This is a previously recorded conversation, returning as a Mick Unplugged re-release. References to upcoming projects reflect the time of recording.Chef André Rush's strength reaches far beyond the kitchen or the gym. In this conversation, the U.S. Army veteran, former White House chef, and mental health advocate shares the mission that keeps him serving others through grief, setbacks, and success.Mick and Chef Rush talk about checking in on the people you love, the stigma around asking for help, and why compassion belongs alongside discipline. Chef Rush reflects on September 11 at the Pentagon, a moment of connection at therapy, and the lessons his parents gave him about hard work and perseverance.The conversation also explores how cooking became his calling, the accountability required inside the White House, and the experiences behind his memoir, Call Me Chef, Dammit! It closes with four rapid-fire questions and an exchange about mentorship, gratitude, and making an impact.You'll Hear- Why a simple conversation can help people feel connected- Chef Rush's answer to “What is your because?”- How personal loss shaped his commitment to children and veterans- His experience of trauma and the difficulty of asking for support- Why encouragement, empathy, and perseverance matter- How military service led him toward a culinary career- Accountability, teamwork, and the White House kitchen- The story behind his memoir and four candid rapid-fire answersCHAPTERSCONNECT & DISCOVER CHEF ANDRÉ RUSHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchefrush/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefRushTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefrushWebsite: https://chefrush.com/Book discussed: Call Me Chef, Dammit! A Veteran's Journey from the Rural South to the White HouseFOLLOW MICKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/TikTok: @mickunplugged: https://www.tiktok.com/@mickunpluggedSpotify, Mick Unplugged: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cUp7JRzkVqunYmD2ENe4gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/id1731755953Mick Hunt Official: https://mickhuntofficial.com/Buy Mick's book, How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One:https://www.amazon.com/Good-Leader-When-Youve-Never/dp/1394357958Content note: Discussion of suicide loss, grief, September 11, trauma, and mental health. Contains occasional strong language.