Feeding The Soul Podcast

What happens when you suddenly find yourself cooking under enormous pressure, surrounded by cameras, competition, and expectations?Chef Christina Miros joins Feeding the Soul to talk about finding her footing in the world of televised culinary competition, including her experience on Next Level Chef, and how she learned to fight the urge to become overwhelmed and simply focus on the food in front of her.We talk Greek food, culinary identity, competition, confidence, and the experiences that have helped shape Christina into the chef she is today.It’s a conversation about much more than cooking. It’s about trusting yourself when the pressure rises, staying connected to who you are, and continuing to move forward even when you have no idea what the next challenge is going to bring.Feeding the Soul: The Conversations Behind the Food

Dom joins Feeding the Soul for a funny, wide-ranging conversation between two longtime friends.We talk about his incredible experiences working with chefs, the memorable personalities and moments he has encountered along the way, and the goals he hopes to pursue in the future.We also laugh. A lot.What starts as a conversation about food and the culinary world quickly turns into stories, tangents, inside jokes, and the kind of effortless hilarity that only happens when two friends sit down with no shortage of material.Funny, personal, unpredictable, and full of heart, this episode is Dom in his natural habitat.

Chef Elizabeth Falkner joins Feeding the Soul for a conversation that was so natural, easy, and fun that more than an hour seemed to fly by.Elizabeth opens up about her career in restaurants, the role creativity has played throughout her life, and the personal experiences that have helped shape her path. She also takes us inside her work as chair of the James Beard Awards Committee and discusses the responsibility, perspective, and thoughtfulness involved in helping guide one of the culinary industry’s most important institutions.Along the way, we share stories, laughs, unexpected detours, and an honest discussion about food, reinvention, and continuing to find new ways to create.This is exactly the kind of conversation Feeding the Soul was created for.

Chef Shirley Chung joins Dino Mangano for Episode 6 of The Giving Chain.Shirley discusses the intensity of competition cooking, the challenges of opening a restaurant, and the experiences that have shaped her journey through the culinary world. It is an honest, thoughtful, and entertaining conversation with one of the industry’s most memorable personalities.Listen now and discover why Chef Shirley Chung is the next link in The Giving Chain.Follow Feeding the Soul for more conversations with the chefs, creators, and change-makers shaping the culinary community.

Chef Britt Rescigno joins Feeding The Soul Podcast for a conversation full of heart, humor, honesty, and the kind of fire that has made her one of the most memorable chefs on television and beyond.In this episode, Britt talks about her journey through the culinary world, the pressure of competing, the lessons that shaped her, and what it really takes to keep showing up when the path is anything but easy. We get into food, identity, resilience, creativity, confidence, and the moments that helped her become the chef and person she is today.This is a regular Feeding The Soul episode, not part of The Giving Chain mini-series, and it is one I’ve been excited to finally share.Listen now, and don’t forget to follow Feeding The Soul Podcast on Spotify for more conversations with chefs, creators, and people who remind us why food matters.

Stephanie Izard joins Feeding the Soul Podcast for a conversation about family, hospitality, creativity, and giving back.Stephanie is a James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra, and Valley Goat. She became widely known as the first female chef to win Top Chef, but this conversation goes beyond the résumé.In this episode, Stephanie talks about traveling with her son Ernie, staying connected to the joy of food, building restaurants with personality, and showing up for others through hospitality.This episode is part of our Giving Chain series in partnership with the Guy Fieri Foundation, highlighting people in food and hospitality who use their platforms to support their communities.Listen for a thoughtful, personal conversation about what it means to build a life around food, family, and impact.

Chef Lee Anne Wong joins Feeding The Soul Podcast for Episode 4 of The Giving Chain, a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the deeper meaning of hospitality.Known for her work as a chef, restaurateur, television personality, and owner of Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, Lee Anne has built a career around creativity, grit, and connection. In this episode, she shares how food has shaped her life, what it means to keep showing up through change, and why feeding people can become one of the most powerful forms of service.This is a conversation about rebuilding, community care, and the kind of hospitality that reaches far beyond the plate.

Chef Domenica Catelli joins The Giving Chain for a heartfelt conversation about family legacy, Sonoma County hospitality, and the deeper purpose behind feeding people well.As the chef and co-owner of Catelli’s in Geyserville, Domenica has helped carry forward five generations of family tradition while building a career as an author, TV personality, and advocate for organic, locally sourced food. Her story is about much more than restaurants — it’s about home, resilience, and the quiet ways food can strengthen a community. In this episode, we talk about what it means to honor where you come from, how hospitality can become a form of service, and why the table is still one of the most powerful places to connect.

In Episode 2 of The Giving Chain, we sit down with Chef Tracey Shepos Cenami for a conversation about food, wine, hospitality, and the deeper purpose behind a life spent bringing people together.Tracey’s story is rooted in craft, connection, and community. From the kitchen to the table, she has built a career around creating experiences that feel generous, thoughtful, and deeply human. In this episode, we talk about the moments that shaped her path, the people who influenced her along the way, and what it means to use food as a way to give back.This conversation is about more than cooking. It is about care, intention, mentorship, and the ripple effect that happens when one person chooses to serve with heart.Episode 2: The Next LinkFeaturing Chef Tracey Shepos CenamiWatch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories from chefs, winemakers, and hospitality leaders who are making an impact beyond the plate and glass.

The Giving Chain starts here. In this first episode, I sit down with Maneet Chauhan to kick off a new series focused on chefs and leaders in the food and wine world who are using their platform to give back.  Maneet sets the tone for the entire series, introducing the mission behind the Giving Chain and highlighting the work of the Guy Fieri Foundation.This conversation goes beyond food. It’s about impact, purpose, and what it means to use your success to help others.About the Giving Chain: Each guest nominates the next, creating a chain of conversations connected by one idea… giving back.New episodes coming soon.#FeedingTheSoul #GivingChain #ManeetChauhan #FoodPodcast #ChefInterview

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Chef, rancher, and nonprofit leader Duskie Estes brings humor, wisdom, and radical kindness to Feeding The Soul. From her days on Iron Chef to her work with Farm to Pantry, Duskie shares how she’s turned food rescue and sustainability into joyful activism. Her episode is a reminder that good food, done right, can nourish people and the planet — and that service can be delicious.

Chef Michael Reed brings his soulful, ingredient-driven philosophy to the table in this inspiring episode of Feeding The Soul. From running a bustling restaurant with his wife Kwini to mentoring young chefs and advocating for food access in Los Angeles, Michael shares how purpose, flavor, and social impact are woven into every dish he creates. This episode explores the power of food to heal, uplift, and unify communities.

Restaurateur, business strategist, and powerhouse behind Poppy + Rose, Kwini Reed shares how she built a mission-driven hospitality brand rooted in community, equity, and heart. In this conversation, she opens up about leading with intention, supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship — all while building spaces where people feel seen, heard, and fed in every sense of the word.