The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

In 1987, Chef David Bouley opened his own restaurant, Bouley, in TriBeCa. Among many accolades, Bouley earned several four-star reviews in The New York Times, seven James Beard Foundation awards for best restaurant and best chef, named “Best Chef in America” by Herald Tribune, TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards “The Best Restaurant in the United States” and #14 in the world, 29 out of 30 rating in Zagat and ranked #1 in New York City for many years. One of the most health-conscious chefs in the world, with a strong focus and research for diners with health concerns; Chef Bouley’s approach has won him a lifetime achievement award from Dr. Peter Green, Director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and a lifetime achievement award from Dr. Barry Smith, President of the Rogosin Institute and Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. In 2015, Chef Bouley received the honorary title of “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador,” a government award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for exemplifying the spirit of “Washoku,” meaning “harmony of food” in Japanese. Chef Bouley was also invited to be the commencement speaker for the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut. There, he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, “honoris causa.” Socials Website: DavidBouley.com and BouleyatHome.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: DavidBouley and BouleyatHome For information regarding your data privacy, visit

Meik Wiking founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2011, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He consults cities, governments and organisations around the world on happiness. He has advised the Minister of State for Happiness in the UAE, the state of Jalisco in Mexico and the city of Goyang in South Korea, among others. He holds a degree in business and political science and has previously worked for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is the author of two globally bestselling books: The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke . Meik Wiking’s new book The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Hold Onto Happy Moments is published 19th September by Penguin Life, £12.99 hardback. Instagram: @meikwiking Facebook: /meikwiking1 Twitter: @meikwiking For information regarding your data privacy, visit

Venetia is a digital content creator and sustainability activist with a passion for slow fashion and mindful living. She’s the creator of the 5 star rated podcast

Christie Watson is an award winning, bestselling writer. She has a special interest in nursing and mental health having spent twenty years working as a nurse, and holds an honorary Doctor of Letters for her contribution to nursing and the arts. She is Patron of the Royal College of Nursing Foundation.  Her first novel, Tiny Sunbirds, Far Away, won the Costa First Novel and Waverton Good read awards and her second novel, Where Women Are Kings, also international achieved critical acclaim. Her non-fiction The Language of Kindness, was published in 2018 and was a number one Sunday Times Bestseller. It was a Book of the Year in The Evening Standard, New Statesman, The Times, The Guardian and The Sunday Times. It has been translated into 23 languages, and spent five months in the Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller lists. It is currently being adapted for theatre and television. Twitter: @tinysunbird Insta: christiewatsonwriter Website:

Dr Heather McKee is the UK’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist, consultant and founder of