Why not meditate?

After 150 conversations with meditation teachers, neuroscientists, spiritual leaders, therapists, healers, and everyday people whose lives have been transformed through meditation, I wanted to pause and reflect. This is my first solo episode in a long time—and perhaps my most personal one yet. This episode is less about meditation and more about what meditation has taught me about being human. If...

In this milestone Episode 150 of Why Not Meditate? , host Masako is joined by her dear soul sister, Ginger Ready — an Embodiment and Energy Coach and Reiki Practitioner devoted to helping women awaken the spiritual power already within them and step fully into their soul’s purpose. Ginger’s approach is both grounded and expansive. She reminds us that you can be mystical and everyday. You don’t hav...

In this episode, Masako sits down with intuitive energy healer, Elizabeth Golden for a profound conversation about intuition, grounding, healing, and spiritual awakening. With over two decades of experience, Elizabeth shares how her spiritual journey unfolded after meeting her teacher and how meditation, grounding, and inner healing can help us reconnect with our authentic selves and uncover our d...

✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Friday, April 17th at 10 AM Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration-3 ✨  In this episode, Host, Masako sits down with Kellie Jean, a Reiki practitioner with over 20 years of experience, for a grounded and inspiring conversation about intuition, energy healing, and spiritual alignment. Kellie Jea...

✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 29th at 8 PM Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration-5904 ✨ In this deeply moving episode of Why Not Meditate? , Host, Masako Kozawa sits down with Kathy Bogue, co-founder of Soul Friend Retreats, for a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and transformation. Kathy...

✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 15th at 11am Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration ✨  In this episode of Why Not Meditate? , Host, Masako is joined by Frida Karsberg - an Equus coach, Reiki master, and intuitive guide who works with horses as partners in healing and self-discovery. This conversation is an invit...

✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 15th at 11am Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration ✨  In this season 5 kickoff, Masako Kozawa sits down with Lisa Gingery Smith, a wellness guide and founder of Leap Wellness, to explore how meditation, breathwork, and energy alignment form the foundation for true transformation....

In the final episode of this special three-part mini-series, Host Masako and fellow Japanese healer Akiko Hoshihara explore the true meaning of self-love, the role of meditation in coming home to yourself, and what it means to embody a higher frequency as we move into a new era of consciousness. This heartfelt conversation dives into presence, breath, energetic boundaries, and the importance of st...

In this episode, Host, Masako sits down with Kara Goodwin, a spiritual guide, author, and host of The Soul Elevation Podcast . Kara began meditating during one of the most challenging seasons of her life, simply searching for peace and stability. What she discovered, however, was a journey that would completely transform her understanding of life, spirituality, and herself. Together, Masako and Ka...

In this second episode of a special mini-series, " East Meets East in the West: A Dialogue between Two Japanese Women " host Masako Kozawa is joined by fellow Japanese healer, Akiko Hoshihara, to explore the topic of inner child healing. Both Masako and Akiko grew up in Japan before moving to the U.S. in their twenties, and in this episode, they reflect on how their upbringing and cultur...

** Announcement ** I’ll be facilitating several breathwork journeys in Sarasota, Florida through early December, collaborating with some of my favorite local communities — including The Wellness Space , Root Collective , and Mindful Blooms Farm ! The first session is Sunday morning, October 12th: Details here ***** In this episode, host Masako Kozawa sits down with Reiki master and hypnotherapist...

In this first episode of a special mini-series, " East meets East in the West: A dialogue between two Japanese women " host Masako Kozawa is joined by fellow Japanese healer, Akiko Hoshihara, to explore the world of Reiki and energy healing. Together, they discuss what Reiki truly is, how it connects us to universal life force energy, and why deep relaxation is the key to natural healing...

What morals and virtues guide the way you move through daily life? Do you have a framework that helps you navigate challenges and see the world through a clearer lens? In today’s episode, we welcome Zachary Pontrello, an embodied leadership coach and meditation guide. With more than a decade of study in ancient traditions, esoteric philosophy, and transformational psychology, Zachary has taught me...

In this episode, we welcome Maria Luedeke, psychotherapist and co-founder of The Wellness Space, Sarasota, Florida. We explore how integrating therapy, meditation, and journaling can support healing, resilience, and authentic growth. Maria also shares why fun and play are essential for well-being, and how to bring these practices into everyday life. About Maria & The Wellness Space: Website In...

In this inspiring episode, we welcome meditation and yoga teacher Kyle Schauenberg, co-founder of The Wellness Space in Sarasota, Florida. Kyle shares how the Instinctive Meditation approach helped her navigate chronic anxiety, embrace motherhood with presence, and turn her dream of creating a healing sanctuary into a reality. We explore how to make meditation a lived, embodied practice; meeting a...

In this powerful continuation of the host, Masako's conversation with the incredible Sat Devbir, international teacher, speaker, coach, energy healer, and co-founder of Mansion of the Heart University, we explore what it means to truly awaken and embody your soul’s calling. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: Why trust is the ultimate life hack How to liberate yourself from the fear matrix The so...

In this episode, Sat Devbir shares his remarkable spiritual journey from being an extrasensory child to becoming a spiritual teacher. He describes how following an inner voice led him to discover meditation, work with crystals, engage in yoga teacher training, and ultimately transition from a high-stress career in sales and marketing to a fulfilling path as a spiritual healer. He shares insights o...

What is your soul's calling? Why are you here? In this episode, we explore the journey of discovering your soul’s calling with Michael Thornhill, co-founder of Inner Truth Seekers. We talk about the role of meditation in awakening, how to navigate life transitions when your purpose becomes clear, and how to embody both abundance and authenticity. If you’re feeling called to live in greater al...

In this episode, host Masako interviews Marie Viola, a seasoned Reiki practitioner and the creator of the Sacred Activators card deck. Marie shares her spiritual journey, how her path through meditation and Reiki led to the creation of high-frequency healing tools designed to support deep energetic alignment.  They explore the power of living from the heart and how individual inner peace can contr...

In this second half of the interview with Akiko Hoshihara, a gifted healer of Reiki, hypnotherapy, and intuitive readings, delves into her experiences and understanding of being a star seed: a soul originating from other star systems. She discusses the unique qualities and sensitivities of star seeds, their cosmic origins, and their role in aiding human consciousness during Earth's ascension....

In this episode, the host, Masako, is joined by Akiko Hoshihara—a gifted healer blending Reiki, hypnotherapy, and intuitive readings. Akiko shares her personal spiritual awakening journey and how life’s challenges became gateways to deeper self-discovery and soul-aligned purpose. The conversation expands into the non-linear nature of awakening, the activation of intuitive gifts, connecting with th...

In this sacred conversation, we explore the deep wisdom of the body, the healing power of meditation, and the quiet medicine that lives within us all. Our guest, Dr. Sharon Juraszek, is a doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, founder of Fermentlicious, and the visionary behind Happy Bellies Mater INC. She shares her personal healing journey, including reversing Hashimoto’s, and her passion for the mind-gu...

In this episode, host Masako interviews Sintia Mazon, a practitioner based in Istanbul, Turkey, with an extensive background in holistic health and meditation.  Sintia narrates her transformative journey from co-owning a computer learning center until 2000 to pivoting towards holistic healing practices. Initially skeptical, she was introduced to Reiki and subsequently immersed herself in various f...

What is your unconventional addiction? Is it certain food, dysfunctional relationships, dramas, overworking, or mindlessly scrolling through social media? No judgment, we all have at least one thing that we use in order to soothe and numb ourselves.  In this episode, an author, photographer, and certified life coach, Kristine Casart, shares her inspiring journey of traveling the world, seeking a s...

In this episode of the Why Not Meditate? podcast, host Masako welcomes Waxela Sananda, a spiritual teacher with extensive experience in meditation, ascension, and breathwork.  Waxela shares her journey from childhood meditation experiences to advanced spiritual practices, including working with Dr. Joe Dispenza and shamanic training. She discusses the concept of embodied ascension, the importance...