Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

On this episode of the podcast, we explore the fascinating world of creatine supplementation and its impact on both physical and mental performance. Discover the latest scientific evidence on creatine's potential benefits beyond just traditional strength training and muscle mass. We also delve into the therapeutic role of creatine in muscle and its potential benefits to brain health, helping with sleep deprivation & even the management of neurological disorders and depression. Key Highlights What is creatine? Who should supplement with creatine the most? Strength, muscle size & performance Negative interactions of creatine with caffeine and alcohol How much creatine should you take and other proven effective doses How creatine boosts mental performance and cognition How creatine decreases mental fatigue Creatine and anti-aging How creatine helps sleep deprivation, cortisol & melatonin Creatine's effect on the central nervous system and CNS disorders Neuroplasticity and improved brain health Episode resources: FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 20% on Recharge, Chase's preferred creatine from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD Save 20% on The Good multi-function evening serum from Caldera Lab with code CHASE20 Mayo Clinic Creatine supplementation, sleep deprivation, cortisol, melatonin and behavior - Journal of Physiology & Behavior Effects of creatine on mental fatigue - Journal of Neuroscience Research Creatine supplementation and brain health - Nutrients journal The possible beneficial effects of creatine for the management of depression - Progress in neuropharmacology and biological psychiatry

Anna Nassery reveals her approach to being a high-performing entrepreneur without losing your health and wellness along the way. She and Chase discuss all things biohacking, energy optimization, entrepreneurship, and personal and business branding. Anna Nassery is the Founder of Lumina Creative, a market-leading creative agency that's building brands of influence and helping creators get into alignment. Follow Anna Nassery @annadoingthings_ Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Anna's opinions on hustle culture and making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship Branding – What is branding, who should have a brand, and how do you "stay on brand"? How rebranding helps you expand and strengthen your business How to pivot quickly when your target audience changes What to do when you feel drained as an entrepreneur Optimization – Anna's oddest health hacks (physical, mental, and spiritual) Unpacking the pros and cons of IVs, NAD injections, peptides, organ meat supplements, and more Entrepreneurship – Why high-performing entrepreneurs are starting to slow down Detail-Oriented vs. Visionary Entrepreneurs – What type are you? Do you need to be both to be successful? Episode resources: Book your FREE hormone health & optimization telehealth call! Save 15% with code CHASE on any service with Blokes for guys and Joi for women Save 15% on the grass fed organ meat complex at Paleovalley.com/everforward Boost total and free testosterone naturally with Testosterone Support Complex from JoyMode and save 20% with code EVERFORWARD Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/6RvXxacmafo Learn more about Lumina Creative

On this solo episode of the podcast, Chase shares his personal experience as an Amy veteran and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. He also provides resources for veterans and civilians alike from trusted places like Military.com and other veterans benefits groups. You can expect to gain insight into such things as the mental health challenges that veterans may face during the transition, as well as tips for successful career transitions. "Lean into community and know that you are not alone in your transition from military to civilian life. Talking about mental health is crucial for our well-being, even in the military. We have the courage, bravery, and accountability to endure anything, and we can endure again." - Chase Chewning, SSG (R) US Army Episode resources: For expanded show notes visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/712 Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Save 20% on your entire first purchase from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD and make sure to try their new magnesium supplement! Save 20% on your entire purchase of Chase's favorite naturall wellness products like CBD, functional mushrooms & adaptogens from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD Get your FREE variety sample pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Military.com article VA.gov article

Samson Odusanya dives deep into the power of the breath, how we can breathe more efficiently (because most of us aren't), and how a deeper mind-body connection enables you to live a more empowered life. He highlights how breathwork helps you de-escalate your anxiety, regulate your nervous system, and even transform your relationship to crying. Samson Odusanya is a wellness coach, empowerment guide, and breathwork coach and mentor on a mission to guide people back to themselves and support them in remembering their own power. Follow Samson Odusanya @samsons_strength Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Being a Work in Progress: What does that mean and how do you use breathwork to progress in life? Navigating and integrating our inner world and outer world. We aren't breathing efficiently. How do we fix that so we can be more present? Why are we so afraid of what might come up during breathwork (or other modalities), even if it's important? How to de-escalate feelings of anxiety and regulate your nervous system. Most people are disassociated from their bodies. Why? The moment that helped Samson develop a new relationship with crying. Episode resources: Save 20% on all-natural CBD, functional mushroom & adaptogen wellness products with code EVERFORWARD at CuredNutrition.com Save 15% on your first order of Meal One from Kreatures of Habit with code EVERFORWARD15 Watch and subsrcibe on YouTube https://youtu.be/Ftabws7OmOs PAINKLLR Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

On this episode of the podcast, we explore the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Learn how positive thoughts can lead to positive actions and how negative thoughts can lead to negative behaviors. Discover how to unravel your unconscious beliefs and determine which ones serve you and which ones don't. Chase shares insight from his very first coach and mentor, Yedda Stancil. She delves into the science of behavior change. They explain how the brain works and how mindfulness can help individuals achieve their goals. Yedda also shares practical tips on how to tap into our inner source of wisdom. Follow Chase @chase_chewning Follow Yedda @yeddastancil Episode resources: Expanded show notes available at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/710 Save 20% on your entire first purchase of the most science-backed supplements in the world with code EVERFORWARD at LegionAthletics.com Get your FREE WHOOP 4.0 activity tracker band at http://join.whoop.com/everforward Learn more about Yedda at SitWithYedda.com

Steven Kotler breaks down powerful insights from his newest book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, which dissects the neurobiology of flow state, peak performance, and aging. Steven shares research-backed hacks for staying rad as you age, from using fear as a compass to building leg strength to feel more confident. Steven Kotler is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, the world's leader in neuroscience-based peak performance research and training. He's the author of several NYT best-selling books, including The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. Follow Steven Kotler @stevenkotler Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Flow states have 26 known triggers and "flow follows focus". What does that mean biologically? How to find the challenge/skill sweet spot. How can we get into a flow state more easily? The Biology of Aging: "Getting our biology to work for us, rather than against us" The hidden ways we are ego-driven & How to calm your ego. How our brain chemistry impacts learning, memory, flow, and performance. What shocked Steven the most about the Gnar Country experiment. Why he researched park skiing in relation to flow state. Activities that increase strength, stamina, agility, balance, and flexibility for peak performance aging. Hacks for tapping into flow state to overcome fear. What role does creativity play in growing old and staying rad? Episode resources: Save 10% on MitoPure with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.TimelineNutrition.com Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 10% on "bottled flow state" Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://www.HVMN.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/b1SgbL_sGo4 The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler Gnar Country by Steven Kotler Flow in Sports by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Susan A. Jackson Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday EFR 678: Lessons From the World's Longest Study of Happiness with Dr. Marc Schulz The Immortality Key by Brian C. Muraresku Recapture the Rapture by Jamie Wheal

"How do I keep promises I make to myself?" This is a question I get asked a lot, and it's one that all of us can benefit from knowing the answer to. The ability to make and keep promises directly impacts our level of success in everything we do—whether it's a promise to go to the gym regularly or stick to a diet, to double down on a side hustle or a relationship, or to follow through on writing a book or starting a podcast. Listen in as I talk about the common reasons we don't stick to our own promises, and why we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we fail to meet our own standards. I also share four powerful tips for making better promises and seeing them through to fruition! Follow Chase @chase_chewning Key Highlights The word "promise" can be used as either a noun or a verb. As a noun, a promise is "a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing, or that a particular thing will happen." As a verb, when you promise something, you "undertake or declare that something will happen," or "give good grounds for expecting a particular occurrence or situation." Promises can quickly become too strict a commitment that holds too much emotionally-negative weight when not kept. If you're constantly beating yourself up over broken promises, try changing your definition of "promise" from that of a noun to a verb. That means committing to the path rather than the destination. It means committing to the pursuit of the goal: the process, baby steps, and small wins required to accomplish what you set out to do. We know that we can keep getting away with broken promises when the only person we're accountable to is ourselves. Take the pressure off of yourself by sharing your commitments with people you're comfortable confiding in. This not only helps you grow your sphere of accountability beyond yourself, but it also allows you to gain precious feedback from those you trust. Lean into positive reinforcement. Reward yourself only for promises you actually keep, and dismiss the promises you fail to keep. When you assign feelings of happiness, contentment, and fulfillment to small kept promises, you're more likely to follow through with larger promises. If there's a particular promise that you're continually breaking not long after making it, consider that you don't really want it. For the sake of your mental health and the likelihood of fulfilling all other future promises you make to yourself, you might want to walk away from that one promise you keep failing to commit to. Episode resources Save 20% on any men's skincare item with code CHASE at https://www.CalderaLab.com/chase Save 20% on Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward

Dr. Florence Comite, endocrinologist and best-selling author, shares tips on quantifying health, slowing aging, stopping disease, and revitalizing sex life. Topics include the difference between lifespan and healthspan, surprising changes after 30, top biomarkers for future health prediction, stress impact on sleep and longevity, and boosting libido for a sizzling sex life.

Chase here! In this solo episode, I'm breaking down why I started testosterone replacement therapy a year ago. I share my results almost 15 months later and why I've decided to stop. If you've followed my TRT journey on social media, you've seen my dosages, you've seen how I've changed physically, and you've seen how my numbers have gone up at the gym. But there's a lot that I haven't shared yet. I haven't shared how I've administered my dosages, nor the side effects I've experienced. Listen in as I come clean about my testosterone replacement therapy journey, from why I started in the first place, to specifics regarding my labs and personal regimen, and why my journey is coming to an end. Follow me on Instagram @chase_chewning Key Highlights I was determined to enter my 37th birthday in October 2022 as the best me possible. I didn't just want to look at my best. I wanted to feel at my best. I was no slouch at 36. I was doing great physically, and I felt it. But I knew there was room for fine-tuning. I became more regimented, both inside and outside the gym, but being in my mid-30s, I began to struggle with keeping up that level of motivation. Not to mention it was tough to maintain my body composition despite my increased efforts. This was why I decided to explore TRT to provide that edge. If you're considering TRT, the very first thing you should do is check in with yourself. Do a head-to-toe scan and be as objective as you can, and even a little critical, about what you see and feel. Get clear on what you want out of your day and out of your training. Compare those ideals with your current day-to-day realities. Always keep in mind that TRT is not a quick fix—not that you should ever pursue anything because it's a quick fix anyway! I ultimately decided to stop testosterone replacement therapy for two reasons. The first was that I experienced skin issues that slightly impacted my social life. Secondly, even though TRT did not negatively impact my sexual activity, I've recently decided to prioritize my fertility health over my muscle mass. These two reasons are why, after 14 months, I've begun to titrate down and eventually go off TRT completely. Episode resources: I used Blokes for my TRT, visit https://blokes.co/chase for men and https://choosejoi.co/chase for women and use code CHASE for your free consultation and 10% off Save 15% on the delicious grass fed and grass finished beef sticks at https://www.Paleovalley.com/everfoward Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com/everforward

Cody McBroom shares his perspective on the art of physical and mental transformation, optimization, and personal development. He equips you with tangible ways to optimize your health, fitness, and body composition (with or without a coach) while focusing more on things that bring you happiness and fulfillment. Cody McBroom is a Sports Nutritionist, Online Trainer, Body-Comp Expert, and Founder & CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, a lifestyle training and nutrition coaching company that understands every individual is unique and deserves a specifically tailored approach (that's backed by science) to their fitness and nutrition. Follow Cody McBroom @codymcbroom Visit his website Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights What contributes more to happiness: personal evolution or professional evolution? The Art of Transformation: Why should we listen to our feelings when working towards health and fitness goals? When should we lean into a feeling more than a workout or meal plan and when should we push our feelings aside? Cody's approach to coaching people through maintenance. Tangible ways to optimize your health, fitness, sleep, and body composition. The important connection between hormones, sleep, and body composition. Cody's candid opinion on body positivity. Why people are focusing too much on mobility and too little on developing self-discipline. Episode resources: Save 10% on MitoPure from Timeline Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.TimelineNutrition.com/everforward Get your FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/2lws0_UT1lQ EFR 102: The Importance of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable with Cody McBroom The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman