Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

In our culture, aging is a fear of many. We’re so avoidant of the inevitable, but if we actually embrace the inevitable aging process, we might actually age more resiliently. Research shows that ageism and negative beliefs about age can have a real impact on our health and longevity. This begs the question… Can shifting our beliefs around aging improve our health and increase our lifespan? Here to answer that question is Dr. Becca Levy, a researcher and faculty member at Yale School of Public Health and the author of Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live.  In this discussion, Becca and Chase break down the psychology around aging, the harmful effects ageism has on our society, and practical ways you can begin to fully accept your age and the aging process. You’ll learn how to reduce ageism and age resiliently by reversing the negative beliefs and messages about age you encounter in your everyday life.     Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Save 20% on The Good face serum with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com/everforward  Get Becca's new book Breaking the Aging Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live

What am I doing with my life?! How do all these successful people do it? Those are two questions most of us have asked ourselves at some point in our life, right? Maybe you’re even asking yourself that right now… So, how do we move forward from that stagnancy? What do you do when your current life is actually sucking the life out of you? Perhaps, today’s guest can give you a new perspective. Alex Banayan is an international best-selling author and the youngest best-selling business author in America. At 18, he decided to write the book he dreamed of reading… except he didn’t have the money to fund it. As a struggling college student with loads of debt, he quickly found himself hacking The Price is Right, winning a sailboat, selling it, and using the money to fund his quest to learn from the world's most successful people.  In this rich discussion, Alex and Chase talk about the two reasons why rejection is crippling you, the mindset shift needed to persevere through rejection and fear of failure, and what it truly means to be yourself. Alex shares his candid thoughts on why you need to follow your enthusiasm, his 3-step framework for overcoming rejection, and the biggest realization he’s had after studying the mindset of success for 10 years.   Follow Alex Banayan @alexbanayan Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Get your first audiobook for free through Audible at https://www.audibletrial.com/everforward  Get your free Rise and Zen sample packs from Cured Nutrition at https://bit.ly/curedfreesamples  Buy his book, The Third Door by Alex Banayan

Let’s be real… Your time on Earth is limited, so if you’re conflicted or confused about your career, there’s no better time to take action than right now. So, how do you take the leap to further your career or completely switch career paths amidst all the confusion and overwhelm?  Let’s dive right into it with this week’s guest, Jason Tartick! Popularly known for his time on The Bachelorette, Jason Tartick is the host of the Trading Secrets podcast, author of The Restart Roadmap, and founder of Restart, a consulting company dedicated to helping people with career navigation and financial literacy. If there’s anyone who knows the value of networking, taking risks, and being genuine to who you are, it’s Jason. In this discussion, Jason and Chase talk about leaving the lucrative corporate life to answer your life’s calling and explore new avenues in your professional life. He shares his candid thoughts on how to take control of your life path when anxiety overwhelms you, the power of paying attention to your intuition, and how to make a meaningful first impression on someone. Then, he shares a few unique ways to leverage your network to further your career.   Follow Jason @jason_tartick Follow Chase @chase_chewning Follow Chase on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Get your free sample pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix at https://www.drinklmnt.com/everforward Save 20% on The Good face serum with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Listen to Jason's podcast Trading Secrets Get Jason's book The Restart Roadmap

In this solo episode, Chase reflects on his seasons of training, unpacking the things that have kept him motivated—and continue to keep him motivated—in and out of the gym. After over 17 years of purposefully and intentionally leading an active lifestyle, one of the most fundamental lessons Chase has learned is the cumulative power of consistency. You could say that just stepping foot in the gym when it’s the last thing you feel like doing, is already half the battle. Many times, it really comes down to doing whatever it takes to simply show up, even if that means relying on external motivation to push you forward. Going through your personal seasons of fitness means that there will be weeks, months, or even a few years when that internal motivation that first got you going to the gym is no longer enough. As you “mature” on your fitness journey, you will need to find ways to reinvigorate your passion for training. Chase finds more purpose and excitement in his training today in large part because he found an amazing community of like-minded athletes. He also recently began testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), an ongoing experience which he speaks about at length in this episode. All that said, Chase reminds us to not neglect our mental and emotional health for the sake of our fitness goals. In his words, sometimes “motivation deserves a sit-down” so that we have the opportunity to check in with ourselves in a holistic sense. Chase is also a staunch advocate for tracking your training, because if you can’t visually see your progress down to all of those minute wins that add up, it becomes so easy to lose motivation. Finally, throughout your seasons of training, always remember to embrace radical honesty not just to ensure you’re really on the right path to growth, but also to assess whether you still have the same passion and excitement for the training modalities you’re currently engaged in.   Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Blokes testosterone therapy at https://bit.ly/blokesef  Save 20% at Legion on your entire first purchase with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com  Get your free WHOOP 4.0 activity tracker and save 30% on your new membership at http://join.whoop.com/everforward  Strong Coffee Company instant organic coffee is 15% off with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeCompany.com 

Contrary to popular belief, the key to longevity and vitality isn’t packaged up in a magical superfood elixir or workout routine… There are many intricate factors to living a long, thriving life and they’re nuanced for each and every one of us. Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, podcast host, and best-selling author of Genius Foods and Genius Kitchen who believes that living a life Ever Forward means doing a little bit better today than yesterday.  How can we eat better, move better, and live better starting today? In this discussion, Max and Chase talk about how to make your brain healthier and your body stronger through incorporating “Genius Foods” and healthy rituals into your daily life. Max shares his candid thoughts on what foods to eat for longevity, misconceptions and myths around the “Blue Zones”, and the power of both medicinal and culinary mushrooms. Plus, he shares what his Genius Kitchen restaurant would be like if he had one and what he would serve, along with some tips for eating more mindfully.   Follow Max @maxlugavere Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed and grass finished beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  Get one year free vitamin D and 5 travel packets of AG1 at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Listen to Max's podcast The Genius Life Get Max's books Genius Foods, Genius Life, and Genius Kitchen Watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/KEEMGr4ePHI 

Hansika Silva is a business coach and Co-Founder of CEOwned, where she and her business partner, Sarah, use neuroscience to open the door to business growth and self-empowerment. Hansika helps coaches find their greatness and scale to 6+ figures in less than 90 days. In college, Hansika dreamed big, to say the least. She always felt like she could do more than the average. So, she dropped out of college and has pursued her super power every day since. In this discussion, Hansika and Chase talk about how she measures business success and personal success, the power of mentorship for coaches and entrepreneurs, and why stepping outside of your comfort zone is necessary for leveling up in your business.    Follow Hansika @hansika_silva Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Get 15% off instant organic coffee with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Get your first audio book for free with your 30-day trial membership to Audible at https://www.audibletrial.com/everforward  Watch this Miami interview on YouTube at https://youtu.be/TOOMFos9iio 

Over the past few years, humanity has realized that we’re all collectively carrying varying levels of trauma in a way we’ve never experienced before.  This leads us to wonder: What is the solution to America’s mental health crisis? How can we look at trauma through the lens of wellness? How do we heal from this collective trauma and live healthier, longer lives?  Jason and Colleen Wachob are the founders of mindbodygreen, a blog-style collective of health and wellness experts that are connecting soul and science, weaving together the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being. In this discussion, Jason, Colleen, and Chase look at trauma through the lens of wellness, shedding light on their unique journeys with trauma. They speak on the powerful role of spiritual connection and community in health and longevity, using technology for wellness, and how they’re teaching their kids to live healthily. They also share their candid thoughts on the importance of integration in living a holistically healthy life.   Follow Jason and Colleen Wachob @mindbodygreen Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com Save 15% on any metabolic health product with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase  Learn more at www.mindbodygreen.com  This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com. Follow Operation Podcast on Instagram @operationpodcast for more podcasting tips and content!

80% of people tie their biggest set back to their biggest breakthrough or success. Think back to the last time you had a breakthrough, big or small. How did it make you feel? What happened after you had that breakthrough? Did you feel confident and full of purpose, ready to take on whatever comes your way? Let’s explore the concept of breakthroughs even deeper… David Nurse is an author, speaker, and NBA Life Optimization Coach. For most of his career, David has been transforming the way hundreds of NBA stars play on the court by teaching them how to tap into different mindsets and become unstoppable. In this discussion, David and Chase talk about how to create your own breakthrough. David shares his unique formula for breakthroughs, breaking down each of the four steps to creating your own life-changing breakthrough. He also speaks on how to give to others without keeping score, how to know when to give up and pivot to your next opportunity, and the breakthrough he got from writing his new book, Breakthrough.   Follow David @davidnursenba Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get started on testosterone therapy with Blokes Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/X54Iaay-i2k  This is an Operation Podcast production. For more information, please contact us at info@operationpodcast.com. Follow Operation Podcast on Instagram @operationpodcast for more podcasting tips and content!

Chase’s wife, May, is back for another intimate conversation about navigating and cultivating strong, healthy relationships. Chase recently went on a vacation… without May! Why? You’ll have to tune in to learn why, but this brings us to the next question you’re likely wondering: What do you do when your significant other goes on vacation without you? In this discussion, May and Chase talk about the importance of spending time apart from your significant other and how to approach this time apart with a positive mindset. They share their thoughts and experiences with building trust in a new relationship, dealing with FOMO, and practicing effective, compassionate communication. May and Chase also reflect on where they’re at in their relationship now and how they navigate time apart.   Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Stabilize and improve your metabolic health with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase  Save 15% on instant organic coffee with collagen and MCTs with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Listen to May's podcast May's Anatomy

Austin Cohen, Founder and CEO of FlexIt Fitness, sits down with Chase to discuss how he was able to keep the momentum going for his “a-la-carte digital fitness solution” in spite of the many setbacks and distractions throughout the past two years. In fact, he says that it is the challenges themselves which incentivized him and his team at FlexIt to think up cutting-edge solutions that they never would have in the old, familiar normal. The company’s focus, says Austin, has always been on “broadening access, of helping people understand that they can experience things that maybe they previously felt to be prohibitively costly, prohibitively inaccessible, or uncomfortable or intimidating.” He says that one of the keys to being able to adapt to the situation at hand and adopt new ways of doing things is by staying determined to achieve the same goals one might have for their health and fitness, but being willing to consider options that may be outside one’s comfort zone. Austin points to three major developments that the pandemic has spurred on within the fitness industry (and how FlexIt has capitalized on them): livestreaming, pre-recorded content, and hardwire. “None of those categories are new,” he notes. “They just became more widely adopted, more widely marketed, and put in front of our faces more than they ever have been before.” Finally, Austin talks about some of the unique opportunities that virtual training can offer to fitness professionals, and why conducting successful online sessions as a coach is a radically different beast from training clients in-person.   Follow Austin @austin_flexit Follow FlexIt @flexit_fitness Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on any metabolic health supplement with code CHASE at www.SugarBreak.com/chase Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com