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Sep 4, 2026 55 min

Bourdain Confidential

from From The Cheap Seats Hosted by Thad Halcli Media, LLC

On the occasion of a new hit movie about the early years of Anthony Bourdain in the food service restaurant world, we thought it would be a great idea to replay this interview. The name of movie is simply “Tony” and it has been very well reviewed. Bourdain - celebrity chef, best-selling author, and international television star -unexpectedly committed apparent suicide at age 62 - at the very zenith of his fame. How could this possibly happen? And what lessons for us lie beneath this Shakespearean tragedy? Our Interview is with Maureen Desmond, a leading professional grief coach and consultant in the Washington DC metro area. Her company is called Navigating Organizations Through Change and Loss. Maureen is outstanding and she is a listener favorite. Together, we attempt to unravel and penetrate the details of the rollercoaster life of this complicated, uniquely American person that led to his terrible demise. Enjoy her piercing insights into Anthony Bourdain’s unique life. Maureen Desmond Founder, MDesmond Coaching and Consulting Navigating Organizations Through Change and loss [email protected] 703-969-0445 www.navigatingchangeandloss.com Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We’d love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck’s coffee per month. Also, please reach out to us at [email protected], find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We’d love to hear from you!

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