In this enlightening episode of the Transformations with Jayne podcast, guest host Brittany Arthur takes the reins to delve into the complexities of navigating public education in Japan, particularly for foreign mothers. Jayne, usually the host

TWJ 2023 Wrap-Up: Unpacking a Year of Transformation with Jo and Jayne

Dec 27th, 2023 43m 47s

In our latest episode, Jo and Jayne provide an end-of-year check-in for 2023. They discuss their personal transformations, from Jayne's newfound love for baseball and her refreshing "inner old lady" approach to life, to Jo's pursuit of her arti

Summer homework and bringing the best of both worlds to Japan from Sweden with Kumiko Ekstedt

Sep 17th, 2023 1h 5m

Kumiko Nakajima Ekstedt and I are discussing the differences between life in Japan and Sweden where Kumiko has lived for more than 14 years. I am interested to learn more about where in the world women have the best life and are able to live th

Less Effort for More Impact with Women’s Success Coach, Helen Iwata

Jul 23rd, 2023 57m 31s

Helen Iwata, the Less Effort More Impact Coach, is back on the show after five years! Helen has done quite a few transformations herself since 2018, and I can’t wait for you to hear how she is helping international and Japanese women in Japan t

Give me back my energy! Jayne speaks with Menopause Energy Expert Miyako Hazama

Jun 18th, 2023 1h 19m

We are talking about all things peri-menopause and menopause in this episode with Menopause Energy Expert, Miyako Hazama. It’s a topic of discussion almost everywhere I go these days, even Oprah is talking about it! I really want more women to

Checking in with Violet Pacileo, Otoyo Strength CrossFit

May 14th, 2023 46m 47s

We last spoke to Violet in May 2021 as she was about to embark on a project to build an amazing CrossFit facility in the mountain town of Otoyo in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Japan. Two years later we check in to see how it went and what challeng

Renovating? Buying Property in Japan? Blanka Kobayashi tells us about her way to live a life

Apr 16th, 2023 40m 48s

I love meeting international women in Japan who are finding their way and creating things whether it is a new podcast or a bricks and mortar business like Blanka’s which actually does deal with things like bricks! Blanka shares how she came to

Take care of yourself to help others with Mary Wanjohi

Mar 26th, 2023 55m 3s

If you need a pick me up today, then turn this episode on and give yourself a boost thanks to the wonderful guest Mary Wanjohi! She tells us about how she adjusted to life in Japan having been born and raised in a small town in Kenya to negotia

Collaboration for increased creativity and connection with Paige and Jordana

Mar 12th, 2023 54m 55s

I’m always thrilled to find a new podcast by women with a nexus to Japan. Jordana Matsuda and Paige Baldwin Ando have both been guests on TWJ and now they have gone on to create their own show together: The Creativity Cafe Podcast. I love how t

We're talking about menopause in Japan

Feb 26th, 2023 44m 10s

My gorgeous guest is Lindsey Sawada, founder of the Setagaya Yoga Studio. Not only do we talk about the wonderful Tuesday morning yoga classes that Lindsey holds each week online, but Lindsey also shares her experience so far with menopause. Ja

End of Year Show 2022 with Jayne and Jo

Dec 15th, 2022 43m 17s

It’s that time again! It’s time for our end of year check-in with Podlaunch producer Jo, to see how our 2022 shaped up. Listen to the episode to hear how our year went, what we ticked off our yearly to-do list, how we left room for magic to sur

Lifeboats where there are none with Lin Nishitani from Atlantic Pacific

Dec 5th, 2022 36m 46s

On the show this week we’re talking with Lin Nishitani, a university student and project manager for Atlantic Pacific. I loved hearing how she came to be involved with this great organisation that is doing fantastic work to help areas affected

Intentionality in Your Career and Life with Heidi Karino

Oct 16th, 2022 47m 26s

This week on the podcast I talk to Heidi Karino, a Japanese English Transcreation Specialist working with content marketing translation. Heidi came to Japan and pursued translation as a career, pivoted to copywriting, and ultimately became a tr

Shinto and the surprise of finding your place in the world in Japan with Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian

Oct 2nd, 2022 56m 28s

Shinto is something we live with every day here in Japan, and we often do notice it, though we go to the shrine at New Year or when we are sightseeing. Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian shares her experience of finding her place in the world on the day she

An Ongoing Journey of Self, Health and Wellness with Tiffany Rossdale

Sep 11th, 2022 42m 12s

On the latest episode of Transformations with Jayne, I talk to Tiffany Rossdale. Tiffany is a retreat specialist, LGBTQ educator and transgender activist, a certified Life Coach, a local private tour guide, and producer and host of the podcast,

Self Confessed Grief Geeks Sarah Furuya and Gretchen Miura from Lighthouse Grief Circle

Aug 28th, 2022 1h 23m

As Obon finishes for another year, we turn our thoughts to a new start in September - the other January. Gretchen Miura and Sarah Furuya are two wonderful women in our foreign women in Japan community who have created a community for people who

Living A Purpose-Filled Life with Penelope Thompson

Jul 17th, 2022 49m 49s

This week on the podcast I talk to one of my very best friends Penelope Thompson. I have known Penny since 1998 when we met at university and lived together for 2 years. It’s my great pleasure to share this special person with the listeners of

Adapting & Reinventing Through a Pandemic with Jennifer Shinkai

Jul 4th, 2022 55m 31s

This week on the podcast I am catching up with Jennifer Shinkai, ikigai researcher, facilitator and coach, author, and host of her own podcast; Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai. Jennifer was last on the podcast in 2019 before the pandemic, and sinc

Checking in on our 2022 Goals with Jo Tindling

Jun 19th, 2022 47m 5s

On this week’s episode of Transformations with Jayne I am joined by Jo Tindling, podcast manager, as we discuss how our years are going so far. At the end of 2021 Jo and I recorded an episode talking about what we wanted to make happen in 2022,

Naming and Claiming Your Space with Michele Fujii

Jun 5th, 2022 44m 17s

I love a story of someone finding their way in Japan! Michele Fujii came back to Japan with her husband and found a job, one day realising that although it was a nice job, she really wanted to extend herself and so she started doing just that.

Parenting your way in Japan: Using the power of science and connection with Dr. Laura Gainche

May 22nd, 2022 46m 46s

If you are wondering how you and your child can have a better night’s sleep but you live in Japan and all the “Sleep Experts” are overseas, then Dr. Laura Gainche is here to help. It’s been a while since I was up to my ears in babies and sleep

Forest Therapy in Japan with Stacy Kurokawa

Apr 24th, 2022 55m 40s

I love to have listeners join me on the show and today Stacy Kurokawa and I are talking about life in Japan and how she has incorporated “Forest Therapy” into her life and is now showing others how to enjoy it too. If you enjoyed this episode a

Business Success in Japan with Lydia Beukelman

Apr 10th, 2022 40m 12s

This week on the podcast I talk to Lydia Beukelman, host of the Business Success Japan podcast. Lydia has taught English in South Korea, taught Japanese language and business culture in the United States, and is currently teaching in Japan as p

Disaster Preparedness with Beth Yokohara

Mar 27th, 2022 53m 49s

Note: This episode’s interview was recorded before the earthquake on the 16th of March, and our conversation about disaster preparedness does not talk about this latest big earthquake. I thought that would sound a bit weird for listeners so I s

Creativity in Japan with Paige Baldwin Ando

Mar 13th, 2022 1h 6m

This week on the podcast I’m talking with Paige Baldwin Ando, a creativity coach based in Tokyo. Paige has helped people with novels, paintings, blogs, music and more, through her Whole Self Creative creativity coaching company. If you are feel