This week on Not From Concentrate, Catherine sits down with chef Spencer Horovitz , a 2025 James Beard semifinalist and the founder of Hadeem, a beloved California-Jewish Cuisine concept that's been popping up in San Francisco. But this episode goes far beyond food.Spencer speaks candidly about living and working with ADHD in the high-pressure world of professional kitchens: the burnout, shame, impulsivity, time blindness, and sensory overload — but also the creativity, resilience, and self-awareness that ultimately helped him build a career that actually works with his brain instead of against it.Catherine and Spencer talk about: Why fine dining kitchens can be especially difficult for ADHD brains  The accommodations and systems that genuinely help in restaurant life  Hyper-focus, multitasking, and “boy dinner”  Why labels, handwriting, and putting things away can feel impossible  ADHD-friendly cooking strategies that actually work  The emotional side of feeding yourself when your brain is overwhelmed  Culinary school, restaurant culture, and redefining success  Spencer’s California-Jewish cuisine philosophy and the story behind Hadeem This is one of the most vulnerable and practical “busy brain” conversations the show has had yet — packed with insight for anyone navigating ADHD, creativity, burnout, or simply trying to make dinner without spiraling.Find Spencer and Hadeem: Instagram: @wearehadeem Website: wearehadeemsf.com Not From Concentrate is a food podcast for busy brains from host Catherine Smart — a cook, writer, mom, and creative entrepreneur with ADHD.Tune in for conversations with chefs, authors, creators, and food lovers about sparking creativity, calming chaos, and finding joy in (and out) of the kitchen + subscribe to the Not From Concentrate newsletter on Substack