Michael Chernow, host and founder of Kreatures of Habit, hosts discussions with his guests about their routines and habits, and how committing to them has helpe...
On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Angie Lee, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of the wellness brand Soul, joins Michael Chernow to share her inspiring journey as a business owner. Angie talks about her experiences building a CPG brand, handling the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the daily habits that keep her grounded. Today, Michael and Angie explore:Being the Founder of a CPG Brand: The challenges and rewards of building a wellness brand from the ground up.Making Big Mistakes in Business: Learning how to fail forward.Angie’s Morning Routine: Angie’s non-negotiables for a stress-free morning.Evening Wind Down Routine: How to relax and recharge for the next day.Parenthood and Fulfillment: A deep dive into how parenthood shifts perspectives on success and purpose.Advice for Overcoming Hard Times: Angie’s outlook on life and how to play the game.For more inspiring conversations like this, be sure to subscribe! And, if there’s someone out that that would benefit from giving today’s show a listen, be sure to share. See you next week, Kreatures!TIMESTAMPS:1:56 Being the founder of a CPG brand6:49 Making big mistakes18:58 Angie's morning routine26:41 Evening wind down routine37:45 Parenthood and Fulfillment41:36 Advice for overcoming hard times
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Shaina Rowley on Creating Hope in the Wake of Grief & Loss: The Brie Rowley Foundation
In today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Shaina Rowley opens up about the emotional and physical transformations in her life, including how she turned her personal experiences into a mission to help children who have lost a parent to overdose. Shaina talks about the profound impact of adopting her niece and how fitness continues to be a key part of her healing journey.Together, Michael and Shaina explore:Shaina’s journey into fitness: How fitness has played a pivotal role in Shaina’s growth and healing.What is HYROX?: More on the workout craze sweeping the nation from a professional coach.Shaina’s morning routine: How’s she’s structuring a morning routine to fit her needs.Michael's advice for negative self-talk: Because, it happens to the best of us.The Brie Rowley Foundation: The impact Shaina’s foundation is having on children who have lost a parent to overdose.How to get involved: How to participate, donate, and get involved in the Brie Rowley Foundation.If you loved this episode, don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us and helps get these important stories, like today’s, out to more people. Have thoughts or feedback? Drop a comment or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in, and stay tuned for more awesome conversations coming your way!TIMESTAMPS:3:16 Shaina’s journey into fitness8:33 What is HYROX?18:38 Shaina’s morning routine22:00 Michael's advice for negative self-talk34:22 Shaina's foundation44:13 How to get involved
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Dr. Russell Surasky on Addiction, Recovery & the Science Behind Sobriety
On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Dr. Russell Surasky, a double board-certified neurologist and author of This Book Will Save Your Life, sits down with Michael Chernow to explore the science of addiction, the recovery process, and why relapse happens. Together, they break down the most effective methods for overcoming addiction, the impact of genetics and environment, and the challenges people face when staying sober.
Together, the two explore:
Addiction vs. Having Addiction: Why the language around addiction matters.
What Determines Success in Sobriety: Michael shares his experience staying sober while many around him couldn't.
Preventing Addiction in Children: What parents can do to reduce the risk of addiction in their kids and instill healthy habits.
Ambition in Addiction: How some people in recovery turn their addictive behaviors into successful, ambitious pursuits.
What is Vivitrol?: An explanation of Vivitrol, a medication that helps with addiction recovery, and how it works.
Genetics & Addiction: Why some siblings may develop more addictive personalities than others, and the role genetics play in addiction.
Personalized Approaches to Recovery: Why different recovery methods work for different people, even when there's a proven method.
If you loved today’s show or know someone that’d benefit from hearing it, be sure to share!
TIMESTAMPS:
4:09 Addiction vs. Having Addiction
10:28 What Determines Success in Sobriety
17:52 Preventing Addiction in Children
26:54 Ambition in Addiction
38:55 What is Vivitrol?
47:43 Genetics & Addiction
53:49 Personalized Approaches to Recovery
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Kim Strother on Overcoming Lyme Disease & Creating Balance: A Journey to Health, Healing, & Everyday Wellness
On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Kim Strother, Holistic Health & Fitness Expert with over 20 years of experience, joins Michael Chernow to discuss her inspiring journey overcoming Lyme disease, the transformation of her health, and the power of consistency. Vulnerably sharing her own experience, Kim highlights the importance of prayer, meditation, rituals/routines, and nutrition on her health journey.
Today, the two explore:
Kim’s journey with Lyme disease: Overcoming illness and reclaiming health
Kim’s healing journey now: Navigating the up’s and down’s of healing
Discovering Spirituality & Marianne Williamson: A return to love and how her teachings influenced Kim’s health journey
Kim’s practices, rituals, & routines: The importance of meditation, prayer, and journaling
The power of consistency: Doing the things that make you feel good on a daily basis
Wind down routine: How to decompress as a night owl
Kim's Paleo program: Fueling Kim’s wellness journey
Tune in for inspiration on living a balanced, healthy life through fitness, nutrition, and self-care practices! And, if you loved today’s show please be sure to subscribe & share it with a friend that’d enjoy it just as much as you!
TIMESTAMPS:
2:52 Kim’s journey with Lyme diseases
14:40 Kim’s healing journey now
26:28 Discovering Spirituality & Marianne Williamson
30:15 Kim’s practices, rituals, & routines
43:54 The power of consistency
52:31 Wind down routine
1:02:09 Kim's Paleo program
Connect with Kim:
https://www.kimstrother.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimstrother
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Hollis Tuttle on How To Build A Life You Love: Transformation Fueled by Unrelenting Resilience
In this episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, fitness and nutrition coach and House of Hustle Founder, Hollis Tuttle, joins Michael to dive into her journey through career changes, her passion for fitness, and how strength training has empowered her to live a life of freedom. Hollis shares tips on fitness routines, the importance of strength training for women, and how fitness has transformed her life—plus, a few bonus insights on her morning and wind-down routines.
Today, Michael and Hollis explore:
Making a Huge Career Change: Choosing passion over comfort.
Hollis's Full Morning Routine: A peek into how Hollis starts her day to stay productive and healthy.
Why Women Should Strength Train: Why it's essential for women to incorporate strength training into their fitness routines.
Fitness as More Than Physical Strength: Building strength and confidence in and out of the gym.
What Hollis's Training Looks Like Now: A look at Hollis's current fitness regimen.
Wind Down Routine: How Hollis unwinds and recovers to set herself up for success tomorrow.
Chatting Nutrition: From protein-dense meals, to snacking, and the benefits of honey.
If you loved today’s episode be sure to subscribe for more motivation and inspiration dropping every Monday and Wednesday!
TIMESTAMPS:
2:22 Making a Huge Career Change
8:00 Hollis's Full Morning Routine
19:33 Why Women Should Strength Train
25:40 Fitness as More Than Physical Strength
31:19 What Hollis's Training Looks Like Now
35:29 Wind Down Routine
42:00 Chatting Nutrition
Michael Chernow, host and founder of Kreatures of Habit, hosts discussions with his guests about their routines and habits, and how committing to them has helped their paths to success. In each episode, Michael asks about the guest’s morning and evening routines, 3 habits that have changed their life, and one habit that they've broken, and how they stay committed to it.
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