The Michael Chernow Podcast

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 - Ma...

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...

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...

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  - J...

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...

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...

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 und...

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 -...

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 - L...

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...

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 f...

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...

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 w...

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 runn...

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...

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 routin...

Frank Paul Vignola is a life coach for men who helps them master their identity and cultivate purpose. Today, he joins Michal Chernow to talk about what masculinity means, how his childhood shaped his view on life, and much more. On this episode: 3:27 - Defining masculinity 8:06 - Growing up surrounded by women 10:02 - Building confidence 17:00 - One of men's most desired virtues 21:19 - Morni...

Kaylor Betts is a life and business coach and the host of the Awake & Winning Podcast. He joins Michael Chernow to dig deep into staying in control of your actions. On this episode:  4:11 - The hustle and bustle of Manhattan 7:42 - Michael’s 80/20 rule 8:47 - Kaylor’s morning routine 16:33 - Building a strong foundation 24:48 - Changing your day from a negative to a positive 33:06 - Don't...

Jonathan Yarmeish returns for the 5th episode of What’s Really Happening? He and Michael Chernow sit down to discuss the business side of Kreatures of Habit.  On this episode: 1:34 - Pushing KOH forward 6:31 - Hiring an agency for content vs. a full-time employee 11:37 - Being persistently optimistic 16:33 - Small wins matter

Manny Lubin is the co-founder of Slate Milk. He joins MIchael Chernow to dive into what it’s like running the company, what’s actually important when it comes to business, and much more. On this episode: 5:16 - Slate Milk is a lifestyle brand 20:03 - Manny’s morning routine 23:00 - Managing business communications 32:04 - The Key to Manny’s success 39:16 - What Michael learned when building multip...

Jaime Filer is a seasoned fitness model, motivational speaker, and accomplished online health coach. She joins Michael Chernow to dive into the fitness world, her coaching business, and more.  On this episode: 4:09 - Eating disorders and mental health 10:24 - Routines and effective habits 21:01 - Jaime’s morning routine 26:08 - Evening routine 36:28 - Breaking a habit 43:01 - Helping the LGBTQ+ co...

Lance Armstrong is a former road racing cyclist, Cancer survivor, and the founder of Livestrong, NEXT VENTŪRES, and WEDŪ. Through WEDŪ, he hosts two podcasts, THEMOVE and The Forward. He joins Michael Chernow to discuss his career, his battle with cancer, what’s on the horizon, and much more.  On this episode: 4:45 - Lance’s favorite place to visit 14:21 - What changed from 1999 to 2000 20:59 - La...

Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back with a new episode of What’s Really Happening to bring you the latest news on the business of Kreatures of Habit.  On this episode: 2:10 - Waiting for permission in a startup means you’re failing 9:32 - Running a business can be both fun and hard 16:40 - Making the case for changing Meal One’s name 25:55 - Tightening the feedback loop 28:41 - Working...