It all starts at the table —
because real food, real connection, and real joy
are the foundation for a life you’ll never regret.

I’m Catherine Richey—chef, certified life + health coach, and creator of The Story Behind the Plate.

After 14 years as a private chef, I discovered that the fastest way to reignite your spark, reclaim your energy, and reconnect with what really matters begins at the table—and grows into every part of your life.

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From Serving Dinners to Serving Purpose:

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I've always been in the business of care - first as a first-grade teacher, later as a private chef to families and executives across the country.

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But it wasn't until I blended my culinary background with psychology and coaching that I discovered my true gift:

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Helping people to reclaim joy

through ritual, food, and connection.

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That's what brought me here - to your screen.

To help you start your own reset.

Not with a diet. Not with a to-do list.

But with a question:

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What's the story behind your plate?...

and is it one you're proud to tell?

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I help purpose-driven individuals and couples move from feeling ‘fine’ to feeling fully alive again—through coaching that blends joyful rituals, nourishing habits, and the kind of connection that creates a life you’re proud to live.