
020: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph With Chase Chewning
About this episode
Today's guest, Chase Chewning, is an army veteran, fitness entrepreneur, and podcaster who overcame that fear that so many of us men have: to open up and share their vulnerabilities.
Chase has endured severe emotional and physical traumas. He lost his father when he was 19 and soon after suffered horrendous injuries to his entire body that required a complete reconstruction of his femur. On top of that, he suffered from PTSD after ending his deployment.
Those experiences took a severe toll on his entire well-being. But ultimately, they were the catalyst for him to dive deep into his biggest insecurities, share them with the people he loves, and accept what life brings him, good or bad.
He's now helping people all around the world transform their bodies and minds through conscious content, coaching, and consulting services.
Today, we cover his journey from army veteran to fitness coach, the importance of listening to your body, why bottling up your emotions is a surefire way to anxiety and trauma, and so much more.
Key Takeaways with Chase Chewning
- The key lessons Chase learned about health from his years of podcasting.
- Your body is your greatest coach. Stop and listen to what it's saying before you do yourself harm.
- What's one thing you can commit to that you know will make you happiest in the long run?
- Find out how Chase bounced back from PTSD and depression after losing his father and suffering gruesome injuries.
- Surround yourself with people that love you, and love them back. The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.
- What's your love language?
- Learn Chase's practice for identifying his deep-seated emotional issues.
- Don't bottle up your emotions. Do this instead.
- Stop trying to control external events. Let them unfold and see what happens.
- Sometimes a walk in nature can be more beneficial for your health than a gym session.
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