In today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow sits down with Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to explore how Dane’s personal battle with Crohn’s Disease and healing journey has fueled his mission to help others. Discover gut health recovery tips, daily habits for healing, and the lifestyle changes that helped Dane reclaim his life.

Whether you're dealing with IBD, Crohn’s, colitis, or just want to strengthen your gut, this episode offers real, actionable insights.

Today, the two dive into:

Dane’s journey: Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease & hitting rock bottom

Top strategies to preserve gut health naturally

Building a consistent healing routine: What works

The ideal pathway to rebuild gut health holistically

How to take ownership of your own health & wellness journey

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:52 Dane’s journey

19:50 Top strategies to preserve gut health naturally

28:07 Building a consistent healing routine

36:05 The ideal pathway to rebuild gut health holistically

53:43 How to take ownership of your own health & wellness journey

Michael Chernow has a different definition of what PED means to him. Patience, endurance, and discipline are a huge part of his life and in today’s Monday Moments he breaks down why and what each means to him. 

In this episode:

Explore how patience prevents frustration and creates acceptance in difficult times

Find out why staying power trumps talent in the long run

Discover how discipline equals freedom and why it's accessible to everyone

Brushing your teeth is more than a daily habit — it could be the key to your long-term health. In this must-listen episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow sits down with Dr. Kenny Brown, oral surgeon and founder of Feno, the revolutionary toothbrush that’s changing the oral health game.

We’re finally having the conversation we should be having: how your mouth is the gateway to your entire body. From chronic inflammation to heart disease, poor oral hygiene has downstream effects that most people don’t realize.

Discover how Feno is flipping the script on traditional dental care, and why this seemingly simple act — brushing your teeth — could be your first line of defense against major health issues. 

Hit play to learn:

• The real link between oral health and systemic disease

• What makes Feno different from any toothbrush on the market

• Why top performers obsess over routines — including their oral care

• How to start optimizing your health from the mouth out

This is a topic everyone should be talking about. It’s time to treat oral health like the powerful wellness tool it is.

TIMESTAMPS:

4:49 How your mouth health connects to the rest of your body

9:15 Dr. Kenny Brown’s science-backed oral care routine

21:34 Michael’s personal journey into health optimization

27:28 The common denominator among successful people

34:46 The future of oral health: What we’ll all be talking about soon

Life isn’t a warm-up — it is the game. So why are you still waiting for permission to play?

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck on the sidelines, hesitating to swing big. It’s about stepping up, taking risks, and acting like the main character in your own story. Because no one’s coming to hand you a playbook — you’ve got to write your own.

Get ready to run through walls after listening to this one, y’all! In this episode, Michael sits down with Truett Hanes, a seriously driven athlete and two-time Guinness World Record holder — including the wild record for doing 10,001 pull-ups in 24 hours (yes, you read that right).

They dive into what pushes Truett to chase these insane physical goals, how growing up with a competitive edge shaped who he is today, and the deep influence his dad had on his mindset.

You'll also hear about the habits that keep him grounded, how he deals with burnout, and why he believes decision-making can be simple — if you build the right systems. 

Together, they explore:

10,001 Pull-ups in 24 hours: Truett talks about what it took—mentally and physically—to hit this world record.

Why go after something so hard: We get into the “why” behind chasing painful goals that would make most people quit.

How competition shaped Truett early on: From long runs to life, Truett shares how competition molded his mindset and values.

Habits fuel Truett's entire life: Truett lives by routines — and explains how habits help him stay laser-focused.

What to do when you want to quit: Truett’s honest advice for those moments when everything feels too heavy.

Winding down after going all in: Truett shares how he decompresses and recharges after big challenges.

Making BIG decisions easier: How building systems helps him stay consistent and avoid decision fatigue.

If you're into mental toughness, pushing past limits, or just want to hear a real story of grit, this one’s for you. If you loved today’s show, be sure to share it with a friend and subscribe! We’ll see you next week, Kreatures.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:57 10,001 Pull-ups in 24 hours

7:33 Why go after something so hard?

18:02 How competition shaped Truett early on

39:04 Habits fuel Truett's entire life

49:06 What to do when you want to quit

55:41 Winding down after going all in

1:00:43 Making BIG decisions easier

Monday Moments is back with a quick hit about gratitude. It’s crucial to focus on what you do have instead of what you don’t and Michael is here to tell you why.

This week on the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow sits down with digital marketing expert John Sampogna, co-founder of Wondersauce, to unpack what’s really working in digital advertising, brand storytelling, and scaling DTC businesses in today’s fast-moving landscape. They cover everything from TikTok strategy, Connected TV, and content that converts, to how DTC wellness brands can win in a crowded space. 

Tune in as the two explore:

What’s working in digital marketing right now: It’s more than just trends and “going viral.”

John's biggest brand win and how it happened

Let’s chat TikTok: Is TikTok worth the hype for marketers?

How to build a successful DTC wellness brand: What steps to take and what actually moves the needle

Might not be sexy, but it works: Why Connected TV advertising is underrated

The power of brand storytelling in customer growth: Why you need to be more than your product

This is vital to your success: Why founders need to master the art of balance

Whether you're a founder, marketer, or content creator, this episode is packed with real-world insights and actionable tips to grow your brand. Be sure to subscribe for weekly chats with industry experts and thought leaders. See you next week, Kreatures!

TIMESTAMPS:

1:10 What’s working in digital marketing right now

13:00 John's biggest brand win and how it happened

25:13 Let’s chat TikTok

32:37 How to build a successful DTC wellness brand

38:10 Might not be sexy, but it works

48:07 The power of brand storytelling in customer growth

52:20 This is vital to your success

Happy Monday! Michael Chernow wants you to confront fear and take bold steps toward your dreams, especially when considering leaving a stable job to pursue a passion. He emphasizes the importance of evaluating the true worst-case scenario and recognizing that failure is rarely as devastating as we imagine. Don’t let fear stand in the way of your potential and step into the ring with confidence.

Dr. Sarah Bren returns for her third appearance on the Kreatures of Habit Podcast to chat all things parenting, including a helpful reframe for “doing chores,” motivation/allowance, and separation anxiety. Dr. Sarah Bren is a clinical psychologist and a mom of two. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way.

Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she and her team of highly specialized therapists work with parents, children, and families. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.

Today, Michael and Sarah explore:

Michael’s experience solo-parenting: 9 days without mom? Spoiler alert, it went really well… but, why?

Tackling chores: When and how do you bring up the task of doing chores to your kids?

Reframing chores: How to motivate your children to help out.

Separation anxiety: Plenty of littles struggle with this, how to address it and how to help them through

What about allowance?: Do we pay kiddos for their efforts?

Parent or not, listeners will glean effective communication skills to use in all areas of their lives. Be sure to subscribe, share the show, and leave a review if you loved it as much as we did! See you next week, Kreatures!

TIMESTAMPS:

1:38 Michael’s experience solo-parenting

8:55 Tackling chores

23:16 Reframing chores

33:46 Separation anxiety

51:08 What about allowance
To learn more about Dr. Bren, visit drsarahbren.com or say hello @drsarahbren on Instagram.

Michael Chernow doesn’t want you to take the bait in today’s Monday Moments. He dives into why it’s best to think before you act, how he’s been guilty of taking the bait himself, and more.