MIKE MESSEROFF: EMBRACING YOUR SELF-HOSPITALITY
About this episode
Mike Messerroff discusses the importance of self-hospitality and mindfulness in the high-stress food industry.
In the demanding world of the food industry, many professionals struggle with mental health and self-care. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or burned out, you’re not alone. The food industry is known for its high stress and long hours, often leading to burnout among professionals. This week I welcome back Mike Messerroff. Mike is a 30-year hospitality industry veteran turned Personal Freedom Coach and mindfulness advocate. After a high-octane career that saw him go from being JetBlue’s first-ever intern to bartending across the globe—from the Caribbean to New Zealand—Mike reached a breaking point. Despite a life that "looked perfect on Facebook," he hit a wall of deep burnout and depression while living in Breckenridge, Colorado. That "rock bottom" became the foundation for his current mission. Mike realized that the hospitality industry is expert at taking care of everyone except its own people. He now helps high-achieving leaders, chefs, and operators "unwind from the grind" and rediscover presence, clarity, and joy. Check out Episode 35 to hear all about Mikes full story. The conversation dives deep into how leaders and young culinarians can set boundaries, overcome the "burnout…
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