Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

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Sperm counts are down 50%. Fertility rates are collapsing. Miscarriages, hormone dysfunction, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, environmental toxins, sleep deprivation, cannabis use, and modern stress are all colliding into what fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, author of The Fertility Formula, calls a growing reproductive health crisis. This conversation breaks down why fertility is one of the strongest indicators of overall health, how inflammation damages eggs, sperm, mitochondria, and hormones, why "healthy" people are still struggling to conceive, and the exact lifestyle, nutrition, testing, and environmental changes that can dramatically improve fertility outcomes for both men and women. Chase and Dr. Crawford also share deeply personal stories about pregnancy loss, the emotional toll of infertility, and how couples can better support each other through one of life's hardest journeys.
You will learn:
Fertility is a powerful marker of overall metabolic and cellular health
Chronic inflammation is one of the biggest hidden drivers of infertility
Sperm counts have dropped 50% over the last 50 years
Cannabis use is strongly linked to sperm DNA damage and miscarriage risk
TRT can significantly suppress or permanently impair sperm production
Sleep may be the single most powerful fertility intervention available
Women and men respond differently to fasting, cold exposure, and stress
Insulin resistance is affecting far more "healthy" people than they realize
Environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors are major fertility disruptors
Men can dramatically improve fertility in as little as 90 days
Pregnancy loss requires emotional support, community, and medical follow-up
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 00:00 - The fertility crisis nobody is talking about
02:24 - Why fertility rates are rapidly declining
03:54 - Fertility as a marker of overall health
05:14 - Chronic inflammation explained
07:33 - The "walkie talkie" theory of hormones
10:10 - Detaching from the identity of being "healthy"
13:00 - TRT and male fertility risks
17:09 - Why men are 50% of the fertility equation
18:54 - Cannabis and sperm DNA damage
22:01 - Plastics, fragrances & endocrine disruptors
24:48 - Why men need to show up during fertility journeys
32:25 - Sauna use and sperm health
35:00 - Cold plunges, fasting & female hormones
37:34 - Best fertility-supporting nutrition strategies
43:53 - Why men can improve fertility in 90 days
44:44 - Women, egg reserves & aging explained
52:43 - The #1 thing you can do for mitochondrial health
55:11 - Fertility tests every person should know
01:00:17 - Why every man should get a semen analysis
01:04:11 - Should everyone freeze eggs and sperm?
01:09:15 - Chronic inflammation & insulin resistance explained
01:17:13 - How stress directly impacts fertility
01:19:11 - Practical ways to reduce inflammation
01:21:43 - The emotional reality of miscarriage & pregnancy loss
01:26:29 - What to do medically after pregnancy loss
01:29:08 - What "Ever Forward" means to Natalie
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Most people are exhausted, inflamed, undernourished, and aging faster than they should be—and the modern food system is making it worse. While supplements promise quick fixes, few address the real root cause of chronic disease: mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, nutrient depletion, and inflammation at the cellular level. In this conversation, algae nutrition pioneer Dr. Catharine Arnston, PhD, breaks down the shocking science behind spirulina and chlorella, why NASA compared algae nutrition to "1,000 grams of vegetables," and how these compounds may support brain health, cardiovascular function, detoxification, gut health, fertility, metabolic health, and longevity. Chase and Catharine also dive into ATP production, oxidative stress, serotonin, men's health, women's health, detoxification, inflammation, and why algae could become one of the most important functional foods of the next decade.
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00:00 — Intro
01:12 — What Algae Actually Is (And Why Most People Misunderstand It)
04:24 — Spirulina vs Steak: The Protein Density Debate
07:45 — 100,000 Studies on Algae & Human Health
11:16 — The Modern Nutrition Crisis Explained
12:20 — Why Most Algae Supplements Lose Their Potency
18:48 — Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation & Spirulina Research
22:00 — How Spirulina Supports ATP & Cellular Energy
24:49 — Mitochondria, Free Radicals & The Electron Transport Chain
31:24 — Why Chronic Disease Accelerates After Age 40
36:34 — Brain Health, Neuroinflammation & Alzheimer's Prevention
39:22 — PTSD, Brain Scans & Veteran Recovery Results
41:37 — Cancer, Cellular Alkalinity & Otto Warburg's Research
43:15 — Men's Health, Iron Overload & Oxidative Stress
47:36 — Why Most Supplements Don't Work Synergistically
53:06 — Spirulina Dosage, Timing & Daily Use
55:04 — Blood Flow, Nitric Oxide & Erectile Health
57:57 — Chlorella for Detoxification, Gut Health & Recovery
59:58 — Chlorophyll, Serotonin & Gut-Brain Connection
01:04:55 — Constipation, Digestion & Natural Detox Strategies
01:06:22 — Catharine's Biological Age & Longevity Testing
01:08:46 — Shark Tank Rejection & Building EnergyBits
01:11:57 — Why Algae Is Still Misunderstood in America
01:16:23 — What "Ever Forward" Means to Catharine Arnston
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Poet, speaker, and transformational coach Adam Roa breaks down the modern crisis of masculinity, emotional safety, conscious relationships, and the hidden ways people abandon themselves in pursuit of comfort, validation, and love. This conversation explores why so many men feel lost, angry, disconnected, and emotionally shut down, how unresolved wounds show up in relationships, and why healing doesn't happen in isolation — it happens through safe connection. Adam shares powerful insights on balancing masculine and feminine energy, the difference between fireworks and mature love, why creativity is a wellness practice, and how saying "yes" to small intuitive nudges ultimately transformed his life and career. From conscious communication to emotional resilience, purpose, relationships, creativity, and modern masculinity, this episode is a deep exploration into what it actually means to become fully embodied and move Ever Forward.
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00:00 – Why So Many Men Feel Lost, Angry & Emotionally Shut Down
01:36 – Adam Roa on Self-Love, Triggers & Conscious Relationships
04:20 – What a Truly Conscious Relationship Actually Looks Like
06:00 – Why You Don't Need to Be "Fully Healed" Before Love
09:10 – Emotional Safety & Learning to Communicate Honestly
13:05 – Masculinity, Modern Dating & Mixed Signals for Men
16:03 – Why Relationships Can't Make You Happy
18:21 – The Dangerous Fantasy of "Movie Love"
23:45 – The Hidden Expectations We Bring Into Relationships
24:25 – Personal Development & Rewriting Your Internal Stories
27:06 – Why Creativity Is a Wellness Practice
28:18 – Adam's Journey from Suppression to Spoken Word Poetry
32:06 – The Viral Poem That Changed Adam Roa's Life
33:23 – The Power of Saying "Yes" to Your Calling
34:03 – Why People Abandon Themselves Instead of Taking the Next Step
38:30 – Growth, Discomfort & Emotional Resilience
40:19 – The Biggest Lie Men Have Been Told About Strength
43:43 – Emotional Safety in Relationships & Masculine Leadership
47:24 – Communication Frameworks That Actually Work
50:10 – Masculinity Retreats, Men's Work & Emotional Capacity
52:03 – Why Warriors Historically Had to Be Poets
54:04 – The Yin & Yang of Masculinity and Emotional Balance
57:01 – King, Warrior, Magician, Lover & Male Archetypes
01:00:10 – Adam on Identity Shifts, Creativity & Reinvention
01:05:30 – Rapid Fire: Truth, Expression, Safety & Aliveness
01:08:19 – Why Simplicity Matters More Than Ever Today
01:11:00 – What "Ever Forward" Means to Adam Roa
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What if your anxiety, exhaustion, gut issues, insomnia, chronic tension, or even emotional numbness weren't random… but your body trying to communicate unresolved stress and trauma? Somatic healing expert and When the Body Speaks author Liz Tenuto—better known online as "The Workout Witch"—joiins us to unpack how trauma gets stored in the nervous system and why so many people stay stuck even after years of therapy, self-help, and "doing all the right things."
Liz explains the science behind somatic healing, bottom-up nervous system regulation, neurogenic tremors, emotional release, chronic stress physiology, and how seemingly "normal" symptoms like jaw clenching, gut issues, fatigue, insomnia, and brain fog may actually be signs your body never fully completed the stress response.
This conversation blends neuroscience, emotional healing, nervous system education, and practical tools into one of the deepest conversations yet on what it truly means to move Ever Forward.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Why trauma is physical, not just emotional
The difference between top-down vs bottom-up healing
How chronic stress silently changes the body
Why high performers often normalize dysregulation
The role of safety and co-regulation in healing
The surprising power of tiny movements and somatic exercises
How unresolved trauma can mask deeper layers of pain
Why healing can lead to a more authentic and connected life
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00:00 – Trauma gets stored in the body
00:44 – What "bottom-up healing" means
01:00 – Why physical release creates emotional healing
01:33 – Neurogenic tremors explained
01:51 – Your body is your most honest messenger
03:09 – Giving yourself permission to not feel okay
06:11 – Is healing a luxury in modern life?
07:35 – When your body is quietly screaming at you
09:07 – Healthy coping vs hidden avoidance
11:42 – Why we always go to extremes with stress
14:21 – Can 5–10 minutes a day really heal stress?
16:12 – Signs trauma may be stored in your nervous system
19:58 – A simple vagus nerve exercise for relaxation
22:25 – Rocking movements & soothing the nervous system
25:14 – Gabor Maté's definition of trauma
26:56 – What is secondary trauma?
30:05 – Chase shares his PTSD healing journey
31:59 – Somatics vs talk therapy explained
35:11 – Why the jaw & psoas hold stress
36:09 – Why animals shake after stress (and humans don't)
38:54 – Why physical release creates emotional release
40:46 – The importance of safe people & co-regulation
43:08 – Signs your nervous system may be dysregulated
45:20 – Liz shares her trauma story
47:14 – Discovering somatic healing for the first time
49:39 – What somatic exercises actually look like
51:16 – Why gentle movement heals the nervous system
53:09 – Can you do somatic healing on your own?
54:20 – Reclaiming ownership of your body
55:50 – Healing trauma through unlearning survival patterns
57:43 – Somatics vs therapy: where should people start?
58:45 – Healing trauma you can't consciously remember
01:02:16 – Why avoiding trauma never truly works
01:03:09 – Trauma lives in your cells & tissues
01:05:57 – Healing creates ripple effects for others
01:09:57 – Liz on joy, hobbies & learning to play again
01:12:45 – What "Ever Forward" means to Liz
01:14:24 – "When the body speaks… are we listening?"
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What if obesity isn't a willpower problem at all? In this deeply eye-opening conversation, Chase sits down with bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Betsy Dovec, MD to unpack the science, psychology, and stigma surrounding obesity in America today. From GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro to bariatric surgery, emotional eating, food addiction, metabolic dysfunction, and the failures of fad diets, this episode challenges nearly everything we think we know about weight loss. Whether you're someone struggling with weight, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the future of metabolic health, this conversation offers nuance, compassion, and hard truths that could completely reshape your understanding of obesity and modern wellness.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN
Why Dr. Dovec believes obesity is primarily biological — not a lack of discipline
The hidden role trauma and emotional safety can play in weight gain
How bariatric surgery changes hormones, hunger, and "food noise"
The truth about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and long-term GLP-1 use
Why most people regain weight after stopping GLP-1 medications
The difference between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery
Why visceral fat is more dangerous than the number on the scale
How obesity impacts cardiovascular disease, diabetes, fatty liver, and longevity
The surprising reason BMI may be one of the worst health markers
Why women account for nearly 85% of bariatric surgery patients
How sugar and ultra-processed foods are driving the obesity epidemic
What long-term success after bariatric surgery actually requires
The psychological side of transformation and behavior change
Why "food noise" may be one of the biggest hidden barriers to weight loss
How bariatric surgery and GLP-1s may work best together
The future of weight loss medicine, surgery, and employer healthcare coverage
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00:00 — Is Obesity a Willpower Problem or a Biological Problem?
04:40 — When Should Someone Consider Bariatric Surgery?
08:00 — Trauma, Emotional Eating & Feeling Unsafe in the Body
14:20 — Why Obesity Is More Complex Than Calories In vs. Calories Out
15:40 — Why Men Wait Too Long to Address Their Health
17:42 — Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions & Who Actually Qualifies
19:00 — How Bariatric Surgery Immediately Improves Diabetes
20:40 — Why BMI Is a Flawed Health Marker
23:00 — Visceral Fat, Fatty Liver Disease & Sugar Addiction
27:00 — Is Obesity Truly Reversible?
29:20 — Why Gastric Bypass Is Still the "Gold Standard"
31:55 — How Gastric Bypass Surgery Actually Works
35:00 — Nutrient Absorption & Supplements After Surgery
37:00 — What Daily Life Looks Like After Bariatric Surgery
42:00 — Food Noise, Hunger Hormones & Feeling Full for the First Time
45:00 — Risks, Complications & Safety of Bariatric Surgery
49:45 — Insurance Coverage, Costs & Why Employers Are Paying for Surgery
54:30 — Long-Term Outcomes & Lifespan Benefits
57:00 — Eating Disorders, Addiction Transfer & Alcohol After Surgery
01:02:00 — Why Dr. Dovec Prioritizes Lower Carb Nutrition
01:05:00 — The Ethics of the Weight Loss Industry
01:10:00 — GLP-1 Medications vs. Bariatric Surgery
01:15:00 — Why Bariatric Surgery Numbers Are Falling
01:20:00 — Rapid Fire: Ozempic, Body Positivity & Discipline
01:25:00 — Parenting, Childhood Obesity & The Future of Weight Loss
01:29:00 — What "Ever Forward" Means to Dr. Dovec
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