{"podcast":{"title":"The Michael Chernow Podcast","slug":"the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201","podcast_index_feed_id":25201,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1f233038/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.kreaturesofhabit.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/5123998/5123998-1781026178031-f68ef4814a2c1.jpg","author":"Michael Chernow","episode_count":438,"summary":"Welcome to The Michael Chernow Podcast. This is a show about the realities of life. The wins, the losses, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. Hosted by entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and creator Michael Chernow, each episode dives deep into the stories, lessons, and experiences that shape who we become. Through conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world, we explore what it takes to overcome adversity, build resilience, create meaningful habits, and live with greater purpose. From business and health to relationships, mindset, faith, and per","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T06:17:02.246420+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201"},"episode":{"title":"Interview Your Parents Before It’s Too Late | Kyle Thiermann | Kreatures of Habit","slug":"interview-your-parents-before-it-s-too-late-kyle-thiermann-kreatures-of-habit","published_at":"2026-05-06T09:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201/interview-your-parents-before-it-s-too-late-kyle-thiermann-kreatures-of-habit","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kreaturesofhabitpodcast/episodes/Interview-Your-Parents-Before-Its-Too-Late--Kyle-Thiermann--Kreatures-of-Habit-e3ipmof","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1f233038/podcast/play/119380175/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423326058-44100-2-8a13b0fcfda9c.m4a","summary":"Kyle Thiermann—writer, journalist, big-wave surfer, and podcast host—breaks down why writing is one of the most powerful tools for thinking clearly, processing life, and escaping what he calls “informational grazing.” He explains how writing forces depth in a distracted world, how to build a repeatable creative system, and why analog tools like longhand drafting and structured research still outperform digital shortcuts. The conversation explores how storytelling, curiosity, and asking better questions can transform not only your work, but your relationships—especially when it comes to documenting family history and interviewing your parents before it’s too late.They also go deep on fear and performance. Kyle shares how big-wave surfing trains real-time emotional control, including a near-death hold-down in Ireland, and how that same mindset applies to jiu-jitsu, business, and everyday stress. The episode covers breathwork practices ranging from Wim Hof to rebirthing, the role of somatic experiences, and a grounded, honest take on psychedelics—focusing on intention, caution, and integration rather than hype. You’ll also hear Kyle’s full morning routine, his perspective on creativity in the age of AI, and practical ways to live with more intention, ask better questions, and create a life that’s actually worth writing about.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why Writing Beats Passive Consumption 03:36 The Truth About Pro Surfing Careers 06:32 Writing Without Self-Censorship 09:36 Why Reporting Improves Writing 13:52 Training Fear Through Big Waves 17:33 Near-Death Wipeout in Ireland 21:23 Breathwork Fundamentals 26:49 Breathwork vs Psychedelics 37:29 Using Psychedelics With Intention 44:43 Morning Routine for Focus 47:22 Creating in the Age of AI 50:06 Better Questions, Better Life 55:11…","meta_description":"Kyle Thiermann—writer, journalist, big-wave surfer, and podcast host—breaks down why writing is one of the most powerful tools for thinking clearly, proce…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5344,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201/episodes/interview-your-parents-before-it-s-too-late-kyle-thiermann-kreatures-of-habit/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201/interview-your-parents-before-it-s-too-late-kyle-thiermann-kreatures-of-habit.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}