The Michael Chernow Podcast

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Why ChatGPT Is Making People Think They’re Sick Sep 23, 2026

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In this episode, Michael Chernow sits down with Dr. Sagan Schultz, co-founder and CEO of Sonata, to talk about the future of preventative healthcare and why personalized, doctor-led medicine may be what traditional healthcare has been missing. They break down everything from advanced blood work, whole genome sequencing, epigenetics, DEXA scans, VO2 max, visceral fat, and clinical AI to the downside of obsessing over sleep scores, wearables, and health tracking. Michael and Sagan also get into the emotional side of health, including how stress, social media, and anxiety impact the body more than most people realize. Later, they unpack personalized nutrition, red meat, keto, carnivore, cholesterol, and the promise and pitfalls of GLP-1 medications. If you care about longevity, optimizing your health, and understanding what your body actually needs, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

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If You Can’t Fart Around Them… Is It Really Love? Sep 21, 2026

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In this Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow gets real about one of the most universal—and somehow still embarrassing—parts of being human: farting. Michael shares the hilarious moment he first farted in front of his wife on a trip to Mexico and how it became an unexpected relationship milestone. From marriage and relationships to getting comfortable enough to completely be yourself, sometimes the little moments say more than we realize. Michael’s message is simple: everybody poops, everybody farts, so maybe we should stop pretending otherwise. And if nothing else, hopefully this episode puts a smile on your face this Monday.

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What Dying People Know About Life That the Rest of Us Don’t | Laura Pastor Sep 16, 2026

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Laura Pastor is a breast cancer survivor, yoga and meditation teacher, author, hospice volunteer, and certified death doula who has spent years sitting with people near the end of their lives. In this conversation with Michael Chernow, Laura shares what cancer taught her about resilience, why movement and humor became medicine, and what dying people reveal about what actually matters in life. They also get into parenting through depression, overcoming adversity, spirituality, faith, meditation, and Michael’s profound plant medicine experience. Laura’s perspective on death, connection, fear, and gratitude is a powerful reminder that life’s hardest moments can completely change the way we live.

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Your Private Habits Are Creating Your Public Life Sep 14, 2026

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What you do when nobody is watching may be the clearest reflection of who you’re becoming. In this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow breaks down why your morning routine, daily habits, discipline, and private decisions directly impact your confidence and success. He also gets vulnerable about the stress of running Kreatures of Habit and how the pressure of being a founder and CEO started to become debilitating. Michael explains why building strong routines and rituals gives him the confidence to keep fighting when life and business get hard. If your actions behind closed doors don’t align with the life you say you want, this episode is your reminder to change them.

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He’s Running 100 Miles to Find Out Who He Really Is | Nick Walker Sep 09, 2026

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Nick Walker joins Michael Chernow for a raw conversation about discipline, childhood trauma, ultra running, therapy, and the pursuit of hard things. Nick opens up about training for the Leadville 100, why he intentionally puts himself through suffering, and what running has taught him about who he really is. The conversation turns deeply personal as Nick discusses trauma therapy, EMDR, growing up around instability, and why he remembers so little of his childhood. He also shares his earliest memory of his parents screaming and how childhood experiences still influence his habits, environment, and need for control today. This is a conversation about healing, mental toughness, delayed gratification, authenticity, and discovering what has been underneath the surface all along.

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The Brutal Truth About Why Your Content Isn’t Going Viral | Zachary Cummings Sep 02, 2026

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What actually makes content go viral, and why does so much content fail? Zachary Cummings joins Michael Chernow to break down viral content strategy, podcast growth, social media marketing, and the years of testing that helped grow The Journey Podcast to millions of followers across platforms. Zach shares how posting four times a day for months led to his first viral breakthrough, why understanding human emotion matters more than chasing the algorithm, and how his work with Michael generated millions of views in just months. They also discuss podcasting, entrepreneurship, content creation, personal branding, self-doubt, discipline, and what it takes to build one of the biggest platforms in the world. Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, entrepreneur, or trying to grow on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Facebook, this conversation breaks down what actually makes people stop scrolling and pay attention.

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Gabe Snow: From Fitness Model to Drugs, Steroid Abuse & a 40% Blocked Heart Artery Aug 26, 2026

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Gabe Snow joins Michael Chernow for one of the most raw and vulnerable conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Gabe opens up about childhood trauma, grief, addiction, steroid abuse, losing himself behind a seemingly glamorous lifestyle, and the moment he realized he needed to change. He shares how years of anabolic steroid use contributed to a shocking heart diagnosis, including discovering that his LAD artery was 40% blocked at just 34 years old. They also dive into body image, self-worth, nervous system regulation, breathwork, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life after years of running from yourself. Michael opens up about his own experiences with health, trauma, recovery, and a recent MDMA-assisted journey. This is a conversation about facing the parts of yourself you’d rather avoid and finding your way back to who you really are.
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The Productivity Hack Most People Are Too Lazy To Use | Brent Richard Aug 19, 2026

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Brent Richard joins Michael Chernow to break down the habits, discipline, and sacrifices that completely changed his life. From waking up at 4AM and discovering the massive productivity advantage of owning the early morning hours, to building an audience of more than 200,000 people and creating Early Dad, Brent explains why consistency beats motivation every time.They also dive into what it actually means to be a present father, why chasing money can come at the expense of your family, and how our phones are stealing moments we’ll never get back. Michael and Brent discuss the pressure men carry, finding purpose through fatherhood, building discipline, and why sometimes you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and simply do the work.Later, the conversation turns to a topic they know may be controversial: traditional family roles, being the provider, stay-at-home motherhood, and why they believe there’s nothing wrong with a family choosing that dynamic if both partners genuinely want it.If you want more time, more discipline, better health, and a better relationship with your family, this episode is for you.Subscribe to The Michael Chernow Podcast for new episodes every week.

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“Intermittent Fasting” Felt Familiar. I’d Been Starving Myself for Years | Alex Stein Aug 12, 2026

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In this episode of The Michael Chernow Podcast, Michael sits down with Alexander Stein for an unfiltered conversation about disordered eating, body dysmorphia, fitness obsession, and the struggles men rarely talk about. Alex shares how his relationship with food began changing at just eight years old and eventually became decades of restriction, over-exercising, coffee, and one meal a day. At his lowest point, he was 6'2" and 140 pounds, yet still struggled to recognize how unhealthy he had become. Michael also opens up about developing his own unhealthy relationship with food and fitness after getting sober, leading to a larger conversation about the incredibly thin line between discipline and obsession. They examine modern fitness culture, intermittent fasting, body-image pressure, social media, and why behaviors that look “healthy” from the outside can sometimes be driven by fear and control. Alex explains the moment hearing Nikki Glaser speak openly about her own struggles finally made him feel understood, why being told he didn't technically qualify as anorexic became a dangerous challenge in his mind, and what ultimately helped him rebuild his relationship with food. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered: Am I actually healthy—or am I obsessed?

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CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro & Trigger Warning4:33 What Does Disordered Eating Actually Look Like?7:02 Dieting at Just 8 Years Old12:12 The Fear of Ever Getting Fat16:28 6'2" and 140 Pounds — How Bad It Got19:00 Michael’s Own Battle With Food After Sobriety23:13 20 Years of Food Rules & Body Dysmorphia27:27 Coffee, One Meal a Day & Extreme Restriction30:26 Healthy or Obsessed? The Dark Side of Fitness Culture34:50 Childhood, Control & Where It All Started40:07 Over-Exercising, Restriction & Trying to Get Help44:08 The Nikki Glaser Moment That Changed Everything46:50 “I’ll Get There” — When Recovery Became a Challenge53:27 Marriage, Relapse & Reaching a Breaking Point58:18 Rebuilding His Life & Relationship With Food1:08:23 What to Do If You’re Struggling1:12:11 The Eating Disorder Men Hide Behind “Fitness”1:14:43 Alex’s Final Message

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What 16 Years In Business Taught Me Aug 10, 2026

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In this Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow reflects on five years of building Kreatures of Habit and the lessons he has learned from 16 years of entrepreneurship.

Michael opens up about the highs and lows of running a business, the stress of raising money, the resilience it takes to keep going, and the abnormal optimism required to build something that actually lasts. He also shares a powerful moment from his 22-year sobriety anniversary run, where he found gratitude, grace, and a deeper reminder that he simply will not quit.

This episode is a message for anyone sitting on an idea, dream, risk, or major life decision. Whether it is starting a business, changing careers, getting healthy, leaving the wrong relationship, or finally betting on yourself, Michael’s message is simple: take the swing.

Do not wait until the end of your life wondering what could have happened if you had just gone for it.

The other side of fear is freedom.

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