Can Culinary Arts Serve As a Gateway to Deeper Spiritual Practices and Self-Discovery?

Hélène talks to Kaya Pogacar, a culinary expert whose path took an unexpected turn from the heat of the kitchen to the enlightenment of the soul. Kaya's surprising journey began with a reality TV cooking competition that stoked her fiery ambition. Kaya was driven to prove herself alongside her Michelin-starred mentor.

But the unrelenting pressure took its toll, causing physical burnout and a frightening health crisis that forced her to reevaluate her singular focus.

Chapters:
04:51 - Discovering Passion Through Reality TV Cooking Competition
10:34 - Connection to Symbols Since Childhood and Recurring Dreams
25:10 - Humanity Faces Crossroads: Technology or Nature?
29:40 - Observing Self-Talk and Understanding Inner Child
35:50 - How Struggle and Perseverance Lead to Eventual Success

This episode explores the crucial moment of realization: our bodies communicate with us constantly, and by tuning in, we can initiate profound healing and change.

Kaya shares the exact moment that redirected her path toward changing careers and rediscovering herself and connecting deeply with her emotions and mental state.

Press play and discover the quantum field of your own life, to understand how your deepest fears can become your greatest strengths.

Kaya's transformation reflects on the power of listening deeply to oneself and the courage to step into the unknown. Join us as we journey with Kaya from the depths of burnout to the heights of spiritual awakening, discovering along the way how every one of us has the potential to turn our darkest hour into hope.

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