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The Michael Chernow Podcast

Michael Chernow

Welcome to The Michael Chernow Podcast. This is a show about the realities of life. The wins, the losses, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. Hosted by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and creator Michael Chernow, each episode dives deep into the stories, lessons, and experiences that shape who we become. Through conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world, we explore what it takes to overcome adversity, build resilience, create meaningful habits,

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All Episodes

00:18:16

9 Things That Secretly Annoy Everyone

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/10/05

In this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow shares some of his biggest everyday pet peeves—and the small habits that can say a lot about who you are. From bathroom etiquette and making your bed to dinner-party manners, seat belts, dirty dishes, and showing up empty-handed, Michael breaks down the unwritten rules he thinks every adult should know. He also explains how hearing the things that bothered his wife ultimately helped him become more considerate and improve their relationship. It’s a funny but

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01:03:49

Modern Matchmaker Reveals What Women ACTUALLY Want...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Modern dating has changed completely, and Ayesha Sehra, founder of Coffee and a Good Date, has a front-row seat to what men and women are actually looking for. She and Michael Chernow break down dating apps, modern matchmaking, why men approach women less, what women want in men, provider energy, attraction, age preferences, and the endless-options problem that makes commitment harder today. They also discuss why dating apps and social media can create the feeling that someone better is always one

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00:13:41

You Can’t Control the First Thought — But You Can...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Sometimes asking for help is the strongest thing you can do — but there are also moments when it’s just you and God. In this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow reflects on how sobriety taught him to ask for help, while also learning that some battles require you to keep moving even when nobody else is moving with you. He breaks down the difference between your automatic first thought and the second thought you actually have the power to control. Michael also explains why changing your language from “I

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00:53:44

Why ChatGPT Is Making People Think They’re Sick

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/23

In this episode, Michael Chernow sits down with Dr. Sagan Schultz, co-founder and CEO of Sonata, to talk about the future of preventative healthcare and why personalized, doctor-led medicine may be what traditional healthcare has been missing. They break down everything from advanced blood work, whole genome sequencing, epigenetics, DEXA scans, VO2 max, visceral fat, and clinical AI to the downside of obsessing over sleep scores, wearables, and health tracking. Michael and Sagan also get into the

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00:06:14

If You Can’t Fart Around Them… Is It Really Love?

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/21

In this Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow gets real about one of the most universal—and somehow still embarrassing—parts of being human: farting. Michael shares the hilarious moment he first farted in front of his wife on a trip to Mexico and how it became an unexpected relationship milestone. From marriage and relationships to getting comfortable enough to completely be yourself, sometimes the little moments say more than we realize. Michael’s message is simple: everybody poops, everybody

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00:53:27

What Dying People Know About Life That the Rest of Us...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Laura Pastor is a breast cancer survivor, yoga and meditation teacher, author, hospice volunteer, and certified death doula who has spent years sitting with people near the end of their lives. In this conversation with Michael Chernow, Laura shares what cancer taught her about resilience, why movement and humor became medicine, and what dying people reveal about what actually matters in life. They also get into parenting through depression, overcoming adversity, spirituality, faith, meditation, and

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00:12:19

Your Private Habits Are Creating Your Public Life

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/14

What you do when nobody is watching may be the clearest reflection of who you’re becoming. In this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow breaks down why your morning routine, daily habits, discipline, and private decisions directly impact your confidence and success. He also gets vulnerable about the stress of running Kreatures of Habit and how the pressure of being a founder and CEO started to become debilitating. Michael explains why building strong routines and rituals gives him the confidence to keep

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00:43:57

He’s Running 100 Miles to Find Out Who He Really Is |...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/09

Nick Walker joins Michael Chernow for a raw conversation about discipline, childhood trauma, ultra running, therapy, and the pursuit of hard things. Nick opens up about training for the Leadville 100, why he intentionally puts himself through suffering, and what running has taught him about who he really is. The conversation turns deeply personal as Nick discusses trauma therapy, EMDR, growing up around instability, and why he remembers so little of his childhood. He also shares his earliest memory

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00:34:53

The Brutal Truth About Why Your Content Isn’t Going...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/09/02

What actually makes content go viral, and why does so much content fail? Zachary Cummings joins Michael Chernow to break down viral content strategy, podcast growth, social media marketing, and the years of testing that helped grow The Journey Podcast to millions of followers across platforms. Zach shares how posting four times a day for months led to his first viral breakthrough, why understanding human emotion matters more than chasing the algorithm, and how his work with Michael generated

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01:15:09

Gabe Snow: From Fitness Model to Drugs, Steroid Abuse...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/08/26

Gabe Snow joins Michael Chernow for one of the most raw and vulnerable conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Gabe opens up about childhood trauma, grief, addiction, steroid abuse, losing himself behind a seemingly glamorous lifestyle, and the moment he realized he needed to change. He shares how years of anabolic steroid use contributed to a shocking heart diagnosis, including discovering that his LAD artery was 40% blocked at just 34 years old. They also dive into body image, self-worth, nervous

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01:20:48

The Productivity Hack Most People Are Too Lazy To Use...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/08/19

Brent Richard joins Michael Chernow to break down the habits, discipline, and sacrifices that completely changed his life. From waking up at 4AM and discovering the massive productivity advantage of owning the early morning hours, to building an audience of more than 200,000 people and creating Early Dad, Brent explains why consistency beats motivation every time.They also dive into what it actually means to be a present father, why chasing money can come at the expense of your family, and how our

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01:18:58

“Intermittent Fasting” Felt Familiar. I’d Been...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/08/12

In this episode of The Michael Chernow Podcast, Michael sits down with Alexander Stein for an unfiltered conversation about disordered eating, body dysmorphia, fitness obsession, and the struggles men rarely talk about. Alex shares how his relationship with food began changing at just eight years old and eventually became decades of restriction, over-exercising, coffee, and one meal a day. At his lowest point, he was 6'2" and 140 pounds, yet still struggled to recognize how unhealthy he had

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00:12:24

What 16 Years In Business Taught Me

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/08/10

In this Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow reflects on five years of building Kreatures of Habit and the lessons he has learned from 16 years of entrepreneurship.Michael opens up about the highs and lows of running a business, the stress of raising money, the resilience it takes to keep going, and the abnormal optimism required to build something that actually lasts. He also shares a powerful moment from his 22-year sobriety anniversary run, where he found gratitude, grace, and a deeper

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01:11:20

Michael Chernow: “I Overdosed… Then Used Again 4...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/08/05

Michael Chernow shares the raw story of how childhood trauma led him into addiction at just 12 years old and eventually brought him within inches of losing his life. After surviving a heroin overdose, Michael returned to using only hours later because he still didn’t know how to stop. Everything changed when one phone call connected him with the mentor who gave him the structure, discipline, faith, and support required to rebuild his life. Now 21 years sober, Michael explains why asking for help is

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00:08:14

everybody poops

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/08/04

I felt it was time to have this conversation

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01:20:42

Doctors Told Her She Would Die... She Refused to...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/07/29

After being told at just 13 years old that she likely wouldn’t survive her teenage years, Ashleigh Di Lello refused to accept the future doctors predicted for her. Years later, after a failed hip surgery left her unable to walk and living with debilitating chronic pain, she reached another breaking point that changed the direction of her life.In this episode, Ashleigh explains how she began studying neuroscience, nervous-system regulation and the connection between physical, mental and emotional

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00:48:36

The Biggest Failure Is Never Trying | KOH Sprouts...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/07/15

Michael Chernow and Mattiy Christofferson sit down inside an RV after six exhausting days on the road launching the Kreatures of Habit Daily Bar at Sprouts stores across the West Coast.In this raw, off-the-cuff conversation, they break down the reality of building a company, the pressure founders feel when comparing themselves to massive brands, and why obsession is often required to succeed. They also discuss delegation, maintaining momentum, creating your own luck, and learning to accept that

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01:08:41

I wanted A Father Figure. I Found A Monster | My...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/07/08

Michael Chernow opens up about growing up in an unsafe home, searching for a father figure, and how that vulnerability led him into the hands of a predator. He shares the confusion, shame, addiction, and anger that followed, and why he believes parents need to be more aware of who has access to their children. This conversation also goes into his near-death experience with heroin, the moment that finally pushed him toward sobriety, and the mentor who helped him rebuild his life. Now 21 years sober,

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00:26:58

Discipline Is The Key To Freedom

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/07/06

In this episode, Michael Chernow opens up about the moment he realized his habits were destroying his life and how discipline became the foundation for everything he has built since.From addiction, violence, and losing control to sobriety, business, fatherhood, and personal growth, Michael breaks down why small daily habits matter more than massive life changes. He explains how little wins can rebuild confidence, why fear causes most people to quit, and why discipline is the key to freedom.This

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01:06:50

She Lost 30% Of Her Body Weight Trying To Be...

The Michael Chernow Podcast ·

2026/07/01

Michael Chernow sits down with Kelsey Heenan for a raw conversation about food, fitness, control, and recovery. Kelsey opens up about how trying to become a better athlete slowly turned into dangerous food rules, restriction, over-exercising, and losing 30% of her body weight. Michael also shares how food became another form of addiction for him after getting sober from drugs and alcohol. Together, they talk about why eating disorders and food anxiety are not just “women’s issues,” how fitness can

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