Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

The past two years have presented a ton of challenges that have put a dent in a lot of people's health and wellness goals. FitBody Bootcamp CEO and fitness entrepreneur Bryce Henson says that very few people are exempt from having to overcome setbacks in their fitness journey. For Bryce, the big problem he had to solve was how to keep his business afloat while navigating ever-changing mandates in California. Listen in as Bryce shares how he was able to navigate the lockdowns since they were first enforced at the beginning of 2020. He also offers his advice to all budding and aspiring fitness entrepreneurs looking to grow as leaders and scale their business in the new normal. Follow Bryce @realbrycehenson 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 and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/546

"I didn't give up sugar by virtue; I gave it up by necessity." When it comes to nutrition, nobody doubts that sugar is the bad guy. But for too many, that doesn't make it any easier to avoid giving in to their sweet tooth. Today's guest, Molly Carmel, knows that feeling, and has dedicated her life to helping others break up with sugar and improve their relationship with food overall. She encourages anybody to reach out if they're finding it a challenge to stay consistent with a healthy nutritional lifestyle. "If you're struggling in your relationship with food," says Molly, "you deserve help." Molly Carmel is an eating disorder and addiction therapist who helps her clients break free of food addiction, emotional eating, binge eating, and destructive dieting. She is the founder and treatment developer of Beacon by MC, which features signature programs that offer individual and group solutions to help improve one's relationship with food. Follow Molly @mollycarmel Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode Resources Save 15% on Stabilize by Sugarbreak with code CHASE at http://sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/545

Joe DiStefano is a global authority on how to optimize wellness and longevity on the path to improving fitness and sports performance. After over 17 years of professional experience in the fitness industry, Joe has had the opportunity to coach some of the world's top athletes, instructed over 100 live events in 15+ countries, and spoken on the TED stage. In today's multifaceted discussion, Joe gives his thoughts on crossing the threshold between a life of survival and a life of thriving, as he explores the emotions that come with survival (ex. shame, fear, guilt, etc.) and those virtues that allow one to thrive (ex. Love, humility, selflessness, etc.). In particular, Joe addresses the true nature of shame and how its destructive effects manifest themselves even before we engage in the thing that we perceive will bring us shame. "Whatever we think," he says, "we basically receive." He shares his personal rituals that have helped him break out of and steer clear of the trap of negativity, including ice baths and stream-of-consciousness writing. By rubbing up against the threshold of discomfort, says Joe, the mind and body develops a higher tolerance for pain. Finally, Joe explains why it's more important today than ever before to surround yourself with circles of influence and constellations of support. Follow Joe @coachjoedi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Save 20% on the new Chocolate Gold by Organifi with code EVERFORWARD at www.Organifi.com/everforward Get approved for your VA Home Loan in 5 minutes with Hero Loan at www.HeroLoan.com Get the book King, Warrior, Magician, Lover at https://amzn.to/3mFMnaE Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/544

Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD is the Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University. Her work in precision medicine involves tracking data flows via wearables for her patients, who range from corporate executives to professional athletes. Initially developed as a medical model for cancer research, precision medicine is now being used more broadly, beyond oncology, as a highly personalized approach to treating patients. The data streams that Dr. Gottfried pools include biomarkers such as blood, urine, hormones, and cellular micronutrients. She also relies on genomic testing, an important factor when it comes to performance, recovery, and determining risk of injury. Another reference is data sets from wearables themselves (ex. WHOOP, Apple Watch, Garmin, Oura Ring, etc.). "Precision medicine," says Dr. Gottfried, "is pulling together all those data streams so that we can personalize what is true for you." Listen in as Dr. Gottfried explains how athletes and other top-performers looking to maximize their longevity can benefit from working with a specialist in precision medicine. Follow Sara @saragottfriedmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your free WHOOP 4.0 band and save $30 on your new membership at http://join.whoop.com/everforward Save 20% on the at-home wellness test strips from Vessel Health with code EVERFOWARD20 at https://www.vesselhealth.com Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/543

In this discussion, Chase dives into Rachel Gregory's research on the ketogenic diet, the best ways to improve your physical performance, and why it's important to shed light on metabolic flexibility. Rachel is a Board-Certified Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Podcaster, and Founder of MetFlex Life. Rachel has found passion and meaning in educating others about the power of nutrition, fitness, and long-term mental well-being. With her work published in the International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine, she continues to inspire men, women, and people of all kinds to be open to change, experiment with their bodies, and continuously learn and grow to find what habits best serves them. Follow Rachel @rachelgregory.cns Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Apply for the VA Home Loan in minutes and close in as little as 14 days with Hero Loan at www.HeroLoan.com Save 15% on any Sugarbreak product with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/542

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