Episodes

Pat Damiano is a trainer who specializes in kettlebells and he started Project Bellplex. He joins Michael Chernow to talk about how he got started with kettlebells, why he loves them, and what his workouts with them look like. On this episode: 2:53 - Pat’s background and how he started with kettlebells 14:47 - The different types of kettlebells 20:54 - Pat’s day of eating and morning routine 31:03 - Sleep habits 34:39 - How long Pat's kettlebell workouts are 39:33 - Deadlifting Check out...

In this solo episode, Michael Chernow focuses on just how long life is and how habits can help you in the long-term.

Lori Harder is the founder of glōci and the host oF Earn Your Happy. She joins Michael Chernow to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, how she stays grounded, and of course, what her daily habits are. On this episode: 7:23 - Lori’s morning routine 13:11 - Walking counts as exercise 17:55 - Lori’s greatest skill set in creating business 28:48 - Using manifestation 41:05 - Tools to stay grounded throughout the day 50:55 - Sleep's role in success and happiness 56:55 - What motivates Lori...

Brett Ender is the co-host of the Meat Mafia Podcast and the co-founder of Noble Origins. He joins Michael Chernow to discuss why he went on a carnivore diet, how big companies changed our relationship with meat, and much more. On this episode: 3:20 - The Meat Mafia Podcast 11:22 - Local vs. industrialized meat 20:41 - Brett's morning routine 28:09 - How ulcerative colitis changed Brett's diet 39:08 - Having control over your thoughts and actions Noble Origins: https://nobleorigins.com/ T...

On this solo episode of the podcast, host Michael Chernow talks about the importance of slowing down, taking your time when making decisions, learning as you go, and more.

Chloe Harrouche is the founder of The Lanby. She joins Michael Chernow to discuss the healthcare system, and how her own journey within the healthcare system motivated her to do something different. Focusing on the root cause, Lanby aims to treat the WHOLE person, not just a symptom. On this episode: 2:25 - Chloe’s background 8:33 - Running optimally should be a focus for everyone 13:18 - Chloe's morning habits 19:42 - Intermittent fasting 30:02 - Tips for people who struggle with their relati...

Michael Chernow is back with a solo bite-sized episode to discuss originality, authenticity, and why we should focus on progress, not perfection. Kreatures of Habit

David Ghiyam is a spiritual teacher of Kabbalah and the co-founder of Mary Ruth’s Organics. He joins Michael Chernow for a deep dive into his spiritual journey and to discuss how it’s helped him run a business. On this episode: 7:15 - What is Kabbalah? 19:16 - Prayer is misunderstood 25:56 - You're stuck because of competing desires 33:21 - David has an addictive personality 44:17 - How people can learn more about Kabbalah 48:46 - Reframing the phrase "I think" in business 58:59 - David'...

There has been an absolute BOOM in non-alcoholic beverages. KOH Podcast host, Michael Chernow, sits down with the one who does NA the best, Co-Founder and CEO of Zero Proof, Sean Goldsmith. The two discuss what sparked Sean’s interest in the NA beverage space, and what continues to drive the non-alcoholic movement today. 5:20 - How Zero Proof started 16:36 - Why Zero Proof doesn't have non-alcoholic beer 21:49 - What's inspiring the non-alcoholic drink movement 27:19 - Sean's NA recommendati...

Ben Smith is a performance and wellness coach. This week, he sits down with Michael Chernow to dive into the hardships he faced, his journey with therapy, and much more. On this episode: 6:19 - Ben’s backstory 19:04 - Ben’s morning routine 26:57 - Presence and regulating your nervous system 36:29 - Ben's evening routine and trouble with sleep 45:14 - Ben's 500 day exercise 48:32 - Human connection matters

Michael Chernow sits down with Emily Ford, a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor. They dive deep into the transformative power of faith, morning routines, and resilience in both personal and professional life. Emily shares her journey from rock bottom to building a thriving business, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and going all-in on opportunities. 0:00 - Building a community through the podcast 6:34 - Advice for entrepreneurs 14:17 - Emily’s morning routine 18:36 - When E...

Marcus Filly is the founder of Functional Bodybuilding. He joins Michael Chernow to talk about how he found his purpose, the fact that not everyone wants to be an elite athlete, and much more. 4:12 - Consistency is key 8:32 - Functional lifting 10:20 - Marcus's history and quitting medical school 22:20 - The surge of Crossfit 30:42 - You can't make elite athletes out of everyone 40:54 - Marcus's morning routine 52:08 - What does fitness mean to Marcus? 1:00:26 - One simple thing you can ...

Kayleigh Christina is a co-founder of Clearstem Skincare. She’s passionate about holistic skincare wellness and is dedicated to scaling companies without using external investments. She joins Michael Chernow to dive into why a skincare routine is important, what led her to the skincare wellness space, and much more. On this episode: 1:55 - Kayleigh's journey to starting a skincare brand 9:56 - Tongue scraping and Kayleigh's morning routine 17:46 - Adjusting your routine as needed 28:48 - A ...

This week, we're sharing Michael Chernow's episode from The Forward with Lance Armstrong. An extraordinary journey of resilience and redemption with Michael Chernow. From a tough upbringing to a harrowing near-death experience due to addiction, Chernow's story is a testament to resilience. Beyond his culinary accomplishments as the co-founder of The Meatball Shop and founder of Seamore's, a sustainable seafood restaurant chain, Chernow's journey is defined by his determination to overcome. His...

Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back for another episode of What’s Really Happening? To update you on all things Kreatures of Habit. On today’s episode: 2:34 - Revenue numbers year-over-year 9:57 - Scaling and recruiting 24:02 - The protein bar is taking longer than anticipated 33:58 - What KOH is working on now

Dr. Jonathan Leary is the founder of Remedy Place,the world’s first social wellness club. He joins Michael Charnoew to talk about what he’s doing to try to change healthcare, why it’s harder for people to make connections, and much more. 3:51 - What is Remedy Place? 10:50 - Jonathan's vision for better healthcare 18:28 - The offerings at Remedy Place 29:40 - Daily walks are powerful 33:17 - Jonathan's morning routine 41:42 - Jonathan's 5 communities in NY 47:43 - How technology has impact...

Dr. Johnny Alexander is the owner of Warrior NYC and has been a chiropractor for 10 years. On this episode, he joins Michael Chernow to explain what it is he does, why seeing a chiropractor is important, and much more. 4:24 - Michael’s MRI and when surgery is necessary 19:46 - How to determine what kind of adjustment to make 27:10 - Michael's sciatica pain 36:27 - Johnny's morning routine 46:23 - Habits to help prevent back injury 53:27 - Sleep positions Instagram

This week, Michael Chernow is joined by Dan Churchill to discuss his life as a chef, why you have to be able to do hard things, the importance of community, and much more. 4:35 - Enjoying the journey when doing hard things 11:20 - The ability to win no matter what 12:43 - Dan's morning routine 14:52 - Sleep schedules 19:13 - Having a community outside of the city 21:50 - Creating good cooking habits 31:07 - Wind down routine 34:38 - How age plays into fitness Follow Dan on Instagram: ht...

Michael Chernow joins The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his cinematic journey from addiction to inspiring others, the power of daily habits, small wins, healing your inner child, and more. On this episode: 00:01:47 - Sharing recovery stories 00:09:10 - The power of extreme commitment 00:13:00 - Reaching the lowest point 00:19:13 - The challenge of addiction and the difficulty for non-addicts to understand its power 00:23:30 - Childhood trauma, abuse, and the impact on mental health and rela...

This week, we're bringing you a re-run of Michael's episode with James Kent to honor his memory. Michael and James discuss the mindset of leading a team in a high-stress environment, the key to establishing a positive company culture, and how to carve out time for yourself every single day.

Michael Gazzo is a transformational coach, spiritual mentor, breathwork facilitator, platinum music producer, multi-instrumentalist, husband and father. In this episode, he dives deep into how breathwork can be a game changer. 4:55 - Michael Chernow's first breathwork experience 11:05 - What is the type of breathwork that Gazzo does? 17:40 - How Gazzo's breathwork journey started 24:32 - Feeling physical sensations when you do breathwork 32:00 - Our code can be rewritten by processing traum...

Peter Crone is a writer, speaker, and thought leader in human awakening and potential. He works with everyone from world-class athletes to stay-at-home parents to redesign the subconscious mind.This week, he joins Michael Chernow to talk about how you can shed your false identity and achieve happiness. On this episode: 2:28 - What makes people happy 12:49 - The different elemental types 18:32 - Lifestyle change happens when you can reveal who you truly are 27:45 - How to get rid of your fal...

Rachel Scheer is a functional medicine practitioner and she joins Michael Chernow to discuss her healing journey, her view on Western medicine, and much more. On this episode: 2:30 - What got Rachel into functional medicine 17:17 - Rachel’s elimination diet 26:00 - Getting a correct diagnosis 34:33 - Nutritional habits for a healthy gut 41:45 - Manifestation and doing the things that scare you 57:52 - The greatest piece of personal development

This week, we’re bringing you Michael Chernow’s guest appearance on the Mind Pump Podcast. On this episode, Michael dives into the following topics with Sal, Adam, And Justin: 02:13 - How from a young age he was trying to get out of his house. 09:41 - Being sexually assaulted at 8 years old. 14:54 - Why he felt he needed to have a legitimate job with his ever-growing side hustle. 20:38 - His favorite drug to sell and why? 25:06 - His only run-in with the cops. 30:41 - The scary experience...