Kreatures Of Habit Podcast

Rachel Scheer is a functional medicine practitioner and she joins Michael Chernow to discuss her healing journey, her view on Western medicine, and much more.  On this episode: 2:30 - What got Rachel into functional medicine 17:17 - Rachel’s elimination diet 26:00 - Getting a correct diagnosis 34:33 - Nutritional habits for a healthy gut 41:45 - Manifestation and doing the things that scare you 57:52 - The greatest piece of personal development

This week, we’re bringing you Michael Chernow’s guest appearance on the Mind Pump Podcast.  On this episode, Michael dives into the following topics with Sal, Adam, And Justin: 02:13 - How from a young age he was trying to get out of his house.  09:41 - Being sexually assaulted at 8 years old.  14:54 - Why he felt he needed to have a legitimate job with his ever-growing side hustle.  20:38 - His favorite drug to sell and why?  25:06 - His only run-in with the cops.  30:41 - The scary experience of getting robbed.  37:34 - That one time he faked his death.  43:03 - His connection to the universe.  45:28 - Losing his father and making amends.  55:06 - The beginning of the end of the dark days and the beginning of the new days.  1:00:21 - The Muay Thai angels.  1:07:16 - The point where things start happening for him.  1:27:32 - Why his happiness is FAR more important than cash in the bank and capital.  1:34:18 - His next venture, partner, and buyout.  1:45:06 - The origins of Kreatures of Habit.  1:51:58 - Taking his love of oatmeal and running with it!  1:59:34 - How fitness & health transformed him.  2:07:13 - The priority of profitability. 2:09:03 - You never know the catalyst of change.

Jason Lacayo has been a police officer for 19 years and is currently part of the mental health outreach team. He is also the co-host of Inside the Labyrinth podcast powered by Reps for Responders, which is an organization that helps first responders and the families of first responders get services. On this episode, Jason dives into the following topics with Michael Chernow: 6:10 - The experience of being a cop in NYC 13:27 - What sets Jason up for success 16:17 - Protecting your mental space despite the tough things you see 24:02 - Morning routine 30:18 - There's two sides of mental health 37:45 - The community of the police force 50:02 - How to overcome hardshipFollow Jason Lacayo on Instagram.

Eric Leija is a fitness coach in Austin, Texas. He is a co-founder of onnit gym and an adidas training athlete, he specializes in kettlebell strength and conditioning training and offers in person and online coaching. Eric is prevalent on social media where he shares his content with over 1+ million people across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. On this episode he dives into the following topics with Michael Chernow: 2:54 - Where Eric got his start 11:58 - Processing childhood trauma 16:48 - Holotropic breathwork 20:55 - Eric’s Iowaska experience 30:37 - Eric’s morning routine 39:20 - Enjoying doing the hard things Follow Eric on Instagram. Check out Eric’s website.

Matt Choi is a content creator, entrepreneur, and endurance athlete. He is the founder of Choi Media Group.He joins Michael Chernow to dive into what it was like to run 100 miles, how he prioritizes health and positivity, and much more.  On this episode: 9:40 - Matt’s morning routine 14:32 - Building a solid foundation to start your day 24:08 - Running 100 miles 35:47 - Tips for getting into running 44:59 - What is Matt’s recovery process? Follow Matt Choi on Instagram.

Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back to give you the scoop on what’s been happening at Kreatures of Habit.  On this episode: 4:32 - The ups and downs of business 7:59 - Culture is everything 10:41 - KOH is launching a new product 16:35 - Having a new product doesn't mean it's the sole focus 18:24 - How the business conversations changed over the last few months 23:30 - Kreature Kamp

Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, podcaster, educator and bestselling author. She joins MIchael Chernow for an all-encompassing conversation about workouts, morning routines, the importance of movement, and more. On this episode: 8:15 - Does Jen ever not want to work out? 22:56 - Waking up early  32:38 - Michael’s recent reads 37:28 - Fitness is Michael’s non-negotiable 44:38 - Why morning routine is important to Michael 51:50 - What is Jen’s super power? 1:05:51 - Business and goals

Life coach Frank Paul Vignola talks about defining masculinity, growing up surrounded by women, building confidence, sticking to your values, and his morning routine. He emphasizes the importance of self-worth, confidence, and perseverance in cultivating positive masculinity.

Kaylor Betts is a life and business coach and the host of the Awake & Winning Podcast. He joins Michael Chernow to dig deep into staying in control of your actions. On this episode:  4:11 - The hustle and bustle of Manhattan 7:42 - Michael’s 80/20 rule 8:47 - Kaylor’s morning routine 16:33 - Building a strong foundation 24:48 - Changing your day from a negative to a positive 33:06 - Don't let external forces change your behavior 40:23 - Reflection and evening routine 48:36 - Why morning routine is important to Michael

Jonathan Yarmeish returns for the 5th episode of What’s Really Happening? He and Michael Chernow sit down to discuss the business side of Kreatures of Habit.  On this episode: 1:34 - Pushing KOH forward 6:31 - Hiring an agency for content vs. a full-time employee 11:37 - Being persistently optimistic 16:33 - Small wins matter