This episode includes discussion of mental health struggles, depression and suicide. Please take care while listening.

Tim Read works at the intersection of hospitality, mental health and operational excellence. He’s been a physiotherapist, a Masterchef New Zealand winner, a book writer, a head chef, tech entrepreneur and a mental health advocate… all different facets of nurturing humanness and connection.

After leading kitchens around the world, he now focuses on improving and enhancing processes - with technology and AI where necessary - to not only ensure world class delivery of service but also to protect the development of kitchen staff resilience and psychological safety.

Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-read-8bba79121/

If you are struggling with depressive or suicidal thoughts, help is available. In Aotearoa New Zealand, here is where to go:

Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)

Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)

Youth services: (06) 3555 906

Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234

What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)

Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)

Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053

If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111

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