Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

This episode is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company, Supp Co, and WHOOP. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, psychologist and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe reframes addiction, compulsive behavior, and self-sabotage as intelligent coping strategies rather than personal failures. He explains why labeling people as "addicts" creates shame and traps identity, how early childhood and even preverbal experiences shape adult behavior, and why most habits don't change through awareness alone. Dr. Jaffe introduces his SPARO Behavioral Loop—stimulus, perception, activation, response, outcome—to show how emotions and bodily sensations, not events themselves, drive behavior. Together, they explore identity, responsibility without blame, growth mindset, emotional regulation, stoicism, belief systems, and why sustainable change comes from reshaping perception and nervous system responses rather than fighting behaviors directly. This conversation offers a compassionate, practical framework for breaking patterns and moving forward—without shame. Follow Adi @dradijaffe Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Addiction Is Not Your Identity 02:00 – Why Calling Someone an "Addict" Causes Harm 05:10 – The Thing Is Never the Thing 07:30 – Coping Starts Earlier Than You Remember 10:00 – Attachment, Safety, and Early Nervous System Wiring 14:45 – Resilience vs. Disconnection 17:20 – It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility 19:50 – The Sphere of Control Framework 23:30 – Perception Shapes Reality 25:45 – Introducing the SPARO Behavioral Loop 29:15 – Why Awareness Alone Doesn't Change Behavior 33:00 – Emotional Menus & Coping Patterns 35:20 – Changing Beliefs to Reduce Triggers 38:40 – Stoicism, Detachment & Emotional Regulation 41:30 – Identity Change Without All-or-Nothing Thinking 44:50 – Becoming Someone Who Can Change 48:05 – Choosing Your Hard 49:30 – How to Know You're on the Right Path ----- Episode resources: 15% off organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com FREE supplement companion app at https://www.Supp.Co/everforward  $30 off physical activity tracker 5.0 at https://www.Join.WHOOP.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at AdiJaffe.com

This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Audible and Strong Coffee Company. You've probably heard of the trauma responses fight, flight, and freeze — but there's a fourth response that may be shaping your life without you even realizing it: fawning. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton, PhD a clinical psychologist, trauma therapist, and author of Fawning, to understand why people-pleasing, over-accommodating, and self-abandonment are not personality flaws — they're intelligent survival responses your nervous system learned to keep you safe. You'll learn how fawning develops when fight, flight, or freeze aren't available — especially in childhood, unequal power dynamics, toxic relationships, and work environments where your safety or stability feels at risk. You'll also discover how living in a chronic fawn response can quietly disconnect you from your needs, your voice, your body, and your sense of self. This conversation helps you recognize why "just setting boundaries" often feels impossible, why you may disappear in relationships, and why choosing yourself can feel terrifying even when you know something needs to change. Most importantly, you'll hear why none of this means something is wrong with you — you make sense. If you've been stuck in survival mode, waiting for permission, approval, or safety outside yourself, this episode will help you understand what's been happening beneath the surface — and how you can begin moving forward by reconnecting with who you truly are. Follow Ingrid @ingridclaytonphd Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Introducing the "Fourth F": What Is Fawning? 02:16 – Why Fawning Is Not a Conscious Choice 03:40 – Power, Safety, and Why Fight or Flight Aren't Always Options 07:43 – Living in Chronic Survival Mode 09:27 – When Fawning Becomes Your "Personality" 12:09 – Empaths, Hypervigilance, and Nervous System Trauma 13:40 – Apologizing to People Who Hurt You 16:22 – Befriending Bullies as De-Escalation 20:29 – Gender, Power, and Why Context Matters 24:03 – Ignoring a Partner's Bad Behavior 26:43 – Toxic Hope vs Reality 28:27 – Presence as a Path Out of Fawning 31:24 – Reality as a Regulating Force 35:02 – Fawning in the Workplace & Overgiving 37:26 – Choosing Yourself for the First Time 40:29 – Becoming Who You Already Are 43:56 – Why "Just Set Boundaries" Fails Trauma Survivors 48:02 – Listening to Yourself as the Path Forward 51:12 – Writing Fawning & Seeing the Bigger System 55:06 – Somatic Tools to Regulate the Nervous System 01:02:27 – Health Costs of Chronic Fawning 01:04:03 – Self-Abandonment Explained 01:06:19 – What "Ever Forward" Means Through Trauma Healing ----- Episode resources: FREE electrolyte sample pack with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward FREE 30-day trial of my favorite audiobook app at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward 15% off organic lattes and coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get Dr. Clayton's book "Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back"

This episode is brought to you by Audible, SuppCo and Momentous. What if the foods you believe are "healthy" are quietly driving chronic inflammation, hormonal disruption, and behavioral issues in children? Julia Putzeys is here to expose the truth about ultra-processed foods, misleading food labels, artificial dyes, seed oils, and chemical additives hiding in plain sight. Julia breaks down why front-of-package marketing is designed to mislead consumers, how certain ingredients are still legal in the U.S. but banned abroad, and why simply "hitting your macros" is not the same as eating real, nourishing food. We explain how food additives impact children's brain health, gut health, metabolism, and long-term disease risk — and how parents and everyday shoppers can take back control at the grocery store. This conversation will empower you with practical tools to read ingredient labels properly, make smarter food swaps, and protect your family's health without falling into fear or overwhelm. ----- 00:00 – The Biggest Lie the Food Industry Tells 01:15 – Why "High-Protein" Processed Foods Are Still Dangerous 03:41 – Seed Oils & Chronic Inflammation Explained 05:35 – Why Food Labels Are Designed to Confuse You 08:10 – Are Brands Intentionally Misleading Consumers? 10:45 – Why Front-of-Package Claims Mean Nothing 12:49 – Ultra-Processed Foods vs Real Food 16:02 – Ingredient Order & Label Red Flags 18:07 – Why Modern Bread Is So Dangerous 19:41 – Artificial Dyes & Kids' Brain Health 23:36 – The Top 5 Most Dangerous Food Ingredients 27:54 – High-Fructose Corn Syrup & Hidden Sugars 31:32 – Artificial Sweeteners & Gut Damage 33:56 – Why Europe Bans Ingredients the U.S. Allows 37:48 – Ultra-Processed Foods & Chronic Disease 42:23 – How Parents Can Protect Their Children 56:10 – Why Calories ≠ Health 57:53 – What Is the Trash Panda App? 01:02:12 – How Trash Panda Rates Ingredients 01:08:20 – Consumer Power vs Big Food 01:10:10 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: FREE 30-day trial of Audible Try Supp.Co to see how your supps stack up Male hormone support stack from Momentous, code CHASECHEWNING Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This episode is brought to you by Joi & Blokes, Fatty15, and Strong Coffee Company. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD joins Ever Forward Radio to explore why true healing goes far beyond food, supplements, and exercise—and into the nervous system, emotional health, and human connection. Drawing from his new book Plant Powered Plus, Will explains how inflammation is driven by an inseparable triad of gut microbiome imbalance, immune dysfunction, and a compromised gut barrier, while also revealing how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, loneliness, and circadian disruption can prevent the body from ever feeling safe enough to heal. This episode clearly explains the gut–brain–immune axis, the role of parasympathetic "safety" states, why PTSD and trauma leave measurable signatures in the gut, and how practices like sunlight exposure, breathwork, meaningful relationships, and spiritual purpose are not "woo"—but biology.  Follow Will @theguthealthmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Introduction: Why You're Not Healing (It's Not Just Food) 01:30 – Inflammation, Strength & the Core Thesis of Plant Powered Plus 02:25 – 70% of the Immune System Lives in the Gut 03:40 – The Inflammation Trifecta: Dysbiosis, Gut Barrier & Immunity 05:10 – How Fast the Gut Microbiome and Gut Lining Can Heal 06:00 – 450,000 New Gut Cells Every Second 09:00 – Why the Body Wants to Heal (If We Let It) 10:00 – Morning Sunlight, Circadian Rhythm & Energy 11:30 – Gut Microbes Follow a 24-Hour Schedule 12:45 – Why the Immune System Is Active at Night 14:00 – Serotonin, Melatonin & Gut Repair 16:00 – Cortisol: When Stress Helps vs. Harms 18:30 – The Sympathetic Nervous System & "Berserker Mode 21:45 – How Chronic Stress Damages the Gut Barrier 24:00 – Trauma, PTSD & Inflammatory Disease 26:00 – Why You Can't Out-Diet Trauma 29:00 – Science, Pattern Recognition & the Mind–Body Connection 32:00 – Parasympathetic Healing: Safety, Rest & Digestion 34:00 – Breathwork, Meditation & Nervous System Regulation 36:00 – Human Connection as Medicine 38:30 – Loneliness, Mortality & Modern Society 43:00 – Why Meaningful Relationships Are Essential for Health 46:00 – Can You Be Healthy Without Deep Connection? 49:00 – Measuring Stress: HRV, Wearables & Inflammation 55:30 – Trauma, PTSD & the Gut Microbiome 58:00 – Healing Trauma and Healing the Gut Together 1:03:30 – Dr. Bulsiewicz's Personal Healing Story 1:09:30 – Reconciliation, Grief & Spiritual Healing 1:18:00 – Purpose, Faith & the Limits of Science 1:22:00 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Get 50% off any diagnostic labs with code CHASE at https://www.JoiAndBlokes.com/chase Get an additional 15% off the 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fatty acids https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward Save 15% on organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get Will's new book, Plant Powered PLUS Learn more at TheGutHealthMD.com

This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab and WHOOP. Today we sit down with interior designer, TV host, and wellness advocate Sabrina Soto to explore how our homes profoundly shape our mental health, nervous system, relationships, and sense of identity. Sabrina shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up in chaos and creating a safe haven as a teenager, to landing her first HGTV role through a Craigslist ad—and explains why design isn't about trends or perfection, but alignment. This episode explores the emotional weight of clutter, how environment influences cortisol and stress, why small changes can create massive life shifts, and how designing your space is ultimately about designing the life you want to live—one intentional step forward at a time. Follow Sabrina @Sabrina_soto Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why Your Home Might Be Keeping You Stuck 01:21 – Sabrina's Daily Wellness & Non-Negotiables 04:36 – How Home Design Directly Impacts Mental Health 05:21 – Childhood Trauma, Chaos & Creating a Safe Haven 06:15 – Why People Dread Coming Home (and How to Fix It) 09:12 – Creating "Vignettes" That Support Your Best Life 11:00 – Why Sabrina Rejects Design Rules & Trends 12:13 – How Life Phases Shape Your Design Style 13:01 – Music, Culture & Identity in Home Design 14:14 – Using AI Wisely (Without Losing Your Intuition) 15:09 – The Craigslist Ad That Changed Everything 18:25 – Acting "As If" Before the Opportunity Arrives 21:01 – Why You're One Phone Call Away From Changing Your Life 24:30 – Cuban Culture, Perfectionism & Letting Go 28:39 – How Sabrina Scans a Room in the First 60 Seconds 30:16 – The 5-Minute Declutter That Lowers Stress 32:22 – How to Refresh a Room With $500 35:16 – 3 Cheat Codes for Instant Room Elevation 36:20 – Where People Waste the Most Money in Design 39:49 – Timeless Design vs. Trends You'll Regret 42:25 – Should Your Whole Home Match? 43:27 – What HGTV Doesn't Show You About Makeovers 47:06 – Designing a Home That Calms the Nervous System 49:29 – When a Bedroom Makeover Saves a Marriage 52:14 – How Your Environment Creates a Ripple Effect in Life 56:48 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on the best men's skincare with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com Get the WHOOP 5.0 activity tracker at https://www.Join.WHOOP.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This episode is brought to you by Timeline, Strong Coffee Company and Fatty15. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, performance coach Natalie Hummel reframes what it truly means to be a high performer—arguing that excellence isn't built through discipline, talent, or mindset alone, but through nervous system mastery. Natalie explains how fear, pressure, and self-sabotage are not problems to eliminate but sensations to build capacity for, and why separating sensation from story is the key to performing with ease under stress. Together, we will explore identity, upper limits, resilience, flow states, and what high performance looks like in everyday life. This conversation offers a grounded, practical, and deeply human approach to performance—one rooted in presence, self-mastery, and the courage to feel what most people avoid. Follow Natalie @nataliehummelcoaching Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – What Is High Performance, Really? 01:10 – Pressure, Purpose, and Choosing Your Arena 03:40 – Is Life Happening To You or For You? 05:40 – Performance Mastery vs. Self-Mastery 07:50 – Fear, Ego, and the Nervous System 10:50 – Why Competition Really Means "Striving Together" 12:30 – Identity, Ego, and the Default Nervous System 14:50 – How Your Past Sets Upper Limits on Success 17:15 – Why Discipline Eventually Stops Working 20:10 – Revisiting the Places That Formed Your Nervous System 23:00 – Freedom From vs. Freedom To 28:45 – Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation 31:20 – Separating Sensation From Story 33:20 – What Resilience Actually Is 36:20 – How to Train Resilience (The Nightly Practice) 40:30 – Parenting as a High-Performance Practice 45:10 – Giving Up Discipline for Presence 47:50 – Expanding Capacity Under Stress 49:30 – Reframing Failure Without Identity Collapse 53:00 – Why You Must Acknowledge the Past (But Not Live There) 57:30 – Nervous System > Mindset 01:01:00 – Spiritual Bypassing and Wellness Culture Pitfalls 01:06:20 – Flow State, Ease, and Pressure 01:10:20 – Why Pressure Is a Privilege 01:14:15 – High Performance for Non-Athletes 01:18:30 – The One Practice That Changes Everything 01:20:20 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: FREE 3-day sample of MitoPure longevity gummies at https://www.Timeline.com/everforwardsample  15% off organic coffee and lattes with adaptogens and collage with no crash or jitters with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Extra 15% off 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fatty acids at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at NatalieHummelCoaching.com

In this expansive and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Apostle Kathryn Krick to explore faith, spiritual authority, healing, and what it truly means to live a life "ever forward." Kathryn unpacks the biblical foundation of apostleship, the modern restoration of spiritual gifts, and her belief that healing, deliverance, and miracles are meant to be accessible today—not confined to Scripture. This episode examines demonic oppression versus possession, the power of words and faith in daily life, navigating wilderness seasons, and why gratitude and obedience are essential to sustained spiritual growth. Kathryn also shares her improbable journey from years of obscurity to global revival, offering a powerful reminder that progress isn't always visible—but obedience always matters. Follow Kathryn @apostlekathrynkrick Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:01 – Welcome to Ever Forward Radio Introducing Apostle Kathryn Krick and today's conversation 02:10 – What Does "Apostle" Really Mean? Biblical foundations of apostleship and modern ministry 05:45 – Why the Book of Acts Matters Today Modeling faith through healing, deliverance, and miracles 07:00 – When God Feels Silent Seeking God, faith, and personal responsibility in spiritual growth 09:45 – "Revival Is Now" Explained What's missing in modern Christianity—and what's being restored 12:00 – Belief vs. Experiencing God Why intellectual faith isn't the same as transformation 15:04 – Personal Faith vs. Church Community Why both are necessary for spiritual maturity 16:03 – The Power of God and Spiritual Authority How healing and freedom occur biblically 18:53 – What Do Miracles Actually Look Like? Mental, emotional, and physical healing explained 21:12 – Can Spiritual Power Be Misused? Humility, surrender, and responsibility in ministry 24:58 – Faith, Wilderness Seasons & God's Timing Why valleys are necessary for spiritual growth 30:43 – The Power of Words and Gratitude How mindset, confession, and obedience shape outcomes 35:03 – Understanding God's Love (Not Condemnation) Breaking free from religious performance 42:12 – Demonic Oppression vs. Possession A grounded explanation of spiritual warfare 46:00 – Anxiety, Healing & Spiritual Authority Rejecting lies and reclaiming peace 53:01 – How to Know If You Need Deliverance Signs of spiritual oppression and freedom 01:01:29 – Waiting on God vs. Taking Action Obedience before results 01:03:35 – From Obscurity to Global Revival Kathryn's viral breakthrough and ministry explosion 01:11:33 – Living a Life Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Watch and subscribe on YouTube  

This epsiode is brought ot you by Quickbooks, Audible and Caldera Lab. What if the most important financial decision you ever make has nothing to do with investing, real estate, or your career—but who you choose as your partner? In this powerful episode of Ever Forward Radio, Chase sits down with attorney, financial expert, and author Pattie Ehsaie for a no-nonsense conversation about money, power, relationships, and financial independence—especially for women. Pattie breaks down why "never falling in love with potential" isn't cold, it's practical; why money remains the number one cause of relationship failure; and how financial independence is not about greed, but freedom. Drawing from her own journey as an immigrant, lawyer, and self-made financial authority, Pattie shares hard truths about hustle, mindset, modern dating dynamics, the "lonely male epidemic," stealth wealth, prenups, and why owning your financial future is the ultimate form of personal sovereignty. Follow Pattie @duchessofdecorum Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why Your Partner Is Your Biggest Financial Decision 01:35 – Meet Pattie Ehsaie & Her Core Philosophy on Money and Power 02:04 – "Never Fall in Love With Potential" Explained 04:10 – Dating a Broke Mindset vs a Broke Bank Account 04:56 – When You Support a Man, You Become His Mother 07:00 – Financial Red Flags Most Women Ignore 11:10 – The Money Talk: Credit Scores, Savings & Debt 12:09 – Why Money Is the #1 Reason Relationships Fail 13:33 – Why Men Fake Wealth (And Women Don't) 18:15 – What Happens When the Provider Loses Everything 23:20 – Why Financial Independence = Power 25:10 – Women Out-Earning Men & the "Lonely Male Epidemic" 29:18 – What's Wrong with Andrew Tate's Money Narrative 31:48 – How to Be a "Rich B*tch": The 5-Account System 36:28 – Why Starting to Invest Late Costs You Hundreds of Thousands 38:16 – Hustle vs a Broke Mindset 41:27 – Prenups, Assets & Protecting Your Future 42:53 – Women Who Did Money Right (Oprah, Taylor Swift) 44:36 – Fake Rich vs Real Rich (Why Housewives Go Broke) 50:13 – Pattie's Immigrant Story & Relentless Work Ethic 55:38 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Get 30% off six months of Quickbooks 20% off men's skincare and haircare with code EVERFORWARD at Caldera Lab FREE 1-month trial of Audible Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This epsiode is brought ot you by LMNT, Strong Coffee Company, Legion Athletics and Fatty15. After healing from Hodgkin's lymphoma in her 30s, Elissa Goodman turned her personal health crisis into a lifelong mission: helping others prevent and recover from cancer through holistic nutrition and mindful living. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from stress-driven corporate life to deep healing through green juicing, plant-based eating, and inner work like yoga, trauma release, and plant medicine. Elissa discusses how trauma, inflammation, and our toxic environment create the "cancer terrain"—and how we can reverse it with simple, nutrient-dense habits and radical self-love. Her story is not just about healing cancer but transforming one's entire way of living. Follow Elissa @elissagoodman Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – The Current Cancer Epidemic 03:00 – Diagnosis at 32 & Discovering Juicing 07:00 – Taking Healing into Her Own Hands 11:00 – The Power of One Question: "Are You Happy?" 15:00 – Losing Her Husband & What Holistic Healing Taught Her 21:00 – Top Anti-Cancer Foods & The Inflammation Connection 28:00 - Cacao, Grief, and Plant Medicine as Emotional Healing Tools 33:00 - The Cancer Terrain: Internal Environment vs. Genetics 38:00 - Detoxification Basics: Sweat, Sleep, & Simplicity 43:00 - Myths About Juicing, Water Fasting, and Sugar ----- Episode resources: Get a FREE electrolyte variety mix with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 15% on organic coffee and lattes wiht code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Get an additional 15% off the 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fatty acids at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward Get 20% off your entire first purhcase with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This episode is brought to you by Joi & Blokes, Troscriptions, and Caldera Lab. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD breaks down the truth behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, reframing them not as magic weight-loss shots but as hormone replacement therapies that reveal how dysfunctional most people's "weight-health hormones" have become. Ashley shares how digestion, nutrient status, genetics, and modern environmental pressures diminish the body's natural ability to regulate appetite, cravings, metabolism, and fat distribution — and why GLP-1 drugs can offer clarity but not a cure unless the underlying issues are addressed. She dives into muscle preservation, the limitations of BMI, the importance of fat-mass vs. scale weight, the root-cause approach to sustainable weight health, and what the future of GLP-1s means for generational wellness. This is a powerful conversation that blends science, personal insight, and actionable strategies to improve metabolic health — with or without medication. Follow Ashley @ashleykoffapproved Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – GLP-1 hype: weight loss, risks, and whole-body benefits 02:00 – What GLP-1 drugs actually do in the body 02:20 – Understanding "weight-health hormones" 03:00 – Why society is functioning with suboptimal hormones 12:00 – Why total weight doesn't matter — muscle, fat, and bone do 14:00 – BMI is broken and misleading 15:00 – Weight regain, muscle loss, and metabolism 17:00 – Genetics, survival traits, and appetite regulation 23:00 – Root-cause approach: digestion, nutrient status, vagus nerve work 26:00 – How GLP-1s validate hormone dysfunction 28:00 – Side effects like nausea and constipation explained 30:00 – Why digestive repair is essential for long-term success 33:00 – How GLP-1s quiet obsessive thoughts, cravings, and food noise 36:00 – Supplements that support GLP-1 and weight-health hormone function 38:00 – Hop extract research and natural "GLP-1 activators" 42:00 – Limitations of natural alternatives vs. true hormone replacement 1:12:00 – Glucose spikes, CGMs, and metabolic flexibility 1:27:00 – The future of GLP-1s and redefining "obesity" 1:28:00 – Generational weight health and epigenetics 1:29:00 – Final thoughts and Ashley's Ever Forward message ----- Episode resources: Get 50% off any diagnostic labs with code CHASE at https://www.JoiAndBlokes.com/chase  Try CALM and save with checkout code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Troscriptions.com/everforward  Get 20% off the best men's skincare with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get Ashley's book on Amazon

This episode is brought to you by Joymode, Strong Coffee Company and Cured Nutrition. In this high-energy and revealing episode, intimacy expert Dr. Susan Bratton, PhD joins us to explain why great sex is not just pleasurable — it's powerful. We explore how optimizing your sex life is the "fourth health factor" that most high achievers overlook, yet it plays a critical role in cognitive sharpness, hormone balance, longevity, and emotional resilience. Susan breaks down the science of pleasure, the importance of blood flow and nitric oxide, the difference between male and female arousal timing, and why communication is the foundation of great sex. From libido botanicals to red light therapy to "sexual biohacking," this episode is a no-BS guide to upgrading your health, relationships, and self-confidence — inside and outside the bedroom. "Sex is the fourth health factor. The longer you have hot, orgasmic sex, the longer, healthier, and happier your life is." Follow Susan @susanbratton Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Intro & Susan Bratton's wild setup 01:00 – Sexuality for high performance & longevity 03:00 – What is the "Fourth Health Factor"? 05:00 – Susan's sexless marriage and transformation 07:30 – What is "passionate, conscious lovemaking"? 10:00 – 20 types of orgasms and erotic learning 12:30 – Supplements, botanicals, and biohacking libido 15:00 – The Sex Life Bucket List (48 erotic playdates) 17:30 – Why novelty, not frequency, prevents boredom 20:00 – Bedroom communication = relationship foundation 22:00 – Male vs. female arousal: What most get wrong 25:00 – The 20-minute warm-up women actually need 28:00 – How orgasms support immune, brain & mood health 30:00 – Libido supplements: nitric oxide, herbs & more 35:00 – Cannabis, vibrators, and "training your pleasure" 38:00 – Sexual biohacking for physical & mental health 41:00 – Why clear communication is hotter than dirty talk 44:00 – "Say what you see": simple ways to talk in bed 46:00 – Tools for expanding pleasure (sex toys & tech) 49:00 – Penis pumps & vaginal red light therapy 52:00 – The truth about "mercy sex" and resentment 55:00 – GainsWave, orgasms after 60 & sexual recovery 58:00 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Try Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoyMode.com/everforward  Save 15% on organic coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Save 20% on Flow Gummies at https://www.CuredNutrition.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, WHOOP and Timeline. Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD joins us today to break down what brain fitness really means and why modern life is overwhelming a biological system that was never designed for today's pace. Dr. Porter explains how brain energy, neuroplasticity, breathwork, mitochondria, sleep architecture, stress physiology, light exposure, and daily rituals all influence our ability to think clearly, recover deeply, and perform at a high level. We explore the science behind neurogenesis, the glymphatic system, alpha and delta brainwave states, the impact of sugar and artificial sweeteners on cognitive decline, how breathing and light frequencies regulate the nervous system, and why most people are unknowingly compromising their sleep, metabolism, and cognitive output. Packed with actionable tools—from box breathing and SMR training to healthier morning routines, supplements, and digital hygiene—this episode is a masterclass on how to build a sharper brain and age better. Follow Dr. Porter @drpatrickporter Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:17 – Neuropruning, neurogenesis & brain voltage explained 01:18 – Why puzzles aren't brain fitness & the need for recovery 02:02 – How neuroplasticity works at any age 03:08 – Challenging the myth that humans can't grow new neurons 03:28 – DNA changes every 40 seconds & mindset's effect on cellular energy 04:42 – Optimism vs. pessimism on brain health 05:31 – The impact of modern sedentary living 08:52 – Light, circadian rhythms & how the body gets biological "codes" 09:54 – Why meditation and ancient practices matter for neuroplasticity 10:44 – The brain's energy demands during sleep 11:13 – Sugar, stress & metabolic dysfunction 12:16 – Tech overload & living in a world we weren't built for 13:19 – Why exercising first thing is harmful if cortisol is high 14:04 – SMR brainwave training & preparing the brain for the day 14:31 – How to enter alpha state through psychological breathing 15:30 – Breathwork as the best pre-workout 16:03 – Memory, aging & how recall networks degrade 17:49 – How environment, food & behavior shape brain performance 18:32 – Brazil study: music + frequencies improve cognitive retention 19:21 – Intelligence is energy, not innate talent 20:42 – Hypernesia, super-memory states & learning faster 21:19 – Stress collapses the brain's energy field 22:25 – The 2 p.m. biological crash & 20-minute reboot method 23:17 – Why you shouldn't drink coffee first thing in the morning\ 24:05 – WHOOP data & tracking recovery 28:35 – Fire, infrared, and ancient light patterns regulating cortisol 29:06 – Box breathing & Navy SEAL stress control 30:39 – The 4-4-8 breath for nighttime relaxation 31:31 – Photobiomodulation & brainwave entrainment results 32:48 – Cold plunging, testosterone & the body's adaptive response 33:57 – Pain, opioids & training the brain to regulate pain naturally 34:23 – Why TBIs need light—not darkness—for healing 35:02 – What's wrong with modern education 35:36 – Diving deeper into sleep health: "Sleep smarter" 36:28 – Why 6.5 hours may be optimal; deep vs. REM sleep 37:20 – The glymphatic system: brain "washing cycle" 38:12 – Why dehydration & late eating disrupt deep sleep 39:33 – Tracking sleep: analyzing Chase's data 41:08 – Coal miner sleep study: 1 minute of deep sleep 42:11 – Getting to delta faster improves brain repair 42:40 – Why many people clench & never unwind during sleep 43:06 – Breath is the foundation of all emotional regulation 44:11 – Using breath to process problems & create optimism 45:21 – Dementia study: increasing brain voltage reverses symptoms 46:20 – Kids vs. adults: why adults hold stress longer 47:03 – Applying breathwork anywhere in daily life 48:31 – Addiction is one solution to infinite problems—breath creates options 49:15 – Why most affirmations don't work 50:06 – Breath + emotion alignment for manifestation 51:37 – The worst thing for brain health: doing nothing 53:12 – Sugar & artificial sweeteners destroying brain health 54:27 – Pavlov, dopamine loops & our coffee addiction 56:04 – Pandemic stress accelerated brain aging 56:49 – How breath can change immune response & resilience 58:09 – Stress, perception & mitochondrial ATP 59:20 – Red light & brain energy: mitochondria producing 32× ATP 59:55 – Nasal vs. mouth breathing for brain optimization 01:00:23 – Yogic breath, pranayama & hemisphere balancing 01:01:11 – Should you breathe through left or right nostril 01:02:55 – Stress collapses neural function under pressure 01:03:34 – Why people fear brain decline but don't act 01:06:02 – Olive oil daily reduces Alzheimer's risk 01:07:00 – The sugar epidemic: 100 lbs/year 01:07:53 – Supplements: niacin, vitamin C, omega-3s 01:09:59 – How to know if you're inflamed 01:11:49 – Lab markers to track for brain health 01:13:20 – Iron, energy & the body's magnetic fields 01:14:05 – Algae, greens & light-activated nutrient strategies 01:16:23 – Measuring progress: HRV, community, daily walking 01:17:20 – Brain health by decade & sleep hygiene after 40 01:19:20 – Digital hygiene: limit phones after 8 p.m. 01:20:28 – Designing the perfect 24 hours for brain health 01:24:25 – The power of review, gratitude & problem-solving before sleep 01:25:13 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Save an additional 15% on C15:0 essential fatty acids at Fatty15.com/everforward  Save up to $60 on the WHOOP 5.0 activity tracker at Join.Whoop.com/everforward Get a FREE 3-day sample of MitoPure at Timeline.com/everforwardsample Watch and subscribe on YouTube  

This episod is brought to you by Cured Nutrition, Caldera Lab and Joi & Blokes. Dr. Jessica Shepherd—OB/GYN, clinical advisor for P-Volv, and author of Generation M—breaks down everything women need to know about perimenopause, menopause, and longevity. She explains why mindset is the foundation of midlife health, how declining estrogen affects every organ system, why only 8% of symptomatic women ever receive a diagnosis, and how common comorbidities rise 45% or more between ages 40–59. Dr. Shepherd shares science-backed strategies for navigating symptoms, improving metabolic and mitochondrial health, understanding the truth about hormone therapy after the flawed WHI study (which led to an 82% decline in prescriptions), and using exercise, protein, and muscle-building to protect cognition, heart health, and overall vitality. Whether you're a woman entering midlife—or a partner wanting to better support her—this conversation is a masterclass in women's health, empowerment, and aging well. Follow Jessica @jessicashepherdmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:01 - Intro & shocking stats: women live longer but spend more years in poor health; HRT prescriptions dropped 82% after 2002 00:28 - Muscle as the organ of longevity; women lose 3–5% per decade, accelerated after menopause 01:18 - Why estrogen decline shifts the whole body; Dr. Shepherd introduces herself and her mission in women's health 02:15 - Redefining women's health & longevity; why women aren't thinking about longevity soon enough 04:23 – Mindset, habits, and community as the foundation of midlife health 07:13 - Barriers to staying well: socioeconomic factors, upbringing, access, and misconceptions about wellness 09:33 - Women's current wellness landscape; societal expectations, caregiving burden, and systemic gaps 12:46 – Major healthcare gaps: lack of research, exclusion of women from clinical studies until the '70s, and only 3% of VC health funding going to women 17:30 – Pharma eliminating women's health divisions; downstream effects on innovation and access 19:10 – Perimenopause 101: defining terms, symptoms vs. cycles, 34+ possible symptoms, and why diagnosis is trick 24:45 – The cardiovascular danger of estrogen decline; heart disease as the #1 killer of women 27:02 – Stress vs. perimenopause symptoms; mood disorders peak between 45–55 29:48 – How HRT has evolved in the last 10–20 years; symptom relief and longevity benefits 32:32 – Why only 5% of women are on hormone therapy today; misconceptions and new guidelines 34:20 – WHI study deep dive: media panic, misinterpretation, lack of statistical significance, and lasting fear 39:06 – Risk vs. benefit: how to think about HRT decisions with your provider 41:51 – Chase shares his TRT story; quality of life, fertility considerations, and hormone literacy 45:16 – Dr. Shepherd's personal hormone story: cognition issues, testosterone, and starting estrogen at 46 48:12 – Supplements Dr. Shepherd uses: Vitamin D, creatine, CoQ10, Urolithin A 50:10 – Muscle, mitochondrial health, sarcopenia & glucose control: why resistance training is non-negotiable 52:25 – Movement, neuroplasticity, balance & cognition: why staying active protects the aging brain 55:12 – How partners can best support women in perimenopause: emotional support & shared routines 57:52 – The science of emotional support: social connection decreases pain, inflammation, and improves outcomes 59:22 – Menopause explained: average age, symptom timeline, and the hidden cellular changes 01:02:39 – Nutrition, glucose control, protein needs, alcohol & sugar intake, and metabolic health 01:07:07 – Protein requirements (1.0–1.2g/kg), resistance training, and why women must build muscle 01:09:37 – U.S. data: 55%+ of women report symptoms; only 8% diagnosed; why doctors miss it 01:12:34 – Which providers are best for menopause care & what certifications to look for 01:15:31 – Comorbidities rise 45% between 40–59: hypertension, thyroid, arthritis, sleep disorders & estrogen's role 01:18:25 – Is biohacking menopause possible? Current limits + ovarian longevity research 01:22:24 – Exercise as the ultimate biohack; sustainable movement for aging wel 01:23:19 – Final Q: How Dr. Shepherd lives Ever Forward — flexibility, pause, and growth ----- Episode resources: 20% off DREAM gummies with code EVERFORWARD at CuredNutrition.com/everforward 50% off any product or diagnostic labs with code CHASE at JoiAndBlokes.com/chase 20% off any men's skincare product with code EVERFORWARD at CalderaLab.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab and Audible. Author and mindset disruptor Carla Ondrasik unpacks the radical idea behind 'stop trying'. Carla challenges the culturally accepted virtue of "trying," revealing it as a fear response that keeps us stuck in inaction and self-sabotage. Through personal stories—from pitching hit songs to Cher to rewriting her own future through visualization—Carla shares why doing, not trying, is the true path to success. This conversation explores how trying shows up in our language, our relationships, and our goals, and offers clear, compassionate strategies for unlearning inherited patterns, setting boundaries, and building a life rooted in clarity and courageous action. Follow Carla @carlaondrasik Follow Chase @chase_chewning — 00:01 The Fear Behind Trying - Carla introduces the core message of her book and why trying is often rooted in fear and failure 02:10 Why We're Addicted to Trying - How instant gratification culture conditions us to avoid real effort and use "trying" as an escape hatch 06:46 Yoda, Gretzky, and the Myth of Noble Trying - Debunking iconic quotes and redefining effort vs. action 12:01 The Try Test: What Does It Even Mean to Try? - Carla's book-lifting exercise proves that trying is a mental illusion, not a physical act 15:19 Fear, Music Industry Boldness, and Doing Anyway - A powerful story about pitching a hit song to Geffen Records—and why doing beats hesitation 20:16 Excuses Are Just Rocks Under the Bridge - Why action requires clear motivation and how to move through fear by starting small 24:46 Inherited Trying and Manifesting Through Doing - Carla's unconventional childhood, visualization rituals, and how language shapes outcomes 31:41 The Airport Analogy: Why Trying Isn't Even an Option - Real-life examples where we would never say "I'll try"—and how to apply that clarity to everything 36:51 Trying vs. People-Pleasing: The Power of No - Why saying "I'll try" is often a fear-based way to avoid discomfort—and how to stop doing that 42:41 How to Hold Others Accountable to DoingSimple scripts to redirect vague language and inspire action in others 46:18 The Best Exercise to Escape the Try Loop - Carla's top recommendation: become aware of what "try" really means—and reject it 48:06 The Power of Silence and Doing in Private - Why your goals get stronger when you stop announcing them—and how to let results speak for themselves 52:21 Failure, Courage, and Public Vulnerability - Carla shares her fear, failures, and learning curve while writing and launching the book. 56:13 What "Ever Forward" Means to Carla - A personal reflection on living forward with purpose, urgency, and collective inspiration — Episode resources: Save 20% on the Hair Care System from Caldera Lab with checkout code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Get your first audio book for FREE with your 30-day trial of Audible at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at CarlaOndrasik.com

In this second part of the conversation, Dr. Scott Sherr returns to unpack one of the most fascinating compounds in modern mitochondrial medicine — methylene blue. Once used as the first FDA-approved antimicrobial drug, methylene blue is now being rediscovered as a powerful mitochondrial optimizer that helps the body both produce and detoxify energy at the same time. Dr. Sherr breaks down how it enhances ATP production, improves focus, endurance, and recovery, and even helps with travel fatigue and brain fog. He explains how methylene blue works at the cellular level, why quality and dosing matter, and clears up common myths and controversies — including its relationship with nitric oxide, serotonin, and safety concerns. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking more consistent, sustainable energy, this episode will help you understand how to use methylene blue safely and effectively to support performance and longevity. Follow Scott @drscottsherr Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:01 What Is Methylene Blue? — A 150-year-old molecule repurposed for mitochondrial health 02:13 From Blue Jeans to Medicine — The strange evolution from textile dye to the first FDA-approved drug 04:48 How It Works — The only compound that helps your cells both make and detoxify energy 06:52 Cyanide Antidote — How methylene blue restores mitochondrial function, even in toxin exposure 09:05 Real-World Results — Patient stories of fatigue recovery and performance optimization 11:34 Who It's For — From chronic illness to high performers seeking clean energy 13:31 Performance & Recovery Benefits — Endurance, anaerobic performance, and muscle recovery 16:18 Recovering Faster, Training Harder — How methylene blue enhances oxygen use and heart rate recovery 18:20 How to Cycle It — When and how often to take methylene blue for best results 20:31 Travel & Jet Lag Protocols — How methylene blue acts like oxygen at altitude and in airplanes 23:29 Methylene Blue for the Everyday Person — Calm, clean energy without the crash 26:33 The Importance of Quality & Purity — How to identify pharmaceutical-grade methylene blue and avoid contaminants 27:57 What to Look for in a Supplement — USP grade, certificates of analysis, and testing standards 30:51 Counterfeit Supplements & Amazon Scams — Why most methylene blue products don't meet purity claims 33:54 How to Take It — Solubility, timing, and why troches work best 36:09 Stacking with Red Light Therapy — Synergy between methylene blue and photobiomodulation 39:10 Dosage Guidelines — How to titrate, start low, and find your personal sweet spot 42:08 Who Should Avoid It — Blood pressure medications, SSRIs, pregnancy, and other contraindications 43:48 Clearing Up the Controversy — Why experts disagree on nitric oxide and serotonin effects. 45:23 The Nitric Oxide Debate — How dose determines whether methylene blue helps or hinders 47:51 Blue Brain Myths & Social Media Clickbait — The truth about the "blue brain" narrative 49:30 Final Thoughts — Safe dosing, cycling, and the future of mitochondrial optimization ----- Episode resources: Part one "The #1 Thing Killing Your Mitochondra & How to Stop it Today" Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at Troscriptions.com/everforward

In this moving Veterans Day episode of Ever Forward Radio, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Forest opens up about his personal battle with depression, grief, and identity loss after 25 years of service — and how psychedelics became a catalyst for healing, love, and authentic living. He and Chase explore the mental-health crisis among veterans, the epidemic of loneliness and suppressed emotion in men, and how plant medicine, breathwork, and community can help reconnect us to meaning and purpose. Forest shares insights from his book Trip of a Lifetime: The Psychedelic Guide to Healing, Loving & Living, explaining that true recovery requires vulnerability, relational healing, and learning to open the heart — whether through psychedelics or other integrative practices. Follow Ben @benjamin.forest.bliss Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Introduction & U.S. mental-health statistics 02:22 – A cultural depression: loneliness, disconnection & anxiety 04:29 – Playing a role vs. discovering the authentic self 07:07 – The military, identity, and emotional suppression 10:30 – Masculinity, vulnerability, and the loneliness epidemic 13:00 – Grief, alcohol, and the cost of unprocessed emotion 15:30 – Healthy masculinity and belonging after service 18:00 – The biology of belonging & the need for community 20:10 – Losing identity and brotherhood after leaving the military 23:10 – Lessons learned from 25 years in uniform 24:30 – Healing, loving, and living: wounds and relational repair 27:30 – Learning to love well and open the heart 28:45 – Doing life "right" and rediscovering joy 31:00 – Psychedelics as heart-openers & catalysts for healing 34:30 – Veterans leading the way for psychedelic legalization 38:40 – Alternatives to psychedelics: breathwork & somatic therapy 44:00 – Integration: applying lessons after the trip 46:50 – The danger of ego, money, and misuse in plant-medicine circles 49:50 – Writing Trip of a Lifetime and lessons learned 54:30 – Advice to young service members: asking for help is strength 56:16 – What "Ever Forward" means to Benjamin Forest ----- Episode resources: Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Benjamin

This episode is brought to you by Troscriptions. Tired, drained, and ready for a change? You are not alone. In fact, 94% of Americans experience some degree of mitochondrial dysfunction that is possibly leading to unwanted symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, and even poor mental health. In this episode with Dr. Scott Sherr, MD you will learn how modern life has made us evolutionarily unfit for our environment, and why living in constant fight-or-flight mode leads to what he calls "the sympathetic spiral of doom." Together, we explore early warning signs of cellular decline, the link between mood and mitochondria, and practical strategies for restoring balance — from better sleep and parasympathetic recovery to optimizing nutrition and lab testing. This episode is a masterclass in understanding your body's energy systems and how to reclaim your vitality at the cellular level. Follow Scott @drscottsherr Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:01 What Is Mitochondrial Dysfunction? — 94% of U.S. adults struggle with energy and detoxification. 01:28 Meet Dr. Scott Sherr — His background in internal medicine and health optimization. 04:00 The Science of ATP — How your body creates 150 pounds of energy every day — and the hidden cost. 06:58 What's Breaking Our Mitochondria — Sugar, medications, toxins, and chronic stress. 09:28 Why We're Not Built for Modern Life — Evolutionary mismatch and constant overstimulation. 12:52 Energy Production vs. Detoxification — The "plumbing" analogy that explains cellular backup. 15:48 Early Warning Signs — Fatigue, mood swings, slow recovery, and why energy equals emotion. 20:59 You Can Feel Fine and Still Be Unhealthy — Why "not sick" doesn't mean "optimized." 24:53 Optimizing Cellular Health — Nutrient testing, heavy metals, inflammation, and resilience between ages 21–30. 27:54 The #1 Mitochondrial Killer: Stress — Why sympathetic overdrive is the hidden threat to energy. 30:41 The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom — How stress hormones shut down energy production. 35:59 Breaking the Spiral — Awareness, HRV, recovery, and restoring nervous system balance. 41:46 The Role of Safety and GABA — How feeling unsafe keeps you stuck in fight-or-flight. 46:49 Biohacks That Actually Work — GABA, sauna, sleep, and Dr. Sherr's nightly recovery ritual. 49:31 Modeling Health for the Next Generation — Mindfulness, meditation, and leading by example. 53:15 Ever Forward — Energy as currency and the art of being both present and progressing. ----- Episode resources: Take the energy quiz and see how Troscriptions can help you take your life back. Use code EVERFORWARD at checout. Watch and subscribe on YouTube

Olivia Amitrano — founder of Organic Olivia and now recording artist OLIVIA — returns to explore the art of reinvention, inner child healing, and overcoming the fear of the unknown. Olivia opens up about shedding the identity that built her success, rediscovering creativity through play, and learning to trust herself again after a period of deep change. She shares how solo travel, sobriety, and stillness led her back to her truest self, and how embracing imperfection and presence opened the door to her next evolution as an artist. Together, we discuss the courage it takes to outgrow old versions of yourself, why creative play is medicine, and how being present — not perfect — is the ultimate definition of living Ever Forward. Follow Olivia @oliviaamitrano Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome Back, Olivia 02:00 – Reflecting on Growth Since the First Interview 04:00 – "This Is Not the Last Thing You'll Create" — Letting Go of Old Identities 06:00 – Rediscovering Self-Trust Through Solo Travel and Sobriety 10:00 – Meeting New Versions of Yourself in Change 12:00 – Building Self-Trust Through Small, Consistent Promises 14:00 – Recognizing When a Season Is Ending or Beginning 16:00 – Overcoming Fear by Doing It Anyway 18:00 – Showing Up Scared and Breaking Creative Superstitions 19:30 – The Inner Child as a Guide to Wholeness 22:00 – Understanding the Inner Child Through Internal Family Systems 28:00 – Early Childhood Wounds and How They Shape Adulthood 31:00 – The Power of Play, Curiosity, and Wonder in Healing 36:00 – Unlearning Perfectionism and the "Inner Manager" 39:00 – Reconnecting With Creativity and Letting Go of Control 42:00 – Play as Presence and the True Nature of Creativity 44:00 – Parenthood, Presence, and Play as Medicine 46:00 – Art as a Healing Practice and Path to Wholeness 50:00 – Redefining Success, Rest, and the Value of "Nothingness" 54:00 – Minimalism, Money, and the Courage to Start Over 56:00 – Honoring the Women in Her Lineage and Choosing Freedom 59:00 – Meeting Yourself Again: The Power of Stillness and Solitude 01:04:00 – Serving Others Through Your Unique Gifts 01:08:00 – Writing "All This Time" for Her Inner Child 01:12:00 – Creative Channeling, Flow, and Letting Go of Perfection 01:16:00 – Embracing Every Version of Yourself Through Music 01:18:00 – Redefining "Ever Forward": From Growth to Presence ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on my favorite CBD products at https://www.CuredNutrition.com/everforward Save 50% on any diagnostic lab at https://www.JoiAndBlokes.com/chase  Save 15% on the Coffee Booster with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube Olivia's first epsiode on Ever Forward Radio in ep 784

This episode is brought to you by Audible, Fatty15 and LMNT. Today I we sit down with psychotherapist and author Jessica Baum to explore how our earliest attachment patterns and trauma bonds shape the way we love, connect, and heal. Drawing from her groundbreaking new book SAFE: A Process for Creating Safe and Intimate Relationships with Yourself and Others, Jessica explains how the body stores implicit memory, why safety—not strength—is the gateway to healing, and how we can transform our nervous system responses to build secure, authentic relationships. Together, Chase and Jessica dive into the neuroscience of trauma healing, the difference between familiar love and real safety, the role of co-regulation, and how facing your own fears of abandonment can lead to the deepest peace and connection you've ever known. Follow Jessica @jessicabaumlmhc Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why we repeat unhealthy relationship patterns 02:00 – How childhood attachment and body memory shape love 04:00 – Safely feeling what we've suppressed 06:00 – When healing triggers hidden trauma 07:30 – Safety as the gateway to true healing 10:00 – The science of trauma healing and earned security 13:30 – Safe love vs. familiar love 15:30 – Vulnerability, intimacy, and doing the work 17:00 – Healing while single vs. within a relationship 18:00 – Finding anchors: people who help you feel safe 19:30 – Why we crave love even after pain 20:50 – Mistaking intensity for love and trauma bonding 23:30 – Starting the work and finding support 25:00 – How to "therapy yourself" and identify core wounds 27:00 – How trauma lives in the body 30:00 – The nervous system, polyvagal theory, and safety cues 33:00 – Understanding nervous system states (ventral, sympathetic, dorsal) 35:00 – Co-regulation and energetic connection 38:00 – How to recognize a trauma bond 41:00 – Learning to be safe alone 43:00 – Healing abandonment and generational patterns 47:00 – Revisiting childhood wounds without parents 50:00 – Parenting, awareness, and intergenerational healing 52:00 – "It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility" 54:00 – Talking to your inner child and resourcing safety 56:00 – Anchors, inner and outer, for emotional regulation 59:00 – Revisiting painful memories and integrating trauma 01:00:30 – How trauma healing improves physical health 01:03:00 – Compassion, memory, and changing your past 01:06:00 – The role of compassion in creating safe relationships 01:09:00 – The science and humility behind SAFE 01:13:00 – Redefining "Ever Forward": slowing down to heal ----- Episode resources: Get Jessica's book for FREE with your 30-day trial of Audible  Get an additional 15% off the already discounted 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fatty acids at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward  Get a FREE variety sample pack of LMNT electrolytes with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab, Legion Athletics and Cured Nutrition. In this high-energy episode, I sit down with Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi (formerly BeachBody), to uncover what it truly takes to stay fit, healthy, and motivated at any age—especially after 40. Carl shares the honest truth about hating workouts, why consistency trumps complexity, and how his own struggles inspired the creation of Shakeology and countless effective fitness programs. From breaking the myth of "more is better" to championing the power of 25-minute workouts, Carl explains how to build muscle, lose fat, and achieve longevity without perfection. He reveals how accountability, community, and mindset drive real transformation—and how the best way to help yourself might be by helping someone else. Whether you're looking to get shredded, manage weight over 40, or just finally stick to a routine, this episode is packed with practical, sustainable advice. Follow Carl @carldaikeler Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Intro and why this episode matters 01:18 – Carl's mission: help people get healthy with minimal daily effort 03:35 – The water ski test for longevity at 61 04:23 – Accountability: the real key to transformation 06:04 – Starting small: 100 squats, 50 pushups, save a life 07:53 – Why leading by example isn't enough—lead by invitation 10:22 – Carl admits he hates working out (and how he still does it daily) 13:09 – Shakeology: solving his own problem with vegetables 16:06 – The importance of quality and integrity in supplements 17:34 – The Body difference: short, effective workouts that stick 19:42 – Physical poverty: Carl's metaphor for neglecting your body 23:50 – Just show up: the spoon and starfish stories 26:12 – Why helping others makes you more accountable 27:18 – How Carl shaped company culture around health 30:25 – Reducing temptation: removing the sugar minefield 34:25 – Fitness by decade: what changes in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s 36:14 – Stop over-optimizing: why you don't need gadgets to succeed 37:30 – Power 90 to P90X: the foundation of scalable fitness 40:08 – Quantified vs qualitative health: how you feel matters 42:51 – Wine bottles to weights: Judy's lifestyle transformation 44:23 – Blue Zones, simplicity, and living past 100 45:47 – Carl's "secret sauce" for longevity: Don't quit 49:59 – Keeping it simple: what makes Body programs work 52:26 – Time under tension and progressive overload: the winning formula 53:22 – Fitness seasons: when to go hard, when to scale back 56:12 – The power of community and hybrid workout calendars 57:00 – Red flags in fitness: obsession with one modality 59:20 – Belvital: a hormone health game-changer for women 01:00:54 – New P90X Generation Next and what's coming in 2026 01:02:33 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Get 20% off the Hair Care system with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  BOGO sale on Whey+ protein powder, 20% off entire first purchase with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com  20% off Serenity Gummies with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube