The Michael Chernow Podcast

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Welcome to The Michael Chernow Podcast. This is a show about the realities of life. The wins, the losses, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. Hosted by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and creator Michael Chernow, each episode dives deep into the stories, lessons, and experiences that shape who we become. Through conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world, we explore what it takes to overcome adversity, build resilience, create meaningful habits, and live with greater purpose. From business and health to relationships, mindset, faith, and per

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October 21, 2026Episode 24358 min

From 300mg of Adderall a Day to the Best Shape of His Life

Anthony Scamardella joins Michael Chernow for a powerful conversation about Adderall addiction, ADHD, prescription stimulant abuse, recovery, mental health, and rebuilding your life through movement. Anthony shares how a legitimate Adderall prescription spiraled from 40mg a day to as much as 300mg on his worst days, including crushing and snorting pills, doctor shopping across multiple states, barely sleeping, spending tens of thousands of dollars, and eventually reaching a point where he needed Adderall just to function.If you’ve ever struggled with Adderall dependence, ADHD, addiction, negative self-talk, anxiety, depression, or feeling trapped by your own mind, this episode is a reminder that change is possible—and sometimes rebuilding starts with simply moving your body and taking the next small step. KOH https://kreaturesofhabit.com IG https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow https://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #AddictionRecovery #ADHD #MentalHealth #Sobriety #MichaelChernow

October 14, 2026Episode 2421 hr 4 min

His Father Told Him “You’ll Never Amount to Anything” — He Proved Him Wrong | Tyler Noyes

Tyler Noyes joins Michael Chernow for a raw conversation about childhood trauma, entrepreneurship, burnout, breathwork, success, and rebuilding your life. Tyler opens up about being told by his father at seven years old that he would “never amount to anything,” and how that pain became fuel for decades of achievement. He also shares the terrifying reality of building Kalahari Biltong, losing expected funding during COVID, carrying a $500,000 personally guaranteed line of credit, and searching for personal bankruptcy before eventually finding a way out. Tyler and Michael explore why buried trauma eventually catches up with high performers, how breathwork helped Tyler finally process his past, and why success should be about building a meaningful life—not just accumulating money. Now approaching 40, Tyler is intentionally rebuilding his life around health, relationships, adventure, purpose, and one powerful reminder: this isn’t a dress rehearsal. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #Breathwork #PersonalGrowth #MichaelChernow

October 5, 202618 min

9 Things That Secretly Annoy Everyone

In this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow shares some of his biggest everyday pet peeves—and the small habits that can say a lot about who you are. From bathroom etiquette and making your bed to dinner-party manners, seat belts, dirty dishes, and showing up empty-handed, Michael breaks down the unwritten rules he thinks every adult should know. He also explains how hearing the things that bothered his wife ultimately helped him become more considerate and improve their relationship. It’s a funny but surprisingly useful conversation about etiquette, self-awareness, discipline, and becoming someone people actually enjoy being around. KOH https://kreaturesofhabit.com IG https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow https://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #MichaelChernow #MondayMoments #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #LifeAdvice

September 30, 2026Episode 2411 hr 3 min

Modern Matchmaker Reveals What Women ACTUALLY Want From Men | Ayesha Sehra

Modern dating has changed completely, and Ayesha Sehra, founder of Coffee and a Good Date, has a front-row seat to what men and women are actually looking for. She and Michael Chernow break down dating apps, modern matchmaking, why men approach women less, what women want in men, provider energy, attraction, age preferences, and the endless-options problem that makes commitment harder today. They also discuss why dating apps and social media can create the feeling that someone better is always one swipe away, and why meeting people in real life may matter more than ever. Michael shares the story of meeting his wife and explains why building the confidence to approach someone in person can completely change your dating life. If you're single, tired of dating apps, or trying to understand modern relationships, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the reality of dating today.

September 28, 202613 min

You Can’t Control the First Thought — But You Can Control the Second

Sometimes asking for help is the strongest thing you can do — but there are also moments when it’s just you and God. In this Monday Moment, Michael Chernow reflects on how sobriety taught him to ask for help, while also learning that some battles require you to keep moving even when nobody else is moving with you. He breaks down the difference between your automatic first thought and the second thought you actually have the power to control. Michael also explains why changing your language from “I think” and “I hope” to “I will” and “I am” can completely shift the way you approach hard things. Sometimes you have to become a one-man army long enough to find the people who can match your pace. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit

September 23, 2026Episode 24053 min

Why ChatGPT Is Making People Think They’re Sick

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. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #PreventativeHealth #PersonalizedMedicine #BloodWork #Longevity #MichaelChernow

September 21, 20266 min

If You Can’t Fart Around Them… Is It Really Love?

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. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #MichaelChernow #MondayMoments #Relationships #Marriage #Podcast

September 16, 2026Episode 23953 min

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

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. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #BreastCancerSurvivor #DeathDoula #MichaelChernow #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth

September 14, 202612 min

Your Private Habits Are Creating Your Public Life

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. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #MichaelChernow #MondayMoments #SelfDiscipline #MorningRoutine #PersonalDevelopment

September 9, 2026Episode 23843 min

He’s Running 100 Miles to Find Out Who He Really Is | Nick Walker

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. KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit #NickWalker #MichaelChernow #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealth #selfimprovement