235 | Kimberly Flear: Redefining Hospitality Mental Health

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. 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.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview00:21 - Meet Kimberly Flear: Mental Health Advocate02:03 - The Stigma of Mental Health in Hospitality03:30 - Kimberly's Personal Journey and Industry Challenges10:09 - Pathways to Recovery and Support Systems20:20 - Self-Care Practices and Personal Growth25:57 - Future Vision and Industry Change31:46 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLinks In The ShowLast Call Coaching | Sobriety Support for Hospitality WorkersKimberly on LinkedinStay Tall & Frosty and Lead from Your Heart,AdamJoin the Crew & Support The Show @Subscribe: Learn More @ Like, Follow & Subscribe to Chef Life Radio @ Listen to Chef Life Radio Chef Life Media LLC