Ask any server what hurts most after a double shift, sometimes it's their heads from the craziness of the day but generally it's their feet!

Your feet are the unsung heroes of the service industry - carrying you through endless hours of standing, pivoting, rushing, and somehow still smiling through the pain.

In this episode, I'm talking about the body part that literally keeps us going: our feet. From finding the right footwear that actually holds up to 12-hour shifts, to that one kind table who took one look at me limping and immediately offered sympathy, to the surprising ways restaurant layout and your own body mechanics can make or break your foot health.

We'll cover:

• The shoe brand that this server swears by
• How restaurant flow can make or break your feet
• That magical moment when a customer actually notices you're human and hurting
• The small adjustments that made a huge difference in my daily pain levels

If you've ever hobbled to your car after a shift wondering if your feet will ever recover, this episode is for you. Because taking care of your feet isn't vanity - it's survival.

Perfect for servers and hospitality workers dealing with chronic foot pain, anyone who works on their feet all day, restaurant managers looking to improve employee wellness, and people curious about the physical toll of service work.

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We've all been hangry, that uncomfortable mix of hunger and irritability that makes everything feel more difficult. But here's the thing: being an adult means managing that feeling without taking it out on the people trying to help you.

In this episode, I'm talking about the phenomenon of "hangry" customers who use their hunger as an excuse to act out in restaurants. From dramatic sighs to passive-aggressive comments to the customer who literally put his head down on the table like a exhausted toddler, I've seen it all...

We're breaking down why hunger doesn't excuse bad behavior, how servers deal with adults who can't regulate their emotions, and the difference between being genuinely hungry and using "hangry" as permission to be rude. Spoiler: If a five-year-old can learn to use their words when they're hungry, so can you!

In this episode:

• The customer who performed his hunger while waiting for his food
• Why "I'm hangry" doesn't make it okay to snap at your server
• The emotional regulation skills adults are supposed to have
• How to handle hunger like a grown-up in public spaces

If you've ever had a customer blame their behavior on being hungry — or if you've wondered why some adults act like toddlers when their blood sugar drops — this one's for you.

Perfect for current and former servers, anyone who's dealt with emotionally dysregulated adults, or people who believe hunger isn't an excuse for bad behavior.

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In this episode, we're talking about oversharing — specifically the kind that happens in restaurants, at counters, and in places where someone is legally required to be polite to you.

From customers announcing their urgent bathroom needs, to casually dropping life-altering information like divorces, affairs, and medical details mid-order, this episode explores why some people treat service workers like unwilling therapists… or confession booths.

We break down why this behavior is wildly inappropriate, why it happens so often, and how being trapped behind a smile and a name tag turns workers into emotional dumping grounds. It's awkward, it's invasive, and somehow it's always said right before you ask, "Would you like fries with that?"

In this episode:

• The psychology behind why customers overshare with service workers
• Is this behavior acceptable? (Spoiler: I don't think so)
• The question for other servers and bartenders: do you think this is okay?
• Why oversharing goes both ways — servers shouldn't do it either

If you've ever been forced to respond to way too much information with "Oh… okay 😊," this one will feel painfully familiar.

Perfect for current and former service workers, anyone who's been trapped in an awkward customer conversation, or people who want to understand what really happens behind the counter.

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