Tim Tamashiro is a jazz singer, radio broadcaster and the author of How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose.
On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Tim joins Leah to explore the concept of Ikigai, an ancient Japanese philosophy that encourages us to live our “life’s worth.” After explaining what his Ikigai is and how h ... Show More
Mar 2026
Welcome to Everyday Better!
Since 2019, Everyday Better has released nearly 300 episodes to guide you in creating positive change in how you think, feel and act in the important areas of your life: at home, at work, in relationships and beyond. LinkedIn's Senior Editor in self-improvement and certified coac ... Show More
2m 55s
Jan 2026
The Year for Irrational Hope: Dan Harris on Training the Mind Through Meditation
In the final episode of our January series, The Year for Irrational Hope, Leah Smart sits down with bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Dan Harris for a practical conversation about how to work with your mind when everything feels overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll lear ... Show More
45m 4s
Apr 2023
Discovering Your Ikigai: Finding Purpose, Passion, and Fulfilment in Life with Hector Garcia
<p>In this special episode, Ikigai expert Hector Garcia joins Jake and Damian to discuss how utilising Ikigai will get you closer to finding your purpose. </p><br><p>Ikigai is a Japanese word that means ‘reason for being’. Hector explains to Jake and Damian how people can fi ... Show More
43m 30s
Jan 2023
The Quickie: How To Design A Life Of Purpose, Using Ikigai
<p>Hellooo, 2023! While every day is an opportunity to start fresh, January is the perfect time to set new goals and intentions for the year ahead. But if you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about what your greater purpose is, this episode is for you! </p><p>Two of the concepts w ... Show More
20m 20s
Apr 2023
find your life's purpose with the japanese philosophy of ikigai
<p><em>Why am I here? What is my true purpose?</em> If you’re feeling lost, stuck in a cycle of unfulfilling work, or questioning if there’s more to life than the 9-to-5 grind and occasional vacation, you’re not alone. Many of us are living on autopilot—choosing careers based on ... Show More
1h 31m
Jul 2023
How to Discover What Matters Most in Life with Tami Simon
In this episode, Tami Simon shares what it means to be true to yourself and how to discover what matters most in work, life, and love. We also discuss…
How we all have inherent goodness inside us
Realizing there’s no destination in life but an unending journey
Learning to fi ... Show More
38m 39s
Oct 2025
Feeling Stuck? Dull? Flat? Here's a Better Path to the "Good Life." | Shigehiro Oishi
An often overlooked secret, from a U. Chicago happiness expert. Shigehiro Oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He is one of the foremost authorities on happiness, meaning, and culture. His newest book is Life in Three Dimensions: Ho ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2025
Why Happiness Happens When You Stop Chasing It
In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Smith dives into Viktor Frankl's timeless wisdom from "Man's Search for Meaning," sharing insights that challenge conventional views on success and happiness. Scott reveals why chasing success often leads to missing it entirely, and how tr ... Show More
11m 53s