Niyc Pidgeon is a life coach and the author of the best-selling book, Now Is Your Chance, which talks about living a happy life by implementing positive psychology principles into your life. Starting her career as a personal trainer, helping people with their health and fitness goals, Niyc was often approached by her clients as a counsellor for their emotional and mental issues. Those interactions made her realize the intangible link – between the mind and the body, making her want to explore it in depth. Eventually, Niyc studied positive psychology and made it her mission to change the lives of humans using its principles. In today’s discussion, Niyc and Chase unwind the core principles of positive psychology and how it drives noticeable change in the lives of humans. Niyc explains why positive psychology isn’t only about happy things but instead involves finding the light in situations, however bad they may be. As research states, it’s about finding ‘three positive emotions for every negative emotion’ (the ratio may vary depending on your situation and state, but the principle stays intact). It’s about breaking away from rumination and focussing on the ‘now’. You’ll learn to differentiate a fixed mindset from a growth mindset and discover the huge importance of cultivating a growth mindset to stay positive. Moreover, you’ll learn the changes that can be brought into your mindset by being non-judgmental, curious, and operating at your edge: all foundations to cultivating positive psychology. Remember, your emotions are likely contagious; you can always choose to spread a smile.   Follow Niyc @niycpidge Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get AG1 from Athletic Greens and free year of vitamin D and 5 travel packs at http://athleticgreens.com/everforward Save 15% on the instant organic lattes from Strong Coffee Company with code CHASE at www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/f1lvQ8v6Bs0  Get Niyc's book https://amzn.to/3Gp4tVb  Get When the Body Says No https://amzn.to/3umcV5d  Get The Slight Edge https://amzn.to/34GBYFk  

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EFR 574: The Science of Success - Simple Steps to Hack Happiness Using Positive Psychology With Niyc Pidgeon

What is REM sleep, why it is important, how much you need, and how to increase it. In today's solo episode Chase breaks down everything you need to know about this crucial component to our sleep cycle.   Follow Chase on Instagram for more daily wellness tips @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Resist from Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase Get your WHOOP 4.0 for free and save $30 on your new membership at https://Join.Whoop.com/everforward WHOOP article https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/what-is-rem-sleep/?utm_source=members&utm_campaign=the-locker&utm_medium=email&utm_content=what-is-rem-sleep&_kx=V41uqKG9LFQKmauUXfi0oduS4etW7IyhHNImCd4lFe74kmHbLvz3Nd1KYgRUIWsU.PABnWK  

EFR 573: Everything You Need to Know About REM Sleep

Ryan Hartman is the President and CEO of World View, whose mission is to share a better vision of our planet through capturing stratospheric images of Earth, helping solve our planet's biggest problems, and even launching humans from the world's wonders to the edge of space. They exist to inspire, create, and explore new perspectives while rediscovering Earth to create a radically improved future. What does that mean? It means shifting our behaviors, changing how we treat our planet, and forming a community that advocates for Earth. In this discussion, Ryan and Chase explore the intersection of technology and purpose by diving deep into the shocking reality of space travel and tourism in 2022 and beyond. Ryan explains to us how World View space tourism works, what inspired him to create these innovative travel experiences, and how World View is prioritizing sustainability and financial accessibility.   Follow World View @worldviewspace Follow Chase  @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Unlock your health with AG1 from Athletic Greens at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward Learn more and watch the video at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/572  

EFR 572: Shifting Perspective of Your World and THE World with Ryan Hartman

Grief increases inflammation, which can worsen health problems you already have and cause new ones. It batters the immune system, leaving you depleted and vulnerable to infection. The heartbreak of grief can increase blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. Who knew an emotional response to a major life event had such physical consequences? If you’re new here, the phrase and mantra “ever forward” came from his father. His father’s death left such a significant and traumatic imprint on Chase’s heart, mind, and really his entire life, so much so that it became his reason for living. In this discussion, Chase sheds light on his nearly two-decade long battle with grief and bereavement, sharing his personal story of the very significant trauma he has experienced. He also incorporates what science has to say about the relationship between grief and our physical and mental states. Chase then shares a few things he’s done to bring a sense of awareness to his grief and work through it.   Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on any CBD product with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com  The Body Keeps the Score https://amzn.to/3IPHLaw  Bereavement and complicated grief https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3855369/ Complicated grief https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2017.0273?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#d3e1100 Complicated greif and related bereavement issues for DSMR-5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075805/  Field Trip Health ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinics https://www.fieldtriphealth.com  

EFR 571: Surprising Ways Grief Affects Your Physical and Mental Health

Kimberly Snyder is a renowned nutritionist, spiritual teacher, holistic wellness expert, NYT best-selling author, and Founder of the holistic lifestyle brand, Solluna.  Kimberly’s newest book, You Are More Than You Think You Are, teaches you to connect with yourself and work with your own energy to revise your belief system and open the doors to true inspiration and vitality. In this discussion, Kimberly and Chase talk about living life from the true self instead of the ego and how that benefits your entire life and helps you reach your potential. She also shares her thoughts on the real meaning of enlightenment and shares a simple practice you can do to cultivate the space needed to nourish yourself and your ideas.   Follow Kimberly @_kimberlysnyder Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Paleovalley beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  Save 20% on The Good serum from Caldera Lab with code EVERFORWARD at www.CalderaLab.com/everforward Watch the video and learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/570  

EFR 570: Unlocking Your TRUE SELF and Its Infinite Potential with Kimberly Snyder

The Chewning brothers are back and here to answer your questions around how to become more productive, what are time management habits they have that help them get their most important work done, what books they have read that help their mindset and businesses, as well as how to overcome failure and so much more.   Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: AG1 by Athletic Greens at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Save 15% on Stabilize by Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase  The One Thing book https://amzn.to/3nQ2fYD  The 4 Hour Work Week book https://amzn.to/3AyuYq0  

EFR 569: Productivity and Business Tips, Favorite Books, Overcoming Failure, Is College Worth It and More with Maxx Chewning

What does it mean to have a spiritual component to your relationship? How do I develop spirituality in my relationship? What’s the difference between spirituality and religion? How do you have a healthy relationship with someone who’s beliefs are different than your own? These are all powerful questions Chase and May reflect upon in this episode. In the last few years, Chase has become more spiritual, realizing that his spiritual Self has always been with him. Despite being grown up in the Southern Baptist Church, he ponders the reason why he hasn’t made his own spirituality as much of a priority as he wants it to be. Through his spiritual exploration, Chase and May have been able to deepen their connection on a whole new level. In this discussion, May and Chase talk about the spiritual component of relationships and marriage. They share their intimate thoughts on how to nurture your own spirituality while supporting the spiritual growth of your partner, and thus, the vitality and longevity of your partnership.   Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get free shipping on the Euphoria elevated elixirs with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com  Episode 549 about interfaith relationships https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/549  Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/568  

EFR 568: The Role of Spirituality in Relationships with May Yazdi Chewning

For years, brain enthusiasts and performance coaches have been striving to find ways to assess human health with nothing more than their brain waves. As an outcome of their strenuous efforts, technology has opened doors to that humongous possibility – of analyzing the state of the human brain at any point to see what you need to do to perform better! One star performer in brain health technology is Wave Neuroscience -- and we're diving into the lessons from their advancement today. Meet Ned Mason, retired Navy SEAL Commander and now Chief Operating Officer at Wave Neuroscience, as he joins Chase on a special LIVE demo episode of Ever Forward Radio. Wave Neuroscience is a company that develops technologies to help you understand your brain without pharmaceuticals or invasive procedures.  Today, Ned performs Wave Neuroscience's brain assessment on Chase, measuring the frequencies of his brain waves alpha, theta, and delta, and touring his brain health using the measured parameters. He provides a detailed breakdown of the results of his evaluation (Chase's brain care report and brain synchrony score) and explains what each brain wave tells about behavioral and lifestyle traits like the effectiveness of sleep, learning style, and grasping speed. Tune in now to be informed of the latest brain vocabulary, brain science, and how to use this breakthrough technology in your wellness journey!   Follow Wave Neuro @waveneuro Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on the blood sugar bundle from Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase Get your free WHOOP 4.0 activity tracker at https://join.whoop.com/everforward  EFR 565 with Dr. Erik Won https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/565  Scientific American sleep article https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-happens-in-the-brain-during-sleep1/  Watch the video and learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/567  

EFR 567: What the Brain-Heart Coherence Reveals About Performance, Sleep, Stress Management, and Learning Styles with Ned Mason

Personal trainer and author Mike Matthews returns to talk about his newest release, Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age!. Best known for his book Bigger Leaner Stronger and its female-focused counterpart Thinner Leaner Stronger—both released in 2014—Mike has now trained his focus onto longevity for both men and women in their 40s and above who are relatively new to strength training. Mike is a staunch promoter of making fitness a lifestyle instead of a program. In his own words: “Instead of a 30-day plan, I want to show people how to create a 30-year plan.” Creating that 30-year plan for yourself requires going back to basics. Mike invokes the 80/20 rule, in which 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. The rule certainly applies to fitness, where a few fundamental principles—four in particular—can be responsible for the majority of results. Those four fundamental principles, which he dives into in today’s conversation, are controlling your calories, eating a high-protein diet, consuming relatively nutritious and unprocessed foods, and working out three-to-six hours a week. Asked for his overall view of the role of fitness in one’s life, Mike says, “I try not to make fitness my life, an end unto itself.” Instead, he looks at fitness as a tool that he uses in service of the things that really matter, such as relationships and career. Follow Mike @muscleforlifefitness Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com  Get Mike's new book Muscle For Life at https://amzn.to/3JTz6VM  Ep. 292 "Training and dieting basics" Ep. 460 "Why you don't need supplements" Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/565  

EFR 566: Your 30-Year Diet and Fitness Plan - MUSCLE FOR LIFE with Mike Matthews

Dr. Erik Won is the President and Chief Medical Officer at Wave Neuro, an innovative company taking a personalized approach to Braincare™. Wave Neuro is seeking to redefine the way cognitive health is understood and how mental health is managed. Erik and his team are on a mission to democratize brain care and improve knowledge of brain health to empower people to live their best lives. As a former Navy Flight Surgeon, Erik joined Wave Neuroscience to help people heal from a wide range of neurological issues and improve brain health using non-pharmaceutical tools and activities. In this discussion, Erik and Chase talk about Wave Neuro’s humanistic approach to healing neurological issues, such as depression and PTSD, as well as factors that can impact brain health, like sleep deprivation. Erik also shares his thoughts on the energy we emit from our brain and our hearts, as well as how we can begin to measure, interpret it, and use it to better our lives.   Follow Wave Neuro @waveneuro Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Rise with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com Get a free one year supply of vitamin D and five travel packets with your first order of AG1 at www.AthleticGreens.com/everforward  Get Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD at https://amzn.to/3r5cA3u  Watch the video and learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/565  

EFR 565: Optimizing Brain Health and Healing Neurological Issues Without Pharmaceuticals with Dr. Erik Won, MD

Maxx and Chase return to talk about their ten-plus year journey in the world of fitness. The younger Chewning kicks things off by reflecting on his love for fitness. He only started lifting after he was spurred on by his bros in college to hit the gym. It didn’t take long for Maxx’s total disinterest to turn into a daily non-negotiable. “It was something that I made fun of, then got into. It literally changed my entire life.” Now over a decade into the game, Maxx looks back at the many accomplishments he’s garnered as a powerlifter. He says he’s just about ready to retire from powerlifting now that he’s on the verge of hitting numbers that few at his age and in his weight class have matched. Overall, Maxx and Chase agree that community has become a stronger priority over hitting PR after PR. Maxx shares how he aims to approach his gym sessions moving forward. Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Get your free WHOOP 4.0 activity tracker band at https://join.whoop.com/everforward Save 15% on Stabilize by Sugarbreak with code CHASE at www.Sugarbreak.com/chase Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/564  

EFR 564: Why We Started Lifting with Maxx Chewning

You read that right--we got COVID! In today's episode, Chase and his wife discuss how they both became infected with omicron and what their experience was like. They also share their thoughts and beliefs around the pandemic, vaccines, and whether the messaging from our government is ideal in an emergency situation such as the current pandemic. Tune in to hear their thoughts and opinions and please remember that we are all learning as we go!   Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Essential C Complex from Paleovalley with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  COVID money tracker reference https://www.covidmoneytracker.org Vaccine profits reference https://reliefweb.int/report/world/pfizer-biontech-and-moderna-making-1000-profit-every-second-while-world-s-poorest Public health promotion reference https://www.hhs.gov/about/budget/fy2021/index.html 

EFR 563: Testing Positive for COVID and Vaccine Opinions

Welcome to 2022! In this episode, Chase is joined by his brother Maxx Chewning to have a candid discussion about their father’s loss and the uniquely different impacts that it had on their lives. They reflect on their childhood, memories they have of their dad, and how major loss and life events can change family dynamics. Chase and Maxx describe how “ever forward” has evolved for them over the years and they interpretation of it now in their lives and business.   Follow Maxx @maxxchewning Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 15% on Paleovalley grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com  Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/562  

EFR 562: Ever Forward... New Beginnings with Chase Chewning and Maxx Chewning

Chase and his wife come together again to discuss how culture and local environment play a role in our overall health and wellbeing. They begin by discussing "Blue Zones" around the world, which have the highest population of centenarians due to not only their diets, but their way of living. They then dive into various regions of the world and the foods that are local to them in offering nutritional value well beyond just calories. Finally they explore a few of the many superfoods that you can try to incorporate into your every day diet.    Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase of performance and recovery supplements from Legion Athletics with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com  Save 15% on any Paleovalley superfood supplement with code EVERFORWARD at www.Paleovalley.com/everforward  Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/561  

EFR 561: The Cultural and Ancestral Link Between Superfoods and Longevity

Jonathan de Potter is the Founder of Behold Retreats, a health and wellness platform that provides holistic plant medicine programs in beautiful, conscious, and soulful locations. He advocates unlocking true human potential by tapping into the inner self using holistic practices and plant medicine, a journey that stemmed from his desire to find his own life's purpose. In 2016, as an atheist confined in the corporate web, Jonathan took a year off from his full-time job for his first-ever plant medicine retreat in Peru. Humbled by the experience, he started spending more time researching plant medicine, and in the process, realized its connection with the human subconscious and how it helps embody life with more purpose and meaning. Today, he imparts this learning and wisdom as a healing facilitator to help transform the lives of many more people, unlike popular practice that consolidates knowledge into a product or periodic program. In today's conversation, Jonathan explores what it takes to master the journey of a true healer, including profound connection and surrendering for deeper exploration of the subconscious and conscious realms. Moreover, he intertwines science, culture, and the community's power to explain energetic interactions (that exist beyond your physical body) and talks about using plant-based medicines to intentionally release inherent trauma or lower-level energies to live a more conscious, content life. But what if your life is already free of the said trauma and is as happy as you know it? Is there a higher level of self you could experience? As Jonathan explains, there's a level beyond your present state of consciousness that involves greater trust and confidence in the universe; a life that serves not only you but also inspires the world outside you. That's where energetic healing has the potential to take you.   Follow Jonathan @behold_retreats Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Episode resources: Save 30% on any Organifi superfood product with code EVERFORWARD now through Dec 31, 2021 at www.Organifi.com/everforward  Save 15% on any Cured Nutrition functional mushroom and CBD product with code EVERFORWARD at www.CuredNutrition.com  Learn more and get complete show notes at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/560  

EFR 560: Good to Great Using Higher States of Consciousness with Jonathan de Potter

Over 1,000,000 downloads and counting! This is the podcast devoted to help you build a life that propels you forward. You will hear exclusive content from industry leaders in health, wellness, fitness, personal development, business and entrepreneurship, the military and so much more. Host Chase Chewning is an Army veteran, ACE Certified Health Coach, and holds a BS in Exercise Science and MS in Health Promotion. The goal of Ever Forward Radio is to serve YOU by providing a source of information, empowerment, inspiration, and motivation. Let this be your catalyst that helps apply purpose to passion and live a life EVER FORWARD!

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