Soul Resonance Podcast

What do you do when it feels like nothing is working?When you’re putting in the effort,trying your best,but the results just aren’t there yet.And then people around you start saying,“Maybe it’s time to stop.”In this episode, I share a very real and personal perspectiveon what it means to keep going—especially when no one else can see your progress.Because the truth is,most people don’t see your journey.They only see your results.And sometimes,the people telling you to quithave never experienced what it’s liketo stay committed through uncertainty.So how do you keep goingwhen it feels like you’re not moving forward?This episode is for anyonewho’s chasing something that matters—even when it doesn’t look like it’s working yet.

In this episode, I share three dreams I deeply want to bring to life.Some of them are still vague.Some of them don’t have a clear shape yet.And some of them still feel bigger than the version of me I am right now.But I’ve come to believe that dreams do not need to begin with certainty.Sometimes they begin with a feeling and slowly reveal themselves over time.In this episode, I talk honestly about:why I want to build a borderless businesswhy I want to bring my romance stories to the worldand why I want to give love and meaning to children who grew up without itThis is also an episode about purpose, love, and the kind of life we truly want to build.Because maybe the result is not the only thing that matters.Maybe what matters just as much is how fully we are willing to give our heart to something.If you have a dream you haven’t acted on yet,I hope this episode becomes a small reason to take one step toward it.

The more you try to help everyone,the less your message actually connects.In this episode, I talk about something every creator and entrepreneur struggles with:Defining your ideal customer.We all hear the same advice:“Speak to one person.”But in reality, it’s hard.Because you don’t just want to help one person.You see so many people who need help —and you want to reach all of them.But when you do that,your message becomes vague.Weaker.Less emotional.Less specific.And people don’t respond.In this episode, I break down:​Why trying to help everyone makes your message ineffective​The real meaning behind “Speak to one person”​How your message becomes stronger when it’s more specific​Why clarity beats reachI also share my personal experience.I’ve spent a lot of time trying to define my persona and concept.But every time I start posting,I realize something is still off.So right now, I’m rebuilding it from scratch.It’s not easy.It takes time and energy.But I know that if I want to truly reach the person I’m meant to help,this work is essential.If you’re starting a business,creating content,or trying to communicate something meaningful.Don’t try to reach everyone.Focus on one person.Because you don’t need more people.You need one person who truly feels seen.

In this episode, I talk about something most people avoid:The life they actually want to live.Not the safe version.Not the realistic version.But the honest version.I believe many people are not living their ideal life not because they can’t,but because they’ve already accepted compromise.And the truth is:Life becomes much more meaningful when you stop settling.In this episode, I break down: •Why most people unconsciously accept a life they don’t truly want •How money removes limitations and reveals your real desires •Why “I just want to be happy” is not enough •How to define your ideal life clearly and turn it into a planI also share my personal story leaving my job as a nurse,choosing a different path,and starting to build my life intentionally.This episode is not about motivation.It’s about decision.Because your ideal life is not something you wait for.It’s something you build.

In this episode, I talk about something that completely changed the way I approach growth:Benchmarks.Most people choose someone successful to look up to but what if that choice is actually slowing you down?I used to benchmark people who were far ahead of me.They inspired me, but they didn’t help me move.Then I realized something:The most effective benchmark isn’t the most successful person.It’s someone who is just slightly ahead of you and sees the world in a similar way.In this episode, I break down:​ Why benchmarking people too far ahead can stall your progress​ Why distance matters more than status​ Why shared values are just as important as results​ How to choose a benchmark that actually helps you take actionI also share a personal update about my current journey ,building my first product, stepping into a new phase,and what it feels like to move from preparation into reality.If you’re starting something new,or feeling stuck despite “doing everything right,”this episode might change how you move forward.

Lately, I’ve stopped opening social media as much.It’s not just about being busy,but more about how it slowly shifts my sense of direction every time I scroll,so I’ve been intentionally creating some distance.Even when I’m not trying to compare myself,I can feel that comparison happening somewhere in the background.And before I notice it,I feel slightly disconnected from what I actually want to do,and what really matters to me.I don’t think social media is bad,but depending on how I use it, it can easily turn into noise.So for now, I’m taking a step backand giving myself space to return to my own thoughts.What I want to build going forward isn’t something wide or performative,but something smaller and more grounded—a quiet connection with people who naturally resonate with how I think.Just sharing where I am lately.

In this episode, I talk about a question many people around the world struggle with:Should you come out, or is it better not to?There is no simple answer.For some people, coming out can be freeing.For others, it can be complicated, especially when family, culture, or generational differences are involved.In this episode, I share my personal story — from growing up knowing I liked women, to my first relationship, to the different experiences I had coming out to friends and family.I also talk about why I still haven’t come out to my mother, and how love, respect, and timing can make these decisions deeply personal.Coming out isn’t a rule.It’s a choice.And in the end, the most important thing is learning to live a life you can truly love.

In the past, I used to admire the idea of eternal love — a love that never changes and never ends.But recently, my perspective has shifted.Human emotions are unpredictable, and the future is never guaranteed.Yet maybe that’s exactly what makes love meaningful.In this episode, I share how my view on love has changed — from searching for “forever” to appreciating the beauty of loving someone fully in the present moment.Because perhaps love isn’t valuable only when it lasts forever.Maybe its true value lies in the courage to love, even without guarantees.🌍Connect with me ▼Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamshioriikeda?igsh=MWxubTFlc3RjOXJlNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr▼Xhttps://x.com/shioriikedollar?s=21

Why do we feel motivated on January 1st… but lose that energy within a week?In this episode, I explore the psychology behind the Fresh Start Effect — the reason we feel “reset” at the beginning of a month, a year, or even a Monday.The truth is:The calendar changes. But our neural pathways don’t.That’s why “I’ll start next month” keeps repeating.In this episode, I share:• The science behind why motivation spikes and fades • Why relying on emotion alone leads to inconsistency • The hidden problem of overloaded to-do lists • Three practical techniques I personally use to stay consistentThis isn’t about waiting for the perfect fresh start.It’s about creating one.Daily.If you’ve ever said, “I’ll restart on the 1st,” this episode is for you.The future doesn’t begin next month.It begins today.

This episode comes from a very real place.After leaving my career as a nurse and stepping into entrepreneurship, I’ve been working alone every day toward my breakthrough.And I’ll be honest.It’s lonely.It’s silent.And sometimes, I want to quit.In this episode, I talk about why 99% of people give up before seeing results — not because they lack talent, discipline, or intelligence.But because:​ They rely only on passion​ They can’t endure the “silent gap” before results appear​ Their reason — their core “why” — isn’t deep enoughIf you’ve ever started something and stopped halfway…If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I even doing this?”…This episode is for you.The goal is not just success.The goal is to build a life you genuinely love.And that requires more than motivation.It requires a core.P.S.I’ve got a cold, so I might be a little hard to hear today..but be gentle with me :)Thanks.

What if the reason you feel behind…is because you’re trying to win someone else’s story?In this episode, I share a recent realization that changed my pace, my mindset, and my anxiety.I finally understood what it truly means to be the protagonist of my own life.This episode is about:– Why comparison steals your peace– Why “right answers” depend on your phase– Why I chose to play a childhood game for three days — without guilt– And why competing with yourself is the only competition that mattersYou are not late.You are not behind.You are simply in your own story.Design it in a way that genuinely makes you happy.

Why do so many people quitbefore they ever see results?Not because they lack talent.Not because they didn’t try hard enough.But because of Radio Silence.That moment when you’re working, building, and moving forward—yet receiving no feedback, no reaction, and no confirmationthat what you’re doing even matters.In this episode, I share my real-time experienceas an early-stage entrepreneurand explore: • Why silence is more terrifying than failure • Why people quit before they reach the finish line • How to break the silence by creating your own “tests”This isn’t just a startup story.It applies to any profession,any goal,and any dream.If you’re feeling stuck in the middle—unsure whether you’re failing or growing—this episode is for you.

In the previous episode,I talked about analyzing your approach on a weekly basis.This time, I actually tried it.And honestly, it worked.This was my first time creating slides for work.At first, it took me two weeks to complete just 53 slides,with very little progress.But once I adopted the assumptions of peoplewho had already done this kind of work,and broke my one-year goal into a monthly target,then reviewed it week by week,everything changed.I was able to complete 60 slides in just four days,exactly on schedule.However, this process also raised a new question.That question was about rest.When your method starts working,how you manage your energy becomes just as important as how you work.In this episode,I talk about why rest often feels like guilt,especially for ambitious people,and how rest can actually be part of performance.

Why do goals fail, even when you’re working hard?Most of the time, it’s not because of a lack of effortor weak willpower.It’s because we lose the timingto question the method itselfand keep going simply because we’ve already invested so much.In this episode, we explore the psychology behind this,especially the sunk cost fallacy and why it makes people stick to ineffective approaches.When I talk about “analysis” here, I don’t mean reviewing daily results.I mean analyzing whether the method you’re using is actually the right one for the goal you’re trying to achieve.Why one day is not enough to judge a method,and why weekly reflection allows you to separate external factors, like health, environment, and mental state from the method itself.I share this episode while going through the process myself, in real time.If you’re trying hard but not seeing progress,this episode might help you see why.

Why do so many successful people say,“Learn to be alone”?Most of us already know the surface answer.You can focus better.You have more time.You get distracted less.But if it’s that obvious,why is solitude still so hard to choose?In this episode, we go deeper than motivation or discipline.Through science, psychology, and real life experience,we explore why being alone doesn’t just give you time,it reshapes your thinking, your identity, and your ability to design your life.This is not an episode about isolating yourself from the world.It’s about reconnecting with yourself,cutting through noise,and understanding why solitude becomes a powerful advantagewhen you’re pursuing meaningful goals.If you’re in a quiet phase of life right now,this episode is for you.

Why I Told My Parents I Can’t See Them for a WhileThe Power of SolitudeRecently, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life.I told my parents that I would not see them for a while.Not because I do not love them.But because I love them too much.For me, that time might be one year.For someone else, it might be two.For others, maybe even three.Real change does not happen overnight.It takes sustained focus, solitude, and commitment over years, not weeks.When you deeply care about the people around you, it is easy to lose focus on your own mission.You try to balance work, family, and dreams all at once,and end up feeling guilty no matter what you choose.In this episode, I talk aboutWhy balance can be toxic when you are still building your dream.Why solitude is not cruelty but devotion to your future and why a few years of true focus can completely change who you become.If you are serious about becoming a different version of yourself,this episode is for you.

Have you ever felt completely happy and at the same time, deeply afraid?Over the holidays, I spent time at my mom’s place, surrounded by comfort, love, and peace.It felt perfect.And yet, a quiet fear surfaced.In this episode, I talk about what that moment taught me,why love, comfort, and even stability aren’t always enough to feel truly fulfilled.I share how I once believed a good life was built on just a few pillars,and how discovering the Wheel of Life helped me see my life more honestly not as something to fix all at once,but as something we move forward, one area at a time.If you’ve ever felt torn between staying comfortable and wanting to grow…This episode is for you.

This episode is not about family values or doing the “right thing.”If there’s someone you care about but haven’t seen in a long time.If you’ve been meaning to visit, call, or show up but keep postponing it.If distance wasn’t something you chose,but something that quietly happened.This is not advice.This is simply my experience.In this episode,I talk about time,distance,and the people who matter to us,not just parents,but anyone who holds a lasting place in our lives.I share why I started questioning how often I see the people I love,and what that question revealed about how I’m choosing to live.timedistancepriorityconnectionIf this episode leaves you with a question instead of an answer,that’s enough.Take what resonates, and leave the rest.P.SMy sincere apologies. I had scheduled the post for Friday the 9th (Japan time), but it remained in drafts due to my oversight. Thank you for your understanding.

2026.Have you already decided how you want to live?In this episode, Shiori reflects on why being clear about how you want to live matters more than what you achieve or what you own.This isn’t a conversation about goals, success, or starting over. It’s about choosing an axis that keeps you from drifting an axis rooted in who you want to be seen as by the people you truly love and respect.Through her own experiences,Shiori shares how defining “how to live” became a way to stay aligned with herself,even when she gets lost.2026 isn’t a year to begin something new. It’s a year to quietly confirm where you’re standing.If you’ve never really asked yourself how you want to live, this episode is an invitation to pause and listen to that question for a moment.

Why do New Year’s resolutions fail so easily?In this first episode of 2026, Shiori explores the real reason goals don’t last and why mistaking a method for a goal leads to burnout and detours.This episode is about belief, alignment, and choosing goals that come from who you truly are not status, money, or comparison.So before you chase another result,ask yourself one question:New you?

Jealousy is often treated as something negative,a feeling we are supposed to hide, suppress, or get rid of.But what if jealousy is not something to erase,but something to listen to?In this episode, I talk about jealousyas a signal that points to our own potential,our unspoken desires,and the life we may still want to live.This is not about comparing yourself to others,or forcing yourself to be positive.It is about noticing where your heart reacts,and what that reaction might be reflecting back to you.A quiet reflection on jealousy,self acceptance,and learning to love your own life a little more deeply.

Do you believe you could captivateMargot Robbie?This episode isn’t really about her.She’s just a symbol.What this conversation is truly about is confidence where it comes from, how it’s formed,and why so many people misunderstand it.In this episode, I talk honestly about my own journeyfrom deep insecurity to grounded confidence,and why real confidence has nothing to do with looks, status, or money.Yet doesn’t reject them either.We explore the difference between fake confidence and real confidence,why living honestly with yourself matters,and how alignment between your inner values and your actionsshapes the way you show up in the world.This is not motivation.This is not fantasy.It’s about self-trust.Integrity.And choosing to live as who you truly are.If you’ve ever felt like you were “not enough,”or wondered what confidence really means,this episode is for you.

When you start focusing on your own life,relationships often change quietly and naturally.In this episode, I talk about how choosing my time differentlyled to fewer social interactions,but clearer connections.This is not a story about cutting people off.It’s about how focus revealswho truly stays.

I quit my job as a nurse and started working as an entrepreneur.I thought freedom would naturally take me outside.But before I knew it,I was spending almost every day at home.I wasn’t depressed.My mind was working just fine.Still, something felt dull.The only time I really went outsidewas when I walked my dog.And that small moment changed everything.In this episode,I talk about mental health, walking, sunlight,and why mindset alone isn’t always enough.Just a quiet reflection from my daily life in Tokyo, Japan.　

In this episode,I’m not talking about what I started doingto change my life.I’m sharing what I stopped doing.Over time, I realized that many of the thingsI believed were helping mewere actually making life heavier.Judging.Forcing my sense of “right.”Ignoring intuition.Demanding perfection.In this episode, I share seven things I let go of,and how doing so quietly shiftedmy sense of happiness back inside myself.This isn’t advice.It’s simply my experience.If you’ve ever felt likeyou’re doing everything rightbut still feel stuck,this episode may resonate with you.

In this episode, we explore why humans compare themselves to others,why it feels so painful,and why comparison will never lead you to the life you’re meant to live.I also share a personal storyI once compared myself to people I deeply respect, Shohei Ohtani and the global group XG, and how my perspective transformed.You might realize :​The psychological and evolutionary reasons behind comparison​Why comparison always disconnects you from your true path​How timing, challenges, and life themes differ for every individual

In this episode, we explore the truth behind meeting the right people in your life aligned friends, meaningful connections, and a partner who feels like a soulmate.Most people focus on finding ideal relationships.But the real key is becoming the version of yourself who naturally attracts them.We talk about:•Choosing work that aligns with your soul•Creating friendships based on frequency, not numbers•Understanding romantic love as resonance, not coincidence•Closing the gap between your current self and your ideal selfIf you’re ready to step into the life and the relationships you’ve always wanted,this episode is for you.

Loneliness can feel heavy,but it also means you’re starting to live honestly.In this episode,I share how to turn that feeling into strength and movement.

This first episode is simply an introduction.I talk about who I am, why I started this podcast,and the loneliness I carried growing up — and how things eventually changed.If you’ve ever felt alone or unsure about your path,I hope my story makes you feel a little less isolated.Thank you for listening.And if this episode resonates with you,I’d love for you to stay for the next ones.

This is the official trailer for the Soul Resonance Podcast.A show for people who feel deeply, think deeply,and often walk through life feeling alone.Even when they’re not.In this trailer, Shiori shares the mission of the podcast:to transform loneliness into strength,and depth into connection.A new chapter of your life begins now.Let’s create something beautiful together.Starting December 1st, I’ll be here for you weekly ,with new episodes every Monday.Stay connected with meInstagram：https://instagram.com/iamshioriikeda