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​"86 the World" is a podcast that delves into the intricate world of culinary arts through the lens of Stoic philosophy. Hosted by a seasoned chef, each episode explores the profound connections between the heat of the kitchen and the principles of Stoicism, offering listeners a unique perspective on resilience, mindfulness, and personal growth. Join us as we navigate the challenges of the culinary world, sharing stories, meditations, and insights that inspire both aspiring chefs and philosophy enthusiasts alike.

  1. Trauma?

    10.07.2025

    Trauma?

    There’s a hidden truth in the restaurant world we don’t say out loud: many of us ended up here not just because we love food, but because chaos felt familiar. In this episode, Richard Potts explores the connection between personal trauma and the high-intensity culture of professional kitchens. Why do some thrive in the pressure while others burn out? What does it mean to lead from pain, and how do we shift that story? This episode is for the chefs, owners, and industry professionals who are ready to break the cycle. To build kitchens that heal, rather than harm. To run toward the dream, not away from the past.

    6 мин.
  2. The Fractal Self

    03.07.2025

    The Fractal Self

    What if the life you’re living isn’t really your own? In this episode, Richard invites listeners to wake up from the inherited dreams and roles we've accepted without question. The Fractal Self is a call to reclaim the complexity, creativity, and authenticity that define who you truly are. Through personal insight and poetic reflection, this episode challenges the safety of conformity and champions the wild beauty of self-expression. For those ready to break the mold and live a life shaped by their own design, this is where the journey begins.

    5 мин.
  3. Illumination and Insanity

    26.06.2025

    Illumination and Insanity

    In this episode, we explore the tension between illumination and insanity. Drawing on Edgar Allan Poe and the concept of punctuated equilibrium, he unpacks how life's most transformative moments are often the most chaotic. Clarity and madness are not opposites, but reflections of the same inner process. Through discipline, structure, and self-awareness, we learn to navigate the highs and lows that shape our evolution. If you’ve ever felt caught between breakthrough and breakdown, this conversation offers a grounded path forward.

    6 мин.
  4. Thought: Everything you believe is shifting. Are you paying attention?

    19.06.2025

    Thought: Everything you believe is shifting. Are you paying attention?

    The world is changing. The beliefs that shaped our past are fading, replaced by new ideas, new narratives, and new gods of our own making. But are we truly thinking for ourselves, or are we just following a different script? "Understand" explores the evolution of belief, the fluid nature of thought, and the hidden forces shaping our perception of reality. Ideas are never fixed—they are alive, growing, and mutating. The question is, are you evolving with them?

    3 мин.
  5. The Weight Behind the Plate: You Are Not Your Output.

    12.06.2025

    The Weight Behind the Plate: You Are Not Your Output.

    This episode is a reckoning. For the cooks who’ve been praised, promoted, and applauded...only to feel nothing. For the ones who can execute flawlessly while silently falling apart. For the ones who’ve forgotten who they were before the noise. It’s not about burnout as collapse. It’s about burnout that hides behind clean aprons and perfect mise. It’s about the quiet erosion of self when output becomes identity. And it’s about what’s left when the lights go out, the guests go home, and all that remains is you. This isn’t a tribute to the grind. It’s a reminder that real mastery is found in stillness, not in speed. The food doesn’t define you. The stars don’t save you. You are not your output. It’s time to remember who you were before anyone was watching.

    5 мин.
  6. The Summit: The Truth Hides in Plain Sight.

    05.06.2025

    The Summit: The Truth Hides in Plain Sight.

    A student seeks enlightenment. A master offers him everything, yet it is not enough. In this episode of "Understand," we explore the nature of perception, the vastness within, and the paradox of wanting more. If all things come from nothing, and all things return to nothing, what is left for us to seek? Is enlightenment a destination, or is it simply being? Let’s step into the darkness and find out.

    5 мин.
  7. Burned: When the Fire Goes Out

    29.05.2025

    Burned: When the Fire Goes Out

    What happens when the fire that once drove you begins to fade? This episode dives deep into the quiet truth of burnout in the kitchen. It is not about hustle or glory, it is about the moment you stop tasting your own food. The moment you still show up, still move, but feel like a stranger in your own station. This is a reflection on the erosion that burnout brings, the silence that follows, and the long road back to something real. For those who have worked through the pain, for those still standing in the heat, and for those quietly wondering if they still care, this is a space to pause, breathe, and remember what brought you here in the first place. Let's dive deep on this episode of 86theWorld.

    5 мин.
  8. The Crate in the Corner…on why I left fine dining

    22.05.2025

    The Crate in the Corner…on why I left fine dining

    In this episode, Richard reflects on a turning point while working in a Michelin-starred kitchen alongside two industry giants. What began as admiration slowly transformed into realization. Through the haze of endless service and the pursuit of recognition, he began to question the cost. The Crate in the Corner is a meditation on burnout, misplaced validation, and the moment we stop chasing what we never needed in the first place.

    4 мин.
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​"86 the World" is a podcast that delves into the intricate world of culinary arts through the lens of Stoic philosophy. Hosted by a seasoned chef, each episode explores the profound connections between the heat of the kitchen and the principles of Stoicism, offering listeners a unique perspective on resilience, mindfulness, and personal growth. Join us as we navigate the challenges of the culinary world, sharing stories, meditations, and insights that inspire both aspiring chefs and philosophy enthusiasts alike.

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