

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
Operation Podcast
Hi, I'm Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning on Instagram) and this is the podcast that is devoted to help you build a life that propels you forward - EVER FORWARD. Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness, personal development, entrepreneurship, celebrities and entertainers, creatives, military and so much more.
I am a US Army veteran, ACE Certified Health Coach, and I hold a BS in Exercise Science and MS in Health Promotion and currently live in Los Angeles, CA.
I am a US Army veteran, ACE Certified Health Coach, and I hold a BS in Exercise Science and MS in Health Promotion and currently live in Los Angeles, CA.
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Mar 21, 2022 • 53min
EFR 585: The Four Step Formula for Massive Breakthroughs with David Nurse
80% of people tie their biggest set back to their biggest breakthrough or success. Think back to the last time you had a breakthrough, big or small. How did it make you feel? What happened after you had that breakthrough? Did you feel confident and full of purpose, ready to take on whatever comes your way? Let's explore the concept of breakthroughs even deeper… David Nurse is an author, speaker, and NBA Life Optimization Coach. For most of his career, David has been transforming the way hundreds of NBA stars play on the court by teaching them how to tap into different mindsets and become unstoppable. In this discussion, David and Chase talk about how to create your own breakthrough. David shares his unique formula for breakthroughs, breaking down each of the four steps to creating your own life-changing breakthrough. He also speaks on how to give to others without keeping score, how to know when to give up and pivot to your next opportunity, and the breakthrough he got from writing his new book, Breakthrough. Follow David @davidnursenba Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get started on testosterone therapy with Blokes Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/X54Iaay-i2k This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com. Follow Operation Podcast on Instagram @operationpodcast for more podcasting tips and content!

Mar 16, 2022 • 53min
EFR 584: Trusting Your Partner and Yourself and How to Navigate Time Apart with May Yazdi Chewning
Chase's wife, May, is back for another intimate conversation about navigating and cultivating strong, healthy relationships. Chase recently went on a vacation… without May! Why? You'll have to tune in to learn why, but this brings us to the next question you're likely wondering: What do you do when your significant other goes on vacation without you? In this discussion, May and Chase talk about the importance of spending time apart from your significant other and how to approach this time apart with a positive mindset. They share their thoughts and experiences with building trust in a new relationship, dealing with FOMO, and practicing effective, compassionate communication. May and Chase also reflect on where they're at in their relationship now and how they navigate time apart. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Stabilize and improve your metabolic health with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase Save 15% on instant organic coffee with collagen and MCTs with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Listen to May's podcast May's Anatomy

Mar 14, 2022 • 41min
EFR 583: Creating Flexible, Non-Intimidating, and Empowering Fitness Experiences with Austin Cohen
Austin Cohen, Founder and CEO of FlexIt Fitness, sits down with Chase to discuss how he was able to keep the momentum going for his "a-la-carte digital fitness solution" in spite of the many setbacks and distractions throughout the past two years. In fact, he says that it is the challenges themselves which incentivized him and his team at FlexIt to think up cutting-edge solutions that they never would have in the old, familiar normal. The company's focus, says Austin, has always been on "broadening access, of helping people understand that they can experience things that maybe they previously felt to be prohibitively costly, prohibitively inaccessible, or uncomfortable or intimidating." He says that one of the keys to being able to adapt to the situation at hand and adopt new ways of doing things is by staying determined to achieve the same goals one might have for their health and fitness, but being willing to consider options that may be outside one's comfort zone. Austin points to three major developments that the pandemic has spurred on within the fitness industry (and how FlexIt has capitalized on them): livestreaming, pre-recorded content, and hardwire. "None of those categories are new," he notes. "They just became more widely adopted, more widely marketed, and put in front of our faces more than they ever have been before." Finally, Austin talks about some of the unique opportunities that virtual training can offer to fitness professionals, and why conducting successful online sessions as a coach is a radically different beast from training clients in-person. Follow Austin @austin_flexit Follow FlexIt @flexit_fitness Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on any metabolic health supplement with code CHASE at www.SugarBreak.com/chase Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com

Mar 9, 2022 • 41min
EFR 582: The Powerful Role of Sleep Fitness in Mental Health and Longevity with Alexandra Zatarain
Alexandra Zatarain is a Co-Founder of Eight Sleep, the world's first sleep fitness company. You've likely never heard of the term 'sleep fitness' because Alexandra and her husband created it. So, what is sleep fitness? Put simply, sleep fitness is a healthy state of sleep. It's important that we talk about sleep not the context of illness, but in the context of vitality because sleep not only impacts the way you show up in the world each day, but it impacts your longevity, too. In fact, science shows that sleep is much more important to your health, longevity, and how you feel on a daily basis than anything else you can do for your health, including diet and exercise. In this discussion, Alexandra and Chase talk about the power of sleep in living a healthier life, why sleep fitness takes a unique mindset approach, and how sleep affects mental health and longevity. Alexandra sheds light on how her sleep has changed throughout her life as well as her top tips for improving your quality of sleep. Plus, she shares her candid thoughts on the potential harmful effects of technology like 5G, EMF, and wifi and what Eight Sleep is doing to mitigate these effects for consumers. Follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexzatarainj Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Episode resources: Get a free year supply of vitamin D plus five travel packs of AG1 at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward Get your free samples of Rise and Zen using this exclusive link https://www.curednutrition.com/product/cured-rise-zen-samples?rfsn=2110526.0700e4 Listen to her co-founder and husband Matteo here on episode 408

Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
EFR 581: Are Wearables For Everyone? Metaverse Fitness? Innovative Opportunities in Health Technology and How to Thrive as a Fitness Professional with Joe Vennare
Why do the rich keep getting richer, the fit get fitter, and the sick get sicker? This is the question at the forefront of Joe Vennare's mission in life. Joe Vennare is the Co-Founder of Fitt Insider, a platform for founders, executives, and investors in fitness and wellness. Joe is an accomplished fitness professional, content strategist, and founder who leads the platform's research and media efforts. How do we integrate wearable sensors, diagnostics, and preventative healthcare measures into our everyday lives? Is it even necessary? The way the world is right now, only people with disposable income can really reap the benefits of these innovative technologies. But Joe believes we can change that… and he's on the road to developing a solution. In this discussion, Joe and Chase talk about how we can continue to push the boundaries and limitations of innovation in the fitness and wellness industries while keeping it accessible for the people who need it the most. They explore innovative opportunities and challenges in digital health and fitness technologies, Joe's journey from being overweight to creating Fitt Insider, and the role of the metaverse in the future of health and fitness. Joe also shares his candid thoughts on the best ways to grow and thrive as a fitness professional, entrepreneur, or content creator. Follow Joe @JoeVennare Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get the WHOOP 4.0 for free and save $30 on your new membership at http://join.whoop.com/everforward Save 20% on the Build Muscle Stack with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com Learn more about Fitt Insider Listen to the Fitt Insider podcast

Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 3min
EFR 580: Flow State Wellness Through Holistic Nutrition, Functional Medicine, the Connection Between Emotions and Inflammation with Mona Sharma
Mona Sharma is a holistic nutritionist, wellness educator, and functional food and beverage entrepreneur who has seen first-hand the healing power of food and mindfulness. One of the many things that's so intriguing about Mona is that she grew up living on an ashram learning the power of Ayurveda. In her 20s, Mona left that lifestyle in the past. After developing a plethora of health issues and career burnout, which she details in this episode, Mona went back to the ashram, indulged herself in the rituals she grew up with, and completely transformed her life. In this discussion, Mona and Chase dive deep into the power of food as medicine and how to identify and adopt the perfect rituals that will allow you to step into your greatest health and happiness FOR LIFE! Mona shares the philosophy behind her celebrity health coaching methods, highlighting lots of practical tips and gems of wisdom you can use in your health journey, too. Follow Mona @monasharma Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Episode resources: Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com Save 20% on any men's skincare item with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com Watch this interview on YouTube Learn more about Mona at www.MonaSharma.com

Feb 28, 2022 • 59min
EFR 579: Habits That Will Make You or Break You and How to Live With Fear Instead of In It with Michael Chernow
Michael Chernow believes that anyone can reinvent themselves. The New York-based restaurateur, TV host, and fitness personality came a long way, recalling a past defined by depression, unemployment, and crumbling relationships with his own family. "I hated myself, truly," Michael admits. Everything changed one day when he walked into a Muay Thai gym and was gently yet firmly led by his instructors to live a life of physical wellness (which included a daily bowl of oatmeal for breakfast) along with a heavy dose of self-respect. Asked about fear, Michael distinguishes between living in fear and living with fear and why he believes that the key to growth is through giving up the former and learning to deal with the latter. As for his own fears, Michael says that he has never had a fear of failure, particularly once he had gotten on the road to turning his life around. Michael dives deep into the power of habit, which he illustrates by talking about his meticulous early morning routine involving around 17 activities. Michael contends that each of these activities, when done, is a win, and so "by 6:00 in the morning, I've literally won 17 times," ensuring that his "ability to make great decisions throughout the day are far greater." His strong belief in positive rituals—and oatmeal—was the spark that led to the launch of the lifestyle and wellness brand Kreatures of Habit and its plant-based, gluten-free, superfood-laced oatmeal The PrOATagonist. Follow Michael @michaelchernow Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get a year supply of vitamin D and five travel packets with your order of AG1 www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com Save 15% on Kreatures of Habit with code EVERFORWARD15 at https://kreaturesofhabit.com Watch on YouTube at

Feb 23, 2022 • 58min
EFR 578: Radical Love - The Path to Self-Love and Wisdom For the Rest of Your Life with Rosie Acosta
Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, holistic health coach, and the host of the wellness podcast, Radically Loved Radio. She's also publishing her first book, You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love, in early 2022 (so stay tuned for that launch!). After a tumultuous upbringing, being arrested at a young age, Rosie had to choose between the easy path of self-destruction and the challenging path to radical love, healing, and empowerment. Bet you can guess which path she chose! Now, Rosie is committed to teaching and practicing guidance by radical love. In this discussion, Rosie and Chase talk about what it means to radically love yourself and your life, her experience leaving Catholicism to adopt spiritual flexibility, and the inflictions of the mind, body, and spirit that she explores in her book. They also share their personal interpretations of radical love and radical wisdom. Follow Rosie @rosieacosta Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com Rosie on EFR 172: Intention and Yoga Rosie on EFR 023: How to master mindfulness Watch this video on YouTube

Feb 21, 2022 • 50min
EFR 577: Home Workouts, Finding Time to Train, Overcoming Body Dysmorphia and Daily Supplement Recommendations with Chase Chewning and Maxx Chewning
Ever since the pandemic set in, our habits have undergone a massive transformation – with no gyms, parks, or other public places open, how does one keep the health and fitness routine going? Join Chase and Maxx for another Q&A episode of Ever Forward Radio today as they help you find answers to your most persistent questions around weight loss, fitness, nutrition, and diet amid the pandemic. They talk about home workouts without (most) equipment for beginners and the experienced, finding the time for it amid a 60-hour workweek, diet vs. exercise, and supplement suggestions for gym-goers. They also touch on body dysmorphia and the tips to fight it and share why stressing your body over appearance could only cause you to gain more weight (if you're trying to lose it). One of the most valuable takeaways from the episode is Chase's FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) rule that talks about the points to remember when starting your fitness career. Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: CLICK HERE to join the 2022 Ever Forward Mentorship (or visit https://bit.ly/efmentorship2022) Save 15% on your Cured Nutrition sample pack with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com Save 20% on any Caldera + Lab skin care item with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com Listen to episode 569 for our last Q&A

Feb 16, 2022 • 55min
EFR 576: The Relationship Between Alcohol and Sleep, the Role of Intuition in Your Wellness, and Why You Are a Self-Study with Dr. Will Cole
Life is fragile and it's taken away from people all the time. This truth is what keeps functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole in a more expansive state of gratitude and compassion every single day. He believes that finding balance and rooting ourselves in the present moment is what will help us thrive in life. "Reconnecting with your intuition and the planet is the most progressive thing you can do," Will says. "Making your life the lab, that's really the art of wellness." In this discussion, Will and Chase break down the meaning behind 'the art of being well' and the role of intuition in health and wellness. They talk about the relationship between alcohol and sleep, key contributors to modern health and wellness, and how to find balance between self-education and consulting medical professionals. Plus, Will gives insight into how he helps people tap into their intuition and the sacred masterpieces we all are. Follow Dr. Will @drwillcole Follow Chase @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Episode resources: Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com Save 15% on Stabilize from Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase Watch this video on YouTube at Listen to The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole at https://drwillcole.com/podcast


