A Chef's recipe for sober success

In this compelling episode, we sit down with David Wilson, a remarkable chef and former client at Rehabs UK, who courageously battled alcoholism in London's restaurant scene. From grappling with anxiety to reaching rock bottom, David shares his journey of self-discovery and sobriety. Delve into the pivotal moments, including his time in rehab, the transformative power of the 12 Steps programme, and the challenges of resuming life as a chef in sobriety. Join us as David reflects on making amends, forgiveness, and navigating the trails of recovery. Discover the inspiring story of how he found a new calling at The Perfect Place to Grow, a cooperative empowering young people in the workforce. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibilities that unfold when we choose a path of recovery. If you enjoyed this episode we recommend watching this one with Professor Luke Trainor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8xLbzTbxY&t=0s Find out more about A Perfect Place To Grow : https://www.theperfectplacetogrow.org Follow us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/49s2oay Twitter / X: https://bit.ly/3SuNVVi Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MChbFZ Book a free assessment on our website - https://rehabsuk.com/contact/ 00:00 Intro 03:50 Struggling with anxiety 06:00 Becoming a Chef 09:30 Realising something had to change - hitting rock bottom 13:35 Going into Rehab 17:30 A power greater than self 20:45 New Years Eve Party in Rehab 25:00 The foundation of the 12 Steps programme, it’s not about God 32:00 Travelling after rehab and finding a new calling35:00 The rise of tomato Dave - giving back to the community37:25 When one door closes, another one opens 41:00 What recovery looks like on a daily basis - one step at a time 52:00 Is the glass half full or half empty? 01:00:00 Learning to cope with difficult situations, break ups and losing jobs. 01:04:00 Making Amends and Forgiveness 01:20:00 Resuming life as a chef in sobriety 01:26:00 The bridge to normal living 01:30:00 Living the dream & accepting life has its challenges 01:40:00 Do I need to change this or accept it? 01:49:00 Closing remarks, the future for Rehabs UK

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