Being Jewish with Jonah Platt My ADHD Journey & Chef Michael Solomonov
Dec 10, 2024
Michael Solomonov, a five-time James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur known for his innovative Israeli cuisine, shares his journey of embracing his dual identity. He candidly discusses overcoming addiction while building his culinary empire, the profound impact of food on family and cultural identity, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian culinary landscape. As he reflects on personal loss and recent challenges, Solomonov emphasizes food's unifying power in times of conflict, blending heartfelt storytelling with expert culinary insights.
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Jonah Platt's Day School Experience
- Jonah Platt had a mixed experience in Jewish day school, thriving under empathetic teachers.
- He faced disciplinary issues with rigid teachers, including detentions, suspensions, and an in-school suspension invented for him.
Jonah Platt's ADHD Realization
- Despite professional and familial success, Jonah Platt felt a constant sense of underachievement.
- This feeling, coupled with his son's ADHD diagnosis, led him to get tested and discover he also has ADHD.
Jonah Platt's Mental Health Journey
- Jonah Platt's mental state deteriorated, marked by frustration and lack of joy.
- At his wife's urging, he made changes, including medication, which significantly curbed his impulsivity.
