How The Quality of Food Impacts Energy During Retreats

Hannah Smith is Durango's premier private chef, dedicated to nourishing connections and intentions through seasonal, high-quality cuisine. With a decade of global culinary experience, including high-end off-grid kitchens, Hannah believes that food fosters community and reflects our bond with nature. Born in Tokyo and raised in a bi-cultural household, she brings diverse cultural influences to her cooking. Since settling in Durango in 2016, Hannah sources seasonal ingredients and crafts cross-cultural dishes inspired by traditional recipes and nature’s rhythms, creating memorable, food-centric experiences for her clients. Connect with Hannah: https://www.retreatbuilder.com/listings/dda71b6b-e7a4-48c6-accf-5c2bd55ae157 Chapters 00:00 Weaving Culture, History, and Agriculture 10:17 The Connection Between Food and Well-being 18:41 Intuitive Eating and Seasonal Foods 27:13 The Essence of Being vs. Doing 32:18 The Importance of Regenerative Practices 39:26 Navigating Food Choices and Personal Philosophy 51:11 Food as an Invitation to Connection 56:15 The Role of Food in Retreat Experiences This episode is brought to you by RetreatBuilder. To celebrate our launch, we're offering FREE verified listings to the first 90 guest speakers. https://www.retreatbuilder.com/get-verified