How the Mind Impacts Nutrition + Quantum Physics & How Does It Relate to Our Health (with Celebrity Chef Serena Poon)

In this podcast (episode #307) and blog, I talk to celebrity chef, certified nutritionist and Reiki master Serena Poon on dealing with cancer, managing multiple health struggles, and the power of being intuitive when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing.

As a celebrity chef, Serena built a list of private clients and introduced dietary, health and wellness planning into her classic fine dining services. The result was the creation of what Serena calls “culinary alchemy”, which is the practice of combining intuitive energetic techniques with guidance and education on functional and spiritual nutrition, thereby integrating how food affects our bodies on a physiological level, as well as how it affects the energetic body. Serena’s goal is to optimize and heal the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of both her clients and community based on her personal and professional health experiences.

The foundation of culinary alchemy is how the health of our spiritual energy centers impact our overall wellbeing. What we eat and how we choose to live our lives affects our spiritual and physical health because of the impact that our lifestyle choices have on our energy centers. Everything in our body is driven by energy, and nutrition can help harness this energy to work for us and not against us.

As Serena notes, whether we are struggling with food or another health issue, every obstacle we face can be a gift. It can teach us so much about our bodies and how we can help others. Serena’s own health issues and the multiple cancer diagnoses in her family taught her how to better serve her clients and community. This is not about finding a silver lining per se; rather, it is about using what you learn to serve others and make the world a better place. When we use a challenging experience to grow, learn and help others, we can turn obstacles into opportunities. 

If someone you love is in a dark place health-wise, remember that when you are in “it”, it is hard to think outside yourself. Have grace and compassion, and be there to listen to them and support them. When they are ready and they reach out to you, remind them of happier times in their life—help them tune into and reconnect to better times. Help them see that where they are now does not define all of who they are or will be. 

For more on intuitive nutrition and mental health, listen to my podcast with Serena (episode #307), and check out her website, her blog and her superfood products. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star review and subscribing. And keep sharing episodes with friends and family and on social media. (Don’t forget to tag me so I can see your posts!).  

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Podcast Highlights 

2:15 The power of culinary alchemy 

4:40 The relationship between physical & spiritual nutrition

5:10 The different energy centers in the brain & body + why they are important 

11:30 What is quantum physics & how does it relate to our health?

12:50 How certain foods support healthy energy flow

18:50 The power of the mind & how it impacts nutrition 

22:05 How to overcome obstacles & setbacks 

26:00 Turning challenges into opportunities to help others 

34:40 How to help someone who is in a very dark place health-wise

40:45 The healing power of happy memories & gratitude

45:00 How Serena cleans up her mental mess

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