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

    1d ago

    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

    1h 26m
  2. How AI Could Predict Disease Before Symptoms | The Future of Male Fertility & Preventative Medicine with Jeyla Sadikova

    4d ago

    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

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

    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

    1h 17m
  4. The Fitness Industry Has Lost the Plot (And We're Calling It Out) with Kenny Santucci

    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

    1h 22m
  5. The Missing Link Between Human Health & Environmental Health with Caroline Howell

    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

    1h 2m
  6. Walking Isn't Exercise. It's A Biological Necessity (What Happens When You Stop) with Dr. Courtney Conley

    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

    1h 22m
  7. Is Happiness Exclusive of Success? The Hidden Cost Of Achievement (Nobody Talks About This) with Erin Diehl

    Jun 8

    Is Happiness Exclusive of Success? The Hidden Cost Of Achievement (Nobody Talks About This) with Erin Diehl

    Happiness is becoming scarcer as more of us work harder, longer hours. Most adults don't have a productivity problem—they have a joy problem. Somewhere between responsibilities, careers, parenting, and achievement, many people abandon happiness, that playful, curious version of themselves that once came naturally. Do we build better habits at the sake of losing our joy? Improv comedian, speaker, and workplace culture expert Erin Diehl argues that play is far more than entertainment—it's a gateway to resilience, creativity, authentic leadership, self-love, and deeper human connection. Through powerful stories about burnout, post-concussion recovery, IVF heartbreak, motherhood, and rebuilding her life around joy instead of achievement, Erin shares how learning to surrender control, develop happiness as a skill, embrace uncertainty, and intentionally create space for fun transformed both her personal life and business. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, overly serious, or stuck in constant productivity mode, this conversation offers a practical and deeply human reminder that joy isn't a reward for success—it might actually be the path to it. Follow Erin @itserindiehl Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 Why Adults Stop Playing 02:57 Can Play Make Serious Life Problems Easier? 06:59 Is Play a Luxury? 09:08 Finding Joy Through Your Senses 12:01 Why Everyone Should Take Improv Classes 15:43 Using Improv to Navigate Uncertainty 18:02 The Power of Surrender 21:17 How Your Body Reveals Stress & Control 24:40 Learning How to Receive Joy 27:31 The Balance Between Giving and Receiving 29:54 What Burnout Really Looks Like 35:46 The Health Scare That Changed Erin's Life 41:01 Why Play Is a Form of Self-Love 43:09 Parenting and Rediscovering Play 46:07 Is Play More Important Than Productivity? 47:10 IVF, Grief & Finding Meaning Through Loss 49:30 What "Ever Forward" Means to Erin Diehl 51:43 How to Bring More Play Into Your Life Today ----- Episode resources: LMNT - Get your free sample pack with any purchase Timeline Nutrition: Support mitochondrial health with Mitopure (code EVERFORWARD)

    58 min
  8. Is the Next Generation Soft? Resilience Redefined with Steve White

    Jun 4 ·  Bonus

    Is the Next Generation Soft? Resilience Redefined with Steve White

    Resilience used to mean something. With each generation, we find comfort taking over inconveniences. Or, does strength just look different now? What should we do when we feel stuck in this modern world? Can we retrain our brains to overcome adversity or are we too far gone? In a world obsessed with shortcuts, motivation hacks, and instant gratification, Steve White argues that true transformation still comes down to one thing: learning how to keep getting up. After battling severe cognitive decline, alcoholism, seizures, depression, and near-suicidal hopelessness, Steve rebuilt his mind, body, and spirit from the ground up through relentless discipline, purpose-driven action, and a decision to fight for his life one day at a time. This conversation explores what modern society gets wrong about resilience, why younger generations are struggling to find meaning, how purpose and service create real strength, and what it practically takes to rebuild yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually in just 100 days. Follow Steve @thebrae100 Follow Chase @chase_chewning -----  00:00 – Are We Becoming Weaker as a Society? 01:07 – What Resilience Actually Means in Real Life 02:14 – Discipline vs Motivation 03:00 – Why Most People Never Finish What They Start 04:01 – The Dangerous "Fix Me" Mentality 05:28 – How Your Thoughts Shape Your Future 08:22 – Why Real Change Requires Going "All In" 09:13 – The 212-Degree Transformation Principle 11:13 – The Power of Purpose-Driven Healing 12:03 – "What If You Gave Yourself 100 Days?" 15:23 – Is Resilience Built or Revealed? 16:25 – Steve's Cognitive Collapse & Neurological Decline 17:57 – Making Every Action Intentional 18:42 – Gratitude, Cold Exposure & Rebuilding the Brain 21:25 – Why Most People Repeat the Same Failures 22:55 – The 350-Mile Run That Changed Everything 25:55 – "Welcome to the Beginning" 27:31 – Stop Obsessing Over Labels & Diagnoses 30:11 – Why Personal Growth Matters More Than Achievement 32:46 – The Generational Resilience Gap 35:12 – "Everyone Gets a Trophy" Culture 36:05 – Why Caring for Others Creates Real Strength 37:02 – The #1 Reason People Don't Step Up 39:09 – Rock Bottom, Suicide & Choosing to Fight 42:05 – The Conversation That Changed Steve's Life 43:25 – "This Is Not Me" 45:03 – Recovering 70% of Cognitive Function in One Year 47:15 – "Find Someone Who Believes in You and Fight" 47:58 – Helping Terminal Patients Find Purpose Again 50:29 – Steve's Mom Was Told She Would Die 52:23 – Why Humans Need Purpose to Survive 53:27 – Escaping Mental & Emotional Prison 55:02 – Reframing Hardship as the Greatest Time of Your Life 55:48 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Steve White ----- Episode resources: WHOOP - Save up to $60 off your membership and get personalized insights into your sleep, recovery, HRV, strain, and stress tracking Caldera Lab - Premium men's skincare designed for performance, recovery, and healthier skin. Use code EVERFORWARD for 20% off LMNT - Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix to support hydration, energy, and recovery. Get your free sample pack Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at TheBrae100.com

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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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