Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

Take Stock of your Why? Ask yourself why do you care about weight loss so much - is it all so superficial? Do research on your family history of health - prevention is key here. And How to Take Action? Real life steps, tried and true ways that work to shed 5, 10, 15 pounds in a nutritious and healthy way. And stop feeling into, trends, fads, bullshit, snake oil and scary prescriptions. Remember -...

So many of us compare on a daily basis - and while things are not what they seem - we still believe our own thoughts sometimes. In today's episode 130 we explore what a world beyond social media is like - and how people online or "influencers" are not important at all. They are not better than you - and they certainly don't hold the answers to life's most profound and deep questions. So why are yo...

Embrace your challenges & use them to your advantage - this mindset will keep you moving while the. rest of the world keeps complaining. You can spend time with an old friend, share your challenges, embrace the good times and the bad. Clear out the old friends that hold you back, set boundaries, leave your job, and say "no thanks" to societal norms. Champagne problems all around - but also a great...

Who, What, Where & How of all Fantasies & Dreams - listen now to get the juicyness “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ” - Mark Twain - listen now and go out and live every fantasy, man, woman, dream...

Five things to remember & to admire in others: Humility, kindness, grace, love & being of service to others. Being curious about the next stages of our lives even when we feel lost or when we are in between jobs. Write down five traits you admire and value: What will your extra wild and free ones be? And what are five things you really love about yourself? What are five wild cards about yourself t...

While many of us are out of work, or in fear of losing our jobs or cash is bleeding out. It's great to reflect on what we can do to make a successful life from scratch. And how to build more real stability. And how the quiet months off work can be used to better self-improve, make clear decisions and get yourself into a less co-dependent spot. Here are my best forms of advice from personal experie...

Analog Adoration & Wellness Back before 2000: You were notable and/or well-known because you were talented, skillset, knowledgeable, educated & you had degrees and or you were excellent in your field due to hard work. Titles were earned - not self proclaimed. Martha Stewart was Baking & Publishing her Mag Alice Waters was cooking  Thich Nhat Han Was writing books  Dr Wayne Dyer was giving talks Th...

If you feel rejected or dumped - its best to remember that everyone is in a position where they can feel on top of the world on e day & the very next - you only have one other place to go. In today's episode you'll be able to feel comfort, shared feelings of loss, rejection and shame. As well as learning of the difference between solid advice and just someone's opinion. Along with my own recent re...

Want to publish your first book? Do you know how to read the room? Are the individuals you are following legit or truly accomplished? Find out on today's pod full of real shit & things to laugh about while learning xx Wabi Sabi - Candice Kumai

Mental Health matters - each month- beyond this month. I'm here to share some simple ways you can overcome your own mental health battles - in a world where so many are dishonest about who they are and where they came from. Choose to face your own demons and mental health battles with ease, kindness, boundaries and your own light. Take your time as well, there is no rush to be better and no need t...

How Spiritual Wellness can keep you balanced, grounded and propel you into the next phase of your life! Keep doing the inner work, keep the darkness as balances as the light, keep a deep understanding with an open mind. Keep being of better service to others, keep letting go of the things that don't serve you. Move into the next phase of your life- spiritually with ease. Changing your mind is the...

thank you for listening + letting go is a gift you can give yourself - so keep the positivity up and pray for others as you learn to let go, let go, let go - attachment leads to all suffering! you've got this xx Candice new book audible.com/spirited candicekumai.com for newsletter xx

Choosing to better understand ourselves - from the monks, from poets, artists and friends... Understanding Your Darkness as Much as the Light - is what will set you apart from everyone else. It will keep you sharp, a futurist and ahead of the curve. A poem by Rumi the guest house: This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awaren...

A very special free gift: a free chapter of my new book spirited: out on audible.com/spirited drops April 27th 2023. A spiritual wellness guide, Spirited shows you how to find more fulfillment and peace in modern life by applying timeless Buddhist wisdom. Beneath Candice Kumai’s polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn’t unt...

darkness has taken over the wellness space: and here we are having to clean up the toxicity & share more of what's real. good deeds, good words and follow a good path ... while we are not all perfect - we can do our best to be self aware -- to open our eyes and to find our own personal paths to well! opportunities are created when we allow for good people and deserving ppl to shine - celebrate exc...

Now this podcast may seem a bit harsh - but as a writer I speak no lies and I wanted to get down to real biz here: SWOT analysis - write this out and know your strengths and weaknesses as well Create a Business Plan and get organized and specific HIRE way way smarter and more experienced than you Capital - do you have it? Do you need it? Where will your financial stability come from? CPA //LEGAL A...

Welcome back to NY - the podcast continues in NYC & I'm excited to share more insights on humble beginnings as a writer in Brooklyn and how I got here. You too can make your dreams come to pass and get to where you want to be -a hero's journey you are on. Take one step at a time, be gentle and dont forget to celebrate the small wins. Thank you for listening & have a beautiful week! xx Candice

The one thing that will get in the way of your personal development is your ego. It will get in the way of spiritual development, a growth mindset and your financial, emotional and physical growth. When we are humbled with grace we can see the world so much clearer. Be kind, be open be loving and most of all be the best spiritual practitioner you know. Look to those who have SUCCESS without EGO. Y...

Meet my friend Jenelle Hamilton - a PR Pioneer from London to NYC and LA. She has pioneered the future of PR as a woman of color and as a single mom. Her definition of success is being free and being happy. We have been friends for over a decade and counting. She has solid advice for you today- don't feel stuck- keep going, thrive. Jenelle is a prima example of a woman who did it on her own, in he...

I've been curious about how fake wellness practitioners have been trying to buy your way well. When wellness comes from many marginalized voices and from our ancient ancestors practices. If we learn more about foolish con-artist thirst VS wholesome nutrition, sleep, cold plunges, water, changing our thoughts, breathing, meditation, walking, pets, the library, community events, or simply boundaries...

Hot tips on cleansing your whole life. From old beliefs to partners, old friends to dumb social media, sugar, alcohol, drugs and addictions... we are all in need of a shift & here are some simple ways to think and cleanse -- with an open mind. Enjoy xx thank you for listening xx ck

Spiritual Wellness is different for everyone. We live in a world where we can learn to see other's beliefs and values. Let's choose to respect and honour all beliefs: (not just yours). Open your small and narrow mind this year. Follow those with a resume & decades of experience - trust me it will change your life Be yourself and be vulnerable - being fake AF is out, sorry. Humility - grace- merit...

True Wellness is Free & it Starts With Cleansing the Mind. It's not monetary and its not wrapped in a box and shipped. Wellness needs a full overhaul//its own cleanse. It's time to clear your mind, get the bad friends and toxic ppl out of your life and start living well. Wellness is a clean mindset that starts with forgiveness, letting go and un-attaching from ideas, behaviors, patterns, additions...

Just telling it how it is ... you'll have to listen to this one to get all the juicy yes’s and no’s. Happy New Year friend -- and to be well is a simple balance- so cut the bullshit out and gain some simplicity... its easy start letting go of the attachment to stupid and dumb -- listen in, get stronger and smarter with me. & thank you for listening lovely xx Candice