Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Bjoern Woltermann is the Founder and CEO of Katalyst, the world's most efficient workout. Katalyst is the first and only full-body Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training designed and FDA-cleared for home use.  Bjoern discovered EMS training after he had injured his lower back and was told he needed to strengthen his core. He began using EMS to build muscle and in just 20 minutes, he achieved to...

Robert J. Davis, PhD, is a health journalist with a public health background as well as the Author of The Healthy Skeptic: Cutting Through the HYPE About Your Health . As a journalist, Robert realized how much people are trying to lobby for their new exercise routines, diets, and hospitals. That opened his eyes to all the money and propaganda involved in skewing science and persuading the public t...

This time of year you may find yourself traveling more, especially on an airplane. Whether across the state or across the country, airline travel exposes you to a lot things outside of your normal ecosystem. You also run more of a risk of dehydration, poor blood circulation, increased stress, and so many other things that fight for your wellness. In this episode Chase his top seven ways that airpl...

Max Gomez is the Co-Founder and CEO of Breathwrk, a human performance company whose mission is to empower people through breathwork. After trying breathing exercises on his therapist's couch, Max realized that breathwork not only helped him manage his depression and anxiety, but it improved his sleep, endurance, and focus. Having studied neuroscience in college, he was thrilled when he discovered...

Chris O'Dowd is the Founder and CEO of WIN Reality, a virtual reality company geared towards baseball and softball players. WIN Reality is not just a game, it's a completely immersive training experience. WIN Reality's mission is to help athletes hone their skills, improve their performance, and simply get better. As a tech-enthusiast and former professional baseball player, Chris knows the ins an...

Welcome back to your monthly relationship health episode with Chase and his wife May. In this conversation, the couple share what life has been like in their 8+ plus years as not only an interracial but interfaith relationship. They share insights and tips on how to best go about religious events and how especially now going into the holiday season they are finding a health balance between honorin...

Erin Elizabeth Downing is a yogi, healer, meditation expert, and author of Kundalini Yoga Demystified: A Modern Guide to What It Is and How to Practice It . Through Kundalini yoga, meditation, and other healing modalities, Erin has found her soul's purpose and began to transform her life from the inside out. In this discussion, Erin and Chase explore the world of Kundalini yoga, the fascinating wa...

Chris Mirabile is the Founder and CEO of NOVOS, the first and only company that addresses human aging by targeting the nine hallmarks of aging. Alongside the world's top experts in the aging field, NOVOS has developed a line of supplements that promote longevity. Chris explains that our chronological age is entirely distinct from our biological age . Determining our biological age, he says, can te...

The past two years have presented a ton of challenges that have put a dent in a lot of people's health and wellness goals. FitBody Bootcamp CEO and fitness entrepreneur Bryce Henson says that very few people are exempt from having to overcome setbacks in their fitness journey. For Bryce, the big problem he had to solve was how to keep his business afloat while navigating ever-changing mandates in...

"I didn't give up sugar by virtue; I gave it up by necessity." When it comes to nutrition, nobody doubts that sugar is the  bad guy . But for too many, that doesn't make it any easier to avoid giving in to their sweet tooth. Today's guest, Molly Carmel, knows that feeling, and has dedicated her life to helping others break up with sugar and improve their relationship with food overall. She encoura...

Joe DiStefano is a global authority on how to optimize wellness and longevity on the path to improving fitness and sports performance. After over 17 years of professional experience in the fitness industry, Joe has had the opportunity to coach some of the world's top athletes, instructed over 100 live events in 15+ countries, and spoken on the TED stage. In today's multifaceted discussion, Joe giv...

Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD is the Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University. Her work in precision medicine involves tracking data flows via wearables for her patients, who range from corporate executives to professional athletes. Initially developed as a medical model for cancer research, precision medicine is now being used more broad...

In this discussion, Chase dives into Rachel Gregory's research on the ketogenic diet, the best ways to improve your physical performance, and why it's important to shed light on metabolic flexibility. Rachel is a Board-Certified Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Podcaster, and Founder of MetFlex Life. Rachel has found passion and meaning in educating others about the power of nut...

In today's conversation, John Wolf shares a journey that saw him emerge from the depths of grief and loss to undergo a holistic transformation that ultimately led him to be the Chief Fitness Officer at Onnit. Having lost many of the people closest to him early in his life, John quickly found himself descending down a path of drug addiction. He talks about the years of inner work that he did (and c...

In this solo episode, Chase answers your questions from a recent Instagram Q&A. He discusses which is best to prioritize for fat loss; sleep, diet, or exercise? How can you increase your satiety to feel fuller longer? And what happens to most males after age 30 regarding their metabolism and testosterone levels? Chase is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach with a Bachelor'...

Studies show that, when performing any given task, we're giving our attention to that task only half the time. Yet, as our guest explains, this is by design . Because we are overwhelmed with information (i.e. senses) every time we make a decision, our brains pay attention to be able to home in on the most important information we need at that particular moment. Listen in as Dr. Amisha Jha does a d...

In this solo episode, Chase gives his thoughts on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and his own life-changing sessions as Field Trip Health.   It was through the various studies conducted through Field Trip Health that Chase was truly exposed to the world of ketamine and its enhancing benefits to the psychotherapeutic process.   What was especially impactful for him was learning about the almost cur...

Do you ever wonder why we exist here on planet Earth? With all the pressure and messaging from society and religion to be a certain way, have nice things, make more money, and reach a certain status, it's often hard for us to realize the essence of being human, which is that our worth and power lie within us.  Best-selling author Doug Cartwright has learned that "if you're using something external...

Behind the curtain, our gut is responsible for putting our body into working order. As it breaks down the foods we eat, our gut absorbs nutrients that support our body's functions — from energy production to hormone balance, skin health to mental health, and even toxin and waste elimination. The vast majority of our immune system is made up in our gut, so shouldn't' we be treating it better? Dr. M...

Ronan Levy is a pioneer in the therapeutic psychedelics industry. He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health. With centres opening across North America, Field Trip Health helps people to heal and heighten their engagement with the world via the healing modality of psychedelics. "There's doubt about it. We are in a psychedelic renaissance," says Ronan, referring to the recent dra...

With more and more research emerging around the long-term risks associated with traditional over-the-counter brands, says Nina Mullen, "we're at a specific moment where mainstream consumers are more aware of the risks and just want to find holistic solutions." She adds that not only naturopathic doctors, but even conventional medical professionals are starting to take notice of these disconcerting...

Our outer world is a direct reflection of our inner world, and optimal health is all about adopting the right habits that support those two worlds. It all starts with the self-awareness and openness to change embodied in Ayurvedic medicine. It's a healing system which teaches us that change is an intrinsic quality in nature, and so why shouldn't we see that reality of continuous change in ourselve...

Trevor Blattner is the founder of Redefining the Top 1% .  He promotes the concept of Shepherd Leadership—a modern form of leadership that encourages leaders of all sorts to guide, support, and uplift their people. Shepherd Leadership is an enlightened approach that Trevor developed over 20 years of research, coaching, and expertise. It is a model that breaks free of the antiquated and regressive...

Dr. Jonathan Leary, DC is the Founder and CEO of Remedy Place, the world's first social wellness club dedicated to bringing guests back into balance through social self-care.  Having opened in January of 2020, two months before the world temporarily shut down, Jonathan and Remedy Place have had to adapt to the changes and healthcare skepticism that came along with the pandemic. As the first and on...

Today's conversation is a sobering deep dive into the highly controversial but crucial subject that is the COVID-19 vaccine, featuring Jonathan Baktari MD. Dr. Baktari is the CEO of e7 Health, a Las Vegas-based company focused on preventative health and wellness. He kicks off the conversation with a high-level explanation of exactly what a vaccine is . The goal of a vaccine, he says, is to take ad...