Michael Chernow is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and the founder of Kreatures of Habit. We discuss his cinematic journey from addiction to inspiring others, the power of daily habits, small wins, healing your inner child, and more. He reminds us that it’s never too late to change, no matter how far gone you think you are. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll842 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… EIGHT SLEEP Use code RICHROLL to get $350 OFF Pod 4 Ultra 👉https://bit.ly/Eightsleep2024 ON Get 10% OFF with code RICHROLL10 👉 https://bit.ly/on2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll TIMECODES 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:47 Sharing recovery stories 00:09:10 The power of extreme commitment 00:13:00 Reaching the lowest point 00:19:13 The challenge of addiction and the difficulty for non-addicts to understand its power 00:23:30 Childhood trauma, abuse, and the impact on mental health and relationships 00:27:47 Survival tactics, chameleon behavior, and seeking love and acceptance 00:30:51 Drugs as a temporary solution and the feeling of control and escape 00:32:21 Leaving home at 15, independence, and finding freedom on the streets 00:33:46 Balancing school and life on the streets 00:36:08 AD BREAK 00:37:27 Restaurant Journey 00:42:18 Overcoming Adversity 00:47:32 Fitness and Sobriety 00:52:18 The early days of recovery 00:57:04 Establishing a daily routine 01:02:37 The importance of discipline and structure 01:06:29 AD BREAK 01:09:19 Living in the present and prioritizing family 01:20:14 Gratitude Practice 01:29:34 Fear and Optimism 01:31:29 Meatball Shop Success 01:35:03 Building an institution 01:37:53 Lessons from a meeting 01:39:57 Success in the restaurant business 01:48:32 The power of culture 01:52:39 Creatures of Habit concept 01:54:39 Starting Creatures of Habit 01:59:50 Impact of food-based decisions 02:02:42 Commitment and consistency breeding confidence 02:07:09 The power of small wins 02:09:38 Challenges in building a business 02:10:05 Motivation beyond money 02:11:15 Creatures of Habit 02:11:44 Digital Business and Transparency 02:13:13 Connecting with Customers 02:14:11 Breathwork Experience 02:21:57 Virtual Breathwork Sessions 02:25:25 Emotional Release and Healing 02:27:42 Visceral Vision and Healing 02:28:35 Rich's Breathwork Experience 02:30:29 Group Holotropic Breathing 02:31:35 The virtual experience 02:32:12 Therapy through breathwork 02:34:10 Inner child revelation 02:38:14 Commitment to fatherhood 02:40:08 Advice for those struggling 02:43:27 Conclusion FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast