Celebrity chef Carla Hall wasn’t always interested in cooking. As a child, she finds that puzzles and play help her to discover her true character. When she falls upon a hard time, she instinctively turns to memories of her grandmother’s kitchen for comfort. In this episode of Meditative Story, Carla shares how sensory play finally allows her to solve her biggest puzzle yet — herself. Carla’s story is a key part of our new experience A Sense of Serenity. This 5-part email series will help you cultivate presence, incorporate daily mindfulness practices, and reduce day-to-day stress. Sign up for free by visiting http://meditativestory.com/serenity. Follow Carla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaphall/ Follow Carla on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefcarlahall Follow Carla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlahall Learn more about Carla: https://www.carlahall.com/ If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful. Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com Sign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.