Episodes

Author, speaker, and entrepreneur Robert Glazer joins Michael Chernow for a deep dive into what core values really mean — and why most of us get them totally wrong. Forget the corporate fluff and buzzwords. This episode of Th...

In this Monday Moments episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast , Michael Chernow explores the powerful difference between reacting and responding. A simple pause and a deep breath can shift us from survival-driven reactions...

In today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast , host Michael Chernow sits down with acclaimed NYC chef, author, restaurateur, and filmmaker Chris Scott for a raw and inspiring conversation about what life in the hospit...

In this week’s Monday Moments, Michael Chernow chats about one of the most important choices you’ll ever make—marriage. Michael shares why he struggles to understand when people speak poorly about marriage, and instead highli...

What happens when a pro athlete decides to reinvent recovery? You get Kane Footwear—a brand that’s not just about shoes, but about movement, community, sustainability, and building better habits. In this episode of the Kreatu...

Welcome back to Monday Moments, y’all. Today, host Michael Chernow dives into his newest daily habit: end-of-day reflection. Instead of his usual morning journaling, Michael takes a few minutes at his desk before leaving the ...

What’s the real difference between passion and obsession? Hall of Fame ski mountaineer Mike Marolt sits down with Michael Chernow to dig in. Mike has spent over 30 years climbing and skiing 60+ of the world’s highest, most re...

Being likeable isn’t about vanity—it’s about impact. In this Monday Moments episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael dives into the real value of being someone others want to be around. Likeability opens doors, stre...

What happens when you lace up with 40 different NYC run clubs in just 25 days? For Matt Christopherson, it was a crash course in the culture, energy, and community that define New York City’s running scene. In this episode of...

No turning back—Michael’s NYC Marathon commitment is official. Time to chase something big. Big news, Kreatures… Michael just made it official: he’s running the 2025 New York City Marathon! 🙌 And the best part? Every stride w...

After last week’s cliffhanger, let’s jump back in. If you missed it, Michael was on the Hopeaholic’s podcast and we’re running it back with Part 2 today! In this episode, Michael shares about his early days in sobriety, meeti...

Michael Chernow just celebrated 21 years sober. Along the journey, he’s learned countless lessons, but one thing remains clear—fear still shows up, and leaning on community is what helps him get through it. On this milestone ...

In case you missed it… we’re running it back with Michael Chernow on the Hopeaholics Podcast — and this one goes deep. Michael gets real about the wild ride from his childhood days in New York, the addictive habits that almos...

We knew this one was gonna ruffle feathers… and that’s exactly why we’re talking about it. Michael Chernow is getting brutally honest about his decision to stop doing two of the most iconic lifts in fitness: the traditional b...

Entrepreneurship isn’t just wins—it’s setbacks, pivots, and standing back up when things get tough. In today's episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Cuts Clothing founder Steven Borrelli shares the unfiltered truth about...

Michael Chernow is back with his ultimate morning routine playbook—breaking down his fast, no-BS version and his full-blown, peak-performance ritual. After a short break, he’s back to his longer ritual that leaves him feeling...

You know that thing where you keep waiting to “feel ready” before you go after what you want? Yeah—Brett Eaton’s here to call you out for that. Author of Uncomfortable Either Way and sought after keynote speaker, Brett sits d...

Michael Chernow breaks down the breakthroughs from his Return to Self men’s retreat—where vulnerability, brotherhood, and deep connection took center stage. The guys showed up ready to do the work, stepping into traditional N...

Joe Holder—founder of The Ocho System , Nike Master Trainer, and wellness visionary—sits down with Michael Chernow to talk about feeling good for life . From the power of low-intensity workouts to the irreplaceable advice he ...

Kreatures of Habit is officially opening the doors to our community — and you can now invest in the brand you’ve helped build from day one. Our crowdfund just launched on StartEngine , and this is your chance to own a piece o...

From addiction to entrepreneurship, Johnathan Person’s story is a powerful reminder that rock bottom can be the beginning of something great. As the founder of Aug11, Johnny joins Michael to talk about getting sober, rebuildi...

On this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow gets real about keeping your morning routine short, sweet, and stacked with non-negotiables . While a long, luxurious routine might sound ideal, that’s not where he’s at—and maybe not wh...

Steve Martocci is the co-founder of SuppCo, Splice, Blade, and GroupMe. He joins Michael Chernow to talk about being an entrepreneur with multiple businesses, why he decided to create SuppCo, and much more. Timestamps: 1:26 W...

Let’s be real—most of us won’t be remembered more than three generations from now. Kinda wild, right? In this Monday Moments episode of the Kreatures of Habit podcast, Michael Chernow explores what it will actually take to bu...