The Michael Chernow Podcast

Katie and Lauren are the co-founders of HigherDOSE . Katie is a former investor and fitness enthusiast and her co-founder, Lauren , is a trained nutritionist and health coach. After meeting through a mutual friend, they instantly bonded over their shared passion for wellness and recognition of the untapped wellness properties of infrared that encompassed everything from detox and weight loss to wo...

Ryan Serhant is a real estate broker, CEO, and founder of SERHANT , a vertically-integrated mega brokerage comprising an in-house film studio, education arm, marketing division, and technology platform. He's also a bestselling author, producer, and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like Serhant . In this jam-packed episode, we talk about the key to choosing the right habi...

Patricia Santos has over 17 years of experience in finance and venture capital, focused on the beauty, retail and apparel sectors. She has been behind the curtain of hundreds of beauty brands and helped numerous management teams build their companies. Patricia's journey to founding Volition started back in the late 2000s, where she was the only female investor at a big venture capital fund. She wa...

Nate Checketts is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone , a men’s performance lifestyle brand founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest technology and entertainment properties in the world including Cisco, The National Football League, Legends, FanVision and Sport Radar. Nate is also an avid entrepreneur who founded and launched 4 companies before the age...

Colleen Fotsch is an NCAA Swimming Champion, American Record Holder, CrossFit Games Athlete , and former Team USA Bobsled National Team Member. She’s the oldest of six kids, loves watching football, and loves lifting weights. In this episode, we discuss tips for working from home, the optimal way to eat for your training, and the importance of something as simple as going for a walk. Head over to...

Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author and, according to The Huffington Post, “one of the most inspiring sources in all of health and fitness.” Bornstein is the founder of Pen Name Consulting and Born Fitness .  At Pen Name, Bornstein has consulted with everyone from Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn), Eric Schmidt (former CEO of Google), and Tim Ferriss (The Tim Ferriss Show),...

Rob Dyrdek is an American entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He runs Dyrdek Machine , a venture creation studio, which has created 14 brands, 5 of which have exited for an aggregate value of over $450M. Rob’s unquenchable desire to live life to the fullest pushed him to develop a strategy for success in life, not unlike the formula he creat...

Georganne Moline specializes in the 400 meter hurdles. She won a spot in the 2012 Summer Olympics representing the USA where she placed 5th in the final. She also made the World Team, running the 4x4 relay that won gold and took home the American Record. Five months ago, Georganne retired from the sport and is now using the knowledge and tools she has learned over the past 15 years to give back. S...

Julian’s passion is discovering the small patterns that lead to big change across industries - from finance to energy to consumer brands. After getting his start as a macro-trader with an eye for market-shaking trends, he used those talents to build and sell two successful hedge funds (including Pagoda Capital, later acquired by Tudor Capital) as well as an international oil services bus...

Eric Hinman is an endurance athlete (5x Ironman), content creator, and social media influencer, sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. He’s also a health + wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur/angel investor. Eric is the co-founder of Original Grain , a multi-unit, healthy-fast-casual restaurant, and XO Taco , a trendy-Mexican restaurant in Syracuse, NY.  In this episode, we discuss...

Melissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of the Whole30 program and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. She is the host of the Do the Thing podcast, a prominent keynote speaker on social media and branding, health trends, and entrepreneurship, and ranks #19 on Greatist’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness.  In this episode, we chat about the importance of...

Josh Bridges is a 6 time elite CrossFit games athlete, former navy seal, father of two boys and Founder of Good Dudes Coffee . In this episode, we discuss how to hold yourself accountable, the key to starting your day with something you don’t want to do, the importance of getting enough sleep, and the habits that have changed Josh’s life.  Head over to kreaturesofhabit.com  and enter the...

No matter what you do, you’ll never be able to fully eliminate fear and anxiety from your life. It’s part of what makes us human. What you can do is learn to EMBRACE the fear and not run from it. In today’s episode, I share a habit that will help you to look at fear and anxiety a lot differently. Instead of running away from them, you’ll learn just how powerful it can be to run TOWARDS them. Follo...

Wyatt Ewing is the Founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, Inc. which produces a cold therapy training tool that offers an easy way to add ice baths to your routine. In this episode, Wyatt explains the benefits of cold therapy, the science behind it, and how you can try it out for yourself today. Whether you’re a cold therapy expert or just curious about it, there’s something here for you! Follow Born or M...

Have you ever been in a relationship with someone and wanted to CHANGE something about the other person? Typically, it doesn’t work out well. While you can’t usually change other people, you can change yourself. Today’s mini-episode will dive into what exactly I mean. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap the “+” in the top right corner Tap “Follow” Follow me on Insta...

Mason Spector is the cofounder of Madhappy, a clothing brand with a mental health-inspired mission. In this episode, you’ll hear Mason’s incredible story and some of the valuable lessons that he’s learned along the way. Mason doesn’t hold anything back in this conversation and neither do I. I can’t wait for you to dive in and tell us what you think! Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Her...

No matter what you’re trying to achieve or accomplish in life, you have to always keep your perspective in check. Instead of worrying about the steps in front of you, you should focus on the step you’re actually on. Everything you’re working on can be broken down into 24-hour blocks, which can be segmented even further. Listen to today’s mini-episode to hear WHY this is so important. Follow Born o...

Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California and one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50. Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping Partnerships at America Online. She hosts the Kara Goldin Show podcast . Her fir...

When you’re running a business, there are always a number of areas that you can focus on. Whether it’s operations, finance, product, or something else. While each of those areas of business is important, I believe that the most important is building relationships. Check out today’s mini-pod to hear why. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap the “+” in the top right co...

Ever get a completely unsolicited compliment from someone about something you did? It feels pretty amazing right? A small action like that is actually powerful enough to change the entire course of a person’s day. Listen to today’s mini-episode to hear more about this simple, but, impactful habit to incorporate into your routine. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Made Tap...

Mark French is a serial entrepreneur who has created and operated multiple disruptive businesses in the sports, consumer goods, media, and technology industries. Throughout his career, he’s partnered with several top-tier athletes including Kawhi Leonard, Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams, Derek Jeter, Carmelo Anthony, and more. In this episode, you’ll hear Mark’s incredible origin story and the lesson...

There are some things in life that you just cannot fake, or at least cannot fake for long. Being authentic is certainly one of them. You might get by for a little while, but eventually, the truth will come to light. This is why it truly does not make sense to try to be anything other than who you truly are. Listen to today’s mini-episode where I break this down further. Follow Born or Made on Appl...

While it is certainly important to be able to express your feelings, it doesn’t mean that you should just do it any time and anywhere. If you’re in a business or professional setting, you may want to mind your words and save any potential negative feelings for the right setting and right person. [Editor’s Note: Michael recorded this remotely while on his trip to Utah, so the audio quality may be l...

Model, Actress, and Entrepreneur Melissa Boloña joins the show to share her inspiring story of how she became an entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll not only hear an amazing story, but you’ll also learn about bone broth and why Melissa decided to create her company ‘The Beauty and the Broth’. Can’t wait for you to dive into this one! Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Born or Mad...

Being patient is very different than waiting for something to happen. Having patience takes practice. It is both offense and defense and is essential for long-term happiness and success. Waiting "for something to change" or "for the right time" etc. is not proactive. If you have been "waiting" for things to change, then this episode is for you. Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts: Click Here: Bo...