Take Command of Your Wellness – Lessons from Chef & 'The Golden Girl of Wellness'| Candice Kumai
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais
4.6 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 19 July 2023
⏱️ 72 minutes
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Summary
Wellness has become a buzzword and it can feel like we’ve lost its true meaning.
While the industry is overflowing with “experts” touting the latest and greatest in self-care, this week’s guest has a different approach – Candice Kumai believes that when it comes to wellness practices, newer isn’t always better, and there’s good reason ancient wisdom often endures the test of time.
As a 12-time award-winning writer, classically trained chef, and former TV host, Candice made her mark in several notable industries—earning her the unofficial title, ‘The Golden Girl of Wellness.’ However, it’s been the deep exploration of her culture and the honoring of her roots that has had the most profound impact on her identity and purpose.
Though food and culture have long been tied, Candice spent years exploring this relationship for herself. By thoughtfully mining the traditions of her Japanese heritage and unlocking modern-day relevance of ancient Buddhist principles, she’s pioneered a transformative approach to wellness; first for herself, and now, for many others. Her guidance is grounded in spiritual wisdom, culinary prowess, and deeply personal exploration.
Candice’s latest endeavor, “Spirited: A Modern Guide to Ancient Spiritual Wellness and Wisdom,” is her 7th book, currently available for free on Audible. In it, she helps readers take concrete steps to “clear out the noise, tune out the hype and transform into a more enlightened and peaceful individual.”
I can’t wait for you to experience the spirit that lives in Candice’s work and find out why Dr. Andrew Weil has called her “a pioneer of her time". Enjoy!
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| 0:00.0 | be easy on yourself, be real, enjoy it |
| 0:04.0 | because it may not last forever |
| 0:06.7 | and you don't wanna think back and say, |
| 0:09.0 | I wish I fucking did XYZ, please go out into this world |
| 0:14.6 | and fucking do it. |
| 0:15.8 | Okay, welcome back or welcome to the Finding Mastery podcast. |
| 0:20.0 | Okay, welcome back or welcome to the Finding Mastery podcast. |
| 0:28.6 | I'm your host, Dr. Michael Jervé, |
| 0:30.5 | by trade and training a high performance psychologist |
| 0:33.6 | and I'm thrilled to welcome Candace Kumay |
| 0:35.4 | to the podcast for this week's conversation. |
| 0:38.6 | When it comes to wellness, |
| 0:40.4 | newer isn't always better |
| 0:42.4 | and there's good reason ancient wisdom often indoors |
| 0:45.0 | the test of time and that's what we talk about today with Candace. |
| 0:49.6 | Though food, wellness and culture have long been tied, |
| 0:53.2 | Candace spent years exploring this relationship for herself |
| 0:56.6 | in an authentic way |
| 0:58.1 | and by thoughtfully infusing the traditions of her Japanese heritage |
| 1:02.3 | with a dedication to serving others, |
| 1:05.1 | she's pioneered a transformative approach to wellness |
| 1:07.8 | by tying together food and culture for herself |
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