Andy Cooks' Incredible Journey: Overcoming Addiction And Achieving Youtube Stardom

[@4191Andrew]

Andy has sky rocketed up as one of my favorite people to watch work on this platform. Genuinely good dude.

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

I couldn't agree with you more! He really is such a down to earth, genuine person.

[@jonohoffman5644]

awesome stuff! love andy!!

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

I mean, professional culinary world is so inhumanely stressful. Most, if not all, chefs, sous, commis, line, maitre'd, servers or even dishwashers have gotten addicted to drugs at some point. So, kudos for Andy for overcoming the worst

[@jmb1101]

Great interview. I found Andy this past year and have loved watching his videos - didn't know much about him (I'm an American) so great hearing his story.

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Thank you for watching!

[@kookadoo]

Enjoyed this very much. Thanks for sharing. Was expecting some bigger struggles but he is just hard as nails, to be one of the best there is no way around it. Good guy and my main inspiration when I was starting my channel

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

He is such a legend. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@foodiecourttt]

Hey babe what you want for lunch? Dinner! 🧆 Great story! Thank you Andy for sharing. 🙌

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Thankyou for tuning in! appreciate the support

[@wphillips23]

Brilliant Andy. Illustrious career and more to come. Power to you!!! Your book is fantastic.

[@h.1864]

Really enjoyed that! Great natural chat between two fellas, well done.

[@MrOhhZulu]

Great interview mate, I know Andy didn’t know you, thought you were fantastic keeping the conversation alive ! Really enjoyed it all the best lad

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Appreciate those kind words mate! Hoping to bring you more amazing guests in Season 3

[@nikiTricoteuse]

First time seeing your channel and what a great interview. Nothing but respect for Andy - even more so after hearing him speak of what he's overcome. Even though l've been cooking for 50 odd years, I still enjoy learning something new and l love Andy's unpretentious manner and easy to follow style. I'm sure that is part of what makes his channels appealing to so many. I thoroughly enjoyed your interview style too Elliott. It was a pleasure to watch the easy interaction between you two and you asked some great questions and actually listened to the answers. Have subscribed.

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Thank you so much for the kind words and subscribing to the podcast. The support really does mean alot to me!

[@debbie9342]

I started off thinking I wouldn't watch for an hour and 12 minutes, but I thoroughly enjoyed this and watched from start to finish. Great, relaxed interview/discussion. Thanks Now we just need one with Notorious Foodie lol

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Haha how good is Notorious Foodie! Thankyou for tuning in

[@xabbu]

This is awesome! Came here for andy but left wanting more from elliot :)

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

I appreciate that! There's a couple episodes from Season 1 that go a little deeper into my story.

[@jodanmaddocks6860]

Loved this! Asking such good questions. Andy is so good at summing up what it’s like to be a chef.❤

[@jonnylons1]

Andy thanks so much for sharing, I’ve been struggling with the booze 5-6 years now and currently 37 days in (with two small slips already).

[@alisonkulatea2989]

Good on you 🙌🏼👍🏻keep going you can do this 😊👍🏻👏🙌🏼

[@jonnylons1]

Thanks Alison, really appreciate that! 74 days in the bag now, now without a few slips off the wagon but a substantial reduction overall.

[@CesarSandoval024]

How are you man! Hell yeah! Ill be frank, Andy isnt my cooking "hero" BUT we need more stories from greats whp DONT drink..

[@theresakelly4609]

Fantastic interview... glad I caught your podcast. Andy makes me giggle and smile and he's a terrific educator with cooking. Thank you for ALL you do and we need this kind of podcasts.

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wrcfreak]

Hey Kaitlin, you, are doing great. its not always easy to support somebody and kudos to the both you. I'd imagine a fair few disagreements and all, Very happy for both you an Andy. My partner has such a similar personality to Andy and it felt like an instant connection to you both. Being together someone going through alcohol abuse +drug abuse, and all the complications that come along (breaking up, family support from one side etc) I really appreciate all of it, thank you for sharing

[@dmattercooks]

This was great, thanks.

[@matthewjohnson2104]

good on you mate, love your work.

[@matt414]

You've got a great podcast flow here. Good luck with your career.

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

I really appreciate that mate!

[@outbacktom]

Really enjoyed this yarn!! Cheers!

[@Gepstra]

Awesome interview man, loved it!

[@nipcooks]

Great episode mate!

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

Thank you!

[@kerwinomalleyok]

Great episode, subbed!

[@mindyourhead.podcast]

I really appreciate the support!

[@mattchooblink]

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[@drifterdrifter9558]

I did a mental health test at a GP. He said you need to get help. Ring these places. The first one to ring me back was a lady trying to find the best counsellor for me. So I spoke to her for about 5 mins and she said I have the perfect one for you. How are you going to pay?: I am a normal Aussie worker with a family and no health insurance. If I remember it was like $150 a visit. Can't afford that. Sorry I work sorry I'm an Aussie. Sorry I'm not a dole bludger. Still struggling. So glad Andy kicked arse. Normal (slash not under privileged) we get screwed.

[@davidfincher490]

Try some university clinics they’re staffed by provisional psychologists who charge around $30 an hour.

[@drivenelement]

Medicare Mental Health Care Plan - I found a psychologist, 10 sessions for the year at $70 each out of pocket - still not cheap but far better than $150 and so worth it. Explore your options, there’s someone out there willing to help you and it won’t cost an arm & a leg.

[@ellenmelon88]

Also if you walk into a church, any pastor or priest will counsel you for free, they would be happy to and are very skilled and experienced in doing it. I hope that tthis helps.

[@darkcheaker]

​@@ellenmelon88some people are trying to avoid mental issues that come with being associated with the church. The worst place for the weary mind.

[@garryjohalcomedy]

Try getting a mental health plan from the GP. You get rebates.

[@CesarSandoval024]

If he can stop drinking I can stop drinking

[@jgpatterson38]

This was me and nearly every chef ive ever worked with..sad but true