Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
REPOST: Top Chef Gregory Gourdet on Reimaging his Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol and Redefining an Industry Bursting with Substance Use
REPOST: Top Chef Gregory Gourdet on Reimaging his Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol and Redefining an Industry Bursting with Substance Use
REPOST: Top Chef Gregory Gourdet on Reimaging his Relationship with Drugs and Alcohol and Redefining an Industry Bursting with Substance Use
Tuesday 14th December 2021
Chef Gregory Gourdet discusses his journey from addiction to sobriety in 'Heart of the Matter', focusing on community support and mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Gregory Gourdet: Transforming the Culinary World Through Sobriety
I physically felt like I couldn't do it anymore. It just took some deep soul-searching and getting older and looking around at what people in the world are doing and what my life is like- and realizing that I wanted more and I deserved more and I could achieve more.
What happens when the high-stakes world of fine dining meets the personal struggle of addiction? In this compelling episode of 'Heart of the Matter', Elizabeth Vargas sits down with celebrated chef Gregory Gourdet, who opens up about his journey from addiction to recovery. Gregory's story begins in the bustling kitchens of Manhattan, where late-night parties fueled by alcohol and cocaine were the norm.
His move to Portland, Oregon, marked a turning point as he found a community of chefs who had faced similar battles. Together, they worked towards sobriety and changed the narrative around substance use in the culinary industry. Gregory's candid discussion touches on the pressures of the restaurant world, the importance of mental health, and how physical activity played a crucial role in his recovery. He also highlights the power of honesty and community support in overcoming addiction.
This episode offers a raw and inspiring look into the unique challenges faced by chefs and the hope that comes with finding a supportive network.