Spirited

A Modern Guide to Ancient Spiritual Wellness & Wisdom

By: Candice Kumai

Narrated by: Candice Kumai

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's Summary

A spiritual wellness guide, Spirited shows you how to find more fulfillment and peace in modern life by applying timeless Buddhist wisdom.

Beneath Candice Kumai’s polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn’t until she re-embraced the Buddhist principles she’d been taught in childhood that she began to change her life for the better—even making a pilgrimage to her mother’s home country of Japan to study in the mountains with Buddhist monks.

Full of wisdom and raw honesty, Spirited recounts her journey and shares the Buddhist practices that transformed her life so you can, too.

"Candice Kumai is the wellness & spiritual teacher for the next generation, a PIONEER of her time." (Dr. Andrew Weil, founder/director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine)

©2023 Candice Kumai (P)2023 Audible Originals, LLC.

Life-Changing Read

Spirited outdid my expectations. I loved how open and honest the book was, it felt like Candice was speaking directly to me. As a college aged woman, many of the topics Candice touched on from her own personal experiences are things I am currently facing, and to hear her perspective on how she overcame these hardships as a young woman is empowering. I think women of all ages should give this book a listen, thank you Candice for sharing your wisdom with us all.

Candice Does it Again.

This may be my favorite Candice Kumai book to date, it feels like I am listening to a wise friend over a (former coffee) matcha tea. If you have ever wanted or tried to learn about Buddhism but struggled with the ancient verbiage, this modern twist will have you feeling zen in no time.
Do I hear a Spirited Podcast coming soon?

Just what my soul needed

I’ve been a fan of Candice from meeting her during our Bar Method workouts in NYC to her cookbooks to her podcast.. I feel like her audio book came at the perfect time in my life when I needed to hear these life talks from an old barre buddy.
I had been struggling a lot myself since leaving NYC, and finding my way, carving my path, balancing life, meanwhile caring for my mental health, family, work, friends, and new life in a new city. It was all becoming too much for me. I was spiraling.
I’m subscribed to Candice’s newsletter and learned of this audio book through that. It came at the time when my soul needed this the most. I am SO grateful. I feel like Candice and I have similar struggles with mental health, finances, friendships, growing up with mixed cultures.. and this book has spoken so deeply to my heart.
But beyond my own things— I feel like Spirited is a wonderful reminder of the fundamental basics that make the human race and people a loving society.
Candice’s story telling is lovely and fun and entertaining. I remember when we’d talk after Bar Method, she was always a warm and kind girlfriend.
This audiobook is as if your best friend is talking heart to heart with you. I love that so much. It’s a lot of real talk. Practices on being introspective and things to really be mindful of, things to consider and understand the gravity that certain things play on our every day. I highly recommend Spirited to anyone in this modern day who just wants to be reminded of what we can do to focus on what’s most important in life. They have become such great tips and useful tools that I am so grateful for!! Thanks, Candice!!! For going from the locker room of Bad Method in Soho to my ear pods and voice during me commute driving to and from work. I love Spirited so much. So grateful that you shared this audio with us!!!

A stunning & deep work

Inspiring and motivating. Candice shares her truth in a way rarely seen, embracing both her light and dark side ❤️. Truly wonderful work.

Soothing + Inspiring.

I always seem to come back to Candice’s books. Kintsugi Wellness got me through a difficult time years back and I still treasure the beautiful book on a special shelf in my home. Spirited has the same energy and closeness to it…but goes even deeper as Candice shares even more intimately with her readers. I love the wholeness of her writing…featuring themes of family, ancestry, spirituality, religion, wellness, mental health, nutrition, community, and more. It feels like a book about a full life…with all the ups and downs that comes with. Thank you, Candice, for this book. It is a treasure of depth…a salve for us during a time where most things stay only surface-level.

Excellent narration & inspiring words!

I sometimes listen to audiobooks on my commute to work, but often have a hard time finding a book I want to listen to- even if the book itself is great, the narration doesn’t do it for me. Candice’s book is 10/10 for me for both the wise and inspiring words and the engaging, clear, & warm narration style, which is literally the best narration I’ve heard of any audiobook I’ve listened to! I re-signed up to Audible just for this book, and am hoping she releases more audiobooks and/or narrates others’ books in the near future!!

A truly motivating and inspiring book

I recently started listening to Candace through the Wabi Sabi podcast, and signed up for the emails and joined Audible specifically for this
book, Spirited, this book truly inspired me to be my best self
Thank you Candace

A Healing Balm for Your Soul

BRAVO! From the Buddhist wisdom to Candice’s soothing voice, combined with intimate stories of her own culture/journey woven throughout — this book is like a balm for the soul ✨

Big-hearted, vulnerable, wise

This audiobook was like walking through the mountains of Japan with a wise sister who's sharing her secrets and hard won wisdom. There is so much to take away: learning to trust yourself, escaping social comparison, embracing your imperfections, finding your path, Japanese inspired wellness practices, turning your past pain into meaning and building financial health. The author's voice is rich and melodious. Her words are soothing and full of warmth. She even inspired me to order some matcha so I can start my own tea ritual!

Candice Kumai is a True Gem

Listening to Spirited brought me great comfort, reassurance and levity. Candice’s voice is so soothing and the voices and impersonations she does are hilarious. Definitely one of the best audible readings I’ve ever heard. This book brings wisdom from ancient Japan and “mama knows best” style big sister advice we all need, in incredibly down to earth and easy to digest form. Highly highly recommended!! More audibles from Candice Kumai please!