Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

EP 212 - The Fall Wellness Reset: Pumpkin, Kabocha & Cozy Foods for Better Skin + Energy

Fall is the perfect time to make your food feel warmer, more comforting and more nourishing. In this episode, I'll break down the real benefits of pumpkin, dark cocoa, le

EP 211 - 7 Japanese Superfoods for Beauty, Energy & Longevity

7 Japanese Superfoods for Beauty, Energy & Longevity In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m sharing seven Japanese superfoods that have been part of my life, my family, and Ja

EP 210 Knicks Star OG Anunoby Loves Cats & How We Move Forward as a Society

This episode I interviewed OG Anunoby for ABC News. This is important recap on how to love what you love and stop caring about what others think! Thank you OG & thank you

EP 209 What Actually Keeps Your Body Fit for Decades

What actually keeps your body fit for decades? In this episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast, I’m sharing the workouts and wellness practices I have returned to for nearly 30

EP 208 The Unwritten Rules Every Traveler Should Know Before Visiting Japan

In this special Japan episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m sharing the unwritten cultural rules every traveler should know before visiting Japan. Drawing from my Japanese American h

EP 207 The Ultimate Summer Glow-Up Guide What to Eat, Drink, and Do for Better Skin, Hair, Energy, Recovery, and Long-Term Wellness

In this episode, I’m sharing my Ultimate Summer Glow-Up Guide and everything I genuinely rely on to support healthy-looking skin, stronger hair, steady energy, recovery,

EP 206 Healing Foods: What to Eat to Help Your Body Recover and Thrive

Hi Friend, today we're talking about something that's incredibly close to my heart: healing. Whether you're recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, navigating il

EP 205 Resilience, and the Art of Never Giving Up

As we step into June, I wanted to share a little slice of joy, strength, and perspective. For anyone who has been criticized, overlooked, misunderstood, embarrassed, reje

EP 204 The June Reset: Your Summer Guide to Wellness, Energy, and Ease

A practical, honest reset for anyone who wants to feel better this summer through food, matcha, meditation, movement, rest, better boundaries, supportive work, and more i

EP 203 Happy AANHPI Month: Stand Proud, Stay Rooted, and Know Where You Come From

AANHPI Month: Honoring Japanese Beauty, Wellness & the Truth About Matcha: Konnichiwa, my friends. Genki desu ka. This AANHPI Month, we begin not with trends—but with tr

EP 202 Why Japanese Women Age Differently: 6 JBeauty Rituals That Actually Work

In this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, I take you deeper into the Japanese beauty rituals I was raised with practices that go far beyond surface-level beauty and into

EP 201- Matcha Is Japanese: Here Are the Facts

On today’s episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m setting the record straight on matcha. There’s a lot of misinformation out there right now, and as a journalist with over 20 years in

EP 200 - Robin Arzón: Discipline, Resilience & Women Supporting Women

I’m so excited to share this conversation with Peloton’s Head Instructor and bestselling author Robin Arzón. Robin has inspired millions through movement, discipline, and

Ep 199- 7 Beauty Trends I’ve Tested That Actually Work for 2026

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how beauty trends move faster than our bodies ever could. Every week there’s a new ‘miracle’ ingredient, a new routine, a new prod

Ep 198 - The Quiet Rules of Japan That Make Your Trip Magical

In today’s episode is for anyone traveling to Japan soon—or anyone who simply loves Japan and wants to understand why it feels so magical. Because yes, Tokyo is dazzling,

Ep 197- Seven Lessons Japan Teaches Us About Living Well in 2026

In today’s episode, I want to take you with me to Japan. I went during a time of sadness, to be with family, and what I received there were lessons I didn’t even know I n

Ep 196- 5 Things to DO NOW Before 2026

Welcome to the little Wabi Sabi Podcast — a pause before the new year, a breath before everything shifts again. This is for anyone who wants to feel grounded, clearer, li

EP 195 Matcha, Culture, and Clarity: A Japanese-American Perspective

In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind matcha — where it comes from, why it’s special, and what’s actually happening right now with the global demand and supp

EP 194 Mental Wellness: 7 Ways That Actually Work

As we move into the colder months, many of us are quietly struggling — with stress, loneliness, and the weight of trying to hold it all together. In this episode, Candice

The Art of Eating Well: The Forgotten Secret to Beauty, Health & Longevity

Candice Kumai’s Art of Eating Well: The Forgotten Secret to Beauty, Health & Longevity We live in an era obsessed with optimization — trackers, injections, powders, and p