KIZUKI the Podcast

KIZUKI the Podcast is a collection of inspiring stories that center around the Japanese concept of kizuki . The host, author and awarded yoga teacher Mae Yoshikawa defines kizuki as a moment of epiphany, an ‘aha’ of realization or insight which opens the knower to a new dimension of truth. Diving into an up close and personal telling of the kizukis that have starkly shifted Mae’s perspective and transformed her life and mind, it is Mae’s hope that these episodes may serve as a catalyst to inspire and invite a similar unfolding of awareness in your life too. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeyoshikawa/

KIZUKI the Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 123 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts KIZUKI the Podcast, a education show with 123 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #123

  123 Authority Issues

  Aug 13, 202619 minS1

  Mae explores how early experiences of feeling unprotected by authority unknowingly shaped her relationship with power and leadership. She discovers that stepping into her own authority doesn’t mean becoming what she once feared; she gets to decide what kind of authority she becomes. Mae Yoshikawa Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling™ , a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y , continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: ⁠ @maeyoshikawa

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #122

  122 I Want to Do Something Bad

  Aug 6, 202615 minS1

  After joking that she wanted to “do something bad,” Mae is unexpectedly confronted with a Tokyo exhibition that invites visitors to steal. What begins as a humorous exchange with a friend leads to a much deeper realization: she wasn’t craving rebellion at all. She was longing for freedom from the constant inner supervision that had shaped her life for years. In this episode, Mae explores the difference between self-control and self-trust—and the freedom that begins when we stop constantly watching ourselves. Mae Yoshikawa Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling™ , a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y , continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: ⁠ @maeyoshikawa

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #121

  121 Invited to the Italian Table

  Jul 30, 202613 minS1

  After a scene of an Italian family gathered around a long dinner table lingers in her heart, Mae realizes that what she’s been searching for was never romance—it was belonging. Through stories from her childhood and reflections on the communities she has built over the years, she discovers that the table she thought she had lost never disappeared. It only became bigger, making room for others to feel seen, safe, and at home. Mae Yoshikawa Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling™ , a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y , continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: ⁠ @maeyoshikawa

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #120

  120 A Conversation with Life

  Jul 23, 202615 minS1

  Beneath years of healing, grief, and self-discovery, Mae had also been deeply angry with Life itself. Through an imagined conversation with Life, she explores trust, pain, and what becomes possible when we stop resisting our most existential questions and allow honesty to become the beginning of healing. Mae Yoshikawa Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling™ , a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y , continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: ⁠ @maeyoshikawa

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #119

  119 The Abundance Apology

  Jul 16, 202617 minS1

  Mae explores the Japanese concept of mottainai (“what a waste”) and the subtle line between reverence and fear. Reflecting on cultural inheritance, nature’s extravagant abundance, and her own relationship with receiving, she invites listeners to consider whether they’ve mistaken shrinking themselves for humility—and what becomes possible when they no longer apologize for abundance. Mae Yoshikawa Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling™ , a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y , continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015. Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com Personal Website: https://maey.live/ Instagram: ⁠ @maeyoshikawa

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.