of my very best friends Penelope Thompson. I have known Penny since 1998 when we met at university and lived together for 2 years. It’s my great pleasure to share this special person with the listeners of Transformations with Jayne. As well as being my friend, Penny is also an amazing mother of three very special boys, and Director Group Communications at Māia Studios. Penny has faced some sizable challenges in her life and has lots of wisdom to share with you all about resilience, determination and taking control of your own story.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Penelope, @transformationswithjayne and @thompson_penelope or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:How Penelope and I met and became friends many moons agoThe big life change that happened four years ago that forced Penelope to completely reimagine and restructure her lifeAbout Penelope’s experiences parenting neurodiverse children and children with serious medical challengesWhat ‘independent parenting’ is and why Penelope prefers it to other terms like single parent or solo parentAbout Penelope’s current work with Māia Studios, a communications company focused on purpose and making a difference in the worldAbout Penelope:Penelope is Director Group Communications at Māia, which is building a home for kaupapa driven communications in Aotearoa. Penelope leads the workflow of the team and helps to oversee the Māia Cause and Māia Startup pou.Penelope brings more than a decade of experience spanning the full range of communications specialties. Adept at working closely with businesses to link communications with business strategy and impact, she has a track record of calm, skilful delivery of results, every time.Based in Onehunga where she is raising her three boys, Penelope has qualifications in Politics, French, Italian, PR and Communications. It is a love of language and diversity that brought Penelope into the industry. It’s her passion for delivering outstanding communications that shift perceptions and make a measurable difference in the world that keeps her here.Connect with Penelope:Māia Studios Website: https://maiastudio.co/Māia Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maiastudionzMāia Studios IG: https://www.instagram.com/maiastudionz/Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/thompson_penelopeLinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/penelope-thompson-a843ab1b4Connect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

This week on the podcast I am catching up with Jennifer Shinkai, ikigai researcher, facilitator and coach, author, and host of her own podcast; Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai. Jennifer was last on the podcast in 2019 before the pandemic, and since then has experienced a lot of transformation in her working life. Join us as we catch up on everything Jennifer has been up to since the last time we chatted.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Jennifer, @transformationswithjayne and @ikigaiwithjennifershinkai, or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:How being approached to write a book about ikigai led Jennifer to start her own podcastHow COVID changed Jennifer’s working life and how she used that experience to build community online with Make March MatterHow Jennifer has incorporated more creativity into her life through revisiting her own art practiceAbout Jennifer publishing her children’s books ‘Can Giraffes Swim?’ & ‘Gus’What ‘conscious incompetence’ is and how it can be a good thingAbout Jennifer:British born, Oxford educated, Tokyo based Ikigai and Inclusion facilitator and coach, Jennifer Shinkai is the host of Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai Podcast and YouTube, the founder of Make March Matter: Free Online Community for Business Owners and the writer and illustrator of “Can Giraffes Swim?” She loves leading a rich and varied life and wants more people to find more ways to experience Ikigai regardless of where they live or how they spend their days.Links of things mentioned in this episode:Line Stickers: https://line.me/S/sticker/19573327/?lang=en&utm_source=gnsh_stickerDetail Episode 58: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d8cfd1b5-a087-4249-86bb-a73cc1f73d41  Jennifer‘s book: Author page on Amazon Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/03/why-did-covid-disappear-from-our-collective-consciousness-so-quickly Make March Matter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemarchmatter2020/aboutConnect with Jennifer:Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach IG:

On this week’s episode of Transformations with Jayne I am joined by Jo Tindling, podcast manager, as we discuss how our years are going so far. At the end of 2021 Jo and I recorded an episode talking about what we wanted to make happen in 2022, and seeing as how we are at the halfway point of the year I thought it would be a good time to do a bit of a review. Join us as we recap where we were at the end of 2021, what our ambitions were for 2022, and how we think we are doing so far in achieving those goals. And check out the 2021 episode here: https://transformationswithjayne.captivate.fm/episode/2021-year-in-reviewIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Jo, @transformationswithjayne and @tindlingjo or send us a message here.In this episode you’ll hear:What we put on our 2022 wish list, back in December of 2021How 2022 has been going for us so far, and what has been ticked of our listsThe unexpected benefits of starting my second podcast, Jandals in JapanHow Jo came to live in exactly the kind of place she was dreaming of in 2021How to get a taste of the future life you dream of, right now!Links of things mentioned in this episode:Jandals in Japan podcast: https://www.jandalsinjapan.com/Connect with Jo:Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tindlingjo   Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jotindlingConnect with Jayne:PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting