Coach Willie Blake Shares His Favorite Childhood Comfort Foods, from Chicken Nuggets and Mac and Cheese to Hot Dogs and Memories of His Mother’s Cooking episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 24 MIN

Coach Willie Blake Shares His Favorite Childhood Comfort Foods, from Chicken Nuggets and Mac and Cheese to Hot Dogs and Memories of His Mother’s Cooking

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Coach Willie Blake is a high performance and career coach who helps adults recognize dyslexia as an advantage and use their unique strengths to accelerate their professional growth. During this conversation, Willie steps away from career coaching to share the comforting foods that shaped his childhood. As a very selective eater growing up, he found comfort in familiar favorites such as chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and hot dogs. His memories offer a warm reminder that our favorite foods are often connected to childhood, family, and the people who cared for us.

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