In this exclusive episode of the Ever Onward Podcast, recorded inside the Idaho State Capitol, Governor Brad Little sits down for an in-depth conversation on leadership, economic growth, workforce development, education, and the future of the great state of Idaho.

Governor Little shares behind-the-scenes insight from the start of the legislative session, including budget priorities, tax policy, public safety, infrastructure, and the long-term strategy that has helped Idaho become one of the fastest-growing and most economically resilient states in America. We discuss how Idaho is attracting high-paying jobs, strengthening career and technical education, and keeping young people in the state through programs like LAUNCH, workforce training, and skilled trades investment.

The conversation also dives into family values, faith, heritage, and the personal side of leadership — from Governor Little’s deep agricultural roots and multigenerational Idaho history to his role as a husband, grandfather, and steward of Idaho’s future. He reflects on lessons learned from past governors, navigating economic cycles, federal policy, healthcare, education reform, and why Idaho’s approach to governance, fiscal responsibility, and community remains a model for the nation.

This episode covers:

• Idaho economic growth and job creation
• Workforce development, skilled trades, and education
• State budget, taxes, and fiscal responsibility
• Leadership, legacy, and public service
• Family values and the Idaho way of life
• How Idaho is building opportunity for the next generation

A powerful, timely conversation with one of America’s most respected governors on what it takes to lead, protect heritage, and build a thriving future for families, businesses, and communities across Idaho.

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What if your annual physical is giving you false confidence?

In this episode of Ever Onward, Tommy and co-host Andy Scoggin sit down with Eric Lyall, MD —an ER-trained physician who founded Peak Personalized Healthcare in Meridian—to break down what he calls the leap from Medicine 2.0 (treat problems when they show up) to Medicine 3.0 (measure risk early, personalize the plan, and prevent disease before it becomes your “new normal”).

The conversation starts with genetic testing—APOE and Alzheimer’s risk, why “genes may load the gun,” and how lifestyle and data decide whether it ever fires. Then it gets practical: what Peak Health actually measures, what most standard checkups miss, and how a high-touch, quarterly approach creates real accountability and measurable change.

You’ll hear how Eric evaluates cardiovascular risk beyond LDL (think ApoB, LP(a), calcium scoring, and when to consider advanced imaging), why metabolic health is the foundation for everything else, and how tools like DEXA scans can track the levers that matter most: muscle, visceral fat, and bone density.

They also tackle the topics everyone’s asking about—without chasing trends:

• Hormone replacement therapy (what’s changed, what’s still misunderstood, and why “bioidentical” matters)
• Supplements that are actually worth your attention (omega-3s, D3/K2, magnesium, creatine, and when methylated B vitamins make sense)
• Peptides, experimental wellness fads, and why skepticism is a feature—not a flaw

Bottom line: this episode is a roadmap for anyone who wants to stop rolling the dice on their health—and start building a longer, stronger, more capable life with intention.

Learn more: Peak Health Idaho — peakehealthidaho.com

Location: Meridian (Treasure Valley)

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Cold plunging and sauna aren’t just trends—they’re ancient recovery tools now backed by modern neuroscience, cardiovascular research, and metabolic science.

This episode is part of the Ever Onward Podcast’s January Health & Longevity Series, where Tommy Ahlquist and co-host Andy Scoggin explore the habits, science, and mindsets that extend both healthspan and lifespan. Throughout the month, they’re sitting down with experts and practitioners who live this work to break down what actually moves the needle for long-term performance and vitality.

In this conversation, they’re joined by Spencer Crosland, co-founder of SISU Sauna & Cold Plunge in Meridian, Idaho, to unpack what contrast therapy (heat + cold exposure) really does to the body and brain—and why it’s become one of the most powerful habits for sleep, recovery, resilience, and mental clarity.

Spencer shares how his first intentional cold plunge happened back in 2003 after chipping a hole in a frozen Wyoming lake, long before cold plunging went mainstream. From that experience grew a lifelong respect for controlled stress, grit, and the Finnish concept of “Sisu”—a word that means courage, perseverance, and the ability to do hard things when it matters.

You’ll learn:

• How sauna impacts cardiovascular health, circulation, inflammation, and detox
• How cold plunging boosts dopamine, norepinephrine, brown fat, and stress resilience
• The real difference between 40°F vs 50°F cold plunges
• Why contrast therapy can dramatically improve sleep quality and recovery
• Common myths and mistakes people make with cold exposure
• Simple protocols for beginners (including cold showers vs plunges)
• The mental toughness and discipline benefits tied to heat and cold stress

Guest: Spencer Crosland

Founder & Co-Owner, SISU Sauna & Cold Plunge

Website: SISUIdaho.com

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