Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Brian Murphy and Ryan Seaman of Living Prana, creators of PranaCakesTM and BrainCakesTM, talk about the benefits of functional foods and superfoods in promoting healing and balance in the body. They also detail how their company, Living Prana, is supporting the world-wide evolution of mental health and wellness. Stress is oftentimes all we know as humans. Many people are in a constant state of stress and their body is so used to it, they don’t even know what it’s like to be in a state of balance. Stress can be created in your home environment, your career, past traumas, an imbalance in the body, and countless other sources. Tune in to learn how you can reduce stress, eliminate brain fog, and bring your body and mind back to balance - all by eating pancakes! Ryan Seaman and Brian Murphy are the Co-Founders of Living Prana, a company pioneering functional foods and building a nutritional pyramid on three fundamental tenets: Food as Medicine, Body as Temple, and Earth as Essential. They’re on a mission to make this world a better place, one pancake at a time.    Follow Living Prana @living_prana Follow Brian Murphy @bmurphy22a Follow Ryan Seaman @ryanscottseaman Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Ryan and Brian share the origin of Living Prana, a product that was born out of Burning Man and fueled by a psychedelic healing journey. The duo highlights the health benefits of adaptogens, such as ashwagandha, and how adaptogens, along with other wellness practices, can be used to bring your body out of a state of stress and into a state of balance. Chase also shares his personal experience of how adaptogens changed the quality of his daily life. Why do we reach for foods as a quick fix, rather than a long-term health solution? How long does it take to see the effects of functional mushrooms? Functional mushrooms are the superfood of the future! Brian and Ryan speak on the mind-blowing benefits of consistently consuming functional mushrooms, like Cordyceps, Chaga, and Lion’s Mane.  When you’re integrating something new into your diet, especially with superfoods that have intense flavors, it can be tricky to stay consistent with it. Brian and Ryan share tips for integrating superfoods into your diet in delicious, enjoyable ways so you can continuously reap their benefits. Health education and awareness are keys to enhancing the health and wellness of the world, but so are sustainability and transparency in business. Listen in to learn how Prana Living is prioritizing sustainability and transparency in their business practices. Episode resources: Save 15% on Living Prana with code EVERFORWARD15 at https://www.LivingPrana.co Save 20% on Morning Recovery with code FORWARD at https://www.MoreLabs.com  Save 20% on men's skin care with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/hujunb8JGGA 

3 MILLION downloads and counting! This is the podcast devoted to help you build a life that propels you forward - EVER FORWARD. Exclusive conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness, personal development, entrepreneurship, celebrities and entertainers, emotional intelligence, creatives, military members and many more. Join host Chase Chewning every Monday and Wednesday. Chase is a US Army veteran, ACE Certified Health Coach, and holds a BS in Exercise Science and MS in Health Promotion. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Chase and May are back to discuss healthy relationships; the one with yourself and with your partner. Do you think your partner loves the gym more than you? Are you finding it difficult to get them on board with healthy food options? Do you argue about how you don't make time for them? Tune in to learn how Chase and May maintain their own healthy habits (and have for nearly a decade) as well as empower each other through clear communication to live their best lives individually and as a healthy, thriving couple. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Join the Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist! Email "Mentorship" to chase(at)everforwardradio.com  Save 15% on Living Prana superfood pancake mix with code EVERFORWARD15 at https://www.LivingPrana.co Save 15% on any Cured Nutrition CBD and adaptogen product with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com 

Britt Frank is a trauma therapist and the author of The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward. Today’s conversation centers largely on the topic of emotional regression: that all-too-common anxiety-inducing feeling that you are younger than your chronological age. Britt says that this is an issue that needs to be talked about more, because it can affect anybody regardless of their mental health status—even the most successful men and women in society. Some signs of emotional regression? Indecisiveness, fear of making people angry, can’t say “no”, emotional explosions, wanting to be the “favorite” child/employee/friend, imposter syndrome, and many more. Believing that “surviving childhood is trauma in and of itself,” Britt asserts that, “if you don’t grieve the fact that your childhood is over, you end up repeating it.” At the same time, Britt notes that humans are a “sliding scale”, constantly swinging from equilibrium to one extreme to another and back again. According to Britt, instead of trying to practice “self-regulation” all the time on one end, or being overly emotional and passionate on the other, we need to be willing to embrace a dynamic way of life. This way, we allow ourselves to consciously shift from one emotional state to each other, and from a state of high energy to a state of rest, acknowledging that how we feel is completely and utterly how our body wants us to feel in the moment. Britt reminds us that “our brain is on our side”—that anxiety is simply a sign telling us that something needs to be addressed. This means allowing ourselves to grieve, as opposed to suppressing that grief, is what will ultimately lead to our healing.   Follow Britt @brittfrank Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Key Highlights Britt breaks down the phenomenon of “emotional regression”: those excruciating moments—usually taking place around one’s parents—where one feels younger than their actual age, and why many of even the most successful individuals go through it. Like the titular character in Alice in Wonderland, emotional regression makes us feel too big one moment and too small the next: your “yes” was really a “no”; you feel guilty when you fail and guilty when you succeed; you feel like an imposter half the time and a narcissistic monster the other half. Britt describes emotional regression as a psychological longing for “home”—by extension defining homeostasis as feeling at home in your body, mind, and heart. Britt unpacks grief as it relates to emotional regression and lays out the four steps to healthy grieving. She also explains why she sees anxiety as a superpower that can help us get unstuck on our road to healing. You don’t need to wait until you’ve hit rock-bottom to change. Britt shares how you can start taking those baby steps to turn your life around today, and explains why feeling “fine” is far from fine. Episode resources: Join the 2023 Ever Forward Mentorship wait list! Email the word "Mentorship" to chase(at)everforwardradio.com  Save 15% on the grass fed organ meat complex from Paleovalley at https://paleovalley.com/offers/organ-complex-promo/pvpartners?oid=36&affid=980  Save 20% on the men's skin care line from Caldera + Lab with code EVERFORWARD at http://bit.ly/calderalabef  Get Britt's book The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward

Society has changed, technology has changed, the way we work has changed, everything has changed! Change can feel overwhelming or confusing, but not if you know how to change with it. Allow us to introduce you to the one and only, Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, podcast host, author, startup advisor, keynote speaker, and “nonstop optimism machine”. Jason believes that change is inevitable, but thriving is up to you… and he’s here to tell you how. In this discussion, Chase and Jason talk about the present and future of work, what’s changed in the workforce and entrepreneurship space over the past two years (since covid began), and how to create opportunities and innovation in your life and business.   Follow Jason Feifer @heyfeifer Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights The pandemic has caused many companies to restructure their organization and work flows. If we focused less how much time people are spending working and instead focused more on what they produce, we can start to create more flexibility in how people work together.  Efficiency is necessary, but it can be the death of innovation. Do you know what really killed Kodak? Facebook.  Every company needs someone (or a team) whose job is to come up with new opportunities. The best type of opportunity you can pursue is the opportunity that is available to you that nobody is asking you to do. How do ensure we’re moving forward in a direction of expansion? Tune in to hear a story from Jason that illustrates his answer. What is Jason’s billion dollar question he wants entrepreneurs to ask themselves? He dedicated a whole blank page in his new book for this question: What is it for? “It’s just so valuable for all of us if we can think about the cycle of change we’re in right now as the conscious cycle,” Jason says, “This is the one that you pay attention to, that you take notes on, that you have documented evidence… so that when you get through it… [and] the next time you go through it, you can look back and you can say… it’s gonna work out again.” Episode resources: Join the 2023 Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist! Email "Mentorship" to chase@everforwardradio.com Get a free Recharge variety pack with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 10% on Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://hvmn.me/CHASE Visit his website Order his book, Build for Tomorrow by Jason Feifer

How do you find meaning and stillness in your daily life? That could sound like a loaded question, but if you take a step back and think about it, meaning and stillness are things we get to relish in every single day… if we’re mindful about it! Eli Weinstein, a Licensed Clinical Social Work Therapist, is passionate about sharing tips and tools for no BS mental health, wellness, and everyday life. He’s here to do just that. In this discussion, Chase and Eli talk about navigating parenthood, partnership, and your relationship with yourself. He shares his simple, yet powerful techniques for minimizing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and the societal noise we’re constantly exposed to. Then, he sheds light on three major mental health issues the world is facing right now and why we should be aware of them.   Follow Eli Weinstein @eliweinstein_lcsw Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Eli explains how to begin the process of “dating yourself”, getting to know yourself, and developing a healthy relationship with the Self. Remember, start small. Choosing to not do things can be just as powerful as choosing to do things. He details the impact of stillness on everything from productivity to self-awareness and relaxation, touching on how he finds stillness with ADHD.  The intensity of social media can cause our brain to go into survival mode, creating an internal stress system pumping adrenaline into your body. Turn off your push notifications, avoid mindless scrolling, and avoid picking up your phone the second you wake up. At the root, taking care of yourself and enhancing the quality of your life is about learning how to just BE with yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings, learning to enjoy your life where you’re at (not through a screen). When we isolate ourselves, we get stuck in our thoughts and we feel alone. The pandemic caused a lot of isolation, whether we wanted it or not, and that’s a slippery slope to mental illness. Embrace your whole self, your inner and outer worlds, and get help when you need it. It might just change your entire life. Episode resources: Join the Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist by emailing "Mentorship" to chase@everforwardradio.com  Save 15% on CBD, adaptogen, and functional mushroom products with code EVERFORWARD at http://www.CuredNutrition.com  Get 5 free travel packs of AG1 at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Listen to his podcast, The Dude Therapist Visit his website

What would happen if you approached both your relationships with yourself and your partner through a lens of curiosity instead of judgment and resentment?  Chances are you’d experience more love, comfort, and happiness. In this episode, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett share their best insights on cultivating a quality relationship with yourself and your partner, the hard work it takes to “relationship better”, and tips and tactics for overcoming the barriers to having a healthy relationship. Most importantly, John and Vanessa talk about the power of approaching relationships through a lens of curiosity instead of judgment.  John and Vanessa, two psychologists, therapists, and life partners are the authors of the new book, “It’s Not Me, It’s You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better”. In its pages, as well as in this episode, the pair analyzes their own relationship to help untangle the common and frustrating barriers many individuals face on the road to a happy, loving, rewarding partnership.   Follow John @theangrytherapist Follow Vanessa @vanessabennett Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights John and Vanessa talk about how to constructively call your partner out. The trick? Trying to understand before trying to be understood. You’ll learn how to open up in a relationship and build trusting communication with your partner instead of sweeping issues and conflicts under the rug. You don’t know everything about your partner, which is exciting! John and Vanessa break down why it’s important to get out of judgment and get into curiosity and how to go about doing that in your partnership. Fire needs air, meaning if you want passion, you need desire, space, and an understanding of and connection with the self. If you do things for yourself that excite you, you’ll be more able to be excited by your partner. Is it okay to fantasize about and be attracted to other people when you’re in a relationship? Tune in to hear John and Vanessa’s answers! Episode resources: Unlock your brain in minutes with Ketone-IQ and save 15% with code CHASE at https://hvmn.me/CHASE  Save up to 80% on 100% grass-fed beef sticks at https://paleovalley.com/offers/grass-fed-beef-sticks-sample-pack?&oid=21&affid=980 Watch this on YouTube  Get their book on Audible with your free trial at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward  Buy their book, It’s Not Me, It’s You

Colin O'Brady talks about his life of adventure, tragedy, and perseverance. He details the 12-hour walk that changed his life, how to overcome your biggest limiting beliefs (including not having enough money), and what it means to live life with a “Possible Mindset”.   Colin is a 10-time world record breaking explorer and one of the world’s best endurance athletes. He isn’t your typical adventurer despite his unmatched athletic accomplishments including a world-first solo crossing of Antarctica, a world-first ocean row across Drake Passage (from South America to Antarctica), and summiting Mt. Everest twice. Colin is an expert on mindset, a highly sought-after keynote speaker and a New York Times bestselling author. He’s also a television host, an executive producer and an entrepreneur who has built and sold companies. And, he’s done it all after overcoming a devastating accident - that nearly left him unable to walk - to prove that anything is possible.   If you were told you could never walk again, would you believe it or would you start training for a triathlon? By the end of this episode, you’ll likely pick the latter.   Follow Colin O'Brady @colinobrady Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Colin shares his “why” behind the extreme endurance challenges he’s accomplished, from rowing Drake Passage to being the first human to cross Antarctica solo pulling a 375lb sled with no support. He also talks about what it was like to be told he’ll never walk again after suffering a tragic accident in a remote part of Thailand. Listen in as he breaks down the meaning behind his mom’s “Possible Mindset” and how he’s used it to unlock a life full of unlimited possibility. Colin speaks on how he gained traction and maintained momentum after severe injury. He notes the power of overcoming limiting beliefs, the fear of failure, and a scarcity mindset. What will a 12-hour walk do to your body and mind? Tune in to find out! Episode resources: Join the 2023 Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist! Email "Mentorship" to chase@everforwardradio.com  Save 15% on instant organic lattes and coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Save 20% on The Good multi-function face serum with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com/everforward  Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Q4sWsmQtkNE  Visit Colin's website Get the book The 12-Hour Walk Get the audio book with your free 30-day Audible trial at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward 

Chase talks with Kathryn Fantauzzi about the impact of stress on our physiology and well-being, how to become aware of and manage your stressors, and the secret to becoming more resilient. Kathryn shares how to understand and apply heart rate variability (HRV) and everything else you need to know about keeping your nervous system balanced and recovered so you can accomplish everything you set your mind to. Kathryn Fantauzzi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep. Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. This week, we’re exploring all things stress, resiliency, and nervous system recovery.   Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights How do you define stress? “Stress is life, life is stress,” she says. Kathryn believes it’s all about keeping a balance of good stressors and bad stressors and making sure there’s enough recovery in your life so you’re able to cope and be resilient to stress. If we change our mindset around stress, can we eliminate stress from our life or even use stress as fuel for growth? Kathryn explains the role of awareness, perception, and mindset in stress management. Learn the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and how it affects the body as well as the relationship between HRV, human connection, and longevity. Apollo Neuro is a wearable device that uses low frequency sound waves to change the balance of your nervous system. Listen in to hear about the many benefits of Apollo, including managing stress responses, maximizing performance, improving the quality of your sleep, and balancing the circadian rhythm.  Episode resources: Join the 2023 Ever Forward Mentorship waitlist! Email "Mentorship" to chase@everforwardradio.com  Save 20% on your Wild Health membership with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.WildHealth.com  Get a free Recharge electrolyte drink mix variety pack with any purchase at https://wwwDrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Episode 513 - "How Psilocybin Improved My HRV by 40%" Episode 559 - "10 Ways to Improve Your HRV" Visit Kathryn’s website Learn more about Apollo Neuro

How to live a more passionate, aligned life… it’s something we’re all wondering, but this week’s guest seems to have the secret formula. Erica Lippy is a life and wellness coach, renowned fit model, podcaster, and creator of Passion Love Pursuit, and intentional movement that encourages you to be your best self, living a vibrant life more passionately and purposefully.  In this discussion, Chase and Erica talk about what it takes to live a more aligned, intentional life full of passion and purpose. They speak on the power of embodying your values, separating who you are from who people perceive you to be, and prioritizing self-love while in a relationship. Erica shares her bits of wisdom on seeking discomfort, building confidence, and maximizing self-growth.   Follow Erica Lippy @ericalippy Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights Erica breaks down her holistic morning routine and shares how she uses superfoods like functional mushrooms and cacao, particularly in the morning, to optimize and “hack” her health. Confidence comes from mastering your body physically, mentally, and emotionally. “Very much of what you do in your life is all about being accountable and keeping your word to yourself and your standards,” Erica says. How do you live an aligned life? What does it feel like to embody your values and beliefs? Listen in as Emily shares her candid answers! Erica talks about her experience being a fit model, how it affected her relationship with her body, and how it drove her to find her life’s purpose. If you’re uncomfortable being alone, question that. Get curious why and go deep. What are you missing? What are you attached to? What needs to change? Get quieter with yourself and that will uncover why you feel that way.  Episode resources: Save 15% on any CBD or functional mushroom product with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com Get 5 free travel packs of AG1 at https://www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/4A_nwE124dc  Visit her website Listen to Passion Love Pursuit Podcast