Tokyo Midlife Crisis

Tokyo Midlife Crisis

Society EN ↓ 38 episodes

Konnichiwa! This show delves into the soul-crushing reality of navigating midlife while living in my parents' nest in Tokyo. Join me as we explore the ups and downs of this journey, sharing personal stories, genuine struggles, and the antics of my cats. Whether you're feeling behind in life, dealing with financial insecurity, hopelessness, lack of independence, or just trying to find a moment of peace, this podcast is your go-to for real talk, raw emotions, and the occasional purr of hope. Tune in and know you're not alone in this isolated world.https://www.youtube.com/@TokyoMidlifeCrisis

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Tokyo Midlife Crisis

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Latest episode

Sep 16, 2025

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Episodes

Sick of ‘Adapt or Die.’ I Just Want Peace 16.09.2025

Just me burned out from hearing the same advice over and over: learn “AI-proof jobs,” chase “high-income skills,” find “jobs safe from AI.” Honestly, it’s exhausting. The future of work feels less like opportunity and more like anxiety, constant adapting, constant fear of being replaced.

AI Isn’t Progress, It’s Layoffs 16.09.2025

When ‘Efficiency’ means erasing jobs :-/ Be real with me—do you actually feel safer with all this AI hype at work, or are you just faking enthusiasm like me? Curious if anyone else feels this gap.

Why smart people get stuck while others win 31.05.2025

Perfect is killing your progress

Dear Post-Holiday You (You’ll Survive, Somehow) 06.05.2025

Watch this when post Golden week holidays dread hits harder than your alarm clock.

It's GW Holidays, Rest Like It's Fine 29.04.2025

Listen in if you're already worrying about the end of Golden Week.

Stop the Brainrot: My Commonplace Trick 19.04.2025

How to break the scroll. I share my simple commonplace book trick to stop the brainrot and break free from mindless content. Save snippets, write them down, and reclaim your focus—it’s easier than you think.

I Applied to Be a Monk… and Got Ghosted Halfway 14.04.2025

Chasing a monk’s path for my cat Gin, I got silence instead.

Cats, Midlife Crisis, and Reincarnation 13.04.2025

Life’s a mess, and I’m stuck at my parents’ place with my cats and a midlife crisis. In this episode, I’m wondering if I’m a soul just passing through, reincarnating to learn something. Cats, dread, and big cosmic thoughts—let’s talk. Up late? Tell me what’s on your mind.

I Left My Couch and Didn’t Hate It (Mostly) 12.04.2025

Ranting about a spring checkup trip and maybe planning a solo drive, idk.

(YouTube Grind) 10 Views Per Video? How to Stay Motivated. 26.12.2024

Struggling to grow your new YouTube channel? Same here, friend. This video is for every small creator feeling stuck, discouraged, or wondering if their hard work is worth it. I googled 'how to not lose hope with hardly any views,' and here I am, ready to spill the tea on the struggles of new channels and tips on staying pumped up even when it feels like shouting into the void. Don’t quit—you’re no...

9 Views, 2 Subscribers? Every YouTuber Starts Here (Don't Quit Yet) 22.12.2024

I started my YouTube channel about over a month ago, uploaded 20 videos, and let me tell you, things have been a bit discouraging. After sitting with a sad channel analytics and then frantically Googling "Is it normal to have less than 10 views per video and a couple subscribers after 20 video uploads?" (in all caps, obviously), I found out that it's actually SUPER common. And in this video, I'm s...

Why Being an Outcast in Japan Is a Life Hack 22.12.2024

Don’t Rock the Boat? I Sank It.

Best Zig Ziglar Quotes to Elevate Your Spirit 10.12.2024

Zig Ziglar was a legendary motivational speaker, sales guru, and self-improvement expert. In this video, we bring you a collection of his most powerful and memorable quotes that will inspire, motivate, and uplift your spirit.

Diary of a Wimpy Soul 08.12.2024

If wimpiness had a hall of fame, I'd be the reigning champ.

How to Stop Taking Life So Seriously (Starting Now) 08.12.2024

Here are some liberating facts for when life feels too heavy—because sometimes, you just need to chill.

You don't have to be productive. Just existing is enough 08.12.2024

Music: Piranha Plant Lullaby by BlazeBui

You’re Already Winning at Life 08.12.2024

So stop worrying about being 'enough.' You’re a walking miracle, flaws and all.

The Secret to Happiness is Small, Dumb Joys 08.12.2024

Life isn’t about grand epiphanies—it’s a collection of small, joyful moments. Start collecting them.

An Important Reminder to Take Life Less Seriously #1 08.12.2024

Nothing you do matters on a cosmic scale. Mess up, experiment, try stuff. The universe doesn’t care, and that’s oddly freeing.

The Existential Crisis You Didn't Have 08.12.2024

Where Did It All Go Wrong? Why Am I Even Here?

How to Tame Anxiety (from a Chronic Worrier) 08.12.2024

How I tame my anxiety even when I'm a certified professional worrywart (and how you can, too).

Keep Going, Life’s Just a Weird Experiment 08.12.2024

My theory: We’re spirits here for the full-spectrum human experience—joy, failure, heartbreak, pizza, and everything in between. It’s a no-rules experiment, and the goal isn’t perfection—it’s participation.

How to Make Peace When Your Channel and Life (Seem to) Suck 19.11.2024

This video teaches you how to find peace and even thrive, no matter what the algorithm throws at you.

5 Random Lazy AF Projects for the Stuck and Depressed Soul 17.11.2024

Stuck and depressed? Try these 5 lazy AF, totally random projects to get unstuck. Micro wins are still wins.

How to Less Hate Yourself 16.11.2024

Here's an experience-based method to ease chronic, crippling self-loathing in an authentic yet actionable way

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