
Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai
Candice Kumai, a bestselling author and wellness expert, hosts this podcast about embracing imperfection and finding beauty in flaw. Through personal stories and interviews, she shares insights from her career in media, wellness, and food. The show explores Japanese philosophies like wabi sabi and kintsugi as tools for healing and self-improvement. Listeners learn practical ways to transform their lives and accept their perfectly imperfect selves.
Episodes

EP 209 What Actually Keeps Your Body Fit for Decades
What actually keeps your body fit for decades? In this episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast, I’m sharing the workouts and wellness practices I have returned to for nearly 30 years, from barre, Pilates, cycling, yoga, surfing, swimming and strength training to the practice I now consider my special sauce: meditation. I break down the science behind what really helps your body stay strong, mobile and re

EP 208 The Unwritten Rules Every Traveler Should Know Before Visiting Japan
In this special Japan episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m sharing the unwritten cultural rules every traveler should know before visiting Japan. Drawing from my Japanese American heritage and a lifetime of traveling throughout the country, I’m opening up the thoughtful customs, quiet gestures, and insider knowledge that can completely transform the way you experience Japan. From showing respect at temples a

EP 207 The Ultimate Summer Glow-Up Guide What to Eat, Drink, and Do for Better Skin, Hair, Energy, Recovery, and Long-Term Wellness
In this episode, I’m sharing my Ultimate Summer Glow-Up Guide and everything I genuinely rely on to support healthy-looking skin, stronger hair, steady energy, recovery, and long-term wellness.
This is not about crash diets, expensive powders, or chasing one magic ingredient. It is about the small, cumulative habits that actually matter: eating enough protein, choosing healthy fats, adding more co

EP 206 Healing Foods: What to Eat to Help Your Body Recover and Thrive
Hi Friend, today we're talking about something that's incredibly close to my heart: healing.
Whether you're recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, navigating illness, moving through grief, burnout, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, I hope this episode reminds you that healing is never about perfection. It's about giving yourself the time, grace, and nourishment your body dese

EP 205 Resilience, and the Art of Never Giving Up
As we step into June, I wanted to share a little slice of joy, strength, and perspective. For anyone who has been criticized, overlooked, misunderstood, embarrassed, rejected, or quietly left wondering, Do I still have what it takes?
I know that feeling.
I know what it feels like to keep showing up, to do the right thing, to give 150%, to stay gracious, to work hard, and still feel like the world

EP 204 The June Reset: Your Summer Guide to Wellness, Energy, and Ease
A practical, honest reset for anyone who wants to feel better this summer through food, matcha, meditation, movement, rest, better boundaries, supportive work, and more intentional living. This is about improving your health and wellness journey from June forward without making it complicated, fake, or overwhelming.
Intro From Candice
Happy June, and welcome back to Wabi Sabi.
Today, I want to

EP 203 Happy AANHPI Month: Stand Proud, Stay Rooted, and Know Where You Come From
AANHPI Month: Honoring Japanese Beauty, Wellness & the Truth About Matcha: Konnichiwa, my friends. Genki desu ka.
This AANHPI Month, we begin not with trends—but with truth, reverence, and remembrance.
Because behind every bowl of matcha, every beauty ritual, every moment of calm that the world now celebrates...there are generations of Asian hands, stories, discipline, and devotion that made it

EP 202 Why Japanese Women Age Differently: 6 JBeauty Rituals That Actually Work
In this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, I take you deeper into the Japanese beauty rituals I was raised with practices that go far beyond surface-level beauty and into how we live, care for ourselves, and honor our bodies daily. Long before J-Beauty became a trend, these rituals were part of my everyday life, rooted in discipline, mindfulness, and a deep respect for simplicity.
I share how true

EP 201- Matcha Is Japanese: Here Are the Facts
On today’s episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m setting the record straight on matcha. There’s a lot of misinformation out there right now, and as a journalist with over 20 years in media and deep roots in Japanese culture, I felt it was important to share the facts. I break down the real history, the difference between mo cha and matcha, and why matcha is a distinctly Japanese product defined by its process

EP 200 - Robin Arzón: Discipline, Resilience & Women Supporting Women
I’m so excited to share this conversation with Peloton’s Head Instructor and bestselling author Robin Arzón. Robin has inspired millions through movement, discipline, and her powerful mindset, and in this episode we talk about what it truly takes to build strength from the inside out.
Robin and I discuss resilience, reinventing your life, and the courage it takes to pursue your purpose. We also t

Ep 199- 7 Beauty Trends I’ve Tested That Actually Work for 2026
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how beauty trends move faster than our bodies ever could.Every week there’s a new ‘miracle’ ingredient, a new routine, a new product we’re told we need. But most of it hasn’t been tested long enough, deeply enough, or lived with in real life.So today, I want to share something different.These are seven beauty practices I’ve actually tested, integrated, and ke

Ep 198 - The Quiet Rules of Japan That Make Your Trip Magical
In today’s episode is for anyone traveling to Japan soon—or anyone who simply loves Japan and wants to understand why it feels so magical. Because yes, Tokyo is dazzling, Kyoto is beautiful, and the food will ruin you in the best way… but the real secret is something quieter.
Japan runs on what I call the quiet rules—the small cultural details that make your trip smoother, more respectful, and ho

Ep 197- Seven Lessons Japan Teaches Us About Living Well in 2026
In today’s episode, I want to take you with me to Japan. I went during a time of sadness, to be with family, and what I received there were lessons I didn’t even know I needed.
This conversation is about seven quiet teachings Japan offers us as we move into 2026. We talk about why January doesn’t need reinvention, why acceptance is one of the most powerful tools we have, and how small, cumulative

Ep 196- 5 Things to DO NOW Before 2026
Welcome to the little Wabi Sabi Podcast — a pause before the new year, a breath before everything shifts again.
This is for anyone who wants to feel grounded, clearer, lighter, more like themselves again.
These are five things that genuinely work — not trends, not hacks, not what the algorithm pushes — but practices that help you return to your real life, your real joy, your real self.
Let’s get i

EP 195 Matcha, Culture, and Clarity: A Japanese-American Perspective
In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind matcha — where it comes from, why it’s special, and what’s actually happening right now with the global demand and supply. After nearly two decades working in Japanese culinary culture and tea education, I wanted to give you a clear, respectful guide to understanding matcha the right way.
I walk you through the regions that shape its flavor, the

EP 194 Mental Wellness: 7 Ways That Actually Work
As we move into the colder months, many of us are quietly struggling — with stress, loneliness, and the weight of trying to hold it all together. In this episode, Candice opens up about the small, free practices that actually help her stay grounded.
From protecting your peace and therapy, to volunteering, movement, cooking, time with animals, and the Japanese art of letting go — these simple habi

The Art of Eating Well: The Forgotten Secret to Beauty, Health & Longevity
Candice Kumai’s Art of Eating Well: The Forgotten Secret to Beauty, Health & Longevity
We live in an era obsessed with optimization — trackers, injections, powders, and pills — yet we’ve never been more sick, anxious, or disconnected from what truly nourishes us. In this episode, I return to the foundation of real wellness: fiber-rich, whole, beautiful food.
Inspired by Dr. Urvi Shah’s groundbrea

EP 192 Insider Knowledge: What Japan’s Prime Minister Wants You to Know About Preserving Culture
Welcome to the Wabi Sabi podcast. This is episode number 192. Today, you’re going to hear something very few people in the world know about — insider knowledge, straight from the Prime Minister of Japan and Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. I was one of only six Japanese American journalists invited into this room in New York, where leaders, UN members, and cultural represen

EP 191 Do We Deserve Japanese Culture & Matcha In Western Markets?
Welcome to Wabi Sabi. Have we been kind to the Japanese? Do we deserve Japanese 7-Elevens in NY? How about asking a Japanese- American? In Today’s episode is about reflection, learning, and appreciation. There is so much to learn from Japanese history — from the Edo period, to the U.S. Occupation, to the reawakening of Japanese hearts in the 20th century, and the complex but resilient relationshi

EP 190 The Matcha Shortage & The Truth
In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I share the historical truth about matcha — from Eisai, the monk who first introduced powdered tea to Japan, to Sen no Rikyū, who refined the way of tea during the Tokugawa era. We trace matcha’s roots through centuries of Japanese history, examining its role as a cultural and spiritual practice as well as a daily ritual.
I also address the current shortage of ceremo

EP 189 The Secret Power Hidden in Your Hardest Moments
In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I open up about how we can stay grounded and strong while the world feels chaotic. Everywhere we turn right now—news, politics, social feeds—it feels heavy. But instead of waiting for the world to get better, I’ve learned we have to work on our inner world first.
I take you through the lessons of kintsugi, the Japanese art of golden repair, and how those same princip

EP 188 Watch out For: Performative Healing & the Rise of the Shamefluencer
This week, I’m peeling back the glossy filters and calling it like it is.
Why are so many individuals on social just shaming machines in disguise? I’m talking about the rise of the shamefluencer — creators who weaponize wellness language to judge, call out, and divide. It’s a culture that prioritizes perfectionism over progress, comparison over compassion, and fear over freedom.
In this solo episo

EP 187 Let Nature Heal You
After a 8 days offline, I was reminded that the deepest healing doesn’t come from doing more—but from being more present. In this episode, I share why immersing yourself in nature for just 3 to 4 days can reset your nervous system, clear your mind, and bring you back to yourself.
This isn’t about escape—it’s about return. To the quiet. To stillness. To the real you. I’ll walk you through how to t

EP 186: Matcha Masterclass: The Truth About Matcha
The True Meaning of Matcha: History, Culture, and the Healing Ritual
In this special longform episode, you’ll discover the deep, often untold story behind matcha — where it really comes from, what it really means, and why it matters. If you’ve ever felt peace, clarity, or healing from a cup of matcha, this episode is your invitation to go deeper.
You’ll learn how matcha originated with Zen Buddh

Ep 185 Kintsugi: Upholding Values to Improve & Enhance Your Life
In today’s deeply polarizing society, we’ve become too comfortable with whitewashing—rewriting culture, truth, and identity to fit a more convenient narrative. We’re constantly told by con artists, influencers, and marketers that certain things are "normal," when in reality, they’re anything but.
In this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, I felt it was necessary to draw a firm line—to call out whe

EP 184 Kintsugi: You’re Always Allowed to Begin Again
This episode is for you — the one who’s quietly rebuilding, starting over, or holding it together when no one sees the effort. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure of what’s next… take a breath. You’re not alone.
You’re doing better than you think. You’ve survived things most people don’t even know about. And no matter where you are on your path — you are allowed to begin again.
T

Ep 183 Kintsugi: Remembering Pope Francis, Hope and Healing in a Time of Brokeness
Welcome back to the Wabi Sabi podcast.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — a true bridge builder, a humble servant, and a radiant light in a time when the world often feels broken.
In the spirit of kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing what is broken with gold — we’ll reflect on how hope, healing, and compassion still shine through our fractures.
Pope Francis taught us that ev

EP 182 Kintsugi: Unlock Your Ikigai/Purpose In Broken Times
Let’s be real—life falls apart sometimes. But here’s the good news: in Japan, we don’t toss the broken stuff—we gold it. This week on Wabi Sabi, I’m diving into the art of kintsugi and how those so-called “cracks” in your life can actually lead you to your ikigai—your purpose, your why, your get-out-of-bed-and-make-matcha energy.
We’ll talk breakups, burnout, identity shifts, and how feeling “off

EP 181 It's so Important to Always be Kind xx
Hey friend,
I know I've been a bit MIA from the pod these past few weeks, and I truly appreciate your patience. Life has its seasons, and sometimes we walk through chapters that aren’t ready to be shared—yet. What I can say is this: we’re all on our own unique path, and you never really know what someone else is going through. That’s why it’s more important than ever to lead with compassion.
Eve

EP 180 Kintsugi: How to Never Give Up on Your Dreams + Healing by Storytelling
Welcome to this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast! Today, we dive deep into the powerful and inspiring reviews you've shared with us about what you took away from the Kintsugi documentary. Your feedback has been nothing short of amazing, and I can't wait to reflect on it with you.
Have you ever felt like giving up on your dreams? I know I have. In today's episode, I’ll be sharing some personal ins

EP 179 Kintsugi: Kakugo a Resolution to Your Life's Journey
Today, we’re diving deep into the timeless philosophy of Kakugo—resolution, determination, and the clarity of purpose in our lives. Kakugo is about setting intentions and committing fully to them, much like the monks high in the mountains who dedicate themselves to a life of service, simplicity, and profound mindfulness.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore how we can learn from those who have walke

EP 178- Kintsugi: Japanese Wisdom for Your Mind
In Japanese culture, there are many subtle practices that help cultivate humility, kindness, love, and softness, even in the midst of a turbulent world. Japan, having endured natural disasters and war, serves as a living work of art. The philosophy of Kintsugi teaches us that the cracks—whether from atomic bombs, earthquakes, or tsunamis—represent both pain and resilience. The Japanese people embo

EP 177- Kintsugi The Art of ancient Japanese Healing in Modern Day Times
Hi friends! Today I want to share a little about Kintsugi—the ancient Japanese art of golden repair—and how it can transform our pain into something meaningful. In my docu-series, Kintsugi, we dive into this philosophy as I travel through Japan, tracing the footsteps of my grandfather and discovering how brokenness, much like the cracks in pottery, can be healed and made even more beautiful.
It’s

EP 176 Be The Most Attractive Person: With These Three Traits
In this Wabi Sabi episode, I dive into the three traits that make people truly magnetic—not in a superficial way, but on a deeper, more meaningful level. Listen to hear more - thank you for listening xx ck

EP 175 How to Get Through the Next Four Years with Peace + Resilience
In this episode, I’ll share how to navigate the next four years with peace and resilience.
We’ll explore the beauty of Japanese homes and how they inspire creating more space—both physically and mentally—in our lives.
I’ll talk about why it's essential to stop paying attention to the chaos of "Idiocracy" and focus on what truly matters.
Learn the power of giving yourself more time, ma

EP 174 How to be Resilient + Inspire Others For Real, a True Influencer
Welcome to another episode of Wabi Sabi where we explore the beauty of imperfection and the power of resilience. What can you do to truly influence? What are you doing in times of inevitable natural disaster? How can you better help others? I'm here to share my insights on how we can not only bounce back from life’s challenges but inspire others to do the same. Tune in as we talk about finding str

EP 173 Get Healthy & Feel Amazing Organically NOW!
Embracing Wabi-Sabi: The Philosophy of Imperfect Growth
Wabi-sabi is more than just a concept—it's a powerful approach to personal development. At its core, it's about accepting imperfection and finding beauty in life's natural progression. This philosophy teaches us to:
Embrace our unique journey
Stop comparing ourselves to others
Find contentment in the present moment
Accept life with all its ch

EP 172 - Listen to this Before 2025 to Feel Brighter & More Successful
In 2025 we want to see and feel positive changes: In 2024, life didn’t always go as planned. We faced challenges, missed out on some of the things we wanted, and even the price of eggs skyrocketed. But here’s the silver lining: there are 10 small, meaningful actions you can take every day that cost nothing and can create a powerful shift in your mindset. These tips will help you free your time, op

EP-171 Unlocking Inner Peace: Letting Go of What is Holding You Back
On this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, we dive into the theme of overcoming change by letting go, drawing inspiration from the timeless teachings of Dr. Wayne Dyer. With fall upon us, it’s the perfect season to reflect, release, and make brave changes. We explore practical tools for finding peace within and breaking free from your limiting beliefs, helping you navigate life’s transitions with g

EP- 170 Chef Cynthia Sestito: Jay Z's Former Chef Tells All
The Wabi Sabi Podcast: Special Episode with Chef Cynthia Sestito
This episode of The Wabi Sabi Podcast dives deep into the 20-year journey of Chef Cynthia Sestito and Candice Kumai. From pioneering on Top Chef season one to transforming the culinary arts scene in New York, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons, Cynthia and Candice have been trailblazers in their fields, breaking boundaries and celebratin

EP - 169 Hope & Humanity: Thriving When Morals Seem Lost
In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be the bigger person in today’s challenging times. It often feels like moral values and ethics are slipping away, but for those of us who care deeply about these principles, how can we not only survive but thrive in this modern world?
I’ll guide you through real-life scenarios and offer actionable steps on how you can be the change we need. Thr

EP 168 "The Power of Being Earnest: Growing Through Life's Challenges
Today, I want to talk about the power of being earnest—truly sincere in your journey, even when things don’t go as planned. My own path has been full of moments where I didn’t get what I wanted, but those experiences taught me the beauty of moving forward, changing, and growing through it all. Life’s imperfections shape us, and it’s through embracing them that we find our true strength. Let’s div

EP 167 The Most Intelligent Individuals Embrace Change
Episode Title: Most Intelligent Individuals Do This: Embrace Change Well
In this episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, I dive into the power of embracing change—something the most intelligent individuals master with grace. Growing up with immigrant parents, I learned early on that change is not only inevitable but essential for growth. We'll explore how to navigate life's transitions, especially when

EP 166 Why Big Changes are Happening in Your Life Now
In this episode, we dive deep into your powerful transformations happening in your life and how they mirror the journey of the world's greatest Olympians. We explore the intersection of hard work, real talent, and the grit it takes to keep pushing forward, even when the applause feels distant. Discover why these changes, though challenging, are setting you up for a future where your dedication wil

EP 165 The Transformative Power of Hitting the Reset Button
In this episode of Wabi Sabi, we explore the transformative power of hitting the reset button in life. Discover how to embrace new beginnings, find resilience in change, and unlock your potential to start fresh at any moment. Join us for inspiring stories and practical tips on how to restart and thrive. PS I was so elated by being in nature the past week - I think I called this episode 185 -- whoo

EP 164 How to Revamp Your Life to the Next Level
re you ready to take charge and revamp your career? In this episode of Wabi Sabi, I’m sharing a step-by-step timeline to help you become the mastermind of your own life. I'll guide you through my personal journey—from a struggling young lady to a celebrated wellness reporter chef and author—and how I made it happen.
We'll break it down into actionable steps:
Self-Discovery: I'll help you ide

163- How to Cure Anxiety, Depression & Loneliness All-in-One
In this honest episode of the Wabi Sabi podcast, we journey inward to explore the profound impact of presence, integrity, and honesty on mental well-being. Join us as we discuss how embracing authenticity and living with integrity can alleviate anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Be more aware! The power of being present and the importance of nurturing your inner self. Through candid conversatio

EP 162- How Better Mental Wellness Improves Your Skin Health
Diving into the fascinating connection between mental wellness and skin health. We'll explore how stress, anxiety, and overall mental well-being can directly impact your complexion and what you can do to achieve a healthier glow from the inside out. Get ready for actionable tips, ingredients, and free daily rituals that reveal the secret to radiant skin lies in your mind. Stay tuned and discover

EP 161 How to be the Most Attractive Person in the Room
I'm so excited to dive deep into the essence of true attractiveness with you. In this episode, we'll explore how confidence, kindness, and authenticity outshine superficial looks. Drawing from my rich background in wellness, Japanese cultural traditions, and personal experiences, I'll share practical tips and profound insights on enhancing your inner and outer beauty. Tune in to learn how embracin

EP 160 The Five Things A-list Entrepreneurs Do
Entrepreneurial women (and men) – I love working alongside so many of them. I have been fortunate enough to observe the small but impactful practices they embody daily: inner peace, offering opportunities, appreciating beauty, wisdom, grace, respecting personal space and boundaries, pursuing constant growth, and a confident humility that avoids seeking undue attention. Thank you for listening xx C

EP 159 The Master or The Manupulator: Two Kinds of People In this World - Which are you?
Find out what kind of person you are - a true humbled master at your craft -- or a thirsty manipulator. Listen carefully for more- enrich your whole life, work on your personal self - with reflection, time and experience. x ck

EP 158 10 Gems I've Learned & Saved for Success
Little Gems
take time to give back
remove expectation
celebrate experience
simplify
rest
solitude
fruits and veggies
and a few bonuses with some special pod guests xx Thank you for listening xx Candice

EP 157 Take Action Now, How to Be the Change you Wish to See!
Take Action Now, How to Be the Change you Wish to See!

EP- 156 A Meditation for You: Peace & Calm
If you need a moment of fresh air, breathing, birds singing, chimes, calm - here it is - enjoy friends xx ck

EP- 155 Nature's Ozempic !? Oh my!
Nature's O!? How to be true to your body: way nature intended your body/mind to function. Let's do this the way our Grandparents did & tips on how we can ALL get fit and gorgeous! Plus: A bunch of laughs and jokes in between .. like my mom & her one liners. Get healthy with your own rules, gain muscle mass, get gorgeous skin, hair nails & mentally, feel amazing. How to? Listen now thank you for be

EP- 154- True Wellness VS Consumerism: Which are you practicing?
Wellness Secrets vs Consumerism- Too often we intertwine and confuse the two -- one should be free and available to us at all times and the other should be completely separate as a shopping experience- for companies focused on profit should remain a consumer facing for profit business. There's nothing wrong with a for profit company - I would say it is important to know the difference and know we

EP- 153 Why you Belong in Abundance & How to Get Anything You Desire
We learn from Dr Wayne Dyer's "Being in Balance" - a master with his words. No more scarcity mindset - there is enough for all of us to go around! xx enjoy x ck

EP 152 - Real of Fake!? Skin, Career & Longevity Oh my!
Glowy, radiant, sexy, delicious!?... but real? How to know the difference between real deal and fakie wellness? Real deal IG posts and fake ones? Real food and fakie food? I've spent decades studying these things in culinary school, on the line, writing the pages of the biggest magazines in the world and reporting on the largest news outlets in the world - here are some hot tips that I've found xx

EP 151- When it Doesn't Go Your Way & Managing Great Expectations
Knowing most business is transactional; Knowing that "appointing" can lead to disappointment and "expectations" how to manage both in real life. + To my friend Wendy Williams - I love you, you are such a champion for women in media & a pioneer of her own time. A mini tribute to my friend for Black History Month and Beyond - we love you Miss Wendy xx Candice

EP 150-Back to Wellness Basics for 2024: No BS or Snake Oil Allowed
Gestapo. Mental Wellness. Flavanoids. Why Matcha VS Coffee. Skincare. Why Workouts. Travel for Inspo. Finding Purpose: & Your Q's Answered all in one pod, no bs xx ck

EP 149 - Letting Go of Your Fears, Anxiety & Past
I'll lead by example and share with you some of my own fears & ways that we can work through our past so we can start leading in the present and let go of old ideas and belief systems (perhaps even values) that do not work for us anymore. In letting go - and being honest you can set yourself free & be on your way to a healthier/fulfilled you. xx ck

EP 148 The One Practice that Improves Your Quality of Life
Well, you'll have to listen for this one ...

EP 147- The Wellness Rules of 2024
NEW WELLNESS RULES of 2024
Quiet Individuals are Well: There's no need to brag, boast or wealth flaunt in wellness
Wellness is Confidence: Wellness is about being a professional and having self -respect for your beautiful body: Save the constant need to show your boobs and butt to everyone to confidential texts or snapchat! Trust me, you'll thank me later
Wellness is a Personal Journey & It will

EP 146 New Year, New Mind: A Detox from 2023
"Everything changes. There is nothing to stick to. That is the Buddha's most important teaching." - Shunryu Suzuki
you need a break from tech & people
take more quiet time just to yourself offline
take a week at a time of not returning texts right away
spending time away from your desk is what can work best for a new mind next level year
be mindful of what you spend time looking at - is it

EP 145 Top Secret Hot Tips in 2024
Top secret ep as I run out the door to do more volunteer work! xx happy holidays you! xx ck

EP 144 - How to Spot A Wellness Scammer!
This year has been wellness scamming and thirst in a nutshell. It's major cringe for many of us media professionals & it's also dangerous to normalize scammer behavior & marketing tactics. Here's my 2024 WELLNESS TREND CALLING OUT BS review. Watch out, be aware and be smart. Because wellness is aboyt simplicity, real foods, cooking, a simple workout, pets, practicing mental wellness, mindfulness,

EP 143- 20 Years Since Top Chef: Top 20 Things I've Learned
In reflection - next year marks my 20 years since I was the youngest chef to compete on Bravo's Top Chef - things that have made me? and what's worked well -- or -- not? Take a Listen xx and pls share with two friends!
Be a good Person - while this does not seem to be valued in our society these days -- I can tell you that if I still exist and you still exist - we can certainly reward goodness,

EP 142 Wellness Do's and Don'ts in 2024
The simple things getting on real wellness can DO and losing the bogus wellness fakeness that's a DON'T!
- Ask yourself - what is your offering, legacy and use to the world - what do you want to be remembered for?
- Professionals can offer you the most useful advice & experienced practices
- Stop buying "courses" - Start reading time-tested books
- Workout 5 days a week: the endorphins, blood f

EP 141 Miranda Kerr: Organic Beauty Pioneer, CEO & Leaving a Legacy of Philanthropy
Happy Holidays Friends! Today we are sharing an hour long special episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast: EP 141! With Special Guest: Miranda Kerr, CEO of Kora Organics, mogul, model and philanthropist. We chat on wellness, love, gratitude, business, cooking, support systems, beauty and of course, Moms! You'll learn in this podcast the importance of self-worth, confidence, growth, family and giving back

EP 140 How to Surrender to the Melancholy of Life
Actionable ways to let go and start following your intuition & loving yourself this holiday season - plus hot tips as always xx

EP 139 -Growth Mindset Practices Leaders Embody
A big thank you to Japan America Society Houston for allowing me the grace to receive the J. Thomas Schieffer Leadership Award -And to Executive Director Patsy Brown - you are a wonderful human & a prize in this world: I thank you for sharing this honour with myself and my family!
Thoughts at this time: Wellness - Wellness means you are real, vulnerable and share a common sense of wanting to co

EP 138 - Do these 5 Things Before 2024: The Year to Shift Your Energy & Success
It's that time of year again - where we start rounding up the things we learned in our 30's and now 40's and sharing what makes sense in this current climate with you: Listen for these 5 things to do now before 2024.
Refocus & Recalibrate your values, old belief systems, business ideas, old dreams/hopes & tap into what works for you, now
Learn to let go of attachment - this is an ongoing practic

EP 137 Simple + Free Self Care Steps to Freedom
Self Care - Don't ever feel guilty for taking time to do you - get off group chats, work on your heart, heal, sleep, workout, make time to save $$, to sleep, to build your own life! You do you. Let go, steer your life into the direction that you've always dreamed of. Sometime the best gift you can give to others is: grace, time, understanding, space and love - from afar. Sometimes ppl need to get

EP 136 Unfking Your Expectations & Your Burning Questions Answered
Well, a straight shooter will answer them straight from Brooklyn & as live as it gets xx thank you for listening - xx Candice

EP 135 Unfking Decision Making: Love, Home & Business
Three ways to make the hard decision making work for you! Love, Home & Biz! You've got this! Listen for more juiciness & have a beautiful week. Thank you for listening xx Candice

EP 133 Unfking Beauty & Wellness For You xx
Well, you're welcome -- someone had to do it! xx Ck

EP 132 Braving Uncertainty: How this Practice Gets Better with Your Wisdom
For some of us uncertainty is a way of living - for others it's the scariest part of life... for today - we reflect on how braving uncertainty can help us to get to the other side -- to our ultimate success and to find inner peace. For braveness is not easy to achieve; it will take decades to master and it is immeasurable in its own way. Thank you for listening and have a great week friends xx ck

EP 131 Your How, What and Why: These Will Shape the Quality of Your Whole Life
Please listen to this whole ep on your own HOW, WHAT & WHY?
Be gentle on you, celebrate your small wins & ask yourself what is your why?
+ please donate to: LWNYC.ORG Little Wanderers NYC
Be a good person & always help others when you are able xx Candice

EP 131 Smarter Weight Loss in Our Modern Day Times (Naturally)
Take Stock of your Why? Ask yourself why do you care about weight loss so much - is it all so superficial? Do research on your family history of health - prevention is key here. And How to Take Action? Real life steps, tried and true ways that work to shed 5, 10, 15 pounds in a nutritious and healthy way. And stop feeling into, trends, fads, bullshit, snake oil and scary prescriptions. Remember -

EP 130 The Secret to Stop Comparing Your Life + Start Living It!
So many of us compare on a daily basis - and while things are not what they seem - we still believe our own thoughts sometimes. In today's episode 130 we explore what a world beyond social media is like - and how people online or "influencers" are not important at all. They are not better than you - and they certainly don't hold the answers to life's most profound and deep questions. So why are y
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