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Episodes

June 23, 2021

Tony Nash | How to Lead with Tactical Patience

Michael sits down with Combat Veteran, Elite Athlete and Host of the ‘Got Your Six’ podcast, Tony Nash. In the episode, Tony shares some of the insights that he’s learned from his years of service in the military and how thes...

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June 21, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | The Importance of Having a Positive Mentality

If you operate or work in a business, you are always going to encounter negative situations. These situations will sometimes bring the negativity out of your coworkers or employees, but they don’t have to bring it out of you....

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June 18, 2021

Habit Lab | Ask For Help Through Prayer

Prayer has been a part of my morning routine for many years. This habit has been instrumental in ways I can’t describe. It’s given me the ability to ask for HELP... help from the universe to be the man I want to be. Whether y...

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June 16, 2021

Chelsey Wilkens | Listen to Your Body

In this episode, Michael sits down with Fitness & Nutrition Specialist, Chelsey Wilkens to talk about how we can better understand our bodies. Chelsey shares a plethora of useful information for anyone who’s interested in lea...

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June 14, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | The Real Magic Happens in the Morning

Structure is the key to success. Every sound structure is built upon a great foundation. Are you tired of waking up late and not having enough time to do the things you need to do before work? In this episode of Makin Moves M...

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June 11, 2021

Habit Lab | Hold Yourself Accountable

Do you want to have more self-respect? How about more respect from others? There’s a simple habit that I talk about in this episode that will help you with both of those things. Remember, respect is earned. You have to prove ...

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June 9, 2021

James Kent | The Excellence Reflex

Michael sits down with Superstar Chef James “Jamal” Kent. James is Partner & Executive Chef at two of the most sought-after restaurants in New York City, Crown Shy & SAGA. In this wide-ranging discussion, James and Michael ta...

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June 7, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | Fitness is Freedom

Humans were designed for movement. However, over the last hundred years or so we have stopped being so active. No matter what the reason for the decline in activity is, we have to do everything we can to reverse the trend. Wh...

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June 4, 2021

Habit Lab | Staying Hydrated

Whether you’re a power walker, a casual gym-goer or a marathoner, you need to make sure you keep your body fully hydrated with water or another comparable beverage. How many glasses of water a day are you having? Follow Mike ...

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June 2, 2021

Keith Nowak | Founder of Ten Thousand

On this episode of Born or Made Michael is joined by Keith Nowak, CEO and co-founder of Ten Thousand, an athletic apparel brand for men. Keith explains his journey as a former pro soccer player to crazy successful business ow...

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May 31, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | Respond Don't React

We can't control what others do, say, think or feel, even further, OUR OWN first thoughts are generally out of our control as well. With all that said, we do have control on how we RESPOND. The more we practice to put a pause...

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May 28, 2021

Habit Lab | The Importance of Greetings

Greeting someone you know is a vital part of courtesy and goodwill. Every greeting and introduction is an opportunity to demonstrate respect for others. When you greet someone, you acknowledge their presence. Follow Mike on I...

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May 26, 2021

Devon Levesque | Marathons, Mental Health & Microdosing

In today’s episode, Michael chats with entrepreneur, trainer and fitness influencer Devon Levesque! Last year, Devon bear crawled 26 miles in 20 hours and 48 minutes to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for FitOps founda...

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May 24, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | Resentment Is Useless

I wholeheartedly believe that resentment is completely and unequivocally useless. On today’s mini-podcast I share my own experience and how I resolved the feeling. If you’re feeling resentful towards anyone right now, let thi...

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May 21, 2021

Habit Lab | The Move Movement

Moving your body is important, especially in the currently landscape where a sedentary lifestyle is common. Making walking a daily habit comes with some impressive health benefits for your mind and your body. Besides the vari...

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May 19, 2021

Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss | The Blueprint to Adaptogens

In 2007 Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss founded BluePrint Cleanse ( one of the first cold-pressed juice brands ) cementing their legacy as pioneers in the now multi-billion dollar cold pressed juice industry. After five years of ...

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May 17, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | Recognize & Reinforce

Compliments help us communicate the appreciation we feel toward one another. Focusing on and noticing the good qualities in the world around us gives our moods a boost all by itself. Plus, it is a kind of cognitive training, ...

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May 14, 2021

Habit Lab | Benefit of Being Organized

When you’re organized, your mind is free! Having a disorganized spaces almost guarantees having a disorganized, or at least, unfocused mind. Productive people know what they need, they know where to find it, and they get sh!t...

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May 12, 2021

Gary Vaynerchuk | Shift & Refresh

Gary Vaynerchuk needs no introduction, however there may be one person on the planet who does not know who he is, so this is for that guy… Gary V, is the CEO of Vayner Madia and Vayner Sports. He is an investor and likely the...

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May 10, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | Commitment without Ego

Commitment before Ego demands two disciplines: The practice in understanding one's purpose and adherence to commitment, and to ego check when in this practice. Many people equate commitment to making a pledge or promise to do...

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May 7, 2021

Habit Lab | The Morning Smile

When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. Positive emotions appear to invigorate...

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May 5, 2021

Dan Fleyshman | The Young CEO

On this episode of Born or made, Michael chats with Dan Fleyshman who sold over 15 million dollars worth of clothing in six department store chains and surpassing expectations with his 9.5 million dollar licensing deal with S...

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May 3, 2021

Makin Moves Monday | Start Taking Action

Truly successful people will tell you one of the biggest keys to leading a successful life is to be proactive, not reactive . Stop waiting and start doing. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @Borno...

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April 28, 2021

Dr. Lisa Paz | Intimacy and the Individual

Dr Lisa Paz is a clinical sex and marriage therapist and a friend of Michael's for over 30 years. Today the two discuss the importance of partners communicating about sex (and life in general,) fears, physical limitations, ne...

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