The Magic of Food Alchemy: A Holistic Approach to Wellness with Vytautas Vaičaitis

01/09/25 • 50 min

In this spiritually enriching episode of Came Here to Love, Liz Logan speaks with Vytautas Vaičaitis, aka Vytas. Vytas is an experienced Intuitive Nutrition Practitioner, Hippocrates Institute Lifestyle Mentor, and Plant-Based Chef. Drawing on a lifetime of personal and professional experience, Vytas shares his transformative journey into holistic living. His approach centers on detox-friendly, plant-based cuisine crafted with love and inspired by the Km 0 philosophy, focusing on sustainability and the healing power of nature. Vytas speaks on the healing potential of conscious eating, how grief and family healing can bring deeper purpose, and the profound wisdom of embracing life's cycles. He also offers practical insights on simplifying nutrition through intuition and mindful food choices, guiding listeners toward vibrant, joyful lives grounded in unconditional love and nourishment.

Vytautas Vaičaitis, known as Vytas, is an Intuitive Nutrition Practitioner, Hippocrates Institute Lifestyle Mentor, and Plant-Based Chef. Based in Ibiza since 2013, he brings over 30 years of personal exploration in holistic living and 11 years of professional experience. Vytas specializes in detox-friendly, plant-based dishes inspired by the Km0 philosophy, using sustainable, local, organic ingredients. His unique food alchemy preserves nutrients and flavors while supporting regenerative agriculture. Guided by unconditional love, Vytas empowers others to live joyful, healthy lives.

In this episode:

(00:00) Vytautas Vaičaitis, known as Vytas, shares his journey to holistic living and nutrition
(05:51) Overcoming autoimmune challenges with conscious eating
(11:48) Embracing vegetarianism and cooking with love
(21:33) Transformative power of grief and family healing, navigating loss and finding purpose in familial bonds
(33:01) Honoring life and death through cultural wisdom, learning from Mexico's perspective on life and death
(35:00) Embracing life cycles and honoring personal loss
(37:42) Advice and things you can do right now, intuition's role in simplifying nutrition
(42:12) Simplicity in your food choices
(45:00) Closing questions
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In this episode:

(00:00) Vytautas Vaičaitis, known as Vytas, shares his journey to holistic living and nutrition
(05:51) Overcoming autoimmune challenges with conscious eating
(11:48) Embracing vegetarianism and cooking with love
(21:33) Transformative power of grief and family healing, navigating loss and finding purpose in familial bonds
(33:01) Honoring life and death through cultural wisdom, learning from Mexico's perspective on life and death
(35:00) Embracing life cycles and honoring personal loss
(37:42) Advice and things you can do right now, intuition's role in simplifying nutrition
(42:12) Simplicity in your food choices
(45:00) Closing questions
Subscribe, like, and send us your comments and ideas for future episodes!

Resources:

Now be You

Vytautas on Instagram

Vytautas on LinkedIn

Previous Episode

What Does It Mean to Live a Fully Alive Life?

How does a joyful musical taxi ride in Aspen lead to profound reflections on love, passion, and purpose in our lives?
In this episode of Came Here to Love, Liz Logan welcomes Jayne Gottlieb, founder of Aspen Shakti, to delve into the profound synergy between personal evolution and the natural world, and the transformative power of embracing love and authenticity in every choice.

Jayne shares her belief in living vibrantly alive and fully embodied. Liz and Jayne explore daily rituals and the art of self-inquiry, encouraging listeners to honor their dynamic inner landscapes and establish personal, sacred boundaries. Jayne's insights revolve around the truth that embracing love and aliveness is the key to a deeply fulfilling life, emphasizing self-inquiry as the gateway to understanding one's divine purpose and aligning with the soul's calling. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to celebrate the interconnected harmony of life and to cultivate positivity within your soul and the community.
Jayne Gottlieb is a holistic mind, body, spirit vitality consultant, and the founder of Aspen Shakti and The ALIVE Culture. With over 15 years of experience as a master teacher, speaker, and transformational guide, Jayne’s work is rooted in the belief that by tapping into our innate vitality and deepest truth, we can become powerful agents of positive change in the world. A former professional performer turned wellness entrepreneur, she blends ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to help individuals and groups unlock their full potential and live with purpose, joy, and impact. Through movement, meditation, breathwork, and conscious connection practices, Jayne creates lasting transformation for her clients and the global community of The ALIVE Culture. Her work has been featured in various media outlets, and she regularly speaks on conscious leadership and the future of wellness. Jayne divides her time between Aspen, Colorado, and New York City, where she continues to expand the reach and impact of her innovative programs.

In this episode:

(0:00:00) Introduction of Jayne Gottlieb, collaborative sisterhood and growth, what we are loving right now
(07:20) Dance and yoga integration for personal growth - mindfulness, dance, and intention in movement classes, spiritual fulfillment over financial gain in business
(17:50) What does “Came Here to Love” mean to Jayne? Reflecting on love in a musical taxi ride, embracing whatever path you take on the journey to love
(24:29) Establishing flexible self-care daily rituals, balancing public service and personal boundaries
(36:36) Navigating and shaping life's flow with innate wisdom and boundaries, differentiating between ego and true self
(41:27) Finding calm, sitting in stillness, using movement and breath to redirect the mind, spending time with your soul
(48:00) When is life most meaningful?
(51:20) The journey of love, wholeness and love as transformative gateways, maintaining love awareness in challenging interactions, focusing on self-inquiry
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Resources:

The Ultimate Taxi in Aspen - https://www.ultimatetaxi.com/

Connect with Jayne on Instagram - @jaynegottlieb

Explore Jayne's work at www.aspenshakti.com

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Innovation and Creativity as an Expression of Love with Patricia Mendivil

In this captivating episode of "Came Here to Love," host Liz Logan engages in a heart-centered conversation with Patricia Mendivil, the creative visionary behind Mexican design company Tata Mosaics. Listeners will embark on a journey through the vibrant design elements of Mexico and other cultures, integrating cultural traditions into modern design through food, crafts, and architecture. Together, Liz and Patricia explore the potential of natural materials to create wellness-centered, sustainable living spaces, while also navigating the intricate dance of entrepreneurship and soulful discovery in a rapidly changing digital world. Patricia and Liz highlight the power of creativity as an expression of inner love, encouraging a collective movement toward compassion, balance, and purpose in both personal and professional realms.

Patricia Mendivil Favela founded TATA in 2015 to work with artisanal processes and natural materials. With her background in architecture, she develops design models to create a conscious relationship with the objects we consume and the value of their process. She engages in projects that embrace the imperfection of the earth and its differences as natural beauty; working alongside architectural studios, designers and great regenerative minds to continue to materialize Tata’s purpose.

In this episode:

(00:00) What we love right now - San Miguel de Allende, MX and travels in Greece, connecting cultural traditions through food, crafts, and design with Patricia Mendevil, owner of Tata Mosaics, inspired by travels to Greece and Mexico, ancient/modern style
(06:22) Patricia’s path, connecting earth and urban architecture, integration of traditional techniques in contemporary projects in cities
(18:39) Tata Mosaics, designing healthier living spaces with earth-friendly materials, embracing sustainability, and the transformative power of purposeful living
(22:37) A transformative moment, entrepreneurship and personal growth are intertwined, with authenticity and alignment being challenged in a changing world
(30:29) Discovering love through inner creativity, love as an intrinsic force within us, expressed through creativity and shared in a collective journey
(33:08) Encouraging the listening audience to do anything creative to build up that creativity, balance, and compassion in your life and art
(36:44) Closing questions
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Resources:

https://tatamosaicos.com/