Stay ConnectedHi, I’m Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning on Instagram) and this is the podcast that is devoted to help you build a life that propels you forward – EVER FORWARD. Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness, personal development, entrepreneurship, celebrities and entertainers, creatives, military and so much more.
I am a US Army veteran, ACE Certified Health Coach, and I hold a BS in Exercise Science and MS in Health Promotion and currently live in Los Angeles, CA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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