The Michael Chernow Podcast

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David Ghiyam: A Journey Through Kabbalah Sep 11, 2024

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David Ghiyam is a spiritual teacher of Kabbalah and the co-founder of Mary Ruth’s Organics. He joins Michael Chernow for a deep dive into his spiritual journey and to discuss how it’s helped him run a business.

On this episode:

7:15 - What is Kabbalah?

19:16 - Prayer is misunderstood

25:56 - You're stuck because of competing desires

33:21 - David has an addictive personality

44:17 - How people can learn more about Kabbalah

48:46 - Reframing the phrase "I think" in business

58:59 - David's business system

Sean Goldsmith: The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Sep 04, 2024

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There has been an absolute BOOM in non-alcoholic beverages. KOH Podcast host, Michael Chernow, sits down with the one who does NA the best, Co-Founder and CEO of Zero Proof, Sean Goldsmith. The two discuss what sparked Sean’s interest in the NA beverage space, and what continues to drive the non-alcoholic movement today.

5:20 - How Zero Proof started

16:36 - Why Zero Proof doesn't have non-alcoholic beer

21:49 - What's inspiring the non-alcoholic drink movement

27:19 - Sean's NA recommendations

28:48 - The story of Lapos

34:35 - NA brands including functional ingredients

Check out The Zero Proof: https://thezeroproof.com

Sean and Michael’s recommended drinks:

Oddbird Blanc de Blancs

Ish Rosé

Saint Viviana Cabernet

Saint Viviana Sauvignon Blanc

Lapos Negroni

Ben Smith: Releasing Your Trauma Aug 28, 2024

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Ben Smith is a performance and wellness coach. This week, he sits down with Michael Chernow to dive into the hardships he faced, his journey with therapy, and much more.

On this episode:

6:19 - Ben’s backstory

19:04 - Ben’s morning routine

26:57 - Presence and regulating your nervous system

36:29 - Ben's evening routine and trouble with sleep

45:14 - Ben's 500 day exercise

48:32 - Human connection matters

Emily Ford: The Power of Faith and Fortitude in Entrepreneurship Aug 21, 2024

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Michael Chernow sits down with Emily Ford, a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor. They dive deep into the transformative power of faith, morning routines, and resilience in both personal and professional life. Emily shares her journey from rock bottom to building a thriving business, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and going all-in on opportunities.

0:00 - Building a community through the podcast

6:34 - Advice for entrepreneurs

14:17 - Emily’s morning routine

18:36 - When Emily realized that things had to change

27:05 - Prayer as a habit

36:26 - Where someone should begin with faith

56:03 - Stop hiding parts of yourself out of fear

Check out Emily’s website: www.meetemilyford.com

Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsemily/

Marcus Filly: Being Fit Without Burning Out Aug 14, 2024

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Marcus Filly is the founder of Functional Bodybuilding. He joins Michael Chernow to talk about how he found his purpose, the fact that not everyone wants to be an elite athlete, and much more.

4:12 - Consistency is key

8:32 - Functional lifting

10:20 - Marcus's history and quitting medical school

22:20 - The surge of Crossfit

30:42 - You can't make elite athletes out of everyone

40:54 - Marcus's morning routine

52:08 - What does fitness mean to Marcus?

1:00:26 - One simple thing you can do

Follow Marcus Filly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusfilly/?hl=en

Check out Functional Bodybuilding: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/

Kayleigh Christina: Don’t Sleep on Your Skincare Routine Aug 07, 2024

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Kayleigh Christina is a co-founder of Clearstem Skincare. She’s passionate about holistic skincare wellness and is dedicated to scaling companies without using external investments. She joins Michael Chernow to dive into why a skincare routine is important, what led her to the skincare wellness space, and much more.

On this episode:

1:55 - Kayleigh's journey to starting a skincare brand

9:56 - Tongue scraping and Kayleigh's morning routine

17:46 - Adjusting your routine as needed

28:48 - A simple skincare routine

38:00 - Evening routine

51:50 - Making investments in business

Follow Kayleigh Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/?hl=en

Check out Clearstem: http://clearstem.com/kreatures (use code KOH)

Michael Chernow on The Forward with Lance Armstrong Jul 31, 2024

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This week, we're sharing Michael Chernow's episode from The Forward with Lance Armstrong.

An extraordinary journey of resilience and redemption with Michael Chernow. From a tough upbringing to a harrowing near-death experience due to addiction, Chernow's story is a testament to resilience.

Beyond his culinary accomplishments as the co-founder of The Meatball Shop and founder of Seamore's, a sustainable seafood restaurant chain, Chernow's journey is defined by his determination to overcome. His commitment to fitness and holistic living reflects his ethos of balance and well-being. Chernow shares his journey, offering hope and inspiration to those grappling with their own challenges. Join us as we delve into an awe-inspiring story, a testament to perseverance

Check out The Forward.

What's Really Happening? EP 7 Jul 26, 2024

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Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back for another episode of What’s Really Happening? To update you on all things Kreatures of Habit.

On today’s episode:

2:34 - Revenue numbers year-over-year

9:57 - Scaling and recruiting

24:02 - The protein bar is taking longer than anticipated

33:58 - What KOH is working on now

Dr. Jonathan Leary: How We Can Change Healthcare Jul 24, 2024

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Dr. Jonathan Leary is the founder of Remedy Place,the world’s first social wellness club. He joins Michael Charnoew to talk about what he’s doing to try to change healthcare, why it’s harder for people to make connections, and much more.

3:51 - What is Remedy Place?

10:50 - Jonathan's vision for better healthcare

18:28 - The offerings at Remedy Place

29:40 - Daily walks are powerful

33:17 - Jonathan's morning routine

41:42 - Jonathan's 5 communities in NY

47:43 - How technology has impacted the ability to make connections

50:30 - The importance of sleep

57:17 - Which sleep habits impact REM

https://www.drjonathanleary.com/

Dr. Johnny Alexander: What Chiropractic Work Actually Is Jul 17, 2024

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Dr. Johnny Alexander is the owner of Warrior NYC and has been a chiropractor for 10 years. On this episode, he joins Michael Chernow to explain what it is he does, why seeing a chiropractor is important, and much more.

4:24 - Michael’s MRI and when surgery is necessary

19:46 - How to determine what kind of adjustment to make

27:10 - Michael's sciatica pain

36:27 - Johnny's morning routine

46:23 - Habits to help prevent back injury

53:27 - Sleep positions

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