<p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.curednutrition.com/everforward">Cured Nutrition</a>, <a href="https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=chase">Strong Coffee Company</a> and <a href="https://www.timeline.com/everforwardsample">Timeline Nutrition.</a> </p> <p data-start="375" data-end="990">In this powerful and timely episode of <em data-start="414" data-end="434">Ever Forward Radio</em>, Chase sits down with Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath, Chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, to discuss a growing national movement around children’s health, school nutrition, and public policy reform. Senator McMath dives deep into his groundbreaking Senate Bill 14 (Act 463)—a first-of-its-kind initiative to limit artificial dyes, additives, and sweeteners in school meals, introduce QR code ingredient transparency, and improve the overall nutritional standards in Louisiana schools.</p> <p data-start="375" data-end="990">What began as a personal journey to restore his family’s health evolved into a statewide wellness movement—and a national example of how policy can reshape public health from the ground up. Together, Chase and Patrick explore the intersection of wellness, politics, and personal responsibility, how chaos can lead to reform, and why the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is transforming how we think about food and children’s well-being.</p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss...</strong></p> <p data-start="2844" data-end="2963">02:00 – Meet Senator Patrick McMath</p> <p data-start="2965" data-end="3098">04:45 – From Infrastructure to Health Care Reform</p> <p data-start="3100" data-end="3217">08:40 – Louisiana’s Health Crisis</p> <p data-start="3219" data-end="3365">11:15 – A Personal Wake-Up Call: His Wife’s Health Journey</p> <p data-start="3367" data-end="3504">13:45 – The Book That Changed Everything: <em data-start="3411" data-end="3428">End of Cravings</em></p> <p data-start="3506" data-end="3613">17:20 – From Family Health to Public Policy</p> <p data-start="3615" data-end="3728">20:00 – Children, Schools, and the MAHA Movement</p> <p data-start="3730" data-end="3837">27:20 – The “Maha Moms” and Grassroots Advocacy</p> <p data-start="3839" data-end="3956">33:00 – What SB 14 Actually Does</p> <p data-start="3958" data-end="4089">37:00 – Learning from Other States & Building Momentum</p> <p data-start="4091" data-end="4214">41:00 – Forcing Big Food to the Table</p> <p data-start="4216" data-end="4339">46:00 – Transparency, QR Codes, and What’s Next</p> <p data-start="4341" data-end="4454">50:00 – The Economics of Healthy Change</p> <p data-start="4456" data-end="4581">54:30 – Good Chaos: Disrupting for Progress</p> <p data-start="4583" data-end="4694">59:10 – Profits vs. Public Health</p> <p data-start="4696" data-end="4824">1:05:00 – The SNAP Program and Coca-Cola’s Pushback</p> <p data-start="4826" data-end="4953">1:10:00 – Public Engagement & The Power of the People</p> <p data-start="4955" data-end="5077">1:13:00 – How Podcasts Drive Change</p> <p data-start="5079" data-end="5227">1:17:00 – Rapid Fire: Prevention, Education, and Chronic Disease</p> <p data-start="5229" data-end="5364">1:19:30 – His Decade Wish: Eradicating Cancer & Autism’s Rise</p> <p data-start="5366" data-end="5495">1:21:00 – Politics Meets Wellness</p> <p data-start="5497" data-end="5622">1:24:10 – Ever Forward</p> <p>-----</p> <p><em>Episode resources:</em></p> <ul> <li>20% off Flow and Serenity gummies with at <a href="https://www.curednutrition.com/everforward">https://www.CuredNutrition.com/everforward</a></li> <li>15% off Coffee Booster with code CHASE at <a href="https://strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=chase">https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com</a> </li> <li>FREE 3-day sample of MitoPure gummies with Urolithin A at <a href="https://www.timeline.com/everforwardsample">https://www.Timeline.com/everforwardsample</a> </li> <li>Watch and subscribe on <a href="http://youtube.com/everforwardradio">YouTube</a></li> <li>Learn more at <a href="https://www.patrickmcmath.com/">PatrickMcMath.com</a></li> </ul>