Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

The one and only Sam Visnic is back to talk about using hypnotherapy to heal your physical health, gut health, and even IBS and chronic pain. He busts some myths and misconceptions of hypnosis and explains how hypnotherapy can help you reach new levels of health and wellness. Sam has utilized hypnotherapy in his practice for over 20 years. He’s seen people use hypnotherapy to overcome a wide range of health issues from PTSD to IBS and chronic pain. Have you ever considered using hypnotherapy in your healing journey? Either way, after this episode, you’ll definitely be more informed and more open to it! Sam Visnic is a Certified Massage Therapist specializing in neuromuscular and clinical massage, as well as a Certified Corrective Exercise Therapist. He’s also the host of Who Knows This?? Podcast. Follow Sam Visnic @releasemuscletherapy Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Key Highlights What is hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic practice that uses guided hypnosis to help a client reach a transcendent-like state of focus, concentration, diminished peripheral awareness, and heightened suggestability. Sam explains how hypnotherapy and sensory-based focus can be used in therapeutic processes to reconstruct our internal experience. He notes the similarities and differences between hypnotherapy, meditation, and mindfulness. The world is so stimulating that many of us have realized we’re not as relaxed as we think we are. That’s why people feel loopy and out of it after their first hypnotherapy session - it’s because they’re actually relaxed and they’ve forgotten what that feels like. Once you build that awareness, you can begin cultivating more of that in your life. Sam describes how creating deep change isn’t harder than creating simple change… it just requires a different set of skills. Resilience is one of the best skills you can develop to create change, maintain momentum, and accomplish your goals. People are using hypnotherapy to change the gut microbiome, improve gut health, and even heal IBS. How? Does hypnotherapy work just as well as the FODMAP diet? Tune in to find out! Lastly, Sam highlights the benefits of hypnotherapy in treating chronic pain. Episode resources: Save 15% with code CHASE on any Momentous product at https://www.LiveMomentous.com/chase  Save 15% on instant organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/JdRqadvqzKQ  EFR 463: Pain Science and Bridging the Gap Between Muscle Therapies with Sam Visnic EFR 691: The Four Agreements of Pain and How to Maximize Every Opportunity in Your Life with Sean Pastuch EFR 673: Reframe Your Relationship with Pain and Develop a Stronger Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Kevin Marryshow

Humble the Poet goes deep about all things self-love, romantic love, overcoming societal pressures, and the true value of self-awareness and vulnerability. He highlights a few concepts from his new book, “How to Be Love(d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection, & Loving Your Way to a Better Life”. We all want a better, easier life, and we all want love. We all want to love and be loved… but what stops us from experiencing that and how can we create more pathways for love to enter our lives? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode.  Humble the Poet (Kanwer Mahl) is a Canadian-born artist, rapper, spoken-word poet, international best-selling author, and former elementary school teacher with a wildly popular blog with over 100,000 monthly readers. He is the author of “Unlearn”, “Things No One Else Can Teach Us”, and most recently, “How to Be Love(d)”.   Follow Humble the Poet @humblethepoet Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Humble the Poet sheds light on his upbringing as a child of immigrants, from the fomo of celebrating holidays to the subtle awards for Americanizing yourself. What is society? What is society trying to pressure you to do? When you reflect on that, you begin to see the distinction between reward and punishment, needs and wants, truth and falsehoods. Why is it so hard to find love or to keep love? If you find yourself thinking that in a relationship, ask yourself: is this actually love? Love should not be demanding anything of you, other than honesty and presence. Humble shares the meaning behind his quote: “Love is the breeze, the work that we have to do is to open the sail.” Vulnerability is the key that unlocks love in all forms. If you don’t have love in your life, maybe your sail is just closed. How is vulnerability different than honesty? Tune in to hear Humble’s answer! Humble describes why we should abandon the concept of good and bad. We’re more in control of our relationship with ourselves. If we were kinder on ourselves, it’d be easier to be kinder to others. One of the biggest mistakes we make with love is measuring its value through a timeline. Love doesn’t have a timeline. To Humble, it’s all about creating pathways of love. Episode resources: Save 10% on MitoPure with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.TimelineNutrition.com/everforward  Save 20% on For Today at-home male fertility test kit with code EVERFORWARD at https://testlegacy.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/uDuHYKwiesU  Visit his website Buy his newest book, How to Be Love(d) by Humble the Poet  

Narcissism Negotiator Rebecca Zung is here to share her must-know secrets to negotiating with narcissists and slaying the bully. She breaks down what narcissism is, how to tell someone is a narcissist, and how to navigate your triggers around narcissism so you can stop feeling like a victim. Rebecca says narcissists are the most toxic personalities on the planet. With over 19 million people diagnosed with Narcissism Personality Disorder, she also believes narcissism to be a new epidemic and potentially even a pandemic. So, how do we navigate a world where narcissism runs rampant? Rebecca Zung is a Narcissism Negotiation Expert, top 1% attorney, YouTuber, author, and speaker. Rebecca teaches people strategies and tactics for navigating narcissism in a powerful way. In her brand-new book, “Slay the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win”, she gives you a simple formula which takes you from feeling like a victim to being victorious. Follow Rebecca Zung @rebeccazung Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Key Highlights What is narcissism? Rebecca describes a narcissist as someone who feels completely empty inside and desperate for air, attention, or really anything. They’re unable to be empathetic and they’re in constant pain. They have a big hole inside of them that they want you to fill, but no matter how much you try, it can’t be filled. It’s important to acknowledge that there are people diagnosed with Narcissism Personality Disorder and there are people with narcissistic traits or tendencies. What are the signs and behaviors of narcissism? Rebecca breaks down how to tell someone is a narcissist or is being victimized by a narcissist. You negotiate every day of your life, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep. How? Listen in to learn the various ways you negotiate with yourself and others throughout daily life. The 3 secrets to handling a narcissist: Don’t run, make a U-turn, and break free. Rebecca offers her top tips and advice on navigating your triggers around narcissism and negotiating with a narcissist. Can a narcissist ever heal and break free from narcissism? Tune in to find out! Episode resources: Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Save 20% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Paleovalley.com/everforward  Pre-order her book, Slay the Bully Learn more at RebeccaZung.com Subscribe to her YouTube channel Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss EFR 030: How to Negotiate Anything with FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss

Meet the Zenchronicity Sisters as they shine light on the power of psychedelic medicine, soul work, and the dire need for a mental health revolution in America. Together, they break down the benefits of using psychedelics and how you can achieve the same mental health benefits without them. Change is inevitable when we choose to work on ourselves. Whether it’s through mind work, body work, emotional work, or soul work, you’re never going to be the same person you went in as. Isn’t that such a freeing concept? If we dive into the soul and embrace the change that comes with it, we can go to places we’ve never even imagined. Megan Michelena and Nicole Michelena, aka the Zenchronicity Sisters, are plant medicine practitioners and Certified Mental Health Experts specializing in psychedelic medicine. They also co-host The Zenchronicity Podcast and offer 1:1 and group coaching to people who want to maximize their personal and professional potential (with or without psychedelics).   Follow Zenchronicity Sisters @zenchronicity_sisters Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Megan and Nicole share their perspectives on the current state of mental health in America. What are we doing well and what do we need to do differently?  They describe how psychedelics have changed their lives and improved their mental health as well as why they think the future is androgynous. We focus so much on mental work and physical work that we often forget soul work. Listen in to learn how psychedelics can be used to do soul work. Intention and integration are the keys to receiving and retaining the benefits of psychedelic experiences.  Should everybody do psychedelics? Who shouldn’t take psychedelics? If you don’t immediately find meaning in your psychedelic experience, don’t try to force meaning. It may come to you days, weeks, or even months later.  “When you just surrender and let go, 99% of life shows up for you, and that’s integration.” Why is it so hard for us to surrender and let go? The answer lies in our divine masculine and feminine. Tune in to learn more! Episode resources: Save 20% on any CBD or functional mushroom product with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com  Save 20% on any Caldera + Lab skincare for men product with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/setYoLhqs2U  Listen to the Zenchronicity Podcast

Ashleigh Renard, aka “The Carrie Bradshaw for married people”, talks candidly about the taboos of swingers’ sex clubs, how to raise boys with integrity, and her secrets to making your marriage epic. All we ever want in a relationship or marriage is for our partner to want us, right? We want to feel loved and desired in every part of life, but especially in the bedroom… Listen in to this incredibly raw and real discussion about overcoming the challenges of marriage and keeping monogamy hot and sexy, even decades after your wedding day. Ashleigh Renard is the Author of “Swing: A Memoir of Doing it All” and creator of the viral video series, “How to Keep Monogamy Hot. She’s also the host of Keeping It Hot, a podcast created to improve your communication in and out of the bedroom.   Follow Ashleigh Renard @ashleighrenard Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights One of Ashleigh’s major lessons from parenthood and coaching teen athletes is the importance of being open to having your mind changed. She speaks on how letting kids change your mind may be the bravest parenting decision you’ll ever make. About 1/3 of people who go to swingers’ sex clubs want to interact with another couple. The other 2/3 just go for the atmosphere and only want to connect with their own partner. Listen in to learn more about the culture of swingers and sex clubs and how they’ve inspired the best sex of Ashleigh’s life. Ashleigh shares her secrets to keeping monogamy hot and sexy after 10+ years of marriage. She highlights her personal experience going to a sex club with her husband, navigating the fears and challenges of marriage, and feeling unloved. Ashleigh sheds light on some simple, yet powerful parenting philosophies and techniques for raising boys into men with integrity. She details her relationship with anxiety and depression, particularly after having children, and how she navigates the stress of parenthood. Episode resources: Book your free health optimization consultation with Blokes for men or Joi for women and use code CHASE for 10% off Save 20% on the Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/3NuzuROmNwU  Get Ashleigh's book Swing or listen for free with your 30-day trial of Audible at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward 

Celebrity therapist Dr. Mike Dow dives into ketamine-assisted psychotherapy - what it is, how it works, and the science behind how it heals your brain, improves your mental health, and builds resilience to trauma. He and Chase highlight the powerful benefits of ketamine therapy for healing PTSD and other mental illnesses. You can have all the tools and hacks for improving your mental and physical health, but therapy is the glue that holds it all together. Therapy makes your strategies stick so you can build a better life for yourself.  If you’re curious about ketamine therapy for healing trauma or PTSD, you won’t want to miss this episode!  Dr. Mike Dow is a brain health expert, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, and New York Times best-selling author of “The Ketamine Breakthrough: How to Find Freedom From Depression, Lift Anxiety, and Open Up to a New World of Possibilities”.   Follow Dr. Mike Dow @drmikedow Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Mike speaks on how the patient’s relationship to therapy has evolved over the years and how he’s evolved as a therapist over the last 10+ years. He describes how to use therapy and medication as a stepping stone to your next step of healing, instead of using it as a bandaid. Why do people experience PTSD differently? It depends on oxytocin, genetics, and how you care for yourself.  By taking better care of our bodies, can we become more resilient to traumatic events? The short answer is yes, but tune in to hear Mike explain further. Ketamine therapy: What is it, how does it work, is it safe, and how does it help heal PTSD and other mental health issues? Is ketamine effective without psychotherapy? Chase shares his experience with PTSD and using ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to grieve, heal, and find hope.   Episode resources: Get a FREE variety pack of Rechrge electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Improve your mental health through better mitochondrial health with MitoPure and save 10% with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.TimelineNutrition.com/everforward  LMNT article on electorlytes and mood Episode 682 with Dr. Chris Palmer - The Brain Energy Theory: The root cause of mental illness, the connection between phsyical and mental health & how we can actually get better Get Mike's new book The Ketamine Breakthrough or free audio book copy with any new Audible trial https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube at https://youtu.be/d3ZzcDN2pRM

Couples therapist, Mac Stanley Cazeau, is here to help you think differently about relationships, communication, and intimacy. He breaks down the difference between relationships and partnerships, the do’s and don’ts of intimacy, and how to make real, long-lasting progress in your partnership. Plus, Mac shares how to boost intimacy with “chore play”.  That’s right, we said chore play! Think of it as a form of foreplay, something we all need every now and then... In all seriousness, no relationship goes without conflict or challenge, so it’s important that we stay committed to working through them together. Whether you’re in a serious partnership or not, this episode will help you navigate the ups and downs of communication, intimacy, and conflict with your special someone. Mac Stanley Cazeau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in couples therapy, trauma therapy, porn addiction recovery, and infidelity recovery. He is the owner of Therapy Is For Everyone Counseling based out of NY & NJ.   Follow Mac Stanley Cazeau @talk2mac_therapist Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Mac explains why the word “relationship” is outdated and why the term “partnership” should be used instead. What is a toxic relationship? How do I know I’m in a toxic relationship? How do I know my partner is manipulating me and is there a way out? Listen in to hear Mac’s answers. According to Mac, the most common issue in relationships in 2023 is effective communication. Mac shares helpful tips for effectively communicating with your partner without (or after) criticizing or attacking them.  How can manipulators stop manipulating their partners? It starts with finding understanding during conflict, then problem-solving.  The two biggest complaints women have in relationships are no emotional connection and lack of presence (“you’re never there”). The two biggest complaints for men are too much fighting and not enough sex. In reality, they’re complaining about the same things, just expressing them differently. Are you a man who has trouble listening to your partner? Tune in to hear Mac’s advice on becoming a better listener and the power of having ‘check-ins’ with your partner. Mac explains how to stay present when things are the most difficult in your relationship, then shares his do’s and don’ts of intimacy. Lastly, he shines light on what you can do to navigate the difficult transition from couple to parents. Episode resources: Book your free consult with Blokes or Joi at https://blokes.co/chase and https://choosejoi.co/chase and use checkout code CHASE for 10% off any optimization product or service  Save 20% with code EVERFORWARD on any functional mushroom, adaptogen, or CBD product at https://www.CuredNutrition.com  Learn more about Mac at TherapyIsForEveryone.org Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/7jEzaKyXZHQ  

Total. Life. OPTIMIZATION. Hey Ever Forward Radio family, Chase here! My life's mission is to help you improve your life through personal development, sleep, habits, training, and more... All the ways in which I believe it takes to LIFE A LIFE EVER FORWARD. Along my journey I have picked up many insights, habits, and practices to make my life optimal. So in today's podcast, that's exactly what I dive into! I get REALLY deep in this one, as I cover topics such as meditation, religion, what "healthy" really means, peptides and hormones, stress overload, and so much more.   Follow me on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow Cody @codymcbroom   Episode resources: Save 20% on Testosterone Support Complex with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Save 20% on the Build Muscle Stack with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com  Watch this video on the Tailored Life Podcast

Stefan Falk shares his secrets to loving your work and succeeding like never before. He teaches you how to gain intrinsic motivation, overcome procrastination, and improve concentration so you can learn skills faster, sustain high levels of work satisfaction, and work towards any dream or goal you have. We’ve all experienced lack of motivation or dissatisfaction with work at some point in our life. It’s common for people to feel like their work is boring, uninteresting, difficult, or uncomfortable, yet we continue to stay in those jobs. This begs the question: Do we need to love our work in order to have a good, successful life?  If you’re struggling to find motivation from within or find enjoyment in your work, this episode is for you. “Figuring out how to tap into that energy in a smart way, to unlock our intrinsic motivation, I think that is actually the key challenge that humans should take on,” he says. Stefan Falk is an internationally-recognized performance coach who helps people achieve things they don’t think they’re capable of. He’s also the author of “Intrinsic Motivation: How to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before”.    Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights It’s how you think about what you’re supposed to do that decides whether you will love it or not. Thus, it’s all about mindset and taking baby steps towards building and tapping back into intrinsic motivation. If you learn how to unlock intrinsic motivation, you will gain the ability to learn and master new skills much faster, work effectively towards any type of goal or dream, and sustain great satisfaction in whatever you choose to do or need to do. Stefan shares how to concentrate more effectively with minimal energy expenditure. It’s important to recognize the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how you can balance the two. Listen in to learn more! Stefan details the fascinating role of fantasy/daydreaming in building intrinsic motivation and the role of intention in sustaining motivation. Hint: The brain gets really good at what it focuses on. “If you don’t erase negativity from your life, how on Earth are you ever going to have inner peace? It’s impossible,” Stefan says. Episode resources: Save 20% on any skin care item with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Save 10% on Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://hvmn.me/CHASE  Join the EF Book Club https://bit.ly/efbookclub  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/D4hrjxl1TUY  Learn more about Stefan's work and get his book https://learntoloveyourwork.com 

Benjamin and Azrya Bequer shed light on how emotional intelligence, mirroring, and spiritual integration can help you elevate your relationships and co-create a healthier, more beautiful world. They offer sage advice on communicating to your partner during difficult times and their favorite tool for finding growth in the paradoxes of life. If you’re ready to surrender to growth and self-love, this episode will help you do that. Benjamin “Bee” Bequer and Azrya Bequer are the co-founding stewards of BEQOMING, a platform dedicated to providing the future stewards of society with the emotional intelligence tools to elevate humanity and co-create a more beautiful world. Bee and Azrya are also the co-authors of “BEQOMING: Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted”.   Follow Bee and Azrya Bequer @beqoming Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Our education system, and our society as a whole, lacks an emphasis on emotional intelligence. This boils down to an inability to be in relationship with ourselves.  Bee and Azrya shed light on their use of plant medicine early into their relationship during a time of doubt, fear, and insecurity. They describe the powerful concept of mirroring in relationships - how mirroring shows us our true selves and what we need to work on within ourselves. If we are in an awakening, what are we awakening to? Are we headed in the right direction? Tune in to hear their thoughts! What does it take to truly “surrender”? Can plant medicine help me surrender? “I don’t know if you can truly surrender if you don’t have an established relationship with something greater than yourself,” Azrya says. “What’s important is that you can feel the relationship with it. It’s not just a concept… it’s actually a felt experience.” Every version of ourselves, those that we love and those that we’ve hated, is still inside of us today. Loving all those versions and embracing the contrast within yourself and your partner is a practice of self-love and integration. How can I communicate to my partner that their pain/struggle is not serving me or our relationship? Listen in to hear Bee and Azrya’s candid advice! Episode resources: Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Save 20% on Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoymode.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/Bl9dCR7G5qU  Get their book BEQOMING or the audiobook with your free Audible trial at http://audibletrial.com/everforward  Join their 3-day challenge https://www.beqoming.me/3-day-challenge