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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.
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- Yesterday1h 2m
EFR 949: The Longevity Industry Has A Dangerous Blind Spot: The Missing Link Between Human Health & Environmental Health with Caroline Howell
What if the biggest threat to human health isn't hidden in our bloodwork, hormones, or genetics—but in the environment we've created around ourselves? Caroline Howell challenges the modern definition of health by arguing that true wellness cannot exist apart from the ecosystems that sustain us. From climate change and biodiversity loss to glyphosate, regenerative agriculture, longevity culture, and our growing disconnection from nature, this conversation explores what it means to become a positive contributor rather than an extractor. Caroline shares how leaving private equity and relocating to Panama transformed her health, purpose, and relationship with the natural world, while offering a hopeful vision for how technology, business, and human ingenuity can help regenerate life instead of depleting it. Follow Caroline @caroline.m.howell Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Are We Really Healthy If The Planet Is Sick? 02:32 – Climate Crisis Or A Crisis Of Life? 04:30 – Are We Approaching A Tipping Point? 08:02 – Should Humans Remove Ourselves Or Regenerate Nature? 09:38 – The Most Overlooked Environmental Threats 12:24 – Glyphosate, Agriculture & Human Health 17:58 – The Longevity Industry's Blind Spot 19:09 – What Nature Teaches Us About Death 22:25 – Regenerative Living & Human Resilience 24:21 – AI, Technology & Losing Touch With Ourselves 28:01 – Why Modern Culture Has Forgotten Recovery 29:24 – Life Inside A Tropical Rainforest 32:21 – What Other Cultures Understand Better About Nature 35:02 – The Simplest Way To Reconnect With The Natural World 37:14 – The Moment That Changed Caroline's Life 40:42 – Building Regenerative Communities In Panama 47:45 – If We Could Build A New World Tomorrow 51:18 – Using Technology To Listen To Nature 55:20 – Biodiversity Credits & The Future Of Regenerative Economics 59:45 – What Ever Forward Means To Caroline ----- Episode resources: FATTY15 - get an additonal 15% off the 90 day starter kit LMNT - free variety sample pack with any purchase STRONG COFFEE COMPANY - 15% off my favorite collagen coffee
- 5 days ago1h 21m
EFR 948: Walking Isn't Exercise. It's A Biological Necessity (What Happens When You Stop) with Dr. Courtney Conley
Most people think walking is optional and exercise is mandatory. Dr. Courtney Conley, DPT argues the exact opposite. Walking isn't exercise—it's a biological input every system in the human body depends on. From brain health and dementia prevention to foot pain, metabolism, balance, longevity, and emotional well-being, this conversation reveals why modern life has engineered movement out of our daily routine and what that's costing us. Dr. Conley explains why weak feet may be sabotaging your health, how most footwear is changing the structure of the human foot, why toe strength predicts future function, and how a simple daily walking habit could dramatically improve both physical and cognitive health. ----- Episode resources: WHOOP free activity tracker AUDIBLE free 30-day trial ZBIOTICS 10% off the drink before you drink
- 1 weeks ago58 min
EFR 947: Is Happiness Exclusive of Success? The Hidden Cost Of Achievement (Nobody Talks About This) with Erin Diehl
Happiness is becoming scarcer as more of us work harder, longer hours. Most adults don't have a productivity problem—they have a joy problem. Somewhere between responsibilities, careers, parenting, and achievement, many people abandon happiness, that playful, curious version of themselves that once came naturally. Do we build better habits at the sake of losing our joy? Improv comedian, speaker, and workplace culture expert Erin Diehl argues that play is far more than entertainment—it's a gateway to resilience, creativity, authentic leadership, self-love, and deeper human connection. Through powerful stories about burnout, post-concussion recovery, IVF heartbreak, motherhood, and rebuilding her life around joy instead of achievement, Erin shares how learning to surrender control, develop happiness as a skill, embrace uncertainty, and intentionally create space for fun transformed both her personal life and business. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, overly serious, or stuck in constant productivity mode, this conversation offers a practical and deeply human reminder that joy isn't a reward for success—it might actually be the path to it. Follow Erin @itserindiehl Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 Why Adults Stop Playing 02:57 Can Play Make Serious Life Problems Easier? 06:59 Is Play a Luxury? 09:08 Finding Joy Through Your Senses 12:01 Why Everyone Should Take Improv Classes 15:43 Using Improv to Navigate Uncertainty 18:02 The Power of Surrender 21:17 How Your Body Reveals Stress & Control 24:40 Learning How to Receive Joy 27:31 The Balance Between Giving and Receiving 29:54 What Burnout Really Looks Like 35:46 The Health Scare That Changed Erin's Life 41:01 Why Play Is a Form of Self-Love 43:09 Parenting and Rediscovering Play 46:07 Is Play More Important Than Productivity? 47:10 IVF, Grief & Finding Meaning Through Loss 49:30 What "Ever Forward" Means to Erin Diehl 51:43 How to Bring More Play Into Your Life Today ----- Episode resources: LMNT - Get your free sample pack with any purchase Timeline Nutrition: Support mitochondrial health with Mitopure (code EVERFORWARD)
- 1 weeks ago58 min
EFR 946: Is the Next Generation Soft? Resilience Redefined with Steve White
Resilience used to mean something. With each generation, we find comfort taking over inconveniences. Or, does strength just look different now? What should we do when we feel stuck in this modern world? Can we retrain our brains to overcome adversity or are we too far gone? In a world obsessed with shortcuts, motivation hacks, and instant gratification, Steve White argues that true transformation still comes down to one thing: learning how to keep getting up. After battling severe cognitive decline, alcoholism, seizures, depression, and near-suicidal hopelessness, Steve rebuilt his mind, body, and spirit from the ground up through relentless discipline, purpose-driven action, and a decision to fight for his life one day at a time. This conversation explores what modern society gets wrong about resilience, why younger generations are struggling to find meaning, how purpose and service create real strength, and what it practically takes to rebuild yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually in just 100 days. Follow Steve @thebrae100 Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Are We Becoming Weaker as a Society? 01:07 – What Resilience Actually Means in Real Life 02:14 – Discipline vs Motivation 03:00 – Why Most People Never Finish What They Start 04:01 – The Dangerous "Fix Me" Mentality 05:28 – How Your Thoughts Shape Your Future 08:22 – Why Real Change Requires Going "All In" 09:13 – The 212-Degree Transformation Principle 11:13 – The Power of Purpose-Driven Healing 12:03 – "What If You Gave Yourself 100 Days?" 15:23 – Is Resilience Built or Revealed? 16:25 – Steve's Cognitive Collapse & Neurological Decline 17:57 – Making Every Action Intentional 18:42 – Gratitude, Cold Exposure & Rebuilding the Brain 21:25 – Why Most People Repeat the Same Failures 22:55 – The 350-Mile Run That Changed Everything 25:55 – "Welcome to the Beginning" 27:31 – Stop Obsessing Over Labels & Diagnoses 30:11 – Why Personal Growth Matters More Than Achievement 32:46 – The Generational Resilience Gap 35:12 – "Everyone Gets a Trophy" Culture 36:05 – Why Caring for Others Creates Real Strength 37:02 – The #1 Reason People Don't Step Up 39:09 – Rock Bottom, Suicide & Choosing to Fight 42:05 – The Conversation That Changed Steve's Life 43:25 – "This Is Not Me" 45:03 – Recovering 70% of Cognitive Function in One Year 47:15 – "Find Someone Who Believes in You and Fight" 47:58 – Helping Terminal Patients Find Purpose Again 50:29 – Steve's Mom Was Told She Would Die 52:23 – Why Humans Need Purpose to Survive 53:27 – Escaping Mental & Emotional Prison 55:02 – Reframing Hardship as the Greatest Time of Your Life 55:48 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Steve White ----- Episode resources: WHOOP - Save up to $60 off your membership and get personalized insights into your sleep, recovery, HRV, strain, and stress tracking Caldera Lab - Premium men's skincare designed for performance, recovery, and healthier skin. Use code EVERFORWARD for 20% off LMNT - Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix to support hydration, energy, and recovery. Get your free sample pack Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at TheBrae100.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 31m
EFR 945: The Fertility Crisis Is Worse Than You Think… What's Causing It and How to Finally Get Pregnant with Dr. Natalie Crawford
This episode is brought to you by Audible, Fatty15 and Z Biotics. Sperm counts are down 50%. Fertility rates are collapsing. Miscarriages, hormone dysfunction, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, environmental toxins, sleep deprivation, cannabis use, and modern stress are all colliding into what fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, author of The Fertility Formula, calls a growing reproductive health crisis. This conversation breaks down why fertility is one of the strongest indicators of overall health, how inflammation damages eggs, sperm, mitochondria, and hormones, why "healthy" people are still struggling to conceive, and the exact lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and environmental changes that can dramatically improve fertility outcomes for both men and women. Chase and Dr. Crawford also share deeply personal stories about pregnancy loss, the emotional toll of infertility, and how couples can better support each other through one of life's hardest journeys. You will learn: Fertility is a powerful marker of overall metabolic and cellular health Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest hidden drivers of infertility Sperm counts have dropped 50% over the last 50 years Cannabis use is strongly linked to sperm DNA damage and miscarriage risk TRT can significantly suppress or permanently impair sperm production Sleep may be the single most powerful fertility intervention available Women and men respond differently to fasting, cold exposure, and stress Insulin resistance is affecting far more "healthy" people than they realize Environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors are major fertility disruptors Men can dramatically improve fertility in as little as 90 days Pregnancy loss requires emotional support, community, and medical follow-up Follow Natalie @nataliecrawfordmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 - The fertility crisis nobody is talking about 02:24 - Why fertility rates are rapidly declining 03:54 - Fertility as a marker of overall health 05:14 - Chronic inflammation explained 07:33 - The "walkie talkie" theory of hormones 10:10 - Detaching from the identity of being "healthy" 13:00 - TRT and male fertility risks 17:09 - Why men are 50% of the fertility equation 18:54 - Cannabis and sperm DNA damage 22:01 - Plastics, fragrances & endocrine disruptors 24:48 - Why men need to show up during fertility journeys 32:25 - Sauna use and sperm health 35:00 - Cold plunges, fasting & female hormones 37:34 - Best fertility-supporting nutrition strategies 43:53 - Why men can improve fertility in 90 days 44:44 - Women, egg reserves & aging explained 52:43 - The #1 thing you can do for mitochondrial health 55:11 - Fertility tests every person should know 01:00:17 - Why every man should get a semen analysis 01:04:11 - Should everyone freeze eggs and sperm? 01:09:15 - Chronic inflammation & insulin resistance explained 01:17:13 - How stress directly impacts fertility 01:19:11 - Practical ways to reduce inflammation 01:21:43 - The emotional reality of miscarriage & pregnancy loss 01:26:29 - What to do medically after pregnancy loss 01:29:08 - What "Ever Forward" means to Natalie ----- Episode resources: Audible - Get a FREE 30-day trial and start listening to your next favorite audiobook today ZBiotics - Use code EVERFORWARD10 to save 10% on the probiotic drink before drinking Fatty15 - Use code EVERFORWARD for an additional 15% off the 90-day starter kit Get Natalie's new book "The Fertility Formula"
- 2 weeks ago1h 18m
EFR 944: 100,000 Studies Later - The Shocking Science of How Spirulina & Chlorella Reverse Inflammation, Boost Brain Health & Slow Aging with Dr. Catharine Arnston
This episode is brought to you by Energy Bits. Most people are exhausted, inflamed, undernourished, and aging faster than they should be—and the modern food system is making it worse. While supplements promise quick fixes, few address the real root cause of chronic disease: mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, nutrient depletion, and inflammation at the cellular level. In this conversation, algae nutrition pioneer Catharine Arnston breaks down the shocking science behind spirulina and chlorella, why NASA compared algae nutrition to "1,000 grams of vegetables," and how these compounds may support brain health, cardiovascular function, detoxification, gut health, fertility, metabolic health, and longevity. Chase and Catharine also dive into ATP production, oxidative stress, serotonin, men's health, women's health, detoxification, inflammation, and why algae could become one of the most important functional foods of the next decade. Follow Catharine @catherinearnston Follow Energy Bits @energybits Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 — Intro 01:12 — What Algae Actually Is (And Why Most People Misunderstand It) 04:24 — Spirulina vs Steak: The Protein Density Debate 07:45 — 100,000 Studies on Algae & Human Health 11:16 — The Modern Nutrition Crisis Explained 12:20 — Why Most Algae Supplements Lose Their Potency 18:48 — Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation & Spirulina Research 22:00 — How Spirulina Supports ATP & Cellular Energy 24:49 — Mitochondria, Free Radicals & The Electron Transport Chain 31:24 — Why Chronic Disease Accelerates After Age 40 36:34 — Brain Health, Neuroinflammation & Alzheimer's Prevention 39:22 — PTSD, Brain Scans & Veteran Recovery Results 41:37 — Cancer, Cellular Alkalinity & Otto Warburg's Research 43:15 — Men's Health, Iron Overload & Oxidative Stress 47:36 — Why Most Supplements Don't Work Synergistically 53:06 — Spirulina Dosage, Timing & Daily Use 55:04 — Blood Flow, Nitric Oxide & Erectile Health 57:57 — Chlorella for Detoxification, Gut Health & Recovery 59:58 — Chlorophyll, Serotonin & Gut-Brain Connection 01:04:55 — Constipation, Digestion & Natural Detox Strategies 01:06:22 — Catharine's Biological Age & Longevity Testing 01:08:46 — Shark Tank Rejection & Building EnergyBits 01:11:57 — Why Algae Is Still Misunderstood in America 01:16:23 — What "Ever Forward" Means to Catharine Arnston ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on Energy Bits with code EVERFORWARD Watch and subscribe on YouTube Catharine first appeared in episode 474
- 3 weeks ago1h 11m
EFR 943: Why Most Relationships Don't Heal Us and the Biggest Lie Men Believe About Strength and Love with Adam Roa
This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, Timeline and Audible. Poet, speaker, and transformational coach Adam Roa breaks down the modern crisis of masculinity, emotional safety, conscious relationships, and the hidden ways people abandon themselves in pursuit of comfort, validation, and love. This conversation explores why so many men feel lost, angry, disconnected, and emotionally shut down, how unresolved wounds show up in relationships, and why healing doesn't happen in isolation — it happens through safe connection. Adam shares powerful insights on balancing masculine and feminine energy, the difference between fireworks and mature love, why creativity is a wellness practice, and how saying "yes" to small intuitive nudges ultimately transformed his life and career. From conscious communication to emotional resilience, purpose, relationships, creativity, and modern masculinity, this episode is a deep exploration into what it actually means to become fully embodied and move Ever Forward. Follow Adam @adam.roa Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost, Angry & Emotionally Shut Down 01:36 – Adam Roa on Self-Love, Triggers & Conscious Relationships 04:20 – What a Truly Conscious Relationship Actually Looks Like 06:00 – Why You Don't Need to Be "Fully Healed" Before Love 09:10 – Emotional Safety & Learning to Communicate Honestly 13:05 – Masculinity, Modern Dating & Mixed Signals for Men 16:03 – Why Relationships Can't Make You Happy 18:21 – The Dangerous Fantasy of "Movie Love" 23:45 – The Hidden Expectations We Bring Into Relationships 24:25 – Personal Development & Rewriting Your Internal Stories 27:06 – Why Creativity Is a Wellness Practice 28:18 – Adam's Journey from Suppression to Spoken Word Poetry 32:06 – The Viral Poem That Changed Adam Roa's Life 33:23 – The Power of Saying "Yes" to Your Calling 34:03 – Why People Abandon Themselves Instead of Taking the Next Step 38:30 – Growth, Discomfort & Emotional Resilience 40:19 – The Biggest Lie Men Have Been Told About Strength 43:43 – Emotional Safety in Relationships & Masculine Leadership 47:24 – Communication Frameworks That Actually Work 50:10 – Masculinity Retreats, Men's Work & Emotional Capacity 52:03 – Why Warriors Historically Had to Be Poets 54:04 – The Yin & Yang of Masculinity and Emotional Balance 57:01 – King, Warrior, Magician, Lover & Male Archetypes 01:00:10 – Adam on Identity Shifts, Creativity & Reinvention 01:05:30 – Rapid Fire: Truth, Expression, Safety & Aliveness 01:08:19 – Why Simplicity Matters More Than Ever Today 01:11:00 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Adam Roa ----- Episode resources: Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Adam WHOOP: Track sleep, recovery, stress, HRV, training performance, and daily readiness with the wearable Chase has trusted for years Timeline Nutrition Mitopure: Support mitochondrial health, recovery, strength, endurance, and healthy aging with Mitopure Audible Free 30-Day Trial: Free 30-day Audible trial and start listening to audiobooks on the go
- 3 weeks ago1h 15m
EFR 942: Why Your Anxiety, Gut Issues & Exhaustion Might Be Stored Trauma (and how to finally release it) with Liz Tenuto
This episode is brought to you by Ancient & Brave, Strong Coffee Company and Audible. What if your anxiety, exhaustion, gut issues, insomnia, chronic tension, or even emotional numbness weren't random… but your body trying to communicate unresolved stress and trauma? Somatic healing expert and When the Body Speaks author Liz Tenuto—better known online as "The Workout Witch"—joiins us to unpack how trauma gets stored in the nervous system and why so many people stay stuck even after years of therapy, self-help, and "doing all the right things." Liz explains the science behind somatic healing, bottom-up nervous system regulation, neurogenic tremors, emotional release, chronic stress physiology, and how seemingly "normal" symptoms like jaw clenching, gut issues, fatigue, insomnia, and brain fog may actually be signs your body never fully completed the stress response. This conversation blends neuroscience, emotional healing, nervous system education, and practical tools into one of the deepest conversations yet on what it truly means to move Ever Forward. YOU WILL LEARN: Why trauma is physical, not just emotional The difference between top-down vs bottom-up healing How chronic stress silently changes the body Why high performers often normalize dysregulation The role of safety and co-regulation in healing The surprising power of tiny movements and somatic exercises How unresolved trauma can mask deeper layers of pain Why healing can lead to a more authentic and connected life Follow Liz @theworkoutwitch_ Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Trauma gets stored in the body 00:44 – What "bottom-up healing" means 01:00 – Why physical release creates emotional healing 01:33 – Neurogenic tremors explained 01:51 – Your body is your most honest messenger 03:09 – Giving yourself permission to not feel okay 06:11 – Is healing a luxury in modern life? 07:35 – When your body is quietly screaming at you 09:07 – Healthy coping vs hidden avoidance 11:42 – Why we always go to extremes with stress 14:21 – Can 5–10 minutes a day really heal stress? 16:12 – Signs trauma may be stored in your nervous system 19:58 – A simple vagus nerve exercise for relaxation 22:25 – Rocking movements & soothing the nervous system 25:14 – Gabor Maté's definition of trauma 26:56 – What is secondary trauma? 30:05 – Chase shares his PTSD healing journey 31:59 – Somatics vs talk therapy explained 35:11 – Why the jaw & psoas hold stress 36:09 – Why animals shake after stress (and humans don't) 38:54 – Why physical release creates emotional release 40:46 – The importance of safe people & co-regulation 43:08 – Signs your nervous system may be dysregulated 45:20 – Liz shares her trauma story 47:14 – Discovering somatic healing for the first time 49:39 – What somatic exercises actually look like 51:16 – Why gentle movement heals the nervous system 53:09 – Can you do somatic healing on your own? 54:20 – Reclaiming ownership of your body 55:50 – Healing trauma through unlearning survival patterns 57:43 – Somatics vs therapy: where should people start? 58:45 – Healing trauma you can't consciously remember 01:02:16 – Why avoiding trauma never truly works 01:03:09 – Trauma lives in your cells & tissues 01:05:57 – Healing creates ripple effects for others 01:09:57 – Liz on joy, hobbies & learning to play again 01:12:45 – What "Ever Forward" means to Liz 01:14:24 – "When the body speaks… are we listening?" ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on Tru Biome with code EVERFOFRWARD from Ancient a
About Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
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.
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