The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man 130: Mastering The Inner Game: From Addiction to Leadership with Michael Chernow
In this episode of The Path, I sit down with Michael Chernow—entrepreneur, athlete, and founder of The Meatball Shop, Seymour’s, and Kreatures of Habit. Michael shares his raw and unfiltered journey of building businesses while staying deeply committed to fatherhood, self-mastery, and personal growth.
We dive into the power of structure, morning routines, and how he integrates discipline into every part of his life. Michael also opens up about his experience overcoming addiction, healing childhood wounds, and using breathwork as a tool for deep transformation.
Topics Covered:
- Balancing high-level entrepreneurship with being a present father
- The power of morning routines and non-negotiables
- The "Three C’s" Framework
- Overcoming self-doubt and the inner critic
- Breathwork as a tool for healing and transformation
- Building a structure that supports long-term success
Connect with Michael Chernow:
- Instagram: @michaelchernow
- Kreatures of Habit
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Connect with Mike
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/
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The Grounded King
The Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it. We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey. If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.
The Grounded King
The Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it. We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey. If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.