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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 43 MIN

#313 Infinite Paths to Healing: Japanese Spirituality and Heartbreak with Hiroko Yoda

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In today's expert episode, I'm interviewing Hiroko Yoda, a Japanese cultural historian, journalist, and author of the new book "8 Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan." We dive into how anyone can use the principles of Japanese spirituality to help heal from grief and heartbreak, regardless of their background. Hiroko shares her own journey of reconnecting with Japanese spiritual traditions after her mother's passing, and we explore ideas like the fluidity of emotions, the absence of hierarchy in feelings, and making healing less goal-oriented. We also talk about the deep wisdom nature can offer us, letting go of shame and guilt around grief, and why it's okay to stay in the gray areas of healing. This conversation was so beautiful and full of powerful insights for everyone, no matter where they're at in their healing journey.To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LNTo get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off!To join Healing Hearts Club for FREE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com #skimspartnerSign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/heartbreak.Choose a healthier relationship with nicotine, by checking out Quit with Jones. Visit quitwithjones.com/HEARTBREAK to take the free quiz and use code HEARTBREAK to get 15% off your personalized quitting journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode of Heal Your Heartbreak, Kendra chats with Japanese cultural historian Hiroko Yoda about her book "8 Million Ways to Happiness," exploring how Japanese spirituality and the embrace of fluidity, nature, and non-linear healing can provide comfort and inspiration for navigating grief and heartbreak.

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