Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Natasha Sideris on Risk, Reinvention and Responsibility
14 June 2026
One of South Africa’s most respected restaurateurs. The founder behind one of the country’s most recognisable lifestyle brands. A perfectionist. A builder. And someone who admits she can be an incredibly difficult taskmaster.
But behind the success of Tasha’s is a story far more complicated than people realise.
In this episode, Natasha Sideris opens up about the pressure of building something meaningful, the sacrifices that came with ambition, and the moments that nearly broke everything. From taking enormous financial risks in the early days, to navigating deeply personal regrets, Natasha reflects on the emotional weight of success and the standards she refuses to compromise on.
She speaks candidly about leadership, loyalty, family, fear, and the burden of carrying responsibility for other people’s livelihoods, especially during moments of crisis when impossible decisions had to be made.
There are stories in this conversation that few people have heard before. Moments of doubt. Moments of survival. And moments that reveal a very different side to the woman behind the brand.
This is a conversation about resilience, identity, reinvention, and what happens when life forces you to choose between protecting the dream and protecting yourself.
◼︎About Shift Happens:
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast about transformation, resilience, performance, and becoming the best version of yourself.
Through honest conversations with remarkable people, we explore what happens when life applies pressure, when circumstances change, and when adversity forces a shift. These are stories about growth, reinvention, and the lessons hidden inside life’s most defining moments.
◼︎About Richard Sutton:
Richard Sutton is the founder and CEO of SuttonHealth, founder of The Performance Code, and a globally recognised expert in stress management, resilience, and human performance.
He is the author of The Stress Code, Stressproof – The Game Plan, and Shift Happens. For more than 25 years, Richard has worked with leaders, athletes, organisations, and healthcare professionals to help people thrive under pressure and unlock their full potential.
◼︎Learn more:
SuttonHealth: https://suttonhealth.co.za/
FirstLight Healthcare: https://www.firstlight.healthcare/
◼︎Buy Richard Sutton’s latest book, Shift Happens:
https://www.panmacmillan.co.za/author…
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