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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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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
This week on The Burnt Chef Journal, Kris Hall is joined by Neil Rippington, Director of the College Community Programme at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, and Stelios Kiosses, Course Director and Tutor in Culinary Psychology at the University of Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education, alongside his work as a psychotherapist, Clinical Lead, and author.
Together, they explore the fascinating field of culinary psychology - the mind-body connection through food. From emotional eating and neurogastronomy to gastrophysics and mindful eating, this conversation unpacks how what we eat shapes our emotional well-being and mental health.
Neil and Stelios also share insights into their new 8-week online course with Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education, designed to help participants understand the science and psychology behind food choices.
Want to go deeper?
📘 Pre-order Neil’s upcoming book: Karnac Books
🎓 Explore the course: Culinary Psychology – University of Oxford
Tune in to discover how food is far more than fuel - it’s a powerful influence on the mind, emotions, and overall health.
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