Don't let your inner critic hold you back from what you love to do!
The Light of Insight with Nina Gamell
Release Date: 12/09/2022
Ep. 37: The Power of Community Care, Collective Healing, & our Upcoming Asobi Retreat w/ Reiko Suzuki
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In this heart-opening episode of The Light of Insight, I sit down with my incredible friend and fellow coach, Reiko Suzuki! Reiko shares about her recent journey in Thailand studying at a 10-day medicinal herb course, and how that experience reaffirmed the importance of community and the exchange of care. We also break-down the deep healing power of safe community spaces and share about our upcoming retreat: "asobi" ✨ Together, we reflect on: 🌱 Why true healing happens in safe, intentional communities 💫 The role of coaching in guiding people to peel back the layers and reconnect with...
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Ep. 36: Emotional Intelligence, Creative Consciousness & Owning Your Story with Lana Suvorova
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What if emotions weren’t something to fix or avoid… but powerful messengers guiding you back to your truth? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by my friend and Emotional Intelligence coach, Lana. We explore one of the most essential—and misunderstood—aspects of the human experience: emotions. Lana shares her unique story of growing up in Russia, moving to Japan at age 10, navigating life between cultures, trying to fit in, and eventually coming home to her authentic self. After graduating from university in Tokyo, Lana worked in the corporate world at Mitsui and later at Amazon...
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Ep. 35: Forging Your Own Path: Moving to Japan, Career Shifts, and Creating Alignment with Levi Pells
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In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow Japan-based life coach, retreat leader, and sales mentor for recruiters—Levi Pells. Levi shares his story of moving from Hawaii to Japan to join the JET Program, where he lived in a small village in Tokushima Prefecture. From there, he transitioned into the high-pressure world of recruitment in Tokyo, where he faced toxic work environments, burnout, and the deeper question: Is this really what I want? What followed was a powerful personal journey—quitting his job, traveling the world, and discovering coaching as a path to meaning and...
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Ep. 34: Reclaiming Our Feminine Power Through Pleasure, Ancestral Wisdom & Sisterhood
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In this deeply nourishing episode of The Light of Insight, I’m joined by Pia — intuitive coach, biohacking witch, and sacred guide for women reconnecting with their cyclical nature, body intelligence, and the lost art of pleasure. Together, we explore: ✨ Pia’s journey of (re)connection with her maternal lineage in the Italian Alps ✨ Reclaiming ancestral wisdom and feminine power ✨ How to navigate overstimulation and numbing in a hyperproductive world ✨ The wisdom of cycle syncing and honoring our inner seasons ✨ How nature mirrors our own rhythms ✨ Using pleasure and body...
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Ep. 33: The Unexpected Lessons I Learned Through My 5-Year PhD Journey
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In this solo episode, I share an update on my life over the past six months, including the completion of my PhD—a journey that began in September 2020 and took me five years to finish. My research focused on the political relationship between the U.S. and Japan after the catastrophic 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. My research follows the case of a joint-military project between the U.S. military and Japanese Self-Defense Forces known as Operation Tomodachi that later developed into a U.S.-Japan "friendship" organization known as the Tomodachi Initiative. As a Japanese and American woman...
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Ep. 32: From Logic to Intuition: Language Learning, Holistic Wellness, and Self-Compassion with Emily Morgan!
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In this episode, I chat with my good friend Emily who is a holistic wellness and English Coach! Together, we dive into: ✨Simple journaling practices to cultivate self-compassion ✨The shift from logic (head) to intuition (heart) in everyday life ✨How an interactive and intuitive approach can transform learning a new language or art form. ✨The distinction between verbal and energetic boundaries in relationships Emily shares practical tips and inspiring insights for anyone looking to embrace intuition, creativity, and deeper self-awareness. Links & Resources: What is a Saturn Return: ...
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Ep. 31: Navigating Life transitions, Asking for Your Needs, Developing a Deeper Connection Within, and Japan Retreat Details with Mindset and Career Transition Coach - Kristy Ishii!
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I’m so excited to welcome back Kristy to the Light of Insight!!! Kristy is a dear friend who works virtually from Los Angeles, as a Holistic Career Transitions and Wellness (Mindset) Coach. She is most known for helping clients get in touch with their inner wisdom, joy, self care & wellness, while in a career transition phase. Kristy shares whats been new in her life while connecting her recent learnings to the retreat we will be leading together with Reiko Suzuki in Kugenuma Japan!!! Where you can connect with Kristy: @kristymariko https://www.kristymariko.com/ ⭐️ RETREAT...
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Ep. 30: Living a Life Aligned with Your Values, Embodying Lightness, and Creating Change from the Inside Out with Impact Coach Reiko Suzuki!
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I’m so excited to share this conversation that I had with my dear friend, Reiko. Reiko is an Impact Coach dedicated to helping people create meaningful, authentic and lasting change starting from within, guiding them in a safe space for growth. She also serves as a Coach and Strategic Community Designer for WellC, a holistic wellness online community committed to cultivating the wellness habits of changemakers. Reiko shares her background growing up in Japan and her experiences in many unique cultures, transitions, and careers throughout her life. Reiko also shares what led her...
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Ep. 29: Guided Breathing Exercise & Body Scan Meditation
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Find your inner calm through this breathing exercise into a meditation. I like to start all my coaching sessions with this practice as a way to reconnect with our bodies, mind, and breath.
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Ep. 28: Overcoming Self Doubt & Unlocking Your Creative Potential
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In this conversation, Nina & Nori (both coaches based in Tokyo) explore the topic of creativity + personal growth. Nori is a Japanese-British artist who is currently based in Japan. He is also a Creativity and Mindfulness coach who guides people to, not only unlock their creative potential, but also to practice the art of mindfulness through self expression. ✨ Episode highlights ✨ Nori’s background growing up Japanese-British in London Navigating bicultural identities and embracing who you are The connection between creativity and personal growth Common...
info_outlineI started dancing again, and it has been so good for my mental health. Honestly, I was nervous to start again, and the inner critic/ego kept saying "oh you'll make a fool of yourself if you start again," or "you haven't danced in years, that was in your past!" So glad I didn't listen to that voice.
I signed up, started going to a studio close to my apartment, and have been loving the aility to express myself through movement again. Also, I'm able to get out of the head and into the body which is what makes me feel the best after a class. I share a little story from a dance class yesterday.
What is something you can incorporate back into your life that brings you joy and happiness? ❤️