Conversations for Thriving Together: Guest Callum Hann

What if food was more than fuel and instead a powerful pathway to connection, confidence, and wellbeing?

In this episode, I’m joined by Callum Hann - Australian chef, author, and co-founder of Sprout Cooking School - to explore how cooking, shared meals, and food education can support wellbeing in young people, families, and school communities.

Callum shares insights from his journey through hospitality, restaurants, and education, and reflects on: how food creates connection and belonging, why cooking builds confidence and life skills, what schools and families can do to foster healthier relationships with food and the role of joy, creativity, and community in wellbeing.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that wellbeing doesn’t always start with a program....sometimes it starts around the kitchen bench.

And if you enjoy the podcast series, buy a copy of "Thriving Together: A Blueprint for Flourishing Staff and Students" at https://www.davidkolpak.com.au/ or through Amba Press