The Truth About Overcoming Addiction | Heal Thy Self With Michael Chernow #331

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Join us for an inspiring journey through the life of Michael Chernow, as he shares his incredible transformation from battling addiction to becoming a wellness advocate and successful entrepreneur. From overcoming personal struggles to launching renowned restaurants, Michael’s story is a testament to resilience and purpose. Discover his daily habits, morning routines, and health practices that have fueled his recovery and success, including the role of fitness, nutrition, and community in shaping his wellness-focused lifestyle. #addiciton #wellness #health Michael Chernow IG: @michaelchernow === Thank You To Our Sponsors! Birch Click here https://birchliving.com/healthyself to get 20% off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows. Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices. Siphox Visit siphoxhealth.com/healthyself to get 20% off your first at-home blood test and start your journey toward optimal health. Cornbread Hemp Just visit cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG at checkout === 00:00:00 - Introduction to Michael Chernow's Story 00:00:02 - Overcoming Addiction: A Journey to Success 00:00:32 - Transition from Addiction to Purpose 00:01:10 - Family Values and Lifestyle Changes 00:02:40 - Seeking Escape from Pain 00:05:04 - A Cry for Help: A Turning Point 00:08:33 - The Overdose Experience 00:11:14 - Realizing the Need for Change 00:12:27 - Eye-Opening Moment: Facing Myself in the Mirror 00:14:47 - Surrender: Turning My Life Over to a Higher Power 00:16:30 - Morning Routine: Starting the Day Right 00:23:29 - Importance of Community in Recovery 00:25:30 - Movement and Nutrition's Role in Sobriety 00:28:21 - My Journey into Movement and Mindfulness 00:35:59 - Joining the Dr. G Community for Health Tips 00:40:14 - Living in the Present and Making the Most of Today 00:42:35 - Insights on Sleep Patterns and Productivity 00:43:44 - Discussing the Challenges of Waking Up Early 00:45:29 - Traveling and Maintaining Sleep Discipline 00:49:34 - Introduction of Creature Sleep Product 00:51:25 - The Journey from Addiction to Entrepreneurship 00:55:13 - Launch of the Meatball Shop 00:56:55 - Transition from Restaurants to Wellness 00:59:58 - Shifting Focus to Wellness and Creating a Brand 01:03:05 - Nutritional Benefits of My Oatmeal Brand 01:04:33 - Giving Back: Supporting Addiction Recovery 01:06:01 - The Life-Changing Power of Simple Habits 01:07:10 - Final Thoughts on Change and Commitment 01:10:19 - Embracing Your Strengths in a Diverse World

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0:00.0	If you or anyone you love has ever had addiction, this is the podcast to listen to.
0:04.8	Michael Chernow shares his incredibly inspiring story on how he went from drug and alcohol addiction
0:10.3	into becoming a very successful entrepreneur.
0:13.0	He lays out the exact steps he took and how it changes life from being an addiction
0:17.0	into being into true productivity and working in his passion and his purpose.
0:21.7	If you typically wake up at seven and now you set your alarm for six, you just earn that hour.
0:26.8	That hour in comparison to the hour after 10 o'clock at night is incomparable.
0:31.7	In this podcast, you will find it to be super engaging as it is vulnerable as Michael shares his
0:36.7	story from addiction to finding
0:38.2	his purpose and changing people's lives.
0:43.5	All right, man, thank you for coming on the show. We had just a conversation off air about
0:50.3	raising kids upstate New York, Waldorf School, some incredible stuff.
0:55.0	But I already, look, I never met you,
0:57.2	but I already got the keen sense that you have this dedication
1:01.8	to your family to provide the best health and wellness experience
1:06.5	as far as being in nature and going to school and learning.
1:10.4	I mean, you just blew me away
1:11.4	with the Waldorf's going to a little bit, but I was really blown away. And I'm looking at you
1:17.3	and I'm like, wow, you know, you told me you lived in Brooklyn and you have this whole other life.
1:21.0	I know about your restaurant vibe. This massive transition from living in nature, putting your
1:26.6	kids in Waldorf school, the values
1:28.6	that you have now are very much so in contrast to maybe how you were 10 years ago. But I want to talk
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