Listen "Perfection or Rigidity? - Chayil Johnson (Chef/Educator)"
Episode Synopsis
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…!LinksCheck out Chef Chayil on InstagramInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and WellnessCommunity Matters Cafe