Episodes

Michael sits down with Superstar Chef James “Jamal” Kent. James is Partner & Executive Chef at two of the most sought-after restaurants in New York City, Crown Shy & SAGA. In this wide-ranging discussion, James and Michael ta...

Humans were designed for movement. However, over the last hundred years or so we have stopped being so active. No matter what the reason for the decline in activity is, we have to do everything we can to reverse the trend. Wh...

Whether you’re a power walker, a casual gym-goer or a marathoner, you need to make sure you keep your body fully hydrated with water or another comparable beverage. How many glasses of water a day are you having? Follow Mike ...

On this episode of Born or Made Michael is joined by Keith Nowak, CEO and co-founder of Ten Thousand, an athletic apparel brand for men. Keith explains his journey as a former pro soccer player to crazy successful business ow...

We can't control what others do, say, think or feel, even further, OUR OWN first thoughts are generally out of our control as well. With all that said, we do have control on how we RESPOND. The more we practice to put a pause...

Greeting someone you know is a vital part of courtesy and goodwill. Every greeting and introduction is an opportunity to demonstrate respect for others. When you greet someone, you acknowledge their presence. Follow Mike on I...

In today’s episode, Michael chats with entrepreneur, trainer and fitness influencer Devon Levesque! Last year, Devon bear crawled 26 miles in 20 hours and 48 minutes to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for FitOps founda...

I wholeheartedly believe that resentment is completely and unequivocally useless. On today’s mini-podcast I share my own experience and how I resolved the feeling. If you’re feeling resentful towards anyone right now, let thi...

Moving your body is important, especially in the currently landscape where a sedentary lifestyle is common. Making walking a daily habit comes with some impressive health benefits for your mind and your body. Besides the vari...

In 2007 Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss founded BluePrint Cleanse ( one of the first cold-pressed juice brands ) cementing their legacy as pioneers in the now multi-billion dollar cold pressed juice industry. After five years of ...

Compliments help us communicate the appreciation we feel toward one another. Focusing on and noticing the good qualities in the world around us gives our moods a boost all by itself. Plus, it is a kind of cognitive training, ...

When you’re organized, your mind is free! Having a disorganized spaces almost guarantees having a disorganized, or at least, unfocused mind. Productive people know what they need, they know where to find it, and they get sh!t...

Gary Vaynerchuk needs no introduction, however there may be one person on the planet who does not know who he is, so this is for that guy… Gary V, is the CEO of Vayner Madia and Vayner Sports. He is an investor and likely the...

Commitment before Ego demands two disciplines: The practice in understanding one's purpose and adherence to commitment, and to ego check when in this practice. Many people equate commitment to making a pledge or promise to do...

When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. Positive emotions appear to invigorate...

On this episode of Born or made, Michael chats with Dan Fleyshman who sold over 15 million dollars worth of clothing in six department store chains and surpassing expectations with his 9.5 million dollar licensing deal with S...

Truly successful people will tell you one of the biggest keys to leading a successful life is to be proactive, not reactive . Stop waiting and start doing. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @Borno...

Dr Lisa Paz is a clinical sex and marriage therapist and a friend of Michael's for over 30 years. Today the two discuss the importance of partners communicating about sex (and life in general,) fears, physical limitations, ne...

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. On this episode of Born or...

Raja Dhir is the co-founders and co-CEO of Seed , a venture backed microbiome company pioneering bacteria science. This week on Born or Made Michael and Raja discuss gut health and the implications of microbes on human health...

This week on Born or Made, Michael chats with Alife ‘s Co-Founder, Rob Cristofaro, who explains why graffiti is the rawest form of branding and how "keeping it real," with personal connections rather than trends has kept his ...

On this episode of Born or Made, Michael chats with Justin Guilbert the founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer of such companies as Harmless Harvest , Good Fish , and Bravo Sierra . Justin explains the importance of the direct-...

Rob Dyrdek returns for Part 2 of his Born or Made appearance where he discusses the document that helped optimize his life and answers the question of the day: Was he born, or made? Follow Born or Made on Apple Podcasts by cl...

"Ridiculousness" host Rob Dyrdek joins Michael to reveal the secrets of the universe ... or at least how he optimized his thinking and revenue as he pivoted from TV host to a bonafide entrepreneur. Follow Born or Made on Appl...