The Rich Roll Podcast: Overcoming Addiction

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