Checking In is a podcast designed to empower people to speak out about their mental health in a world filled with depression, anxiety, and loneliness. The goal of this podcast is to get a variety of different people on the show to discuss their mental health struggles and how they have overcome them.
In this episode, we will talk to Japanese social and cultural psychologist, Dr. Yu Niiya. We will discuss her experience growing up in Switzerland and Japan, and compare these two experiences. We will also talk about her journey to becoming a social and cultural psychologist, and define each of these terms, and how they play out in Japanese society. We will discuss the Japanese concept of the self and how it shapes interactions, as well as the role of social norms and harmony in Japanese culture. Finally, we will discuss Dr. Niiya's lessons learned from social psychology and the wisdom she would like to share for the future. Tune in!
21 Dec 2025
Checking In With Ousama Saaidi
In this episode, we talk to Ousama about his experience growing up as a Moroccan in the Netherlands, and some of the struggles he faced because of his ethnicity. We discuss his ethnic identity and how that has been shaped over time. We also talk about Islam and how this has impacted his life. Finally, we discuss Japan and how being here has impacted his journey and helped him grow. Tune In!
14 Dec 2025
Checking In With Eric Miotto
In this episode, we talk to Italian student, Eric Miotto, about his life in Italian culture, and what led him to Japan. We discuss different aspects of Italian culture, and how they impacted Eric's journey, and how his love for music impacts his life. Then, we discuss Japanese culture, and our thoughts and experiences on this topic. We compare and contrast Italy and Japan, and what makes each of these countries unique. Tune in!
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
38 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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41
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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