Ep. 38: Grief, Transitions, & Letting Go in a Fast-Paced World w/ Toshika Kosako
Wed Jul 23 2025
In this conversation, I sit down with Toshika Kosako who is a career coach, creative consultant, and Master’s student in Psychology/Neuroscience at King’s College London. From her roots in Japan to building a creative career in New York, and now navigating a new chapter in Amsterdam, Toshika opens up about her personal grief journey and what it has taught her. Together, we reflect on the emotional cost of avoidance, the cultural discomfort around prolonged grief, and the deep healing that becomes possible when we give ourselves permission to feel with support of community.
Together, we unpack:
❤️The grief behind letting go of past identities
❤️What it means to “feel at home” within ourselves
❤️How emotional numbness and avoidance show up in a fast-paced world
❤️Grieving as an act of love
❤️How to support a loved one experiencing grief
Whether you're moving through change, loss, or simply seeking more emotional depth in a world that often demands speed and success, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and soften.
Follow and connect with Toshika: 🔗 Instagram: @toshikakosako
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In this conversation, I sit down with Toshika Kosako who is a career coach, creative consultant, and Master’s student in Psychology/Neuroscience at King’s College London. From her roots in Japan to building a creative career in New York, and now navigating a new chapter in Amsterdam, Toshika opens up about her personal grief journey and what it has taught her. Together, we reflect on the emotional cost of avoidance, the cultural discomfort around prolonged grief, and the deep healing that becomes possible when we give ourselves permission to feel with support of community. Together, we unpack: ❤️The grief behind letting go of past identities ❤️What it means to “feel at home” within ourselves ❤️How emotional numbness and avoidance show up in a fast-paced world ❤️Grieving as an act of love ❤️How to support a loved one experiencing grief Whether you're moving through change, loss, or simply seeking more emotional depth in a world that often demands speed and success, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and soften. Follow and connect with Toshika: 🔗 Instagram: @toshikakosako