Heard is the podcast for chefs and restaurant pros ready to beat burnout, grow their careers, and build sustainable lives in hospitality. Hosted by food journalist Ryan King, each episode dives into mental health, leadership, and work-life balance with real talk from chefs, wellness experts, and industry leaders. Whether you're facing stress or scaling up, Heard helps you become a better, healthier, more fulfilled chef. Let’s put some rest in restaurants.
#8 The Unfiltered, Uncensored, Unmissable Chef Debate
Industry experts engage in an unfiltered roundtable discussion, exploring the emotional toll of kitchen life and the importance of vulnerability, friendship, and support within the hospitality industry in this interview episode.
17 Jun 2025
#7 A Vision for a Better Restaurant Industry | Ben Shewry
Chef and author Ben Shewry discusses his vision for a better restaurant industry, including implementing a four-day work week and rejecting toxic kitchen hierarchies, in an interview with Ryan.
3 Jun 2025
#6 Why Do We Romanticize Abusive Kitchens?
Host Ryan interviews sociologist Ellen Meiser, who explores the romanticization of abusive kitchen environments, including toxic traditions and relentless pressure, while questioning industry norms.
19 May 2025
EP5: Fixing Health Care in Hospitality | Benefits That Work for Restaurants
In this episode of Heard, we sit down with the founder of the first affordable health insurance and wellness benefits marketplace built specifically for the hospitality industry. Learn how restaurant owners, chefs, and hospitality workers can finally access affordable coverage—without complexity or high costs. If you're passionate about building a healthier, more sustainable kitchen culture, this conversation is a must-listen. With Elizabeth Tilton, founder of OS Benefits.
5 May 2025
EP4: How to Lead The Line Under Pressure
In this episode, elite performance coach Dr. Julie Gurner shares leadership insights from the world of high-growth startups—reframed for the kitchen. Learn how to stay calm in the chaos, lead your crew through high-stress moments, and be the kind of leader that builds loyal, motivated, and happy teams.
#Chefs #Leadership #Restaurants #Kitchens #ChefPodcast
21 Apr 2025
Wired & Tired: Tracking the Science of Service
World-renowned physiologist Oliver Patrick straps biometric trackers to working chefs, revealing the intense physical toll of kitchen life. The data uncovers what’s truly happening behind the plates — from elevated stress responses to post-service crashes. Oliver breaks it all down and offers insights into how chefs can recover, reset, and return to “rest and digest” after the grueling heat of service.
7 Apr 2025
EP2: The Athlete's Playbook
What chefs can learn from elite athletes about resilience, performance, and the dangers of ignoring their mental health. With Dr Tom Ferraro.
7 Apr 2025
EP1: Lessons Learned
Top chefs talk about what’s broken in hospitality — and what’s being done to fix it.
1 Apr 2025
Heard: Trailer
Heard dives deep into the high-energy world of restaurant kitchens—where passion, pressure, and creativity collide. Hosted by Ryan King, the podcast explores the highs and lows of kitchen culture, from the magic of service to the urgent need for change. Featuring industry leaders, wellness experts, and chefs pushing for a better kitchen culture. Heard is a call to action for a healthier hospitality industry. Launching April 7th - hit follow to get the first two episodes as soon as they launch.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
24 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
43 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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