Michael Chernow joins The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his cinematic journey from addiction to inspiring others, the power of daily habits, small wins, healing your inner child, and more.
On this episode:
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
00:37:27 - 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
01:09:19 - 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 - Kreatures of Habit concept
01:54:39 - Starting Kreatures 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 - Kreatures 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