Perfection or Rigidity? - Chayil Johnson (Chef/Educator)

In this episode, I speak to Chayil Johnson, a Chef de Cuisine and an educator at Community Matters Cafe in uptown Charlotte, NC.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Chayil, one of 6 siblings, was great at baseball and music. But, as an over-thinker and perfectionist, he frequently suffered from anxiety.  He began cooking at age 12, thanks to a program by Emeril Lagasse, and finally found solace.

In a nutshell, we chat about…

• The biggest cultural difference between New Orleans and Charlotte and how the food culture inspired Chayil’s passion for cooking.
• How Chayil was his own harshest critic.
• The structure of discipline that Chayil practices and the impact of perfectionism/rigidity.
• Chayil's relationship with his body.
• What the Community Matters Cafe is, the services they offer, and what the cafe means to him.

         … and so much more…!

Links

Check out Chef Chayil on Instagram

Instagram: @yepigototherapy

Website: Sun Counseling and Wellness
Community Matters Cafe