Who You Callin’ Crazy?!
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Who You Callin’ Crazy?!
Perfection or Rigidity? - Chayil Johnson (Chef/Educator)
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Juliet Kuehnle
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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