The Spiel with Stewie

Episode Sixteen- The Thing with being a Line Cook (and Baby Chef)

The foodservice industry is one that benefits many people but understood by few. In this episode, Stewie shares her experiences and thoughts being in the profession. She starts from her childhood and how cooking influenced her to where she is now. Everyone benefits from those in the industry, but not that many know what really goes on. Listen in to learn something new, relate, and enjoy the thoughts from one of the many culinary pirates who prepare your food. Connect with Stewie online! IG: thespiel.stewie Twitter: thespiel_stewie

Episode Fifteen- The Thing with Being Gay (And Other Non-Straight Experiences)

Everyday is PRIDE Month! In this episode, Stewie reflects back on how she came to term with her sexuality. She discusses middle school crushes, first high school relationships, and the development of gender presentation. We all love to talk about pride and acceptance, but it can take us awhile to accept ourselves. There is validity in how someone identifies in the moment even if things may have been different in the past. Stewie shares her coming out journey and tackles some issues that some internal struggles that come with not fitting in with this heteronormative society. Celebrate yourself and keep that PRIDE going! Connect with Stewie online! IG: thespiel.stewie Twitter: thespiel_stewie

Episode Fourteen- The Thing with (My) Depression

It's a reunion episode! Stewie has been gone for like...awhile, and a lot has happened since then. With the pandemic going on, there have been more opportunities for people to come together and have a difficult conversation about mental health and illnesses. There has been a focus on things like depression and anxiety, but sometimes, it is hard for people to talk about or listen to. The last few months has not been easy for Stewie, but they decided to share their experience. The episode is difficult and honest. Stewie is glad to be back though! (TW: depression, suicidal ideations, assault) IG: thespiel.stewie Twitter: thespiel_stewie

Episode Thirteen- The Thing with Summer and Here's Some Love

Stewie is back to share some of summer experiences. She talks about the benefits of her internship and having time to let her creativity flow and develop. Summer will be wrapping up soon, but that just means it's time to love another! IG: thespiel.stewie Twitter: thespiel_stewie

Episode Twelve- The Thing with Loneliness

Stewie is back home from college and opens up about her issues with loneliness. Loneliness is something we all feel in our lives for a variety of reasons, and even as we try to fix it and get rid of it, it can be difficult to manage. Loneliness is something that can make things hard even when you have supportive people in our lives. IG: thespiel.stewie Twitter: thespiel_stewie