Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

More often than not, out of our most challenging moments emerge our greatest opportunities. It took only 24 hours to turn young Logan Sneed’s entire world upside down. A college athlete and aspiring entrepreneur, a stage-4 brain cancer diagnosis was the last thing Logan ever expected at that point in his life. But that’s exactly what happened following a near-accident on the road when Logan blacked out while FaceTiming his girlfriend. Together with his strong-willed parents, Logan was able to connect with one of the most sought-after neurosurgeons in the world, who thankfully managed to extract the egg-sized tumor. But just when Logan thought he was in the clear, he was given ten years to live with no word of hope whatsoever. Even after receiving his “death sentence”, Logan soldiered on, determined to find a solution. He found it when a long-time mentor encouraged him to take up the ketogenic diet, which at the time was still widely unheard of. Logan went all-in and not only found a new lease on life, but also decided to share his experiences with the world on social media. In spite of a barrage of haters who doubted his story and the legitimacy of his so-called “keto diet”, there were enough people who were inspired by his journey for Logan to realize that he could monetize his growing brand. Even this wasn’t the end of Logan’s trials. Listen in as he describes the lowest point in his journey so far—even beyond the diagnosis—as well as his betrayal at the hands of a man he once called “mentor”. But Logan also shares why, when all is said and done, cancer was the greatest thing that ever happened to him, having led him down the path to discovering his purpose and impacting thousands of lives (and rapidly counting) for the better.   Follow Logan @logansneed_ Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get your free variety sample pack of LMNT Recharge at http://drinklmnt.com/everforward  Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley at https://paleovalley.com Watch the video and learn more about Logan at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/492 

Up till only a few years ago, Sean and Dala McDevitt never saw themselves leading a fast-growing community of wellness enthusiasts with 19 coaches on staff that has led to over 2800 people completely transforming their lives. The couple had always had a passion for health and fitness (they actually met at a gym) even back when they worked traditional jobs (Sean was in sales and marketing, and Dala was a labor and delivery nurse). In 2016, Dala set up her Instagram profile @dalalovesdumbbells to share how she found and healed herself through fitness, with the hope of inspiring and elevating others as well. Monetizing the brand was not on her radar; that is, until her budding community began referring to themselves with the hashtag #DLDNation. Two years later, Sean and Dala decided to quit full-time employment to fully dedicate themselves to #DLDNation. There was nothing easy about both Sean and Dala leaving their traditional career and plunging headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship; specifically in the health and wellness coaching space. What’s more, neither Sean nor Dala were “certified” trainers or nutritionists. Listen in as the McDevitts go down memory lane and speak on lessons learned since their life-changing decision to become online trainers exclusively through the #DLDNation brand, including how they navigated the many challenges of running a coaching business brought on by the pandemic.   Follow Sean @fitnessshaman Follow Dala @dalalovesdumbbells Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on CBN tinctures from Cured Nutrition at https://bit.ly/3iZWINu  Watch the full video and learn more about Sean and Dala at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/491 

John Malanca was inspired to start United Patients Group in 2011 after a totally unexpected episode when his father-in-law Stan was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer along with a brain tumor on his brain stem. The situation seemed hopeless, seeing their father going from being a seemingly healthy 77-year-old one day, to being given a mere two weeks to live the next. “When you’re diagnosed,” says John, recalling those moments of desperation, “you’ll try anything.” That “anything”, as fate would have it, was cannabis. They started by giving Stan THC capsules infused with coconut oil in order to get him to start eating again. It worked. A day later, he was back at work on a computer. Nine months after the diagnosis, John’s family got an email that simply stated “no evidence of recurrent disease.” That was in 2011. Today, Stan is alive and well. Listen in as John shares the exciting journey that emerged out of that harrowing experience. He describes the many benefits of the cannabis plant and, by extension, naturopathic modalities, and how these can help bring the body back to homeostasis.   Follow United Patients Group @unitedpatientsgroup Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on CBN tinctures from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD at http://bit.ly/2RmXcja Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/490 

“I don’t know any guy who grew up dreaming of starting a male fertility company,” says today’s guest, Khaled Kteily, before proceeding to share the story of why he, in fact, decided to do just that. “There are moments in your life that sometimes take you down unexpected paths.” Khaled’s own unexpected path began with a freak accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma during his time as a health and life sciences consultant. One day, after a coffee run during a road trip with colleagues, the car was forced to do a sudden break, causing the scalding hot beverages to spill all over Khaled’s lap. His skin was ripped clean off and he suffered second-degree burns that took a month-and-a-half to heal. Months later, a close friend of Khaled’s found out he had cancer, and so he froze his sperm before beginning a chemotherapy process that would likely leave him infertile. Inspired, Khaled visited a sperm bank to do the same. Frustrated by the awkward and clinical process involved in sperm freezing, alongside the alarming lack of conversations around declining male fertility rates, Khaled sought to make a change. This was the spark that led to the founding of Legacy in 2018 and its release of the first product which allows men to test and freeze their sperm in the comfort of their own home, and obtain personalized recommendations based on their results.   Follow Legacy @givelegacyinc Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% with code CHASE15 on the Chili Pad and 20% with code CHASE20 on the Ooler from Chili Sleep at https://www.chilisleep.com/chasechewning Watch the video and learn more about Legacy at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/489  Get Dr. Swan's book Count Down at https://amzn.to/3xoK3HU or get the audio book version for free from Audible at http://audibletrial.com/everforward 

May joins Chase on this special episode to answer four listener questions on the topic of relationships! Listen in as Chase and May discuss why busy entrepreneurs should build their work schedule around dedicated quality time with their partner instead of the other way around. They talk about exploration and independence as being two vital keys to keeping their own relationship fresh through the years. They also offer advice on communicating with a partner who gets out of hand or is acting inappropriately in a social setting, whether their behavior is a one-off or has been recurring for quite some time. Finally, Chase and May give their two cents on the question of the “right” time to have a baby and why it’s extremely important to consider male fertility when having a conversation around childbirth.   Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Use code CHASE20 at checkout to save 20% on a chiliPAD ME Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh™ at https://chilisleep.com/chasechewning Use code CHASE15 at checkout to save 15% on a chiliPAD WE Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh™ at https://chilisleep.com/chasechewning Use EVERFORWARD at checkout to save 15% on your purchase from Cured Nutrition at http://bit.ly/2RmXcja Get the book Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race by Shanna H. Swan, PhD or get the audio book for free from Audible here

For many, 2020 couldn’t have ended sooner. For Maxx Chewning, it was a year full of unexpected blessings, lessons, and accomplishments, particularly in business. Asked to name the one trait that he was forced to level up over the past 18 months, Maxx quickly replied “leadership”. Now two years into his newest venture, six years into his first, and eight years after establishing his personal brand, Maxx has become familiar with his capacity as an entrepreneur, even as he continues to strive for ever greater success. Listen in as he goes down memory lane and shares how he came to be where he currently is. Maxx goes on to talk about the entrepreneurial engine that inspires him to dabble and experiment with anything that piques his interest, and how he capitalizes on those ideas that most align with his talents and passions. He also shares why he, as an entrepreneur, is so driven to support his growing team and how he keeps a level head when there are fires to put out. Finally, Maxx reflects on his humble beginnings just as he was getting his YouTube channel off the ground, touching on what it means to have an “authentic” online presence, how to deal with haters, and why he is a prime example of, “If he can do it, I can do it, too.”   Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.paleovalley.com/everforward  Watch the video and learn more about Maxx at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/487 

A 20-year veteran of the Navy SEALs, Rich Diviney is no stranger to the tenets of leadership and success. After retiring from the military in 2016, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. In 2021, he published The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, which explores the “neuroscience backed, and real world tested performance indicators that will teach you how to build high performing teams and perform optimally, at any time, in any situation.” Listen in as Rich discusses how he was able to “make the jump from the top of the mountain into the valley” as a Navy SEAL with a 20-year military career under his belt into his new life as a speaker and consultant on organizational leadership. He also goes into why he believes that the attributes of courage and open-mindedness are most important for anyone making any kind of transition. Rich then expounds on his three-step approach to developing these and every other important attribute for success, before closing the conversation with a discussion on the value of introspection and stillness in keeping us anchored in a fast-paced, distraction-filled world.   Follow Rich @rich_diviney Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://bit.ly/2LmdpUr Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/486 

MaryRuth Ghiyam, Founder and CEO of MaryRuth Organics, is no stranger to the challenge of finding time out of a busy schedule to dedicate solely to self-care. In this conversation, she shares her tried-and-true approach to executing your daily routine within a 24-hour period. Her new book, Liquids till Lunch: 12 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life for Good, book is a culmination of her thoughts on health and wellness solidified over ten years of one-on-one sessions at her private practice on 47th and 3rd in New York City. The titular 12 habits were designed to be free to all and simple enough to incorporate into anyone’s schedule because, as MaryRuth says, “Health should be accessible to everyone.” Listen in as MaryRuth gives her advice on reducing stress and growing your self-esteem, why pain is the gateway to growth, and the magic of embracing the fact that the Universe only wants what’s best for you. MaryRuth then ends the conversation on a high note by sharing how she went from being $700,000 in debt to leading 90 employees in a mission-driven business and leaving a real impact on everyone she touches through her work.   Follow MaryRuth @maryruthorganics Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on the 100% grass fed and grass finished beef sticks from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.paleovalley.com/everforward  Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/485 

Born from the aches and pains that come with the territory for every professional athlete, Beam was co-founded by Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran. As avid crossfit competitors, ironman triathletes, marathoners, the two decided to search high and low for an all-natural remedy that met their personal wellness standards. Their choice? CBD. In this conversation, Matt and Kevin go in-depth on what they call the “Beam 4”—the four pillars of health embodied by the Beam brand. These are balance, performance, recovery, and sleep. The Beam 4 was conceived out of the desire to cater to the needs of both professional athletes and the general wellness consumer. Listen in as Matt and Kevin explain how they developed Beam’s current lineup of products. Some of the topics we cover include how they collect and interpret data, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to improve the efficacy of Beam’s sleep product, dream; how the focus, elevate, and clarity, products boost your energy without the crash; and why they decided to separate “recovery” and “sleep” into two different categories.   Follow beam @beam Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save up to 20% on the best night's sleep of your life with Chili Sleep at https://www.chilisleep.com/ChaseChewning Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/484

Every single one of our habits, good and bad, spring out of a thought process that has been (and continues to be) molded and shaped by how we interpret our day-to-day experiences. If we want to change any negative aspect of our lives, whether it be around our physical or mental health, how we communicate with others, or manage our time or money, it all starts with becoming self-aware of our own deep-seated beliefs and paradigms, then reframing our interpretation of the events that formed those beliefs and paradigms. Listen in as Taylor Ellis shares how to nip destructive habits in the bud by catching negative thoughts as they come, and how to establish habits that are in alignment with the identity of the person that we want to be. She talks about her previous struggles with an eating disorder and how she turned memories of her darkest days into inspiration for a brighter tomorrow. Taylor Ellis is an NLP-certified health and wellness coach for women.   Follow Taylor @iamtaylorellis Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase of Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at https://bit.ly/2LmdpUr Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/483