Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
EFR 881: Anhedonia - Why High Performers Crash (and How to Fix It), How to Reset Your Dopamine in 3 Days and Why Every Diet Fails After 12 Weeks with Vince Pitstick
29 Jun 2025
This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab, State & Liberty, and Joi & Blokes. We are joined today by functional health coach Vince Pitstick. He delves into the intricate relationship between success and well-being, exploring the interplay of psychology, genetics, and nutrition. The episode covers a wide array of topics, from the effects of the "warrior gene" on dopamine metabolism and the challenges of anhedonia in high achievers, to the benefits of a diverse and seasonally adjusted diet. Vince also shares his personal journey overcoming OCD and addiction, illustrating the power of functional medicine and holistic approaches in achieving sustainable success and mental wellness. This episode is your comprehensive guide to unlocking your full potential by harmonizing physical, mental, and spiritual growth. Follow Vince @vince_pitstick Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... (00:00) Psychology and Physiology of Success (11:59) Link Between Biology, Genes, and Personalized Success (17:35) Build Your Best Diet and Nutrition Diversity (27:29) Why You Need Diet Variation (39:09) Optimizing Health With Lab Analysis (54:49) Integrating Functional Medicine (01:05:04) Balancing Fitness, Health and Success (01:12:10) Building a Foundation Before Optimizing (01:23:52) Benefits of Peptides in Biomedicine (01:32:10) Peptides cont'd, Cancer Risk, and GLP-1 (01:38:51) Metformin and Adaptation in Health (01:46:48) The Metabolic Impact of Chronic Dieting (01:54:57) Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on any men's skincare item with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com Save 15% on performance menswear that fits athletic build guys with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.StateAndLiberty.com Save 10% on any labs with code CHASE at https://www.JoiAndBlokes.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more about Vince at VidalCoaching.com
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