Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

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Hi, 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.

  1. 3d ago

    Why Successful Men Struggle in Love and Why Men Fear Vulnerability More Than Failure with Stefanos Sifandos

    Most men aren't emotionally unavailable because they don't care. They're emotionally unavailable because they were never taught how to process emotion, navigate intimacy, or move through the transition from boyhood to manhood. In this conversation, relationship coach and author Stefanos Sifandos breaks down why high-achieving men often feel disconnected, why success can become emotional armor, and how unresolved childhood wounds quietly shape our relationships, ambition, confidence, and identity. Follow Stefanos @stefanossifandos Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Why Successful Men Become Emotionally Unavailable 01:23 – Is Vulnerability the Final Frontier of Masculinity? 06:05 – A 3-Step Framework for Becoming More Vulnerable 11:26 – Why Your Partner Can't Be Your Therapist\ 15:01 – The Lost Rite of Passage From Boyhood to Manhood 20:15 – How Men Can Create Their Own Rite of Passage 22:30 – Did You Already Experience a Rite of Passage Without Realizing It? 26:00 – Finding Your Edge in Modern Masculinity 29:44 – The Hidden Insecurities That Drive Successful Men 33:26 – Father Wounds vs. Mother Wounds: The Difference Every Man Should Know 39:38 – Healing Childhood Trauma Before It Controls Your Relationships 40:20 – Does Vulnerability Actually Improve Your Sex Life? 43:37 – How to Regulate Your Nervous System (Simple Daily Practices) 50:55 – Is Male Ambition Just Unhealed Childhood Trauma? 51:34 – Why High-Achieving Men Often Struggle in Relationships 52:10 – Are Men Really Afraid of Emotion—or Losing Control? 53:07 – What "Ever Forward" Means & Living in Alignment With Your Truth 54:00 – Chase on Fatherhood, Emotional Regulation & Choosing Response Over Reaction ----- Episode resources: Fatty15 - save an additonal 15% on the 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fatty acids Watch and subscirbe on YouTube

    Why Successful Men Struggle in Love and Why Men Fear Vulnerability More Than Failure with Stefanos Sifandos

  2. Jul 13

    Hard Choices, Happy Body: On Resilience, Purpose & Why Progress Is the Meaning of Life with Jerzy Gregorek

    What if almost everything you've been told about happiness is wrong? Most people spend their lives trying to avoid discomfort. Jerzy Gregorek argues the opposite: the harder the choices you willingly make, the happier, stronger, and more resilient your life becomes. World Champion weightlifter, philosopher, poet, therapist, and author Jerzy Gregorek explores the mindset principles that helped him survive political persecution in Communist Poland, overcome alcoholism, fight for freedom, coach elite athletes, and transform countless lives through what he calls the Happy Body philosophy. Jerzy explains why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you earn through difficult choices. He reveals why most people sabotage their own happiness through expectations and complaint, why tiny daily improvements create extraordinary lives, and why true freedom begins the moment you take complete ownership of your choices. --- 00:00 Why Hard Choices Create an Easier Life 01:29 Recovering From Injury Starts With the Right Goal 05:22 Why Most People Never Build Real Resilience 07:02 The Stoic Philosophy of Constant Progress 08:01 Why You Need Bigger Goals 10:21 Building Confidence Through Personal Proof 13:19 The Power of Micro Progressions 15:18 The Incredible Story of Rebuilding a Life From Scratch 25:00 At 71 Years Old: Why Jerzy Still Olympic Lifts Every Day 30:03 How Poetry Became a Tool for Healing Trauma 36:18 "The Mind Makes the Body" 40:47 Viktor Frankl on Finding Meaning Through Suffering 45:20 Fighting for Freedom in Communist Poland 47:48 Helping People Recover From Addiction, PTSD & Darkness 54:54 Can You Become Your Own Hero? 56:17 The Books That Changed Jerzy's Life 58:12 Why Expectations Create Suffering 59:18 Stop Complaining, Start Taking Ownership 01:03:21 Choosing Happiness Is a Skill 01:07:22 What "Ever Forward" Really Means 01:10:47 The Value of Mentors 01:13:28 Jerzy's Daily Happy Body Practice ---- Episode resources: Timeline - get MitoPure with urolithin A for less than $75/month with code EVERFORWARD  Watch and subscribe on YouTube

    Hard Choices, Happy Body: On Resilience, Purpose & Why Progress Is the Meaning of Life with Jerzy Gregorek

  3. Jul 10 ·  Bonus

    The Neuroscience of Healing Trauma, Chronic Pain & Anxiety with Ashleigh Di Lello

    What if anxiety, chronic pain, emotional overwhelm, and even trauma aren't signs that you're broken—but signs that your nervous system is trying to protect you? Ashleigh Di Lello, performance coach and Bio-Emotional Healing creator, shares one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on Ever Forward Radio. After surviving a mysterious illness that nearly took her life as a teenager—and later battling debilitating chronic pain that ended her professional dance career—Ashleigh discovered something that completely changed her understanding of healing. She explains why the brain is always trying to predict danger, how trauma quietly reshapes our identity, why resilience alone isn't enough, and what it actually takes to rewire your nervous system using evidence-based neuroscience. ----- 00:00 Why resilience eventually requires surrender 04:38 The mysterious illness that nearly took Ashleigh's life 09:16 Accepting reality vs. accepting defeat 13:44 Why unexpected trauma overwhelms the brain 16:02 A neuroscience-based protocol for processing bad news 22:44 The brain becomes what it repeatedly practices 24:03 Why toxic positivity doesn't heal trauma 29:42 How identity shapes your nervous system 35:27 When becoming "a fighter" eventually keeps you stuck 45:35 Trust, surrender and letting go of survival mode 57:35 Healing chronic pain by rewiring the nervous system 1:03:47 The Bio-Emotional Healing framework explained 1:06:08 The surprising way your reaction strengthens anxiety and pain 1:11:19 Why Ashleigh named her pain "Betty" 1:18:10 The invisible victory no one else could see 1:22:20 What "Ever Forward" means to Ashleigh ----- Episode resources: KETONE IQ - 30 % off brain fuel LMNT - free sample pack 38terra - 33% off gut health Watch and subscrbe on YouTube

    The Neuroscience of Healing Trauma, Chronic Pain & Anxiety with Ashleigh Di Lello

  4. Jul 6

    How AI Could Predict Disease Before Symptoms | The Future of Male Fertility & Preventative Medicine with Jeyla Sadikova

    What if one of the most powerful indicators of your overall health wasn't found in your blood—but in your sperm? Jeyla Sadikova, founder of Illumicell AI, is here to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming fertility medicine and why male reproductive health may become one of the most important biomarkers in preventative healthcare. We discuss the alarming worldwide decline in fertility, why nearly half of male infertility may be reversible through lifestyle changes, and how today's fertility testing is still largely built on technology from the 1970s. Jeyla also explains how AI can analyze millions of cellular data points that traditional microscopes simply ignore, opening the door to earlier detection of inflammation, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, prostate health, and even cancer risk. Whether you're planning to have children—or simply want to optimize your long-term health—this conversation will completely change the way you think about fertility, prevention, and the future of personalized medicine. ----- 00:00 — Why fertility is declining across the globe 02:02 — Why developing countries are seeing fertility collapse 03:30 — Ranking the biggest threats to reproductive health 07:38 — Why male fertility has been ignored for decades 11:11 — The hidden costs of IVF and fertility care 15:20 — AI's biggest opportunity in healthcare 17:00 — Why sperm is a biomarker of total body health 20:08 — Why healthcare innovation moves so slowly 22:10 — What traditional semen analysis completely misses 27:19 — The connection between prostate health and fertility 28:49 — How Illumicell AI works 31:10 — Public health implications of better fertility data 34:19 — Stem cells, temporary vasectomies and the future of reproduction 36:37 — What AI actually contributes beyond human analysis 42:52 — How AI analyzes sperm differently than humans 45:06 — The future of wearable fertility tracking 48:21 — Designer babies vs better healthcare 52:22 — Why fertility data could prevent future miscarriages 55:14 — Where this technology is headed next 56:23 — What "Ever Forward" means to Jeyla ----- Episode resources: Strong Coffee Company: Clean functional coffee with collagen, MCTs, adaptogens and sustained energy. Save 15% with code CHASE LMNT: Electrolytes for hydration, cognitive performance and recovery. Free Sample Pack with purchase Fatty15: C15:0 essential fatty acid supporting long-term cellular health. Save 15% on the Starter Kit

    How AI Could Predict Disease Before Symptoms | The Future of Male Fertility & Preventative Medicine with Jeyla Sadikova

  5. Jun 29

    The Truth About Wellness Trends, Peptides, Arousal vs Libido & Why You're Probably Overcomplicating Your Health with Ashley Madsen

    Is modern wellness actually making us healthier... or just more anxious? Are peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 safe? Can I be aroused if I have low libido? Double board-certified physician associate Ashley Madsen is here to give one of the most refreshingly honest conversations on modern health, longevity, hormones, peptides, nervous system regulation, and the growing culture of optimization. She explains why social media has turned wellness into a full-time job, why personalized medicine matters more than following influencers, and why emotional health may be the missing foundation beneath nearly every aspect of physical performance. Ashley also delivers one of the clearest explanations you'll hear on peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500, hormone replacement therapy, libido as a vital health marker, wearable technology, nervous system regulation, nitric oxide, cardiovascular health, and why many people are chasing expensive biohacks while neglecting the fundamentals that truly move the needle. Follow Ashley @ashleymadsenofficial Follow Chase @chase_chewning -----   00:00 Intro 00:03 Welcome Ashley Madsen 01:12 Is the Wellness Industry Making Us Less Healthy? 06:36 The Morning Habit That Changes Everything 09:32 Is Wellness Just Masked Insecurity? 14:19 Sponsor: KetoneIQ 15:38 Sponsor: 38TERA Gut Health 17:05 Are Hormones Really the Problem? 21:03 Why More Lab Testing Isn't Always Better 24:12 The Truth About Peptides 28:57 BPC-157 Explained 36:50 How Long Does BPC-157 Actually Take to Work? 40:18 How to Buy Peptides Safely 44:05 What Does "Regulating Your Nervous System" Actually Mean? 47:32 Ashley's Favorite Stress-Reduction Tools 52:18 Why Libido Is One of Your Most Important Health Markers 56:20 Erectile Dysfunction Could Predict Heart Disease 01:00:19 How Often Should Healthy Couples Have Sex? 01:03:18 Nitric Oxide, Blood Flow & Longevity 01:05:18 Why Women Need Estrogen 01:07:30 Most Overrated Wellness Trend of 2026 01:10:20 The Most Underrated Habit for Better Health 01:10:33 One Supplement You're Probably Wasting Money On 01:12:25 The First Thing Everyone Should Do Every Morning 01:14:08 What Does "Ever Forward" Mean to Ashley? ----- Episode resoures: EnergyBits - Support cellular energy naturally with algae packed full of bioavailable nutrients. Save 20% using code EVERFORWARD at https://www.EnergyBits.com  KetoneIQ - Support mental clarity, focus and sustained energy with ketone shots. Save 30% at https://www.Ketone.com/chasechewning 38TERA - Science-backed gut health support formulated with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Save 33% on your first order at https://www.38Terra.com/everforward

    The Truth About Wellness Trends, Peptides, Arousal vs Libido & Why You're Probably Overcomplicating Your Health with Ashley Madsen

  6. Jun 22

    The Fitness Industry Has Lost the Plot (And We're Calling It Out) with Kenny Santucci

    Everyone seems to be chasing the next breakthrough: the newest biohack, recovery tool, supplement, wellness trend, luxury gym membership, or productivity hack. Yet the people who appear happiest often have something much simpler—a clear purpose, meaningful relationships, a strong body, and a life built around things they genuinely enjoy. Kenny Santucci returns for a third appearance, but this time the format is different. This is two longtime friends sitting down for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of fitness culture, gym innovation, entrepreneurship, wellness trends, relationships, happiness, and why so many people overcomplicate what it means to live well. From cold plunges and coffee obsessions to business growth, purpose, dating, community, and finding peace in your forties, this episode is a reminder that the best life isn't always the most optimized—it's the one you actually enjoy living. Follow Kenny @kennysantucci Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Kenny is BACK 02:00 – The future of gym equipment and fitness innovation 08:25 – Why experience matters more than products 13:00 – Luxury gyms, wellness clubs and what people really pay for 18:30 – Ketones, performance and chasing the next wellness trend 21:40 – Why most people live somewhere in the middle 25:00 – Metal music, Enya and finding balance 26:20 – Othership, mushrooms and wellness culture 29:00 – Open-mindedness versus blind judgment 30:30 – Building teams and scaling businesses 37:40 – Who takes care of the entrepreneur? 39:00 – Kenny's definition of the perfect day 41:40 – Coffee, cigars and simple pleasures 47:00 – Why happiness isn't more stuff 54:45 – Relationships, freedom and staying true to yourself 57:00 – Marriage, family and timing 01:03:00 – Arnold Schwarzenegger and breaking the rules 01:08:00 – Why Chase stopped attending wellness events 01:11:00 – Getting older and caring less what people think 01:12:00 – Purpose, fulfillment and avoiding resentment 01:14:00 – The reality of aging and why fitness matters 01:16:30 – Kenny's definition of Ever Forward ----- Episode Resources: Energy Bits - 20% off with code EVERFORWARD KETONE IQ - 30 % off brain fuel LMNT - free sample pack 38terra - 33% off gut health Watch and subscrbe on YouTube

    The Fitness Industry Has Lost the Plot (And We're Calling It Out) with Kenny Santucci

  7. Jun 15

    The Missing Link Between Human Health & Environmental Health with Caroline Howell

    What if the biggest threat to human health isn't hidden in our bloodwork, hormones, or genetics—but in the environment we've created around ourselves? Caroline Howell challenges the modern definition of health by arguing that true wellness cannot exist apart from the ecosystems that sustain us. From climate change and biodiversity loss to glyphosate, regenerative agriculture, longevity culture, and our growing disconnection from nature, this conversation explores what it means to become a positive contributor rather than an extractor. Caroline shares how leaving private equity and relocating to Panama transformed her health, purpose, and relationship with the natural world, while offering a hopeful vision for how technology, business, and human ingenuity can help regenerate life instead of depleting it. Follow Caroline @caroline.m.howell Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Are We Really Healthy If The Planet Is Sick? 02:32 – Climate Crisis Or A Crisis Of Life? 04:30 – Are We Approaching A Tipping Point? 08:02 – Should Humans Remove Ourselves Or Regenerate Nature? 09:38 – The Most Overlooked Environmental Threats 12:24 – Glyphosate, Agriculture & Human Health 17:58 – The Longevity Industry's Blind Spot 19:09 – What Nature Teaches Us About Death 22:25 – Regenerative Living & Human Resilience 24:21 – AI, Technology & Losing Touch With Ourselves 28:01 – Why Modern Culture Has Forgotten Recovery 29:24 – Life Inside A Tropical Rainforest 32:21 – What Other Cultures Understand Better About Nature 35:02 – The Simplest Way To Reconnect With The Natural World 37:14 – The Moment That Changed Caroline's Life 40:42 – Building Regenerative Communities In Panama 47:45 – If We Could Build A New World Tomorrow 51:18 – Using Technology To Listen To Nature 55:20 – Biodiversity Credits & The Future Of Regenerative Economics 59:45 – What Ever Forward Means To Caroline ----- Episode resources: FATTY15 - get an additonal 15% off the 90 day starter kit LMNT - free variety sample pack with any purchase STRONG COFFEE COMPANY - 15% off my favorite collagen coffee

    The Missing Link Between Human Health & Environmental Health with Caroline Howell

  8. Jun 11 ·  Bonus

    Walking Isn't Exercise. It's A Biological Necessity (What Happens When You Stop) with Dr. Courtney Conley

    Most people think walking is optional and exercise is mandatory. Dr. Courtney Conley, DPT argues the exact opposite. Walking isn't exercise—it's a biological input every system in the human body depends on. From brain health and dementia prevention to foot pain, metabolism, balance, longevity, and emotional well-being, this conversation reveals why modern life has engineered movement out of our daily routine and what that's costing us. Dr. Conley explains why weak feet may be sabotaging your health, how most footwear is changing the structure of the human foot, why toe strength predicts future function, and how a simple daily walking habit could dramatically improve both physical and cognitive health. ----- Episode resources: WHOOP free activity tracker AUDIBLE free 30-day trial ZBIOTICS 10% off the drink before you drink

    Walking Isn't Exercise. It's A Biological Necessity (What Happens When You Stop) with Dr. Courtney Conley
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Hi, 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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