In Episode 2 of The Ritual Pantry, chefs Heather Wurz and Stephanie Stefan get real about the friendship that shaped their lives — starting with an accidental text that turned into a housewarming invite, and eventually into a deep, lifelong bond. They laugh through the early “surface-level” culinary school days, then shift into the moments that changed everything: releasing control, trusting something bigger, and finding their way back to themselves. 

This conversation dives into practical rituals and mindset shifts that actually help in real life — from breathing tools to regulate your nervous system, to reframing “I don’t have time” into “it’s not my priority right now,” and using gratitude (even for the smallest things like hot water and 

coffee) as a way to steady yourself when life feels overwhelming. They wrap with Pantry Confessions — a relatable listener moment about rest, guilt, and why slowing down isn’t optional. 

Stephanie Stefan — Instagram: @spagettitreechef | Website: spaghettitreechef.com Heather Wurz — Instagram: @theritualpantry 

● 00:00:52 — Welcome back + “22 years of friendship” intro 

● 00:01:32 — The accidental text that started it all 

● 00:03:13 — “Woo woo” + the friendship origin story gets weird (in the best way) 

● 00:04:17 — Releasing control: “I don’t know what to do” moment 

● 00:09:41 — Rituals for snapping out of a funk + breathing tools 

● 00:32:24 — Pantry Confessions: rest guilt + “Time will slow you down” 

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