Dr. Sean Pastuch is the founder of Active Life, a company that helps people get out of pain without going to the doctor or missing the gym from anywhere in the world. In this episode, Dr. Sean sits down with Michael Chernow to discuss how Active Life started, how the company operates, what it takes to hit your personal development goals, and much more.  Topics covered: 3:48 - Sean manifesting his meeting with Michael 9:06 - Why hospitality in the food industry matters 13:40 - Making friends with other men as adults 17:20 - What is Active Life? 26:40 - Personal development starts with the truth 30:45 - Pushing through the discomfort 38:45 - Creating success for yourself 42:20 - Achieving a work-life balance Sean’s IG: @drseanpastuch⁠ Website: https://activelifeprofessional.com Active Life Rx IG: @activeliferx Active Life Professional IG: @activelifeprofessional

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.  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 different family dynamics don’t need to be fixed if they work for your family, the importance of one-on-one time with kids and individualizing their needs, and so much more valuable parenting advice.    Michael Gazzo - Hypnosis Transformational Coach

In this second episode, Michael Chernow is again joined by his business partner, Jonathan Yarmeisch, to continue the discussion around what's really happening at Kreatures of Habit. They discuss some of the changes made to their team, shipping policies, Black Friday / Cyber Monday performance, the decision to no longer sell MEAL ONE on Amazon, and changing copackers. They also dive into more broad business ideas such as company culture and whether or not sales and discounts are good for business.Kreatures of Habit is a brand that truly values transparency and customer relationships. Which is why we would love it if you send us any questions that you would want to hear answered on the podcast. Simply DM us or send us an email at info@kreaturesofhabit.com, and Michael and Jonathan will be sure to answer on future episodes!

Meghan Swidler is a Holistic Health and Detoxification Coach with a focus on gut, hormone, and skin health, cleansing and detoxification, and cellular regeneration and the author of From Within — a comprehensive guided handbook about gut health. On this episode Meghan and Michael Chernow dive into the role of gut health in your everyday life, optimizing your diet for single ingredient foods, the importance of fiber, and so much more.  Links: Ben Harris (Fear Coach): https://www.feeling-free.com/ Ripe: https://www.get-ripe.com/ Open: https://go.o-p-e-n.com/meghan-nsr Seed: http://seedhealthinc.pxf.io/Y9NdbP Meghan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatplantbasedgal Meghan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanswidler/ Meghan’s Website: https://meghanswidler.com/ Meghan’s Book: https://meghanswidler.com/products/from-within-book Free 30-Minute Consultation For 1:1 Coaching Programs: https://calendly.com/meghanswidler/health-history-consultation Group Coaching Program (starting Monday, January 15): https://buy.stripe.com/cN2dTYgXEdF66AM3ceFREE Copy of The Level I Detox: https://mailchi.mp/59b46c754e7d/meghanswidler

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 dives into why it’s important to set boundaries for yourself and how doing so can help you kick off the new year.

Dr. Latt Mansor is the Research Lead at H.V.M.N and holds a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics from the University of Oxford. He also holds an M.A. (Columbia University) and B.Sc. (Hons) (University of Nottingham) in Biotechnology. He is a world expert in physiology and metabolism, and consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. In this episode, Dr. Latt Mansor and Michael Chernow dive into H.V.M.N.’s Ketone-IQ, the role of metabolism, how what you eat affects your body, and so much more. https://hvmn.com/

Hilary Star de Roy is the owner and founder of Royal Native), a line of one of a kind clothing, sustainably sourced and handmade from vintage textiles in NYC. She opened an eponymous shop in February of 2023 in Locust Valley, NY that features small female owned brands and vintage housewares by The Thrifocrat as well as her own designs.  Eric W. Bolyard is the owner of Black & Bolyard, where he fabricates a handcrafted line of artisanal toasted Brown Butters for the professional kitchen and home. He is also the Managing Partner and Exec Chef at the Parisian-based Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in the heart of SoHo, reinventing the culinary program to support the world-class wine list.  In this episode, Hilary and Eric join Michael to talk about their family dynamic during the holidays, the importance of small wins, how to handle the stresses of running businesses, and so much more.  ⁠www.theroyalnative.com

Jonathan Yarmeisch is the COO and Co-founder of Kreatures of Habit. As a CPA at PwC, Jonathan focused on the consumer products industry. He is passionate about identifying and implementing solutions to the many challenges facing early stage businesses.His role at Kreatures of Habit sits at the convergence of his professional skill set and personal interest in the fitness and wellness space.In this episode, Jonathan and Michael Chernow go on a behind-the-scenes journey and dish out valuable insights into what it takes to run a company like Kreatures of Habit.

Sahil Bloom is a renowned American inspirational writer, content creator, and entrepreneur who is quickly rising in popularity all around the world. He is very decorated and has been awarded several noteworthy awards during his time at Stanford University such as the Bruce R. Cameron Memorial Award in 2012 and the PAC-12 All-Academic Team in 2013. In this episode, Michael and Sahil discuss the importance of having non-negotiables, working through life’s challenges, and the paradox of goal setting. Be sure to check out Sahil’s newsletter: https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter

Todd Anderson is the co-founder of Dream Recovery, a company dedicated to helping athletes and high achievers sleep and recover at the highest level. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes across all sports, and celebrities on optimizing their performance. He continues to produce educational content on all media platforms to educate people on sleep and its importance and positive impact on quality of life. Todd holds over a dozen certifications in Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Performance.Bottom line, sleep and recovery is the tide that raises all ships and Todd’s mission in life is to help others realize their potential by prioritizing sleep, recovery and overall life optimization. In this episode, Michael and Todd discuss how sleep impacts your overall wellbeing, the importance of consistency, and easy hacks for better sleep and recovery. Todd Anderson Instagram Dream Recovery