S4E1 Part 1: Living La Dolce Vita with Paola in Puglia
Feeling stressed? Discover how cooking simple Italian dishes can be a form of self-care.
This episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula' features a deep and engaging conversation with Paola, also known as the Tiny Italian. Host Paula Mohammed invites Paola to share her inspiring journey from the corporate fashion world to becoming a self-love coach and Italian cookery teacher. They discuss Paola's transition from a high-stress career to finding joy and balance through cooking.
The conversation delves into the importance of mindful cooking, the Mediterranean diet, and embracing a Dolce Vita lifestyle. Paola shares personal anecdotes, her method of revolutionizing self-care through cooking, and provides tips on creating a positive cooking mindset and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
The episode also touches on the cultural importance of food in Italy and how Paola makes it accessible to everyone.
Here are a few things you will learn from this episode:
03:57 Paola's Journey to Italian Cooking
30:30 Shifting Focus to Mental Health and Self-Care
31:02 Empowering Women Through Cooking
33:29 Three Pillars of a Positive Cooking Mindset
35:33 The Mediterranean Diet as a Lifestyle
36:47 Embracing the Dolce Vita Lifestyle
39:01 Balancing Joy and Health in Eating
43:42 The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
48:42 Cultural Influences and Personal Journey
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