Neil Saavaedra chats with Debra Borden, a licensed social worker and author who's pioneering culinary therapy. They dive into the world of cooking as a therapeutic tool, exploring how it can help people connect with their emotions and well-being. Debra shares her personal journey, from working with troubled teens to developing a formalized curriculum for culinary therapy. She discusses the science behind the benefits of cooking, including the release of feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. This conversation is a delicious exploration of the intersection of food, therapy, and creativity.