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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Today we sit down with neurologist and brain health expert Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, author of The Invincible Brain, to challenge conventional thinking about Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. Dr. Fotuhi explains why Alzheimer's may not be a single disease but rather the result of multiple processes—including inflammation, poor sleep, metabolic dysfunction, and lifestyle factors—that accumulate over time. The conversation explores the science behind brain shrinkage, the role of sleep in clearing toxins from the brain, why exercise may be one of the most powerful tools for cognitive health, and the five pillars of brain fitness: exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress reduction, and brain training. He also shares clinical research showing that targeted lifestyle changes can significantly improve cognitive performance and even increase hippocampal volume in patients with mild cognitive impairment, offering a hopeful perspective on protecting and strengthening the brain as we age.
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00:00 – Why Alzheimer's may not be a single disease
02:34 – The "soup of problems" explanation for Alzheimer's
03:21 – Why many dementia diagnoses miss treatable causes
04:01 – Treating lifestyle factors that affect brain health
06:30 – Understanding mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
10:15 – Brain shrinkage and inflammation explained
15:12 – Why lifestyle affects brain aging
20:40 – The role of exercise in brain health
28:22 – How exercise helps grow new neurons
29:11 – Exercise and the brain's waste-clearing system
30:03 – Why sleep is critical for brain detox
31:20 – The five pillars of brain health
33:45 – Why there is no "miracle cure" for brain health
38:10 – How small daily habits compound over time
45:44 – Research showing the brain can grow again
48:11 – MCI vs Alzheimer's diagnosis explained
49:28 – Risk factors that can accelerate dementia
50:13 – Clinical results improving cognitive performance
52:00 – Ever Forward
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Heart disease is still the number one cause of death worldwide, yet most people misunderstand what actually causes cardiovascular disease. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, we sit down with interventional cardiologist Dr. Christopher Davis, MD to break down the real drivers of heart disease, the role of cholesterol, and why nitric oxide may be one of the most important molecules for cardiovascular health. This masterclass explores the science behind oxidized LDL, endothelial dysfunction, nitric oxide production, inflammation, and environmental toxins — and how these factors silently damage your arteries long before a heart attack occurs.
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00:00 – Cardiovascular Disease: The #1 Killer
02:15 – Why Heart Attacks Often Happen Without Severe Blockage
04:50 – The Misunderstanding Around Cholesterol
07:35 – Oxidized LDL and Plaque Formation
10:42 – Lipoprotein(a) and Genetic Risk
13:25 – Environmental Toxins and Cardiovascular Disease
16:10 – Endothelial Dysfunction Explained
19:40 – Nitric Oxide: The Molecule That Regulates Blood Flow
24:15 – Why Nitric Oxide Declines With Age
28:05 – Inflammation and Plaque Rupture
31:30 – The Arginine Paradox
35:12 – Symptoms of Nitric Oxide Deficiency
38:45 – Erectile Dysfunction as a Cardiovascular Warning Sign
42:20 – Mouthwash and Nitric Oxide Suppression
46:18 – Stress, Cortisol, and Arterial Damage
50:05 – Exercise and Nitric Oxide Production
55:40 – Environmental Stressors on the Cardiovascular System
59:10 – Tests That Actually Predict Heart Disease
01:05:30 – Practical Steps to Protect Your Heart
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In this episode, we sit down again with veterinary epidemiologist and Fatty15 co-founder Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson to explore the emerging science behind C15:0, an odd-chain saturated fatty acid increasingly recognized as potentially essential for human health. The conversation begins by addressing skepticism and online claims that C15:0 research is a "scam," before diving into the human and epidemiological evidence showing that higher circulating levels of C15:0 are associated with lower cardiometabolic disease risk. Dr. Venn-Watson explains why not all saturated fats behave the same biologically, contrasting C15:0 with C16 and highlighting C15:0's unique properties including anti-inflammatory effects, mitochondrial support, and protection against cellular stress. Together they explore how modern dietary patterns may have reduced natural intake of this nutrient, what the latest clinical and mechanistic research suggests about aging and metabolic health, and why continuing to challenge long-standing nutrition dogma requires following the data wherever it leads.
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00:00 – The "C15 Essential Fatty Acid Scam" Debate
02:08 – Why Critics Say There Isn't Enough Human Evidence
06:35 – Dolphin Research That Led to the Discovery of C15
11:15 – Epidemiology: Higher C15 and Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
16:05 – Saturated Fat: Why the Narrative May Be Oversimplified
21:30 – C15 vs C16: Not All Saturated Fats Are the Same
27:05 – What Makes a Fat Truly "Essential"
32:10 – The "Goldilocks Fat": Why C15 Stands Out
38:20 – Anti-Inflammatory vs Pro-Inflammatory Fats
44:40 – Mitochondria, Cellular Stability, and Longevity
51:15 – Ferroptosis and Protecting Cells From Oxidative Damage
57:50 – Are We Aging Faster Without Enough C15?
1:05:10 – Why Modern Diets May Be Lower in C15
1:12:30 – How Scientists Follow the Data, Even Against Dogma
1:21:50 – What "Ever Forward" Means in Science and Life
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In this episode, David Watumull breaks down the science behind astaxanthin — a powerful carotenoid antioxidant backed by over 4,000 peer-reviewed papers and 100+ human clinical trials — and explains why it may be one of the most underappreciated longevity compounds available today. The conversation explores how astaxanthin anchors across cellular membranes to protect mitochondria from oxidative stress, reduce chronic inflammation ("inflammaging"), support cardiovascular health by lowering oxidized LDL and CRP, and cross the blood-brain barrier to enhance cognitive function and neuroprotection. They also discuss its role in energy production, endurance performance, healthy aging, and a landmark NIH lifespan study showing a 12% extension in mammals. Ultimately, the episode reframes longevity not as chasing stimulants or shortcuts, but as protecting cellular integrity so the body can function the way it was designed to — for longer and at a higher level.
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00:00 – The Longevity Molecule You've Never Heard Of
02:45 – What Is Astaxanthin?
07:30 – How It Protects Your Cell Membranes
13:40 – Free Radicals & Oxidative Stress Explained
25:50 – Brain Health, Neuroplasticity & Mitochondria
29:40 – Cardiovascular Disease & Oxidized LDL
34:05 – Alzheimer's, MCI & Neuroprotection
43:00 – Energy Production & Mitochondrial Function
58:40 – Inflammaging & Longevity Pathways
1:03:40 – NIH Study: 12% Lifespan Extension
1:09:00 – Athletic Performance & Endurance
1:15:00 – Dosing, Absorption & Bioavailability
1:26:00 – Can Antioxidants Become Harmful?
1:30:00 – Why Isn't This Mainstream?
1:37:30 – Living Ever Forward
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In this conversation, Dr. Tim Spector breaks down why modern life has quietly dismantled our relationship with fermented foods and how that loss may be fueling inflammation, metabolic disease, and poor mental health. Drawing from the landmark Stanford fermented foods study, he explains how just a few daily servings of fermented foods lowered inflammatory markers by 25%, outperforming fiber alone in immune impact. He outlines the hierarchy of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, why ultra-processed foods sabotage gut health, and how eating 30 diverse plants per week can measurably improve mood, energy, and microbiome diversity. From reversing type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease to redefining stool health as a vital sign, Spector argues that restoring gut diversity may be one of the most powerful levers for extending healthspan — potentially adding ten more healthy years of life.
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00:00 – The Fermented Foods Study That Changed Everything
03:22 – Health Trends in 2026: Fiber vs. The Protein Craze
06:04 – The 30 Plants Per Week Rule
09:40 – Gut Health and Mental Health Connection
16:27 – What Modern Life Destroyed About Fermentation
21:55 – The Stanford Fermented Foods Study
24:31 – 3 Fermented Foods to Start Today
27:29 – Live vs. Dead Microbes (Postbiotics Explained)
38:56 – Probiotics vs. Prebiotics vs. Postbiotics
48:41 – The Biggest Destroyer of Gut Health
52:48 – The New Gut Health Metric (Nature Study)
01:01:56 – What Your Stool Says About Your Health
01:09:29 – Can Gut Health Reverse Chronic Disease?
01:13:02 – The Simplest Gut Health Rule
01:13:36 – Adding 10 Healthy Years to Your Life
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What if the smallest molecule in the universe could have the biggest impact on your health? Welcome "Greg the Hydrogen Man" to explore the science, controversy, and real-world application of hydrogen water and molecular hydrogen therapy. This conversation goes beyond hydration — it explores how hydrogen acts as a biological signal, how it interacts with oxygen, and why it may be foundational to cellular health. Whether you're into biohacking, longevity, performance, or holistic health, this episode will challenge how you think about water and what it means to truly nourish the body.
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00:00 – Why water can heal… or harm
02:30 – Why most hydrogen devices are problematic
05:00 – Japan's longevity advantage explained
07:45 – Hydrogen, gut health, and gas signaling
10:00 – What hydrogen water actually is
14:00 – The healing waters of Lourdes & hydrogen discovery
17:30 – Why hydrogen is different from all antioxidants
19:30 – Mitochondria, oxidative stress & disease
22:45 – Hydrogen and stroke recovery in Japan
26:30 – Why clean water matters before hydrogen
30:00 – Live blood analysis: clean water vs hydrogen water
33:30 – How hydrogen acts as a cellular signal
36:00 – Morning hydrogen water protocol
40:30 – The Japanese hydrogen machine origin story
43:00 – How long before people feel results
45:30 – Safety, medications & contraindications
48:30 –Ever Forward
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In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, psychologist and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe reframes addiction, compulsive behavior, and self-sabotage as intelligent coping strategies rather than personal failures. He explains why labeling people as "addicts" creates shame and traps identity, how early childhood and even preverbal experiences shape adult behavior, and why most habits don't change through awareness alone.
Dr. Jaffe introduces his SPARO Behavioral Loop—stimulus, perception, activation, response, outcome—to show how emotions and bodily sensations, not events themselves, drive behavior. Together, they explore identity, responsibility without blame, growth mindset, emotional regulation, stoicism, belief systems, and why sustainable change comes from reshaping perception and nervous system responses rather than fighting behaviors directly. This conversation offers a compassionate, practical framework for breaking patterns and moving forward—without shame.
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00:00 – Addiction Is Not Your Identity
02:00 – Why Calling Someone an "Addict" Causes Harm
05:10 – The Thing Is Never the Thing
07:30 – Coping Starts Earlier Than You Remember
10:00 – Attachment, Safety, and Early Nervous System Wiring
14:45 – Resilience vs. Disconnection
17:20 – It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility
19:50 – The Sphere of Control Framework
23:30 – Perception Shapes Reality
25:45 – Introducing the SPARO Behavioral Loop
29:15 – Why Awareness Alone Doesn't Change Behavior
33:00 – Emotional Menus & Coping Patterns
35:20 – Changing Beliefs to Reduce Triggers
38:40 – Stoicism, Detachment & Emotional Regulation
41:30 – Identity Change Without All-or-Nothing Thinking
44:50 – Becoming Someone Who Can Change
48:05 – Choosing Your Hard
49:30 – How to Know You're on the Right Path
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You've probably heard of the trauma responses fight, flight, and freeze — but there's a fourth response that may be shaping your life without you even realizing it: fawning.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton, PhD a clinical psychologist, trauma therapist, and author of Fawning, to understand why people-pleasing, over-accommodating, and self-abandonment are not personality flaws — they're intelligent survival responses your nervous system learned to keep you safe.
You'll learn how fawning develops when fight, flight, or freeze aren't available — especially in childhood, unequal power dynamics, toxic relationships, and work environments where your safety or stability feels at risk. You'll also discover how living in a chronic fawn response can quietly disconnect you from your needs, your voice, your body, and your sense of self.
This conversation helps you recognize why "just setting boundaries" often feels impossible, why you may disappear in relationships, and why choosing yourself can feel terrifying even when you know something needs to change. Most importantly, you'll hear why none of this means something is wrong with you — you make sense.
If you've been stuck in survival mode, waiting for permission, approval, or safety outside yourself, this episode will help you understand what's been happening beneath the surface — and how you can begin moving forward by reconnecting with who you truly are.
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00:00 – Introducing the "Fourth F": What Is Fawning?
02:16 – Why Fawning Is Not a Conscious Choice
03:40 – Power, Safety, and Why Fight or Flight Aren't Always Options
07:43 – Living in Chronic Survival Mode
09:27 – When Fawning Becomes Your "Personality"
12:09 – Empaths, Hypervigilance, and Nervous System Trauma
13:40 – Apologizing to People Who Hurt You
16:22 – Befriending Bullies as De-Escalation
20:29 – Gender, Power, and Why Context Matters
24:03 – Ignoring a Partner's Bad Behavior
26:43 – Toxic Hope vs Reality
28:27 – Presence as a Path Out of Fawning
31:24 – Reality as a Regulating Force
35:02 – Fawning in the Workplace & Overgiving
37:26 – Choosing Yourself for the First Time
40:29 – Becoming Who You Already Are
43:56 – Why "Just Set Boundaries" Fails Trauma Survivors
48:02 – Listening to Yourself as the Path Forward
51:12 – Writing Fawning & Seeing the Bigger System
55:06 – Somatic Tools to Regulate the Nervous System
01:02:27 – Health Costs of Chronic Fawning
01:04:03 – Self-Abandonment Explained
01:06:19 – What "Ever Forward" Means Through Trauma Healing
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What if the foods you believe are "healthy" are quietly driving chronic inflammation, hormonal disruption, and behavioral issues in children? Julia Putzeys is here to expose the truth about ultra-processed foods, misleading food labels, artificial dyes, seed oils, and chemical additives hiding in plain sight. Julia breaks down why front-of-package marketing is designed to mislead consumers, how certain ingredients are still legal in the U.S. but banned abroad, and why simply "hitting your macros" is not the same as eating real, nourishing food.
We explain how food additives impact children's brain health, gut health, metabolism, and long-term disease risk — and how parents and everyday shoppers can take back control at the grocery store. This conversation will empower you with practical tools to read ingredient labels properly, make smarter food swaps, and protect your family's health without falling into fear or overwhelm.
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00:00 – The Biggest Lie the Food Industry Tells
01:15 – Why "High-Protein" Processed Foods Are Still Dangerous
03:41 – Seed Oils & Chronic Inflammation Explained
05:35 – Why Food Labels Are Designed to Confuse You
08:10 – Are Brands Intentionally Misleading Consumers?
10:45 – Why Front-of-Package Claims Mean Nothing
12:49 – Ultra-Processed Foods vs Real Food
16:02 – Ingredient Order & Label Red Flags
18:07 – Why Modern Bread Is So Dangerous
19:41 – Artificial Dyes & Kids' Brain Health
23:36 – The Top 5 Most Dangerous Food Ingredients
27:54 – High-Fructose Corn Syrup & Hidden Sugars
31:32 – Artificial Sweeteners & Gut Damage
33:56 – Why Europe Bans Ingredients the U.S. Allows
37:48 – Ultra-Processed Foods & Chronic Disease
42:23 – How Parents Can Protect Their Children
56:10 – Why Calories ≠ Health
57:53 – What Is the Trash Panda App?
01:02:12 – How Trash Panda Rates Ingredients
01:08:20 – Consumer Power vs Big Food
01:10:10 – Ever Forward
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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD joins Ever Forward Radio to explore why true healing goes far beyond food, supplements, and exercise—and into the nervous system, emotional health, and human connection. Drawing from his new book Plant Powered Plus, Will explains how inflammation is driven by an inseparable triad of gut microbiome imbalance, immune dysfunction, and a compromised gut barrier, while also revealing how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, loneliness, and circadian disruption can prevent the body from ever feeling safe enough to heal. This episode clearly explains the gut–brain–immune axis, the role of parasympathetic "safety" states, why PTSD and trauma leave measurable signatures in the gut, and how practices like sunlight exposure, breathwork, meaningful relationships, and spiritual purpose are not "woo"—but biology.
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00:00 – Introduction: Why You're Not Healing (It's Not Just Food)
01:30 – Inflammation, Strength & the Core Thesis of Plant Powered Plus
02:25 – 70% of the Immune System Lives in the Gut
03:40 – The Inflammation Trifecta: Dysbiosis, Gut Barrier & Immunity
05:10 – How Fast the Gut Microbiome and Gut Lining Can Heal
06:00 – 450,000 New Gut Cells Every Second
09:00 – Why the Body Wants to Heal (If We Let It)
10:00 – Morning Sunlight, Circadian Rhythm & Energy
11:30 – Gut Microbes Follow a 24-Hour Schedule
12:45 – Why the Immune System Is Active at Night
14:00 – Serotonin, Melatonin & Gut Repair
16:00 – Cortisol: When Stress Helps vs. Harms
18:30 – The Sympathetic Nervous System & "Berserker Mode
21:45 – How Chronic Stress Damages the Gut Barrier
24:00 – Trauma, PTSD & Inflammatory Disease
26:00 – Why You Can't Out-Diet Trauma
29:00 – Science, Pattern Recognition & the Mind–Body Connection
32:00 – Parasympathetic Healing: Safety, Rest & Digestion
34:00 – Breathwork, Meditation & Nervous System Regulation
36:00 – Human Connection as Medicine
38:30 – Loneliness, Mortality & Modern Society
43:00 – Why Meaningful Relationships Are Essential for Health
46:00 – Can You Be Healthy Without Deep Connection?
49:00 – Measuring Stress: HRV, Wearables & Inflammation
55:30 – Trauma, PTSD & the Gut Microbiome
58:00 – Healing Trauma and Healing the Gut Together
1:03:30 – Dr. Bulsiewicz's Personal Healing Story
1:09:30 – Reconciliation, Grief & Spiritual Healing
1:18:00 – Purpose, Faith & the Limits of Science
1:22:00 – Ever Forward
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