Episode 18 - "What Japan Taught Me About How to Eat (Part 1)"

🌟 5 Key Takeaways* Register for the Carb Clarity Masterclass this Thursday at 11 AM PST (LIVE CLASS. No replay)That summer in Japan, I didn’t just learn about food—I learned how to truly experience it.My first meal in Kyoto showed me that even the simplest food, when prepared with care, can feel extraordinary.Every meal had a quiet balance to it, and without even trying, my body began to relax into that rhythm.Whether it was a bowl of ramen on a rainy day or cooking with my students, food was never rushed—it was given attention.What stayed with me most was that food in Japan wasn’t just about eating—it was about respect, presence, and connection to everything around you.📚 Resources & InspirationJapanese Food Culture & MindfulnessJapanGuide.com— for cultural context on meals, etiquette, and traditionMaizuru — Where I taught English. Maizuru is a port city in northern Kyoto along the coast of the Sea of Japan.“Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen” — a great book on balanced traditional mealsMatcha Whisk Set, Ceramic Matcha Kit SetDoMatcha - Organic Ceremonial Green Tea Matcha PowderMindful Eating InfluencesWabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect RelationshipsNote:  I might receive a small commission if you use these links—rest assured, I’ve carefully vetted each one💛 Work With CatIf eating has started to feel complicated or stressful, Cat helps midlife women rebuild a calmer, more trusting relationship with food and their bodies.✨ 1:1 Coaching Waitlist opens in April — Sign up hereOr🌿 Join the Mood & Metabolism Collective — Learn more & join hereInside you’ll find:Quick, blood-sugar-steady recipesDrag-and-drop meal plansMore Resources for You:Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress.👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me:Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn