Heard Podcast: Become a Better Chef

#8 The Unfiltered, Uncensored, Unmissable Chef Debate

In this raw and unfiltered roundtable, some of the most respected voices in the industry sit down for a powerful conversation that goes far beyond the pass. This is not

#7 A Vision for a Better Restaurant Industry | Ben Shewry

What if we told you it is possible to run a restaurant where staff don’t burn out, and the business thrives? Where treating staff correctly equals better performance. I

#6 Why Do We Romanticize Abusive Kitchens?

Ryan sits down with sociologist Ellen Meiser, who has studied restaurant culture from the inside out. Together, they explore how chefs endure violence, toxic traditions,

#5 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 i

#4 Leading The Line Under Pressure | How Chefs Can Build Loyal Teams

In this episode, elite performance coach Dr. Julie Gurner shares leadership insights from high-growth startups - reframed for chefs, kitchens, and hospitality teams. Lear

#3 Line of Fire | How to Rest, Recover & Feel Better

Simple strategies chefs can use to make them feel better... Physiologist Oliver Patrick straps biometric trackers to working chefs, revealing the real impact working th

#2 The Athlete's Playbook | Lessons for Chefs From Sports Psychology

In this episode of Heard, discover what chefs can learn from elite athletes about resilience, high performance, and the dangers of ignoring their mental health. Dr. Tom F

#1 Lessons Learned | Top Chefs Discuss Hospitality Challenges

Top chefs open up about what’s broken in the hospitality industry, and what it will take to fix it. From toxic kitchen culture and burnout, to leadership, mental health,

Heard Trailer: The Podcast for Chefs

Heard dives into the fast-paced world of restaurant kitchens—where chefs balance pressure, passion, and performance every day. Hosted by food journalist Ryan King, this c