Coach. Podcaster. COACHCASTER.

Ryan Fischer has been through it all; from living in his car and stealing food to get by to becoming a CrossFit athlete and successful fitness entrepreneur. He went from walking the beach paths and admiring the beautiful houses and only dreaming of what lives those people lived to building his own dream and getting his own house on the beach.

Ryan has spent the last 15 years in the fitness industry with the majority of that time being dedicated to functional fitness. In 2010 he trained with the US Olympic Skeleton and Bobsled Teams (Qualifying for Olympic Trials in both sports). He also has been a CrossFit Regionals qualifier 7 times.

Ryan also hosts the top-rated fitness podcast Real Chalk and he currently owns and operates one of the top CrossFit affiliates in the world - CrossFit CHALK in Southern CA.

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We are in an unprecedented era as a species, a global pandemic known as COVID-19 has forced the majority of us indoors for an uncertain period of time. How will you use this time to benefit your future? Here are five simple things to be mindful of during social distancing that may help improve your life.

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Episode resources:

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Erin Claire Jones helps leaders and teams step into their highest potential by offering them a blueprint to how they operate so they can perform at the top of their personal and professional game. In this podcast she is going to help you do the same!

Human Design is the science of understanding yourself. It serves as a tool for high performance, making it easier to flow and materialize what you truly want in life with every decision you make.

Human Design sheds light on your emotional, psychological and energetic makeup, giving you the self-awareness and tools to align with your nature and step into your highest potential in every area of your life — in your career, partnership and relationships.

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Episode resources:

• Here's the link to get their Blueprint, a personalized guide to their unique design: erinclairejones.com/blueprint

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Jacob Bustos is a chef, cooking coach, and food enthusiast who has been in the food business for twenty-four years. Jacob, who has always been passionate about eating healthy, beat his battle with morbid obesity and has set out to make a positive impact on others.  His mission of food, family and fellowship in concert with healthy meal and food choices has served him well during his battle for health.  Now he goes a step further to share his real-world experiences and life changing story!

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I am so excited to bring you this episode from my good friends Janna Breslin and Evan DeMarco and their new podcast, Life to the Max. I sat down with Janna and Evan in late 2019 in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, CA while we were all there covering the Spartan World Race for our individual shows and content. Their philosophy of "living life to the max" fits perfectly my own and the theme of this show I wanted to bring my story to you all here today in a way only they could present it - enjoy!

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• Listen to Life to the Max podcast

• EFR 081: Essential Fats and Supplements for Supporting Brain Health with Evan DeMarco

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Jason Treu is the "Chief People Officer" focused on helping courageous and ambitious executives, managers, and employees skyrocket their managerial, leadership and team building success. For almost a decade, his high-performance programs have been at the top of the coaching and training industry for one reason, more than 30,0000+ employees have received breakthrough changes and results.

Jason uses many of the strategies and tools in his best selling book, Social Wealth, along with his culture change and teamwork game, Cards Against Mundanity, that’s being used by more than 20,000+ employees. Jason provides clients with executive coaching, culture change and employee engagement programs, manager and leadership training, team building, conflict resolution services and keynote speaking.

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Episod resources:

• Join the FREE Ever Forward Book Club! For the month of April, 2020 we are diving into Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dream, last month's book was Atomic Habits.

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300 episodes later... THANK YOU! I am so grateful to you for being a part of this podcast's journey, but more than that my life's journey over the last three years. My career has gone in several directions since launching Ever Forward Radio and Ever Forward Coach but it has always gotten me closer to one destination - fulfillment. I hope that you realize the same is possible for your life if you simply chose to take ownership of your day - today - and see what success compounds!

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Have you ever wished you could switch to a healthier lifestyle but don't know where to start? Every day, we encounter stress and other health hazards affecting our overall well-being. Stress, poor sleep, weight loss, weight gain, and even the possibility of chronic disease are the most common concerns.

We consider switching to healthier food alternatives, but it’s easier said than done. In this episode, registered herbalist Danielle Broida shares her expertise in functional mushrooms and other superfoods which you can try as better alternatives. She discusses their benefits and how you can easily integrate them into your daily routine.

Tune in to know how you can live healthier with functional mushrooms!

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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn about functional mushrooms and their benefits.

2. Listen to more stories from people whose lifestyles changed after learning about these superfoods.

3. Discover healthier options and practical tips on how you can seamlessly adopt these superfoods in your everyday routine.

Resources

• Ever Forward Radio: Creating a New Algorithm for Your Life with Charlie Jabaley

• Model Health Show by Shawn Stevenson 

• Ayurveda Natural Medicine in India

• Danielle’s Wellness website

• Four Sigmatic website 

Episode Highlights

Danielle on Functional Mushrooms

• Some people are still not familiar with functional mushrooms and their advantages. However, it is one of the most valuable aspects of natural medicine. 

• She felt like not much credit and research is given to mushrooms despite their use in traditional Chinese medicine.

• People approach Danielle to find alternatives that the medical field and even other alternative practitioners can’t give. 

• Her clients range from people with chronic illnesses to those who want to optimize their own wellness.

• Mushrooms can be taken every day and in the long term. Their main functions include prevention, building, and nourishing—a ground up approach to wellness. 

Adaptogens

• In natural medicine, categories are based on their action or function. Functional mushrooms belong to the category of adaptogens. 

• Nervines support the nervous system for functions like deep sleep or sedation. Carminatives, on the other hand, support digestive functions.

• Know more about the three significant markers used to identify an adaptogen in the full episode.

The Effects are Different for Everybody 

• Mushrooms respond to what our bodies need, which is why the response is different for everyone.

• For Danielle, what really sets natural medicine apart is not only how it's different for everyone but also how it makes her curious to learn more. 

• If people who have the same symptoms take the same herb, the effect would still be different.

• You can see the difference between the holistic approach and western medicine. When you go to the doctor, you have a prescribed medication with the exact dosage and how long you should take it. However, natural medicine allows you to take the prerogative by listening to your body. 

Listen to Your Body

• Following the natural approach of taking superfoods like mushrooms allows you to listen more to your body.

• No one knows your body better than you.

• Tuning in to your body is similar to how fungi connect things in their environment. 

• Fungi are connectors. They are connecting over 90% of plants on Earth with the mycelium web under the soil. 

• Fungi connect life and death as the grand decomposers of the world.

Functional Mushrooms and Their Applications

• There are many applications of functional mushrooms. Four Sigmatic developed products based on these superfoods to make them easier to ingest. 

• Four Sigmatic makes use of chaga, lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps in their products.

• It’s hard for people to suddenly start a new habit.

• It might be helpful to incorporate the application of mushrooms in our daily routines. We can take them with our coffee, tea, or any other drink.

Chaga

• Chaga is a functional mushroom parasitic to birch trees.

• It's essential to get it directly from the birch tree. Doing so ensures it retains its antioxidant properties.

• You can take it with coffee, which lowers its acidity, thus preventing you from having a stomachache.

• It also serves as an immunomodulator, which helps you balance your immune system.

• According to Danielle, it is helpful for when she travels to several places, which makes her vulnerable to viruses.

Lion’s Mane 

• This functional mushroom is popular for its moniker, "lion's mane for the brain."

• They are usually called "think mushrooms."

• People drink coffee because they need caffeine to keep them going. However, drinking coffee can build up your tolerance.

• Taking your coffee with lion's mane, on the other hand, could still get you the caffeine you need but with additional medicinal benefits from the mushroom. 

• Although adaptogens have different effects for everyone, they all share the same function of supporting our stress response.

Three Main Parts of the Mushroom 

• Mycelium is the underground root system.

• The fruiting body is the part above ground. 

• The spores are essentially the mushroom seeds.

• All parts of the mushroom are used for medicinal purposes.

• Among them, the full fruiting body is the most used for its medicinal benefits. 

Reishi 

• Reishi is known as the “queen of mushrooms.” It has been used the longest and has the oldest history, primarily in traditional Chinese medicine.

• It is responsible for over 500 different functions, making it incredibly diverse.

• Reishi is a "chill mushroom," which makes you feel relaxed and supports your nervous system,

• It is best taken after a long day of work and whenever you want to be stress-free. 

Shiitake 

• Aside from being an ingredient in many dishes, shiitake can also be used in drinks and other refreshments.

• Shiitake is one of the ingredients of Four Sigmatic's Golden Latte mix, which contains other superfoods such as turmeric, ginger, coconut milk, and black pepper. 

• The golden latte is also proudly vegan since it comes from plant-based products.

• It is a “beautify product” because it helps the liver in detoxifying the body.

• When you support liver function, the most immediate physical manifestation is clearing your skin.

Cordyceps 

• Cordyceps are mushrooms that help oxygenate our system, providing energy without the caffeine.

• You can take it on its own or mixed in with a stimulant.

• Cordyceps are naturally found 13,000 feet over the Himalayan Mountains.

• According to Danielle, it is helpful for her clients with asthma.

• It is beneficial for people who are recovering from extraneous physical activities.

Improving Your Health with Four Sigmatic

• Four Sigmatic’s name comes from identifying the most elite foods in the world after mapping them out in a statistical map.

• These superfoods are four sigmas (standard deviations) above average food. 

• Coffee, cacao, reishi, chaga, ginger, turmeric, lion’s mane, and cordyceps are some of the superfoods that Four Sigmatic products are based on.

• Danielle advises consuming functional mushrooms and other superfoods is best done when incorporated into your daily routine.

• Four Sigmatic’s goal is to come up with a better option for you every step of the way.

5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

1. “I look at them [mushrooms] like light switches, turning on, and activating our body.”

2. “There's never a closed-door with natural medicine because it's almost like matchmaking.”

3. “Listen to your body because this is going to be the best messaging system to let us know what's going on.”

4. “Without fungi would be living under 1520 feet of debris across the whole planet.”

5. “Being ever forward is starting with zone zeros that you can actually give, that you can actually overflow, that you can actually show up. But it starts here, and it starts investing in you. It's building from the ground up.”

About the Guest

Danielle Ryan Broida is an instructor for mycology and a national educator in Four Sigmatic, one of the leading brands for organic food alternatives. She is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild (AHG) and a certified holistic nutritionist. She also has her own private functional mushroom-based practice.

You can reach Danielle through her email at danielle@foursigmatic.com or via Instagram. To see more of Four Sigmatic’s content and products, visit their website.

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How you begin your mornings can be the start of a domino effect that will impact your day. It is vital to consciously form positive rituals to empower and transform how you go about your life.

In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares his everyday rituals and how it has helped him become more productive and more empowered. He lets us in on his practical tips and tricks on how he does it. We also talk about how men can take care of their prostate health, and the role of medical professionals in our overall health. If you're looking for a positive change in your life, then this episode will surely be of great help to you.

Tune in to the podcast and discover how you can empower yourself with rituals!

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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Discover the power and effect of building positive rituals.

2. Learn how important it is to know what you put in your body.

3. How can the changes you make now transcend generations?

Episode Resources

• Align Podcast by Aaron Alexander

• Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G Episode 41 - Prostate Cancer & Urology Specialist Dr. Ralph Esposito

• Dr. Christian Gonzalez IGTV: The #1 Thing Missing In Conventional Cancer Care

• Dr. Jade Teta's Website

Episode Highlights

Morning Rituals

• Dr. G understands that it's hard to break habits and subconscious programs. Thus, he preaches the importance of 'me time' and rituals to his patients and clients.

• When you take time for yourself, you start to get in touch with yourself—and everything follows.

• It is essential to get under the sun 12 to 15 minutes between waking up and moving out.

• After that, he does some joint movements. Another new ritual of his is to hang upright on a pull-up bar.

• He drinks about a liter or a half of water before heading out to the beach while listening to music. 

Grounding and Wim Hof Breathing

• The earth is layered with negative electrons, and your body is a conduit to them.

• Grounding on any surface—dirt, snow, sand—is powerful.

• Dr. G walks at the beach as part of his morning ritual. It helps him visualize his day, life, and his gratitude and affirmations.

• He also practices Wim Hof breathing.

• Shallow breathing activates our sympathetic nervous system. That's why when we take ten deep breaths, we feel good—because the parasympathetic system is active.

At Home

• For him, a clean space is vital.

• Instead of drinking coffee, he takes a 3-minute cold shower to wake himself up.

Evening Rituals

• At night, he does contrast hydrotherapy, where he switches from cold to hot water in rounds.

• That stimulus is vital for the nervous system. It activates and balances the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system.

• Finally, he meditates for about 20 minutes and reads for a while before going to bed.

The Biggest Eye Opener: Habit Stacking

• It all started when he was dating a health coach with whom he talked about his trouble with meditating consistently. She suggested that he carve out time for habits.

• The biggest eye-opener for him was habit stacking. He realized that he could build rituals around things that he was already doing

• It brings awareness to your body, and it empowers you.

• It is also a productive change because you decrease the amount of time you're on your phone.

• Turning off your phone an hour before bed transfers all that energy and productivity to your mornings.

Snowball Effect

• The things that cause you anxiety throughout the day tend to leak into your evening. It can mess up your sleep.

• Follow a pattern where you're in a good place throughout the day.

• Turning off your phone or Netflix can help you reflect on yourself and what happened in your day.

• Find what is cathartic for you when you’re alone with yourself and your thoughts. For Dr. Christian, it was writing.

Finding Time for Rituals When Life Happens

• Doing your rituals doesn't have to take that long. You can stack it and do it all at the same time when you're in a rush.

• Touching your phone in the morning can be the most sabotaging thing.

• Ritual stacking is a short-term hack for deviations in your schedule. The whole point is being present, and you can be present in doing anything.

Understanding Your Health: Prostate and Breast Cancer

• When you urinate, make sure you have a normal, unchanging stream. Also note it should have no blood, and it's not bubbly.

• Many things modulate hormones. One of the significant factors is what we put in our bodies.

• Epigenetics is the modulation of DNA to express specific proteins based on what goes inside our bodies and our internal stress. 

• 90% of cancers, whether you have a family history or not, will come because of epigenetics.

• It's never too early to start taking care of your prostate. At the top of the hierarchy is sleep.

Physiological Changes

• We need to balance our hormones.

• Our body needs consistency and routine. 

• Rituals reduce stress. Make sure your morning and nights are stacked with things you love to naturally reduce your stress.

Prostate Cancer

• Conventional thinking: Reducing testosterone will keep your prostate healthy.

• However, when it comes to how aggressive prostate cancer is, what men need to focus on is estrogen.

• Low testosterone over time is a bigger problem than having higher amounts of testosterone. Hence, we need to keep it at a robust level.

What's In Our Home

• The chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs are sometimes 100 times more present indoors than outdoors.

• Off-gassing is a phenomenon when chemicals in items, like household products, break down, and they release gas. In turn, we end up breathing in these gases.

• Our beds are where most changes happen. Thus, investing in a good bed is also a massive investment for your health.

• Make sure that you have a good-quality air filter in your home and office.

Integrative Medicine: An All-Inclusive Approach

• The conventional medical model does well when it comes to emergent medicine. However, we need integrative medicine, and we have to look at the big picture.

• Integrative medicine is vital because not all models can work alone and completely.

• Nutrition is the foundation of health, along with sleep, movement, and stress control.

The Quantitative and Qualitative Side of Studies

• The problem with dietitians is most of their evidence and information is coming from the industry. They need to be pushed to do more objective research.

• Studies guide for safety and efficacy.

• However, studies will not fit every single person. This is an essential aspect of health that we need to understand.

• Be careful of the information you read and hear. Be in touch with your body to know what applies to you.

• Getting in touch with your body ties back to having those rituals. Knowing this, you'll know how to make smart decisions.

Why Music Hypes Us Up

• The science behind music is vibration, frequency, and our biochemical changes. We function at different vibrations all the time. Hence, when you listen to your favorite song, you feel better because of how it shifts your vibration.

• Not everyone connects with music. There are some people with more developed parts of the brain who receive music better and hear tones a little sharper.

• Your parents can pass on their epigenetics and stimulus of music to you. 

Transgenerational Effect

• You can pass particular genetic changes to your child that create an environment in their body where they can't handle cortisol.

• If you want kids, get yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually well.

• Conscious parenting is knowing how you want to raise your children and what you want to instill in them.

5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

1. "Being alone is sometimes difficult, but it's actually sacred too."

2. “[Rituals] will bring awareness to your body, your habits, and the self-sabotaging thoughts that we all tend to have—but it also empowers you.”

3. "Getting in touch with your body is important because when you're in touch with your body, whatever influencer is pushing and you try it out, and you go, ‘Oh, hell no.’ Then you know, you are the person who's going to discern what you want."

4. "The beautiful thing about music is that it resonates—music is vibration."

5. "I think my ever forward is truly having the choice between love and fear, between everything. Every person I meet, every circumstance that comes in front of me, every everything that I see, every place I am, I can always act in a certain vibration, and that's the crazy part—we always have the ever forward choice."

About the Guest

Dr. Christian Gonzalez is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a breast cancer expert. Dr. Gonzalez is also the host of the Heal Thy Self Show, which is a health and fitness podcast based on empowerment. Through his podcast, he helps his listeners make informed decisions.

You can reach Dr. Gonzalez through his Instagram. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. Listen to the Heal Thy Self Show.

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Success doesn't come easy. Most successful people have had their share of challenges and tragedies that helped them find their passion. Overcoming these setbacks is a long process, but it is worth it.

In this episode, I, along with Brad Jensen, and Maria Ayne, share our journeys to overcoming our biggest setbacks. We talk about how we transformed our dark pasts into a grateful experience. If you're at a difficult point in your life, this episode is for you. Listen to this podcast and discover valuable insights on powering through life's challenges.

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• CBD study mentioned in this episode - Cannabidoil blocks long-lasting behavioral consequences of predator threat stress

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Brad, Maria, and I will share our tragedies and how we turned our lives around.

2. Discover the value of taking little steps in rebuilding your identity.

3. Learn how we confronted our biggest fears and transformed them into positive emotions.

Resources

• The Rule of Five by John Maxwell

• ACE Health Coach Certification

• The Key Nutrition Podcast by Brad Jensen

• Ever Forward Radio: Nutrition is a Habit - The Eating Enigma with Maria Ayne

• Ever Forward Radio: Homeless Addict to Seven-Figure Nutrition Coach with Brad Jensen

Episode Highlights

Here's Our Story

• Aside from his physical injuries, I struggled to cope with the loss of my father. It took me a decade to figure out my life.

• Brad had to battle years of drug addiction. At 28 years old, he had nothing.

• Maria grappled with an eating disorder and an unhealthy relationship with food. She went through a series of thought processing before she finally decided to confront her issues.

Taking Little Steps

• Brad tried not to use drugs for a day. He then decided not to use drugs for a month. After a series of little steps, he now has a life beyond his wildest dreams. 

• Imagine a tree that you have to cut. Make little chips on the tree every day until you reach your goal.

• The little steps may seem meaningless, but when you look back, everything will be different.

The Importance of Perspective

• Maria's turning point was when she decided that she was deserving of a mission.

• It is essential to look at things from a perspective of knowing they actually happened for you.

• The Dao/Tao principle teaches us that our sufferings today may become our greatest blessings tomorrow.

• Maria incorporates the Chakra System in her practice. Transform your adversity into something that contributes to your collective consciousness.

Take Your Time

• People cope with challenges at different paces.

• It took me 10 years from my father's passing until I finally decided to turn my life around.

• Maria's health transformation was a 20-year journey.

• It took Brad 12 years to get to a place where he is finally grateful.

• Our experiences and setbacks are things that don’t completely go away. We just learn how to deal with them better.

Breaking Free from Shame

• We have to process and release our emotions to transform them.

• The emotions we suppress live inside us.

• Instead of being ashamed, be proud that you go through these experiences and overcome them.

• Without the release of emotion, we will not be able to break free from our paradigm.

A Holistic Approach to Nutrition Coaching

• Everything is connected. You cannot deal with one problem without looking at all aspects of your life.

• The body is a visual representation of what is happening in the mind.

• In changing your mindset, your body will have a different expression as well.

• Listen to the full episode to know more about how we used our own experiences on nutrition coaching to live a more holistic life. 

How Do You Know Your Passion?

• Brad, Maria, and I all had to go through a massive struggle before we found our passion.

• However, for some people, they instantly know their passion.

• Our biggest traumas will yield the biggest change in our lives. “The greater the pain, the greater the awakening.”

• Ask yourself, "Why am I this person?"

Change: A Pleasurable Experience

• When something becomes routine, there is no reward for it anymore.

• You cannot just stay still in life and be content, especially when you're exposed to quick successions.

• To keep moving, you have to go through a lot of undoings. You might have to undo your belief systems and thought processes.

Be Your Own Creator

• Sometimes, we need to stop asking ourselves, "Who am I?"

• Instead of constantly trying to find the right version of yourself, you can just create it.

• Listen to your inner calling. Don't let other people tell you who you're supposed to be. 

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5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

1. "You don't have to lose everything to build a successful business. Most people don't go that route, but that was my story." (Brad Jensen)

2. "It was listening to stories of people who are really authentic and shared that they had a darker past and overcame things that made me realize that where I came from did not determine where I was going unless I let it." (Maria Ayne)

3. "It's those little chips, those little steps at a time, that seem so meaningless. We don't realize how much they compound." (Chase Chewning)

4. "If you're not growing, you're dying. [...] No matter what your past was and how lucky you think you are or deserving, you have to keep moving." (Maria Ayne)

5. "If you don't know who that person is you're looking for, just build that person." (Chase Chewning)

About the Guests

Brad Jensen is the owner and CEO of Key Nutrition. He is an online nutrition coach and host of The Key Nutrition Podcast. Connect with Brad on Instagram or at Key Nutrition's website.

Maria Ayne is an author, nutritionist, and behavior specialist. She is committed to helping food addicts, compulsive eaters, and binge eaters. Know more from Maria through her LinkedIn and Instagram.

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What 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.

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Do 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 countries they will visit.

Listen to the podcast and learn how you can start planning for your future trip around the world!

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Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. You will learn how to make your dream travel possible with planning tips and tricks from Josie.

2. How can you maximize the time and budget you have while you travel across the world?

3. Josie’s secrets to a successful trip around the world.

Episode resources

• Travel Checklist by Josie Mai

• EFR 011: Intuitive Eating and Forming Healthy Habits with Josie

Episode Highlights

Why You Should Travel Young

• Traveling in your 20s is way different than when you’re in your 50s or 60s.

• When you’re young, you’re unlikely to be tied down by your responsibilities to your own family.

• Travel to enjoy life.

Preparing for a Long Trip

• Allot at least six months to prepare for the trip. During that time, learn about the countries you are planning to visit.

• If you have a job, inform your superiors about your trip and ask how you can do your job online.

• Make sure to accomplish the 8 recommended steps Josie discusses in the full episode before venturing to a long trip. 

Preparing Your Family and Friends for Your Trip

• Some family members may be wary about your plans, so you need to assure them that you have thoroughly planned your trip.

• Be patient in explaining your reasons to them.

• Explain how travel can also help you grow and learn about life.

Preparing Yourself for Your Trip

• Start by practicing minimalism.

• Since you will be traveling across different countries, pack light. Five shirts, two tank tops, and two pairs of pants is a start.

• Plan enough, but not too much.

• Expect that nothing is set in stone and everything is subject to change.

How Traveling Changes Your Life

• You will start to plan your days ahead to avoid wasting time looking for something to do.

• You will learn to talk to your fellow travelers for recommendations for hostels or places to visit.

• Also, you will learn how to relax and take time for yourself.

• You will also learn how to make things last (e.g., money).

Budgeting While Traveling

• Track your expenses to avoid overspending.

• Visit free places or cheap ones if it costs money.

• Look for budget-friendly accommodations (e.g., hostels or couch surfing).

• Adjust your spending depending on your capacity.

Staying Fit While Traveling

• Do not expect that there will be gyms in all the places you will visit.

• A YouTube search for a quick yoga or fitness routine can be your exercise guide instead.

Things You Can Do When Traveling

• Experience local by asking for a local’s advice on what to eat or visit in their country.

• You can also experience local festivals and get to learn about their culture for free.

• There are also a lot of volunteering opportunities that you can grab when you travel.

• If you are short on money, you can look for remote job opportunities to support you.

Tracking Your Journey

• To monitor your journey, you can do vlogs for YouTube or blog about the different places you visited.

• You can also snap some pictures of these places to add to your blog or Instagram.

• Always remember to live your life as it happens and not through the lens of your phone or camera.

Life After Traveling

• You will be more thankful for your family and friends since you already know what it is like to go alone in life.

• You will also learn how to live a purposeful life for yourself first, then for others.

• Also, you will understand that the first step to achieving your goals is doing it.

Lessons Josie Learned from Her Travels

• People around the world live very different lives, yet we all share the same desire to get through the day and go to bed feeling content.

• Locals appreciate it when a traveler makes an effort to learn about their culture.

• Making friends and making people smile every day are good habits.

• Meeting friends along the way and keeping that friendship will help you whenever you revisit their countries.

• Difference and diversity are what make an individual; therefore, we should be more forgiving of our flaws and imperfections.

• More lessons on how you can enhance your life when traveling on the full episode. 

5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

1. “Live intentionally every day.”

2. “With the purpose of enhancing your life, enhance other people’s lives. Make people smile and happy.”

3. “Learn your strengths and weaknesses, and then react and learn and build from that.”

4. “If I want to travel and have an experience of a lifetime, I have to do it now.”

5. “Do what you love to do.”

About the Guest

Josie V. Mai is a fitness and health enthusiast from Virginia, USA, who loves to eat and travel. In 2018, she took some time off her job for a one-year trip around the world. She also owns her own blog, where she shares fitness and health tips and her travel experiences across the globe.

To connect with Josie, you may reach her on Twitter or Instagram. Get inspired by her fitness and travel vlogs on her YouTube channel. You may also check out her blog for travel tips and tricks.

Enjoy the Podcast?

If it’s a resounding yes, feel free to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast.

Think we’re a 5-star podcast? If you do, we'd love to see your review. Help us reach more people and cater to our audience better.

Do you want to plan for your future trip around the world? Join the EF Nation private Facebook group! Connect and engage with other listeners and expand upon this episode at https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio.

Learn how to launch your own podcast! Learn more about starting your own podcast in Chase's “Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Podcasting” at OperationPodcast.com.

This podcast is available on Apple and Spotify. You may also connect with me through Instagram or my website. Thank you for listening!