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Chloe Harrouche: Navigating the Healthcare System
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Sept. 18, 2024

Chloe Harrouche: Navigating the Healthcare System

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 background8:33 - Running optimally should be a focus for everyone13:18 - Chloe's morning habits19:42 - Intermittent fasting30:02 - Tips for people who struggle with their relati...
Michael Chernow: It’s About Progress, Not Perfection
Sept. 16, 2024

Michael Chernow: It’s About Progress, Not Perfection

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: A Journey Through Kabbalah
Sept. 11, 2024

David Ghiyam: A Journey Through Kabbalah

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's busine...
Sean Goldsmith: The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sept. 4, 2024

Sean Goldsmith: The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

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 recommendations ...
Ben Smith: Releasing Your Trauma
Aug. 28, 2024

Ben Smith: Releasing Your Trauma

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
Emily Ford: The Power of Faith and Fortitude in Entrepreneurship
Aug. 21, 2024

Emily Ford: The Power of Faith and Fortitude in Entrepreneurship

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 Emily...
Marcus Filly: Being Fit Without Burning Out
Aug. 14, 2024

Marcus Filly: Being Fit Without Burning Out

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 do Follo...
Kayleigh Christina: Don’t Sleep on Your Skincare Routine
Aug. 7, 2024

Kayleigh Christina: Don’t Sleep on Your Skincare Routine

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 simpl...
Michael Chernow on The Forward with Lance Armstrong
July 31, 2024

Michael Chernow on The Forward with Lance Armstrong

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 c...
What's Really Happening? EP 7
July 26, 2024

What's Really Happening? EP 7

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: How We Can Change Healthcare
July 24, 2024

Dr. Jonathan Leary: How We Can Change Healthcare

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 impacted the...
Dr. Johnny Alexander: What Chiropractic Work Actually Is
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July 17, 2024

Dr. Johnny Alexander: What Chiropractic Work Actually Is

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
Dan Churchill: Embracing Challenges, Community, and Culinary Habits
July 10, 2024

Dan Churchill: Embracing Challenges, Community, and Culinary Habits

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: https://www...
The Rich Roll Podcast: Overcoming Addiction
July 3, 2024

The Rich Roll Podcast: Overcoming Addiction

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 relationsh...
James Kent: The Recipe For Kindness In Leadership [Re-Run]
June 26, 2024

James Kent: The Recipe For Kindness In Leadership [Re-Run]

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: Breathwork Can Be Transformational
June 19, 2024

Michael Gazzo: Breathwork Can Be Transformational

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 trauma39:...
Peter Crone: Redesigning the Subconscious Mind
June 12, 2024

Peter Crone: Redesigning the Subconscious Mind

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 false id...
Rachel Scheer: How Functional Medicine Works
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June 5, 2024

Rachel Scheer: How Functional Medicine Works

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
The Mind Pump Podcast: How Michael Chernow Changed His Life
May 29, 2024

The Mind Pump Podcast: How Michael Chernow Changed His Life

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 of get...
Jason Lacayo: The Realities of Being a NYPD Cop
May 22, 2024

Jason Lacayo: The Realities of Being a NYPD Cop

Jason Lacayo has been a police officer for 19 years and is currently part of the mental health outreach team. He is also the co-host of Inside the Labyrinth podcast powered by Reps for Responders, which is an organization that helps first responders and the families of first responders get services. On this episode, Jason dives into the following topics with Michael Chernow: 6:10 - The experience of being a cop in NYC 13:27 - What sets Jason up for success 16:17 - Protecting your mental space de...
Eric Leija: The Power in Doing the Hard Things
May 15, 2024

Eric Leija: The Power in Doing the Hard Things

Eric Leija is a fitness coach in Austin, Texas. He is a co-founder of onnit gym and an adidas training athlete, he specializes in kettlebell strength and conditioning training and offers in person and online coaching. Eric is prevalent on social media where he shares his content with over 1+ million people across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. On this episode he dives into the following topics with Michael Chernow: 2:54 - Where Eric got his start 11:58 - Processing childhood trauma 16:48 - Hol...
Matt Choi: What It Takes To Run 100 Miles
May 8, 2024

Matt Choi: What It Takes To Run 100 Miles

Matt Choi is a content creator, entrepreneur, and endurance athlete. He is the founder of Choi Media Group.He joins Michael Chernow to dive into what it was like to run 100 miles, how he prioritizes health and positivity, and much more. On this episode: 9:40 - Matt’s morning routine 14:32 - Building a solid foundation to start your day 24:08 - Running 100 miles 35:47 - Tips for getting into running 44:59 - What is Matt’s recovery process? Follow Matt Choi on Instagram .
What's Really Happening? EP 6
May 1, 2024

What's Really Happening? EP 6

Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back to give you the scoop on what’s been happening at Kreatures of Habit. On this episode: 4:32 - The ups and downs of business 7:59 - Culture is everything 10:41 - KOH is launching a new product 16:35 - Having a new product doesn't mean it's the sole focus 18:24 - How the business conversations changed over the last few months 23:30 - Kreature Kamp
Jen Cohen: The Workout is the Hardest Part
April 24, 2024

Jen Cohen: The Workout is the Hardest Part

Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, podcaster, educator and bestselling author. She joins MIchael Chernow for an all-encompassing conversation about workouts, morning routines, the importance of movement, and more. On this episode: 8:15 - Does Jen ever not want to work out? 22:56 - Waking up early 32:38 - Michael’s recent reads 37:28 - Fitness is Michael’s non-negotiable 44:38 - Why morning routine is important to Michael 51:50 - What is Jen’s super power? 1:05:51 - Business and goals