It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and Men’s Health Month — and we’re diving deep into both.

Today’s guest is Dr. Joe Pazona, board-certified urologist and founder of Pazona MD, who joins us to talk about something we all need more of: preventative health.

From prostate health and prostate cancer screenings to erectile dysfunction, GLP-1 medications for weight loss, hormone optimization, and the importance of regular checkups — we cover it all in this candid, eye-opening conversation designed to help you or the men in your life live longer, healthier lives.

We kick things off with a powerful conversation about women’s mental health, joined by my amazing wife Jennifer Styll, who opens up about her own experience navigating perimenopause.

This episode is for everyone. If you care about your body, your brain, or someone else's — give it a listen. It just might save a life.

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This special episode of Atlanta Restaurant Radio was recorded live at Team Hidi 2025, Giving Kitchen’s annual fundraiser hosted at iconic Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The energy was electric, the cause was powerful, and the stories were unforgettable.

We set up our mobile studio and spent the evening speaking with passionate supporters of Giving Kitchen, an organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance to food service workers. Our mission? To learn what drives these individuals to support the cause — and what Giving Kitchen means to them personally.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

• Megan McCarthy – Chef & Culinary Connector

• Jim and Kelly Chasteen – Founders of ASW Distillery

• Julie Wade – Head of Marketing at Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

• Emma Backham – Event Manager for Tito’s Vodka (GA)

• Anita Hsu – Owner of Lazy Betty

• Phil Handley – Owner of Dash Hospitality

• Wendy Gajadharsingh – Food influencer known as @thebubblytalk

• Courtney May – Senior Marketing Manager at Empire Distributors Atlanta

• And a heartwarming conversation with three generations of one family who volunteered together at the event

This episode is a celebration of generosity, community, and the restaurant industry’s enduring spirit. Tune in and be inspired by the people who show up, give back, and lift others in times of need.

GA Organics just finished the attack of the killer tomato festival and now they focus on their farmer champion program where they highlight the Chef's that actually Farm to Table. In this episode we discuss their mission, and build understanding as to why purchasing from local farmers helps your community. Stay tuned for interviews with the Farmer Champions.

Ford Fry joins us on the show for the first time. (if you wanted more with Ford, Check out Nashville Restaurant Radio from 6-18-23) Ford Owns 12 restaurants in Atlanta including The Optimist, Marcel, Superica, Little Ray, and so many more. IN this episode we talk about what that's like. When was the last time he cooked? What's next? We also talk about what its like with so many locations, how does he manage his perception? This conversation, as always, was a lot of fun, and we hope you love it!