by The Burnt Chef Project
Welcome to the regular addition of The Burnt Chef Journal hosted by Kris Hall founder of The Burnt Chef Project. Join us as we explore mental health and wellbeing within the hospitality world and talk openly with our guests about the journey through their careers and experiences with mental health and stress. Listen whilst prepping, on your break, at the gym or at home as we discuss what a mentally healthy hospitality workplace looks like. We hope that you enjoy the content and that you find the open conversations refreshingly honest, relatable and potentially provide some tools to use to benefit you or your team.
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April 17, 2025
In this raw and powerful episode, Kris Hall, Founder of The Burnt Chef Project, sits down with Matt Smith, Director of External Affairs at Betknowmore UK, for a deeply honest conversation about addiction, mental health, and survival in high-pressure careers. Matt opens up about his personal journey through gambling addiction while holding down a demanding role, covering global football matches and living what many would consider a dream job. Behind the scenes, however, he was battling the collapse of a key professional relationship, rising emotional strain, and an overwhelming sense of isolation. We explore the workplace dynamics that intensified his struggles, and the turning points that led him toward recovery. Matt discusses why self-awareness, empathy, and compassion in leadership are more crucial than ever. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, colleagues, and anyone who wants to understand the human side of addiction and the importance of creating safer, more understanding work environments. Learn more about BetKnowMore UK here. Betknowmore UK’s mission is to address gambling related harm in UK communities. We are the leading provider of gambling support and training services. Get Gambling Addiction support here.
April 3, 2025
Back in December 2024, Founder of The Burnt Chef Project, Kris Hall, joined fellow speakers for an episode of The Grit Makers Podcast talking resilience. We are fortunate to be able to share this episode on The Burnt Chef Journal with thanks to The Grit Makers. Listen in as Kris Hall joins Mouna Laaragat (Head of Success - The Grit Makers), Tom Cullen (Co-Founder - Zoplo), and Gosia Kalicka (Founder - Petite Giants) for an inspiring conversation about resilience - what it means, how to cultivate it, and why it’s essential in both personal and professional life. Together, they explore the challenges that test our strength, the mindset shifts that help us push forward, and the practical strategies for building resilience in the face of adversity. Tune in for an insightful discussion filled with real-life experiences, expert perspectives, and actionable takeaways.
March 20, 2025
In this episode of The Burnt Chef Journal, we sit down with Nio DiPietrantonio to explore the intense realities of life as a chef - from the high-pressure world of hospitality to the deeply emotional experience of cooking in senior living communities. Nio shares how stress and caffeine overload in restaurant kitchens led to a minor stroke, prompting a shift in career. Now, as a chef in senior living, she navigates a different kind of pressure: the emotional weight of preparing meals for those in the final chapters of their lives. We discuss the challenges, the purpose, and the profound impact food has on quality of life. Nio is also the Founder of 'Serving Up Support: Maine' a support group to help her fellow industry workers gain access to valuable resources to assist with their mental health and to help fight the stigma associated with the hospitality industry. She is also an Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, a non-profit group advocating for better mental health and better conditions for all hospitality workers worldwide. If you’ve ever worked in hospitality or have been touched by the power of food in caregiving, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now and join the conversation!
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