Michael Chernow Reveals the Trauma That Fueled His Addiction

In episode 59 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with entrepreneur, recovery advocate, podcast host, and founder of Kreatures of Habit, Michael Chernow, for an honest conversation about addiction, trauma, recovery, and personal transformation.Michael shares his story of growing up with family challenges, experiencing s*xual assault, battling substance use disorder, and navigating the pain that fueled his addiction. He opens up about the realities of recovery, the lessons he's learned through adversity, and how sobriety helped him rebuild his life with purpose.

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Chapters |

00:00 Welcome & Moving to LA

01:31 Introduction to Recovery and Breaking Stigma

03:25 Roots of Addiction & Importance of Healthy Habits

05:25 Growing Up in New York City

07:50 Family Dynamics and Childhood Trauma

13:13 Early Signs of Addiction and School Life

16:16 Escaping Pain, Substance Use Begins

20:07 Cycle of Self-Hate and the Role of Love

25:33 Sports, Sexual Abuse, and Seeking Validation

29:57 Molestation Realization & Impact

33:11 Addiction Intensifies & Life on His Own

36:35 Balancing School, Work, and Early Job Experience

39:59 Addiction Deepens, Hitting Rock Bottom

41:52 Overdose & Immediate Aftermath

45:02 Explaining the Insanity of Addiction

48:07 Powerlessness & Turning Point

53:41 Asking for Help and the Start of Recovery

56:09 The Recovery Plan & Building New Habits

01:00:04 Lasting Transformation Through Structure

01:03:37 Importance of Daily Wins & Routine

01:06:05 The Role of Fitness and Nutrition in Recovery

01:08:38 Sobriety, Abstinence, and Individual Recovery Paths

01:12:19 Managing Trauma & Breathwork

01:14:26 Addiction as a Disease & Combating Stigma

01:17:56 Long-Term Self-Compassion & Living Sober

01:18:38 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude

Michael Chernow's Links |

Website | https://www.michaelchernow.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigma

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