This Empty Glass

Episode 37: Cut Fingers & Mental Health

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.

Episode 36: I Don't Want To Die Like My Grandfather

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.

Episode 35: Brings You Comfort, Brings You Joy

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 really, why he does what he does. Also, please be careful out there.  Coronavirus has a LOT of us out of work and a LOT of us very isolated.  Reach out.  Get support if you need it.  If you have strength to spare, do some check-ins.  It can't hurt.

Episode 34: Wellbeing and Being Well - with Jeff Stevens

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.

Episode 33: Say Grace

You don't have to do it all at once, and you don't have to do it alone.

Episode 32: Do One Thing

Get ready for the holidays, folks, and remember to take care of yourselves.

Episode 31: Thanksgiving Prep and Nuns

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.

Episode 30: Choices, Choices

Hey!  Today we're talking about things that trigger you into feeling good, baseball and we have an interview!

Episode 29: Triggered For Good

How did we get here, what can we do for ourselves and how can we help each other?  Also, chemistry.

Episode 28: Gradual Change Brought You Here

Episode 27: The Other Side Of The Door

Look, I get it.  You have a lot of problems.  Where do you start?  Well, at the beginning.

Episode 26: Cascade Failure

So, how do we take care of ourselves when nobody is watching? Today, we head into the Heart of Darkness.  Also known as Pittsburgh.

Episode 25: On The Road

In which we talk about restaurant upbringing, managing expectations and personal responsibility.  Also there's bears.

Episode 24: Bear In A Cage

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) https://www.hftd.org/ (Hope For The Day) https://www.bensfriendshope.com/

Episode 23: Happy New Year

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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