Ikigai, Life Purpose and Self-Love with Audrea Turgeman

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Audrea Turgeman about what it really means to live with purpose and intention. Audrea introduces the Japanese concept of Ikigai - the meeting point of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. We explore how Ikigai can help bring more fulfilment into daily life, as well as the challenges of new motherhood, the courage it takes to reinvent yourself, and the importance of boundaries in protecting your energy.

We also talk about the role of self-love in building real connection, how to respond with love in difficult situations, and why self-love is not the same as ego or narcissism. This conversation is full of wisdom and practical insights, and I hope it encourages you to pause, reflect, and choose love over fear as you move forward on your own journey of purpose.

Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Exploring Life Purpose and Ikigai
03:24 Applying Ikigai in Daily Life
05:53 Challenges of New Mothers
08:19 Reinventing Yourself and Life Purpose
12:23 Understanding Triggers and Personal Growth
17:26 Seeking Love and Connection
18:46 Setting Intentions: Choosing Love Over Fear
19:13 Responding with Love in Difficult Situations
20:25 Protecting Your Energy and Setting Boundaries
23:58 Learning Life Lessons Through Repeated Patterns
26:38 Finding Love by Loving Yourself First
32:02 The Difference Between Self-Love and Narcissism
34:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts