Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Colin O'Brady talks about his life of adventure, tragedy, and perseverance. He details the 12-hour walk that changed his life, how to overcome your biggest limiting beliefs (including not having enough money), and what it means to live life with a "Possible Mindset". Colin is a 10-time world record breaking explorer and one of the world's best endurance athletes. He isn't your typical adventurer despite his unmatched athletic accomplishments including a world-first solo crossing of Antarctica, a world-first ocean row across Drake Passage (from South America to Antarctica), and summiting Mt. Everest twice. Colin is an expert on mindset, a highly sought-after keynote speaker and a New York Times bestselling author. He's also a television host, an executive producer and an entrepreneur who has built and sold companies. And, he's done it all after overcoming a devastating accident - that nearly left him unable to walk - to prove that anything is possible. If you were told you could never walk again, would you believe it or would you start training for a triathlon? By the end of this episode, you'll likely pick the latter. Follow Colin O'Brady @colinobrady Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Colin shares his "why" behind the extreme endurance challenges he's accomplished, from rowing Drake Passage to being the first human to cross Antarctica solo pulling a 375lb sled with no support. He also talks about what it was like to be told he'll never walk again after suffering a tragic accident in a remote part of Thailand. Listen in as he breaks down the meaning behind his mom's "Possible Mindset" and how he's used it to unlock a life full of unlimited possibility. Colin speaks on how he gained traction and maintained momentum after severe injury. He notes the power of overcoming limiting beliefs, the fear of failure, and a scarcity mindset. What will a 12-hour walk do to your body and mind? Tune in to find out! Episode resources: Join the 2023 Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist! Email "Mentorship" to chase@everforwardradio.com Save 15% on instant organic lattes and coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Save 20% on The Good multi-function face serum with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com/everforward Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Q4sWsmQtkNE Visit Colin's website Get the book The 12-Hour Walk Get the audio book with your free 30-day Audible trial at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward

Chase talks with Kathryn Fantauzzi about the impact of stress on our physiology and well-being, how to become aware of and manage your stressors, and the secret to becoming more resilient. Kathryn shares how to understand and apply heart rate variability (HRV) and everything else you need to know about keeping your nervous system balanced and recovered so you can accomplish everything you set your mind to. Kathryn Fantauzzi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep. Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. This week, we're exploring all things stress, resiliency, and nervous system recovery. Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights How do you define stress? "Stress is life, life is stress," she says. Kathryn believes it's all about keeping a balance of good stressors and bad stressors and making sure there's enough recovery in your life so you're able to cope and be resilient to stress. If we change our mindset around stress, can we eliminate stress from our life or even use stress as fuel for growth? Kathryn explains the role of awareness, perception, and mindset in stress management. Learn the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and how it affects the body as well as the relationship between HRV, human connection, and longevity. Apollo Neuro is a wearable device that uses low frequency sound waves to change the balance of your nervous system. Listen in to hear about the many benefits of Apollo, including managing stress responses, maximizing performance, improving the quality of your sleep, and balancing the circadian rhythm. Episode resources: Join the 2023 Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist! Email "Mentorship" to chase@everforwardradio.com Save 20% on your Wild Health membership with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.WildHealth.com Get a free Recharge electrolyte drink mix variety pack with any purchase at https://wwwDrinkLMNT.com/everforward Episode 513 - "How Psilocybin Improved My HRV by 40%" Episode 559 - "10 Ways to Improve Your HRV" Visit Kathryn's website Learn more about Apollo Neuro

How to live a more passionate, aligned life… it's something we're all wondering, but this week's guest seems to have the secret formula. Erica Lippy is a life and wellness coach, renowned fit model, podcaster, and creator of Passion Love Pursuit, and intentional movement that encourages you to be your best self, living a vibrant life more passionately and purposefully. In this discussion, Chase and Erica talk about what it takes to live a more aligned, intentional life full of passion and purpose. They speak on the power of embodying your values, separating who you are from who people perceive you to be, and prioritizing self-love while in a relationship. Erica shares her bits of wisdom on seeking discomfort, building confidence, and maximizing self-growth. Follow Erica Lippy @ericalippy Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Erica breaks down her holistic morning routine and shares how she uses superfoods like functional mushrooms and cacao, particularly in the morning, to optimize and "hack" her health. Confidence comes from mastering your body physically, mentally, and emotionally. "Very much of what you do in your life is all about being accountable and keeping your word to yourself and your standards," Erica says. How do you live an aligned life? What does it feel like to embody your values and beliefs? Listen in as Emily shares her candid answers! Erica talks about her experience being a fit model, how it affected her relationship with her body, and how it drove her to find her life's purpose. If you're uncomfortable being alone, question that. Get curious why and go deep. What are you missing? What are you attached to? What needs to change? Get quieter with yourself and that will uncover why you feel that way. Episode resources: Save 15% on any CBD or functional mushroom product with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com Get 5 free travel packs of AG1 at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward Watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/4A_nwE124dc Visit her website Listen to Passion Love Pursuit Podcast

Saad Alam is the CEO of Hone, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping men take charge of their lives and be the best they can be, especially as they get older. Hone believes that your body can be optimized to reach your peak performance for whatever it is that matters in your life. Whether it's running an Iron Man at 45 or running in the backyard with your kids after a day in the office. In this discussion, Chase and Saad talk about new and unique approaches to men's health, the misconceptions around Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), and the real impact of chemicals and microplastics on hormone levels and fertility. Saad gives insight into what it feels like to have low testosterone levels and a few habits and actions you can take to maintain your hormone levels as you age. Follow Saad Alam @msaadalam Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights How are we, as men, supposed to show up in the world? What harmful narratives about manhood have we held on to that are no longer serving us? Saad sheds light on the biggest needs for men's health right now in 2022 compared to when we were growing up and becoming men. Chase shares his experience before and after Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) as a man in his mid-30s. Saad describes what it was like to be diagnosed with hypogonadism (low testosterone levels) and why it's beneficial to split up your testosterone doses. How do you feel better and maintain your masculinity as you get older? Is testosterone the primary hormone men should be paying attention to? Tune in to find out! Saad answers: What does it feel like to have low testosterone levels? What happens to men's bodies as they age? He then highlights the things men can do to maintain their hormone levels and slow the aging process. Don't wait until you hit rock bottom to take action. If you're not feeling yourself, reach out to your doctor and consider using Hone to test your hormone levels or learn more about optimizing men's health! Episode resources: Save 20% on the Build Muscle Stack with code EVERFORWARD from https://www.LegionAthletics.com Get a free trial of the best non-fiction book summaries at https://www.Shortform.com/chase Learn more about Hone

Marc Champagne is dedicated to helping people level up their mental fitness and the host of the top 50 ranked podcast Behind The Human and co-founder of the journaling app (KYO) which reached 86.9 million people without any paid advertising. He is the author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers. As a "mental fitness strategist", Marc has consulted with and spoken for many Fortune 500 companies on streamlining their systems and processes for increased employee happiness and organizational efficiency. Marc defines "mental fitness" as an umbrella term for anything you can do to train your mind—whether to boost your mental health, mental resilience, mental performance, etc. Listen in as Marc shares how anyone can build mental fortitude by asking themselves the right questions at every stage of life. Continuous growth, according to Marc, lies in pondering over these two basic questions to start with: "Who am I now?" and "Who am I optimizing to become?" Follow Marc @behindthehuman Follow Chase @chase_chewning Key Highlights How do you know if you're asking yourself the right questions? Marc gives us some of his go-to prompts which he writes about in Personal Socrates. After closing down his first business, Marc once again had to ask himself the question, "What will give me purpose?" He explains how asking it felt the second time around after achieving massive success once. Marc talks about how anyone can start a mental fitness practice today for just a few minutes a day. Marc shares the daily habits he follows which maximize his creativity. One of the biggest impediments to growth is our tendency to rest on our laurels. Marc shares how we can ensure we don't get stuck on "maintenance mode" in our life and career. Episode resources: Save 20% on The Good multifunction serum at https://www.CalderaLab.com/everforward Save 15% on Ketone-IQ at https://hvmn.me/CHASE Watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/ThCf5F8cdjU Learn more at BehindTheHuman.com

Every veteran and first responder deserves healing, peace, and a thriving life. Unfortunately, too many veterans are struggling with mental illnesses like PTSD and struggle to live the lives they want and get the help they deserve. But there are silver linings! Meet Kelsi Sheren, a veteran, author, mother, wellness and mental health advocate, CEO & Founder of Brass & Unity, and Host of The Brass & Unity Podcast. Kelsi is an incredible force in the veteran community as she has dedicated her post-military life to helping her fellow soldiers get a second chance at life. In this discussion, Chase speaks with Kelsi about her efforts in raising mental health awareness for veteran communities. The pair talk about everything from psychedelic therapy and accountability to holistic tactics for healing yourself and others. Follow Kelsi Sheren @kelsie_sheren Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Is there a safe way for people to do ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at home? As an enthusiastic user of and advocate for psychedelics and cannabis, Kelsi shares her honest answer to this question, emphasizing the importance of having a guide in the right set and setting. As veterans, how do we push past the fear of getting mental health support and treatment? Kelsi and Chase talk about how veterans can become more aware of their mental health and how they can cultivate a sense of safety in their lives. Integration and accountability are the keys to improving and sustaining your mental health. No one is going to come and save you or do your healing for you. "We have to take responsibility for our own healing," Kelsi says, "When it comes to starting the process, go up the chain if you have to, go to a civilian if necessary… there are so many resources now in the veteran community that you can call and reach out to that are not within the system that can really, truly help advise you." Kelsi sheds light on the powerful benefits received from veteran healing/mental health programs like Heroic Hearts Project, Defenders of Freedom, and VETS, which she herself has utilized to heal. Episode resources: Save 15% on any instant organic latte or coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Save 20% with code FORWARD on Morning Recovery at https://www.MoreLabs.com Shop Brass & Unity and use code EVERFORWARD35 for 35% off! Listen to The Brass & Unity Podcast If you're struggling, reach out to Kelsi at info@brassandunity.com

Listen in to this month's chat with May Yazdi, Chase's wife, as the pair talks about burnout and relationships. In this discussion, Chase and May talk about how to manage burnout through nurturing your relationship with yourself and how to support your partner while they experience burnout. They share simple, yet powerful communication techniques for partners navigating burnout together along with tips and advice on gaining back your energy and inspiration after burning out. Follow May @mayyazdi Listen to May's podcast May's Anatomy Learn more about Field Trip Health Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and send a screenshot to chase@everforward.com or DM @chase_chewning for a FREE order of LMNT! Have a question? Email us at info@everforwardradio.com! Key Highlights Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance, or feelings of negativism or cynicism. Does any of this resonate with you? If so, you're likely burnt out! May sheds light on how burnout caused her to feel uninspired and unmotivated in her career and how burnout impacted her physical, mental, and emotional health. How do you effectively manage stress? May shares an analogy to illustrate the idea that when you react to and process your stress, the stress is able to be broken down and released without being stored in the body. If your partner is experiencing burnout, or if you're both experiencing burnout, how can you get through it? May and Chase speak on the importance of acknowledging the space that each of you are in, sharing about your work day at a time that feels right for you, and allowing yourself the time to fully process your stress before involving your partner. Always be willing to listen, ask your partner what they need/want, and be willing to give them space. When your partner doesn't want to talk about their day, be accepting of that and don't take it personally. Managing and recovering from burnout is a non-linear process. There may be waves of emotions and feelings, some days might be better than others, but there's always a way to overcome it. Episode resources: Get 30% off for life during Paleovalley's anniversary sale at https://paleovalley.com/anniversary-sale?oid=17&affid=980 Get a free variety pack with any purchase of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Listen to The Alignment Show Learn more about Field Trip Health Listen to EFR #462: Scientific Ways to Beat Burnout, Boost Energy, Reclaim Your Life and Stop Being So Effing Tired with Dr. Amy Shah, MD I'm So Effing Tired by Dr. Amy Shah, MD

What is a radically neutral approach to nutrition and health? It's an approach rooted in compassion and intuition and it's changing thousands of people's lives. Meet Michelle Shapiro, a Holistic Registered Dietician and Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner who helps people use functional nutrition to heal gut issues, reverse anxiety, and approach weight lovingly. At the root of her practice is, you guessed it, compassion and intuition. In this discussion, Chase and Michelle break down a few controversial health topics along with what we can do to empower ourselves to have greater health. Michelle shares her thoughts on the effects of diet culture and anti-diet culture, fasting, intuitive eating, and functional nutrition practices that actually work for human beings. She also speaks on the relationship between body positivity, body image, physical health, and mental health. This is a very insightful episode you certainly won't want to skip over! Follow Michelle Shapiro @michelleshapirord Visit her website Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Michelle sheds light on the role of "new-ancient" health and wellness modalities and the rising anti-diet culture movement. "Overtime, as we've seen, chronic illness rates in America have consistently gone up, regardless of the fact that we're putting more and more [modern Western medicine] interventions into place," she says. How do you separate yourself from the noise of diet culture and find information that serves you and your needs? Michelle emphasizes the power of intuition and intuitive eating in developing your ideal diet, lifestyle, and wellness practices. Ask yourself questions, especially when making changes to your diet or lifestyle. "The way that I describe the body positivity movement is that it is an extreme knee jerk reaction to a tremendous amount of very real trauma after a really long time," Michelle says. She then details the principles of compassion and coddling she uses with her clients to make health changes as well as with her opinions on HAES (Health at Every Size). Michelle shares her unique opinion on the individualization of fasting, highlighting the types of people that would benefit or would not benefit from fasting. Is fasting right for you? Tune in to learn more! Episode resources: Save 20% on your telehealth and health coaching needs at https://www.WildHealth.com with code EVERFORWARD Save 10% on your first month of therapy at https://www.BetterHelp.com/forward Watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/eH5b9hbC6Nw

Ivana De Maria is a producer, actress, activist, and tech entrepreneur. She is the founder of Storyplace, an empathy-driven digital platform where you can write and read stories from people all around the world. Tying all of Ivana's varied passions is the same mission: to promote empathy through the most basic and powerful form of education, storytelling. Listen in as Ivana breaks down the magic of stories in their power to learn more about not just other human beings, but ourselves as well. It was thanks to her strong belief in the ability of storytelling to unite people of disparate background and beliefs that she was inspired to create the Storyplace platform. In the latter half of our conversation, Ivana reflects on her experience with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, as well as her very first Ayahuasca ceremony, and how these sessions caused her to wake up to a truer version of herself for the first time in her life. Asked what story she is currently writing now that she is in her third decade of life, Ivana tells Chase: "I feel like I was just born again. I realized I had never, in 30 years, asked myself, 'What do I want?'" Follow Ivana @ivanamaria Follow Chase @chase_chewning Key Highlights If you open yourself up to hearing the stories of everyone around you, you level up your own life. It all starts by slowing down and truly listening to the other person. Going further embrace empathy by consciously separating listening from agreeing. Ivana shares what inspired her to establish her unique platform built to bring people's stories together. Addressing the all-too-common reply of, "I don't have a story," Ivana explains that, instead of saying to someone, "Tell me your story," it's so much more powerful to say, "Tell me a story about…" Ivana talks about how her psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy experiences made her feel like she had "woken up from a 29-year-nap". Episode resources: Get one year free vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of AG1 at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward Learn faster, get smarter, and read faster at https://www.Shortform.com/chase Watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/TeQsJYBYIMc Learn more about StoryPlace https://storyplace.com/en/about

What is health hacking? Can you really hack your way to better nutrition, fitness, and mental health? Let's dive in and find out! Sean McDevitt, the Co-Founder of DLDNation nutrition and fitness coaching, is back on Ever Forward Radio to talk about his incredible new book, Hack Your Health. In this discussion, Chase and Sean explore the worlds of health hacking and psychedelic medicine, shedding light on the practices and mindsets that can help you improve all aspects of your health. Sean shares all the hacks you can use to make gains in your health, fitness, mindset, and nutrition starting right now. Follow Sean McDevitt @fitnessshaman Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Sean shares the story behind his book, Hack Your Health, highlighting the pandemic's effect on his coaching business, DLDNation. The word "hack" often makes us believe that we need to adjust because we're doing something wrong or shameful… but this isn't true! Hacks are in place to help us make small adjustments that lead to big gains. When trying to hack your health, Sean emphasizes the power of the pause. Essentially, create a stillness practice in your life through meditation, breathwork, journaling, time for rest, etc. A huge part of hacking time is planning ahead. Sean talks about how he uses a "Journal of Truth" to better manage life's challenges and break through the mental blocks he experiences throughout the week. He breaks down the historical origin of the placebo effect and how he uses the placebo effect to shift into different mindsets and perspectives. Integration is the key to receiving benefits from psychedelics, self-help books, coaching, etc. If you're not consistently integrating what you've learned into your daily life, how do you expect to gain anything or achieve the outcome you're looking for? Episode resources: Save 15% on any CBD product with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com Get a FREE variety sample pack with any Recharge electrolyte drink mix purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Get his book Hack Your Health Visit DLDNation Episode 491 with Sean and Dala McDevitt