Mental Health – The Real Ron Dillon

The Unspoken Truth: Addiction and Mental Health in the Hospitality Grind

The hospitality industry is fast-paced, high-pressure, and unforgiving. On the surface, it’s all about service with a smile—plates delivered hot, drinks poured cold, and guests leaving happy. But behind the scenes, a darker story unfolds. Addiction, burnout, and untreated mental health challenges have become alarmingly common among hospitality workers. And yet, few are talking about …

Beyond the Smile: Why Mental Health and Addiction Programs are Critical to the Future of Hospitality

The clinking of glasses, the rhythmic hum of conversation, the aroma of a sizzling entrée, and the ever-present smile of a server welcoming guests—these are the elements we’ve come to associate with the hospitality and service industries. They create the illusion of ease, of effortless grace under pressure. But behind that polished presentation lies a …

Breaking the Chains: The Power of Speaking Up Against Generational Trauma

Generational trauma, a shadowy inheritance passed down through families, has long lurked in the corners of our collective consciousness. It’s the unspoken pain, the patterns of behavior, the emotional scars that ripple across generations, often leaving us wondering why we feel certain anxieties or carry specific burdens. But what if we could break these chains? …

Embracing Vulnerability: The Power of Sharing Your Story

Encouraging Others to Open Up About Their Experiences and the Healing That Can Come from Storytelling Introduction: Why Your Story Matters We live in a world where silence is often safer than honesty. Where curated social media highlights replace raw reality. And where many of us—especially those who’ve been through trauma, addiction, or struggle—learn to …

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Artistic Communities:

Cultivating Creativity, Not Crisis Artistic communities are vibrant ecosystems of imagination, vulnerability, and innovation. Whether it’s music, painting, writing, dance, or theater, these creative spaces breathe life into culture and society. But behind the brushstrokes and performances often lie silent struggles. The very traits that make artists visionaries—their sensitivity, emotional depth, and openness—can also leave …