"Baking Therapy" is a supportive podcast for bakers & pastry professionals facing common challenges in the industry. Addressing feelings of overwhelm, underappreciation, and other business issues, it offers practical advice and honest insights from two experienced hosts: a classically trained pastry chef and social worker, and a master cake designer with expertise in accounting and taxes. Together, they pull back the curtain on the real struggles of baking professionals and share guidance to help listeners thrive both creatively and financially.
Baking Therapy
Claim This Podcastby Nicole Bendig-Lamb & Benjamin Bishop
11 episodes
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Podcast Overview
"Baking Therapy" is a supportive podcast for bakers & pastry professionals facing common challenges in the industry. Addressing feelings of overwhelm, underappreciation, and other business issues, it offers practical advice and honest insights from two experienced hosts: a classically trained pastry chef and social worker, and a master cake designer with expertise in accounting and taxes. Together, they pull back the curtain on the real struggles of baking professionals and share guidance to help listeners thrive both creatively and financially.
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Publishing Since
9/2/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
Episode 11: Small Batches, Big Courage: How Sara Cann Rebuilt Her Life and Business
<p>Guest: Sara Cann — co‑founder of Birdie's Batch. (<a href= "https://birdiesbatch.com/pages/bio">birdiesbatch.com</a>)</p> <p>Topics we cover in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Sara's transition out of the restaurant industry and why the pandemic created the opportunity to start a cottage‑food business.</li> <li>The practical and emotional challenges of launching and scaling a home‑based food business.</li> <li>How a cancer diagnosis changed Sara's priorities, influenced her business decisions, and shaped her outlook on life (personal reflections and lessons learned).</li> <li>The role of family, community markets, and ingredient sourcing in building a brand people trust.</li> <li>Advice for other food entrepreneurs about resilience, keeping product quality consistent, and finding balance.</li> </ul>
March 31, 2026
Let's Talk! Mental Health in the Culinary World with CHOW
<p>This episode marks our exciting first interview as Ben & Nicole welcome Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos from CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness)!</p> <ul> <li>Jasmin shares the mission of CHOW and the inspiring story behind its founding.</li> <li>She discusses her personal CHOW success story and its impact on her life and career.</li> <li>The conversation highlights the importance of CHOW's movement to break old patterns and stigma in the culinary and hospitality industries.</li> <li>She shares the variety of free resources CHOW offers for culinary and hospitality workers at all levels, encouraging listeners to seek help and support.</li> <li>For more information about CHOW and their initiatives, visit <strong>chowco.org</strong></li> </ul>
March 11, 2026
Therapy in the Oven: Keeping Yourself From Getting Burnt
<p>Episode 9: Therapy in the Oven: Keeping Yourself From Getting Burnt</p> <p>In this insightful episode of the Baking Therapy podcast, hosts Ben and Nicole take a unique approach as they engage in a candid conversation about work-life balance. Here are the highlights:</p> <ul> <li>This episode follows up on their previous discussion about burnout but feels more like an authentic therapy session.</li> <li>Nicole shares her personal struggle with over-committing and the exhaustion that follows.</li> <li>Ben conducts a deep dive into the root causes of Nicole's tendency to over-schedule herself.</li> <li>Together, they explore practical strategies that bakers can implement to avoid falling into the same traps.</li> <li>Tune in to catch a teaser about an upcoming interview episode featuring a representative from the non-profit organization Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness (chowco.org), who focuses on mental health in the culinary/hospitality industry.</li> </ul> <p>Join us for this honest exploration and practical advice on maintaining a healthier work-life balance in the demanding world of baking & pastry.</p> <p> </p>
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