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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 Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, chef and restaurateur Stevie McCarry peels back the layers of life in hospitality - from competing on Great British Menu to confronting addiction, depression, and type 1 diabetes.
Stevie shares the raw realities of running a family-run business built on values, not just profit. We talk about the extra weight of doing things the right way, the loneliness of leadership, and the myths of perfection that haunt so many in the kitchen. He also shines a light on how collaboration, community, and care are reshaping the future of our industry.
From mental health aftercare and outdoor foraging to morning yoga with the team - this episode is a heartfelt look at what happens behind the pass.
Stevie’s story is honest, inspiring, and essential listening for hospitality professionals everywhere. Because in an industry that rarely stops, this conversation reminds us why slowing down matters.
Thank you Stevie!
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