Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Alexandra Zatarain is a Co-Founder of Eight Sleep, the world’s first sleep fitness company. You’ve likely never heard of the term ‘sleep fitness’ because Alexandra and her husband created it. So, what is sleep fitness? Put simply, sleep fitness is a healthy state of sleep.  It’s important that we talk about sleep not the context of illness, but in the context of vitality because sleep not only impacts the way you show up in the world each day, but it impacts your longevity, too. In fact, science shows that sleep is much more important to your health, longevity, and how you feel on a daily basis than anything else you can do for your health, including diet and exercise. In this discussion, Alexandra and Chase talk about the power of sleep in living a healthier life, why sleep fitness takes a unique mindset approach, and how sleep affects mental health and longevity. Alexandra sheds light on how her sleep has changed throughout her life as well as her top tips for improving your quality of sleep. Plus, she shares her candid thoughts on the potential harmful effects of technology like 5G, EMF, and wifi and what Eight Sleep is doing to mitigate these effects for consumers.   Follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexzatarainj Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Get a free year supply of vitamin D plus five travel packs of AG1 at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Get your free samples of Rise and Zen using this exclusive link https://www.curednutrition.com/product/cured-rise-zen-samples?rfsn=2110526.0700e4  Listen to her co-founder and husband Matteo here on episode 408

Why do the rich keep getting richer, the fit get fitter, and the sick get sicker? This is the question at the forefront of Joe Vennare’s mission in life. Joe Vennare is the Co-Founder of Fitt Insider, a platform for founders, executives, and investors in fitness and wellness. Joe is an accomplished fitness professional, content strategist, and founder who leads the platform’s research and media efforts. How do we integrate wearable sensors, diagnostics, and preventative healthcare measures into our everyday lives? Is it even necessary? The way the world is right now, only people with disposable income can really reap the benefits of these innovative technologies. But Joe believes we can change that… and he’s on the road to developing a solution. In this discussion, Joe and Chase talk about how we can continue to push the boundaries and limitations of innovation in the fitness and wellness industries while keeping it accessible for the people who need it the most. They explore innovative opportunities and challenges in digital health and fitness technologies, Joe’s journey from being overweight to creating Fitt Insider, and the role of the metaverse in the future of health and fitness. Joe also shares his candid thoughts on the best ways to grow and thrive as a fitness professional, entrepreneur, or content creator.   Follow Joe @JoeVennare Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get the WHOOP 4.0 for free and save $30 on your new membership at http://join.whoop.com/everforward  Save 20% on the Build Muscle Stack with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com  Learn more about Fitt Insider Listen to the Fitt Insider podcast

Mona Sharma is a holistic nutritionist, wellness educator, and functional food and beverage entrepreneur who has seen first-hand the healing power of food and mindfulness.  One of the many things that’s so intriguing about Mona is that she grew up living on an ashram learning the power of Ayurveda. In her 20s, Mona left that lifestyle in the past. After developing a plethora of health issues and career burnout, which she details in this episode, Mona went back to the ashram, indulged herself in the rituals she grew up with, and completely transformed her life. In this discussion, Mona and Chase dive deep into the power of food as medicine and how to identify and adopt the perfect rituals that will allow you to step into your greatest health and happiness FOR LIFE! Mona shares the philosophy behind her celebrity health coaching methods, highlighting lots of practical tips and gems of wisdom you can use in your health journey, too.   Follow Mona @monasharma Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  Save 20% on any men's skincare item with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com  Watch this interview on YouTube Learn more about Mona at www.MonaSharma.com 

Michael Chernow believes that anyone can reinvent themselves. The New York-based restaurateur, TV host, and fitness personality came a long way, recalling a past defined by depression, unemployment, and crumbling relationships with his own family. “I hated myself, truly,” Michael admits. Everything changed one day when he walked into a Muay Thai gym and was gently yet firmly led by his instructors to live a life of physical wellness (which included a daily bowl of oatmeal for breakfast) along with a heavy dose of self-respect. Asked about fear, Michael distinguishes between living in fear and living with fear and why he believes that the key to growth is through giving up the former and learning to deal with the latter. As for his own fears, Michael says that he has never had a fear of failure, particularly once he had gotten on the road to turning his life around. Michael dives deep into the power of habit, which he illustrates by talking about his meticulous early morning routine involving around 17 activities. Michael contends that each of these activities, when done, is a win, and so “by 6:00 in the morning, I’ve literally won 17 times,” ensuring that his “ability to make great decisions throughout the day are far greater.” His strong belief in positive rituals—and oatmeal—was the spark that led to the launch of the lifestyle and wellness brand Kreatures of Habit and its plant-based, gluten-free, superfood-laced oatmeal The PrOATagonist.   Follow Michael @michaelchernow Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get a year supply of vitamin D and five travel packets with your order of AG1 www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com  Save 15% on Kreatures of Habit with code EVERFORWARD15 at https://kreaturesofhabit.com  Watch on YouTube at 

Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, holistic health coach, and the host of the wellness podcast, Radically Loved Radio. She’s also publishing her first book, You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love, in early 2022 (so stay tuned for that launch!). After a tumultuous upbringing, being arrested at a young age, Rosie had to choose between the easy path of self-destruction and the challenging path to radical love, healing, and empowerment. Bet you can guess which path she chose! Now, Rosie is committed to teaching and practicing guidance by radical love. In this discussion, Rosie and Chase talk about what it means to radically love yourself and your life, her experience leaving Catholicism to adopt spiritual flexibility, and the inflictions of the mind, body, and spirit that she explores in her book. They also share their personal interpretations of radical love and radical wisdom.   Follow Rosie @rosieacosta Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com  Rosie on EFR 172: Intention and Yoga Rosie on EFR 023: How to master mindfulness Watch this video on YouTube  

Ever since the pandemic set in, our habits have undergone a massive transformation – with no gyms, parks, or other public places open, how does one keep the health and fitness routine going? Join Chase and Maxx for another Q&A episode of Ever Forward Radio today as they help you find answers to your most persistent questions around weight loss, fitness, nutrition, and diet amid the pandemic. They talk about home workouts without (most) equipment for beginners and the experienced, finding the time for it amid a 60-hour workweek, diet vs. exercise, and supplement suggestions for gym-goers. They also touch on body dysmorphia and the tips to fight it and share why stressing your body over appearance could only cause you to gain more weight (if you're trying to lose it). One of the most valuable takeaways from the episode is Chase's FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) rule that talks about the points to remember when starting your fitness career.   Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: CLICK HERE to join the 2022 Ever Forward Mentorship (or visit https://bit.ly/efmentorship2022)  Save 15% on your Cured Nutrition sample pack with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com  Save 20% on any Caldera + Lab skin care item with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com  Listen to episode 569 for our last Q&A

Life is fragile and it’s taken away from people all the time. This truth is what keeps functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole in a more expansive state of gratitude and compassion every single day. He believes that finding balance and rooting ourselves in the present moment is what will help us thrive in life.  “Reconnecting with your intuition and the planet is the most progressive thing you can do,” Will says. “Making your life the lab, that’s really the art of wellness.” In this discussion, Will and Chase break down the meaning behind ‘the art of being well’ and the role of intuition in health and wellness. They talk about the relationship between alcohol and sleep, key contributors to modern health and wellness, and how to find balance between self-education and consulting medical professionals. Plus, Will gives insight into how he helps people tap into their intuition and the sacred masterpieces we all are.   Follow Dr. Will @drwillcole   Follow Chase  @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com Save 15% on Stabilize from Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase  Watch this video on YouTube at  Listen to The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole at https://drwillcole.com/podcast 

Happy Valentine's Day! Today, Chase and his wife May share some surprising scientific information about what love does to us physiologically beyond just the warm fuzzy feelings we get. Love is linked to increased life-span, decreased chronic illness and disease, lower stress, improved quality of life and so much more. But... that does not only mean when we are in love with someone else. Self-love is just as important! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save big on CBD during Cured Nutrition's buy one, get one sale at https://bit.ly/3uIP3Jh Get AG1 and free one year supply of vitamin D plus 5 travel packs at www.Athleticgreens.com/everforward Listen to our 5 Love Languages podcast https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/465  Get The Five Love Languages book https://amzn.to/34WMBUJ  Love promotes health article 

Niyc Pidgeon is a life coach and the author of the best-selling book, Now Is Your Chance, which talks about living a happy life by implementing positive psychology principles into your life. Starting her career as a personal trainer, helping people with their health and fitness goals, Niyc was often approached by her clients as a counsellor for their emotional and mental issues. Those interactions made her realize the intangible link – between the mind and the body, making her want to explore it in depth. Eventually, Niyc studied positive psychology and made it her mission to change the lives of humans using its principles. In today’s discussion, Niyc and Chase unwind the core principles of positive psychology and how it drives noticeable change in the lives of humans. Niyc explains why positive psychology isn’t only about happy things but instead involves finding the light in situations, however bad they may be. As research states, it’s about finding ‘three positive emotions for every negative emotion’ (the ratio may vary depending on your situation and state, but the principle stays intact). It’s about breaking away from rumination and focussing on the ‘now’. You’ll learn to differentiate a fixed mindset from a growth mindset and discover the huge importance of cultivating a growth mindset to stay positive. Moreover, you’ll learn the changes that can be brought into your mindset by being non-judgmental, curious, and operating at your edge: all foundations to cultivating positive psychology. Remember, your emotions are likely contagious; you can always choose to spread a smile.   Follow Niyc @niycpidge Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get AG1 from Athletic Greens and free year of vitamin D and 5 travel packs at http://athleticgreens.com/everforward Save 15% on the instant organic lattes from Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/f1lvQ8v6Bs0  Get Niyc's book https://amzn.to/3Gp4tVb  Get When the Body Says No https://amzn.to/3umcV5d  Get The Slight Edge https://amzn.to/34GBYFk 

What is REM sleep, why it is important, how much you need, and how to increase it. In today's solo episode Chase breaks down everything you need to know about this crucial component to our sleep cycle.   Follow Chase on Instagram for more daily wellness tips @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Resist from Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase Get your WHOOP 4.0 for free and save $30 on your new membership at https://Join.Whoop.com/everforward WHOOP article https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/what-is-rem-sleep/?utm_source=members&utm_campaign=the-locker&utm_medium=email&utm_content=what-is-rem-sleep&_kx=V41uqKG9LFQKmauUXfi0oduS4etW7IyhHNImCd4lFe74kmHbLvz3Nd1KYgRUIWsU.PABnWK