This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood.  Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. In this episode, gourmet chef Claudia Stritmatter shares her journey from the medical field to the culinary arts, with a focus on crafting healthy cuisines inspired by the Blue Zone lifestyle. She discusses her early influences and experiences with allergies, which led her to pay close attention to food and its impact on health. She also highlights the significance of trust and building relationships with clients and providing a personal touch in her private chef services. Tune in to learn more about the importance of food as medicine, the business model of Blue Zone food delivery, and the power of personal touch in private chef services.  Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-zone-cuisine-health-and-longevity-insights-from/id1648363134?i=1000641816478 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/33p3QciiKf97mU50qItNxm Youtube - https://youtu.be/q-7eXpz_UDA Connect with  Claudia Stritmatter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourgourmetchef/ Website - https://yourgourmetchef.com/ Time Stamps [00:01:02] Allergies and special dietary needs [00:09:10] Pursuing wellness through food [00:11:52] Taking control of blood pressure [00:24:10] Building client relationships [00:27:26] Mental health and virtual connection [00:34:27] Benefits of meditation [00:38:31] Mental health in Blue Zones [00:42:20] Connecting motivation to longevity [00:48:04] Sense of community and trust [00:56:02] Blue Zone food business model [01:04:25] Fulfillment in a modern world [01:15:16] Negotiating fair payment and rates [01:17:08] Pricing and customer journey Quotes "All recipes at some point are pure experiments and just pure creativity." "The blood pressure medication that you've been taking for years, you actually don't need it. And that was simply through food." "Now everybody is so comfortable, there's so much convenience. And they're wondering why am I not feeling the way I should". "I figured also that women tend to charge less than men." "Those days where I do a lot more for others are so much more rewarding." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #newepisode #podcast #bluezonecuisine #gourmetcooking #cheflife #healthycuisine #health #longevity