Melinda Dorn is an Industry Peer Support Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (aka CHOW) a Denver based nonprofit whose mission it is to connect restaurant and hospitality workers with resources to support recovery and mental health. Their goal is to create a community where folks can share successes and struggles in life and at work, hear new ideas, take a pause and reconsider what matters. Prior to her role with CHOW, Melinda worked as a chef for almost 30 years in the US and abroad.  In that time, she discovered that what she really loved about the restaurant industry was it's people, so in 2016, she returned to college to study chemical and mental health in foodservice environments from an academic/clinical lens.
CulinaRecovery Website:
<a href='https://www.culinarecovery.com'>https://www.culinarecovery.com</a>
CHOW Website:
<a href='https://www.chowco.org'>https://www.chowco.org</a>
Kitchen Brain Website:
<a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'>https://www.kitchenbrainx.com</a>
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
<a href='https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching'>https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Melinda Dorn is an Industry Peer Support Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (aka CHOW) a Denver based nonprofit whose mission it is to connect restaurant and hospitality workers with resources to support recovery and mental health. Their goal is to create a community where folks can share successes and struggles in life and at work, hear new ideas, take a pause and reconsider what matters. Prior to her role with CHOW, Melinda worked as a chef for almost 30 years in the US and abroad.  In that time, she discovered that what she really loved about the restaurant industry was it's people, so in 2016, she returned to college to study chemical and mental health in foodservice environments from an academic/clinical lens.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CulinaRecovery Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.culinarecovery.com'&gt;https://www.culinarecovery.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CHOW Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.chowco.org'&gt;https://www.chowco.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kitchen Brain Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'&gt;https://www.kitchenbrainx.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching'&gt;https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Melinda Dorn is an Industry Peer Support Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (aka CHOW) a Denver based nonprofit whose mission it is to connect restaurant and hospitality workers with resources to suppor...

Melinda Dorn is an Industry Peer Support Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (aka CHOW) a Denver based nonprofit whose mission it is to connect restaurant and hospitality workers with resources to support recovery and mental health. Their goal is to create a community where folks can share successes and struggles in life and at work, hear new ideas, take a pause and reconsider what matters. Prior to her role with CHOW, Melinda worked as a chef for almost 30 years in the US and abroad.  In that time, she discovered that what she really loved about the restaurant industry was it's people, so in 2016, she returned to college to study chemical and mental health in foodservice environments from an academic/clinical lens.
CulinaRecovery Website:
https://www.culinarecovery.com
CHOW Website:
https://www.chowco.org
Kitchen Brain Website:
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching
 

S:2 E:4 Melinda Dorn

Harrison Keevil, Chef/Owner of the first "Virtual Food Hall," Multiverse Kitchens talks concept development, mental health, the state of the industry, and creating a positive work environment for his team.
 
Multiverse Kitchens Website:
<a href='https://www.multiversekitchens.com'>https://www.multiversekitchens.com</a>
 
Follow Multiverse on Instagram:
<a href='https://www.instagram.com/multiversekitchens/'>https://www.instagram.com/multiversekitchens/</a>
 
Kitchen Brain Website:
<a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'>https://www.kitchenbrainx.com</a>
 
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching

<description>&lt;p&gt;Harrison Keevil, Chef/Owner of the first "Virtual Food Hall," Multiverse Kitchens talks concept development, mental health, the state of the industry, and creating a positive work environment for his team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Multiverse Kitchens Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.multiversekitchens.com'&gt;https://www.multiversekitchens.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow Multiverse on Instagram:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/multiversekitchens/'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/multiversekitchens/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kitchen Brain Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'&gt;https://www.kitchenbrainx.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Harrison Keevil, Chef/Owner of the first "Virtual Food Hall," Multiverse Kitchens talks concept development, mental health, the state of the industry, and creating a positive work environment for his team.
 
Multiverse Kitchens Website:
https://www.m...

Harrison Keevil, Chef/Owner of the first "Virtual Food Hall," Multiverse Kitchens talks concept development, mental health, the state of the industry, and creating a positive work environment for his team.
 
Multiverse Kitchens Website:
https://www.multiversekitchens.com
 
Follow Multiverse on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/multiversekitchens/
 
Kitchen Brain Website:
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
 
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching
 

S:2 E:3 Harrison Keevil

Host Mike Matarazzo interviews Executive Director of Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness (CHOW) Erin Boyle and Founder of CHOW John Hinman.  These two guests offer hospitality professionals some amazing resources for mental health and creating better work environments.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host Mike Matarazzo interviews Executive Director of Culinary Hospitality Outreach &amp; Wellness (CHOW) Erin Boyle and Founder of CHOW John Hinman.  These two guests offer hospitality professionals some amazing resources for mental health and creating better work environments.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Host Mike Matarazzo interviews Executive Director of Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness (CHOW) Erin Boyle and Founder of CHOW John Hinman.  These two guests offer hospitality professionals some amazing resources for mental health and creating b...

Host Mike Matarazzo interviews Executive Director of Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness (CHOW) Erin Boyle and Founder of CHOW John Hinman.  These two guests offer hospitality professionals some amazing resources for mental health and creating better work environments.

S:2 E:2 Erin Boyle & John Hinman - CHOW

Host Mike Matarazzo gives an overview of what to expect in Season 2
For information on Life and Leadership Coaching go to:
<a href='https://www.bebettercp.com'>https://www.bebettercp.com</a>
Kitchen Brain Website
<a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'>https://www.kitchenbrainx.com</a>
YouTube
<a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain'>https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain</a>
Follow Kitchen Brain on Instagram:
<a href='https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast'>https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host Mike Matarazzo gives an overview of what to expect in Season 2&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For information on Life and Leadership Coaching go to:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bebettercp.com'&gt;https://www.bebettercp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kitchen Brain Website&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'&gt;https://www.kitchenbrainx.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YouTube&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow Kitchen Brain on Instagram:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Host Mike Matarazzo gives an overview of what to expect in Season 2
For information on Life and Leadership Coaching go to:
https://www.bebettercp.com
Kitchen Brain Website
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain
F...

Host Mike Matarazzo gives an overview of what to expect in Season 2
For information on Life and Leadership Coaching go to:
https://www.bebettercp.com
Kitchen Brain Website
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain
Follow Kitchen Brain on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast
 

S:2 E:1 Season Two Premiere with Mike Matarazzo

In this micro episode, Mike lends his perspective on Balance
Kitchen Brain Website
<a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'>https://www.kitchenbrainx.com</a>
Chefs for Change Facebook Group
<a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/3698740926813323'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/3698740926813323</a>
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website
<a href='https://www.bebettercp.com'>https://www.bebettercp.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this micro episode, Mike lends his perspective on Balance&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kitchen Brain Website&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kitchenbrainx.com'&gt;https://www.kitchenbrainx.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chefs for Change Facebook Group&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/3698740926813323'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/3698740926813323&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bebettercp.com'&gt;https://www.bebettercp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this micro episode, Mike lends his perspective on Balance
Kitchen Brain Website
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
Chefs for Change Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3698740926813323
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website
https://www.bebe...

In this micro episode, Mike takes one of the post topics from the Chefs for Change Facebook Group and lends his perspective on the definition of balance.

Defining Balance

Host and Chef Michael Matarazzo interviews Chefs, industry professionals, and mental health experts to bring light to the inner workings of professional kitchens and the Chefs who run them.

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