"The most important relationship you can have is with yourself.”   Michael Chernow found self-love in the darkest of places. 19 years ago, facing the loss of his job and the continuing spiral of drug addiction, Michael’s development journey began. Today, he is a husband, father, serial entrepreneur, restauranteur, and podcaster. How Michael survived, and the wisdom his experiences have taught him, are the main course in today’s intense episode. This week, Michael gives us an unsparing look into his troubled childhood; from the horrific abuse he suffered at home to the drugs he became addicted to at only 13, Michael bares the pain that nearly broke him.    Now, nearly two decades sober, he joins Kelly to share the details of his incredible journey. Big takeaways: Routine is important to Michael. He talks about how he first started setting healthier habits, and how he’s maintained them through the years. Are you sober-curious? Michael talks about the psychological and physical benefits of going without. How does Michael let love in, even after enduring so much violence? His answer may surprise you. Show LinksEach and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life! Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/ Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-Life-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1544539126/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V9ID7MLAX3XX&keywords=harder+than+life+kelly+siegel&qid=1673314631&sprefix=harder+than+life%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1 Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Guest Links Website: https://www.michaelchernow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/?hl=en Podcast: https://www.kohpodcast.com/ Kreatures of Habit Website: https://kreaturesofhabit.com/