Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Growing up in a household full of brothers but shaped by strong women, I learned early that respect isn’t optional—especially in male-dominated kitchens. As a private chef living with sarcoidosis and heart failure, I’ve seen how words, attitudes, and compassion impact everyone. Here’s how childhood, chronic illness, and the culinary world taught me why speaking up matters.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear my blog posts read aloud—sarcasm, soul, and all—then you’re in luck. My new podcast Borrowed Air is the audio version of my life: a mix of chronic illness reflections, creative chaos, and a chef’s musings from the edge of exhaustion. Perfect for anyone who loves real stories told with humor, heart, and honesty.
After twenty years of living with sarcoidosis, heart failure, and more hospital visits than I can count, I’ve learned one thing: healthcare workers can make or break your experience. Some are angels in scrubs; others act like you’ve ruined their day just by existing. Here’s a raw, unfiltered look at what happens when compassion gets lost in the waiting room.
A tragic MRI accident in Westbury, NY, has one private chef and chronic illness survivor reflecting on medical safety, invisible disabilities, and the emotional weight of navigating life with sarcoidosis and heart failure. For fellow spoonies and debut authors juggling symptoms, appointments, and everything in between—this one hits close.
Tate Basildon 