Michael Chernow dives into how much time you have to find out what you’re made of. Life is long and things will be okay if you just keep going. 

Timestamps:

0:30  - Life is long

3:30 - You have opportunity to take a lea

The Kreatures of Habit Podcast is joined by Dr. Jonathan Levine, renowned prosthodontist, thought leader, and innovator. Today, Dr. Levine and host, Michael Chernow, dive deep into the vital connection between oral hygiene and overall health. In this episode, Dr. Levine shares his journey into dentistry, how he’s reshaping the dental industry, and the importance of maintaining proper oral care routines to optimize overall health. Plus, he discusses going into business with his kids and his personal approach to mindfulness and intentionality in relationships.

Together, the two explore:

More than dentistry: Dr. Jonathan Levine’s career journey

Driving innovation: Dr. Levine’s desire to overhaul the dental industry as we know it

Top tips for the best oral care routine: How oral care is healthcare

The most important part of Dr. Levine's morning routine: Can you guess what it is?

GLO Good Foundation: Dr. Levine’s mission and foundation 

Building meaningful relationships: How Dr. Levine approaches relationships with mindfulness & intentionality 

The four phases of plaque: The impact of plaque on our oral & overall health

Today’s episode blew us away! We had no idea the impacts of oral care on long-term health outcomes, the gut microbiome, and one’s wellness journey. If you learned something from today’s show, don’t gatekeep that knowledge, be sure to share it with a friend. We’re off to brush our teeth, see you next week, Kreatures!

TIMESTAMPS:

4:10 More than dentistry

16:18 Driving innovation

21:56 Top tips for the best oral care routine

35:39 The most important part of Dr. Levine's morning routine

42:43 GLO Good Foundation

48:56 Building meaningful relationships

1:01:35 The four phases of plaque

Links:

Twice: https://smiletwice.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorMmMECpyzgb5NX8gOhNF7eVb88wkSVVIorxyNp_4_45nUvK3wn

Open app: https://o-p-e-n.com/

Bonus for Listeners:

If you're in NYC, Dr. Levine is offering one complimentary whitening treatment when you book a Mouth Mapping appointment at Smile House or JBL. Mention KOH when booking.

Not in the city? Dr. Levine has curated a comprehensive Home Care Guide just for you. Visit @SmileHouseTribeca on Instagram and DM "GUIDE" to receive your free guide!

How often do you check out, avoid uncomfortable social situations, or pass the time scrolling? The Kreatures of Habit podcast is back this morning, bringing you a little motivation for your Monday! Michael shares his new challenge of no screentime on public transportation. Why? You’ll have to listen to find out. Learn the motivations behind this challenge, how screens may be stunting our creativity, and how this practice has changed Chernow’s experience as an entrepreneur.

If you loved today’s episode or plan to give the challenge a go, share it with a friend and be sure to leave us a 5-star rating & review! BIG love, y’all! Happy Monday.

In this episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, host Michael Chernow sits down with Cal Callahan, host of The Great Unlearn podcast. Cal shares about his personal journey, exploring the challenges he's faced and how he's constantly working to overcome them. Together, they explore topics like redefining life’s purpose, tackling financial struggles, and navigating the obstacles that come with personal growth.If you're looking for inspiration to push past life’s hurdles and find deeper purpose, this episode is for you.

Today, Michael and Cal cover:

Hopes for your eulogy: It’s more than just a highlight reel

Facing financial struggles: The dance between ego and growing opportunities

Asking for help: Spoiler alert, it’s hard

Not a morning person: Michael shares how to overhaul Cal’s morning ritual… or lack there of

Unlocking your next chapter: Because we all want to know what comes next

Turns out there’s more to life than what we were originally told. Sometimes, it’s not about learning something new, but about unlearning what is no longer serving you. To make sure you never miss an episode, be sure to subscribe!

In today’s Monday Moments episode, Michael Chernow is back to talk about an essential life skill: how to handle feedback. Whether in your personal life, career, or entrepreneurship, receiving feedback is something we all encounter. Michael dives into his past experiences with feedback and shares the strategies he uses today to receive it more graciously and productively.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why feedback is crucial for personal and professional growth

• How to reframe feedback for a positive mindset

• Practical tips for embracing constructive criticism in the workplace, relationships, and beyond

• Michael Chernow's personal approach to handling feedback with grace and openness

On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Angie Lee, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of the wellness brand Soul, joins Michael Chernow to share her inspiring journey as a business owner. Angie talks about her experiences building a CPG brand, handling the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the daily habits that keep her grounded. 

Today, Michael and Angie explore:

Being the Founder of a CPG Brand: The challenges and rewards of building a wellness brand from the ground up.

Making Big Mistakes in Business: Learning how to fail forward.

Angie’s Morning Routine: Angie’s non-negotiables for a stress-free morning.

Evening Wind Down Routine: How to relax and recharge for the next day.

Parenthood and Fulfillment: A deep dive into how parenthood shifts perspectives on success and purpose.

Advice for Overcoming Hard Times: Angie’s outlook on life and how to play the game.

For more inspiring conversations like this, be sure to subscribe! And, if there’s someone out that that would benefit from giving today’s show a listen, be sure to share. See you next week, Kreatures!

TIMESTAMPS:

1:56 Being the founder of a CPG brand

6:49 Making big mistakes

18:58 Angie's morning routine

26:41 Evening wind down routine

37:45 Parenthood and Fulfillment

41:36 Advice for overcoming hard times

In today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Shaina Rowley opens up about the emotional and physical transformations in her life, including how she turned her personal experiences into a mission to help children who have lost a parent to overdose. Shaina talks about the profound impact of adopting her niece and how fitness continues to be a key part of her healing journey.

Together, Michael and Shaina explore:

Shaina’s journey into fitness: How fitness has played a pivotal role in Shaina’s growth and healing.

What is HYROX?: More on the workout craze sweeping the nation from a professional coach.

Shaina’s morning routine: How’s she’s structuring a morning routine to fit her needs.

Michael's advice for negative self-talk: Because, it happens to the best of us.

The Brie Rowley Foundation: The impact Shaina’s foundation is having on children who have lost a parent to overdose.

How to get involved: How to participate, donate, and get involved in the Brie Rowley Foundation.

If you loved this episode, don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Your support means the world to us and helps get these important stories, like today’s, out to more people. Have thoughts or feedback? Drop a comment or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in, and stay tuned for more awesome conversations coming your way!

TIMESTAMPS:

3:16 Shaina’s journey into fitness

8:33 What is HYROX?

18:38 Shaina’s morning routine

22:00 Michael's advice for negative self-talk

34:22 Shaina's foundation

44:13 How to get involved

On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Dr. Russell Surasky, a double board-certified neurologist and author of This Book Will Save Your Life, sits down with Michael Chernow to explore the science of addiction, the recovery process, and why relapse happens. Together, they break down the most effective methods for overcoming addiction, the impact of genetics and environment, and the challenges people face when staying sober.

Together, the two explore:

Addiction vs. Having Addiction: Why the language around addiction matters. 

What Determines Success in Sobriety: Michael shares his experience staying sober while many around him couldn't.

Preventing Addiction in Children: What parents can do to reduce the risk of addiction in their kids and instill healthy habits.

Ambition in Addiction: How some people in recovery turn their addictive behaviors into successful, ambitious pursuits.

What is Vivitrol?: An explanation of Vivitrol, a medication that helps with addiction recovery, and how it works.

Genetics & Addiction: Why some siblings may develop more addictive personalities than others, and the role genetics play in addiction.

Personalized Approaches to Recovery: Why different recovery methods work for different people, even when there's a proven method.

If you loved today’s show or know someone that’d benefit from hearing it, be sure to share!

TIMESTAMPS:

4:09 Addiction vs. Having Addiction

10:28 What Determines Success in Sobriety

17:52 Preventing Addiction in Children

26:54 Ambition in Addiction

38:55 What is Vivitrol?

47:43 Genetics & Addiction

53:49 Personalized Approaches to Recovery

On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Kim Strother, Holistic Health & Fitness Expert with over 20 years of experience, joins Michael Chernow to discuss her inspiring journey overcoming Lyme disease, the transformation of her health, and the power of consistency. Vulnerably sharing her own experience, Kim highlights the importance of prayer, meditation, rituals/routines, and nutrition on her health journey.

Today, the two explore:

Kim’s journey with Lyme disease: Overcoming illness and reclaiming health

Kim’s healing journey now: Navigating the up’s and down’s of healing

Discovering Spirituality & Marianne Williamson: A return to love and how her teachings influenced Kim’s health journey

Kim’s practices, rituals, & routines: The importance of  meditation, prayer, and journaling

The power of consistency: Doing the things that make you feel good on a daily basis

Wind down routine: How to decompress as a night owl

Kim's Paleo program: Fueling Kim’s wellness journey

Tune in for inspiration on living a balanced, healthy life through fitness, nutrition, and self-care practices! And, if you loved today’s show please be sure to subscribe & share it with a friend that’d enjoy it just as much as you!

TIMESTAMPS:

2:52 Kim’s journey with Lyme diseases

14:40 Kim’s healing journey now

26:28 Discovering Spirituality & Marianne Williamson

30:15 Kim’s practices, rituals, & routines

43:54 The power of consistency

52:31 Wind down routine

1:02:09 Kim's Paleo program

Connect with Kim:

https://www.kimstrother.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kimstrother

In this episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, fitness and nutrition coach and House of Hustle Founder, Hollis Tuttle, joins Michael to dive into her journey through career changes, her passion for fitness, and how strength training has empowered her to live a life of freedom. Hollis shares tips on fitness routines, the importance of strength training for women, and how fitness has transformed her life—plus, a few bonus insights on her morning and wind-down routines.

Today, Michael and Hollis explore:

Making a Huge Career Change: Choosing passion over comfort.

Hollis's Full Morning Routine: A peek into how Hollis starts her day to stay productive and healthy.

Why Women Should Strength Train: Why it's essential for women to incorporate strength training into their fitness routines.

Fitness as More Than Physical Strength: Building strength and confidence in and out of the gym.

What Hollis's Training Looks Like Now: A look at Hollis's current fitness regimen.

Wind Down Routine: How Hollis unwinds and recovers to set herself up for success tomorrow.

Chatting Nutrition: From protein-dense meals, to snacking, and the benefits of honey.

If you loved today’s episode be sure to subscribe for more motivation and inspiration dropping every Monday and Wednesday!

TIMESTAMPS:

2:22 Making a Huge Career Change

8:00 Hollis's Full Morning Routine

19:33 Why Women Should Strength Train

25:40 Fitness as More Than Physical Strength

31:19 What Hollis's Training Looks Like Now

35:29 Wind Down Routine

42:00 Chatting Nutrition