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The tragic loss of Benoit Violier, named the world’s greatest chef by La Liste a month before he committed suicide on January 31st this year, brings to mind the untimely death of Bernard Loiseau in 2003. Both men had reached the zenith of their culinary careers and shocked peers and patrons alike when they chose to end their lives. Scott Haas has examined such thorny issues, having written extensively on the subject of mental health in the professional kitchen. His experience as a psychologist and food writer reveals searing insights into the chef psyches and I’m honoured to have him on as this week’s Wesfood guest as we discuss whether, despite the controversies, the kitchen environment has in fact saved more lives than it has taken. ©2016 Wesley Kutner Call +34673435304 Email wesfoodpodcast@gmail.com