Michael Chernow is the founder and CEO of Kreatures of Habit, a restaurateur in New York City and a fitness and food influencer. He shares about the abuse of his father when he was a young boy which drove him to drugs and alcohol as an escape. After nearly dying, Michael was able to get help and become sober, turning his life around. He reminds us that we’ve already made it through everything to this point and the only thing left to do is get back up.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Michael’s IG – https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/?hl=en
   2. Kreatures of Habit – https://kreaturesofhabit.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Kevin Ogar is the owner of CrossFit WatchTower in Colorado, a global speaker for adaptive training, and a staff member for CrossFit HQ. Kevin shares the story of his paralysis in 2014 that left him with just a 15% chance of survival. He shares how he was granted a crystallized purpose through his near-death experience that has shaped him into the man he is today. Kevin reminds us that identifying our purpose transforms any difficulty into opportunity and that is found most clearly through faith in Christ.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Kevin's Email - kevin@crossfitwatchtower.com
   2. Kevin's Gym - CrossFit WatchTower in Denver, CO
   3. Adaptive Training Academy - https://ata.fit/
   4. WheelWOD - https://www.wheelwodgames.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Elijah Muhammad is a father of four, owner of two CrossFit gyms, a competitive CrossFit athlete and former college basketball player. He shares the story of his freshman year in college and how he was able to remain resilient despite feeling alone and uncomfortable. Elijah talks about developing a confidence in God’s purpose in hardship and staying committed to his decisions. He reminds us that if we’re breathing and walking, we have something to be thankful for.

Episode Links:

1. 1. CrossFit Ankeny - http://www.crossfitankeny.com/
   2. CrossFit Unorthodox - https://unorthodoxfitnessdsm.com/
   3. Elijah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elijahezmuhammad/?hl=en
   4. Elijah's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/ElijahEZMuhammad/
   5. Project Onyx DSM - https://www.projectonyxdsm.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.