EP140: From Lost To Grounded: A Journey Across Borders And Into Self with Kathryne Imabayashi episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 19 MIN

EP140: From Lost To Grounded: A Journey Across Borders And Into Self with Kathryne Imabayashi

from Into the Unknown · host Jeremy Swick

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when you feel untethered in the life you’ve built and choose to follow an inner voice into the unknown? In this powerful conversation, host Jeremy Swick is joined by Kathy Imabayashi, whose move from Canada to Japan marked the start of a life completely rewritten. With no internet, no plan, and no language skills, Kathy stepped into a world she didn’t understand and in doing so, discovered the version of herself she’d been searching for all along.Together, they explore the three “acts” of Kathy’s life: from feeling ungrounded in her early years to finding clarity, purpose, and power through motherhood, education, and deep personal work. Kathy shares what it really took to rebuild identity in a foreign land, how solitude became a gift, and why she now dedicates her life to supporting parents raising emotionally intelligent boys. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something bigger even if you couldn’t name it yet this story will land right where it needs to.Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - Into the Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kathryne Imabayashi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonhoodcoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonhoodcoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryne-imabayashi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonhoodcoaching Email: [email protected] Project: The 1:1 Tiny Challenge™ Join Kathy for a free, 3-day journey to tune in and connect with your son—one tiny step at a time. This isn’t a passive course; it’s a personal coaching experience.Day 1-3: Receive one simple action + reflection via email.The Connection: Message Kathy back with your experience for personal insights and encouragement.The Goal: Deeper understanding and affirmation without the pressure. How to join: Email Kathy at [email protected] and say “I’m in!” to get started."Are you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when you feel untethered in the life you’ve built and choose to follow an inner voice into the unknown? In this powerful conversation, host Jeremy Swick is joined by Kathy Imabayashi, whose move from Canada to Japan marked the start of a life completely rewritten. With no internet, no plan, and no language skills, Kathy stepped into a world she didn’t understand and in doing so, discovered the version of herself she’d been searching for all along.Together, they explore the three “acts” of Kathy’s life: from feeling ungrounded in her early years to finding clarity, purpose, and power through motherhood, education, and deep personal work. Kathy shares what it really took to rebuild identity in a foreign land, how solitude became a gift, and why she now dedicates her life to supporting parents raising emotionally intelligent boys. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something bigger even if you couldn’t name it yet this story will land right where it needs to.Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - Into the Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kathryne Imabayashi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonhoodcoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonhoodcoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryne-imabayashi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonhoodcoaching Email: [email protected] Project: The 1:1 Tiny Challenge™ Join Kathy for a free, 3-day journey to tune in and connect with your son—one tiny step at a time. This isn’t a passive course; it’s a personal coaching experience.Day 1-3: Receive one simple action + reflection via email.The Connection: Message Kathy back with your experience for personal insights and encouragement.The Goal: Deeper understanding and affirmation without the pressure. How to join: Email Kathy at [email protected] and say “I’m in!” to get started."Are you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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