A Slight Change of Plans

Best Of: A Blind Cook Becomes a Master Chef

Sep 28, 2023
Guest
Christina Ha
Renowned chef Christina Ha, legally blind by age 24, shares her inspiring story of overcoming blindness and becoming a world-renowned chef. She discusses her experience as a visually impaired contestant on MasterChef and emphasizes the importance of focusing on her own strengths. The episode also touches on grief, social isolation, and reflections on identity.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Overcoming Blindness
02:14 • 4min
3
Grief and Social Isolation
06:30 • 15min
4
Teaser and Three Ads
21:48 • 2min
5
Cooking on MasterChef as a Visually Impaired Contestant
24:01 • 15min
6
Goodbyes, Credits, and Reflections on Identity
38:49 • 2min
7
Offended by Joke Cuts, Financial Planning, All-Inclusive Vacations, and Easy Curling
40:31 • 2min