Ain't Dead Yet EP #3: Hitting Rock Bottom: Navigating It's Depths And Rising - Philip Speer

On todays episode, renowned Austin chef and restaurateur Philip Speer joins us. Phillip is the owner and operator of Comedor, a highly acclaimed restaurant in downtown Austin. He is also the founder of the Comedor Run Club (CRC) and serves as the Austin chair and non-profit board member for Ben's Friends, an organization supporting hospitality industry professionals in their sobriety journey.
Key topics discussed include Phillip's personal journey with addiction and sobriety, the challenges of overcoming addiction in the hospitality industry, the role of running and fitness in maintaining sobriety, the importance of therapy and self-work in recovery, building a supportive community, finding purpose and motivation in sobriety, Phillip's involvement with Ben's Friends, providing a safe space for those in the food and beverage industry to connect and support one another in their sobriety journey, the concept of rock bottom and its subjectivity, the transformative power of vulnerability and sharing one's story, the ongoing nature of personal growth and self-discovery in sobriety, and more.