Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

What if your low energy, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, poor recovery, mood changes, and stalled progress aren't simply signs that you need to work harder—but clues that your thyroid isn't functioning optimally? Dr. Amie Hornaman, author of The Thyroid Fix, joins us to explain why she considers the thyroid the body's "master gland" and why standard thyroid testing may not tell the entire story. They break down TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies; the difference between "normal" and optimal lab results; Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism; and when thyroid hormone replacement may be appropriate. Amie also explains how gluten, over-exercising, chronic under-eating, nutrient deficiencies and aggressive GLP-1 use may affect thyroid health and metabolism. Plus, she explains the importance of iodine, selenium, magnesium, protein and dietary fat, detoxification, and so much more!
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00:00 – WHOOP: Stop Guessing and Start Measuring
01:38 – Is Your Thyroid the Missing Piece?
03:20 – Why the Thyroid Is Your Body's "Master Gland"
06:12 – The Thyroid Labs You Actually Need
07:18 – Operation Podcast
08:15 – TSH, Free T3, Free T4 & Reverse T3 Explained
10:02 – Testing for Hashimoto's and Thyroid Antibodies
10:54 – "Normal" Labs vs. Optimal Thyroid Function
12:49 – When Thyroid Hormone Replacement Makes Sense
14:27 – Can You Improve Thyroid Function Naturally?
16:27 – Gluten, Hashimoto's & Your Thyroid
19:06 – What Happens If Your Thyroid Is Removed?
21:00 – C15:0 essential fatty acids
22:18 – Wellness Habits That Could Be Hurting Your Thyroid
23:01 – Can Too Much Exercise Damage Thyroid Function?
24:30 – Resistance Training vs. Cardio for Thyroid Health
25:57 – Foods That May Interfere With Thyroid Function
27:13 – Can You Take Too Many Thyroid Supplements?
27:55 – Amie's Foundational Thyroid Supplement Stack
29:38 – The Controversy Around Iodine
31:07 – Fluoride, Chlorine, Bromide & Iodine
33:22 – Thyroid Function, Detox & Sauna
34:58 – Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
37:28 – Hashimoto's and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
38:08 – The "Silent Thyroid Killer"
38:20 – GLP-1s, Under-Eating & Thyroid Function
40:53 – Why Eating Less Doesn't Always Mean Losing More
42:04 – Calories vs. Macros for Thyroid Health
43:32 – Protein, Fat, Carbs & Insulin Resistance
45:09 – Rapid Fire: Most Underrated Thyroid Fix
45:18 – Is Calories-In, Calories-Out Broken?
46:13 – The ONE Food Amie Says to Eat Every Day
47:09 – Where to Connect With Dr. Amie Hornaman
47:51 – What Does Ever Forward Mean to Amie?
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You consciously know what you should do, but your body keeps stopping you. Why? What if your anxiety, procrastination, self-sabotage, and limiting beliefs aren't signs that something is wrong with you—but signals that your nervous system doesn't feel safe? Jessica Ortner, co-founder of The Tapping Solution and co-author of Rewired, is here to explore the science and practice of EFT tapping and how regulating the nervous system may help change the way we respond to stress. Jessica breaks down why we can't always think our way out of anxiety, how tapping combines psychological principles with stimulation of acupressure points, and research examining its effects on cortisol, PTSD, food cravings, and emotional distress. We also explore why self-sabotage may actually be "misguided self-love," the difference between resilience and simply forcing yourself through discomfort, why self-criticism eventually stops working, how parents can help children regulate big emotions, and why our modern information environment may keep our bodies chronically overstimulated. Most importantly, Jessica explains how creating a sense of safety in the body can give us the freedom to make better decisions, face fear, and keep moving forward.
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00:00 Intro
01:06 Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Anxiety
02:44 What Is EFT Tapping and How Does It Work?
04:52 Fatty15
06:13 Can Tapping Actually Lower Cortisol?
09:08 Stress, Pain and the Body
10:22 Why Your Nervous System Doesn't Care About Your Goals
12:32 Self-Sabotage Is "Misguided Self-Love"
13:36 How to Tap Through Anxiety and Fear
16:13 Why Positive Affirmations Sometimes Don't Work
17:14 Tapping for Veterans, PTSD and Trauma
20:17 Tapping vs. Meditation, Breathwork and Therapy
22:45 Ketone-IQ
24:04 Using Tapping for Sleep and Feeling Safe
25:52 How Parents Can Use Tapping With Kids
28:34 The 9 EFT Tapping Points Explained
32:11 Using Tapping Before a Stressful Event
33:48 Is Tapping a Cop-Out?
34:25 Why Willpower and Self-Criticism Eventually Fail
36:25 Does Reducing Anxiety Make Us Less Resilient?
40:21 When Is Tapping the Wrong Choice?
42:29 Jessica's Personal Story of Rewiring an Old Wound
45:52 Tapping for "I'm Not Good Enough"
48:42 Tapping for "I'm Not Successful"
49:28 Is Tapping Becoming Mainstream Medicine?
51:42 What Brain Scans Reveal About Tapping and Food Cravings
54:18 The Research on Tapping, PTSD and the Brain
56:21 Could Lowering Cortisol Change Long-Term Health?
58:59 Why We're "Stressing About Stress"
59:46 Is Modern Life Making Us More Stressed?
01:02:17 Jessica's Book Rewired + The Tapping Solution
01:03:12 Hugh Jackman, Tapping and Peak Performance
01:05:02 What Ever Forward Means to Jessica
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What if the greatest performance upgrade isn't another productivity hack—but learning how to pause Peloton instructor, former Buddhist monk, and author Sam Yo to unpack the principles behind The Monk's Mindset. We explore why stillness has become one of the most overlooked skills in modern life, how creating intentional "mindset moments" can reduce stress and anxiety, and why true peace isn't something you escape to—it's something you learn to carry with you.
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Why We React Instead of Respond
03:55 Audible Sponsor
05:03 Creating Mental Space Between Moments
06:09 What Is The Monk's Mindset?
08:08 Building Daily Structure Through Stillness
09:08 Why Stillness Is the Ultimate Life Optimization Tool
11:14 Can Contentment Kill Ambition?
13:06 Technology Can Either Distract or Support Your Peace
14:06 Service, Purpose & Finding Meaning
16:11 Lessons Learned Living in a Monastery
18:02 Integrity When Nobody Is Watching
19:14 WHOOP Sponsor
20:27 Reflection: The Most Underrated Daily Practice
22:04 Sam Yo's Daily Monk Mindset Protocol
24:31 Handling Stress Without Losing Yourself
27:38 Staying Present During Success
29:14 Can Mindfulness Become Selfish?
30:10 What Happens When Self-Improvement Changes Your Relationships?
32:02 LMNT Sponsor
33:23 A Monk's Perspective on War
35:16 One Practice to Stay Calm During Uncertain Times
36:20 Creativity Through Stillness
38:03 Rapid Fire Questions
42:02 What Ever Forward Means to Sam Yo
43:08 How Social Media Steals Your Peace
43:42 Where to Connect with Sam Yo
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Can something invisible actually heal the body? Energy healing has long lived at the edge of mainstream medicine—dismissed by some, embraced by others. But what happens when hospitals begin integrating it, researchers start studying it, and emerging science begins asking questions that conventional medicine can't fully answer? Entrepreneur and energy healing advocate Romain Daumont explores one of the most controversial topics in health today. Romain unpacks the growing body of research surrounding energy healing, biofields, mitochondrial communication, consciousness, placebo science, quantum physics, remote viewing, trauma recovery, chronic pain, and why some of the world's leading medical institutions are quietly beginning to incorporate energy medicine into patient care. If you've ever wondered where science ends... and human potential begins... this conversation is for you.
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00:00 — Is Energy Healing Real?
00:43 — Defining Energy Beyond the "Woo-Woo" Label
02:10 — Why Some People Reject Energy Healing Immediately
04:54 — The Science Behind Biofields & Cellular Healing
10:20 — Can We Ever Measure Consciousness?
14:18 — Quantum Physics Meets Human Healing
19:40 — Remote Viewing, Consciousness & Non-Local Information
30:12 — Building the World's First Energy Healing Talent Agency
35:58 — Is Energy Healing Becoming Mainstream Medicine?
39:25 — How to Avoid Fake Energy Healers
42:29 — Who Benefits Most from Energy Healing?
45:12 — Trauma, Intuition & Human Energy Fields
46:20 — Near Death Experiences & Consciousness
53:16 — What "Ever Forward" Means to Romain
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Could the biggest threats to your health be hiding in plain sight? When Dan Huber suddenly developed debilitating brain fog, chronic fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, and neurological symptoms, over a dozen doctors failed to identify the cause. Years later, he discovered the real culprit: toxic black mold hidden beneath his home. That experience launched an obsession with environmental health that expanded far beyond mold. Today, Dan researches how mold exposure, blue light, circadian disruption, poor sleep, and chronic stress silently influence our energy, hormones, cognition, immune function, and overall longevity.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The surprising symptoms of mold toxicity
• Why mold is often misdiagnosed
• The connection between mold and brain health
• How blue light affects dopamine, melatonin, and sleep
• Morning sunlight and circadian optimization
• Why your home environment may matter more than supplements
• Practical ways to improve recovery, resilience, and overall health
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00:00 – How Black Mold Destroyed Dan's Health
08:05 – Why Mold Is So Often Misdiagnosed
11:23 – How to Know If Mold Is Hiding in Your Home
16:27 – Detoxing From Mold Exposure
19:15 – Living With Mold Sensitivity
22:22 – The Best Ways to Test Your Home for Mold
27:23 – What To Do If Your Home Tests Positive
32:36 – Why Blue Light Became Dan's Next Obsession
34:45 – How Blue Light Impacts Sleep & Mental Health
37:23 – Morning Sunlight & Circadian Rhythm
39:02 – Why Sleep Changes Everything
41:11 – Practical Ways to Reduce Blue Light
46:09 – Can We Eliminate Too Much Blue Light?
47:16 – Is Blue Light Worse Than Mold?
49:09 – The Simplest Health Habit Anyone Can Start Today
52:12 – Why Dan Started Helping Kids
57:03 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Dan
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