Our guest this week is Michael Chernow a restaurateur and chef, entrepreneur, TV host, wellness leader and founder of Kreatures of Habit, an in-your-face lifestyle and wellness brand reimagining how you establish healthy habits in your life.
On this episode of Ritch in Life Michael talks to Ritch about overcoming emotional abuse from his father and sexual abuse from his coaches. He shares his journey to sobriety after years of drug and alcohol abuse that started at 13 and how that lead him to reshape his life.
He talks about his successes: launching two restaurants, The Meatball Shop and SEAMORE's, with several locations around New York, becoming a a professional bodybuilder, hosting the Born or Made podcast, and most importantly launching Kreatures of Habit alongside the most delicious 30g of protein oatmeal to kick off your day.
Tune in as they get personal and discuss the positive habits that allowed him to transform his life.
Follow his journey @michaelchernow and his new brand @kreaturesofhabit for more information.
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