Mae explores the hidden ways we cope with overwhelm—especially through busyness and workaholism. Drawing from personal stories and cultural insight, she reflects on how productivity can mask deeper pain, and why even our coping mechanisms deserve kindness.

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  ...