Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Total. Life. OPTIMIZATION. Hey Ever Forward Radio family, Chase here! My life's mission is to help you improve your life through personal development, sleep, habits, training, and more... All the ways in which I believe it takes to LIFE A LIFE EVER FORWARD. Along my journey I have picked up many insights, habits, and practices to make my life optimal. So in today's podcast, that's exactly what I dive into! I get REALLY deep in this one, as I cover topics such as meditation, religion, what "healthy" really means, peptides and hormones, stress overload, and so much more. Follow me on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow Cody @codymcbroom Episode resources: Save 20% on Testosterone Support Complex with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 20% on the Build Muscle Stack with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com Watch this video on the Tailored Life Podcast

Stefan Falk shares his secrets to loving your work and succeeding like never before. He teaches you how to gain intrinsic motivation, overcome procrastination, and improve concentration so you can learn skills faster, sustain high levels of work satisfaction, and work towards any dream or goal you have. We've all experienced lack of motivation or dissatisfaction with work at some point in our life. It's common for people to feel like their work is boring, uninteresting, difficult, or uncomfortable, yet we continue to stay in those jobs. This begs the question: Do we need to love our work in order to have a good, successful life? If you're struggling to find motivation from within or find enjoyment in your work, this episode is for you. "Figuring out how to tap into that energy in a smart way, to unlock our intrinsic motivation, I think that is actually the key challenge that humans should take on," he says. Stefan Falk is an internationally-recognized performance coach who helps people achieve things they don't think they're capable of. He's also the author of "Intrinsic Motivation: How to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before". Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights It's how you think about what you're supposed to do that decides whether you will love it or not. Thus, it's all about mindset and taking baby steps towards building and tapping back into intrinsic motivation. If you learn how to unlock intrinsic motivation, you will gain the ability to learn and master new skills much faster, work effectively towards any type of goal or dream, and sustain great satisfaction in whatever you choose to do or need to do. Stefan shares how to concentrate more effectively with minimal energy expenditure. It's important to recognize the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how you can balance the two. Listen in to learn more! Stefan details the fascinating role of fantasy/daydreaming in building intrinsic motivation and the role of intention in sustaining motivation. Hint: The brain gets really good at what it focuses on. "If you don't erase negativity from your life, how on Earth are you ever going to have inner peace? It's impossible," Stefan says. Episode resources: Save 20% on any skin care item with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com Save 10% on Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://hvmn.me/CHASE Join the EF Book Club https://bit.ly/efbookclub Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/D4hrjxl1TUY Learn more about Stefan's work and get his book https://learntoloveyourwork.com

Benjamin and Azrya Bequer shed light on how emotional intelligence, mirroring, and spiritual integration can help you elevate your relationships and co-create a healthier, more beautiful world. They offer sage advice on communicating to your partner during difficult times and their favorite tool for finding growth in the paradoxes of life. If you're ready to surrender to growth and self-love, this episode will help you do that. Benjamin "Bee" Bequer and Azrya Bequer are the co-founding stewards of BEQOMING, a platform dedicated to providing the future stewards of society with the emotional intelligence tools to elevate humanity and co-create a more beautiful world. Bee and Azrya are also the co-authors of "BEQOMING: Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted". Follow Bee and Azrya Bequer @beqoming Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Our education system, and our society as a whole, lacks an emphasis on emotional intelligence. This boils down to an inability to be in relationship with ourselves. Bee and Azrya shed light on their use of plant medicine early into their relationship during a time of doubt, fear, and insecurity. They describe the powerful concept of mirroring in relationships - how mirroring shows us our true selves and what we need to work on within ourselves. If we are in an awakening, what are we awakening to? Are we headed in the right direction? Tune in to hear their thoughts! What does it take to truly "surrender"? Can plant medicine help me surrender? "I don't know if you can truly surrender if you don't have an established relationship with something greater than yourself," Azrya says. "What's important is that you can feel the relationship with it. It's not just a concept… it's actually a felt experience." Every version of ourselves, those that we love and those that we've hated, is still inside of us today. Loving all those versions and embracing the contrast within yourself and your partner is a practice of self-love and integration. How can I communicate to my partner that their pain/struggle is not serving me or our relationship? Listen in to hear Bee and Azrya's candid advice! Episode resources: Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 20% on Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/Bl9dCR7G5qU Get their book BEQOMING or the audiobook with your free Audible trial at http://audibletrial.com/everforward Join their 3-day challenge https://www.beqoming.me/3-day-challenge

Dr. Sean Pastuch, DC talks about how to maximize the opportunities in your life so you can live ever forward. He breaks down his best practices for managing pain, how to get the best outcomes with your health and fitness providers, and why we need more help in life than we think. As humans, we experience so many different types of pain. Physical pain, mental pain, emotional pain, financial pain… and the level of uncertainty that comes with those pains can be overwhelming. In today's episode, Sean is here to help you navigate the pains you experience in life and turn them into opportunities for growth and gratitude. Sean Pastuch is a doctor of chiropractic, coach to athletes, coach educator, and the Founder and CEO of Active Life, a company that provides education, exercise, and mentorship to individuals, coaches, and gym owners. Together, their mission is to give you empowered thought, physical freedom, and emotional well-being because you deserve a life, well lived. Follow Sean Pastuch @drseanpastuch Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Sean shares his definition of pain, noting the four aspects of pain that affect our responses and relationship to pain. He explains how to reduce your anxiety and uncertainty around pain, so you can make conscious decisions for how to approach pain management and/or treatment. When working with fitness trainers, doctors, bodyworkers, etc., it can be easy to not share certain information or ask the best questions. This can hinder your adherence, quality of care, and outcomes. Listen in to learn how to best explain your experience and goals to your providers and ask the right questions so you can get the best outcomes and enjoy the process. Navigating the financial aspect of pain management: Should we rethink financial pain in order to alleviate another type of pain? Tune in to hear Sean's candid answer along with what he learned from hiring a mentor for $1,000/month while he was broke. We can't manage pain, reach our health goals, or feel grateful for our progress all on our own. "The belief that we don't need help robs us of our ability to be grateful," Sean says. Sean speaks on why the biggest need in mental and physical health is awareness. He describes his own biggest pain point in life and how he's navigating it. Episode resources: Get your free consult from Blokes modern men's health at https://Blokes.co/chase Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD on any functional mushroom, adaptogen & CBD product at https://www.CuredNutrition.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/u-JsEwDk9_I

Dr. Latt Mansor, PhD shares his expertise on optimizing metabolic health, preventing disease, and tapping into the benefits of exogenous ketones. He breaks down the difference between scientific data and real life application and how to use both to figure out what diet and lifestyle is best for your body. By the end of this episode, you'll have a PhD in Your Own Body. You'll learn how to extract both the truth from studies and the truth from your own body so you can properly apply that knowledge to your life and health. For many of us, that's our biggest goal, so let's go achieve it! Latt is a Scientist and Research Lead at Health Via Modern Nutrition (HVMN), a health and nutrition company on a mission to redefine the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity. HVMN is known for their science-backed ketone ester drink called Ketone-IQ™ as well as nootropic supplements and other products than support a ketogenic diet. Follow Latt Mansor @lattmansor Follow HVMN @hvmn Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Episode resources: Save 10% on Ketone-IQ from HVMN with code CHASE Save 15% on organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/UQztlqng_f0 EFR #605: The Truth Behind Ketosis, Metabolic Biohacking, and Performance Optimization with Michael Brandt EFR #682: The Brain Energy Theory - The Root Cause of Mental Illness, the Connection Between Physical and Mental Health, and How We Can Actually Get Better with Dr. Chris Palmer EFR 624: Boost Brain Performance, Get More REM Sleep, Increase Longevity, Decrease Inflammation, and Key Supplementation for Brain Health with Louisa Nicola

Neurophysiologist and brain coach, Louisa Nicola, is back to talk about how to optimize brain health and performance with exercise. Louisa sheds light on why exercise is so important for brain function, the best form of exercise for the brain, and how to take control over your brain health to prevent stroke, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. If there's one episode that will persuade the most sedentary person to finally prioritize exercise in their life, it's this one. Louisa shares some incredible facts about the brain, disease, and exercise that will make you less scared of disease and more empowered to take care of your body. Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, brain coach to elite athletes, and Founder of Neuro Athletics, a full-service neuroscience diagnostic testing company. Follow Louisa Nicola @louisanicola_ Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights To optimize your performance at work and consistently operate at your best, you need to think of yourself as an athlete. An athlete bases their life on the tactics of their sport (their job), the technical side, the sports psychology side, nutrition, and strength. "If you base your life on those pillars, the ROI is exponential," Louisa says. What does neuroscience currently say about the benefits of exercise on brain health? Louisa explains the difference between exercise and physical activity, noting why resistance training is better for the brain than aerobics. She details a study that shows a reversal in mild cognitive impairment (pre-dementia) from just six months of exercise alone. You are in control of your brain health. Lifestyle interventions give you the control over developing/preventing stroke, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Start to assess yourself. The #1 thing that is controllable, yet can collapse the capillaries in your brain, is consistent high blood pressure (hypertension), which can decrease brain function. Do you check your blood pressure regularly? Louisa shares why she's so intrigued by vascular health right now and the crucial role your veins play in brain health. Episode resources: Get your FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 10% on Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://www.HVMN.com Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Paleovalley.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/wRvHVLzykew Louisa has also been in episode 436 and episode 624

Toni Okamoto of Plant-Based on a Budget joins us to share her top tips and advice on how to eat more plant-based meals on a budget, regardless of what diet or lifestyle you identify with. She also details how she trained for a marathon as a vegan and the surprising benefits she discovered after going plant-based. Toni's newest book, "Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy", gives you creative ways to cut down on time in the kitchen without relying on premade, processed foods or expensive equipment. Toni is a go-to resource for people of all diets, from seasoned vegans to omnivores that just want to reduce their meat consumption. Toni Okamoto is a plant-based author, blogger, podcaster, speaker, and Founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save money by eating veggies. She's also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook, The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Follow Toni Okamoto @plantbasedonabudget Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Episode resources: Save 20% on Plant+ vegan protein with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com Save 20% on Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward Visit her website Buy her new book, Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy

Sherry Fernandez shares her greatest insights on self-development, leadership, spirituality, and relationship health. She breaks down her approach to staying disciplined in personal development and highlights the role of quality, healthy relationships in self-mastery. When it comes to personal development and life mastery, it's all about understanding the self, applying the awareness and skills you learn, and building a toolbox that can help you progress toward your potential. That's what we're all striving for, right? If you resonate, listen in to this episode to learn more about what it takes to truly (and happily) master your life. Sherry Fernandez is a Personal Development Coach and author of "Life Mastery: Personal Progression Toward an Infinite Potential". For 30 years, Sherry has been an instructor and speaker to youth and adults on personal development topics such as goal setting, marriage, nutrition, fitness, and living an elite lifestyle. 10 years ago, she began developing her own coaching program called Life Mastery, later inspiring her book. Connect with her on Facebook @lifemasterybook Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights There's a price to be paid for personal development and progression in life… and that price is discipline. It doesn't have to be a journey of pain and suffering, but with discipline, it can be joyous. Sherry describes the difference between perfection and excellence, shining light on the freedom that comes from mastering discipline in your life. She shares advice on how to set your own parameters for success, along with the eight most common habits people start building when they begin a self-development journey. Spiritual self-mastery, a key part of Life Mastery, promotes higher levels of mental and emotional healing. Listen in to hear Sherry speak on why so many people feel called to reconnect with their spiritual health and how you can do the same. Chase shares how he has increased his spiritual well-being, emphasizing the power of being present and putting yourself first. Life Mastery in Relationships: Sherry talks about the role that relationships play in self-mastery and her advice on developing quality, healthy relationships. Episode resources: Save 20% on all natural CBD and functional mushroom products with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com Save 15% on organic coffees and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Visit Sherry's website Buy her book Life Mastery

Dr. Amy Shah, author of "I'm So Effing Hungry", explains the science behind cravings, the gut-brain connection, and the mind-blowing concept of psychobiotics (how your gut microbiome changes your mental state). Amy believes we're missing the connection between the brain, the immune system, and the gut microbiome. New science is showing how influential the gut really is in controlling all aspects of our health and vitality. From motivation to cravings and even your personality, your gut impacts it all. Tune in to learn more about why it's time to prioritize your gut health, for wellness' sake! Dr. Amy Shah is a double board certified doctor and author who shares useful tips for resetting your gut biome and getting your hormones back on track. Amy is the author of I'm So Effing Tired as well as her new, upcoming book, I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave, What We Crave – And What to Do About It. Follow Dr. Amy Shah @fastingmd Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Episode resources: Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD on the For Today at-home male fertility test kit at https://testlegacy.com/everforward Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Paleovalley.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get her book, I'm So Effing Hungry Visit her website Amy was first on Ever Forward Radio is episode 462: Scientific Ways to Beat Burnout, Boost Energy, Reclaim Your Life and Stop Being So Effing Tired with Dr. Amy Shah, MD EFR 678: How Loneliness Makes You Sick, How to Live a Meaningful Life, and Lessons From the World's Longest Study of Happiness with Dr. Marc Schulz The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger MD & Marc Schulz PhD

Chase recently sat down with Michael Chernow on the Kreatures Of Habit Podcast to discuss the hidden benefits of walking, one thing that radically improves sleep health, and why you must make YOURSELF your number one priority. They speak on creating a foundation for your life built on discipline and fortified by daily habits, as a way to prevent your days from becoming aimless and filled with regret. He and Michael ended up diving so deep into the importance of forming healthy physical and mental habits, that they wound up having to split their conversation into two episodes! If you enjoyed this discussion, make sure you don't miss part 2, in which the pair give their thoughts on what it means to be a modern man. Follow Michael @michaelchernow Follow me @chase_chewning Key Highlights It's easy to take for granted the holistic impact of walking. Says Chase: "One can maintain a certain body weight, body composition, sanity, mental health [...] just from moving our two feet all day." Before adding on another new supplement in your morning routine, it's important to check in with yourself first and assess how you feel. If you're feeling sharp, energetic, and ready to tackle the day, you won't need anything extra. "If you're looking for one thing you can do right now to radically improve your sleep health," says Chase, "wear an eye mask!" It's not selfish to be your number one priority. In fact, it's actually selfless to ensure you grow to be the best person you can be. Without a strong foundation, you'll start your days without aim and end them with regret. The foundation you need is discipline, which can only be built through a series of daily habits that keep both the mind and body in shape. Episode resources: Save 20% on Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward Save 20% on RISE nootropic and ZEN sleep aid with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/_1ei72Hz3iU