The Party in My Plants Podcast: 103. Getting Jiggy with Kintsugi! The Japanese Art of Wellness and Self-Care. with Candice Kumai

103. Getting Jiggy with Kintsugi! The Japanese Art of Wellness and Self-Care. with Candice Kumai

Aug 23, 2018

I may not get to bring one of the adorable OG golden girls on my podcast, but I’d say the golden girl of wellness (as crowned by Elle) is an even more perfect guest. Said golden girl of wellness is Candice Kumai who is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, former line cook, former tv host, former-model, TV personality, five-time best-selling author, fellow Williamsburg dweller and incredible planty chef. Candice sits on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017.” Yeah, ok, NBD. Well, big deal is her latest book that’s all about celebrating and sharing her Japanese culture and traditions - both in cuisine (matcha, miso and soba OH MY!) and in self-care wisdom (kintsugi, wab-isabi, okinawa, huh?)! Ok, I’m so excited for you to hear this chat, HYAH!

Press play to hear:

- Candice's go-to smoothie of the moment

- A super simple tip to help you get healthier right now

- What Candice doesn't want to write about ever again

- The importance of embracing and celebrating your heritage

- The attitude that *might* help Okinawan women live more than 100 years

- How Candice balances it all out when she's feeling overwhelmed

- Why it's so important to celebrate imperfections

- How to ask for what you need (and actually get it)

- The Japanese ingredients you need to be cooking with

- The one self-care practice that has helped Candice the most

- How Candice shows and doesn't tell on social media