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Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewninghe Origin Story of Valentine's Day and How to Keep Love Alive Year After Year in Your Relationship with May Yazdi ChewningValentine's Day often conjures images of heart-shaped candies and bouquets, but for my wife and I, it's a time to open up about the tapestry of our love story as well as the history of this day dedicated to romance. This episode journeys into the essence of relationships, starting with the Roman roots of Valentine's Day and how it evolved over time to celebrate love in its many forms. We go over the peculiar tradition of earmarking days for expressing love and delve into how early memories can tint our perceptions of such occasions. Happy Valentine's Day! ...2024-02-141h 02
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningKeeping Promises to Yourself, the Real Value of Consistency, and Why You May Feel Lonely on Your Journey Towards FulfillmentWelcome to a special episode with me, Chase, as I share a value-packed interview from The Deep Talk podcast. In this conversation with Madison Brandt, I am going to help you maximize your human potential. This episode is all about building a life that is made for MORE. Follow Madison @wellnessmads Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode, you will learn... How we define ourselves & our identity Making promises to yourself and the value of consistency Living inside out vs creating for external approval Why loneliness occurs on our jo...2023-11-061h 03
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Most Important Male Hormone Biomarkers and Understanding Optimal Ranges with May Yazdi ChewningThis episode is brought to you by Legion Athletics and JoyMode. In this episode, everyone's favorite co-host is back! My wife, May Yazdi Chewning FNP-C, joins us to take a deep dive into understanding the difference between normal and optimal biomarker testing, which panels matter most for men in terms of optimizing hormone health, and even how I have been able to improve my readings over three key testings over the last year. This episode is for every guy out there looking to gain a better understanding of both their common annual lab work as well as...2023-10-041h 09
The Daniel Yores Podcast#129: Chase Chewning - A Life Changing Psychedelic Experience, and Living a Life Ever ForwardChase Chewning (@chase_chewning) is the host of Ever Forward Radio, an entrepreneur, a coach, and a very thoughtful man. He’s an Army veteran who’s had to relearn to walk TWICE, and has embraced fitness and a healthy living as his passion. Chase and I discussed his experiences with psychedelic medicines and how they’ve transformed his life. You may have some initial negative reactions and reservations towards the topic, but I highly encourage you to be open minded and take the lessons for what they are. This all led into a discussion about wh...2023-08-151h 06
Chase and MayThe One About our Top 5 Books of All TimeCalling all readers! Today we share each of our top five books across all categories; memoirs, fiction, non-fiction, thrillers, and everything in between. Episode resources: Chase used Ketone-IQ from HVMN before the podcast to get super focused (code CHASE for 15% off) If you would like to try our audiobook platform of choice for free head to https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward to start your 30-day trial. Catch 22, The Immortality Key, Extreme Ownership, The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, Stillness is the Key, and The Creative Act from Chase Green Lights, The Silent Patient, Re...2023-08-131h 26Chase and MayThe One About May's NYC Flight Disaster and the Vanderpump Rules FinaleWe are back from our 5 week journey all over the East Coast, but before we dive into the highlights of our adventures we have to recap the SCANDOVAL FINALE! Chase is drinking Daybreaker instant latte from Strong Coffee Company (code MAY to save 15%) on this fine Sunday morning. Connect with us on social media: @chaseandmay IG @mayyazdi IG @may_yazdi TikTok @chase_chewning IG @chase_chewning TikTok 2023-06-191h 12Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningCommon Challenges During Re-adjustment to Civilian Life and 7 Secrets for Successful Military Transitions (Memorial Day 2023)On this solo episode of the podcast, Chase shares his personal experience as an Amy veteran and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. He also provides resources for veterans and civilians alike from trusted places like Military.com and other veterans benefits groups. You can expect to gain insight into such things as the mental health challenges that veterans may face during the transition, as well as tips for successful career transitions. "Lean into community and know that you are not alone in your transition from military to civilian life. Talking about mental health...2023-05-3148 minChase and MayThe One Where May Changes Jobs and We Leave LAHey friends! We are diving into some fun recent events, pop culture, and TV and movies we have been loving recently. But more importantly... We have some BIG news to share with you. May's career makes a massive pivot and we are going to be leaving LA for a little while as we navigate these changes. See you out there! Episode resources: May is sippin' on Cherry Vanilla Olipop Chase used Ketone-IQ from HVMN before the podcast to get super focused (code CHASE for 15% off) and was sippin' on Dutch Chocolate lactose free Whey+ protein powder...2023-04-3053 min
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstChase Chewning On Processing His Father's Death, Healing Deep-Rooted Trauma & Transforming Grief Into GratitudeToday’s guest is Chase Chewning. Chase is an Army Veteran, he’s a health coach and the host of the wildly popular podcast, Ever Forward Radio. Before going from health coach to podcaster, Chase served in the military and after six years of active duty, he was medically discharged due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, exercise as medicine, making healthy lifestyle modifications and helping others do the same became his passion. In today's conversation, we dive deep into Chase’s story and chat about...2023-04-171h 09Chase and MayWelcome to the Chase and May show!Welcome to the Chase and May Podcast! Hosted by Chase Chewning, an Army Veteran, health and wellness entreprener, certified health coach, and a self-professed psychonaut. Your other cohost is May Yazdi Chewning, a first generation Iranian-American, nurse practitioner, spiritual truth seeker, and mental health advocate. We are sharing our thoughts, experiences, and opinions live and in action! As a married couple originally from Washington, DC now living in Los Angeles that has now been together over a decade we have experienced a lot, we have been through a lot, and we are ready to share our thoughts an...2023-01-1501 minEver Forward Radio with Chase ChewningUsing Rarely Asked Questions to Gain New Perspective in Your Relationships with May Yazdi ChewningChase and May have their last ever check-in discussion on Ever Forward Radio before starting their very own podcast together! They talk about what the new podcast is going to be about, then they play a fun, yet cry-worthy game of We’re Not Really Strangers. Don’t worry! Ever Forward Radio isn’t going anywhere… but these special episodes with May are. Stay tuned for more detailed announcements in the New Year! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning 2022-12-2151 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningOvercoming Betrayal, The Common Denominator Theory, and Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships with May Yazdi ChewningIn today's episode, Chase and May talk about relationships, boundary setting, and healing. We will all encounter people in our lives that test our boundaries or share different values from us. On top of that, we are all constantly changing and healing, which can create friction in our relationships. You may love someone deeply, but if they cannot meet you where you are, it's hard to maintain a healthy dynamic. Ending relationships is not a failure, and it is okay to leave space in your heart for people while realizing they cannot be in your life right now. 2022-10-191h 14
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningKeeping Your Wellness Goals in a Relationship and Ways You May Be Enabling Your Partner's Poor Health Habits with May Yazdi ChewningChase and May are back to discuss healthy relationships; the one with yourself and with your partner. Do you think your partner loves the gym more than you? Are you finding it difficult to get them on board with healthy food options? Do you argue about how you don't make time for them? Tune in to learn how Chase and May maintain their own healthy habits (and have for nearly a decade) as well as empower each other through clear communication to live their best lives individually and as a healthy, thriving couple. Follow May @mayyazdi 2022-09-2245 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningSurviving Burnout in Your Relationship and 4 Ways to Support Your Partner with May Yazdi ChewningListen in to this month’s chat with May Yazdi, Chase’s wife, as the pair talks about burnout and relationships. In this discussion, Chase and May talk about how to manage burnout through nurturing your relationship with yourself and how to support your partner while they experience burnout. They share simple, yet powerful communication techniques for partners navigating burnout together along with tips and advice on gaining back your energy and inspiration after burning out. Follow May @mayyazdi Listen to May's podcast May's Anatomy Learn more about Field Trip Health 2022-08-1758 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningOvercoming Food Allergies for True Internal and External Health with Sonia HuntFood is what’s killing us in this country. Did you know that living in the United States for 10 years increases your risk of developing food allergies? That’s pretty nutty, but not as nutty as our guest, whom we have dubbed “Certified Nut Job,” Sonia Hunt. Sonia Hunt is a Tedx Speaker, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and #1 Best-Selling Author of “NUT JOB: How I Crushed My Food Allergies to Thrive”. Sonia is known for her journey of, after almost dying four times, becoming food allergy-free from 32+ foods. Horrific experiences with anaphylaxis led her to optimize her life and sha...2022-07-2550 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Healing Power of Downtime, Six Gram Psilocybin Journey, and Being a Psychedelic Sitter with May Yazdi ChewningMaybe you have seen the new Netflix documentary "How to Change Your Mind" with Michael Pollen? Maybe you are becoming interested in learning more about psychedelic healing? May Yazdi, Chase’s wife and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy Family Nurse Practitioner, is back for a summertime chat and recap of a very special trip they took to the desert of Southern California – one that involved lots of love, connection, grounding, and psilocybin. In this candid discussion, Chase and May talk about the incredibly healing power of downtime as well as intentional alternative medicine therapies such as psilocybin and ketamine assi...2022-07-201h 02
Self-Care Goddess PodcastUsing Psychedelics for Mental & Emotional Health | Chase Chewning | SCGP: 50In the Self-Care Goddess Podcast episode #50; Chase Chewning an army veteran talks about his healing journey from emotional and physical injuries. Chase joined the army at the age of 17 and after 6 years of active service he had to give up his childhood dream of serving in the military due to a string of injuries that ultimately required him to undergo bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, twice, exercise as medicine and healthy lifestyle modifications became his passion. He explains how emotional traumas have a huge impact on physical injuries and how he overcame these obstacles...2022-07-041h 37
May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 92: Finding the Right Balance: Dietary Theories with Co-Host Chase ChewningIn today's episode I sit down with my co-host, husband, and ACE certified health coach, Chase Chewning, to discuss various dietary theories and schools of thought around diets, dieting, and lifestyle. Chase and I discuss traditional-style diets, such as: macrobiotics, ayurveda, mediterranean and more. We also talk about modern themes in dietary beliefs like the famous low-carb diet, paleo diet, and keto diet and finish the episode diving into autoimmunie protocols and elimination diets, including gut healing and microbiome protocols. Tune in now if follow along in the 'Integrative Nutrition: A Whole-Life Approach to Health and Happiness' link below!2022-06-271h 03
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningMay Yazdi Chewning on Perception, Connection, and Reflection in Your RelationshipWelcome to your June 2022 relationship health episode with Chase and his wife, May! Today, the two discuss the importance of perception, connection, and reflection. In particular, they draw cards from the game We're Not Really Strangers, a deck that offers engaging conversation starters for couples to strengthen your relationship, romance, trust and openness. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% with code CHASE on Black from Strong Coffee Company Get your free sample pack of RISE and ZEN from Cured Nutrition Get We're Not Really Stran...2022-06-1554 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningOutgrowing Old Relationships and Discovering the Truest Version of You with May Yazdi ChewningMay shares that she’s been feeling a “gap” of sorts growing between her and a number of her old family and friends, especially over these past two, life-changing years. She says that the more she has become comfortable with her innate spirituality, the more she feels “pulled away” from certain past relationships. Growth is not a journey to become a different version of yourself. Rather, it’s a journey to discovering the version of you that was always there—your truest self. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Epis...2022-05-1857 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningStanding Up for Those You Love and the Role of Communication in Any Relationship with May Yazdi ChewningWhat makes a healthy, meaningful relationship? At which point should your significant other step in if you’re faced with catcalling, a rude comment, or a derogatory slur in public? What does that infamous Oscars slap say about Will and Jada’s relationship? Listen in as Chase and May unpack these questions and more in today’s episode! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode Resources Get FREE samples of Rise and Zen from Cured Nutrition at https://bit.ly/curedfreesamples Listen to May's Anatomy podcast 2022-04-2147 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningStaying Motivated to Train and How Your Mental Health, Biology, and Environment May Be Working Against Your Fitness GoalsIn this solo episode, Chase reflects on his seasons of training, unpacking the things that have kept him motivated—and continue to keep him motivated—in and out of the gym. After over 17 years of purposefully and intentionally leading an active lifestyle, one of the most fundamental lessons Chase has learned is the cumulative power of consistency. You could say that just stepping foot in the gym when it’s the last thing you feel like doing, is already half the battle. Many times, it really comes down to doing whatever it takes to simply show u...2022-04-0447 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningTrusting Your Partner and Yourself and How to Navigate Time Apart with May Yazdi ChewningChase’s wife, May, is back for another intimate conversation about navigating and cultivating strong, healthy relationships. Chase recently went on a vacation… without May! Why? You’ll have to tune in to learn why, but this brings us to the next question you’re likely wondering: What do you do when your significant other goes on vacation without you? In this discussion, May and Chase talk about the importance of spending time apart from your significant other and how to approach this time apart with a positive mindset. They share their thoughts and experiences with bui...2022-03-1652 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow Love Promotes Health and How to Get Better at Giving and Receiving Love with May Yazdi ChewningHappy Valentine's Day! Today, Chase and his wife May share some surprising scientific information about what love does to us physiologically beyond just the warm fuzzy feelings we get. Love is linked to increased life-span, decreased chronic illness and disease, lower stress, improved quality of life and so much more. But... that does not only mean when we are in love with someone else. Self-love is just as important! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save big on CBD during Cured Nutrition's buy one, get one sale a...2022-02-1457 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Science of Success - Simple Steps to Hack Happiness Using Positive Psychology With Niyc PidgeonNiyc 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...2022-02-0945 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Role of Spirituality in Relationships with May Yazdi ChewningWhat 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 sp...2022-01-1951 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 87: How Ketamine Helped Chase Chewning, Podcast Host and Health Coach, Accept Death: Part IEver wonder what it's really like to have a psychedelic experience? I am joined today by my husband and May's Anatomy podcast producer, Chase Chewning, to talk all about the nitty gritty details that has been his experience with ketamine. Chase shares with us part one of his two part journey thus far with ketamine and how it has given him a sense of peace when coming to terms with his father's passing. Chase opens up in an extremely vulnerable way and allows me to dive deeper and ask every logistical, emotional, and transformational question we are all wondering...2022-01-171h 06
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningBiggest Self-Realizations of 2021 with May Yazdi ChewningJoin Chase and his wife May as they open up candidly about their biggest realizations from 2021 about their relationship with themselves and to each other. Expect to learn very heart-centered lessons of both individual growth as well as from their marriage. The relationships we keep with others of all types are a direct reflection of the one we keep with ourselves, so get ready to learn how to improve your self and your interactions with those around you! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on...2021-12-1555 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningNavigating the Holidays in an Interfaith Relationship with May Yazdi ChewningWelcome back to your monthly relationship health episode with Chase and his wife May. In this conversation, the couple share what life has been like in their 8+ plus years as not only an interracial but interfaith relationship. They share insights and tips on how to best go about religious events and how especially now going into the holiday season they are finding a health balance between honoring both belief systems and each other's families. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 15% on the grass fed an...2021-11-1746 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningPsychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for Improving Mental Health with May Yazdi ChewningYou may be feeling lonely, disconnected, or lost - all of which can be signs of depression or past trauma. No matter what you are going through, we believe in every person’s intrinsic ability to heal. At times, a catalyst is needed to access your healing or breakthrough in your journey. Field Trip’s combination of medically administered psychedelic medicine with integrative therapy may be the catalyst you need. Experience yourself in a new way. Psychedelic assisted psychotherapies are immersive therapies that combine the latest science with the wisdom of psychedelic medicine to support your...2021-09-1553 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningYou Are Exactly Where You Are Supposed to Be with May Yazdi ChewningHave you ever tried to win over someone's approval by building your life or career around their definition of success? Do you struggle with a sense of personal fulfillment when examining your professional career or intimate relationships? What if you were able to work towards both simultaneously? These questions and more are answered in today's episode and help you come to the realization that you are exactly where you are supposed to be! Welcome to your August relationship health episode where Chase and his wife May share some recent major life updates in both their relationship and May's career....2021-08-1853 min
Happily TogetherEp. 24 - Creating Conscious Relationships and Living With Emotional Honesty with Chase and May ChewningChase and May are joined today by Kara and Caleb Campbell. Kara is a celebrity event planner and human connection facilitator, and Caleb is a West Point graduate, former US Army officer, and former NFL player, and now a well known keynote speaker.Today, Chase, May, Kara, and Caleb talk all things relationships and the importance and necessity of continuous growth and maintaining a space for you to thrive in. They speak on how this all allows for the introduction of deep, meaningful relationships into your life as well as the strengthening of the relationships you already...2021-08-051h 28
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow Your Mindset May Be Keeping You From Your Weightloss Goal with Lauren Hubert“Let’s put less emphasis on losing 10, 20, 30 pounds and more on what hot, healthy, and confident mean to you.” This is the motto that Lauren Hubert decided to embody as 2021 rolled out. But getting to the point where she could proclaim and live out this mindset for herself was a journey plagued with doubt and insecurity. After gaining nearly 20 pounds as a freshman at Florida State University, Lauren was determined to shed the weight and regain her self-confidence. Unfortunately, she ended up going down a destructive path defined by hours of running, an extreme calorie defici...2021-07-1943 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 73: The Power of Networking with Chase Chewning, MS, ACE CHCToday's episode is centered all around the topic of networking! This is something that I have definitely not mastered yet, so I brought on my husband, Chase Chewning, dubbed the "Master Networker", to discuss all things networking. We talk about the power of networking in any industry, how to come from a genuine and intentional place when doing so, and ways in which to tangibly practice the art. Chase also talks about one of his favorite books, 'The Go-Giver' by Bob Burg and John David Mann, where he highlights the five laws of stratospheric success. This is an episode...2021-07-191h 18
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningEmotional Honesty in Relationships and Creating Conscious Friendships May and Chase Chewning, and Kara and Caleb CampbellChase and May are joined today by Kara and Caleb Campbell. Kara is a celebrity event planner and human connection facilitator, and Caleb is a West Point graduate, former US Army officer, former NFL player, and former US Olympic bobsled athlete. Today, Chase, May, Kara, and Caleb talk all things relationships and the importance and necessity of continuous growth and maintaining a space for you to thrive in. They speak on how this all allows for the introduction of deep, meaningful relationships into your life as well as the strengthening of the relationships you already have. 2021-07-141h 30
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningSigns You Are Experiencing Burnout and May Not Realize It and How to Ditch Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms with Wendy McCallumWendy McCallum is a burnout and balance coach, author, and speaker. In this conversation, she recounts her own struggles dealing with a high-stress lifestyle in the past, as well as the common signs and symptoms of burnout. She offers practical tools that anyone can use to both recover from burnout and prevent it from happening again in the future. She talks about unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol, food, and social media and how we can learn to rely less on these crutches and become more present. Wendy also gives her thoughts on the unique...2021-07-121h 02
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningWhy Sleep, Exploration, and Independence are the Keys to a Successful Relationship and the Best Time to Have a Baby with May Yazdi ChewningMay joins Chase on this special episode to answer four listener questions on the topic of relationships! Listen in as Chase and May discuss why busy entrepreneurs should build their work schedule around dedicated quality time with their partner instead of the other way around. They talk about exploration and independence as being two vital keys to keeping their own relationship fresh through the years. They also offer advice on communicating with a partner who gets out of hand or is acting inappropriately in a social setting, whether their behavior is a one-off or has...2021-06-1654 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningRemoving the Ego When Making New Relationships and the Difference Between Companionship and Friendship with May Yazdi ChewningWelcome to your monthly relationship health episode with Chase and his wife, May! In this conversation, Chase and May open up about how they found ways to connect with people after moving to a new city, the difference between finding someone to pass the present time with versus your best friend for life (not that they both aren't beneficial to your life!), and how to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and remove your ego from the very start of any new relationship. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning ...2021-05-1950 min
Fit Biz UStarting + Growing Your Own Podcast: Everything You Need to Know with Chase ChewningThere are several ways to spread your message and reach your audience throughout the internet, but none have grown so much in recent years as podcasting has. Besides being an evergreen type of content, if you already create video/audio for your business, you may have podcast content waiting to be published. In this episode, Jill dives into everything you need to know about podcasting with the host of Ever Forward Radio, Chase Chewning. “Podcasting overall has been the most profound relationship-building tool in terms of content, audience, partnerships, people and guests. So, I always want to ma...2021-05-1454 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningGiving the Perfect Gift for Your Significant Other Based on Their Love Language with May Yazdi ChewningDo you struggle to find the right gift for that special someone in your life? Does throwing a birthday party or even booking a dinner reservation stress you out to the point of panicking and waiting to the last minute? Being a good gift-giver is an innate skill for some but a source of anxiety for the rest of us! But don't worry, there is a sure fire way to honor your significant other, friend, or family member without breaking a mental sweat in order to do so. In this episode, Chase and his wife May discuss...2021-04-2148 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningTips to Maximize Your Workout Time With Your Significant Other with May Yazdi ChewningMay joins Chase to discuss ways to become more intentional with your time and find ways as a couple to stay on track with your physical health and wellness goals. One of the many challenges 2020 presented was very limited access to gyms and other fitness resources, especially for folks based in Los Angeles like Chase and May. It was a huge hurdle that made it harder not only to get regular workouts in, but also to stay motivated to maintain healthy eating habits. With their local F45 having opened back up recently, there’s finally be...2021-03-1746 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 57: Discussing Body Mass Index and it's Validity in the Healthcare Setting with Chase Chewning, ACE Certified Health CoachThis episode is one that has been up and coming since the origin of the podcast as I am finally sitting down to discuss my research and personal beliefs on the use of body mass index in the primary care setting. My husband, Chase Chewning, MS, ACE CHC and I talk about our personal and professional experiences using BMI to determine fat-defined obesity and obesity related risks such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. I also provide a breakdown of research conducted while in NP school of an integrative systematic review aimed at determining the most accurate anthropometric measurement for...2021-02-0847 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningIs BMI the Best Marker for Health? Best Practices for Measuring Body Composition with May ChewningA very special collar-cast with my wife May from her show, May's Anatomy. This episode is one that has been up and coming since the origin of her podcast as she finally sits down to discuss her research and personal beliefs on the use of body mass index in the primary care setting. May and I talk about our personal and professional experiences using BMI to determine fat-defined obesity and obesity related risks such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. She also provides a breakdown of research conducted while in Nurse Practitioner school of an integrative systematic review aimed at d...2021-02-0847 minEver Forward Radio with Chase ChewningTop Three Relationship Resolutions for 2021 with May Yazdi ChewningWelcome to your first relationship health episode of 2021! Chase and his wife May share their top three New Year resolutions and how they are not only weaving them into their personal lives but also their marriage and friendships. Regardless if you make resolutions or not this time of year you will find immense value on these key areas of growth to help the relationship you have with your finances, your vision for your future, and your relationship with you partner. Happy New Year everyone! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning ...2021-01-2043 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 51: Case Study #4: 45-Year-Old Male Presenting with Left Knee PainIn today's episode we will be covering case study #4. A 45-year-old white man presents to your office complaining of left knee pain that started last night. He says that the pain started suddenly after dinner and was severe within a span of 3 hours. He denies any trauma, fever, systemic symptoms, or prior similar episodes. He has a history of hypertension for which he takes hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). He admits to consuming a great amount of wine last night with dinner. On examination, his temperature is 98 degrees Fahrenheit, his pulse is 90 beats.min, his respirations are 22 breaths/mi...2020-12-2836 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningCommunity, Relationships, and Pivots: A Year in Review with May Yazdi Chewning2020 year-in-review... relationship style! My wife and I look back at lessons learned over the past twelve months. See, for us, 2020 began as a year with a ton of potential, until about mid-February when practically the whole world came to a grinding halt. Career-wise, we continued to work towards a ton of growth, especially May who finally graduated this year to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. What was highlighted for us above all, though, is how our relationship was tempered by the challenges and uncertainties and came out stronger than ever in spite of it all. Join us as we...2020-12-2343 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningWhy Adventure May Be the Missing Link in Your Health and Fitness and the Importance of Setting Goals Around Your Dreams with Jill De JongIt’s no secret that 2020 has, almost overnight, unleashed a trove of challenges that spared no one. We’ve all had to adapt every single aspect of our lives to deal with these challenges all year long. Jill has a refreshing take on thriving amid all the uncertainties 2020 has brought—a take defined by a boundless energy to live every day as if it were the last, childlike optimism for what lies ahead, and a hunger for opportunities to inject fun and adventure into all that she does. Listen in as Jill shares the power of stepping back a...2020-12-2158 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 50: Top Five Episodes of 2020 and How Podcasting Helped my Nursing CareerCan you believe 2020 is almost over? In today's episode I review my first year of podcasting and how embarking on this journey has had a positive impact on my career as a healthcare professional in many ways! I also give you guys the top five most downloaded episodes of 2020 while briefly reviewing and emphasizing main points of each. I encourage you to go back and listen to the top five as they each present a little nugget of information that may help YOU in your journey to becoming the best healthcare professional you can be. Thank you all for...2020-12-2145 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 48: The Role of the Health Coach in the Healthcare Team with Chase Chewning, ACE Certified Health CoachJoin me and my husband (and podcast producer) Chase Chewning as we discuss the world of health coaching! In today's episode, Chase and I discuss our experiences as health coaches, the difference amongst various curriculums, namely ACE and IIN, and how health coaching play a crucial role in the interdisciplinary healthcare team. To try my absolute favorite CBD product line from Cured Nutrition, use code "MAY10" at checkout for 10% off your entire order or simply click the link here Cured Nutrition If you’re interested in consuming slow-release caffeinated vanilla or matcha...2020-12-071h 19
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow to Become a Health Coach - American Council on Exercise versus Institute of Integrative MedicineSo you are thinking of becoming a health coach, but... which curriculum is the best? Which certification has the highest pass rate? Why should a personal trainer or health care provider consider health coaching for their business? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode with host Chase, ACE Certified Health Coach, and his wife May, IIN Certified Health Coach. In this episode, they share why they chose health coaching, the differences between the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and American Council on Exercise curriculum, and the type of experience you can expect to have as a...2020-12-021h 18May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 47: How to Submit Your Research to a Nursing ConferenceToday's episode is all about submitting your research to a nursing or nurse practitioner conference and the steps required to get there. Starting from the very beginning, I discuss what to look for when choosing the right conference to financial factors you may have not considered. Listen along as I cover anything and everything you need to know to kickstart your journey and give you a step-by-step guide on publishing your research! To try my absolute favorite CBD product line from Cured Nutrition, use code "MAY10" at checkout for 10% off your entire order or simply cl...2020-11-3030 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 46: Case Study #3: 52-Year-Old Male Presenting with Cough and Shortness of BreathIn today's episode we will be covering case study #3. A 52-year-old man presents to your office for an acute visit because of coughing and shortness of breath. He is well known to you because of multiple office visits in the past few years for similar reasons. He has a chronic "smokers cough," but reports that in the past 2 days his cough has increased, his sputum has changed from white to green color, and he has had to increase the frequency with which he uses his albuterol inhaler. He denies having a fever, chest pain, peripheral edema, or other symptoms. H...2020-11-2346 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningFriendship Broker and We're Not Really Strangers with May Yazdi ChewningHave you ever introduced someone to another friend and those two become better friends than with you? Or have you ever stayed friends with someone another person introduced you to and now that original relationship is dead and gone? You may be a 'friend broker' like us! In this relationship health episode my wife May and I reflect on how we meet new friends and sometimes get left in the dust. Also, we play a really in-depth and fun new card game that gets us asking vulnerable, beyond-surface-level questions about our own marriage. Follow May @ma...2020-11-1846 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 44: Recalling my FNP Clinical ExperienceLast week I finally finished up the last leg of my clinical rotations as a FNP student and I could not be more excited! Today I am joined by my husband and podcast producer, Chase, as he interviews me on all things clinical rotations. We discussed what I wish I knew before starting clinicals, how my perspectives have changed, advice I would give to prospective NP students, and so much more. We are now in the home stretch and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I could not be more joyous of what lies...2020-11-0955 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 42: Case Study #2: 52-Year-Old Male Physical ExaminationWe are officially on our second episode of the case study series! Follow along as I go through cases from the 'Case Files: Family Medicine' book. In today's episode, I will be going over a case of a 52-year-old male who presents to the clinic for a routine physical examination. We will discuss appropriate screenings, health maintenance, USPSTF recommendation levels, as well as immunizations. These episodes will be released on the last Monday of every month. Be sure to listen until the end when I will be presenting three questions with multiple choice answers and check back on Friday...2020-10-2639 min
Operation Podcast with Chase ChewningBumping Up the Aesthetics of Your Podcast with Cristianna MayJoin Host Chase Chewning as he interviews Cristianna May. She is the podcast host of the Glow Up Cult, busting the myths surrounding the aesthetics industry. They discuss why she decided to start her podcast, the fine line between looking perfect and being informed, and the value of having a mentor. So, tune in to hear how being a part of Operation Podcast can provide you with new opportunities, collaborations and ultimately connect you on a personal level with other like-minded incredible people like Cristianna! In this episode, you will learn: [2:09] Why sh...2020-10-2318 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningPros and Cons of Relationships During Major Life Events with May Yazdi ChewningRelationships are work; friendships, intimate relationships, professional relationships... they all take work in order for them to be successful. Many relationships have been tried even more during 2020 due to the global pandemic and now again as the United States prepares for its presidential elections. In this episode, Chase and May discuss how major events such as these that happen outside of their home as well as major life events inside their home have tested their relationship and how you can learn to weather any storm life throws at you by improving the quality and types of relationships in your...2020-10-211h 00May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 39: How Taking Your Time and Motivating Your Patients Can Make an Impact on Patient CareIn today's episode I discuss a patient encounter that helped me view medicine in a new light. As healthcare professionals and medical providers we have to do a better job at educating our patients and motivating them to make changes in their lives. Our healthcare system isn't the best--we know this. But that doesn't mean we can use that as an excuse to give subpar care to our patients. Lifestyle modifications DO and CAN make a difference, if you take the time to educate yourself and your patients on what the best practices are. Tune in today as I...2020-10-0540 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningBehind the Mask - Who You Were, Who You Are and How You Can Reclaim Your Identity with May Yazdi ChewningIdentity. One word that we all can relate to and we all, at least at some time, have struggled with or will. Nowadays we all may be finding ourselves wearing a mask in public but perhaps we already were wearing another one. Is it really that difficult for us to grasp our own reality, to come to terms with how we see ourselves and how we think others perceive us to be? In this episode, Chase and May discuss how throughout various seasons of life our truth can come under question and how we can take actionable steps today t...2020-09-1652 min
The Optimal Body31 | An Army Veteran's Journey to Healing His Emotional And Physical Injuries with Chase ChewningWish you could be vulnerable with people about your traumatic past? Join us as we interview Chase Chewning – Army Veteran, podcast host, and certified coach – as he explains his own traumatic story and how he has gained the courage to speak about it; his advice on how you can too. Listen as he dives into his life in the Army, enrolling at 17 years old, and how it affects him in his current life. He explains how his emotional traumas took a big role in his severe physical injuries and how he’s conquered those obstacles. Lastly, listen in as Chase tal...2020-09-0938 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningPrimary Foods to Feed the Soul and Establish Healthful Living with May Yazdi ChewningIn today's episode of the show I and my wife, May, RN BSN, discuss one of the pillars of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's model of healthful living, primary foods. Primary foods, such as physical activity, career, spirituality, and relationships are "foods" that feed our soul and satisfy our hunger for life. There are twelve primary foods that are constantly fluctuating and adjusting as we adjust through the various phases of our lives. These foods include: joy, spirituality, creativity, finances, career, education, health, physical activity, home cooking, home environment, relationships, and social life. As we navigate through...2020-08-191h 14May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 33: Primary Foods to Feed the Soul and Establish Healthful LivingIn today's episode of the show I and my co-host and produce, Chase Chewning, discuss one of the pillars of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's model of healthful living, primary foods. Primary foods, such as physical activity, career, spirituality, and relationships are "foods" that feed our soul and satisfy our hunger for life. There are twelve primary foods that are constantly fluctuating and adjusting as we adjust through the various phases of our lives. These foods include: joy, spirituality, creativity, finances, career, education, health, physical activity, home cooking, home environment, relationships, and social life. As we navigate through our...2020-08-171h 03May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 30: Addressing Suicide Risks, Warning Signs, & Protective FactorsToday’s episode is a very raw and real conversation around suicide. Healthcare professionals and practitioners should take extra care to educate themselves on the topic of suicide and understand the warning signs that may present in patients. Family members, loved ones, and caregivers should be knowledgeable on resources available for those who struggle with suicidal ideation as well as resources for family members. In this episode we discuss national statistics, risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors at the individual level. I personally want to dedicate this episode to my uncle Farshid and all those who have lost th...2020-07-2756 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Significant Other with May Yazdi ChewningMay is back! Chase and his wife sit down to have the "talk before the talk", as you will come to learn. This episode is all about how to have meaningful, effective communication with your significant other in a way that does not cause new stress and even helps you both grow in your relationship. Also, sometimes you need to have difficult conversations with your friends and family members and those can cause a rift in your intimate relationship but there is a way to navigate those stormy waters. Follow May @mayyazdi ...2020-07-1542 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningCOVID-19 Updates - June 26, 2020Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). During this time it is of utmost importance to try to stay calm, focus on your safety, health, and well-being, and most importantly, make a valiant effort to be educated on...2020-06-2626 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningCOVID-19 Updates - JuneteenthWelcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). During this time it is of utmost importance to try to stay calm, focus on your safety, health, and well-being, and most importantly, make a valiant effort to be educated on...2020-06-1919 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningCOVID-19 Updates - June 12, 2020Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). During this time it is of utmost importance to try to stay calm, focus on your safety, health, and well-being, and most importantly, make a valiant effort to be educated on...2020-06-1252 minEver Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe New Norms of Quarantine and Predictions for the Future of Healthcare with May Yazdi ChewningThe one where we lose our minds... over two months of quarantine, are we settled into the "new norm"? Also, as a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner student May discusses her clinical and holistic predictions for the future of personal wellness and the healthcare model as a whole. Connect with May @mayyazdi Connect with Chase @chase_chewning Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to save you money and to further support the show - THANK YOU! Save 15% on FO...2020-05-2045 minEver Forward Radio with Chase ChewningGetting Ahead of Regret and the Dueling Mindsets During QuarantineSurviving social distancing alone can be trying enough, but how are the couples out there doing?! My wife May and I sit down and have a candid conversation of how we are working around each other's schedule as a married couple on quarantine together. Also, how we are handling emotions of regret and finding ways to best serve our communities and ourselves at the same time. Connect with May @mayyazdi Connect w/ Chase @chase_chewning Listen to May's Anatomy for the latest in COVID-19 updates from May, RN BSN and FNP s...2020-04-2945 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 15: How to Cope with a Toxic Work EnvironmentIn today's episode, I am joined by my co-host and producer, Chase Chewning to discuss a topic that we can all relate to--toxic work environments. Chase and I highlight some of our toxic work environment stories and provide advice for how to cope with the stress of being caught in unpleasant situations with your colleagues and employers. You won't want to miss it! Ever Forward Summit: https://mailchi.mp/chasechewning/mukauhf4ws Ever Forward Summit GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ever-forward-summit-2020?d=pd9TOIXL42inL8IXJYD5QRtX7tbVs%2FDCJ4j%2FH...2020-04-1646 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningQuestions to Ask Before It's Too LateWhat were the three biggest news events of your lifetime? When did you know you were in love with your significant other? What was your saddest time in life? Do you believe in miracles? What are you thoughts on drugs and alcohol? These questions and more I dive into with my wife during our time quarantined together during these strange times surviving the coronavirus. Connect w/ May @mayyazdi Connect w/ Chase @chase_chewning Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to...2020-03-1854 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningLife Lessons After Backpacking Around the World with Josie MaiDo you have plans to travel the world someday? If yes, then what is holding you back from doing it? A limited budget may be your primary reason for not doing it now. Worry not because with proper planning and budgeting, your dreams of traveling may just come true. In this episode, our guest Josie Mai shares with us a year in her life as a traveler. She gives us tried and tested techniques in going on a trip on a budget. She also talks about what aspiring travelers can do to maximize their experiences in the...2020-03-1657 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningCORONAVIRUS - What Is It, How You Can Get It, and How to Protect Yourself From ItToday’s episode is an interesting collaboration between the May’s Anatomy Podcast and Ever Forward Radio. May Yazdi-Chewning, RN, BSN, FNP-Student and Chase Chewning, MS, ACE CHC discuss current updates and facts on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and take some of your questions submitted on Instagram. Join them in furthering your knowledge on the novel coronavirus and stay abreast to the most up-to-date information. Connect w/ May @mayyazdi Connect w/ Chase @chase_chewning Podcast resources: Chaga from Four Sigmatic - code EVERFORWARD for 15% off Propolis from Bee...2020-03-0541 minMay's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 9: Coronavirus Updates: Collab-Cast with Ever Forward RadioToday’s episode is an interesting collaboration between the May’s Anatomy podcast and Ever Forward Radio. May Yazdi-Chewning, RN, BSN, FNP-Student and Co-host Chase Chewning, MS, ACE CHC discuss current updates on the novel coronavirus per the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization and answer some of your submitted questions. Join us in furthering your knowledge on COVID-19 and stay abreast to the most up-to-date information. Centers for Disease Control - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) World Health Organization - Advice for the Public Chaga from Four...2020-03-0539 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningTrain Like Prayer - How Elite Athletes Push Past Mental and Physical Limitations with Sanjay RawalRunning 3,100 miles may seem physically impossible, yet there are individuals doing it and even doing multiple times. Elite athletes and ultramarathoners may seem like a rare breed but they have conquered both the physical and the mental limits in ways most of us cannot quite fathom. Sanjay Rawal is not only one of them but a talented filmmaker bringing examples of elite human potential to the creative forefront. Regardless of your preferred form of exercise, the number one thing that limits performance is the mind. Sanjay shares how we can all step into flow, into our most...2020-02-2059 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningSocial Climbing and Maintaining Your Integrity in Interpersonal RelationshipsIntention. It call comes down to the reason why we do anything that helps us maintain our integrity, this rings especially true in our relationships. Social climbers are out there and will continue to use platforms like social media or networking for their personal agendas, so the question posed is - How do we become aware of this when it happens, become clear of our intentions, and maintain integrity in our interpersonal relationships? Connect w/ May @mayyazdi Connect w/ Chase @chase_chewning Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our...2020-02-1953 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow to Improve Your Health and Reduce Toxicity by Voting With Your Dollars with Dr. Ann ShippyThe word toxic may have been popularized by Britney Spears or System of a Down but its science has been broken down by Dr. Ann Shippy! In today's episode, we discuss the seemingly safe everyday items in our home that may be making us sick, causing poor sleep, creating hormone imbalances, causing headaches or simply keeping us from our optimal wellness. But here is the most powerful takeaway - we can radically change this for the better by simply choosing where and how we spend our money. The concept of voting with your dollars applies especially to what you...2020-01-131h 03
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Align Method - Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life with Aaron AlexanderCelebrity manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander joins us again to teach how posture and body alignment are powerful tools for building strength, achieving peak performance, reducing pain, and approaching the world with a new sense of confidence. Good posture is about more than standing up straight: It can change your mood, alleviate pain, rid your body of stressful tension, and may be the difference between getting that raise you've wanted and attracting your ideal mate, or not. But in order to reap all those benefits, the body must be properly integrated. Aaron offers a...2019-12-231h 05Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Greatest Transformations and Lessons of the Last DecadeInstead of recapping the last year alone, we took it all the way back to the beginning of the decade! The greatest transformations and lessons of the last ten years and what they have taught us about personal and professional growth in areas of our life that help us live a life ever forward. We had fun on this one so get ready to laugh! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to sav...2019-12-181h 06
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningWellness in a Can - How CBD Can Improve Healthy Habits with Nick MillerLiving a life ever forward means improving our healthy habits to help us have one good day after another. That is exactly what Nick Miller and his team at Good Day have done through the power of CBD-infused beverages. Whether you are grabbing your morning coffee, sipping a sparkling water during lunch or making a sleepy time tea before bed they have a way to help you enjoy those same rituals just with some added health benefits! Nick created three Good Day beverages to give you three distinct benefits. Cold brew coffee helps deliver easygoing ene...2019-12-121h 00
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningMental Health vs Mental Illness and How to Support Others SufferingDepression. Anxiety. PTSD. Seasonal affective disorder. Sadness. Happiness. We all have mental health, some people have mental illness. There is a difference between the two but it can often get lumped into the same category. We believe that, as part of our entire wellbeing, we need to bring more attention to improving our mental health. We need to learn how to help our loved ones that may be suffering from mental illness. But overall, as part of living a life ever forward, we need bring awareness to how we perceive our mindset, its contribution to our wellness and possible in...2019-11-201h 01
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow Religion and Spirituality Contribute to Your Overall Wellness with May Yazdi ChewningWe all know how bringing awareness to our diet and exercise can yield significant changes in how we look and feel. But what about our faith? What about the belief systems that molded us as children and into adulthood? In today's bonus episode, Chase and May share their personal opinions and experiences about their religious and spirituality beliefs and how they play unique roles into their overall well-being. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Save some money and keep...2019-10-161h 02
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Benefits of MCT Oil, Collagen, Matcha, and the Lack of Nutrition Education in Healthcare with May Yazdi ChewningWelcome to your first bonus episode of October 2019, Coffee Talk with my wife May, BSN RN and FNP student. Enjoying an iced glass of matcha from Strong Coffee Company, we discuss what exactly is MCT oil and collagen, daily uses and applications, and their health benefits? As a Certified Health Coach and Registered Nurse in Nurse Practitioner school, we have gone through a variety of nutrition education that does not always line up with other healthcare professionals. In fact, I share a horror story of my recent visit to my primary care provider and how he thinks I...2019-10-0236 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Best Health and Fitness Degrees and Certifications to Get, Why You Should Recertify, and Staying in Your Scope of PracticeSolocast with host Chase Chewning, covering your biggest questions and concerns around which degree or certification to get for your health and wellness career. Are Masters worth it? Which personal certification is best for you? Why you should or shouldn't renew your certification, and so much more! Chase holds his BS in Exercise Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, MS in Health Promotion from American University and has been an ACE Certified Health Coach since 2015. He has trained and coached hundreds of clients for nearly a decade and while his location may have shifted from more in person...2019-09-2659 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningBouncing Back from Rock Bottom with May ChewningWelcome to your monthly bonus episode with Chase and his wife May! They share their ups and downs (and more downs) from their first full year living in California. Remember - sometimes even the best-laid plans can fail, what you do in that time at rock bottom separates you from people who chose to accept that fate and those whom decide to accept the challenge and bounce back! Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning References: 2019 Life Ever Forward Summit, 9/20-9/22 in LA get your tickets at https://bit.ly/efsummit19 Joi...2019-09-181h 08Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningGrowing Up Conservative - Pride Month 2019 with May ChewningWe love our LGBTQ community! But our communities and upbringing did not fully prepare us for this modern way of thinking and accepting our peers regardless of their walk of life. This episode is in honor of Pride Month 2019 as Chase and May share their family and personal belief systems. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Read the entire blog article at https://www.mayyazdi.com Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, THANK YOU! Sav...2019-06-191h 13
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningToxic Relationships with May ChewningThe quality of our relationships is one of the highest contributing sources of our overall health and wellness. You wouldn't knowingly keep drinking poison or eating foods you are highly allergic to, so why treat the quality of the people we keep around us any differently? In this special monthly episode with Chase's wife May, the two dive deep into how to recognize when you are in a toxic relationship and how to effectively move out of it. Follow May @mayyazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Read the entire blog article at https://www...2019-05-1554 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Obstacle is the Way - How to Reframe Failures in Your Education and Career with May ChewningWelcome to the April bonus episode with Chase's wife, May. May is a RN, BSN and FNP student at the University of Southern California. Her journey in the medical field was not an easy one, a path that zigged many times when she thought it was going to zag. But, the moral of the story is she learned how to shift her mindset when it came to her passion for her career. Chase also shares how his profession in the health and wellness industry was wrought with a series of significant changes that ultimately landed him creating his own...2019-04-181h 02
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningCultural Bias in Relationships and Why Being the Bigger Person Sucks with May ChewningThis special bonus relationship episode is a little different than usual... it is not so much relationship advice as it is an exploration into circumstances surrounding them. Host Chase Chewning and his wife May discuss why (sometimes) being the bigger person sucks, how culture and religion play roles in expectations in our family and personal relationships, and more. Read the full blog at https://www.MayYazdi.com Follow May @may_yazdi Follow Chase @chase_chewning Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" saves you money an...2019-03-2044 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningKeeping the Magic Alive - How to Retrain Your Brain to Make the Honeymoon Phase Last Forever with May ChewningSix months to one year has been defined as the "honeymoon phase" in relationships, the period where everything is typically rainbows, unicorns, and ice cream sundaes all the time. Right? Well why can't you have that all the time? Who even made up this rule?! In this month's special bonus relationship health episode, host Chase and his wife May discuss the art and science behind keeping the honeymoon phase alive. In fact, they describe how they create a "honeymoon lifestyle" in their marriage after being together for over half a decade. Read more about this on...2019-02-201h 05
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningEnlisted or Officer and Going From Soldier to Entrepreneur with Nick BareSome of you may not be aware that host Chase Chewning is a veteran. He spent six years active duty in the US Army, ultimately being medically retired due to the severity of his injuries as an E-6/Staff Sergeant. Close friend, fellow veteran and entrepreneur is Nick Bare, having spent four years active duty as an Airborne Ranger 1LT. One part enlisted, one part officer. This episode has everything you want to know about your BIGGEST military questions. Follow Nick @nickbarefitness Follow Chase @chase_chewning Listen to season one of the "Embrace t...2019-01-3133 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningNew Year, Better Me with May Yazdi ChewningHas anyone noticed the trend every. single. year. When everyone, everywhere is talking about what a terrible year 20-whatever was and how they can’t wait for it to be over? The sarcastic memes of “leaving 2018 in the trash with your ex…” seem to be flooding our Instagram feeds, and quite frankly, it’s getting repetitive. Let’s try something new this year. Instead of falling into the mundane and overly illustrated attitude of the “woe is me, thank goodness this is over” paradigm, let’s take a minute to reflect on lessons learned from the previous year. Let’s honor o...2019-01-1658 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningOur Biggest Failures, Successes, and Lessons Learned in 2018With 2018 coming to a close, we took a look back at the BIGGEST lessons learned, struggles, and successes. Host Chase Chewning (@chase_chewning) is joined by his wife, May (@mayyazdi), to allow for some special insight of what has really gone down "behind the mic" at Ever Forward. It has been a year of growth, failures, obstacles, wins, and pretty much every other emotion you and learning experience you could imagine. So many invaluable experiences that have helped us grow as individuals, a couple, and an overall brand to be better prepared for 2019 and beyond. Details and...2018-12-2753 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Big Five - You Are the Average of the Five People Around You with May ChewningWhen you think of the five people you are around the most, do you also think of five character traits that you hope others use to describe you? Chase and his wife May explore this concept as it has applied to their lives and the lessons learned from taking inventory of the people around them (and influencing them) the most. Example from May's original blog: "But the 5 people you surround yourself with the most, that is 100% up to you, so choose wisely. Save a space in your heart for those who aren’t at the same place yo...2018-12-191h 11
The Yours Chewly PodcastEpisode 21: The Mindset of Success & A Life Ever Forward with Chase ChewningDear Listener,
Man oh man do I have a treat for YOU today. Today marks the first ever episode of The Yours Chewly Podcast featuring more than one Chewning. Some may argue that’s too much to handle, but as today’s guest would tell you, mo’ Chewning, mo’ betta.
Chase Chewning is a mentor, coach, veteran, entrepreneur, podcast host, and owner of one of the deepest voices you’ve likely ever heard. On top of all of these things, he also happens to be my cousin.
In this conversation, we discuss the importance of mindset for success in your health, fi...2018-12-0546 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningJournaling - Strategies for Reflection and Awareness with May ChewningThe power of writing it down. “Self-reflection is a humbling process. It’s essential to find out why you think, say, and do certain things…then better yourself because of it.” Today, host Chase and his wife May bring another bonus episode to the podcast highlighting your relationship health and how journaling can bring you unique benefits by self-reflecting to grow your sense of awareness. May's original blog can be found here at MayYazdi.com. Make sure to grab your own official Ever Forward Journal, available here at EverForwardLifestyle.com and on sale for Black Friday/Cyber Monday usi...2018-11-2142 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningThe Biggest Decision You Will Ever Make with May Yazdi ChewningRelationships. We all have been in them, are currently in one, or have the potential for them one day. Arguably the biggest commitment one can make is to their significant other in front of their friends and family on their BIG DAY. This is, according to my wife May, the biggest decision you will ever make. In this special bonus episode, May and I sit dow to discuss our views and experiences with relationships; with others and with ourselves. Ultimately boiling down to how she decided to be with me and I her. Find the full-length blog a...2018-10-171h 18
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningSigns You May Have a Hormone Imbalance and How to Treat It with Food with Magdalena WszelakiFounder of the popular Hormones Balance online community, holistic nutrition coach MagdalenaWszelaki (on Instagram @hormonebalance) knows the value of cooking for hormone balance firsthand. Developing hyperthyroidism and then Hashimoto's, adrenal fatigue and estrogen dominance propelled her to leave a high-pressured advertising career and develop a new way of eating that would repair and keep her hormones working smoothly. Now symptom free, Magdalena shares her practical, proven knowledge so others may benefit. In Cooking for Hormone Balance, she draws on current research to explain the essential role food plays in keeping our hormones in harmony and offers easy, f...2018-06-1449 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningLiving a Life Ever Forward with Maxx ChewningIn honor of the six month anniversary of Ever Forward Radio, it is my honor to bring you all a very special interview that shines a light on another prominent meaning behind the two words that have molded my life. And not just my life, but the complete trajectory of my family's. A huge part of that has been Ever Forward Apparel founder, Instagram and YouTube fitness personality Maxx Chewning, my younger brother. In this episode we learn what drives this young man on a daily basis to never stop pursuing excellence, to never stop being more. H...2017-07-1759 min
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningBuilding and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with May Yazdi ChewningThis episode is especially insightful because come from my own experiences getting to know and grow with my wife, May (a.k.a. Boo Thang). May continues to be a cornerstone in my life for a myriad of reasons, outside of finally finding my Jasmine (I was obsessed with Aladdin as a kid). This Persian Princess and I have been through the grinder when it comes to the ups and downs of dating and romance, but we always come back to our commitment to each other, our friendship and our relationship now as husband and wife. We...2017-05-3043 min