In this episode of The Samurai Way, I welcome Mayumi Kojima, a Japan-born naturopath and holistic practitioner based in Australia, whose work beautifully blends natural health with the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai. Mayumi supports women through midlife transitions, helping them navigate hormonal changes, emotional shifts, and moments when life is quietly asking for realignment. Through her practice, Pure Joy Naturopathy, she combines clinical naturopathy with holistic approaches such as nutrition, herbal medicine, mindfulness, and Ikigai-based guidance to restore balance and purpose. Our conversation explores Mayumi’s journey from Japan to Australia, and how she reconnected with her cultural roots through tea ceremony, aikido, and mindful living. She shares her personal experience with burnout and healing, and how that journey shaped her passion for helping others reconnect with themselves. Together, we discuss: • Supporting women through perimenopause and menopause • How Ikigai can guide us through life transitions • The connection between emotional well-being, hormones, and lifestyle • The importance of slowing down and listening to your body • Japanese practices that bring balance, mindfulness, and purpose Mayumi also shares a powerful perspective on Ikigai, one that goes beyond achievement and into meaning, reminding us that purpose can be found even in challenging seasons. This episode is a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. If you are navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose, this conversation will remind you that healing begins by coming back to yourself. Connect with Mayumi Kojima Website: https://www.purejoynaturopathy.com.au/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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