Episode 79: Zia Sheikh: From Restaurant Kitchens to Restaurant Mental Health
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English - April 18, 2019 18:09 - 49 minutes - 45 MB - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsFood Arts Business heritage radio network why food patrick mcandrew hospitality industry food startups business world artisanal food interviews podcasts Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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After spending 16 years cooking at notable restaurants including Tabla, Zahav and ABC Kitchen, Zia Sheikh knew that he had a problem. He found himself turning to drinking and substance abuse to avoid his depression and cope with the pressures of working long hours in a high-stress kitchen environment. After a night of binge drinking almost cost him his life, Zia launched his nonprofit, Restaurant After Hours, an organization dedicated to the mental health of hospitality workers.
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