We talk a lot about the roles we hold—parent, partner, leader, creator—but how often do we ask if those roles actually feel fulfilling? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Katie chats with Professor Daiki Kato, who coined the term rolefulness: a practical, human way to experience meaning and harmony in everyday life by nurturing both our “big” roles and the small, easily overlooked ones. Katie and Professor Kato explore why modern life pulls us toward checklists and away from conne...
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We talk a lot about the roles we hold—parent, partner, leader, creator—but how often do we ask if those roles actually feel fulfilling? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Katie chats with Professor Daiki Kato, who coined the term rolefulness: a practical, human way to experience meaning and harmony in everyday life by nurturing both our “big” roles and the small, easily overlooked ones. Katie and Professor Kato explore why modern life pulls us toward checklists and away from conne...
Episode 51: The Neuroscience of a Life Worth Living with Ken Mogi
Spark Something New
46 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 51: The Neuroscience of a Life Worth Living with Ken Mogi
What if the secret to a meaningful life isn’t found in success, but in the simple, joyful things that light you up? On this this episode, Dr. Katie sits down with neuroscientist, bestselling author, and broadcaster Ken Mogi to explore the fascinating connection between the brain and ikigai—the Japanese concept of “a life worth living.” Ken shows us how purpose literally rewires the brain—and why ikigai might be the missing piece to living with both success and serenity. He explain...
Spark Something New
We talk a lot about the roles we hold—parent, partner, leader, creator—but how often do we ask if those roles actually feel fulfilling? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Katie chats with Professor Daiki Kato, who coined the term rolefulness: a practical, human way to experience meaning and harmony in everyday life by nurturing both our “big” roles and the small, easily overlooked ones. Katie and Professor Kato explore why modern life pulls us toward checklists and away from conne...
