Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

In today's conversation, John Wolf shares a journey that saw him emerge from the depths of grief and loss to undergo a holistic transformation that ultimately led him to be the Chief Fitness Officer at Onnit. Having lost many of the people closest to him early in his life, John quickly found himself descending down a path of drug addiction. He talks about the years of inner work that he did (and continues to do) to maintain his self-worth, as well as the outer work he underwent to rebuild his body and indirectly build stronger belief systems as a result. John rediscovered his passion for fitness and martial arts down the road. Trading one "addiction" for another, John saw exercise as a way to continually reforge and optimize not only his body, but his entire being. In training his clients at Onnit, John uses an approach he calls "conscious coaching" that leads them into a state of flow "where skill and effort intersect." To John, "ever forward" is a matter of maintaining this flow, of staying laser-focused on your purpose while staying receptive to continuous learning and growth. Follow John @coachjohnwolf Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com Save 20% on every purchase from Organifi with code EVERFORWARD at www.Organifi.com/everforward Watch the video and learn more about John at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/541

In this solo episode, Chase answers your questions from a recent Instagram Q&A. He discusses which is best to prioritize for fat loss; sleep, diet, or exercise? How can you increase your satiety to feel fuller longer? And what happens to most males after age 30 regarding their metabolism and testosterone levels? Chase is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach with a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science from the Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, and a Master's in Health Promotion Management from the American University in Washington DC. He's practiced as a health coach and wellness director for concierge medical practice for several years before deciding to pass back the latest research and information to his clients directly through his podcast. Tune in for detailed insight into managing your sleep, diet, exercise and nutrition! Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on any Caldera Lab skin care product with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com Save 20% on your entire first purchase at Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/540

Studies show that, when performing any given task, we're giving our attention to that task only half the time. Yet, as our guest explains, this is by design. Because we are overwhelmed with information (i.e. senses) every time we make a decision, our brains pay attention to be able to home in on the most important information we need at that particular moment. Listen in as Dr. Amisha Jha does a deep dive into the nature of attention and the three factors that contribute to (and deplete) our "attentional gas tank". She explains how to cultivate a peak mind through mindfulness practices, and even shares the 12-minute daily exercise anybody can do to embody the same state of mindfulness as that of special operators in the military. Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and the author of Peak Mind. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Her TED Talk, "How to Tame Your Wandering Mind", has garnered over five million views. Follow Dr. Jha @amishipjha Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Cured Nutrition functional mushroom and CBD products with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com Save 20% on any Somavedic device with code EVERFORWARD at www.Somavedic.com Watch the video and learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/539

In this solo episode, Chase gives his thoughts on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and his own life-changing sessions as Field Trip Health. It was through the various studies conducted through Field Trip Health that Chase was truly exposed to the world of ketamine and its enhancing benefits to the psychotherapeutic process. What was especially impactful for him was learning about the almost curative effects of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy on servicemembers suffering from PTSD, severe anxiety, and depression. After sifting through the research as well as hearing from the actual healthcare professionals working at Field Trip Health, Chase came to the conclusion that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is the future of healthcare as a whole, considering the trajectory of your life is largely downstream from your mental health. Listen in as Chase offers his advice to those who, like himself, are exploring the world of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and why he believes so strongly in leaning into what feels right on your unique wellness journey. He reflects back on his two, incredibly profound ketamine sessions at Field Trip Health, and how those two sessions gave Chase "years of [therapy] work in about an hour." Watch the video and learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/538

Do you ever wonder why we exist here on planet Earth? With all the pressure and messaging from society and religion to be a certain way, have nice things, make more money, and reach a certain status, it's often hard for us to realize the essence of being human, which is that our worth and power lie within us. Best-selling author Doug Cartwright has learned that "if you're using something external to solve an internal problem, you're never going to get fulfilled." The truth is, you're worthy of infinite love, peace, and joy just because you're alive. Your worth is not dependent on anything but your existence. That's kind of a relief, isn't it? Though getting to a place where you're living a deep, rich, meaningful life isn't an easy journey, it's a journey worth embarking on. So… Holy Shit, We're Alive… Now What? Follow Doug @doug_cartwright Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com Save 20% on your entire first purchase from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://legionathletics.com Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/537

Behind the curtain, our gut is responsible for putting our body into working order. As it breaks down the foods we eat, our gut absorbs nutrients that support our body's functions — from energy production to hormone balance, skin health to mental health, and even toxin and waste elimination. The vast majority of our immune system is made up in our gut, so shouldn't' we be treating it better? Dr. Michael Haley, DC is a gut health expert here today to give you some surprisingly simple ways to improve your gut microbiome, boost your immune system, and even how to remedy other chronic illnesses and disease through superfoods such as aloe vera. Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the gut friendly 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com Save 20% on the limited release Gold Pumpkin Spice from Organifi with code EVERFORWARD at http://organifi.com/everforward Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/536

Ronan Levy is a pioneer in the therapeutic psychedelics industry. He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health. With centres opening across North America, Field Trip Health helps people to heal and heighten their engagement with the world via the healing modality of psychedelics. "There's doubt about it. We are in a psychedelic renaissance," says Ronan, referring to the recent dramatic realignment of mainstream views around traditional medicine. Calling it "a massive change in the global zeitgeist", this paradigm shift goes beyond health and wellness, reflecting a change in how we view emotions and even spirituality. Contributing heavily to this revolution is the mental health crisis that had already been on the rise for years but was further aggravated by the pandemic for the past year-and-a-half. Citing "significant humanitarian and economic implications", Ronan says that "depression and anxiety disorders are going to become the leading global burden of disease, meaning they will cost the global economy more than any other disease out there, primarily from lost productivity." With these realities in mind, Ronan dives deep into the history, science, and psychological and pro-social benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy. He speaks on the common, decades-long misconceptions surrounding this subject, and the groundbreaking research done on ketamine and psilocybin that, if rediscovered in the world of conventional medicine, may become a key factor in eradicating not just the current mental health crisis, but many of the social and environmental ills we face today as well. Follow Field Trip Health @fieldtriphealth Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Apply in 5 minutes for your VA Home Loan with Hero Loan at HeroLoan.com Save 15% on the new Euphoria drink elixirs from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at CuredNutrition.com Learn more about Ronan and Field Trip Health at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/535

With more and more research emerging around the long-term risks associated with traditional over-the-counter brands, says Nina Mullen, "we're at a specific moment where mainstream consumers are more aware of the risks and just want to find holistic solutions." She adds that not only naturopathic doctors, but even conventional medical professionals are starting to take notice of these disconcerting trends associated with Big Pharma. Nina is the Co-Founder of Hilma. The brand was launched in 2019 with three products, each of which covers its own unique category: 1) An immune support blend; 2) An upset stomach relief for occasional heartburn, antacid, and digestion; and 3) A head tension relief. Natural, clean label products have taken center-stage in virtually every consumer category, from consumables, beauty, household cleaners, and personal care. However, the medicine cabinet continues to be stuck in the past with most being stocked with the usual OTC legacy brands like Airborne, Emergen-C, or Tums. Hilma aims to disrupt this area by introducing preventative, long-term, and all-natural herbal options for everyday health needs to the mainstream consumer. Follow Hilma @hilma_co Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed and grass finished beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com/everforward Save 15% on the new Euphoria drinks from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com/drinkcured/ Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/534

Our outer world is a direct reflection of our inner world, and optimal health is all about adopting the right habits that support those two worlds. It all starts with the self-awareness and openness to change embodied in Ayurvedic medicine. It's a healing system which teaches us that change is an intrinsic quality in nature, and so why shouldn't we see that reality of continuous change in ourselves? In other words, Ayurveda teaches us to turn to nature for wisdom on how we, as human beings, should discern what's best for our life. When we experience symptoms of any kind, whether internally or externally, it is an indicator that we are not in harmony with the world around us, or with ourselves. From how we've been eating and sleeping to how we've been managing our relationships and career—all of these things either support or weaken our health. Listen in and learn how we can adopt the principles of Ayurveda to take full control over our life and achieve optimal health. Dr. Avanti is an internationally recognized speaker and thought leader in Ayurveda. She works with women (and men) who are ready to take back their health and replenish their mental, physical, and emotional energy so they can live a vibrant life filled with more joy, meaning and purpose. Follow Dr. Singh @avantikumarsingh Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode Resources: Save 15% on Sugarbreak with code CHASE at https://www.sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/533

Trevor Blattner is the founder of Redefining the Top 1%. He promotes the concept of Shepherd Leadership—a modern form of leadership that encourages leaders of all sorts to guide, support, and uplift their people. Shepherd Leadership is an enlightened approach that Trevor developed over 20 years of research, coaching, and expertise. It is a model that breaks free of the antiquated and regressive top-down style of leadership that has been seen for years as the only standard of leadership worth adopting. From leading in the corporate and military world to leading in our day-to-day lives, Trevor does a deep dive into the qualities that exemplify the best leaders in the modern world. These qualities include embracing radical responsibility, recognizing and optimizing your higher self, managing your ego and embracing authentic humility, strategically designing your reality, committing to mastery, being still and know, and adopting a growth mindset. Episode Resources: Apply for your VA Home Loan in as little as 5 minutes at HeroLoan.com Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/532

Dr. Jonathan Leary, DC is the Founder and CEO of Remedy Place, the world's first social wellness club dedicated to bringing guests back into balance through social self-care. Having opened in January of 2020, two months before the world temporarily shut down, Jonathan and Remedy Place have had to adapt to the changes and healthcare skepticism that came along with the pandemic. As the first and only Concierge Wellness Doctor, Jonathan has a refreshing perspective on healthcare… What if we were open to trying new things and trusting ourselves when it came to our health and wellness? After all, our body does have an innate ability to heal itself! Listen in for an eye-opening discussion on the power of social self-care, what that even means, and how Remedy Place is catalyzing cutting-edge innovation in the healthcare industry. Follow Jonathan @drjonathanleary Follow Remedy Place @remedyplace Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your free WHOOP 4.0 activity tracker at https://join.whoop.com/everforward Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/531

Today's conversation is a sobering deep dive into the highly controversial but crucial subject that is the COVID-19 vaccine, featuring Jonathan Baktari MD. Dr. Baktari is the CEO of e7 Health, a Las Vegas-based company focused on preventative health and wellness. He kicks off the conversation with a high-level explanation of exactly what a vaccine is. The goal of a vaccine, he says, is to take advantage of the immune system's strengths by "tricking" the body. The body is injected with a portion of a germ, whether that germ is a virus or bacteria. The dose is small enough to get the body to detect the germ, thereby training the immune system to become efficient at fighting it while minimizing the damage it could have done to the body if the germ were "whole". Dr. Baktari and Chase go on to unpack the trickiest questions the world is now faced with as in navigating the ever-evolving COVID-19 crisis—from how to interpret official data, to the issue of personal freedom versus the common good, to the under-addressed and overlooked public health issue that is a lack of education on prevention. Follow Jonathan @baktarimd Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.legionathletics.com Save 15% on Sugarbreak with code CHASE at http://sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/530

Doing better and being better requires a mindset shift and a lifestyle shift. Not only that, but it requires failure. When we look at challenges, failure and loss as gifts, we will inevitably experience immense growth and revolution because what stands before you becomes the path to your zone of genius. Business Architect, Mike Zeller, says, "I'm going to take the gifts of the obstacles and use them as fuel, use them as my nitro fuel, to grow and catalyze." After experiencing gut-wrenching failure, loss, and debt as a high-level entrepreneur, Mike knows what rock bottom feels like… but that didn't stop him from learning and trying again. Now, his business has done over $300 million in sales and he helps others get unstuck, find their zone of genius, and fuel momentum that will launch their business to new heights. Follow Mike @themikezeller Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Recharge by Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://legionathletics.com Save 15% on RISE by Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/529 Stay tuned for the launch of his upcoming book, The Genius Within Get the 6 Steps to Finding Your Genius by texting GeniusU to 474747 The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Super Human by Dave Asprey The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell

Have you ever felt like you've made the wrong career choice? Are you waiting for the right time or the best opportunity to come along so you can take the leap towards your dream life? Author, entrepreneur, and CEO, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, has a unique perspective to share with those of you who are afraid of making the wrong career choice or have an unhealthy relationship with risk. She says that "even when we think we have a failure from which we'll never recover, there's still another move, there's still five more choices to be made." Your potential for receiving life's rewards isn't limited. Don't get caught up in the one thing that might make you successful in life. Get committed to the process. Put progress over perfection and turn risks into opportunities. This is your time to choose possibility. Follow Sukhinder @sukhindersingh Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com/everforward Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/528

Science shows us that sex and intimacy are some of the most bonding human experiences of our lives. So… what happens when religion gets thrown into the mix? Kat Harris is here to have an eye-opening discussion about boundaries, consent, monogamy, infidelity, shame, and most prominently, waiting until marriage to have sex. After growing up in the south as a Christian in the peak of the purity movement, Kat moved to New York City and noticed that her thoughts about sex and singleness began to change. She began to question the word of God and why she'd been waiting until marriage to have sex. As more and more women of faith become burdened with sexual shame, feeling unequipped to confidently explore both the dating world and the world of singleness, Kat is on a mission to free them of their shackles and help them discover their own sexual freedom. Listen in to gain insight into her journey with dating, desire, and sex, and to learn if (after all her research and inquisition) she's still waiting until marriage. Follow Kat @therefinedwoman Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Pumpkin Spice Gold from Organifi at http://organifi.com/everforward Save 15% on Stabilize from Sugarbreak at http://sugarbreak.com/chase Get Kat's book Sexless in the City from Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VWoJfK

How we organize our day, the tasks we do at night, our bedtime routine, and our bedding all impact the quality of our sleep. We all know a person (or two or three) who brag about being able to run on 3-4 hours of sleep… but why? For Susana Saeliu, sleep is the foundation of her day… and for good reasons! "If I get a good night's sleep, I perform best the next day and I want to be the best version of myself every day," she says. Do you agree? Susana is an adrenaline junkie, but she also values rest and relaxation. As an entrepreneur, car racing enthusiast, and EDM fan, she's no stranger to a fast-paced life of excitement. Though, to be able to keep up with such a demanding life, you need high-quality sleep and bedding that's perfect for you. Thus, Pluto Pillow, the first and only custom sleep pillow that's crafted to your body stats, how you sleep, and what you like, was born. Follow Pluto @plutopillow Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on ZEN from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com Save 10% on any device from Somavedic with code EVERFORWARD at https://somavedic.com Learn more about Pluto Pillow and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/526

You may be feeling lonely, disconnected, or lost - all of which can be signs of depression or past trauma. No matter what you are going through, we believe in every person's intrinsic ability to heal. At times, a catalyst is needed to access your healing or breakthrough in your journey. Field Trip's combination of medically administered psychedelic medicine with integrative therapy may be the catalyst you need. Experience yourself in a new way. Psychedelic assisted psychotherapies are immersive therapies that combine the latest science with the wisdom of psychedelic medicine to support your healing journey. - Field Trip Health Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Resist from Sugarbreak at http://sugarbreak.com/chase Save 30% on your first Brami Snacks order with code EVERFORWARD30 at https://bramisnacks.com Follow May's Anatomy Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/_maysanatomy Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/525

Every child has a dream of what they'll be when they grow up. For Jesse Bradley, his dream was to be a professional athlete. His dream came to fruition, but at a price he never imagined he'd have to pay. During his time traveling the world, he landed in Zimbabwe playing professional men's soccer. Though, medication meant to protect him from malaria brought on a brutal bout of illness, ending his dream career. "… and yet, it was the greatest growth period of my life," he says, "I was fighting for my life for one year, it took 10 years to fully recover." When it seems like your life is falling apart, what do you rely on? For many, it's hope, yet half of Americans experience hopelessness. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to overcome hopelessness and find the light at the end of the tunnel. Jesse Bradley is here to share what he's learned from his inspiring journey of illness, recovery, forgiveness, and resilience. Follow Jesse @jessejbradley Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the Paleovalley 100% grass fed and grass finished beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com/everforward Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/524

The pandemic, political disagreements, war… there are so many sources of separation and loneliness in the world. That's why, now more than ever, we must shed light on the importance of human connection, attunement, and cultivating presence within ourselves as well as with others. Meaningful connection is an innate, primal need from the time we're born to the time we return to the dirt of the Earth. When we find that connection, we enter a flow state and even our brain waves become synchronized. Imagine the immense change and growth we could experience if we put more energy into connecting with ourselves and one another! Dr. Edward Bodkin and Ashley Pallathra have co-authored the insightful book, Missing Each Other, that delves into the idea that learning about yourself makes it easier to connect with others. Listen in as they share glorious pieces of wisdom about self-awareness, human connection, and attunement. Follow Ashley @ashleypallathra Follow Dr. Bodkin @tedbrodkinmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on RISE from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at CuredNutrition.com Save 15% on instant organic coffee from Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at StrongCoffeeCompany.com Join the Ever Forward Book club at bit.ly/efbookclub Get Ashley and Ed's book Missing Each Other at https://amzn.to/3DVPXUV Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/523

Having been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 2 at the age of 20, Scout Sobel dropped out of college, couldn't keep a job, and struggled to function as a part of society. It wasn't until she found entrepreneurship a few years later that she found a purpose and a drive to be productive, creative, and take control of her life. Now, Scout Sobel is the Author of The Emotional Entrepreneur, Host of the Okay Sis Podcast, and Founder of Scout's Agency. Most of all, she's an advocate for people, especially women, to persevere in building the business of their wildest dreams, despite the hardships, challenges, or mental illness they experience. Many people fear entrepreneurship not because of a lack of resources, funding, or education, but because they're afraid to put themselves out there and start the journey. Do you resonate? Follow Scout @scoutsobel Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get Scout's book The Emotional Entrepreneur at https://amzn.to/3tobeSi Save 20% on the Optimal Performance Stack from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at LegionAthletics.com Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/522

After being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 10 women, Rachel Blank struggled to find healthcare that met her needs and helped her manage her PCOS symptoms. Thus, she turned to the internet for support and later created Allara, an all-in-one virtual chronic collaborative care platform for women living with PCOS. Allara's revolutionary platform not only gives you direct access to virtual healthcare, but it allows each of your healthcare providers to connect with one another so that you receive the best care possible. You deserve answers. You deserve solutions to your healthcare problems. You deserve a unified front that will support and care for you throughout your life, regardless of who you are or the condition(s) you have. Listen in to learn how to be your own health advocate and seek out better healthcare solutions that suit you and your lifestyle! Follow Allara @allarahealth Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Pumpkin Spice Gold from Organifi with code EVERFORWARD at http://organifi.com/everforward Learn more about Allara and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/521

With all the stress and overstimulation we experience as humans in the 21st century, it's becoming more and more difficult for us to exist and thrive in a state of peace and mindfulness. But what if we could cultivate our innate parasympathetic nervous system, or the "rest and digest" state, to bring more ease, well-being, love, and connection into our daily lives? Well, we can! Through his struggle with addiction and failure, Robbie Bent discovered the life-changing benefits of meditation, breathwork, and psychedelic plant medicine. Since pursuing mind, body, and soul wellness, Robbie's life completely changed and he's now been sober for almost 6 years. From hitting rock bottom to becoming the Co-Founder and CEO of Inward Breathwork, Robbie Bent is on a mission to help others reach optimal health and gain control of their emotions through breathwork, meditation, hot and cold therapy, and more. "If you're listening and need a break… this is it and it works for anybody," Robbie says. Follow Robbie @inwardbreathwork Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 10% on any Somavedic device with code EVERFORWARD at https://somavedic.com Save 30% on your first purchase of Brami Snacks with code EVERFORWARD30 at https://bramisnacks.com Learn more about Inward Breathwork and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/520

Andrea Owen is a life-coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choose courage and confidence instead. She is known for her signature platform, "Your Kick-Ass Life", which began in 2008 as a blog on all things women's empowerment, before expanding it into a suite of educational tools such as podcasts and books. Andrea is the author of 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life (2013), How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t (2018), and, most recently, Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength (2021). Listen in as Andrea talks about the anger that motivated her to write Make Some Noise—driven by her belief that there is still so much to do in the realm of women's empowerment in the 2020s, and that true change begins when women gain the courage to make some noise at the individual level. She also gives her thoughts on what men can do to contribute to this cultural shift and why different lived experiences between males and females can actually serve as a bridge rather than a divide towards equality. Follow Andrea @heyandreaowen Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Sugarbreak with code CHASE at http://sugarbreak.com/chase Join the Ever Forward Book Club http://bit.ly/efbookclub Learn more about Andrea and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/519

When actress Noel Elie was diagnosed with Lyme disease, she decided not to rely on mainstream medicine but instead opted to utilize alternative treatment modalities, beginning with plant therapy. For Noel, her very first introduction to plant medicine through microdosing psilocybin and ayahuasca served as an amazing gateway into her journey toward holistic healing. "I don't look at it as being defiant; I look at it as being curious," says Noel, speaking on her decision to look the other way despite her doctors' advice at the outset of her diagnosis. Noel describes the painful letting-go process that followed when she realized that she and her husband had to find a new home after testing the house for mold, and how this process helped her become more intentional about her health and possessions. Finally, Noel touches on the power of intuition and how to surrender yourself to it when faced with a decision. Follow Noel @noel_elie Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode Resources: Save 10% on any Somavedic device with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.somavedic.com Somavedic and HRV study Somavedic Medic and its effects on HRV (summary on page 35) Save 30% on your first order of Brami Snacks with code EVERFORWARD30 at https://bramisnacks.com Learn more about Noel and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/518

Joe Percoco is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Titan, which he refers to as "a premier investment firm, but for everyone." Titan is Joe's response to Wall Street's reputation for catering almost exclusively to the ultra-wealthy. His team is dedicated to the long-term growth of investors' capital by following their "time-tested investment philosophy: identifying the rare species of stocks known as "compounders" and holding on tight." Listen in as Joe offers some high-level wisdom on the world of finance and why it's crucial to think like an owner instead of a gambler in the investment world. Asked about the necessity of risk in the investment world, Joe refers to the well-known saying: "Ships weren't meant to stay in the harbor." Hard-earned cash is not meant to be stuffed under your bed. Anybody who wants to grow their wealth has to take risks in the market. In fact, adopting this attitude toward investing forges a mindset that sees opportunity even in a downturn in the economy. It is a mindset that gets you to say, "Let's deploy every ship we've got ashore, because this is an amazing time to buy and invest." Joe also explains Titan's unique vision-mission as an investment firm and his expectations for the future of the industry. Follow Joe @jpercoco Follow Titan @titanvest Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your annual Swell Score membership for only $59 with checkout code EVERFORWARD at https://www.theswellscore.com Save 15% on Sugarbreak with code CHASE at https://www.sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more about Titan and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/517

Ryan Kelley is the Founder and President of The Home Loan Expert, which he built from the ground-up, with zero capital, in the middle of the Great Recession in 2008. Today, the company is one of the fastest-growing direct mortgage lenders in the country. Asked how he did it, Ryan says that, from the very beginning he simply put his focus on anything but profit and never taking his foot off the gas, even as he began to experience growth. In an industry typically characterized by greed, The Home Loan Expert found tremendous success by running in the opposite direction and paying it forward. Ryan speaks on the initiatives that fuel his passion for what he does. His love for the outdoors inspired him to establish The Keep Climbing Foundation, which initially came from an idea between him and his friends to climb mountains to raise money for childhood cancer. Today, the foundation supports a variety of causes that are in need of financial support and awareness. Having missed out on the opportunity to serve in the military, Ryan was driven to create Hero Loan, a program that shortens the turnaround time to complete a VA home loan—from up to 60 days down to as little as 14 days. Follow Ryan @thehomeloanexpert Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://legionathletics.com Learn more about Ryan and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/516

For transgender activist Precious Brady-Davis, her turning point came when she realized that she had to love herself first before she would be able to open her heart and attract those who could truly love her. "People can't give you what you don't have.", she says. Having grown up in the Pentecostal faith, she recalls her seemingly endless struggle with being othered by her own religious circle for being a biracial, gender-nonconforming kid. But the same "neglect, instability, and abandonment" that she experienced daily as a child only fueled her determination to find acceptance—even if it meant stepping away from her faith community. Her journey led her to become what she is today: "A trans woman fully actualized, absolutely confident, and precious." She lives with her husband Myles—who is transmasculine—and infant daughter Zayn. In July 2021, Precious released her memoir, I Have Always Been Me, in which she looks back on 35 years that began with immense trauma, and how she was able to turn it all around. Follow Precious @preciousbradydavis Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode Resources: Save 15% on Sugarbreak with checkout code CHASE at https://www.sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more about Precious and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/515

Have you ever tried to win over someone's approval by building your life or career around their definition of success? Do you struggle with a sense of personal fulfillment when examining your professional career or intimate relationships? What if you were able to work towards both simultaneously? These questions and more are answered in today's episode and help you come to the realization that you are exactly where you are supposed to be! Welcome to your August relationship health episode where Chase and his wife May share some recent major life updates in both their relationship and May's career. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Pumpkin Spice Gold from Organifi with code EVERFORWARD at http://organifi.com/everforward Save 30% on your first purchase of Brami Snacks with code EVERFORWARD30 at https://bramisnacks.com Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/514

In this solo episode, Chase breaks down the exact protocol and the results he experienced after one whole month of using psilocybin. Chase's first experience with psychedelics began in the Fall of 2020. But medicinal mushrooms have been a vital part of his nutritional routine for half a decade prior dipping into the hallucinogenic variety. This is thanks in large part to Shawn Stevenson of The Model Health Show who promoted the scientifically proven wonders of lion's mane, reishi, and cordyceps, among other varieties of functional mushrooms. Listen in as Chase dives deep into his two-day-on, one-day-off microdosing schedule, the exact ingredients each dose consisted of, and the impact of this protocol to his physiological and mental faculties. He describes the transformational effects of the experience and explains how he tracked the physiological changes that took place over time, which included a staggering 40% increase in HRV! Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Organifi at http://organifi.com/everforward Get your free WHOOP 3.0 activity tracker and save $30 off of your new membership at http://join.whoop.com/everforward Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/513

Cal Callahan is the host of The Great Unlearn podcast, on which he dives into unlearning and questioning what the world taught us, and—in the process—how to be the truest version of yourself, minus the bullshit. Chase and Cal kick things off with a discussion on parenting, with Cal disavowing the oft-quoted saying, "There's no such thing as a bad kid; just a bad parent." There was a time he believed it, but not anymore. He now insists that parenting is about showing up for your kids while allowing them to experience the fullness of life. It's about setting appropriate boundaries but never beating yourself up when your children stray on occasion. "I'm not doing this because I want to be a cool dad," says Cal. "I'm doing it because I want this kid to have his own experience. And I want to show him that I trust him and I trust his judgement." And just as Cal had to unlearn everything he thought he knew about raising kids, so too did he have to forgo many of his beliefs about how to live his own life. Listen in as Cal dares us to question our belief system, to figure out whether our beliefs are really ours or someone else's, or to simply discover whether or not we've been BSing ourselves all our lives. He invites us on a journey back into our body, where we're able to put our trust in our hearts over our minds. Finally, he challenges us to continue loving our wounded selves even as we unlearn our old paradigms and step into a new phase of knowing. Follow Cal @cal.callahan Follow Chase @chase_chewning Key Highlights Cal reflects on how he was forced to reevaluate his "picture-perfect" existence when he found himself fearing for his life during the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Most people never experience a radical come-to-Jesus moment as Cal did in 2017. How can the average person find their own unique path to healing and making big changes in their life? How can you continue to love the past version of yourself and glean valuable lessons from that "previous" life as you step into a new phase of knowing. Episode resources: Save 10% on any Somavedic device at https://somavedic.com Learn more about Cal and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/512

Jeffrey Shaw is a small business consultant, sought-after speaker, and author of Lingo and The Self-Employed Life. From selling eggs door-to-door at fourteen to gaining a reputation as one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States, Jeffrey has lived a varied and colorful life with only one thing in common: He's never, ever worked for a boss other than himself! Listen in as Jeffrey explains why discovering "the intersection of meaning and marketability" is key to finding success as a self-employed professional. He breaks down the three-element "self-employed ecosystem" that he writes about in The Self-employed Life; namely, personal development, business strategies, and daily habits that create consistent mindsets. As every crisis deepens our humanity, Jeffrey believes there is a call for businesses to be more compassionate, empathetic, and inclusive, now more than ever. He shares how he sees companies redesigning the workforce to accommodate the value-shifts of the last year-and-a-half. Follow Jeffrey @jeffreyshaw Follow Chase @chase_chewning Key Highlights What is the very first thing you need to know once you've decided to step into the self-employed life? Since the beginning of the pandemic, which aspects of one's personal development have become more crucial than ever to focus on? What does the future of the workplace look like, not just physically, but from a cultural level as well? There's never been a better time in history to be a creative. Jeffrey shares how the self-employed creative can thrive in today's market. Jeffrey talks about the concept of "hug marketing" and what makes it so much more powerful than simply moving prospects through a sales funnel. Episode resources: Save 15% on any CBD product from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com Learn more about Jeffrey and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/511

In 2012, Ken Cook, President of Environmental Working Group (EMG) presented a 22-minute talk called "10 Americans". In it, he shares EMG's research on ten individuals across the country to determine how dependent a person's toxic load was on where they lived. What they found was that these ten Americans had over 200 cancer-causing chemicals in them that could potentially lead to infertility, thyroid problems, and autoimmune conditions. Other than the toxins themselves, there was only one commonality shared by every individual in this study: All ten of these Americans were still in the womb. A decade later, we're being barraged by more harmful chemicals in our everyday lives than ever before. What can we do to start lowering our "toxic bucket" today? Dr. Mindy Pelz, DC is a holistic health and fasting expert. Her tips on fasting and alternative health can be found on her YouTube channel as well as the podcast she founded and hosts, The Resetter Podcast. Dr. Pelz is the author of three bestselling books The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen. Dr. Pelz is also the founder of Family Life Wellness (formerly Family Life Chiropractic), a biohacking center in the Bay Area focused on speeding up the healing process and maximizing performance. Listen in as Dr. Pelz shares how to lower your toxic bucket in the modern world, how fasting can nip chronic disease in the bud, why experiencing symptoms such as fever or mucus buildup is actually your body's innate healing mechanism in action, and why addressing immunocompromisation is far more important to ending the pandemic than vaccines and lockdowns. Follow Dr. Pelz @dr.mindypelz Follow Chase @chase_chewning Key Highlights Toxins are seeping into our environment and into our bodies, contributing to rising infertility. What exactly are the reasons for this alarming rise in infertility? What is our "toxic bucket" and how do we keep it low as we live our day-to-day lives? Dr. Pelz explains how fasting can overcome the toxins that barrage us daily and contribute to weight loss, mental energy, clarity, and sleep. Dr. Pelz speaks on the body's innate ability to heal itself. What are the three primary factors that lead to immunocompromisation and how can addressing these factors bring the pandemic to an end? Episode resources: Save 15% on Sugarbreak with code CHASE at https://www.sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more about Dr. Pelz and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/510

What makes collagen such a unique protein and why should you care? For starters, collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, making up about a third of your body's protein composition. It's known as the "glue" that holds everything together, and once you hit 25, your body's ability to create collagen begins to weaken; hence the "aches and pains" of old age. But it doesn't have to be this way. Today's guest, Charlie Bailes, says that he is in better shape at 34 than he was at 24, mainly thanks to incorporating more collagen into his diet. But what really opened his eyes to the power of collagen was its healing effect on his daughter Vivian, who at 1-and-a-half years old, routinely became sick. After introducing collagen into her diet (alongside other healthy lifestyle choices such as cutting out gluten, vegetable oils, and sugar), Vivian, who was told by multiple pulmonologists that she would be on an inhaler for the rest of her life, now only uses her inhaler about two times a year. Collagen had changed the lives of Charlie and his family, and he wanted to pay it forward. In 2018, Charlie started CB Supplements, founded on the three pillars of premium product, education, and customer appreciation. Follow Charlie @cebailes and @cbsupplements Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at https://strongcoffeecompany.com Save $5 on CB Collagen at https://cbsupplements.com Collagen study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocd.13435 For complete show notes visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/509

"It all begins with creating a foundation of healthy habits which can lead to long-term wellness." Eric Champ is a Marine Corps veteran who currently owns and operates Champ City Holistic Fitness and a 14-by-7 mobile gym. He is living his passion, but it didn't come overnight. In fact, there was a point in his life when Eric didn't even know if he would live to see the day he turned 40 years old. While in the Marine Corps, holistic health and wellness was the last thing on Eric's list of priorities. He partied almost every night, loved his drink, and eventually ballooned up to over 250 pounds. He knew deep inside that something was horribly wrong with his lifestyle, but he never could never admit it just because he was too afraid to face himself. But the day inevitably came when Eric had to come to terms with what was happening, when he had to engage in "that showdown with myself". He made a fateful decision, while gazing at his deteriorating body in front of the mirror, that he would turn his life around. That decision, coupled with his wife Katie's determination to keep him accountable, drove Eric to keep his eyes firmly rooted on his new path. The next morning, Eric grabbed his shorts, headed to the YMCA down the road, and walked a mile on the treadmill. And so began a journey that would later inspire him to launch a fitness platform that would quickly grow into a thriving worldwide business. Follow Eric @champcityatx Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode Resources Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://legionathletics.com Get complete show notes and learn more about Eric at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/508

The cost of pet healthcare has been rising in recent years and there seems to be no end in sight. What's more, the best technology and the best care have mostly been available only to those who can afford them. Marc Atiyeh is the Founder and CEO of Pawp, "the digital clinic for pets" that gives dog and cat owners unlimited 24/7 access to licensed vets and a $3,000-a-year pet emergency fund. Pawp's mission is to make pet healthcare much more affordable and accessible to the vast majority of Americans. By extension, the company's mission translates into the financial wellbeing of the human beings who serve as pet parents. "Let Pawp be the first line of defense," says Marc. "Let's put in the hands of most Americans some of the best and most advanced pet care experts in the country." Listen in as Marc describes the spark that led to the founding of Pawp and how he hopes the business can serve as a model that will lead to much-needed structural changes in the pet healthcare industry. He also talks all things pet health and how your dog or cat's wellbeing has a direct influence on your own wellbeing. Follow Pawp @pawp Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the Cured Nutrition CBD dog treats with checkout code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com Learn more about Pawp, read the animal-assisted intervention mental health therapy study, and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/507

The fitness world was dramatically shaken up during the past year-and-a-half—and with it our own goals. With gyms and other fitness establishments finally opening up, how do we get back on track and move forward in an industry that has transformed in so many ways? Krysta is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who is the founder of The Fitness FYX brand and the FYX Studio platform. She is the host of THE FYX podcast, a show which covers "all things fitness, nutrition, love, loss, personal and professional relationships, entrepreneurship, being a damn millennial, and embracing that stereotype." Listen in as Krysta gives us her thoughts on getting unstuck and taking proactive steps toward your health and fitness goals in the new normal. She explains the double-edged sword that is the ease of becoming certified as a coach nowadays. She says that this means personal accountability has become one of the biggest keys to breaking through the noise as a trainer—especially boutique ones like herself. Krysta says that trainers now have the responsibility to perform a self-audit to ensure continuous improvement in their specialties. For both trainers and trainees, she reminds us that more training doesn't necessarily equal better training and to not become distracted by the increasing complexity and the bells and whistles of the modern fitness industry. Follow Krysta @thekrystahuber Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the delicious and protein packed 100% beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks Learn more about Krysta and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/506

One of the great attributes of masculine energy is that it pushes us forward—it drives us to advance in a positive direction. But without self-esteem backing up that masculine energy, we may still be able to move forward, but in a negative direction. In today's episode, Angelo Sisco of Alpha Hippie talks all things manhood and the oftentimes elusive road to unlocking the professional man within you. So many of us are obsessed with blazing a trail that, when we look back, we realize we've forgotten our heart. On the other hand, there are those of us who live in our hearts and their thoughts without ever taking action. Listen in as Angelo explains why the first step to embracing your masculinity is actually in nurturing your feminine energy (or what he calls "grace"). He tells us that the lack of understanding and, by extension, the inadequate integration of one's masculine and feminine energies is the cause for many of the issues we face in the world today. Follow Angelo @angelo_cisco Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the premium CBD products from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.curednutrition.com Save 20% on The Good multi-function serum by Caldera Lab with code EVERFORWARD at https://calderalab.com/everforward Learn more about Angelo and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/505

"You can transition from just being aware of your chaotic and toxic thoughts to being empowered to catch these thoughts in their early stages, manage them. From there, you can improve your overall peace and wellbeing." Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist who for almost 40 years has been doing research into the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. Dr. Leaf is the host of the podcast Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and the author of the book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking. We talk in-depth about the book in today's conversation. Her overall message? You are not your brain. Your mind, in fact, controls your neurophysiology. When you understand your mind, you can begin to drive change in your brain and in your body. It's all under your control. She says that, contrary to popular belief, emotional and even physiological symptoms that result from stress are not the result of an irreversibly "broken" brain. Rather, it's a question of your paradigms or the narrative lens that you see the world through. "Because our brain is neuroplastic and we make a million new cells every second, we have a lot of power to influence and change" the stories we tell ourselves. Listen in and learn how you can become empowered to manage your "messy mind" so that you can then give the podium to the "wise mind". Follow Caroline @drcarolineleaf Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Pure and Gold by Organifi with code EVERFORWARD at http://organifi.com/everforward Get Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3BENRrc Join the Ever Forward Book Club at http://bit.ly/efbookclub Get your free 30-day audio book trial with Audible at http://audibletrial.com/everforward Learn more about Dr. Leaf and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/504

Being grateful for the cards you were dealt from birth—whether you label them as "good" or "bad"—is the key to thriving in life despite the challenges (whether physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, etc.) unique to you. That gratitude allows you to contribute some good to the world because you're pouring from an overflowing reservoir. But if your perspective is that of lack and resentfulness, your reservoir is depleted; and then your chances of contributing any good to the world are nil. Today's guest, Courtney Turner, believes that everyone has the ability to shape their destiny, and it starts with discovering that potential in you. "A lot of the time," says Courtenay, "when people are filled with despair or depression or anxiety, it's a lack of hope. And lack of hope stems from feeling like you have no control over your future. But the truth is, we don't know what the future holds." By remembering the things that we have overcome or succeeded at in the past, we can pinpoint our strengths, be grateful for them, and then use those gifts to chart a brighter path going forward. Courtenay Turner is the Founder of WIM: What is Movement!, the Co-Founder of Truthmatters.biz, and the host of The Courtenay Turner Podcast. Follow Courtenay @kineticcourtz Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=idvqn2vvx5y Learn more about Courtenay at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/503

With a childhood defined by an almost endless barrage of abuse from the people closest to him, and an early adulthood filled with all manner of destructive coping mechanisms in response to those tragic early years, Khalil Rafati had a long road ahead of him to rewire his mind and direct his energy toward the good. From a life of family trauma, homelessness, substance abuse, and at one point being a convicted felon, Khalil has completely transformed his life. Today, Khalil is still addicted—only he has switched out the drugs and alcohol for superfoods and juices. His passion for health led him to found SunLife Organics, a rapidly growing chain of health food cafés with locations in California, Texas, and Arizona. He shares his unique approach to service, which includes allowing his staff to offer items on the house if the customer has recently fallen on hard times. "A lot of people come into SunLife not just for the human connection," says Khalil. "A lot of people come into SunLife as a lighthouse in the storm." Beyond the smoothies, Khalil believes that SunLife's customers come in to be loved, and his ultimate job is to shower them with the love, healing, and inspiration they crave. Follow Khalil @khalilrafati Follow SunLife Organics @sunlifeorganics Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD on Organifi at http://organifi.com/everforward Get his book I Forgot to Die https://amzn.to/2UzcXHq Get his book Remembering to Live https://amzn.to/3znOjbG Learn more about Khalil and SunLife Organics at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/502

"Let's put less emphasis on losing 10, 20, 30 pounds and more on what hot, healthy, and confident mean to you." This is the motto that Lauren Hubert decided to embody as 2021 rolled out. But getting to the point where she could proclaim and live out this mindset for herself was a journey plagued with doubt and insecurity. After gaining nearly 20 pounds as a freshman at Florida State University, Lauren was determined to shed the weight and regain her self-confidence. Unfortunately, she ended up going down a destructive path defined by hours of running, an extreme calorie deficit, and closing herself off from all social events for fear of getting tempted to eat the "wrong" foods. It took a couple of years studying to become a registered dietician before Lauren realized just how toxic her mindset toward health and wellness was up till then. In 2019, with a renewed purpose, Lauren established The Sorority Nutritionist. Listen in as Lauren touches on the value of patience and setting expectations as we create our fitness goals; how to manage failure, avoid burnout, and maintain our positivity as we strive for these goals; not letting yourself be defined by your failures and weaknesses; and how to overcome the two biggest struggles with health and wellness that most people go through today. Follow Lauren @sorority.nutritionist Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.paleovalley.com/everforward Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/501

Statistics show that the majority of Americans are now obese, in spite of the fact the fitness industry is bigger today than at any other point in time. Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump Media dives deep into this alarming disconnect and goes through the laundry list of issues that emerge as a result of poor health both on an individual level and on a society level. In 2021, Sal published the book The Resistance Training Revolution, which details his observations and lessons learned after over 20 years in the fitness world. Frustrated at how the industry has failed to adequately address an obesity crisis that only continues to get worse, Sal wrote the book to tackle some of the common myths and misconceptions around health and fitness. In particular, he hopes to change the mainstream paradigm regarding resistance training, which he believes is "the best form of exercise to burn fat, boost metabolism, and achieve health benefits you cannot obtain from other forms of exercise." "I made the book to specifically focus on trying to get people to adopt a form of exercise that has now been proven through study, but also one that I've seen through experience to be the most effective form of exercise for all of the health problems that we tend to run into in modern society—everything from obesity to diabetes to dementia to Alzheimer's to loss of mobility to hormone issues. I'm trying to change the stigma that surrounds this form of exercise." Sal goes on to explain why cardio and tracking calories burned during exercise are two of the worst things to focus on when trying to lose weight. He then gives his thoughts on the dangers of the "self love" trend and why you should never conflate "self image" with "body image". Follow Sal @mindpumpsal Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on your first purchase from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.buylegion.com For complete show notes and to learn more about Sal visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/500

Chase and May are joined today by Kara and Caleb Campbell. Kara is a celebrity event planner and human connection facilitator, and Caleb is a West Point graduate, former US Army officer, former NFL player, and former US Olympic bobsled athlete. Today, Chase, May, Kara, and Caleb talk all things relationships and the importance and necessity of continuous growth and maintaining a space for you to thrive in. They speak on how this all allows for the introduction of deep, meaningful relationships into your life as well as the strengthening of the relationships you already have. They also dive deep into emotional honesty as being fundamental to progression (or regression, if you lack it). Emotional honesty, they say, serves as a guide that allows you to filter the friendships and other relationships that serve you from those that don't. That honesty also helps you accept the ease of falling in love and finding your person. Finally, they reflect on why your perspective of events, particularly challenging ones, is the key factor to your getting through them while taking away valuable lessons for growth. From the divine ambush, discover how you can turn the holy frustration which follows into radical acceptance and, at last, go from there into sacred flow. Follow Kara @bykaraelise Follow Caleb @caleb_campbell Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on organic instant coffee from Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=idvqn2vvx5y Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks For complete show notes visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/499

Wendy McCallum is a burnout and balance coach, author, and speaker. In this conversation, she recounts her own struggles dealing with a high-stress lifestyle in the past, as well as the common signs and symptoms of burnout. She offers practical tools that anyone can use to both recover from burnout and prevent it from happening again in the future. She talks about unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol, food, and social media and how we can learn to rely less on these crutches and become more present. Wendy also gives her thoughts on the unique challenges that many of us experienced in 2020 and continue to face in 2021. One of her observations at the tail-end of the pandemic has been the emergence of a "third shift" in the lives of working professionals. If our "first shift" represents our actual career and our "second shift" refers to the people under our care—whether our children or aging parents—our new "third shift" is helping to orchestrate or manage schooling from home. This, of course, is on top of the overall anxiety all of us have felt in the past year-and-a-half. The pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have led to a significantly higher stress load on the average human being. Burnout is one of the symptoms of this stress. Whether one came into 2020 physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy, or already overworked, almost everybody has had to deal with exhaustion. (On the other hand, a very small minority—mainly business owners and employers—have found opportunities to become flexible and even more productive in their work.) Wendy reflects on her own experience with burnout and how she learned to create a life that she no longer needed to escape from. Follow Wendy @wendymccallumcoach Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on instant organic coffee from Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=idvqn2vvx5y Save 15% on the cinnamon and honey CBD sticks from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://bit.ly/3pJAMWr For complete show notes and to learn more about Wendy visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/498

Hailing from the small town of North Pole, Alaska, young Heidi Somers never saw herself as the face of a fitness brand with over 1.7 million followers on Instagram and 765,000 subscribers on YouTube. At the age of 20, the self-proclaimed introvert was working four jobs and left for San Antonio the following year to pursue medical school. It was in university when she began sharing her passion for health and fitness on social media, just for fun. Before she knew it, she'd grown a sizable audience and had company after company at her doorstep. Eventually, Heidi made the big decision to quit school and go all-in on her new business, Buffbunny Collection, which designs and creates luxurious fitness apparel made for every body. The brand showcases and celebrates women of all different body shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Listen in as Heidi shares her story from shy, small-town girl to entrepreneur and influencer. She also describes her unique relationship with Christian Guzman, who happens to run a well-known fitness brand of his own. Finally, Heidi explains how she stays creative and continues to gain inspiration in an increasingly saturated market. Follow Heidi @buffbunny Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Paleovalley's 100% grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks Get your free variety sample pack of LMNT Recharge electrolyte drink mix at http://drinklmnt.com/everforward Watch the complete video and learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/497

"Why is it so easy to take our health for granted? What is going to become the trigger that makes us say, 'I need to check in with myself?'" Riley Rees is the Founder and CEO at Sofia Health, an airline pilot, and a veteran who has served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Listen in as Riley does a deep dive into prevention and holistic health, drawing from her expertise in healthcare alongside lessons learned after almost two decades of service in the military around one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. She talks about the value of self-awareness as the first step toward taking control of your health and explains why integrative medicine—an approach to healing that takes the whole person into account—is finally gaining steam and greater acceptance in the mainstream healthcare industry. Finally, Riley shares what led to the founding of Sofia Health and how it offers a "business in a box" to healthcare providers around the world. Follow Riley and Sofia Health @sofiahealthandwellness Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on the all-natural men's skin care line from Caldera + Lab with code EVERFORWARD at https://caldera-lab.pxf.io/gbOd7X To learn more about Riley and Sofia Health visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/496

At the start of 2020, health and fitness professionals everywhere stumbled into opportunity amid crisis when they realized that, through virtual classes or coaching, they could make the same level of income—if not more—while enjoying location independence and time freedom all at the same time. The question then became: How can I turn what I now have into a sustainable, and even scalable, business? Listen in as Jill Coleman of JillFit shares how health and fitness professionals can build and run an efficient and successful health and fitness brand online. She offers advice on defining your brand as an online coach, best practices for content creation and running paid ads, knowing when it's time to pivot, why you might need to look for a mentor or support group, and how to move past burnout. Follow Jill @jillfit Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company instant organic coffees with code CHASE at https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=idvqn2vvx5y Save 20% on Organifi's Gold with code EVERFORWARD at http://organifi.com/everforward For expanded show notes and to watch the video with Jill visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/495

"If we have a platform that allows us to account for the physiological and psychological variables that impact our performance, then we can effectively choose our level of performance at any given moment." Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, a platform that delivers personalized insights on your fitness, sleep, and recovery to you in real-time, effectively facilitating the connection between you and your body. According to Kristen, WHOOP allows us to apply our behaviors, because once we can understand, in a quantifiable way, why our body is performing the way it currently is, we then gain the confidence to be intentional in everything we do—from the sports we play to the daily routines we live out day-to-day. Ultimately, we're all just trying to be as engaged, present, and available as we can be, no matter the task at hand. To be able to track performance changes through data in real-time is a powerful way to pinpoint weaknesses, fill gaps, and adapt to environmental stressors. Listen in as Kristen does a deep dive into how personalized insights by WHOOP can help anybody, athlete or otherwise, to live their lives with more energy and joy. She also shares why it's not just the physiological parameters that influence our adaptive capacity; that the research indicates that the psychological component impacts us more profoundly than anything we can do physiologically. Follow Kristen @kristen_holmes2126 Follow WHOOP @whoop Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your WHOOP 3.0 activity tracker band for free at https://join.whoop.com/everforward Save 20% on your entire first purchase from Legion Athletics, #1 all-natural supplements brand in the world, with code EVERFORWARD at https://bit.ly/2LmdpUr The Superpower of the 21st Century: Controlling and Directing Thought. by Kristen Holmes For expanded show notes and more info on WHOOP visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/494

As with any journey of self-improvement, weight loss starts and ends with mindset. "Stop thinking of food as 'good' or 'bad'," says today's guest, Carter Good. "There's just food and the context in which it is eaten." The struggle to form healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits comes down to the stories that you tell yourself around every decision you make, big or small. Carter himself attributes his past obesity to "using food as an emotional suppressant." Carter goes on to say, "It's really about reframing things and getting people to a place where they don't feel like they have to make better choices and they have to exercise, but that they get to do these things." Carter Good is a weight loss coach and the founder of the Leaner for Life community. He shares the story of how he lost 100 pounds in eight months, and why the hardest part of his journey came only after he lost all that weight. Follow Carter @cartergood Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get the best night's sleep of your life with Chili Sleep and save up 15-20% on either the Chili Pad or Ooler at https://www.chilisleep.com/ChaseChewning Leaner for Life: A FREE 5-Part Video Series to Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/493

More often than not, out of our most challenging moments emerge our greatest opportunities. It took only 24 hours to turn young Logan Sneed's entire world upside down. A college athlete and aspiring entrepreneur, a stage-4 brain cancer diagnosis was the last thing Logan ever expected at that point in his life. But that's exactly what happened following a near-accident on the road when Logan blacked out while FaceTiming his girlfriend. Together with his strong-willed parents, Logan was able to connect with one of the most sought-after neurosurgeons in the world, who thankfully managed to extract the egg-sized tumor. But just when Logan thought he was in the clear, he was given ten years to live with no word of hope whatsoever. Even after receiving his "death sentence", Logan soldiered on, determined to find a solution. He found it when a long-time mentor encouraged him to take up the ketogenic diet, which at the time was still widely unheard of. Logan went all-in and not only found a new lease on life, but also decided to share his experiences with the world on social media. In spite of a barrage of haters who doubted his story and the legitimacy of his so-called "keto diet", there were enough people who were inspired by his journey for Logan to realize that he could monetize his growing brand. Even this wasn't the end of Logan's trials. Listen in as he describes the lowest point in his journey so far—even beyond the diagnosis—as well as his betrayal at the hands of a man he once called "mentor". But Logan also shares why, when all is said and done, cancer was the greatest thing that ever happened to him, having led him down the path to discovering his purpose and impacting thousands of lives (and rapidly counting) for the better. Follow Logan @logansneed_ Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your free variety sample pack of LMNT Recharge at http://drinklmnt.com/everforward Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley at https://paleovalley.com Watch the video and learn more about Logan at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/492