Changing the Narrative: Joe Bentley on Loss, Resilience, and Speaking Up

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions around suicide and mental health challenges. Please listen with care.

In this powerful episode of The Burnt Chef Journal, Kris Hall sits down with Burnt Chef ambassador Joe Bentley for an open and deeply personal conversation ahead of Suicide Prevention Day. Joe shares his journey through mental health struggles, including a life-altering breakdown and the tragic loss of his father to suicide during childhood.

Together, they explore the importance of breaking the silence, the lessons Joe has learned about vulnerability and seeking help, and why changing the narrative around suicide is crucial in the hospitality industry and beyond.

From preparing to climb Kilimanjaro to facing his darkest moments, Joe’s story is one of strength, honesty, and hope. If you or someone you know has been impacted by mental health challenges, this episode is a must-listen.

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