Pursuit of Wellness

Trigger warning: Addiction and self-harm

Ep. 169: On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Michael Chernow, founder of Creatures of Habit, to hear his incredible journey from addiction to thriving entrepreneur. Michael shares how discipline, fitness, and nutrition helped him rebuild his life. We talk about gut health, daily habits, and finding balance, plus his inspiring perspective on the role of prayer and gratitude in personal growth. Listen now to learn how small, intentional steps can help you transform your life!

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Topics Discussed

• 00:00 Intro


• 02:00 Trigger warning


• 02:15 HRV


• 03:00 Worm Queen


• 04:27 Blood work


• 06:10 Heroin overdose


• 06:30 The world of wellness


• 08:42 Eliminating alcohol


• 09:51 Michael’s recovery story


• 23:56 The man who changed Michael’s life


• 25:13 Recovery program


• 30:54 Praying


• 36:38 Fitness and recovery


• 40:17 The 3 Cs


• 42:38 Fitness and pain


• 45:13 Sleep


• 48:39 Most people quit


• 55:01 How his restaurant career started


• 59:13 The Meatball Shop


• 01:02:14 Seamore’s


• 01:04:27 Kreatures of Habit


• 01:14:38 Gut health


• 01:18:24 Gut cleanse diet


• 01:22:30 What does wellness mean to you?