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This Empty Glass
by Chef Ben
Chef Ben has been cooking since he was a 14 year old kid, and drinking for just as long. When he stopped, things came into focus.
Episodes
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Episode 40: At Arm's Length
This is the final episode, but the struggle continues.
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Episode 39: That Old Apartment
Tonight we're talking dreams, the state of the world, thunderstorms and selfishness. But, you know, in a nice way.
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Episode 38: Tell Your Story
How do you want your story to be told? Well, first you have to figure out what your story is, then stick to it. [email protected]
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Episode 37: Cut Fingers & Mental Health
There's more than one kind of injury.
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Episode 36: I Don't Want To Die Like My Grandfather
It's worth looking at what the long-term consequences of your addictive behaviors might be. Also, it's ok to check in on folks.
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Episode 35: Brings You Comfort, Brings You Joy
I hate the phrase 'new normal', but here's how I'm handling shelter-in-place. Take care of yourselves; take care of each other.
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Episode 34: Wellbeing and Being Well - with Jeff Stevens
Tonight we have a guest! Joining us is Jeff Stevens, founder of WellBeing Brewing (wellbeingbrewing.com). WellBeing makes craft non-alcoholic beers, for the discerning sober beer aficionado. Jeff generously gave up time to talk to us about the story behind his business and who his market is and...
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Episode 33: Say Grace
Today we're starting a book club. First up, I read "Say Grace" by Steve Palmer. My recommendation: Read this book. Read it minimum twice. This book was written for restaurant folk. It was written for us.
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Episode 32: Do One Thing
You don't have to do it all at once, and you don't have to do it alone.
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Episode 31: Thanksgiving Prep and Nuns
Get ready for the holidays, folks, and remember to take care of yourselves.
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Episode 30: Choices, Choices
I used to choose to drink, now I choose not to drink. I REALLY wish it was as simple as all that. Also, let me tell you all about my job.
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Episode 29: Triggered For Good
Hey! Today we're talking about things that trigger you into feeling good, baseball and we have an interview!
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Episode 28: Gradual Change Brought You Here
How did we get here, what can we do for ourselves and how can we help each other? Also, chemistry.
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Episode 27: The Other Side Of The Door
Know thyself.
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Episode 26: Cascade Failure
Look, I get it. You have a lot of problems. Where do you start? Well, at the beginning.
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Episode 25: On The Road
So, how do we take care of ourselves when nobody is watching? Today, we head into the Heart of Darkness. Also known as Pittsburgh.
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Episode 24: Bear In A Cage
In which we talk about restaurant upbringing, managing expectations and personal responsibility. Also there's bears.
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Episode 23: Happy New Year
This time of year is tough; being sober over the holidays is tough, restaurant work is tough, but goddamn it, we are tough. Reach out if your innate badassery isn't getting you all the way there: https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa 1-800-273-8255 (Suicide Prevention Hotline)...
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Episode 22: The Pros & Cons
In this episode, we talk about the very real pros and cons of sobriety. Restaurants don't make it easy on you.
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Episode 21: Industry Health with Chef Laura McWilliams
Today we sit down with (call) a seattle chef named Laura who has launched a company aimed at changing the way chefs approach health - our own health. We talk yoga, sleep & the importance of taking time for yourself.
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Episode 20: I Did Not Die
Today, we're talking about the cook shortage, chef suicide, treating our people like people and all the times I didn't die.
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Episode 19: Hot Mess
I went to a conference and read a book. Social situations continue to be a bummer, and I had to take another long look inside.
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Episode 18: RIP Chef Tony
Yeah, these are not the feels I wanted to have today. In losing Anthony Bourdain, I have lost part of the structure of what makes me...me, at least professionally. Get help if you need help. Get rest if you need rest. Smoke 'em if you've got 'em.
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Episode 17: I'm Sorry, Jenn Louis
I unfairly judged someone; here's where I apologize. Also, where are our real responsibilities?
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Episode 16: CulinaRecovery with Melinda Dorn
It's our first interview episode! Today we chat with Melinda Dorn about restaurant culture in relation to substance abuse, her history in the industry & her ideas for changing things (for the better) into the future.
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Episode 15: What's The Plan?
So how do we make this work? Practice. We practiced drinking, now we have to practice sobriety.
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Episode 14: Slugging Average
So what do we really value in the restaurant, and what defines a cook's value TO the restaurant? Also, baseball.
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Episode 13: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Pint Glass
If I could erase all of my terrible, fuzzy memories of my drinking days, would I? Find out!
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Episode 12: The Ben Identity
Did my personality change when I quit drinking? How would I know?
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Episode 11: Oxygen Mask
Tonight we're grilling, thinking about self-care and boxing. How can you be kind to yourself and mend some bridges? I have some ideas. Also, I always give the wrong Twitter handle. I am @soberchefben on the Twitters. Sorry.
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Episode 10: Petoskey Stone
How do we mourn a loss without alcohol? Also, bread, stones and Star Wars.
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Episode 9: Party On
So you've been invited to a restaurant work party. Everyone's gonna be drinking. How does that shake out for you? Find us on iTunes & Blubrry & shit, get ahold of us @soberchefben on Twitter or [email protected] with questions, comments or if you want to be a guest!
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Episode 8: What Is Sobriety?
How do you define sobriety, for you? Because it's a tricky word. Spoilers, there IS no one definition.
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Episode 7: Where Is Home?
Where do you feel comfortable? Who are the people there? Are they really good for you? Do you remember where that giant bruise down the side of your leg came from?
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Episode 6: Anybody Out There?
So you quit drinking and everyone around you hasn't. Is anyone else out there going through this too?
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Episode 5: What Now?
So you've decided to quit drinking while maintaining your restaurant lifestyle. How do you do that? Where are your resources? Who else is doing this very same thing?
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Episode 4: How Did We Get Here?
Man oh man, there are so many reasons to drink in the restaurant industry. And it's so EASY.
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Episode 3: Why Am I?
A year ago today, we lost one of the greats. This episode is dedicated to my voluntary brother Tim. Take that break, Chef.
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Episode 2: Who Am I Not?
Why listen to me at all? What do you know about me? In this episode, I tell you who I am NOT. Spoilers, I'm not your mom.
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Episode 1: Who Am I?
Welcome to This Empty Glass, hosted by Chef Ben. I am a 24-year veteran of the restaurant energy and a 3 & 1/2 year sober fella. This podcast will be all about the pitfalls of alcoholism, drug abuse and general lawlessness that typifies restaurant work. Follow me down.
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Chef Ben has been cooking since he was a 14 year old kid, and drinking for just as long. When he stopped, things came into focus.
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