Denoise Your Life

Naoko Mikami
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A podcast about finding clarity and removing the noise from your daily life.

Episodes

  1. Jul 20

    Episode 08: The Noise of Control

    This episode explores how our desire for control often disguises itself as responsibility, ambition, or discipline. By examining the boundary between the effort of creation and the unpredictability of the world's reception, we discover that attachment—not hard work—is the true source of mental clutter. Drawing on the concept of Yohaku (intentional empty space), the episode reveals how releasing our grip on outcomes allows our work to breathe and the future to unfold organically.

  2. Jun 22

    Episode 07: Do Not Rush

    Naoko confronts the modern obsession with speed, where urgency blurs judgment and movement masquerades as progress. Drawing on Tokugawa Ieyasu’s hard-won insight—that life is a long road with a heavy load, not to be hurried—she reveals denoising as an act of temporal patience: the art of protecting the space where true direction emerges.

  3. May 24

    Episode 06: Yohaku

    Naoko builds on the concept of "Ma" by introducing "Yohaku"—the art of intentionally leaving space open. Using the delicate flicker of fireflies in the Japanese countryside and the mindful pauses of calligraphy, she explores how true quiet isn't just about removing noise, but creating the patient restraint needed for life's most subtle signals to appear.

  4. Apr 26

    Episode 05: Space

    Naoko shifts the focus from silencing noise to the Japanese concept of "Ma"—the profound power of empty space—exploring why we rush to fill every pause and how embracing silence and unfilled time can restore clarity and balance to our daily lives.

  5. Apr 12

    Episode 04: Expectation Noise

    Naoko tackles the heavy noise of internal expectations, exploring how we tie performance to identity and how to let go of standards that no longer serve the life we live today.

  6. Mar 30

    Episode 03: Comparison Noise

    Naoko explores how comparison serves as a loud and persistent "noise" that fuels self-doubt, and shares her process of shifting focus from external benchmarks back to the immediate practice of her work.

  7. Mar 26

    Episode 02: Decision Noise

    Naoko discusses how "noise" complicates decision-making and shares her personal journey of choosing artistic freedom over corporate stability.

  8. Mar 23

    Episode 01: Introduction

    In this first episode, Naoko introduces the podcast's theme and talks about Impostor Syndrome.

  • 8 Episodes

About

A podcast about finding clarity and removing the noise from your daily life.

Information

  • Creator
    Naoko Mikami
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Naoko Mikami
  • Show Website
    Denoise Your Life