Managing Anxiety and Finding Passion in Food with Jeremy Jacobowitz

Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore

Everyone loves a good meal. No matter who you are or where you are, a good meal can make everything better. Stop where you are and think about a nice burger with all the fixings, a basket of fries on the side, and your favorite drink to wash it all down. From there, a thick slice of cheesecake to top it off. Sounds like heaven, doesn’t it? Even if it’s not heaven, it’s a pretty good start, to say the least.

“You can spit it out if you don’t like it, but you have to try everything.” – Jeremy

My guest today is Jeremy Jacobowitz, a man who makes his living building content around good food. He founded Brunch Boys, a content vision focusing on personal stories being told through food. Today Jeremy and I speak about his childhood, the challenges he faced growing up with anxiety, and how his love for food is shaping his current situation.

“I’d be doing this in any way because this is what I like doing.” – Jeremy

Finding your place in life can be challenging, but part of that discovery is embracing who you are … and owning it! If you’re a foodie, a content creator, or someone looking to manage your anxieties, this episode is for you!

“You’ve had to be able to prove that you’ve done anti-depressants and they don’t work for you.” – Jeremy

In This Episode

• (1:28) – Jeremy reveals that he also had a food obsession.

• (2:00) – Learning to cook because he loved to eat.

• (3:45) – Food videos and the threat of regaining lost weight.

• (5:51) – Finding balance in meal choices.

• (6:21) – Jeremy’s television production background.

• (7:12) – Food shows live on social media instead of regular television.

• (8:18) – Jeremy opens up about his anxiety and suffering from ADD.

• (10:40) – The Accidental Influencer.

• (11:40) – The specter of influencer burnout and how Jeremy avoids it.

• (13:41) – Jeremy reveals his go-to place to eat in New York City.

• (14:28) – Working out six days a week is a must for Jeremy.

• (16:13) – Jeremy’s vision for Brunch Boys.

• (19:00) – Mental health and his childhood home life.

• (20:12) – Jeremy discusses his Ketamine treatment experience.

• (21:29) – Anti-depressants are actually addictive which worried Jeremy.

• (24:16) – Ketamine gave Jeremy some form of confirmation on things he tried blocking out.

• (31:04) – Diet fads and how Jeremy views them.

• (32:20) – Jeremy discloses his favorite food options.

• (35:00) – Where Jeremy’s anxiety stands today.

• (36:44) – The dating scene and where Jeremy’s love life sits.

• (38:30) – Your job doesn’t always have to be your passion.

Our Guest

Jeremy Jacobowitz is a food content creator and the driving force behind Brunch Boys. Jeremy was born in New York City but grew up in Westchester. After feeling the tug of the big city, he moved back and has been there ever since. He calls Williamsburg home and simply feels that New York City is the greatest city on the planet. He loves spending time, taking in the sights, and discovering parts and pieces of the area he never knew existed. He loves food, especially sushi, and believes food is a great connector and has the ability to bring the world together.

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Jeremy Jacobowitz

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