Jason Laiacona- Executive Chef- Miel

On this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio , I sit down with Jason Laiacona, Executive Chef at Miel, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about mental health in the restaurant industry. This isn’t a clinical discussion — it’s two people speaking from experience. We get into the realities of ADHD, substance abuse, and why the hospitality industry seems to attract people wired the way we are. Jason shares his personal journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what it looks like to navigate this industry while trying to take care of yourself at the same time. We also talk about what’s happening at Miel — and why the culture there is working. In an industry known for burnout, Jason breaks down how a healthier environment is possible, and what it actually takes to build one. This episode is real, reflective, and one a lot of people in this industry will see themselves in. In This Episode Jason Laiacona’s path as Executive Chef at Miel Mental health in the hospitality industry — from lived experience ADHD and how it shows up in restaurant life Substance abuse and recovery conversations Why the industry attracts certain personality types What a healthy restaurant culture actually looks like How Miel is building something different — and why it’s working

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Jason Laiacona- Executive Chef- Miel is an episode from Nashville Restaurant Radio by New Light Hospitality.

This episode is 01:35:36 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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