Mae reflects on cynicism as her old survival mechanism—how it shaped her identity, how her late husband’s neutrality mirrored it back, and how grief revealed its true cost. Inspired by Kyle Cease’s reflections on comedy, she invites listeners to notice the patterns they picked up in childhood that no longer serve them—and to consider what it would feel like to lay them down.

Mae Yoshikawa

Mae Yoshikawa is the creator of the Kizuki Journaling MAE Y method™, a powerful tool for self-awareness and transformation. A pioneer in wellness and personal development, Mae was the first Japanese woman authorized by the founding school of Ashtanga Yoga in India in 2006. Her work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, shaped by profound life experiences—including the loss of her mother, the sudden passing of her husband, and her ongoing journey as a mother to two sons. Mae’s upcoming books share her path of healing and becoming, and her online community, MAE Y, continues to support a growing circle of those on their path of inner growth. She has served as a global ambassador for adidas since 2015.

Kizuki Journaling Website: KizukiJournaling.com

Personal Website: https://maey.live/

Instagram: ⁠@maeyoshikawa