Healing The “Untreatable” with Angela Skudin | Part 2
We’re back with Part 2 of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast with Angela Skudin, the powerhouse behind the 343 Fund and a mission-driven entrepreneur based in New York. If you missed Part 1, Angela shared how she beat chronic Lyme disease — and today, we dive even deeper.Angela opens up about navigating deep grief after losing her husband, how the tools she gained along her Lyme journey, including plant medicine, helped shift everything, and how she turned her pain into purpose. She’s built not only a foundation that helps others heal, but also a thriving business rooted in her own story.A quick note: This episode is all about one person’s healing journey. Plant medicine isn’t for everyone. If you're sober or sober-curious, we totally get the hesitation — Michael shares that same view and chooses not to use psychoactive plant medicines himself. This conversation is about exploration–not prescribing–a path to healing.Today the two explore:What is Kambo: And Michael’s reservations about this ceremonyGrief that Follows Loss: Angela’s navigation of deep griefHealing Through 343 Fund: A firefighter’s testimonial and healing journeyPain & Purpose: How Angela built a mission-driven foundation & multiple businessesAngela’s story is about resilience, perspective shifts, and the power of being open to the unconventional. If you or someone you love is navigating grief, chronic illness, or the search for deeper healing — this episode will leave you with hope and curiosity.TIMESTAMPS:7:21 What is Kambo21:09 Grief that Follows Loss28:12 Healing Through 343 Fund36:00 Pain & Purpose
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Weather the Seasons | Monday Moments
Relationships change—and that’s normal. In this episode, we’re talking about the real stuff: communication, navigating the highs and lows, and choosing curiosity over criticism. Long-term love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it when you turn toward, not away.
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Healing The “Untreatable” with Angela Skudin | Part 1
On today’s raw, authentic, and eye-opening episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael sits down with Angela Skudin—founder of the 343 Fund and a powerhouse entrepreneur out of New York. She opens up about her long, painful journey with Lyme disease and what finally helped her heal after doctors and hospitals couldn’t.Today the two explore:Pitfalls of Western Medicine: Why hospitals often miss the mark with LymeThe Start of Angela’s Symptoms: Why it took decades to heal19 Stings a Day: The wild truth about bee venom therapyNot “Just” Physical: Could Lyme be linked to unresolved traumaFrom mysterious symptoms starting at age 11 to using bee venom as medicine (yep, really), Angela shares it all. This is Part 1 of a two-part series you do not want to miss—especially if you're dealing with chronic illness or looking for alternative paths to healing.TIMESTAMPS:2:11 Pitfalls of Western Medicine7:56 The Start of Angela’s Symptoms17:16 19 Stings a Day28:07 Not “Just” Physical
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Go The Distance | Monday Moments
Today’s episode is your reminder to go all in—with faith, with nutrition, with life. Because most would quit, but you won’t. You’ve got today… and that’s everything. Show up. Fuel right. Stay aligned. And when it’s not serving you? Walk away. This is your sign to go the distance.
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Not Done Yet: Chris Molnar on Success to Starting Over
Ever wonder what it really takes to build a brand from the ground up—and then do it all over again?On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Chris Molnar, the founder of the premium menswear brand Goodlife and his latest venture Cacio Pepe, sits down with Michael Chernow to talk shop. From getting his start in the apparel industry, to launching a whole new business in 2025, Chris shares real-life lessons, challenges, and what keeps him creative.The two explore:Chris’s launch into the apparel industry: It’s a family affairThe morning routine of an entrepreneur: Creating manageable morningsWhat’s sparking Chris’s entrepreneurial interest: What excites Chris most about Cacio PepeThe OG of influencers: How Chris’s father still influences his workWhat would Chris do differently: Insights post-launchIf you're into entrepreneurship, branding, or just love hearing how great ideas come to life, you're in the right place. If you loved today’s show, be sure to share it with a friend, rate, and review! See you next week, Kreatures!TIMESTAMPS:1:56 Chris’s launch into the apparel industry16:30 The morning routine of an entrepreneur24:33 What’s sparking Chris’s entrepreneurial interest29:41 The OG of influencers36:48 What would Chris do differently
Michael Chernow, host and founder of Kreatures of Habit, hosts discussions with his guests about their routines and habits, and how committing to them has helped their paths to success. In each episode, Michael asks about the guest’s morning and evening routines, 3 habits that have changed their life, and one habit that they've broken, and how they stay committed to it.
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