49: Surviving And Grateful To Be Alive With Chef Michael Jarzinski

Send us Fan MailThis week, Chef Michael Jarzinski takes us on a journey from his grandmother’s kitchen. Whether it was homemade sauerkraut balls or not so home cooked foods, she never failed to bring comfort and fun for him and his family.Chef Michael had a life-changing experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020. He was in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident and had severe skull fractures, including a subdural and epidural hematoma. He was given a 7% chance of survival and had to undergo a six-hour brain surgery with 27 staples in his skull. His family was not allowed to visit him due to COVID-19 protocols, and he was out of work from July 2020 until May 2021 due to his injuries. During his recovery, he suffered from extreme sensitivity to light and noise and had constant migraines.  After recovery, he gained a new perspective on life and is grateful for every day and for the opportunities he has had in his career as a chef. Follow Chef Michael:Instagram: @chefmikejarzenskiSeason2 Welcome Chef Steven Leung as our new cohost.IG: themindfulwok Support the showYour support and contributions are vital in sustaining and expanding The Voice4Chefs podcast.Become a monthly supporter:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1432717/supportYour donations aid in amplifying the voices of chefs globally. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voice4chefs?locale.x=en_USShare your thoughts! Leave a comment or 5 star review.https://www.voice4chefs.com/reviews/new/Volunteer contact [email protected] with our Culinary Stories:https://linktr.ee/voice4chef