#17[EN] Why Do the Same Struggles Keep Happening to Me?

#19[EN] You Have Strong Opinions. So Why Are You So Stressed?

Do you often feel frustrated when people don't see things your way? Do you find yourself thinking, "They're wrong — why won't they just change?" In this episode, we explore the atama wo sageru journey: the challenge of cultivating humility and opening yourself to how others think and feel. In this episode: ・Why having strong opinions can sometimes lead to more stress, not less ・How to recognize when your frustration with others is actually your "kokoro no kintore" calling ・A simple way to start feeling less frustrated and more at ease in your relationships This is Episode 19 — a continuation of Episodes 17 and 18. If you're new here, we'd recommend starting with Episode 17 first! Hosted by a team of four based in Japan, having real conversations about real-life stuff. "Koko kara kawareru" — this is where change begins. 🌱 🌐 Website: https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/ [https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/ [https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/] 🇯🇵 日本語版はYouTubeで配信中！→ https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/ [https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/]

#18[EN] Are You a People Pleaser? Here's What Your Life Is Trying to Tell You

If you always put others first, struggle to say no, or hold back your true feelings to keep the peace — this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore the atama wo ageru journey: the challenge of finding your voice and having the courage to express what you really feel. In this episode: * Why staying silent and putting others first might actually be making your life harder * How your struggles are life's way of training your weakest "heart muscles" * Why becoming genuinely happy yourself is the first step to truly helping others This is Episode 18 — a continuation of Episode 17. If you're new here, we'd recommend starting with Episode 17 first! Hosted by a team of four based in Japan, having real conversations about real-life stuff. "Koko kara kawareru" — this is where change begins. 🌱 🌐 Website: https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/ [https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/ [https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/] 🇯🇵 日本語版はYouTubeで配信中！→ https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/ [https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/]

#17[EN] Why Do the Same Struggles Keep Happening to Me?

Have you ever wondered why the same struggles keep showing up in your life — no matter how much things change around you? In this episode, we explore a powerful framework from our mentor that might just explain why. In this episode: ・Why the same patterns keep repeating in your relationships and daily life ・How to think about life's challenges like a muscle-building workout for your heart ・The two types of life lessons — atama wo ageru and atama wo sageru — and a simple self-check to find out which one is yours Hosted by a team of four based in Japan, having real conversations about real-life stuff. "Koko kara kawareru" — this is where change begins. 🌱 🌐 Website: https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/ [https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/ [https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/] 🇯🇵 日本語版はYouTubeで配信中！→ https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/ [https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/]

#16[EN] How to Release the "NOs" You Place on Yourself(#04)

What does it actually look like to start liking yourself? In this episode, three Cococawa members share their real stories — the struggles, the turning points, and the small but powerful shifts that helped them break free from their own inner "NOs." In this episode: ・How writing down your emotions every day can help you finally understand what you're really feeling ・Why being honest about your weaknesses might bring you closer to people — not push them away ・How changing the way you talk to yourself can quietly build real confidence Hosted by a team of four based in Japan, having real conversations about real-life stuff. "Koko kara kawareru" — this is where change begins. 🌱 🌐 Website: https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/ [https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/ [https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/] 🇯🇵 日本語版はYouTubeで配信中！→ https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/ [https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/]

#15[EN] What it Really Means to Love Yourself(#03)

What if loving yourself isn't about feeling happy all the time — but about how few "NOs" you put on yourself? In this episode, we explore what it really means to like yourself, and why it quietly shapes every choice you make in life. In this episode: ・Why liking yourself changes the choices you make — and eventually, your whole life ・What "loving yourself" actually means (hint: it's not about being cheerful every day) ・The three roots of all human struggle: comparison, expectation, and assumptions ・Three real stories that show how these patterns play out — and how to shift them Hosted by a team of four based in Japan, having real conversations about real-life stuff. "Koko kara kawareru" — this is where change begins. 🌱 🌐 Website: https://www.podpage.com/cococawa-podcast-change-from-here/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamifes/ 🇯🇵 日本語版はYouTubeで配信中！→ https://www.youtube.com/@ここかわチャンネル/