Sensing the Sacred: Food, Chant, and the Spirit of Hospitality with Aliye Aydin
In this heartfelt and nourishing conversation, Dr. Habīb welcomes chef, spiritual facilitator, and podcast host Aliye Aydin (@soulspacechef) to explore the deep connections between food, spirituality, and the senses. From her Turkish-American heritage to her spiritual awakening through cooking, chant, and movement, Aliye shares how she experiences connection—her definition of spirituality—in every ingredient, sound, and shared meal. Together, they reflect on the sacredness of nourishment, the healing power of radical hospitality, and the role of embodied practices like chanting and gratitude in cultivating inner light.