EFR 912: How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life and Why Optimizing Your Libido is the Missing Key to Being a High-Performer with Dr. Susan Bratton
Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
Release Date: 12/04/2025
EFR 931: The Simple Philosophy That Will Help You Discover Your Purpose in Life with James Beshara
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This episode is brought to you by Audible, and In this deeply philosophical conversation, James Beshara explores the timeless question of who we really are beneath our roles, labels, and ambitions, drawing from Vedanta, psychology, and modern life. Through powerful metaphors like the allegory of the cave and the hero’s journey, James challenges the idea that we’re defined by our careers, identities, or need to belong—arguing instead that most people are “living in shadows,” mistaking societal conditioning for truth. The discussion reveals how our fear of rejection keeps us from...
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EFR 930: How to Make Heartbreak Suck LESS - Why You Can’t Let Go of Your Ex (And How to Finally Move On for Good) with Cole Zesiger
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This episode is brought to you by , and Breakups don’t just hurt emotionally—they rewire your brain. Cole Zesiger is here to unpack the science of heartbreak, why it can feel like addiction, and what actually helps you move forward. He dives into the truth about no-contact, attachment styles, and why many people stay stuck chasing closure or clinging to the idea of “the one.” Cole also shares practical strategies to rebuild your life after a breakup, explaining how healing comes from creating meaning, regulating your emotions, and building a life that feels better than the one...
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EFR 929: WELLNESS FATIGUE - The Hidden Reason Your Health Isn’t Improving (Stress, Gut Health & Burnout) with Dana James and Madison Miller
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This episode is brought to you by In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, we sit down with wellness experts and holistic nutritionists from Ancient + Brave, Dana James and Madison Miller, to unpack the modern epidemic of “wellness fatigue”—why more information, supplements, and optimization tools aren’t necessarily making us healthier. We dive deep into the hidden role of stress, the nervous system, and gut health, revealing how chronic cortisol, subconscious belief systems, and overcomplicated routines may be sabotaging progress. From practical insights on sleep, nutrition, and...
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EFR 928: How to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Protect Your Brain and How to Get Smarter at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi
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This episode is brought to you by , and Today we sit down with neurologist and brain health expert Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD, author of , to challenge conventional thinking about Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Dr. Fotuhi explains why Alzheimer’s may not be a single disease but rather the result of multiple processes—including inflammation, poor sleep, metabolic dysfunction, and lifestyle factors—that accumulate over time. The conversation explores the science behind brain shrinkage, the role of sleep in clearing toxins from the brain, why exercise may be one of the most...
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EFR 927: Why Healthy People Still Have Heart Attacks - Nitric Oxide & Heart Disease Explained by Dr. Christopher Davis
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This episode is brought to you by , , and Heart disease is still the number one cause of death worldwide, yet most people misunderstand what actually causes cardiovascular disease. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, we sit down with interventional cardiologist Dr. Christopher Davis, MD to break down the real drivers of heart disease, the role of cholesterol, and why nitric oxide may be one of the most important molecules for cardiovascular health. This masterclass explores the science behind oxidized LDL, endothelial dysfunction, nitric oxide production, inflammation, and...
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EFR 926: Is C15:0 Just Another Wellness Industry Scam? The TRUTH About Saturated Fat and Essential Fatty Acids with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson
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In this episode, we sit down again with veterinary epidemiologist and Fatty15 co-founder Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson to explore the emerging science behind C15:0, an odd-chain saturated fatty acid increasingly recognized as potentially essential for human health. The conversation begins by addressing skepticism and online claims that C15:0 research is a “scam,” before diving into the human and epidemiological evidence showing that higher circulating levels of C15:0 are associated with lower cardiometabolic disease risk. Dr. Venn-Watson explains why not all saturated fats behave the same...
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EFR 925: Astaxanthin: The Anti-Inflammatory Longevity SECRET You've Never Heard Of (Backed by 4,000 Studies) with David Watumull
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This episode is brought to you by In this episode, David Watumull breaks down the science behind astaxanthin — a powerful carotenoid antioxidant backed by over 4,000 peer-reviewed papers and 100+ human clinical trials — and explains why it may be one of the most underappreciated longevity compounds available today. The conversation explores how astaxanthin anchors across cellular membranes to protect mitochondria from oxidative stress, reduce chronic inflammation (“inflammaging”), support cardiovascular health by lowering oxidized LDL and CRP, and cross the blood-brain barrier to...
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EFR 924: How Fermented Foods Lower Inflammation by 25% and The Gut Health Strategy That Could Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease and More with Tim Spector
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This episode is brought to you by , , In this conversation, Dr. Tim Spector breaks down why modern life has quietly dismantled our relationship with fermented foods and how that loss may be fueling inflammation, metabolic disease, and poor mental health. Drawing from the landmark Stanford fermented foods study, he explains how just a few daily servings of fermented foods lowered inflammatory markers by 25%, outperforming fiber alone in immune impact. He outlines the hierarchy of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, why ultra-processed foods sabotage gut health, and how eating 30 diverse...
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EFR 923: Hydrogen Water Explained: The Smallest Molecule with Massive Health Benefits with Greg the Hydrogen Man
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This episode is brought to you by and What if the smallest molecule in the universe could have the biggest impact on your health? Welcome "Greg the Hydrogen Man" to explore the science, controversy, and real-world application of hydrogen water and molecular hydrogen therapy. This conversation goes beyond hydration — it explores how hydrogen acts as a biological signal, how it interacts with oxygen, and why it may be foundational to cellular health. Whether you’re into biohacking, longevity, performance, or holistic health, this episode will challenge how you think about water and what it...
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EFR 922: The Real Reason You Can’t Break Bad Habits (It’s Not Willpower)! Psychologist Explains the Science of Identity with Dr. Adi Jaffe
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This episode is brought to you by , and In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, psychologist and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe reframes addiction, compulsive behavior, and self-sabotage as intelligent coping strategies rather than personal failures. He explains why labeling people as “addicts” creates shame and traps identity, how early childhood and even preverbal experiences shape adult behavior, and why most habits don’t change through awareness alone. Dr. Jaffe introduces his SPARO Behavioral Loop—stimulus, perception, activation, response, outcome—to show how emotions and...
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In this high-energy and revealing episode, intimacy expert Dr. Susan Bratton, PhD joins us to explain why great sex is not just pleasurable — it’s powerful. We explore how optimizing your sex life is the “fourth health factor” that most high achievers overlook, yet it plays a critical role in cognitive sharpness, hormone balance, longevity, and emotional resilience. Susan breaks down the science of pleasure, the importance of blood flow and nitric oxide, the difference between male and female arousal timing, and why communication is the foundation of great sex. From libido botanicals to red light therapy to "sexual biohacking," this episode is a no-BS guide to upgrading your health, relationships, and self-confidence — inside and outside the bedroom.
"Sex is the fourth health factor. The longer you have hot, orgasmic sex, the longer, healthier, and happier your life is."
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00:00 – Intro & Susan Bratton's wild setup
01:00 – Sexuality for high performance & longevity
03:00 – What is the “Fourth Health Factor”?
05:00 – Susan’s sexless marriage and transformation
07:30 – What is “passionate, conscious lovemaking”?
10:00 – 20 types of orgasms and erotic learning
12:30 – Supplements, botanicals, and biohacking libido
15:00 – The Sex Life Bucket List (48 erotic playdates)
17:30 – Why novelty, not frequency, prevents boredom
20:00 – Bedroom communication = relationship foundation
22:00 – Male vs. female arousal: What most get wrong
25:00 – The 20-minute warm-up women actually need
28:00 – How orgasms support immune, brain & mood health
30:00 – Libido supplements: nitric oxide, herbs & more
35:00 – Cannabis, vibrators, and “training your pleasure”
38:00 – Sexual biohacking for physical & mental health
41:00 – Why clear communication is hotter than dirty talk
44:00 – “Say what you see”: simple ways to talk in bed
46:00 – Tools for expanding pleasure (sex toys & tech)
49:00 – Penis pumps & vaginal red light therapy
52:00 – The truth about “mercy sex” and resentment
55:00 – GainsWave, orgasms after 60 & sexual recovery
58:00 – Ever Forward
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