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