The Michael Chernow Podcast

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Parenting Without Power Struggles: Chores, Allowance & Handling Separation Anxiety with Dr. Sarah Bren Apr 30, 2025

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Dr. Sarah Bren returns for her third appearance on the Kreatures of Habit Podcast to chat all things parenting, including a helpful reframe for “doing chores,” motivation/allowance, and separation anxiety. Dr. Sarah Bren is a clinical psychologist and a mom of two. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way.

Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she and her team of highly specialized therapists work with parents, children, and families. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.

Today, Michael and Sarah explore:

Michael’s experience solo-parenting: 9 days without mom? Spoiler alert, it went really well… but, why?

Tackling chores: When and how do you bring up the task of doing chores to your kids?

Reframing chores: How to motivate your children to help out.

Separation anxiety: Plenty of littles struggle with this, how to address it and how to help them through

What about allowance?: Do we pay kiddos for their efforts?

Parent or not, listeners will glean effective communication skills to use in all areas of their lives. Be sure to subscribe, share the show, and leave a review if you loved it as much as we did! See you next week, Kreatures!

TIMESTAMPS:

1:38 Michael’s experience solo-parenting

8:55 Tackling chores

23:16 Reframing chores

33:46 Separation anxiety

51:08 What about allowance
To learn more about Dr. Bren, visit drsarahbren.com or say hello @drsarahbren on Instagram.

Takin’ The Bait | Monday Moments Apr 28, 2025

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Michael Chernow doesn’t want you to take the bait in today’s Monday Moments. He dives into why it’s best to think before you act, how he’s been guilty of taking the bait himself, and more.

More Than Oatmeal, Kreatures of Habit Founder Story with Michael Chernow Apr 23, 2025

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Michael Chernow has lived a few different lives—bartender, restaurant owner, wellness junkie, and now founder of Kreatures of Habit, a CPG (consumer packaged goods) brand built around healthy routines and real-life lessons. In this episode, Michael gets real about the highs and lows: growing up in NYC, getting sober, building restaurants, and starting over in a completely different industry.

We talk about the messy stuff—mistakes, mindset shifts, burnout—and how those tough moments actually laid the groundwork for what he’s doing now. If you're building a business, changing careers, or just trying to get your habits on track, this one’s full of gold.

Hit play, and maybe grab a notebook, as Michael shares about:

Growing up in NYC: Michael’s early influences

Getting sober: The turning point that changed everything

Entering the restaurant world: From vision to reality, and the beginning of Michael’s entrepreneurial journey

Launching Kreatures of Habit: The series of events that led KOH to being a CPG brand

If you loved today’s show, please spread the love by leaving the show a 5-star rating and review. And if you really really loved it, share it with a friend that would enjoy following along on our journey as well! Until next week, Kreatures. Let’s do this thing!

TIMESTAMPS:

2:06 Growing up in NYC

10:14 Getting sober

16:49 Entering the restaurant world

21:28 Launching Kreatures of Habit

Habitual Nutrition with Michael Chernow | Monday Moments Apr 21, 2025

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Happy Monday, y’all! Host, Michael Chernow, is asked about his nutrition ALL. THE. TIME. When should I eat? What should I eat? Should I be keto? High carb? The questions are truly endless. Sharing what he eats in a day and why, Michael aims to help listeners navigate their own nutrition journey by sharing what helps him. If you're trying to build a healthier lifestyle, boost energy, or just want to know what someone in the wellness space actually eats, this episode is packed with actionable nutrition tips and real-life insights to help you navigate your own journey.

Action Cultivates Excellence with David Reggina Apr 16, 2025

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David Reggina, co-founder of Ace Sanctuary and host of the No Snooze Podcast, joins Michael Chernow on the mic for a raw and inspiring episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast. They dive deep into Dave's personal battle with body dysmorphia, how podcasts rocket him into personal development and transformed his mindset, and the power of daily gratitude practices. Dave also opens up about his mother’s addiction and recovery, overcoming fear, and how men’s mental health work changed his life. If you're into personal growth, mental health, and real talk about transformation, this episode is for you.

The guys dive into:

Struggling with self-image: Dave shares about his experience with body dysmorphia
Dave’s morning routines & ritual: The recipe to success
How a morning routine helped rebuild his mindset
Podcasts & personal development: Dave’s launch into better habits and lifestyle transformation
You are your thoughts: Why fear is a mental fabrication
Dave’s deep dive into men’s work: The power of vulnerability and emotional healing

If you loved today’s episode as much as we did, please be sure to subscribe. And, if you really really love us, leave the show a 5-star rating & review. See you next week, Kreatures.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:08 Struggling with self-image

16:16 Dave’s morning routines & ritual

22:04 Podcasts & personal development

30:05 Fear is a fabrication of our mind

33:23 Dave’s deep dive into men’s work

Michael Chernow’s Top 3 Fitness Tips Explained | Monday Moments Apr 14, 2025

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Looking for Monday motivation to kickstart your fitness journey? In this episode, Michael Chernow answers the top 3 most frequently asked fitness questions from his community. Get an inside look into his personal workout routine and discover the “why” behind each tip.

Michael breaks down:

The importance of rest periods for muscle recovery and performance
How progressive overload works and how to use it to build strength
His top cardio tips for weight loss and maximizing fat burn

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned athlete, this quick, info-packed episode delivers actionable advice to boost your fitness results. Hit play and get inspired to move smarter this week!

Kreature of Ketones with Latt Mansor, Ketone-IQ Research Lead Apr 09, 2025

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Latt Mansor, Research Lead at Ketone-IQ, returns to the podcast to share exciting updates from the company and dive deep into the science behind ketones, body data, and cardiovascular health. With a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Latt brings a wealth of knowledge to today’s episode. Whether you're interested in the role of ketones in your body or how to gather meaningful data to optimize health, today’s conversation covers it all!

Today, the guys explore:

What’s Cooking at Ketone-IQ?: The latest breakthroughs and cool projects happening at Ketone-IQ.

Data-Driven Health: Overwhelmed with what to track? What data is helpful to know when reaching for peak performance and optimization.

Ketones & Gut Health: Is there a link? Latt gives us the lowdown on ketones' potential effects on your gut.

Latt’s Passion For Heart Health: Why this topic is near and dear to Latt, his health journey, and the role ketones play

Ketone-IQ: A New Micronutrient for the Modern World: Could there be a 4th macronutrient?

If you loved today’s show, be sure to share it with someone that will get just as much out of it, and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an update on all things health, performance, and cutting-edge science. See you next week, Kreatures!

TIMESTAMPS:

5:29 What’s Cooking at Ketone-IQ

13:16 Data-Driven Health

15:59 Ketones & Gut Health

22:24 Latt’s Passion For Heart Health

30:36 Ketone-IQ: A New Micronutrient for the Modern World

Finding Balance & The 80/20 Rule with Michael Chernow | Monday Moments Apr 07, 2025

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Even Mr. Habit-Stacker himself, Michael Chernow, takes a break from time to time! In this episode, Michael dives into the importance of taking intentional breaks and how doing so can help you achieve balance in your life. We often hear about the hustle and grind, but Michael shares how shifting your mindset around breaks can actually help you become more productive and aligned with your goals.

I’ll Die Making It Work, PERIOD with Kreatures of Habit GM, Victor Lee Apr 02, 2025

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General manager of Kreatures of Habit, Victor Lee, joins us on the mic today and is flipping the script. Never before has KOH Founder, Michael Chernow, been interviewed on his own show, so let’s give it a go! Tune in as Michael and Victor discuss the origin story of Kreatures of Habit, the unique life experiences and expertise each bring to the business, and the secret behind KOH’s growth.

Today, the two dive into:

Who is Victor Lee: Learn about KOH’s General Manager Victor Lee. His background, his journey, and what drives his success.

The Origin Story of Kreatures of Habit: Discover how Michael and his team started KOH, the initial challenges they faced, and the vision that fueled their mission.

KOH’s Launch in 2021: Michael shares his emotions and thoughts when KOH officially launched, and how it felt to bring this vision to life in a competitive market.

What’s Driving KOH’s Growth: We explore the key factors behind KOH’s remarkable growth trajectory, including unique strategies and a commitment to innovation.

Strong Motivation: The Power of Knowing You Have Something - Michael reflects on the driving force that keeps him and the team motivated, even through challenges, and why confidence in your product is essential for success.

Thank you for being along for the ride! This is just the beginning, and we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you. To help drive our mission forward, please leave the show a 5-star rating and review! Until next week, Kreatures–let’s get it!

TIMESTAMPS:

1:43 Who is Victor Lee?

7:00 The origin story of Kreatures of Habit

31:08 KOH’s Launch in 2021

37:49 What’s Driving KOH’s Growth?

48:52 Strong Motivation

The Importance of Giving More Than You Take | Monday Moments Mar 31, 2025

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Michael Chernow is back on the mic, exploring the two types of people in this world: Givers and Takers. Whether in business, relationships, or everyday life, the difference is clear. Takers are driven by ego and greed, leaving you feeling drained and empty – they are like energy vampires, sucking the good out of every interaction. On the other hand, Givers bring positive energy, showing up in service of connection, understanding, and mutual respect. Interacting with a Giver leaves you feeling inspired, cheerful, and full of purpose.

Which type of person do you want to be? Tune in as Michael dives into the impact of these energy dynamics and how they shape our lives, businesses, and relationships.

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