{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Heroin Overdose to Sober Entrepreneur: How One Moment of Grace Saved His Life with Michael Chernow - Episode 99","description":"In this powerful episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle sits down with Michael Chernow, the founder of Kreatures of Habit and co-founder of The Meatball Shop, who shares his remarkable journey from addiction to 20 years of sobriety and entrepreneurial success.   Highlights   "Four hours later I was using again" \u2014 The shocking moment Michael realized the true meaning of powerlessness, and what it revealed about addiction's grip The unexpected ultimatum \u2014 How losing the one thing still tethering him to life became the catalyst that changed everything "I needed to see someone who was sober, who was cool" \u2014 The unconventional mentor who shattered Michael's preconceptions and gave him a vision of what recovery could truly be The three words families need to say \u2014 Michael's urgent advice for loved ones watching someone battle addiction, and why it matters more than you think The morning ritual that saved his life \u2014 How a simple daily habit from his first week of sobriety eventually transformed into a thriving business two decades later "We are the gladiators" \u2014 The surprising perspective shift that turned Michael's greatest weakness into his most profound strength The breathwork experience that healed a lifetime wound \u2014 How Michael reconnected with his father without using substances, and what it means for trauma healing The parenting approach he completely abandoned \u2014 Why Michael dramatically changed his strategy for talking with his children about substances in today's world This episode offers a raw, unfiltered look at both the darkest depths of addiction and the extraordinary heights of recovery. Michael's journey reminds us that transformation is possible even when hope seems lost, and that sometimes our greatest struggles can become our most powerful purpose.   Links and Resources from this Episode https:\/\/whyintervention.com\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/whyintervention https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whyintervention\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whyintervention\/  TIME SENSITIVE, FREE RESOURCE: The Connected Response\u2122 Method: My gift to parents concerned about teen substance use - a prevention and early intervention framework providing the exact scripts needed to address concerns while preserving your relationship with your child.  Access your special gift here: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR "CONNECTED RESPONSE\u2122 METHOD" MINI-COURSE Connect with Michael Chernow https:\/\/www.michaelchernow.com\/  https:\/\/twitter.com\/michaelchernow https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MichaelPChernow\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michaelchernow\/#    Call to Action Schedule a Call Free Resources   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you\u2019re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with RSS ","author_name":"Why Intervention Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/whyintervention.com","html":"