Ashley Rath: Recovery in the Restaurant Space

#93: As a chef in New York City who specializes in opening restaurants, Ashley Rath (she/her) has years of experience in the restaurant industry. And as a person in recovery, she speaks openly and honestly about substance use disorder and sobriety, especially in the workplace. Once she started sharing, not only did she discover that other folks were in recovery, but her candor let others know that it's ok to ask for help. 

Check out the episode to hear the conversation with Ashley, including:

• The intensity of the hospitality industry, and why many folks turn to substances in that environment.
• How her role as Executive Chef has allowed her to set the ground rules to create a safe space in the kitchen for herself and others.
• The reality of seeking treatment as a professional in the hospitality industry, and the difficulties that prevent folks from getting care.
• The best advice she received while in treatment: Embrace the boredom.
• Asking for help is not a problem, and having a problem is not a problem; we are all human.

To see more from Ashley, follow her on Instagram @ashleynoelrath and check out her restaurant at https://www.twentythreegrand.com/.

Check out our episode with Mickey Bakst, Co-Founder of Ben's Friends HERE. 

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only.  This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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