In this episode of Chef Life Radio, I sit down with Kimberly Flear, founder of Last Call Coaching, to discuss mental health challenges in the hospitality industry and the importance of creating a recovery-friendly workplace.

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Kimberly shares her personal journey and the initiatives she champions, such as breathwork, body movement, and post-shift debriefs, as strategies to combat burnout and emotional strain.

We explore the need for a cultural shift towards support and accountability, emphasizing the importance of meeting people where they are and the long-term vision of changing industry norms.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview

00:21 - Meet Kimberly Flear: Mental Health Advocate

02:03 - The Stigma of Mental Health in Hospitality

03:30 - Kimberly's Personal Journey and Industry Challenges

10:09 - Pathways to Recovery and Support Systems

20:20 - Self-Care Practices and Personal Growth

25:57 - Future Vision and Industry Change

31:46 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links In The Show

• Last Call Coaching | Sobriety Support for Hospitality Workers
• Kimberly on Linkedin

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