Kreatures Of Habit Podcast

Steven Arena is the founder of a revolutionary new Tortilla Chip company, Masa Chips. Masa Chips are free of inflammatory and artificial seeds oils, and made with organic corn and grass-fed beef tallow.Steven is anti-seed oil and an alternative health activist. He's also the founder of the Shire App, which helps you to find real food grown close to your home by people who care.In this episode, Michael and Steven discuss the negative health consequences of seed oils, the benefits of eating raw liver, and how making a few small changes to your diet will radically improve your life.

Josh Whalen is the founder of Blokes, is a proud husband to his supportive wife + co-founder, Katy, and a dad of two sweet babies. As a former Chicago Lions Rugby player, he still loves finding ways to keep his blood moving.His journey to creating Blokes started a few years ago when he started feeling, well, old. He started to get sick, run-down, gain weight, and struggle with his marriage. Every treatment he sought either gave him a one-size-fits-all approach or told him to accept this new normal. As you can imagine, he didn’t.He took charge of his own health and saw the holes as an opportunity. It is their mission to provide a clear pathway to optimization for everyone.In this episode, Michael and Josh discuss why your health should be your number one priority, the stigma around testosterone boosters, and how to become a better version of yourself.

When @stevenizen was just 19 years old, his beloved grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, an event that brought him to his personal low in life. It was during this time that Steven founded @lokai - the iconic bracelet brand that encourages people to find hope in their darkest moments. Each Lokai bracelet incorporates water from Mount Everest and mud from the Dead Sea - the highest and lowest points on earth - to serve as a simple daily reminder to remain humble and hopeful through life's inevitable highs and lows. To date, Lokai has given $9M+ as part of its 10% profits to charity pledge, supporting a growing list of incredible organizations like The Humane Society, Alzheimer's Association, The Make-a-Wish Foundation, Stand Up to Cancer, and One Tree Planted. Steven was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Retail and Ecommerce in 2017, was the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Finalist in 2016, and currently serves as the youngest member on the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In this episode, Michael and Steven discuss the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur, what it takes to run a successful business in 2023, and how to avoid burnout.

On Episode 87 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, our founder, Michael Chernow, is back with another epic 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 nutrition-focused episode, Michael sits down to discuss how to truly curb your unhealthy cravings – and ultimately overcome the challenges of eating healthy with all the bad food that surrounds us.

Dr. Sarah Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two who helps parents find a balanced approach between focusing on healthy child development and not losing sight of their own mental health–since neither can exist without the other.She equips parents with the tools to develop a personal parenting framework that allows them to respond effectively to any challenge, and raise kids who are confident, resilient, and kind.Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached, and the creator of the parenting courses The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and The Science of Tantrums.She is also the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she works with parents, children, and families.  In this episode, Michael and Sarah discuss how long it takes for the brain to develop, what disciplining a child really means, and how to become a better parent in 2023 and beyond.

Jennifer Jacobs is the founder and creator of J METHOD, which embodies Jennifer’s strong belief that health and wellness is a lifestyle and mindset around creating habits, training consistently, efficiently and effectively.Jennifer’s focus is on making health and wellness a lifestyle for everyone at all levels.  Her extremely successful strength training program called “Job 1” on Beachbody, continues to allow her to reach thousands to change their mindset and make their health and wellness a #1 priority.Also a former Peloton Senior Instructor, Jennifer is a mother of two, a global ambassador for the charity organization SmileTrain, and most recently expanded her reach into fashionwear through the launch of “HER”.  A collaboration with Heroine Sport which is designed to make every woman feel Heroic, Empowered and Radiant!In this episode, Michael, and Jennifer discuss how to reach your goals by training with purpose, keys to gaining back time in your life, and actionable tips for building confidence.

Episode 84 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast features Joey Bowen & Drew Beech, founders of Few Will Hunt.In 2017, the two cousins started a countermovement to put society back on track.Today, Few Will Hunt apparel is on the backs of the hard workers everywhere — from budding writers pounding their keyboards at your local coffee shop to professional fighters pounding their opponents under the bright lights of the UFC octagon.Through painstaking, relentless hard work, Joey and Drew have grown the Few Will Hunt movement from 100 hard workers in 2017 to over 100,000 hard workers today.Their impact has become undeniable on our society!In this episode, Michael, Joey, and Drew discuss how to optimize your time throughout the day, the power of community, and tips for taking full accountability of your life.

Tyler Hall is a successful founder, CEO, tech leader, investor, advisor, motorcycle enthusiast, dad and husband. As the founder and CEO of a VC backed automotive tech company Drivably, Tyler led the company through an acquisition in 2022 and prior to that founded multiple companies and was an early employee and executive at Domo (NYSE: DOMO) and HireVue (Acquired for $511m by The Carlyle Group).Tyler has been through all of the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, but it wasn’t until he experienced nearly losing his wife during 2022 to a complicated pregnancy issue that made him pause and reflect on his experiences and the next steps for his own journey.Tyler has now shifted his focus from building his own companies to helping build the world’s best CEOs and organizations through coaching, advising, investing, and all around holistic support. As a coach, Tyler uses proven frameworks to help leaders unlock areas in their personal and professional life where they are stuck, or insecure, and introduce them to a new world in which empathy and emotional presence are a competitive advantage.His unique insights and lived experiences make him an incredible sounding board, accountability partner, star strategic advisor, and someone you want in your corner as you navigate the ups and downs of building a company.He currently serves as an advisor to companies like RunBuggy, Ferry, DIMO, Nemodata, Miggos, HGreg, DealerPeak and several others.He is an all around leader in both the professional and personal world as dad to 3 beautiful kids and a loving husband to his wife.In this episode, Michael and Tyler discuss the power of breathwork, fostering positive family relationships, and how to be more present in everyday life.

Teddy Pantelis is a professional Natural Bodybuilder in the WNBF, a Legion Athletics sponsored athlete, and a Precision Nutrition Certified coach.As an accomplished bodybuilder competing for a decade he has learned that all of the awards, medals and accolades are not why he loves this lifestyle.The heart of what he is, is about achieving his personal best and guiding others to achieve theirs!For Teddy, physical and mental toughness are a journey of self-discovery, no other experience makes a person feel more clear, focused and accomplished.In this episode, Michael and Teddy discuss the importance of communication, building your foundation for better health & wellness, and how to get the results you REALLY want to see in the gym.

Why are there not more aggressive consequences for child predators? John Dorsey (Aka “Goob”) is the owner and head coach of Goob U, LLC. John has a wealth of experience working with and for the bodybuilding community. He has provided hundreds of athletes with customized diet and exercise plans in addition to being a competitive bodybuilder himself. Whether you are looking to lose a few pounds for summer, gain muscle or prep for a bodybuilding show, John will help you reach your goals! In this episode, Michael and John discuss the importance of doing right by others, tips for holding yourself accountable, and how to join the fight against fitness predators. Out NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! 🚀