I have been torn between two worlds most of my life. I’ve spent time torn between my Hawaiian culture that teaches unconditional self-love and the modern Western diet culture that teaches a woman’s worth is in the “packaging.” Since ancient times, my Hawaiian culture has held that a woman is seen as more beautiful the larger she was. The modern world teaches women, no - teaches little girls from birth, that we have to be a certain weight, look a certain way, be a certain dress size to be beautiful. This is not true, but it’s so ingrained in every aspect of our lives, it’s hard to be free from the lies. Like many women, I’ve grappled with the love of food and loathing my body.

As a nurse, I’ve been torn between the allopathic/scientificl establishment and the holistic approach that spoke to me in my bones. The knowing beyond reason that our bodies have an innate intelligence and a yearning for optimal health and healing. But we’ve been encouraged to silence that voice; to disconnect from our own healing power.

Before assuming that I have everything figured out, I don’t. But I have worked through the disconnection and deception that are prevalent on this human plane. I felt betrayed by my body and by food. I’ve felt betrayed by those who saw me only from the outside. And I’ve felt betrayed by the medical industry I traded my time and lifeforce to serve for 35 years.

I’ve been cooking and creating for over 55 years. I love the alchemy of blending different ingredients to create magic with food. I’ve always known there is a spiritual aspect to food. As a Holistic Nurse and Energy Worker of 35 years, I also know there is a spiritual aspect to healing. Food and healing are connected.

I want to share and preserve that knowledge with the world. Actually, I want to help the world remember that knowledge, and that everything is spiritual. This is not just a goal, it’s my sacred purpose. It’s who I am as a Healer, an Intuitive and as a Hawaiian. Being who I am has brought me to this moment in time to connect with you. Yes, YOU.

Food represents nourishment, sustenance. It brings life, love, and appreciation for the earth, for God; it teaches oneness. I think about food all the time. I think about how I can nourish myself and others with all kinds of food. Real food is anything nutritious that is absorbed to sustain life, growth, and wellness. What you listen to, who you hang out with, the thoughts you think, and your environment - IT IS ALL FOOD.

There is a challenge that comes with choosing to nourish yourself with real food. It starts with truly loving yourself. Truly loving yourself means making the right choices that sustain personal pono (excellence, well being) I know this innately through my Hawaiian heritage and I’d love to share what I’ve learned with you.

Through my recipes, videos, spiritual insights, healings and retreats, I share the soul satisfying relationship we can, and should have with all types of food. I offer nourishment beyond the plate. This is done through mindfulness of what you allow into your body, mind, and spirit. Is this something you are hungry for? If so, we are kindred spirits. E komo mai, welcome! Hele mai ‘ai, Come, let’s eat!

With aloha, Maile Andrus-Price, just call me Mai (pronounced My)