23. Karen "Small" Barnett: Chef/Owner @ Small Bar, Hamilton's Tavern, Monkey Paw, South Park Brewing, Eleven

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Cheeses! Turn and face the stranger, or in this case the friend. I finally got to sit down with this busy person-- Karen Barnett, (instagram.com/karensmallbarnett) who just recently closed down San Diego's beloved Small Bar, and is now working on at least 3 other new things (at least that is all she would mention...) that will probably be equally as awesome as all of these past endeavors. In this conversation, you will hear about Karen's history as a venue owner, bar owner, Chef, Boss, wearing all the hats imaginable, and most importantly-- surviving and thriving after a tumultuous and abusive marriage. It's all in there. I want to share some resources here, in case you or someone you know has to live in or around any kind of abusive, toxic relationships. There is help, there is hope.

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Nat'l Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

CA Partnership to End Domestic Violence: https://www.cpedv.org/domestic-violence-organizations-california

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect in CA: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/reporting/report-abuse/child-protective-services/report-child-abuse

Child Abuse Hotline San Diego: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/cs/child_welfare_services/child_abuse_hotline.html

Nat'l Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Nat'l Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Please reach out directly to me if you need something specific regarding mental health, therapy, suicidal thoughts, abuse, or just talk. email: famcastpod@gmail.com or DM our page on instagram.com/thefamilycast

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Music on this episode: Karen by The Beach Boys (from the 1965 TV Series "Karen")

Ending song "Birthday Boy" by Ween (Live in New Hope, PA) and all other musics made fresh to order by Chef Josh Kemble.

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