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Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

Coined "the golden girl of wellness" by ELLE & FORBES, Candice Kumai, 6x bestselling author, chef, wellness writer and model shares with us her painfully-imperfect life lessons and experiences that have shaped her 17 year career in media, publishing, wellness, food, modeling and content creation. Arianna Huffington named Candice "Top 20 NEW role model"+ Kumai is proud to share with you how to transform your life, accept the beauty of imperfection and mend what feels broken --- with Japanese

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00:26:13

EP 201- Matcha Is Japanese: Here Are the Facts

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2026/03/31

On today’s episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m setting the record straight on matcha. There’s a lot of misinformation out there right now, and as a journalist with over 20 years in media and deep roots in Japanese culture, I felt it was important to share the facts. I break down the real history, the difference between mo cha and matcha, and why matcha is a distinctly Japanese product defined by its process, craftsmanship, and cultural continuity. This is about clarity, respect, and telling the truth. Thank

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00:18:38

EP 200 - Robin Arzón: Discipline, Resilience & Women...

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2026/03/09

I’m so excited to share this conversation with Peloton’s Head Instructor and bestselling author Robin Arzón. Robin has inspired millions through movement, discipline, and her powerful mindset, and in this episode we talk about what it truly takes to build strength from the inside out.Robin and I discuss resilience, reinventing your life, and the courage it takes to pursue your purpose. We also talk about how movement, community, and self-belief can transform the way we live. Thank you for being

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00:29:52

Ep 199- 7 Beauty Trends I’ve Tested That Actually...

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2026/02/02

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how beauty trends move faster than our bodies ever could.Every week there’s a new ‘miracle’ ingredient, a new routine, a new product we’re told we need. But most of it hasn’t been tested long enough, deeply enough, or lived with in real life.So today, I want to share something different.These are seven beauty practices I’ve actually tested, integrated, and kept in my own life—and they’re not about perfection or chasing youth. They’re about cellular health,

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00:23:34

Ep 198 - The Quiet Rules of Japan That Make Your Trip...

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2026/01/20

In today’s episode is for anyone traveling to Japan soon—or anyone who simply loves Japan and wants to understand why it feels so magical. Because yes, Tokyo is dazzling, Kyoto is beautiful, and the food will ruin you in the best way… but the real secret is something quieter.Japan runs on what I call the quiet rules—the small cultural details that make your trip smoother, more respectful, and honestly, more elevated. These are the habits that help you move through stations with ease, feel

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00:34:28

Ep 197- Seven Lessons Japan Teaches Us About Living...

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2026/01/05

In today’s episode, I want to take you with me to Japan. I went during a time of sadness, to be with family, and what I received there were lessons I didn’t even know I needed.This conversation is about seven quiet teachings Japan offers us as we move into 2026. We talk about why January doesn’t need reinvention, why acceptance is one of the most powerful tools we have, and how small, cumulative practices can support real wellness. We explore wabi sabi, the wisdom of elders, ancient traditions,

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00:23:56

Ep 196- 5 Things to DO NOW Before 2026

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2025/11/24

Welcome to the little Wabi Sabi Podcast — a pause before the new year, a breath before everything shifts again.This is for anyone who wants to feel grounded, clearer, lighter, more like themselves again. These are five things that genuinely work — not trends, not hacks, not what the algorithm pushes — but practices that help you return to your real life, your real joy, your real self. Let’s get into it. Thank you for listening! x Candice

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00:28:32

EP 195 Matcha, Culture, and Clarity: A...

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2025/11/11

In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind matcha — where it comes from, why it’s special, and what’s actually happening right now with the global demand and supply. After nearly two decades working in Japanese culinary culture and tea education, I wanted to give you a clear, respectful guide to understanding matcha the right way.I walk you through the regions that shape its flavor, the history that shaped its ceremony, and why Japanese politeness often keeps the deeper truths from being

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00:28:08

EP 194 Mental Wellness: 7 Ways That Actually Work

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2025/10/27

As we move into the colder months, many of us are quietly struggling — with stress, loneliness, and the weight of trying to hold it all together. In this episode, Candice opens up about the small, free practices that actually help her stay grounded.From protecting your peace and therapy, to volunteering, movement, cooking, time with animals, and the Japanese art of letting go — these simple habits are backed by real research and lived experience. This is a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be

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00:29:21

The Art of Eating Well: The Forgotten Secret to...

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2025/10/20

Candice Kumai’s Art of Eating Well: The Forgotten Secret to Beauty, Health & LongevityWe live in an era obsessed with optimization — trackers, injections, powders, and pills — yet we’ve never been more sick, anxious, or disconnected from what truly nourishes us. In this episode, I return to the foundation of real wellness: fiber-rich, whole, beautiful food. Inspired by Dr. Urvi Shah’s groundbreaking research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — showing how a plant-based, high-fiber diet can

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00:17:30

EP 192 Insider Knowledge: What Japan’s Prime Minister...

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2025/09/29

Welcome to the Wabi Sabi podcast. This is episode number 192. Today, you’re going to hear something very few people in the world know about — insider knowledge, straight from the Prime Minister of Japan and Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. I was one of only six Japanese American journalists invited into this room in New York, where leaders, UN members, and cultural representatives gathered to discuss the future of Japan’s food and heritage. What I’m going to share with you

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00:40:37

EP 191 Do We Deserve Japanese Culture & Matcha In...

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2025/09/15

Welcome to Wabi Sabi. Have we been kind to the Japanese? Do we deserve Japanese 7-Elevens in NY? How about asking a Japanese- American? In Today’s episode is about reflection, learning, and appreciation. There is so much to learn from Japanese history — from the Edo period, to the U.S. Occupation, to the reawakening of Japanese hearts in the 20th century, and the complex but resilient relationship between Japan and the U.S..If you ask me, we shouldn’t learn about Japan — we should learn from

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00:42:27

EP 190 The Matcha Shortage & The Truth

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I share the historical truth about matcha — from Eisai, the monk who first introduced powdered tea to Japan, to Sen no Rikyū, who refined the way of tea during the Tokugawa era. We trace matcha’s roots through centuries of Japanese history, examining its role as a cultural and spiritual practice as well as a daily ritual.I also address the current shortage of ceremonial-grade matcha, why demand is outpacing supply, and what we can do about it. Finally, I call for

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00:24:22

EP 189 The Secret Power Hidden in Your Hardest Moments

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2025/07/22

In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I open up about how we can stay grounded and strong while the world feels chaotic. Everywhere we turn right now—news, politics, social feeds—it feels heavy. But instead of waiting for the world to get better, I’ve learned we have to work on our inner world first.I take you through the lessons of kintsugi, the Japanese art of golden repair, and how those same principles can help us rebuild from the inside out. I share why I stopped waiting for someone to “save me,” how

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00:19:15

EP 188 Watch out For: Performative Healing & the Rise...

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2025/07/07

This week, I’m peeling back the glossy filters and calling it like it is.Why are so many individuals on social just shaming machines in disguise? I’m talking about the rise of the shamefluencer — creators who weaponize wellness language to judge, call out, and divide. It’s a culture that prioritizes perfectionism over progress, comparison over compassion, and fear over freedom. In this solo episode, I’m chatting performative wellness is hurting real healing, and what true self-work actually looks

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00:28:40

EP 187 Let Nature Heal You

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2025/06/28

After a 8 days offline, I was reminded that the deepest healing doesn’t come from doing more—but from being more present. In this episode, I share why immersing yourself in nature for just 3 to 4 days can reset your nervous system, clear your mind, and bring you back to yourself.This isn’t about escape—it’s about return. To the quiet. To stillness. To the real you. I’ll walk you through how to take a restorative break in nature, what to expect emotionally and physically, and why this kind of reset

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00:33:59

EP 186: Matcha Masterclass: The Truth About Matcha

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2025/06/11

The True Meaning of Matcha: History, Culture, and the Healing RitualIn this special longform episode, you’ll discover the deep, often untold story behind matcha — where it really comes from, what it really means, and why it matters. If you’ve ever felt peace, clarity, or healing from a cup of matcha, this episode is your invitation to go deeper. You’ll learn how matcha originated with Zen Buddhist monks, how it became a sacred part of Japanese tea ceremony, and how its quiet power has been passed

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00:22:02

Ep 185 Kintsugi: Upholding Values to Improve &...

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2025/06/02

In today’s deeply polarizing society, we’ve become too comfortable with whitewashing—rewriting culture, truth, and identity to fit a more convenient narrative. We’re constantly told by con artists, influencers, and marketers that certain things are "normal," when in reality, they’re anything but.In this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, I felt it was necessary to draw a firm line—to call out where we’ve compromised and where we’ve allowed culture to be diluted. I use Matcha as one clear example

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00:17:45

EP 184 Kintsugi: You’re Always Allowed to Begin Again

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2025/05/12

This episode is for you — the one who’s quietly rebuilding, starting over, or holding it together when no one sees the effort. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure of what’s next… take a breath. You’re not alone.You’re doing better than you think. You’ve survived things most people don’t even know about. And no matter where you are on your path — you are allowed to begin again. This week, we’re talking about the real, unfiltered lessons that come with growth, reinvention, and

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00:22:46

Ep 183 Kintsugi: Remembering Pope Francis, Hope and...

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2025/04/28

Welcome back to the Wabi Sabi podcast.Today, we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — a true bridge builder, a humble servant, and a radiant light in a time when the world often feels broken. In the spirit of kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing what is broken with gold — we’ll reflect on how hope, healing, and compassion still shine through our fractures. Pope Francis taught us that even in our most fragile moments, there is beauty, unity, and the chance to begin again. Let’s take this

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00:26:18

EP 182 Kintsugi: Unlock Your Ikigai/Purpose In Broken...

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2025/04/14

Let’s be real—life falls apart sometimes. But here’s the good news: in Japan, we don’t toss the broken stuff—we gold it. This week on Wabi Sabi, I’m diving into the art of kintsugi and how those so-called “cracks” in your life can actually lead you to your ikigai—your purpose, your why, your get-out-of-bed-and-make-matcha energy.We’ll talk breakups, burnout, identity shifts, and how feeling “off” can actually be the beginning of something beautiful. It’s not about having it all together—it’s about

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