

Kreatures Of Habit Podcast
Michael Chernow
Michael Chernow, host and founder of Kreatures of Habit, hosts discussions with his guests about their routines and habits, and how committing to them has helped their paths to success. In each episode, Michael asks about the guest’s morning and evening routines, 3 habits that have changed their life, and one habit that they've broken, and how they stay committed to it.
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Jun 28, 2023 • 18min
Michael Chernow: Pain Is The Rent We Pay For Living
On Episode 77 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, our founder, Michael Chernow, is back with another solo show.Michael launched KOH because he wanted to share his belief in habits through his personal story of change — and how our habits determine whether we are going to be successful in our personal and professional lives, just get by, or worse, be miserable.In this episode, Michael discusses how to embrace, and ultimately overcome the pain, challenges, and discomforts that life will inevitably throw at you.Out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 🚀

Jun 21, 2023 • 45min
Valentine Thomas: Making Conscious Choices To Create A Better World
Episode 76 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast features Valentine Thomas, who was trained as a lawyer in Canada and worked in finance in London for six years, before leaving it all behind to pursue her passions. She quit her job and gave up the urban lifestyle to fiercely advocate for sustainable seafood systems while encouraging people to reconsider their relationship with nature, as well as their own self confidence and health and wellness.Valentine is a world record spearfisher-woman, 170ft. freediver and instructor, entrepreneur, public speaker and author. She is a two-time TEDx speaker, Forbes Changemaker, and international ambassador for ocean sustainability. Valentine released her first cookbook, A Contre Courant, in Canada in 2019, and this Spring, will release her second one, Good Catch: A Guide to Sustainable Fish and Seafood with Recipes from the Worlds Oceans - a stunning and inspiring guide to selecting, preparing, and enjoying sustainable seafood, with 75 recipes, from a world-class spearfisher-woman.In this episode, Michael and Valentine discuss how to develop consistent, healthier habits, the value of sustainable seafood, and how to positively impact your food supply chain.

Jun 14, 2023 • 50min
Josh Campbell and Jason Brown: Maximizing Your Efficiency From Sunup to Sundown
Josh Campbell and Jason Brown are the co-founders of Human Improvement. Together they are trying to redefine the health and wellness industry by creating nutritional supplements using clean, innovative ingredients made for the improvement of humans. They started by incorporating a very unique ingredient into their protein powder, cricket. Not ones to chase trends, they aren’t afraid of a challenge to create products they think can change the world.Both started their careers in the finance world but left to explore their entrepreneurial goals and have both had successful exits from past businesses. Josh has excelled at scaling global brands from coffee (Starbucks) to cannabis (Dosist) to health and wellness. When he isn’t trying to disrupt a category he is summiting peaks from Alaska to Africa.After a decade in the distressed credit world in New York, Jason relocated to LA and spent the last 5 years starting and scaling businesses in everything from cannabis packaging to health and wellness. He is an avid skier, surfer, and more recently obsessed with crossfit.In this episode, Michael, Josh, and Jason discuss how to gain more control over your day as an entrepreneur, the key to analyzing opportunities and distractions in your company, and why multitasking might be hindering your output.

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 9min
Biet Simkin: Finding Enlightenment In The Chaos
Biet Simkin (bietsimkin.com) is the world-renowned Spiritual Teacher and Best-Selling Author dubbed "The David Bowie of Meditation".She creates huge meditation and breathwork experiences globally that she scores with her own music. She is a true artist and is redefining Enlightenment.Russell Brand says, “The only other means he knows to achieve the states she induces are illegal".In this episode, Michael and Biet discuss how to find enlightenment is a fast-paced world, methods to deal with inner shame, and the optimal breathwork techniques for relaxation.

May 31, 2023 • 46min
Jennifer Cohen Part 2: You Don’t Need Any More Motivation
Episode 73 of The Kreatures Of Habit Podcast is Part 2 of Michael’s conversation with Jennifer Cohen, an entrepreneur, podcaster, educator and bestselling author. Her latest book, Bigger Better Bolder hit #1 in business on Amazon and the Wall Street Journal Bestselling list. She’s been a long-time authority in health and wellness where she has co-founded numerous companies, including No Gym Required and Hot 5, which was acquired by Weight Watchers.Jennifer has well established expertise and experience in branding and non-traditional marketing working as a spokesperson and advisor to companies like Celsius, Tonal , BLK Water, Tru Niagen, Nike, and Proctor & Gamble.Her podcast “Habits and Hustle” is regularly ranked in the top 10 business podcasts in the world on Apple podcasts and is widely regarded for helping thousands of people with their wellness and productivity. Some past guests include, Mark Cuban, Simon Sinek, Mathew McConaughy, Chelsea Handler, Tony Robbins and many more.Jennifer is also an in-demand motivational speaker for a range of companies as well as business schools, and her TEDx talk has more than 7 million views on YouTube. Jennifer lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two little superstars, Dylan and Sydney.In this episode, Michael and Jennifer discuss how to make a big change in your life, why motivation is BS, and how to live more intentionally.

May 24, 2023 • 47min
Jennifer Cohen Pt. 1: Harness The Power Of Movement
Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, podcaster, educator and bestselling author. Her latest book, Bigger Better Bolder hit #1 in business on Amazon and the Wall Street Journal Bestselling list. She’s been a long-time authority in health and wellness where she has co-founded numerous companies, including No Gym Required and Hot 5, which was acquired by Weight Watchers.Jennifer has well established expertise and experience in branding and non-traditional marketing working as a spokesperson and advisor to companies like Celsius, Tonal , BLK Water, Tru Niagen, Nike, and Proctor & Gamble. Her podcast “Habits and Hustle” is regularly ranked in the top 10 business podcasts in the world on Apple podcasts and is widely regarded for helping thousands of people with their wellness and productivity. Some past guests include, Mark Cuban, Simon Sinek, Mathew McConaughy, Chelsea Handler, Tony Robbins and many more.Jennifer is also an in-demand motivational speaker for a range of companies as well as business schools, and her TEDx talk has more than 7 million views on YouTube. Jennifer lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two little superstars, Dylan and Sydney.In this episode, Michael and Jennifer discuss the pros and cons of having a high amount of daily habits, how to meditate if you struggle staying still, and the power of movement for positive mental health.

May 17, 2023 • 24min
Michael Chernow: The Playbook For Your Evening Routine
On Episode 71 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, our founder, Michael Chernow, is back with another solo show!Michael launched KOH because he wanted to share his belief in habits through his personal story of change — and how our habits determine whether we are going to be successful in our personal and professional lives, just get by, or worse, be miserable.He believes that the key to an epic and productive morning starts the night before — with a great wind down routine.In this episode, Michael discusses his evening routine, the breathwork practices that will help you relax your mind and body, and how he developed the formula for Knight Kap, Kreatures of Habit’s sleep formula, optimized for better relaxation, rest, and recovery (AVAILABLE NOW)!Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

May 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
Jonathan Stein: Building Lasting Relationships On Your Journey To Success
Jonathan Stein began working in real estate in 2015 after a career in private equity and touring with electronic rock band, Phantogram.
A leader in the industry since his early days in 2021, Jonathan ranked among the top real estate agents nationwide.
The Jonathan Stein Team was also established in 2021 – the same year this top-producing team was named “Top Downtown Team of the Year."In this episode, Michael and Jonathan discuss how to surround yourself with high caliber people, the integral components of lasting friendships, and the top tips for negotiating in business.

May 3, 2023 • 46min
Saad Alam: Excelling In Difficult Conversations
Saad Alam is the co-founder & CEO of Hone Health - the largest men’s hormone clinic in the country. Hone was founded with an unwillingness to accept that “aging” is interchangeable with “declining”. They don’t focus on turning back the clock or becoming who you used to be, because the real opportunity lies in helping you become the best you can be. Hone believes that our bodies can be optimized to reach their peak performance, for whatever it is that matters in your life. Whether it’s running an Iron Man at 45, or running in the backyard with your kids after a day in the office.Hone does this through the cutting-edge healthcare platform that offers personalized care with data driven insights, licensed physician consultations, and medications, all from home.In this episode, Michael and Saad discuss the first thing you should do every single morning, how to handle and embrace difficult conversations, and the best way to remedy problems in a long-term relationship.

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 17min
Jason Wersland: How to Optimize Your Sleep Quality & Recovery
Dr. Jason Wersland is the inventor of Theragun and Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody. He is deeply involved in Therabody’s R&D process, leading a team of scientists and engineers in creating the brand’s full ecosystem of award-winning wellness technologies. Dr. Jason has dedicated his life to helping people heal, including giving people access to products that can enhance their health and well-being.In this episode, Michael and Jason discuss how to perfect the hours before you go to sleep, the latest technology that will help optimize your deep sleep, and the benefits of being hyper-focused on mental and physical recovery.