Episodes

Frank Paul Vignola is a life coach for men who helps them master their identity and cultivate purpose. Today, he joins Michal Chernow to talk about what masculinity means, how his childhood shaped his view on life, and much more. On this episode: 3:27 - Defining masculinity 8:06 - Growing up surrounded by women 10:02 - Building confidence 17:00 - One of men's most desired virtues 21:19 - Morning routine 32:28 - Frank’s supplement lists 35:20 - Sticking to your values Follow Frank on Instagram . ...

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 i...

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

Manny Lubin is the co-founder of Slate Milk. He joins MIchael Chernow to dive into what it’s like running the company, what’s actually important when it comes to business, and much more. On this episode: 5:16 - Slate Milk is a lifestyle brand 20:03 - Manny’s morning routine 23:00 - Managing business communications 32:04 - The Key to Manny’s success 39:16 - What Michael learned when building multiple businesses 45:51 - The goal of a business is to make money Check out Slate Milk: https://slatemil...

Jaime Filer is a seasoned fitness model, motivational speaker, and accomplished online health coach. She joins Michael Chernow to dive into the fitness world, her coaching business, and more. On this episode: 4:09 - Eating disorders and mental health 10:24 - Routines and effective habits 21:01 - Jaime’s morning routine 26:08 - Evening routine 36:28 - Breaking a habit 43:01 - Helping the LGBTQ+ community

Lance Armstrong is a former road racing cyclist, Cancer survivor, and the founder of Livestrong, NEXT VENTŪRES, and WEDŪ. Through WEDŪ, he hosts two podcasts, THEMOVE and The Forward. He joins Michael Chernow to discuss his career, his battle with cancer, what’s on the horizon, and much more. On this episode: 4:45 - Lance’s favorite place to visit 14:21 - What changed from 1999 to 2000 20:59 - Lance's morning routine at the peak of his career 25:25 - Lance's present day morning routine 28:29 - T...

Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back with a new episode of What’s Really Happening to bring you the latest news on the business of Kreatures of Habit. On this episode: 2:10 - Waiting for permission in a startup means you’re failing 9:32 - Running a business can be both fun and hard 16:40 - Making the case for changing Meal One’s name 25:55 - Tightening the feedback loop 28:41 - Working with a new manufacturer 40:54 - Improving the check out process 47:03 - Using social media to make a...

In this solo episode, Michael dives into a new type of breathwork that he discovered at Runningman in Georgia that initially scared him, how he ultimately came to enjoy it, and his continuing work with Michael Gazzo. Topics: 4:07 - Learning a new type of breathwork 8:34 - Feeling pure love and joy 14:38 - Wanting love and approval from his father 19:58 - Struggling with being present

Dr. Jaime Schehr is a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and nutrition holds dual licenses as a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Dietitian. She works intimately with patients and their primary care physicians to help them understand, identify, and manage their health. In this week’s episode, she goes deep with Michael Chernow to discuss what integrative medicine is, why individualized care is important, and so much more about nutrition. Topics: 2:51 - What is integrative m...

Jonathan Yarmeisch and Michael Chernow are back to take you inside what’s going on at Kreatures of Habit. In episode 3, they dive into raising money, having more efficiency in the business, not being afraid to try new things, and much more. 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...

Larry Hagner is the founder of The Dad Edge, a company that helps men become the best people, partners, and dads they’ve always wanted to be. He also hosts The Dad Edge Podcast where he’s interviewed experts on parenting, mindset, communication, and more. In this episode, Larry and Michael discuss why Larry started the company, how the podcast has helped him, how crucial communication is with both your kids and your partner, and much more. Topics: 4:07 - How The Dad Edge came to be 15:15 - What ...

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 ...

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 Psycholo...

If you love Kreatures of Habit MEAL ONE, then this will probably affect you. Right now your MEAL ONE subscription is a monthly shipment, but we have decided that we want to make things more convenient for the customer, better for the environment, and cost less in the long run. Bi-monthly shipments for our customers are on the table and if you are listening to this, please comment down below your feedback on this! In this episode, Jonathan and Michael Chernow dive into how to handle having your b...

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/ ...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ins...

Sahil Bloom is an inspirational writer, content creator, and the owner of SRB Holdings. Through his newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, he provides valuable social insights to millions of people. In this episode, he dives deep with Michael on how to craft your ideal life. Sahil emphasizes the importance of relationships and health, sharing his daily non-negotiables, and highlights a study that links relationship satisfaction at age 50 to health at age 80. They also dive into the paradox of ambi...

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 Conditioni...

On Episode 98 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, our founder, Michael Chernow, is back with another impactful 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 meditation will help you become more present in everyday life, how to make it a part of...

Sam Miller is an Amazon Best-Selling Author and has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients’ results. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal. His workshops, classes, and specialization programs have served over 3,000+ coaches world...