Kreatures Of Habit Podcast

Michael Chernow and Jonathan Yarmeisch are back to give you the scoop on what’s been happening at Kreatures of Habit. On this episode: 4:32 - The ups and downs of business 7:59 - Culture is everything 10:41 - KOH is launching a new product 16:35 - Having a new product doesn't mean it's the sole focus 18:24 - How the business conversations changed over the last few months 23:30 - Kreature Kamp

Jennifer Cohen is an entrepreneur, podcaster, educator and bestselling author. She joins MIchael Chernow for an all-encompassing conversation about workouts, morning routines, the importance of movement, and more. On this episode: 8:15 - Does Jen ever not want to work out? 22:56 - Waking up early 32:38 - Michael’s recent reads 37:28 - Fitness is Michael’s non-negotiable 44:38 - Why morning routine is important to Michael 51:50 - What is Jen’s super power? 1:05:51 - Business and goals

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. Check out Frank’s website.

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 is important to Michael

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://slatemilk.com/ Follow Manny Lubin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannylubin/

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 - The current state of technology 35:47 - The pain cave 41:01 - Lance's battle with cancer 46:45 - Michael's confidence in the NY Giants 49:45 - Every lesson has come out of facing fear Brought to you in partnership with WEDŪ.

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 actual connections with people 50:38 - Struggling with being present

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 medicine? 10:33 - Morning routine and effective habits 18:00 - Nutrition is different for everyone 28:50 - Sleep is massively important 30:56 - Check in with yourself https://www.jaimeschehr.com/

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.com⁠, and Michael and Jonathan will be sure to answer on future episodes! 2:00 - Figuring out how to keep KoH alive 7:55 - Hearing no way more than you hear yes 9:15 - Being proactive 14:30 - If something doesn’t work, you fix it and move on 20:00 - Seeing how far you can push yourself 25:00 - What blended ROAS is 32:00 - Possibly being wrong about Knight Kap

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 Larry learned conducting over 1,000 interviews 19:23 - Larry getting called out by his son for being on his phone during a game 25:48 - The importance of communication in relationships 32:54 - Larry’s body shutting down 40:57 - Cherishing time with your kids The Dad Edge: https://thedadedge.com/

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 other men as adults 17:20 - What is Active Life? 26:40 - Personal development starts with the truth 30:45 - Pushing through the discomfort 38:45 - Creating success for yourself 42:20 - Achieving a work-life balance Sean’s IG: @drseanpastuch⁠ Website: https://activelifeprofessional.com Active Life Rx IG: @activeliferx Active Life Professional IG: @activelifeprofessional

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 Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she works with parents, children, and families. In this episode, Michael and Sarah discuss how different family dynamics don’t need to be fixed if they work for your family, the importance of one-on-one time with kids and individualizing their needs, and so much more valuable parenting advice. Michael Gazzo - Hypnosis Transformational Coach

In this second episode, Michael Chernow is again joined by his business partner, Jonathan Yarmeisch, to continue the discussion around what's really happening at Kreatures of Habit. They discuss some of the changes made to their team, shipping policies, Black Friday / Cyber Monday performance, the decision to no longer sell MEAL ONE on Amazon, and changing copackers. They also dive into more broad business ideas such as company culture and whether or not sales and discounts are good for business. 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.com, and Michael and Jonathan will be sure to answer on future episodes!

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/ Ripe: https://www.get-ripe.com/ Open: https://go.o-p-e-n.com/meghan-nsr Seed: http://seedhealthinc.pxf.io/Y9NdbP Meghan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatplantbasedgal Meghan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanswidler/ Meghan’s Website: https://meghanswidler.com/ Meghan’s Book: https://meghanswidler.com/products/from-within-book Free 30-Minute Consultation For 1:1 Coaching Programs: https://calendly.com/meghanswidler/health-history-consultation Group Coaching Program (starting Monday, January 15): https://buy.stripe.com/cN2dTYgXEdF66AM3ce FREE Copy of The Level I Detox: https://mailchi.mp/59b46c754e7d/meghanswidler

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 your body, and so much more. https://hvmn.com/

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. He is also the Managing Partner and Exec Chef at the Parisian-based Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in the heart of SoHo, reinventing the culinary program to support the world-class wine list. In this episode, Hilary and Eric join Michael to talk about their family dynamic during the holidays, the importance of small wins, how to handle the stresses of running businesses, and so much more. ⁠www.theroyalnative.com