Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

"Why is it so easy to take our health for granted? What is going to become the trigger that makes us say, 'I need to check in with myself?'" Riley Rees is the Founder and CEO at Sofia Health, an airline pilot, and a veteran who has served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Listen in as Riley does a deep dive into prevention and holistic health, drawing from her expertise in healthcare alongside lessons learned after almost two decades of service in the military around one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. She talks about the value of self-awareness as the first step toward taking control of your health and explains why integrative medicine—an approach to healing that takes the whole person into account—is finally gaining steam and greater acceptance in the mainstream healthcare industry. Finally, Riley shares what led to the founding of Sofia Health and how it offers a "business in a box" to healthcare providers around the world. Follow Riley and Sofia Health @sofiahealthandwellness Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on the all-natural men's skin care line from Caldera + Lab with code EVERFORWARD at https://caldera-lab.pxf.io/gbOd7X To learn more about Riley and Sofia Health visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/496

At the start of 2020, health and fitness professionals everywhere stumbled into opportunity amid crisis when they realized that, through virtual classes or coaching, they could make the same level of income—if not more—while enjoying location independence and time freedom all at the same time. The question then became: How can I turn what I now have into a sustainable, and even scalable, business? Listen in as Jill Coleman of JillFit shares how health and fitness professionals can build and run an efficient and successful health and fitness brand online. She offers advice on defining your brand as an online coach, best practices for content creation and running paid ads, knowing when it's time to pivot, why you might need to look for a mentor or support group, and how to move past burnout. Follow Jill @jillfit Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company instant organic coffees with code CHASE at https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=idvqn2vvx5y Save 20% on Organifi's Gold with code EVERFORWARD at http://organifi.com/everforward For expanded show notes and to watch the video with Jill visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/495

"If we have a platform that allows us to account for the physiological and psychological variables that impact our performance, then we can effectively choose our level of performance at any given moment." Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, a platform that delivers personalized insights on your fitness, sleep, and recovery to you in real-time, effectively facilitating the connection between you and your body. According to Kristen, WHOOP allows us to apply our behaviors, because once we can understand, in a quantifiable way, why our body is performing the way it currently is, we then gain the confidence to be intentional in everything we do—from the sports we play to the daily routines we live out day-to-day. Ultimately, we're all just trying to be as engaged, present, and available as we can be, no matter the task at hand. To be able to track performance changes through data in real-time is a powerful way to pinpoint weaknesses, fill gaps, and adapt to environmental stressors. Listen in as Kristen does a deep dive into how personalized insights by WHOOP can help anybody, athlete or otherwise, to live their lives with more energy and joy. She also shares why it's not just the physiological parameters that influence our adaptive capacity; that the research indicates that the psychological component impacts us more profoundly than anything we can do physiologically. Follow Kristen @kristen_holmes2126 Follow WHOOP @whoop Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your WHOOP 3.0 activity tracker band for free at https://join.whoop.com/everforward Save 20% on your entire first purchase from Legion Athletics, #1 all-natural supplements brand in the world, with code EVERFORWARD at https://bit.ly/2LmdpUr The Superpower of the 21st Century: Controlling and Directing Thought. by Kristen Holmes For expanded show notes and more info on WHOOP visit https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/494

As with any journey of self-improvement, weight loss starts and ends with mindset. "Stop thinking of food as 'good' or 'bad'," says today's guest, Carter Good. "There's just food and the context in which it is eaten." The struggle to form healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits comes down to the stories that you tell yourself around every decision you make, big or small. Carter himself attributes his past obesity to "using food as an emotional suppressant." Carter goes on to say, "It's really about reframing things and getting people to a place where they don't feel like they have to make better choices and they have to exercise, but that they get to do these things." Carter Good is a weight loss coach and the founder of the Leaner for Life community. He shares the story of how he lost 100 pounds in eight months, and why the hardest part of his journey came only after he lost all that weight. Follow Carter @cartergood Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get the best night's sleep of your life with Chili Sleep and save up 15-20% on either the Chili Pad or Ooler at https://www.chilisleep.com/ChaseChewning Leaner for Life: A FREE 5-Part Video Series to Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/493

More often than not, out of our most challenging moments emerge our greatest opportunities. It took only 24 hours to turn young Logan Sneed's entire world upside down. A college athlete and aspiring entrepreneur, a stage-4 brain cancer diagnosis was the last thing Logan ever expected at that point in his life. But that's exactly what happened following a near-accident on the road when Logan blacked out while FaceTiming his girlfriend. Together with his strong-willed parents, Logan was able to connect with one of the most sought-after neurosurgeons in the world, who thankfully managed to extract the egg-sized tumor. But just when Logan thought he was in the clear, he was given ten years to live with no word of hope whatsoever. Even after receiving his "death sentence", Logan soldiered on, determined to find a solution. He found it when a long-time mentor encouraged him to take up the ketogenic diet, which at the time was still widely unheard of. Logan went all-in and not only found a new lease on life, but also decided to share his experiences with the world on social media. In spite of a barrage of haters who doubted his story and the legitimacy of his so-called "keto diet", there were enough people who were inspired by his journey for Logan to realize that he could monetize his growing brand. Even this wasn't the end of Logan's trials. Listen in as he describes the lowest point in his journey so far—even beyond the diagnosis—as well as his betrayal at the hands of a man he once called "mentor". But Logan also shares why, when all is said and done, cancer was the greatest thing that ever happened to him, having led him down the path to discovering his purpose and impacting thousands of lives (and rapidly counting) for the better. Follow Logan @logansneed_ Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Get your free variety sample pack of LMNT Recharge at http://drinklmnt.com/everforward Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley at https://paleovalley.com Watch the video and learn more about Logan at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/492

Up till only a few years ago, Sean and Dala McDevitt never saw themselves leading a fast-growing community of wellness enthusiasts with 19 coaches on staff that has led to over 2800 people completely transforming their lives. The couple had always had a passion for health and fitness (they actually met at a gym) even back when they worked traditional jobs (Sean was in sales and marketing, and Dala was a labor and delivery nurse). In 2016, Dala set up her Instagram profile @dalalovesdumbbells to share how she found and healed herself through fitness, with the hope of inspiring and elevating others as well. Monetizing the brand was not on her radar; that is, until her budding community began referring to themselves with the hashtag #DLDNation. Two years later, Sean and Dala decided to quit full-time employment to fully dedicate themselves to #DLDNation. There was nothing easy about both Sean and Dala leaving their traditional career and plunging headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship; specifically in the health and wellness coaching space. What's more, neither Sean nor Dala were "certified" trainers or nutritionists. Listen in as the McDevitts go down memory lane and speak on lessons learned since their life-changing decision to become online trainers exclusively through the #DLDNation brand, including how they navigated the many challenges of running a coaching business brought on by the pandemic. Follow Sean @fitnessshaman Follow Dala @dalalovesdumbbells Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on CBN tinctures from Cured Nutrition at https://bit.ly/3iZWINu Watch the full video and learn more about Sean and Dala at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/491

John Malanca was inspired to start United Patients Group in 2011 after a totally unexpected episode when his father-in-law Stan was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer along with a brain tumor on his brain stem. The situation seemed hopeless, seeing their father going from being a seemingly healthy 77-year-old one day, to being given a mere two weeks to live the next. "When you're diagnosed," says John, recalling those moments of desperation, "you'll try anything." That "anything", as fate would have it, was cannabis. They started by giving Stan THC capsules infused with coconut oil in order to get him to start eating again. It worked. A day later, he was back at work on a computer. Nine months after the diagnosis, John's family got an email that simply stated "no evidence of recurrent disease." That was in 2011. Today, Stan is alive and well. Listen in as John shares the exciting journey that emerged out of that harrowing experience. He describes the many benefits of the cannabis plant and, by extension, naturopathic modalities, and how these can help bring the body back to homeostasis. Follow United Patients Group @unitedpatientsgroup Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on CBN tinctures from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at http://bit.ly/2RmXcja Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/490

"I don't know any guy who grew up dreaming of starting a male fertility company," says today's guest, Khaled Kteily, before proceeding to share the story of why he, in fact, decided to do just that. "There are moments in your life that sometimes take you down unexpected paths." Khaled's own unexpected path began with a freak accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma during his time as a health and life sciences consultant. One day, after a coffee run during a road trip with colleagues, the car was forced to do a sudden break, causing the scalding hot beverages to spill all over Khaled's lap. His skin was ripped clean off and he suffered second-degree burns that took a month-and-a-half to heal. Months later, a close friend of Khaled's found out he had cancer, and so he froze his sperm before beginning a chemotherapy process that would likely leave him infertile. Inspired, Khaled visited a sperm bank to do the same. Frustrated by the awkward and clinical process involved in sperm freezing, alongside the alarming lack of conversations around declining male fertility rates, Khaled sought to make a change. This was the spark that led to the founding of Legacy in 2018 and its release of the first product which allows men to test and freeze their sperm in the comfort of their own home, and obtain personalized recommendations based on their results. Follow Legacy @givelegacyinc Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% with code CHASE15 on the Chili Pad and 20% with code CHASE20 on the Ooler from Chili Sleep at https://www.chilisleep.com/chasechewning Watch the video and learn more about Legacy at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/489 Get Dr. Swan's book Count Down at https://amzn.to/3xoK3HU or get the audio book version for free from Audible at http://audibletrial.com/everforward

May joins Chase on this special episode to answer four listener questions on the topic of relationships! Listen in as Chase and May discuss why busy entrepreneurs should build their work schedule around dedicated quality time with their partner instead of the other way around. They talk about exploration and independence as being two vital keys to keeping their own relationship fresh through the years. They also offer advice on communicating with a partner who gets out of hand or is acting inappropriately in a social setting, whether their behavior is a one-off or has been recurring for quite some time. Finally, Chase and May give their two cents on the question of the "right" time to have a baby and why it's extremely important to consider male fertility when having a conversation around childbirth. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Use code CHASE20 at checkout to save 20% on a chiliPAD ME Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh™ at https://chilisleep.com/chasechewning Use code CHASE15 at checkout to save 15% on a chiliPAD WE Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh™ at https://chilisleep.com/chasechewning Use EVERFORWARD at checkout to save 15% on your purchase from Cured Nutrition at http://bit.ly/2RmXcja Get the book Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race by Shanna H. Swan, PhD or get the audio book for free from Audible here

For many, 2020 couldn't have ended sooner. For Maxx Chewning, it was a year full of unexpected blessings, lessons, and accomplishments, particularly in business. Asked to name the one trait that he was forced to level up over the past 18 months, Maxx quickly replied "leadership". Now two years into his newest venture, six years into his first, and eight years after establishing his personal brand, Maxx has become familiar with his capacity as an entrepreneur, even as he continues to strive for ever greater success. Listen in as he goes down memory lane and shares how he came to be where he currently is. Maxx goes on to talk about the entrepreneurial engine that inspires him to dabble and experiment with anything that piques his interest, and how he capitalizes on those ideas that most align with his talents and passions. He also shares why he, as an entrepreneur, is so driven to support his growing team and how he keeps a level head when there are fires to put out. Finally, Maxx reflects on his humble beginnings just as he was getting his YouTube channel off the ground, touching on what it means to have an "authentic" online presence, how to deal with haters, and why he is a prime example of, "If he can do it, I can do it, too." Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.paleovalley.com/everforward Watch the video and learn more about Maxx at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/487