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 interior designer, TV host, and wellness advocate Sabrina Soto to explore how our homes profoundly shape our mental health, nervous system, relationships, and sense of identity. Sabrina shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up in chaos and creating a safe haven as a teenager, to landing her first HGTV role through a Craigslist ad—and explains why design isn't about trends or perfection, but alignment. This episode explores the emotional weight of clutter, how environment influences cortisol and stress, why small changes can create massive life shifts, and how designing your space is ultimately about designing the life you want to live—one intentional step forward at a time.
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00:00 – Why Your Home Might Be Keeping You Stuck
01:21 – Sabrina's Daily Wellness & Non-Negotiables
04:36 – How Home Design Directly Impacts Mental Health
05:21 – Childhood Trauma, Chaos & Creating a Safe Haven
06:15 – Why People Dread Coming Home (and How to Fix It)
09:12 – Creating "Vignettes" That Support Your Best Life
11:00 – Why Sabrina Rejects Design Rules & Trends
12:13 – How Life Phases Shape Your Design Style
13:01 – Music, Culture & Identity in Home Design
14:14 – Using AI Wisely (Without Losing Your Intuition)
15:09 – The Craigslist Ad That Changed Everything
18:25 – Acting "As If" Before the Opportunity Arrives
21:01 – Why You're One Phone Call Away From Changing Your Life
24:30 – Cuban Culture, Perfectionism & Letting Go
28:39 – How Sabrina Scans a Room in the First 60 Seconds
30:16 – The 5-Minute Declutter That Lowers Stress
32:22 – How to Refresh a Room With $500
35:16 – 3 Cheat Codes for Instant Room Elevation
36:20 – Where People Waste the Most Money in Design
39:49 – Timeless Design vs. Trends You'll Regret
42:25 – Should Your Whole Home Match?
43:27 – What HGTV Doesn't Show You About Makeovers
47:06 – Designing a Home That Calms the Nervous System
49:29 – When a Bedroom Makeover Saves a Marriage
52:14 – How Your Environment Creates a Ripple Effect in Life
56:48 – Ever Forward
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In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, performance coach Natalie Hummel reframes what it truly means to be a high performer—arguing that excellence isn't built through discipline, talent, or mindset alone, but through nervous system mastery. Natalie explains how fear, pressure, and self-sabotage are not problems to eliminate but sensations to build capacity for, and why separating sensation from story is the key to performing with ease under stress. Together, we will explore identity, upper limits, resilience, flow states, and what high performance looks like in everyday life. This conversation offers a grounded, practical, and deeply human approach to performance—one rooted in presence, self-mastery, and the courage to feel what most people avoid.
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00:00 – What Is High Performance, Really?
01:10 – Pressure, Purpose, and Choosing Your Arena
03:40 – Is Life Happening To You or For You?
05:40 – Performance Mastery vs. Self-Mastery
07:50 – Fear, Ego, and the Nervous System
10:50 – Why Competition Really Means "Striving Together"
12:30 – Identity, Ego, and the Default Nervous System
14:50 – How Your Past Sets Upper Limits on Success
17:15 – Why Discipline Eventually Stops Working
20:10 – Revisiting the Places That Formed Your Nervous System
23:00 – Freedom From vs. Freedom To
28:45 – Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation
31:20 – Separating Sensation From Story
33:20 – What Resilience Actually Is
36:20 – How to Train Resilience (The Nightly Practice)
40:30 – Parenting as a High-Performance Practice
45:10 – Giving Up Discipline for Presence
47:50 – Expanding Capacity Under Stress
49:30 – Reframing Failure Without Identity Collapse
53:00 – Why You Must Acknowledge the Past (But Not Live There)
57:30 – Nervous System > Mindset
01:01:00 – Spiritual Bypassing and Wellness Culture Pitfalls
01:06:20 – Flow State, Ease, and Pressure
01:10:20 – Why Pressure Is a Privilege
01:14:15 – High Performance for Non-Athletes
01:18:30 – The One Practice That Changes Everything
01:20:20 – Ever Forward
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In this expansive and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Apostle Kathryn Krick to explore faith, spiritual authority, healing, and what it truly means to live a life "ever forward." Kathryn unpacks the biblical foundation of apostleship, the modern restoration of spiritual gifts, and her belief that healing, deliverance, and miracles are meant to be accessible today—not confined to Scripture. This episode examines demonic oppression versus possession, the power of words and faith in daily life, navigating wilderness seasons, and why gratitude and obedience are essential to sustained spiritual growth. Kathryn also shares her improbable journey from years of obscurity to global revival, offering a powerful reminder that progress isn't always visible—but obedience always matters.
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00:01 – Welcome to Ever Forward Radio Introducing Apostle Kathryn Krick and today's conversation
02:10 – What Does "Apostle" Really Mean? Biblical foundations of apostleship and modern ministry
05:45 – Why the Book of Acts Matters Today Modeling faith through healing, deliverance, and miracles
07:00 – When God Feels Silent Seeking God, faith, and personal responsibility in spiritual growth
09:45 – "Revival Is Now" Explained What's missing in modern Christianity—and what's being restored
12:00 – Belief vs. Experiencing God Why intellectual faith isn't the same as transformation
15:04 – Personal Faith vs. Church Community Why both are necessary for spiritual maturity
16:03 – The Power of God and Spiritual Authority How healing and freedom occur biblically
18:53 – What Do Miracles Actually Look Like? Mental, emotional, and physical healing explained
21:12 – Can Spiritual Power Be Misused? Humility, surrender, and responsibility in ministry
24:58 – Faith, Wilderness Seasons & God's Timing Why valleys are necessary for spiritual growth
30:43 – The Power of Words and Gratitude How mindset, confession, and obedience shape outcomes
35:03 – Understanding God's Love (Not Condemnation) Breaking free from religious performance
42:12 – Demonic Oppression vs. Possession A grounded explanation of spiritual warfare
46:00 – Anxiety, Healing & Spiritual Authority Rejecting lies and reclaiming peace
53:01 – How to Know If You Need Deliverance Signs of spiritual oppression and freedom
01:01:29 – Waiting on God vs. Taking Action Obedience before results
01:03:35 – From Obscurity to Global Revival Kathryn's viral breakthrough and ministry explosion
01:11:33 – Living a Life Ever Forward
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What if the most important financial decision you ever make has nothing to do with investing, real estate, or your career—but who you choose as your partner? In this powerful episode of Ever Forward Radio, Chase sits down with attorney, financial expert, and author Pattie Ehsaie for a no-nonsense conversation about money, power, relationships, and financial independence—especially for women. Pattie breaks down why "never falling in love with potential" isn't cold, it's practical; why money remains the number one cause of relationship failure; and how financial independence is not about greed, but freedom. Drawing from her own journey as an immigrant, lawyer, and self-made financial authority, Pattie shares hard truths about hustle, mindset, modern dating dynamics, the "lonely male epidemic," stealth wealth, prenups, and why owning your financial future is the ultimate form of personal sovereignty.
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00:00 – Why Your Partner Is Your Biggest Financial Decision
01:35 – Meet Pattie Ehsaie & Her Core Philosophy on Money and Power
02:04 – "Never Fall in Love With Potential" Explained
04:10 – Dating a Broke Mindset vs a Broke Bank Account
04:56 – When You Support a Man, You Become His Mother
07:00 – Financial Red Flags Most Women Ignore
11:10 – The Money Talk: Credit Scores, Savings & Debt
12:09 – Why Money Is the #1 Reason Relationships Fail
13:33 – Why Men Fake Wealth (And Women Don't)
18:15 – What Happens When the Provider Loses Everything
23:20 – Why Financial Independence = Power
25:10 – Women Out-Earning Men & the "Lonely Male Epidemic"
29:18 – What's Wrong with Andrew Tate's Money Narrative
31:48 – How to Be a "Rich B*tch": The 5-Account System
36:28 – Why Starting to Invest Late Costs You Hundreds of Thousands
38:16 – Hustle vs a Broke Mindset
41:27 – Prenups, Assets & Protecting Your Future
42:53 – Women Who Did Money Right (Oprah, Taylor Swift)
44:36 – Fake Rich vs Real Rich (Why Housewives Go Broke)
50:13 – Pattie's Immigrant Story & Relentless Work Ethic
55:38 – Ever Forward
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After healing from Hodgkin's lymphoma in her 30s, Elissa Goodman turned her personal health crisis into a lifelong mission: helping others prevent and recover from cancer through holistic nutrition and mindful living. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from stress-driven corporate life to deep healing through green juicing, plant-based eating, and inner work like yoga, trauma release, and plant medicine. Elissa discusses how trauma, inflammation, and our toxic environment create the "cancer terrain"—and how we can reverse it with simple, nutrient-dense habits and radical self-love. Her story is not just about healing cancer but transforming one's entire way of living.
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00:00 – The Current Cancer Epidemic
03:00 – Diagnosis at 32 & Discovering Juicing
07:00 – Taking Healing into Her Own Hands
11:00 – The Power of One Question: "Are You Happy?"
15:00 – Losing Her Husband & What Holistic Healing Taught Her
21:00 – Top Anti-Cancer Foods & The Inflammation Connection
28:00 - Cacao, Grief, and Plant Medicine as Emotional Healing Tools
33:00 - The Cancer Terrain: Internal Environment vs. Genetics
38:00 - Detoxification Basics: Sweat, Sleep, & Simplicity
43:00 - Myths About Juicing, Water Fasting, and Sugar
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In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD breaks down the truth behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, reframing them not as magic weight-loss shots but as hormone replacement therapies that reveal how dysfunctional most people's "weight-health hormones" have become. Ashley shares how digestion, nutrient status, genetics, and modern environmental pressures diminish the body's natural ability to regulate appetite, cravings, metabolism, and fat distribution — and why GLP-1 drugs can offer clarity but not a cure unless the underlying issues are addressed. She dives into muscle preservation, the limitations of BMI, the importance of fat-mass vs. scale weight, the root-cause approach to sustainable weight health, and what the future of GLP-1s means for generational wellness. This is a powerful conversation that blends science, personal insight, and actionable strategies to improve metabolic health — with or without medication.
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00:00 – GLP-1 hype: weight loss, risks, and whole-body benefits
02:00 – What GLP-1 drugs actually do in the body
02:20 – Understanding "weight-health hormones"
03:00 – Why society is functioning with suboptimal hormones
12:00 – Why total weight doesn't matter — muscle, fat, and bone do
14:00 – BMI is broken and misleading
15:00 – Weight regain, muscle loss, and metabolism
17:00 – Genetics, survival traits, and appetite regulation
23:00 – Root-cause approach: digestion, nutrient status, vagus nerve work
26:00 – How GLP-1s validate hormone dysfunction
28:00 – Side effects like nausea and constipation explained
30:00 – Why digestive repair is essential for long-term success
33:00 – How GLP-1s quiet obsessive thoughts, cravings, and food noise
36:00 – Supplements that support GLP-1 and weight-health hormone function
38:00 – Hop extract research and natural "GLP-1 activators"
42:00 – Limitations of natural alternatives vs. true hormone replacement
1:12:00 – Glucose spikes, CGMs, and metabolic flexibility
1:27:00 – The future of GLP-1s and redefining "obesity"
1:28:00 – Generational weight health and epigenetics
1:29:00 – Final thoughts and Ashley's Ever Forward message
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In this high-energy and revealing episode, intimacy expert Dr. Susan Bratton, PhD joins us to explain why great sex is not just pleasurable — it's powerful. We explore how optimizing your sex life is the "fourth health factor" that most high achievers overlook, yet it plays a critical role in cognitive sharpness, hormone balance, longevity, and emotional resilience. Susan breaks down the science of pleasure, the importance of blood flow and nitric oxide, the difference between male and female arousal timing, and why communication is the foundation of great sex. From libido botanicals to red light therapy to "sexual biohacking," this episode is a no-BS guide to upgrading your health, relationships, and self-confidence — inside and outside the bedroom.
"Sex is the fourth health factor. The longer you have hot, orgasmic sex, the longer, healthier, and happier your life is."
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00:00 – Intro & Susan Bratton's wild setup
01:00 – Sexuality for high performance & longevity
03:00 – What is the "Fourth Health Factor"?
05:00 – Susan's sexless marriage and transformation
07:30 – What is "passionate, conscious lovemaking"?
10:00 – 20 types of orgasms and erotic learning
12:30 – Supplements, botanicals, and biohacking libido
15:00 – The Sex Life Bucket List (48 erotic playdates)
17:30 – Why novelty, not frequency, prevents boredom
20:00 – Bedroom communication = relationship foundation
22:00 – Male vs. female arousal: What most get wrong
25:00 – The 20-minute warm-up women actually need
28:00 – How orgasms support immune, brain & mood health
30:00 – Libido supplements: nitric oxide, herbs & more
35:00 – Cannabis, vibrators, and "training your pleasure"
38:00 – Sexual biohacking for physical & mental health
41:00 – Why clear communication is hotter than dirty talk
44:00 – "Say what you see": simple ways to talk in bed
46:00 – Tools for expanding pleasure (sex toys & tech)
49:00 – Penis pumps & vaginal red light therapy
52:00 – The truth about "mercy sex" and resentment
55:00 – GainsWave, orgasms after 60 & sexual recovery
58:00 – Ever Forward
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Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD joins us today to break down what brain fitness really means and why modern life is overwhelming a biological system that was never designed for today's pace. Dr. Porter explains how brain energy, neuroplasticity, breathwork, mitochondria, sleep architecture, stress physiology, light exposure, and daily rituals all influence our ability to think clearly, recover deeply, and perform at a high level. We explore the science behind neurogenesis, the glymphatic system, alpha and delta brainwave states, the impact of sugar and artificial sweeteners on cognitive decline, how breathing and light frequencies regulate the nervous system, and why most people are unknowingly compromising their sleep, metabolism, and cognitive output. Packed with actionable tools—from box breathing and SMR training to healthier morning routines, supplements, and digital hygiene—this episode is a masterclass on how to build a sharper brain and age better.
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00:17 – Neuropruning, neurogenesis & brain voltage explained
01:18 – Why puzzles aren't brain fitness & the need for recovery
02:02 – How neuroplasticity works at any age
03:08 – Challenging the myth that humans can't grow new neurons
03:28 – DNA changes every 40 seconds & mindset's effect on cellular energy
04:42 – Optimism vs. pessimism on brain health
05:31 – The impact of modern sedentary living
08:52 – Light, circadian rhythms & how the body gets biological "codes"
09:54 – Why meditation and ancient practices matter for neuroplasticity
10:44 – The brain's energy demands during sleep
11:13 – Sugar, stress & metabolic dysfunction
12:16 – Tech overload & living in a world we weren't built for
13:19 – Why exercising first thing is harmful if cortisol is high
14:04 – SMR brainwave training & preparing the brain for the day
14:31 – How to enter alpha state through psychological breathing
15:30 – Breathwork as the best pre-workout
16:03 – Memory, aging & how recall networks degrade
17:49 – How environment, food & behavior shape brain performance
18:32 – Brazil study: music + frequencies improve cognitive retention
19:21 – Intelligence is energy, not innate talent
20:42 – Hypernesia, super-memory states & learning faster
21:19 – Stress collapses the brain's energy field
22:25 – The 2 p.m. biological crash & 20-minute reboot method
23:17 – Why you shouldn't drink coffee first thing in the morning\
24:05 – WHOOP data & tracking recovery
28:35 – Fire, infrared, and ancient light patterns regulating cortisol
29:06 – Box breathing & Navy SEAL stress control
30:39 – The 4-4-8 breath for nighttime relaxation
31:31 – Photobiomodulation & brainwave entrainment results
32:48 – Cold plunging, testosterone & the body's adaptive response
33:57 – Pain, opioids & training the brain to regulate pain naturally
34:23 – Why TBIs need light—not darkness—for healing
35:02 – What's wrong with modern education
35:36 – Diving deeper into sleep health: "Sleep smarter"
36:28 – Why 6.5 hours may be optimal; deep vs. REM sleep
37:20 – The glymphatic system: brain "washing cycle"
38:12 – Why dehydration & late eating disrupt deep sleep
39:33 – Tracking sleep: analyzing Chase's data
41:08 – Coal miner sleep study: 1 minute of deep sleep
42:11 – Getting to delta faster improves brain repair
42:40 – Why many people clench & never unwind during sleep
43:06 – Breath is the foundation of all emotional regulation
44:11 – Using breath to process problems & create optimism
45:21 – Dementia study: increasing brain voltage reverses symptoms
46:20 – Kids vs. adults: why adults hold stress longer
47:03 – Applying breathwork anywhere in daily life
48:31 – Addiction is one solution to infinite problems—breath creates options
49:15 – Why most affirmations don't work
50:06 – Breath + emotion alignment for manifestation
51:37 – The worst thing for brain health: doing nothing
53:12 – Sugar & artificial sweeteners destroying brain health
54:27 – Pavlov, dopamine loops & our coffee addiction
56:04 – Pandemic stress accelerated brain aging
56:49 – How breath can change immune response & resilience
58:09 – Stress, perception & mitochondrial ATP
59:20 – Red light & brain energy: mitochondria producing 32× ATP
59:55 – Nasal vs. mouth breathing for brain optimization
01:00:23 – Yogic breath, pranayama & hemisphere balancing
01:01:11 – Should you breathe through left or right nostril
01:02:55 – Stress collapses neural function under pressure
01:03:34 – Why people fear brain decline but don't act
01:06:02 – Olive oil daily reduces Alzheimer's risk
01:07:00 – The sugar epidemic: 100 lbs/year
01:07:53 – Supplements: niacin, vitamin C, omega-3s
01:09:59 – How to know if you're inflamed
01:11:49 – Lab markers to track for brain health
01:13:20 – Iron, energy & the body's magnetic fields
01:14:05 – Algae, greens & light-activated nutrient strategies
01:16:23 – Measuring progress: HRV, community, daily walking
01:17:20 – Brain health by decade & sleep hygiene after 40
01:19:20 – Digital hygiene: limit phones after 8 p.m.
01:20:28 – Designing the perfect 24 hours for brain health
01:24:25 – The power of review, gratitude & problem-solving before sleep
01:25:13 – Ever Forward
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Dr. Jessica Shepherd—OB/GYN, clinical advisor for P-Volv, and author of Generation M—breaks down everything women need to know about perimenopause, menopause, and longevity. She explains why mindset is the foundation of midlife health, how declining estrogen affects every organ system, why only 8% of symptomatic women ever receive a diagnosis, and how common comorbidities rise 45% or more between ages 40–59. Dr. Shepherd shares science-backed strategies for navigating symptoms, improving metabolic and mitochondrial health, understanding the truth about hormone therapy after the flawed WHI study (which led to an 82% decline in prescriptions), and using exercise, protein, and muscle-building to protect cognition, heart health, and overall vitality. Whether you're a woman entering midlife—or a partner wanting to better support her—this conversation is a masterclass in women's health, empowerment, and aging well.
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00:01 - Intro & shocking stats: women live longer but spend more years in poor health; HRT prescriptions dropped 82% after 2002
00:28 - Muscle as the organ of longevity; women lose 3–5% per decade, accelerated after menopause
01:18 - Why estrogen decline shifts the whole body; Dr. Shepherd introduces herself and her mission in women's health
02:15 - Redefining women's health & longevity; why women aren't thinking about longevity soon enough
04:23 – Mindset, habits, and community as the foundation of midlife health
07:13 - Barriers to staying well: socioeconomic factors, upbringing, access, and misconceptions about wellness
09:33 - Women's current wellness landscape; societal expectations, caregiving burden, and systemic gaps
12:46 – Major healthcare gaps: lack of research, exclusion of women from clinical studies until the '70s, and only 3% of VC health funding going to women
17:30 – Pharma eliminating women's health divisions; downstream effects on innovation and access
19:10 – Perimenopause 101: defining terms, symptoms vs. cycles, 34+ possible symptoms, and why diagnosis is trick
24:45 – The cardiovascular danger of estrogen decline; heart disease as the #1 killer of women
27:02 – Stress vs. perimenopause symptoms; mood disorders peak between 45–55
29:48 – How HRT has evolved in the last 10–20 years; symptom relief and longevity benefits
32:32 – Why only 5% of women are on hormone therapy today; misconceptions and new guidelines
34:20 – WHI study deep dive: media panic, misinterpretation, lack of statistical significance, and lasting fear
39:06 – Risk vs. benefit: how to think about HRT decisions with your provider
41:51 – Chase shares his TRT story; quality of life, fertility considerations, and hormone literacy
45:16 – Dr. Shepherd's personal hormone story: cognition issues, testosterone, and starting estrogen at 46
48:12 – Supplements Dr. Shepherd uses: Vitamin D, creatine, CoQ10, Urolithin A
50:10 – Muscle, mitochondrial health, sarcopenia & glucose control: why resistance training is non-negotiable
52:25 – Movement, neuroplasticity, balance & cognition: why staying active protects the aging brain
55:12 – How partners can best support women in perimenopause: emotional support & shared routines
57:52 – The science of emotional support: social connection decreases pain, inflammation, and improves outcomes
59:22 – Menopause explained: average age, symptom timeline, and the hidden cellular changes
01:02:39 – Nutrition, glucose control, protein needs, alcohol & sugar intake, and metabolic health
01:07:07 – Protein requirements (1.0–1.2g/kg), resistance training, and why women must build muscle
01:09:37 – U.S. data: 55%+ of women report symptoms; only 8% diagnosed; why doctors miss it
01:12:34 – Which providers are best for menopause care & what certifications to look for
01:15:31 – Comorbidities rise 45% between 40–59: hypertension, thyroid, arthritis, sleep disorders & estrogen's role
01:18:25 – Is biohacking menopause possible? Current limits + ovarian longevity research
01:22:24 – Exercise as the ultimate biohack; sustainable movement for aging wel
01:23:19 – Final Q: How Dr. Shepherd lives Ever Forward — flexibility, pause, and growth
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Author and mindset disruptor Carla Ondrasik unpacks the radical idea behind 'stop trying'. Carla challenges the culturally accepted virtue of "trying," revealing it as a fear response that keeps us stuck in inaction and self-sabotage. Through personal stories—from pitching hit songs to Cher to rewriting her own future through visualization—Carla shares why doing, not trying, is the true path to success. This conversation explores how trying shows up in our language, our relationships, and our goals, and offers clear, compassionate strategies for unlearning inherited patterns, setting boundaries, and building a life rooted in clarity and courageous action.
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00:01 The Fear Behind Trying - Carla introduces the core message of her book and why trying is often rooted in fear and failure
02:10 Why We're Addicted to Trying - How instant gratification culture conditions us to avoid real effort and use "trying" as an escape hatch
06:46 Yoda, Gretzky, and the Myth of Noble Trying - Debunking iconic quotes and redefining effort vs. action
12:01 The Try Test: What Does It Even Mean to Try? - Carla's book-lifting exercise proves that trying is a mental illusion, not a physical act
15:19 Fear, Music Industry Boldness, and Doing Anyway - A powerful story about pitching a hit song to Geffen Records—and why doing beats hesitation
20:16 Excuses Are Just Rocks Under the Bridge - Why action requires clear motivation and how to move through fear by starting small
24:46 Inherited Trying and Manifesting Through Doing - Carla's unconventional childhood, visualization rituals, and how language shapes outcomes
31:41 The Airport Analogy: Why Trying Isn't Even an Option - Real-life examples where we would never say "I'll try"—and how to apply that clarity to everything
36:51 Trying vs. People-Pleasing: The Power of No - Why saying "I'll try" is often a fear-based way to avoid discomfort—and how to stop doing that
42:41 How to Hold Others Accountable to DoingSimple scripts to redirect vague language and inspire action in others
46:18 The Best Exercise to Escape the Try Loop - Carla's top recommendation: become aware of what "try" really means—and reject it
48:06 The Power of Silence and Doing in Private - Why your goals get stronger when you stop announcing them—and how to let results speak for themselves
52:21 Failure, Courage, and Public Vulnerability - Carla shares her fear, failures, and learning curve while writing and launching the book.
56:13 What "Ever Forward" Means to Carla - A personal reflection on living forward with purpose, urgency, and collective inspiration
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