Over the last four decades, obesity in the U.S. has nearly doubled. Research has found testosterone levels in American men declining by around 1% per year since the 80s. Most alarmingly, global sperm concentration has fallen by more than 50% since the 1970s. For people struggling with their weight, hormones, or fertility, figuring out what’s contributing to the problem can take years. Dr. Wendy Myers believes one culprit deserves more attention: the environmental chemicals and heavy metals we’re exposed to every day. According to Dr. Myers, these exposures can interfere with the way our hormones function and may even make losing weight more difficult. She explains why minerals are such an important part of her approach to detox and what we can do to reduce the toxic load we encounter in everyday life. “Your minerals are the spark plugs of your body.” ~ Dr. Wendy Myers Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566  Resources Mentioned: Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue by Wendy Myers - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Limitless+Energy+Wendy+Myers  Myers Detox Protocol - https://myersdetox.com/myers-detox-protocol/  Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) - https://store.myersdetox.com/collections/detox-protocols  Perfect Iodine by Activation Products - https://activationproducts.com/products/perfect-iodine  Jaspr Air Scrubber - https://jaspr.co/products/airscrubber  Seafood Survival Guide: Toxicity and Sustainability Article - https://myersdetox.com/seafood-survival-guide/  Spooky2 Rife Machine - https://www.spooky2.com/  About Dr. Wendy Myers: Dr. Wendy Myers is a naturopathic doctor, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, and founder of MyersDetox.com. Her work focuses on heavy metal detoxification, mineral balance, and bioenergetics. She created the Myers Detox Protocol and hosts the Myers Detox Podcast. She is also the bestselling author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. Connect with Wendy Myers: - Website: https://myersdetox.com/  - Podcast: https://myersdetox.com/category/podcast-category/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MyersDetox    Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/  *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

There are roughly 650,000 full-time sworn law enforcement officers in the United States and more than a million active physicians. But how many people have spent decades in law enforcement, served on a SWAT team, and then become a doctor? Probably not many.  My guest, Dr. Mark Sherwood, is one of them. That career change gave Dr. Sherwood an unusual perspective on stress, health, and aging. He explains why he thinks stress is something we do rather than something we have, and why our genes leave us with more room to influence our health than many people assume. We also talk about hormone replacement therapy and the rise of GLP-1 drugs, including Dr. Sherwood’s own experiment with retatrutide. Along the way, he explains how he measures biological age and why longevity comes down to staying capable for as long as possible. “I just want to make sure I have a life in my years.” ~ Dr. Mark Sherwood Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566  Resources Mentioned: Authentic Longevity by Dr. Mark Sherwood and Dr. Michele Sherwood - https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Longevity-Unlocking-Lifelong-Vitality/dp/B0FZ1PGNNQ/ref=sr_1_1  The Longevity Lab - https://www.skool.com/the-longevity-lab-4097/about GlycanAge Biological Age Test - https://glycanage.com/ About Dr. Mark Sherwood: Dr. Mark Sherwood is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute. Before entering medicine, he spent 24 years with the Tulsa Police Department, including a decade on the SWAT team. His work now focuses on longevity, functional medicine, and hormone optimization. He is also a bestselling author and speaker whose books include Authentic Longevity and The Quest for Wellness. Connect with Mark Sherwood: - Website: https://drmarksherwood.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarksherwood/  - X/Twitter: https://x.com/drmarksherwood  Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/  *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Nearly three in four women with moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms report feeling tired or worn out. Add hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, and bloating, and suddenly it’s hard to know what’s causing what. These symptoms are often treated one at a time, but Lisa Smith believes there’s an important connection between them. The functional medicine dietitian points to the gut, where bacteria can even affect whether estrogen leaves the body or gets sent back into circulation. Lisa breaks down how that happens, why some women struggle with HRT, and what leaky gut and liver health have to do with hormones. She also shares practical ways to support the gut through probiotics, prebiotic foods, protein, and fiber. “Do one thing today. Do one thing tomorrow, and your body will start responding.” ~ Lisa Smith Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566  Resources Mentioned: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X The Pretty Well Podcast, Lisa Smith’s health and wellness podcast - https://lisasmithwellness.com/podcast/  Designs for Health Anaerostipes Probiotic - https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/anaerostipes-probiotic/  Designs for Health Complete Commensal Probiotic - https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/complete-commensal-probiotic/ About Lisa Smith: Lisa Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, is a functional medicine registered dietitian with two master's degrees in nutrition and human biology. She began her path into gut health after diet and lifestyle changes dramatically improved her own Hashimoto's disease, which led her to open a private practice, Integrative Wellness Center, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She hosts The Pretty Well Podcast, ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally, where she covers gut health, hormone balance, and anti-aging through a root-cause lens. Her areas of focus include autoimmunity, digestive disorders, food sensitivities, and hormonal imbalances. She is also a certified health and wellness coach and a veteran. Connect with Lisa Smith: - Website: https://lisasmithwellness.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-7a8052337/  Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/  *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

A 2016 study of 800,000 children found that antibiotics or antacids in the first six months of life significantly raised the risk of eczema, asthma, and life-threatening food allergies by age four.  Dr. Elisa Song walks through that data, plus a Finnish study of one million births linking early antibiotic exposure to anxiety and mood disorders later in life. She also covers how to spot the difference between a viral and bacterial infection, and what to ask before filling a prescription.  This is a revisit of a conversation I had earlier this year with Dr. Song. You can catch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLeJVp0NJGg&t=1s  "Physicians who thought that the patient in front of them wanted an antibiotic prescription were twice as likely to write the antibiotic prescription." ~ Dr. Elisa Song Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Dr. Elisa's book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://healthykidshappykids.com/ About Dr. Elisa Song Dr. Elisa Song is a Stanford, NYU, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience, board-certified in both pediatrics and holistic medicine. She founded Whole Family Wellness, one of the country's first holistic pediatric practices, and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Tiny Health, where she helped develop a clinical-grade microbiome test for families. She is the author of the national bestseller Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Healthline, and National Geographic. Connect with Dr. Elisa Song: Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ Connect with Chris Burres: Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Disclaimer The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Most people think stem cells are unregulated overseas, dangerous, or something you can only access by flying to another country for treatment. Even the ones who believe in them often assume more cells always means better results. But what if none of that is actually true? That's the case Dr. Joy Kong has spent years making. As a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician, Dr. Kong has seen it all. She once watched a single stem cell infusion produce changes in a young patient that years of psychiatric medication never could. She's witnessed many more conditions improve with stem cell therapy and has spent years separating fact from fiction. "The body can be miraculous if you tap into it the right way." ~ Joy Kong, MD Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566  Resources Mentioned: Tiger of Beijing: The Inspirational Journey of a Regenerative Medicine Physician by Joy Kong, MD - https://a.co/d/0iePZu6r  The Doctor Joy Kong Podcast - https://chara-health.com/podcast/  About Joy Kong, MD: Joy Kong, MD, specializes in psychiatry, addiction medicine, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. She is the founder and CEO of Chara Biologics, a regenerative medicine practice, and Chara Omni, an all-natural cosmetics company. She has been recognized multiple times as Stem Cell Doctor of the Year and trains other physicians in regenerative medicine through the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy. She is also the host of The Doctor Joy Kong Podcast and the author of a memoir chronicling her early life in China. Connect with Joy Kong, MD: - Website: https://joykongmd.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyKongMD  Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/  *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Cholesterol, blood pressure, and family history are the usual predictors doctors check for heart health. What most don't mention is that nighttime erections can predict it too. It turns out that tracking this single signal can flag cardiovascular risk years before symptoms show up. Doctors have known this for decades, yet no one outside a sleep lab has ever actually tracked it. Well, no one, except for Elliot Justin. Doctor Justin is an emergency physician and healthcare entrepreneur. For years, overlooked signals like this one kept pulling his attention, the kind of data hiding in plain sight that could change how men catch heart disease early. Eventually, that pull led him to build a device that turns this nightly signal into something anyone can measure at home. "An orgasm a day keeps the doctor away." ~ Elliot Justin, MD Track your sexual health with FirmTech rings! Use our affiliate link for a 15% discount at https://myfirmtech.com/lbtn About Elliot Justin, MD: Elliot Justin, MD, is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of clinical practice who has founded and exited multiple healthcare companies, including Pegasus Emergency Group and the telemedicine company SwiftMD. He studied Slavic languages and literature at Harvard before earning his medical degree from Boston University. He is the founder and CEO of FirmTech, maker of the TechRing, a wearable device that tracks nocturnal erectile activity as a measurable indicator of cardiovascular health. FirmTech has been recognized with international awards, including honors at CES and XBIZ for innovation in health technology. Connect with Elliot Justin, MD: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirmtech/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-justin-md/ Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/  *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Self-discipline matters more than IQ for your success. According to research from the University of Pennsylvania, it was more than twice as effective at predicting students' final grades. That same discipline can carry you through school and into a successful career. But health and fitness play by different rules, and sheer willpower often isn’t enough. Ben Brown, head nutrition coach at BSL Nutrition, sees this all the time with high-performing executives. They’ve built careers by pushing harder, working longer, and refusing to quit. But with health, that same mindset can backfire. Willpower works more like a battery than a personality trait. The harder you lean on it, the faster it drains. That’s why, according to Ben, long-term success often comes down to better systems, not more discipline. "The people that rely the least on self-control and discipline are the ones that put themselves in situations that don't require as much self-control and discipline." ~ Ben Brown About Ben Brown: Ben Brown is the owner and head nutrition and fitness coach at BSL Nutrition, a global online health coaching company he co-founded specializing in individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and strength training for highly driven men and women. He holds two master's degrees, in Clinical Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, and has consulted with Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks and Golden State Warriors. He also hosts his own podcast, The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. Connect with Ben Brown: - Website: https://bodysystems.com  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.brown.146  Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/  *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Roughly 7.4 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, and by the time symptoms show up, the disease has often been building for 10 to 20 years.  Add in the roughly one in three Americans carrying the genetic marker tied to higher risk, and the scale of what's coming becomes hard to ignore. Despite the stats, Dr. Ken Sharlin doesn't order a test unless it's going to change what he does next.  Most of what he needs to know comes from listening first. Some of his MS patients have gone years without disease-modifying medication. Others no longer meet the criteria for the diagnosis they came in with. "95% of the diagnosis is actually in the history." ~ Dr. Ken Sharlin Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned The Healthy Brain Toolbox: Neurologist-Proven Strategies to Prevent Memory Loss and Protect Your Aging Brain by Dr. Ken Sharlin: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Brain-Toolbox-Neurologist-Proven-Strategies/dp/1732077010 Brain Tune Up! University: https://functionalmedicine.doctor/university/  About Dr. Ken Sharlin Dr. Ken Sharlin is a board-certified neurologist with over 28 years of clinical experience and a functional medicine physician for the past decade. He is the author of The Healthy Brain Toolbox: Neurologist-Proven Strategies to Prevent Memory Loss and Protect Your Aging Brain, a bestseller, and hosts The Healthy Brain Toolbox podcast. He has authored more than 10 peer-reviewed publications and has served as principal investigator on numerous clinical trials, including for FDA-approved Alzheimer's therapies.  Connect with Dr. Ken Sharlin Website: https://functionalmedicine.doctor/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kensharlin.md/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkensharlin/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

As you get older, you start to notice that aging doesn't move at a steady pace. It picks up speed. And the tools most people reach for to fight it - peptides, hormones, the usual stack - are built to fix a problem that moves in a straight line. A top interventional cardiologist for decades, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden watched his health collapse in his 50s. When a doctor chalked it up to age and offered an antidepressant, he spent two and a half years rebuilding his biology from scratch instead, and that process became the foundation of everything he does now. Dr. Gladden built a five-part system around that idea, one that treats aging as something to get ahead of rather than patch after the fact.  "The body can't heal when it's stressed. The body ages more rapidly when it's stressed." ~ Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned 100 Is the New 30: How Playing the Symphony of Longevity Will Enable Us to Live Young for a Lifetime by Dr. Jeffrey Gladden: https://www.amazon.com/100-NEW-30-SYMPHONY-LONGEVITY/dp/1636801870 BrainTap: https://braintap.com/ About Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, FACC, is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology with over 40 years of medical experience. He is the founder of Gladden Longevity and Advanced Performance Center in Dallas, Texas, and the author of 100 Is the New 30: How Playing the Symphony of Longevity Will Enable Us to Live Young for a Lifetime. Prior to his longevity work, he built an extensive interventional cardiology career, co-founding a heart hospital and holding board positions with several medical device companies. He also hosts the Gladden Longevity podcast. Connect with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden Website: https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgladden_md/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

In America, sudden cardiac death kills roughly 300,000 to 400,000 people every year. And in nearly half of those cases, there was no diagnosed heart disease beforehand. Meaning, the person looked fine right up until they weren't. Dr. Kevin White spent over two decades in the emergency room watching that pattern repeat itself, treating people his age for problems that had been building for years without anyone catching them. That shift is what pushed him out of reactive medicine and into a practice built around finding what's wrong before it becomes an emergency. His approach starts with a full diagnostic workup instead of a guess, pulling bloodwork, body composition scans, and metabolic markers most doctors never order. From there, he gets into peptides, rapamycin, and PCSK9 inhibitor therapy, and how each one plays a role in his patients' longevity plans. "I just met a guy who's 88 and goes heli skiing six, seven times a year. I want to live like that." ~ Dr. Kevin White Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/ About Dr. Kevin White Dr. Kevin White is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over two decades of clinical experience and the founder of Prime Health Associates. After years of treating acute crises in the ER, he shifted his focus toward identifying and addressing the underlying causes of chronic disease before they become emergencies. He hosts The Daily Apple Podcast and works with patients nationwide on metabolic health, hormone optimization, and longevity-focused care. Connect with Dr. Kevin White Website: https://www.primehealthassociates.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwhitemd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-white-m-d-89746b110/ Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

In the early 80s, a 14-year-old picked up a magazine and read an article that said if you want a Lamborghini, you should become a neurosurgeon. And if you want more than that, become an entrepreneur. Jeff Gross wanted more than one. After becoming a board-certified neurosurgeon, he spent decades in the operating room before deciding surgery wasn't always the answer he wanted to give his patients. Now, he runs Recellebrate, a regenerative medicine practice built around helping people heal without going under the knife. Most people think stem cells rebuild damaged tissue directly. Jeff explains why that's not quite right. He also walks us through a disc regeneration therapy he's preparing to launch. And most interestingly, he explains how he became the "Stem Cell Whisperer.” "Your exercise doesn't forgive bad behavior with your diet." ~ Dr. Jeff Gross, MD Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 About Dr. Jeff Gross, MD Dr. Jeff Gross, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with a fellowship in spinal biomechanics and over three decades of clinical experience. He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Known as "The Stem Cell Whisperer," he is the founder of Recellebrate, a regenerative medicine practice specializing in stem cell-derived therapies, exosomes, and peptide treatments as alternatives to surgery. He maintains active spine practices in Henderson, Nevada, and Newport Beach, California, and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Connect with Dr. Jeff Gross, MD Website: https://recellebrate.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixspines/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gross-md-5605605/ Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

For decades, if your cholesterol number came back anywhere below 200, your doctor would tell you it's clear. That's supposed to mean you don't have to worry about a heart attack. As Dr. Christopher Davis explains, not quite. A low number doesn't rule out a blockage. Even if you feel fine, your arteries might not be clean, and that alone could put you on a path toward a heart attack you never saw coming. We examine results from one of Dr. Davis's patients who had a cholesterol reading around 115, was in good shape, and looked as healthy as could be on paper. Over the next year, his plaque doubled, traced back to pesticide exposure from a house he'd just moved into next to a golf course. We also get into why a genetic marker called APOE4 can make a keto diet dangerous for certain people, and why a calcium score of zero doesn't mean the arteries are clear. "You can have a 20% blockage and have a heart attack tomorrow." ~ Christopher Davis, MD Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Liquivida: https://www.liquivida.com/  Humann: humann.com  Reveal Vitality: revealvitality.com  About Christopher Davis, MD Dr. Christopher Davis trained at Duke University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital, where he served as Chief Medical Resident, followed by a cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia. He is a triple board-certified integrative interventional cardiologist and the founder and CEO of Reveal Vitality and Longevity Institute in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Davis also serves as Chief Cardiologist at Humann and Chief Medical Officer at Liquivida, and has been named a "Top Doctor" by Castle Connolly Medical and U.S. News & World Report. Connect with Christopher Davis, MD Website: https://christopherdavismd.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjdavismd  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-davis-md-facc-04429a103  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

If you have talked about weight in the last few years, you’ve had to mention Ozempic, Mounjaro, or any other GLP-1. And of course, you had to agree that GLP-1s are the worst thing to happen to weight loss since someone convinced us that celery has negative calories. But are these medications really the villain everyone makes them out to be? Ashley Koff has been studying GLP-1 and GIP since 2004, long before Ozempic became a household name. She calls these medications hormone replacement therapy and builds her entire approach around that idea. During our conversation, Ashley discussed a client who lost 60 pounds on a GLP-1 and had to relearn her hormones to keep it off. Somewhere in that story is a scale that lies to you and a seven-day trick that can undo years of artificial sweeteners. "Weight loss is disempowering by design." ~ Ashley Koff, RD Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health, GLP-1 Shot or Not by Ashley Koff: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best-Shot-Personalized-Health_GLP-1/dp/0063444186  Weight Health with Ashley Koff RD (Substack): https://ashleykoffrd.substack.com/  About Ashley Koff, RD Ashley Koff, RD, is a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in personalized nutrition, integrative health, and weight health. She is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program and the author of the USA Today bestseller Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health, GLP-1 Shot or Not. Koff has worked with GLP-1 and GIP hormone research since 2004, well before GLP-1 medications entered the mainstream, and has consulted for companies including Procter & Gamble and Avon, as well as professional athletes. Connect with Ashley Koff, RD Website: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapproved  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-koff/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Doctors take an oath to care for their patients, but that care rarely extends to themselves.  Dr. Jerry Mixon spent 21 years as a country doctor delivering babies and setting bones, and by his late 40s, the job had slowly hollowed him out. He was depressed, overweight, exhausted, and watching his marriage fall apart under the hours. So he decided to test something on himself before he ever offered it to a patient: rebuild every major hormone back to where it stood in his twenties. Now, at 79, he runs three miles most mornings, benches 200 pounds, and still carries the hormone profile of a man half his age. "I don't want an extra 10 or 15 years in the nursing home." ~ Dr. Jerry Mixon Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Dr. Jerry Mixon’s Book, Lifelong: https://www.amazon.com/LIFELONG-Stronger-Faster-Leaner-Smarter/dp/B0CST6DN8J  About Dr. Jerry Mixon Dr. Jerry Mixon is a board-certified family practice physician and founder of the Longevity Medical Clinic in the Puget Sound area of Washington. After 21 years as a rural country doctor, he shifted his focus to hormone optimization and longevity medicine and has since treated patients on comprehensive hormone therapy for over three decades. He is the author of Lifelong and hosts a weekly four-hour call-in radio show, Leading Edge Medicine, with a podcast of the same name launching soon. His clinic's medical team is licensed across 48 states and the District of Columbia. Connect with Dr. Jerry Mixon Website: https://www.longevitymedicalclinic.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymedical  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@longevitymedicalclinic  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

As a teenager, Lauren Leiva was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The steroids doctors put her on broke her bones, changed the shape of her face, and left her looking sick. She was in and out of hospitals for years, treated by a system that was guessing as much as it was healing, and she remembers feeling like an experiment rather than a patient. That experience is the reason she built her entire practice around one idea: do no harm. Now known as "The Queen of Biohacking," Dr. Leiva works with everyone from stroke patients to NFL athletes. She also spends as much time warning people about what not to do to their bodies as she does teaching them what works. "Pain is an output of the brain. It's not an input." ~ Dr. Lauren Leiva Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Neubie: https://www.neu.fit/  BrainTap: https://braintap.com/queen [free 30-day trial]  About Dr. Lauren Leiva Dr. Lauren Leiva is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of The ExerScience Center. Known widely as "The Queen of Biohacking," she has been featured by WTSP News, Voice of America, Tampa Bay Times, and Lifespanning Magazine. Dr. Leiva specializes in stroke recovery, spastic paraplegia, cerebral palsy, and gait rehabilitation for veterans and amputees. She runs a 36-week practitioner internship program and has authored two forthcoming books, Patient to Provider and Sexiness Is Not Just for Singles. Connect with Dr. Lauren Leiva  Website: https://www.theexersciencecenter.com/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biohacker  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Health has been a sensitive topic in the United States for nearly half a century at this point. So the fact that 9 out of 10 Americans are not metabolically healthy is alarming, to say the least. While most people are unaware of this, those who are often try to fix the problem by changing their diet. Sure, that helps, but it usually misses the actual switch that needs to be flipped. And that switch is, of course, insulin. Ben Azadi, a returning guest, has spent years teaching people how to work with that switch instead of around it, and his answer isn't more restrictions. It's knowing when to go into ketosis, and just as importantly, when to come out. "Responsibility is your ability to respond to life." ~ Ben Azadi Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Revised Version of “Keto Flex” by Ben Azadi — https://www.discover.hayhouse.com/ketoflexrevised-b3-replay/ About Ben Azadi Ben Azadi is a New York Times bestselling author, metabolic health expert, and founder of Keto Kamp. After losing 80 pounds and reversing his own health issues, he has spent over 16 years teaching metabolic flexibility through his books and coaching programs. He is the author of Metabolic Freedom, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Power of Sleep, and his latest release, Keto Flex. With a following of over 350,000 on Instagram and 1.3 million on YouTube, he has reached an estimated 100 million people with his work on fat loss and metabolic health. Connect with Ben Azadi Website: https://benazadi.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Cigarette smoking rates have dropped to historic lows. High-quality generic statins are highly affordable. With all of the advanced diagnostics, effective medications, and a better overall understanding of cardiovascular risk, managing cholesterol is easier than ever. Yet, heart disease still causes roughly 1 in every 3 deaths in the US and is, in fact, the number one cause of death worldwide. For decades, Dr. Alan Rozanski kept seeing patients whose hearts were failing them in ways cholesterol numbers and stress tests couldn't explain. He stopped looking only at arteries and started looking at the whole person. Movement, mindset, emotion, connection, and purpose all shape a heart's health as much as anything on a chart. That search became the Six Domains of Health, the framework behind his career today. "When you're young, health is a gift. When you're older, it's an achievement." ~ Dr. Alan Rozanski Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 About Dr. Alan Rozanski Dr. Alan Rozanski is a cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also serves as Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside. Over his career, he has become a leading voice at the intersection of cardiology, behavioral medicine, and lifestyle-driven disease prevention. He is the creator of the Six Domains of Health, a framework built to help people preserve vitality and long-term health beyond standard risk-factor management.  Connect with Dr. Alan Rozanski Website: https://alanrozanski.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanrozanski/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Nearly 12 million people are living with Parkinson's disease worldwide, and it's the fastest-growing neurological disorder on the planet. By 2050, that number is expected to more than double to 25 million cases.  Researchers are still racing to understand what actually triggers the disease long before a diagnosis ever happens. Shaina Cahill thinks the answer might start somewhere nobody's looking, and that's the gut. Years before a Parkinson's diagnosis, most patients already show the same GI issues, and she believes that's not a coincidence but an early warning sign we've been ignoring. Find out all that and much more in this episode. "About 70% of your immune system comes from your gut." ~ Shaina Cahill Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Biome Breakthroughs (Novel Biome's podcast): https://novelbiome.com/podcast  About Shaina Cahill Dr. Shaina Cahill is the Director of Medical Communications and Affairs at Novel Biome, a company specializing in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). She holds a master's and a PhD in neuroscience, the latter from the University of British Columbia, with research focused on memory, aging, and the neurological role of feeding hormones. With a decade of experience in the field, she works with physicians, researchers, and practitioners to advance the evidence-based use of FMT across gastrointestinal, neurological, immune, and longevity-related conditions. She also co-hosts Novel Biome's podcast, Buying Breakthroughs, where she and the company's CEO discuss emerging science in the gut health space. Connect with Shaina Cahill Website: https://novelbiome.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainacahill/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novel_biome/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

About 75% of people are actively trying to cut down on or completely cut out sugar from their diet. That is not surprising, because sugar contributes to serious illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Unfortunately, cutting out every gram of added sugar might not be enough. Even if you manage to avoid sugar completely, your body will still produce fructose from stress, dehydration, alcohol, and high glycemic carbs. That is what Chris Mearns has spent years studying. Chris believes fructose is not just a dietary problem but a biological survival switch that modern life keeps permanently stuck in the on position. "You can give all the fructose you want to a cell, and it will keep taking it." ~ Chris Mearns Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Us-Fat-Surprising/dp/1637740344  Sugar Shield by LIV3 Health: https://liv3health.com/pages/shop About Chris Mearns Chris Mearns is a metabolic researcher and founder of LIV3 Health, a company built around the role of fructose in chronic disease. He came to metabolic health through personal necessity, spending years studying fructose as a biological survival signal before co-authoring a preprint on the KHK-polyol axis. He developed Sugar Shield, a supplement targeting the fructose kinase pathway, and runs The Fructose Model on YouTube. Connect with Chris Mearns Website: https://www.livee3health.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismearns YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefructosemodel Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

A bone fracture happens roughly every 30 seconds. However, most people do not find out their bones are fragile until they are already on the floor. By then, the window to prevent it has usually been open for decades. For women, the lifetime risk of breaking a bone equals the combined risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. The bone density test most doctors rely on to catch this predicts less than half the people who will fracture. For men, it is even worse: closer to one in five Dr. John Neustadt is a naturopathic physician and researcher who has spent his career working out what medicine should be measuring instead. His book Fracture-Proof Your Bones is the result of that work. "If you tell me what your habits of diet and lifestyle are, I can predict with pretty good certainty what diseases you'll be suffering with in the decades to come." ~ Dr. John Neustadt Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Fracture-Proof Your Bones by Dr. John Neustadt: https://a.co/d/0cJDkHSK Delivering Health podcast: https://nbihealth.com/podcast/ About Dr. John Neustadt Dr. John Neustadt is a naturopathic physician, researcher, and founder of Nutritional Biochemistry Inc (NBI), a supplement company he started in 2006. Elsevier, the world's largest medical publisher, recognized him as one of the top ten cited authors in the world. He has published five books, including the Amazon number one bestselling Fracture-Proof Your Bones, published more than 100 research reviews, and received more than a dozen US FDA Orphan Drug Designations for the potential treatment of rare diseases using natural products. He is a member of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Corporate Advisory Roundtable and hosts the Delivering Health podcast. Connect with Dr. John Neustadt Website: https://www.nbihealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnneustadt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBIHealth Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Dr. Bernstein is a clinical psychiatrist with 25 years of experience. But when two of his three sons developed autoimmune encephalitis, the conventional medicine he had trusted his entire career had almost nothing to offer. So he went out and found the answers himself. What Dr. Bernstein found made me so interested in sitting down and having a discussion with him. He believes depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are not brain chemistry problems. Instead, he thinks these are metabolic disorders, and more surprisingly, that they could be treated with a relatively simple lifestyle change. Dr. Bernstein believes that going keto and introducing a strict workout regimen can treat conditions that most psychiatrists medicate and move on from. During our conversation, we talked about his sons, how ketosis bypasses brain insulin resistance, and how the upcoming studies could change psychiatry forever. "Exercise is a powerful way to treat depression" ~ Matthew Bernstein, MD Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Consensus guidance paper, Frontiers in Nutrition (co-authored with Chris Palmer, Georgia Ede and others): https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1749406/full About Matthew Bernstein, MD Dr. Matthew Bernstein is a clinical psychiatrist with 25 years of experience and a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry. He graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University, earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and trained at MGH McLean, where he served as chief resident and later as assistant medical director of the schizophrenia and bipolar inpatient program. He lectures in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, co-organized the first public conference on metabolic psychiatry, and founded Accord, an immersive program built around treating mental illness at its metabolic root. Connect with Matthew Bernstein, MD  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd/  Website: https://accordmh.com/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

In 2015, Liz Parrish flew to Colombia and let someone inject an untested gene therapy into her body 150 times. She texted her kids that she loved them before it started. When it was over, she went for nachos. Ten years later, her telomeres are longer than when she started, and she has taken 12 gene therapies in total. Her decade of self-experimentation has produced peer-reviewed data, a growing protocol of gene therapies, and a company training its sights on making biological aging optional. Our conversation goes over what it took to become patient zero and what gene therapy for aging looks like in practice today, among other things. "In order to survive the future of this planet, genetic modification for the species will be inevitable." ~ Liz Parrish Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  The Transhumanism Handbook edited by Newton Lee: https://www.amazon.com/Transhumanism-Handbook-Newton-Lee/dp/3030169197  About Liz Parrish Liz Parrish is the founder and CEO of BioViva Sciences USA Inc., a gene therapy company focused on extending healthy human lifespan. In 2015, she became the first person to undergo gene therapy to treat biological aging. She has since received 12 gene therapies and has published peer-reviewed data showing telomere lengthening over time. Liz is a founding member of the International Longevity Alliance and an affiliated member of the Complex Biological Systems Alliance. Her work has been covered by WIRED, The Guardian, and Ars Technica. Connect with Liz Parrish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlparrish  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizlparrish  Website: https://bioviva-science.com/ Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Roughly 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Most will get a high PSA, go to a urologist, get a biopsy, and end up in surgery or radiation. A 15-year government-funded study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that none of it changed the death rate. Bringing that research to the table is Dr. Stephen Petteruti, a men's health physician with over 30 years in practice. He thinks there is a better way to handle prostate cancer that can keep men out of the operating room and their vitality intact. Prostate cancer is something almost every man will face a decision about. That is exactly why I wanted Dr. Petteruti on the show. We get into what the PSA test tells you and what your options are when the number comes back high. "There's nothing about us biologically that requires us to decay and wither before we die." ~ Dr. Stephen Petteruti Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Fight Cancer Like a Man by Dr. Stephen Petteruti: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Cancer-Like-Man-Breakthrough/dp/B0GP6JHQTQ  The ProtecT Trial, New England Journal of Medicine 2023: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122  The PIVOT Trial, New England Journal of Medicine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32089359/  Intellectual Medicine: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com  About Dr. Stephen Petteruti Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified family physician with over 30 years of experience specializing in men's health, hormone optimization, and prostate care. He completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine through A4M and runs Intellectual Medicine, a concierge practice in South Florida focused on longevity, cellular health, and prostate cancer management. He is the author of Fight Cancer Like a Man and the host of the Intellectual Medicine Podcast, where he challenges the standard biopsy-and-surgery approach to prostate cancer. Connect with Dr. Stephen Petteruti Website: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualmedicine  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intellectualmedicine  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Every year, your prescription gets stronger. Every year, your optometrist hands you a new lens and sends you home. Nobody ever asks why it keeps changing. That's the question Dr. Bryce Appelbaum has been asking for two decades. The answer has nothing to do with your eyes. ​ Bryce and I get into why your prescription should not keep getting stronger every year, and what it means for your brain when it does. We talk about how he took his work from kids with learning delays all the way to the NBA, where he once convinced a team to draft a player whose visual cognition tested at a kindergarten level.  We also get into why so many kids diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia were never tested for the one thing that could explain everything. "Any brain, at any age, has the ability to enhance and optimize vision with the right type of work." ~ Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  ScreenFit: https://www.screenfit.com  About Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a neuro-optometrist, TEDx speaker, and founder and CEO of MyVisionFirst, with locations in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland. A board-certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Southern College of Optometry, he created Vision Performance Training to rewire the eye-brain connection for concussion recovery, learning delays, and sports performance. He has worked with hundreds of professional athletes, NBA draft picks, and Olympians. He founded ScreenFit, an online vision training program used by thousands worldwide. His work has been featured on USA Today, CBS, NBC, and the New York Times Sunday Magazine. Connect with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Website: https://www.myvisionfirst.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Most people think genetic testing is too complex, too expensive, or too tied to "you have the cancer gene." Dr. Sam Shay says you only need 140 genes out of your 20,000 to understand what's actually driving your health. ​ After nearly 200 episodes, Dr. Sam Shay is back on the show, picking up where we left off in our first conversation about how your genes shape the way your body handles food, stress, and inflammation. This time, we go deeper into the framework that took him from being chronically ill for over a decade to running a genetics lab himself. Sam and I get into the seven drivers of chronic disease, and why his "perfect" Mediterranean diet was making him sick until his DNA told him to eat differently. "Change your environment, not your willpower." ~ Dr. Sam Shay Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Dr. Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care by Dr. Bernard Jensen: https://www.amazon.com/Jensens-Guide-Better-Bowel-Care/dp/0895295849 The DNA Decoded (use code GOLD100 for $100 off the Gold program): https://thednadecoded.com/ FitGenes USA: https://fitgenesusa.com/ Previous Episode with Dr. Sam Shay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tm1OdV5T7g About Dr. Sam Shay Dr. Sam Shay is a functional medicine practitioner specializing in genetics, longevity, and personalized health. He runs FitGenes USA, where he trains health coaches and clinicians to use genetic testing in their practices, and The DNA Decoded, a consumer program that turns genetic data into a personalized health roadmap. A chiropractor by training, he's spent over two decades designing functional tests and frameworks that simplify the complexity of biology into something patients can actually use. He's also a stand-up comedian whose show Neurospicy draws on his lived experience with Asperger's and ADHD. Connect with Dr. Sam Shay Website: https://drsamshay.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tenpointwellness  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Martha Carlin wasn't a scientist. She was an auditor at one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Then her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 44. She couldn't just sit back and watch him succumb to it. So she set out to find what caused it. What followed was a 20-year-long second career. Within a month of throwing out the pantry and filtering the family's water, her husband's tremor was already retreating. He managed to stay off medication for years.  When she stumbled onto a book about the human microbiome a decade later, the pieces clicked into place. She quit her executive job at 50 to fund the research herself. Martha and I get into the moment she connected her husband's childhood antibiotics to his Parkinson's, and the probiotic that took his Parkinson's score from a 35 down to a 20. "We are more microbial than we are human." ~ Martha Carlin Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  My Search for the Perfect Poop by Martha Carlin: https://www.amazon.com/My-Search-Perfect-Poop-Medicine/dp/B0GR96GSBM  Connected: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease by Martha Carlin:  https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Unseen-Forces-Chronic-Disease-ebook/dp/B0GX2Y7WDK?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1  Missing Microbes by Dr. Martin J. Blaser: https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Microbes-Overuse-Antibiotics-Fueling/dp/0805098100  The BioCollective: https://thebiocollective.com/  Open Biome: https://www.openbiome.org/  About Martha Carlin Martha Carlin is a citizen scientist, microbiome researcher, and systems thinker who turned a 20-year corporate career into one of the most distinctive voices in gut health today. The founder of BiotiQuest and The BioCollective, she has spoken at the White House Microbiome Initiative, given a TEDx talk, and collaborated with researchers at the University of Chicago, Caltech, and University College Cork. She is the author of My Search for the Perfect Poop and Connected: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease, and she writes regularly at her Substack, Martha's Quest. Connect with Martha Carlin Website: https://biotiquest.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthacarlin/  Substack: https://www.marthasquest.com/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

In the 1960s, researchers had people fast for 40 days straight. They expected some of them to die. Instead, their bodies adapted. My guest this week, Casey Ruff, has spent nearly two decades helping people understand what's actually fueling their bodies, and most of what he's found runs against everything we've been taught. A metabolic health coach who came up through lab testing before going all in on low-carb and carnivore approaches, Casey joins me to explain why the carbs you've been told you need for energy might be the very thing holding you back. Casey and I talk about research that rewrote his thinking. Why nearly every diet eventually fails. And, most importantly, how your body is built to run on fat far better than you'd expect. "Every diet fails. You do a diet and sure, you're going to lose weight, but after a while, your cravings get bigger, and your energy starts to go down." ~ Casey Ruff Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung: https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258 The Cholesterol Code: https://www.amazon.com/Cholesterol-Code-Jennifer-Isenhart/dp/B0GS8ZFCYN Toxic Superfoods by Sally K. Norton: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Superfoods-Oxalate-Overload-Sick/dp/0593139585 About Casey Ruff Casey Ruff is a metabolic health coach who has been a certified personal trainer since 2007 and has helped thousands of clients transform their health through movement, nutrition, and lifestyle. He came up running metabolic testing programs before specializing in low-carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore approaches. After being laid off during the 2020 pandemic, he and his wife Bethany started Boundless Body, the coaching company they run together out of South Jordan, Utah, where he also hosts the Boundless Body Radio podcast. Connect with Casey Ruff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyboundlessbody/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-ruff-38318a1b1/ Website: https://www.myboundlessbody.com/ Connect with Chris Burres Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

About a quarter of adults in the United States now take at least four prescriptions a day. Most of them take more. Yet outside of antibiotics, almost nothing on the shelf is meant to cure you. Closing that gap is what Danese Rexroad does. As Chief Clinical Officer at Ways2Well, she goes upstream of disease, asking why the body is breaking down rather than writing another script to cover it. Her belief is that the choices you make in your 30s and 40s decide whether you spend your 80s in the gym or in a nursing home.  We get into why perimenopause is hitting women in their 30s, and the bioidentical hormone study she says got it all wrong. She walks me through the trauma-room moment that flipped her thinking on the root cause. We also talk about her work with Jelly Roll, who walked in on 27 prescriptions and walked out on three. "The average American is on at least four prescriptions. None of those are curative." ~ Danese Rexroad Support the show and get 50% off olive oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  ReviveRx Pharmacy: https://reviverx.com/  About Danese Rexroad Danese Rexroad, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a native Texan who earned her BSN from Lamar University and her MSN from Chamberlain University. She built her early career in emergency medicine, trauma, and reconstructive surgery before moving toward functional and preventive care. Functional medicine certified, she has spent the last decade focused on root-cause work in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and regenerative medicine, and now leads the clinical team at Ways2Well. Connect with Danese Rexroad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saima_danese/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danese-rexroad-msn-fnp-c-08705b157/  Website: https://ways2well.com/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

What do you think is the main cause of disability for women under 50? Is it cancer? Or maybe depression? Is it perhaps back pain? No. None of the above. The leading cause is migraine. Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett has spent her career staring at that fact from the inside. Only one in twenty people who have migraine ever gets properly diagnosed, and the rest spend years calling it tension or stress or sinus pressure while their brains discreetly change in the background. Two headache days a week is all it takes to start the damage. Amelia and I get into the four biological systems she's identified as the root causes of migraine, as well as why the standard "pop a pill and power through" approach has let millions of women around the world down. "Migraine is the number one cause of disability in women under 50. That is a huge impact on women who are right in the prime of their lives." ~ Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Dr. Barrett's early interest in medicine and the brain 05:28 Med school, learning to fly, and the road to neurology 09:42 How often does a migraine go undiagnosed? 12:22 What happens to the brain with frequent headaches 19:22 White matter lesions and what they signal 24:56 Where conventional migraine treatment falls short 30:25 How DNA points to the four systems behind migraine 34:46 The link between migraine and dementia 36:20 How mitochondria fit into migraine 41:30 Taking melatonin compared to a common migraine drug 45:30 Why trial and error doesn't work for migraine 53:53 Wrap-up questions and where to find Dr. Barrett Resources Mentioned  The Headache Quiz: https://theheadachequiz.com/  Migraine Relief Code podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/migraine-relief-code-with-dr-amelia-scott-barrett-md/id1793802899  Decode Your Migraine by Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett ( coming summer 2026): https://migrainereliefcode.com/book  About Amelia Scott Barrett Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett is a Stanford-trained, board-certified neurologist and the founder of Migraine Relief Code, a precision-medicine program that uses genetic testing and functional medicine to address the root causes of migraine. A TEDx speaker and the author of the forthcoming book Align, she has spent her career bridging conventional neurology with nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, and DNA-based protocols. Her work has been featured in Business Insider and Women's World. She lives and practices in Lone Tree, Colorado. Connect with Amelia Scott Barrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliascottbarrettmd/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ameliascottbarrettmd  Website: https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Disclaimer The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

You can test negative for Lyme over and over. Your bloodwork can look fine. Even your doctor can tell you it's just stress. Meanwhile, the infection keeps doing damage. An estimated 3.5 million Americans go through this every year. Dr. Myriah Hinchey knows that better than most. She was bitten by a tick when she was around ten. Her Lyme test came back negative, and she was sent home. What followed were decades of strange anxiety and brain fog she couldn't explain, until everything finally crashed in her mid-thirties, and even her doctor brushed her off. She had to diagnose herself. Myriah and I get into why the testing for so many of these conditions misses what's going on, and how chronic infections sit underneath everything from autoimmune disease to neurological symptoms that most doctors blame on something else. "Your body doesn't turn on you for no reason. There's always something. Find it." ~ Dr. Myriah Hinchey Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 *In This Episode:"* 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Dr. Hinchey's path to naturopathy 06:36 Growing up in Lebanon, Connecticut 11:47 How Dr. Hinchey ended up focusing on Lyme 15:40 Treating Lyme in the real world vs. school 17:15 Why one dose of doxycycline isn't enough 19:04 What the standard Lyme test misses 27:57 Why some people get chronic illness, and others don't 36:41 Dr. Hinchey's Lyme story 44:02 Stephen Buhner and the herbal protocol 46:33 Why antibiotics alone can't clear Lyme 49:56 The real cause behind most autoimmune diagnoses 56:11 How underdiagnosed Lyme really is 59:48 Why a quick herbal cleanse won't fix chronic illness 1:06:14 Wrap-up and where to find Dr. Hinchey Resources Mentioned  Healing Lyme by Stephen Harrod Buhner: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Lyme-Borreliosis-Coinfections-Rickettsiosis/dp/0970869649  IGeneX: https://igenex.com/  Galaxy Diagnostics: https://www.galaxydx.com/  International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS): https://www.ilads.org/  Tao Vitality: https://taovitality.com/  Lyme Core Botanicals: https://lymecore.com/  Lymebytes Podcast and Symposium: https://lymebytes.com/  About Dr. Myriah Hinchey Dr. Myriah Hinchey is a naturopathic physician with more than 17 years of experience treating Lyme disease and chronic tick-borne illness. A graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, she is the medical director of Tao Vitality in Hebron, Connecticut, and the founder of LymeCore Botanicals, an herbal medicine company built around the protocols she developed treating her own Lyme. She is also the creator of Lymebytes, a podcast and annual symposium for patients and practitioners working through chronic and complex illness. Connect with Dr. Myriah Hinchey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmyriahhinchey  YouTube: http://youtube.com/@DrMyriahHinchey  Website: https://drhinchey.com/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Whatever shows up in your bloodwork has usually been building for a long time. The problem with modern medicine is that it steps in at the end of that process, not the beginning. Dr. John Douillard keeps coming back to one single question. Why do we wait so long? Forty years as a chiropractor and Ayurvedic practitioner have convinced him that the body starts dropping hints well before anything shows up on a test, and that most of us have been taught to wave those hints away until there's a real problem to deal with. We dig into where the trouble usually starts, why so much of it traces back to your gut, and what a system that's been around for 5,000 years figured out about the body that our lab work still tends to miss. "Change the environment, change the host, let the body fight its own battles." ~ Dr. John Douillard Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Eat Wheat by Dr. John Douillard: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Wheat-Scientific-Clinically-Proven-Approach/dp/1683500091 The 3-Season Diet by Dr. John Douillard: https://www.amazon.com/3-Season-Diet-Nature-Intended-Cravings/dp/0609805436 Grain Brain by David Perlmutter (referenced): https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Brains/dp/031623480X LifeSpa Lymph Quiz: https://lifespa.com/health-topics/lymphatic-system/cleanse-lymphatic-system/ About John Douillard Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine, and the founder of LifeSpa.com, one of the largest Ayurvedic wellness resources online. A former ski racer and Ironman triathlete, he studied Vedic medicine in India and built his career pairing that tradition with modern science. He's written seven books, including the bestseller Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet, appeared repeatedly on the Dr. Oz Show, and served as Director of Player Development for the NBA's New Jersey Nets. Connect with John Douillard Website: https://lifespa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnDouillardsLifeSpa Connect with Chris Burres Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Disclaimer The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

At 13, Randal read a science fiction novel and set out to upload a human brain. The surprising part is how far he's gotten. Dr. Randal Koene is a computational neuroscientist and the founder of the Carbon Copies Foundation, a nonprofit working to preserve and one day emulate the human brain. Not long ago, the idea of keeping someone's memory and identity alive past death sat squarely in the realm of science fiction. Randal is one of the people trying to drag it into the lab. Chris asks him how any of this would work, and Randal explains it in plain terms. Does who you are come down to the brain alone? What can split-brain studies tell us about consciousness being something we narrate to ourselves? And would an uploaded mind still need to sleep? Find out in this episode. "What we experience as consciousness is to a large degree a narrative, a story that we tell ourselves." ~ Dr. Randal Koene Support the show and get 50% off Olive oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Growing up between nuclear reactors and CERN 05:02 The Arthur C. Clarke novel that started it all 11:33 Why he studied physics and AI before neuroscience 14:04 Founding the Carbon Copies Foundation 17:22 How AI changed the conversation around brain emulation 22:34 Randal’s position on consciousness 27:17 What split-brain patients reveal about the self 32:58 Working with animals on brain emulation 39:57 Creating a virtual brain of a fruit fly 44:53 Would an uploaded brain still need sleep? 52:08 The Matrix problem with transferring memories 54:54 Parallels between Neuralink and Carbon Copies 1:00:48 Wrap up questions Resources Mentioned  The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke: https://www.amazon.com/City-Stars-Millennium-SF-Masterworks/dp/1857987632  The Brain Emulation Challenge: https://carboncopies.org/Research/BrainGenix/Challenge/Overview/  About Randal Koene Dr. Randal Koene earned his PhD in Computational Neuroscience from McGill University and later became a research professor at Boston University's Center for Memory and Brain. He proposed the term "whole brain emulation" back in 2000 and helped shape the first scientific roadmap toward it. He went on to found the Carbon Copies Foundation, where he leads the research effort to build tools and methods that could one day allow a mind to continue beyond the body it began in. Connect with Randal Koene Website: https://carboncopies.org/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randalkoene/  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Disclaimer The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Over the last couple of decades, testosterone levels in men have been declining by 1% every year. Twenty more years of that, and we could be looking at a fully infertile male population. That's what Dr. Tracy Gapin has been sounding the alarm on for years. A board-certified urologist who spent 20+ years in traditional medicine before walking away in 2020, Dr. Gapin founded Peak Launch to address what most doctors won't: the root cause of the symptom. Today's conversation digs into why standard testosterone reference ranges are basically worthless and why "normal" labs are lulling men into a false sense of security. Dr. Gapin also shares what most high performers get wrong about their hormones, their gut health, and the slow cortisol creep nobody warns them about. "A 50-year-old man today has a testosterone level that's about half of what a 50-year-old man had 20 to 30 years ago, and it's declining by about 1% every year." ~ Dr. Tracy Gapin Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned  Doctor 2.0 by Dr. Tracy Gapin (coming October 2026): https://drtracygapin.com/  High Performance Health Handbook (free guide): https://peaklaunch.com/guide  About Tracy Gapin Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist and performance medicine expert with over 25 years of clinical experience. After two decades in traditional men's health, he left the system in 2020 to build something better. Today, he runs Peak Launch, where he uses precision data and lifestyle medicine to help high performers fix the hormones, gut health, and sleep issues most doctors miss. He's also the founder of Peak Launch Institute, training the next generation of physicians, and the author of Male 2.0, with his second book Doctor 2.0, set to release in October 2026. Connect with Tracy Gapin Website: https://peaklaunch.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTracyGapin  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Disclaimer The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

What do you do when the medical system you were trained to trust can't save your own daughter?

That's the question Dr. Aaron Hartman ran into the day he met his foster daughter Anna. She came into the world facing more than her share of challenges, and doctors told the Hartmans she wouldn't walk, talk, or crawl.

When the standard recommendation came down to a feeding tube and a string of surgeries, Aaron and his wife said no. They were reported to Child Protective Services for wanting to feed their daughter food instead.

Anna is now 20, and she walks and talks just fine. Her story rebuilt her father's entire approach to medicine. Aaron sits down with Chris to talk about what he's learned along the way and the role healthy fats play in healing the brain. They discuss how the pharmaceutical research world really works from the inside and why purpose may be the most underrated longevity tool we have.

"Your body was made to heal. You were made for health. Your body was made to self-heal and self-repair." ~ Aaron Hartman, MD

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Resources Mentioned

UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds by Aaron Hartman, MD: https://uncurablebook.com/ 

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/0iLD2ZSP

Blue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/ 

About Aaron Hartman

Aaron Hartman, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. He's the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he treats patients other doctors have given up on. Over the last 15 years, he's been the principal investigator on more than 70 clinical trials, taught the next generation of physicians as an associate professor, and built a practice that pulls patients from across the country. He's the author of UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds and the host of the Made for Health podcast.

Connect with Aaron Hartman

Website: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanmd  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD 

Connect with Chris Burres 

Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres 

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

You can stack every supplement, peptide, and biohack out there. It still won't fix the one thing wearing most of us down faster than any of it: unresolved stress and trauma.

Dr. Bhargav Patel has spent his career studying how that wear and tear shows up in the brain, the body, and the lifespan, none of which a standard lab test will flag. He's one of the few doctors who treat the mind as part of the body rather than something separate from it.

He walks us through the framework behind trauma recovery, why SSRIs work for reasons most people get wrong, and how processing trauma can hit 75% recovery rates. AI in healthcare comes up, too, along with why hallucinations are baked into every LLM and just how wide the mental health access gap is in the U.S.

"Supplements aren’t the core of your longevity regimen. They're the last 5 to 10%. The 90% is the core health things we all know we should do: exercise, sleep, and eat well." ~ Dr. Bhargav Patel

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Resources Mentioned

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313183/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/

The Hypomanic Edge by John D. Gartner: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Hypomanic-Edge/John-D-Gartner/9780743243452

MyPEAK Supplements: https://www.mypeaksupplements.com/ 

About Bhargav Patel

Dr. Bhargav Patel is a board-certified psychiatrist and NIMH-funded Child and Adolescent Psychiatry research fellow at Brown University. He's the founder of Sage Psychiatric Professionals and serves as Founding Medical Director and Director of AI Decision Support at Sully.ai. He's also the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of MyPEAK. His upcoming book, Trauma Transformed, looks at how the brain actually heals from trauma, and what most of us get wrong about the process.

Connect with Bhargav Patel

Website: https://www.bhargavpatelmd.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargav-b-patel 

Newsletter: https://bhargavpatelmd.beehiiv.com/ 

Connect with Chris Burres 

Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

74% of American adults are overweight. 42% are clinically obese. And almost every one of them can list the foods they shouldn't be eating. So, what's actually going on?

That's what started bugging Matty Lansdown when he was working as a cancer researcher and noticed something weird: 80% of the patients walking through the door were overweight, and every one of them already knew their diet was a mess. Knowing clearly wasn't the problem, but something was. That something pulled him out of the lab and into a completely different career.

Today, Matty unpacks why diets keep failing people over and over, how the stuff that happens to us as kids shows up later as the food we can't put down, and why there's a little rebel inside all of us that will burn down anything good unless we give it somewhere to play. 

"Food is often used as a distraction or a suppressant, to be able to avoid feeling feelings that are heavy that we don't know what to do with." ~ Matty Lansdown

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Resources Mentioned

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313183/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/ 

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

About Matty Lansdown

Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist, and emotional and binge eating coach with over 10 years of experience. After working in a nutritional epigenetics lab servicing elite athletes and spending years on cancer research teams, he left corporate science to focus on the real driver behind weight loss: emotional patterns and mindset. He's worked with 200+ clients and hosts The Real Weight Loss Coach podcast.

Connect with Matty Lansdown

Website: https://mattylansdown.com/ 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-weight-loss-coach/id1450212088 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.weight.loss.coach/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealweightlosscoach 

Connect with Chris Burres 

Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

You run every test your doctor orders. They all come back fine. But fine compared to who? Compared to the average person, that's anything but healthy.

That's the problem Jeffrey Gaal has spent decades thinking about. Through his work at Genetic LifeSpan, he's leading the charge to move people away from outdated benchmarks and into a new era of testing that shows what's happening inside the cell.

Jeffrey walks us through the AgeCode test, which combines genetic predisposition, methylation epigenetics, and intracellular micronutrient data into a 120-page report covering biological age, pace of aging, and 11 key organ systems. 

The conversation digs into why a vitamin D reading of 95 can still mean you're critically low at the cellular level, why most of modern medicine is sick care wearing a healthcare label, and why discernment is the greatest gift any of us has.

"We don't have a healthcare system. We have a sick care system. We are in the disease management business. We are not in getting people well." ~ Jeffrey Gaal

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Resources Mentioned 

AgeCode by Genetic LifeSpan: 

https://www.geneticlifespan.com/ 

About Jeffrey Gaal

Jeffrey Gaal is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Genetic LifeSpan, a biotechnology company pioneering personalized medicine through epigenetics and genomic science. With 36 years across engineering, wellness, regenerative medicine, and biohacking, Jeffrey is a Quantum Practitioner and international keynote speaker on a mission to empower people to take control of their health and live with higher consciousness.

Connect with Jeffrey Gaal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreymgaal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gaal-5069996

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://www.geneticlifespan.com/ 

Connect with Chris Burres 

Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in!

Most people think aging is something that happens to them. Jean Titus thinks that's the first mistake.

Growing up in Liberia, Jean lost his mother to cancer, left a finance career that paid well but meant nothing, and spent years quietly rebuilding himself from the ground up. By the time a candid beach photo his daughter took went viral with 40,000 likes, he had already done the work. The audience just caught up.

Jean gets into the mindset that separates people who actually change from people who stay stuck, why chasing money and status is the path of least resistance, and the three things he does every single day to stay sharp, lean, and purposeful well into the years most people start to coast.

"No one owes you an opportunity. You create your own opportunities if you're good enough." ~ Jean Titus

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Resources Mentioned 

Unlimited: Break the Chains, Live with Intention, Leave Nothing on the Table by Jean Titus https://titusunlimited.com/products/copy-complete-minerals

About Jean Titus 

Jean Titus, known as Titus Unlimited, is a high-performance wellness coach, author, and founder of Unlimited Supplements. At six foot one and 7% body fat, he embodies the philosophy he teaches. With nearly 1 million followers and over 200 million video views, Jean shares his approach to a disciplined mindset, nutrition, and longevity with a global audience. He is the author of Unlimited: Break the Chains, Live with Intention, Leave Nothing on the Table, and his work has been featured in Muscle and Fitness, ESPN, AARP, and CBS. His mission is to help people realize that true wealth begins with health.

Connect with Jean Titus 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titusunlimited/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TitusUnlimited/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@titusunlimited 

Website: https://titusunlimited.com/

Connect with Chris Burres 

Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Are you feeling burnt out despite your best efforts to optimize every aspect of your life? It’s easy to get caught in the cycle of chasing success, only to find yourself anxious, disconnected, and unfulfilled. 

Today’s guest, Pavel Aeon, shares how he went from achieving business success to feeling deeply unfulfilled, and how he embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery.

Pavel spent 60 days in total darkness to reset his mind and spirit, and now teaches high achievers how to achieve balance and live with purpose. He reveals the powerful impact of disconnecting from the chaos of everyday life to find true inner peace. 

You’ll discover the importance of balancing material success with spiritual growth, the need to reset both the mind and body through intentional practices, and how embracing solitude can lead to profound clarity. 

“There is no more powerful medicine than facing your darkness to redefine your light.” Pavel Aeon

 

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Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Earth 2.0 Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/earth2 

About Pavel Aeon

Pavel is a transformation architect and the founder of Earth 2.0, a movement designed to help individuals redefine success and find balance in their lives. With a background in entrepreneurship, Pavel sold his multi-million dollar business and turned his attention to deep spiritual work. Through immersive experiences, he helps high achievers from all walks of life unlock true transformation by focusing on inner peace and personal growth. Pavel is passionate about creating immersive workshops, retreats, and experiences that help people live healthier, happier, and more harmonious lives.

Connect with Pavel Aeon:

- Website: https://www.upperaeon.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noaaonofficial/ 

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Have you been eating less, working out more, and still can't seem to shed a single pound? I sat down with Dani Conway to explore why traditional dieting is actually working against your body. Dani overcame a 65-pound weight struggle and severe hormone dysfunction and now helps midlife women do the same.

You'll discover why calorie restriction and intermittent fasting are two of the biggest fat-loss mistakes women over 40 make. Dani shares how decades of yo-yo dieting actually downregulate your metabolism, making conventional diets progressively less effective. 

She explains why fixing your gut and detoxification pathways should come before addressing hormones. We also cover why protein intake (at least 30–40g per meal) is non-negotiable for body recomposition and how resistance training paired with the right nutrition strategy is the true path to the lean, strong body most women are working so hard for. 
 

“Eating less to weigh less is not metabolic nutrition, but eating more to weigh less is metabolic nutrition.” Dani Conway

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Resources:

The Wellness Collective Community: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/ 

Weight Loss Accelerator Program: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/group-coaching-and-accountability/ 

About Dani Conway

Dani Conway is a board-certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and the founder of The Fat Burn Formula for Women Over 40. With over two decades of experience in hormone optimization, metabolic nutrition, and sustainable fat loss, Dani helps midlife women achieve their health goals without following restrictive diets. She specializes in rebalancing hormones, improving digestion, and creating personalized nutrition plans that allow her clients to thrive.

Connect with Dani Conway

Website: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniconwayofficial/  

Email: [email protected]

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Your body has everything it needs to heal itself. You just need to know how to activate it. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Riley to explore a powerful concept that could reshape how we think about aging, recovery, and disease. 

Ryan breaks down how stem cells function as the body’s natural repair system and why most of us are operating with far fewer of them than we should. We also dig into the science behind endogenous stem cell mobilization and how simple daily habits and targeted supplementation can support long-term health. 

We discuss how lifestyle habits like cold plunging, red light therapy, and community connection mobilize your own stem cells. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a new perspective on longevity, not as avoiding death, but as maximizing life.

“Stem cells are at the heart of the repair system of the body.” Ryan Riley

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About Ryan Riley

Ryan Riley is the CEO of STEMREGEN and a seasoned entrepreneur in the health and wellness space. He previously founded CellCore Biosciences, scaling it to nearly $50 million in revenue before its $200 million acquisition. Ryan specializes in bringing science-backed innovations to market, with a current focus on stem cell activation and longevity. His mission is to help people enhance their body’s natural repair systems and improve long-term health outcomes.

Connect with Ryan Riley:

- Website: https://fifthhammer.com 

- Company: https://www.stemregen.co/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.riley.fh/   

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

What if aging isn’t inevitable but measurable, predictable, and even reversible? In this episode, I sit down with Alina Su to unpack the real science behind biological age and what it actually means for your health and lifespan. 

We go beyond surface-level “anti-aging” advice and dive into how your organs age differently, why most longevity tests are flawed, and how inflammation accelerates aging. Alina introduces a new data-driven approach to age testing that can pinpoint exactly what’s aging in your body.

You’ll learn how lifestyle changes, not just advanced therapies, can dramatically reverse aging markers. We also explore cutting-edge treatments like plasmapheresis and what’s coming next in longevity science. You don’t need to guess anymore. Aging can be measured, targeted, and improved.

“Chronic inflammation is a key and root cause of aging. If you're able to control chronic inflammation, you’ll stimulate yourself to regenerate good cells in your body again.” Alina Su

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About Alina Su

Alina Su is the founder and CEO of Generation Lab, a biotech company focused on advancing precision longevity medicine. She studied at UC Berkeley and Harvard Medical School, where she worked alongside leading researchers in aging science. Alina specializes in translating cutting-edge research into real-world applications that help people measure and improve their biological age. Her mission is to shift longevity from guesswork to data-driven health optimization.

Connect with Alina Su:

Website: https://www.generationlab.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinasu

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Do you feel like age is slowing you down? In this episode, we’re tackling the common misconception that muscle and longevity are at odds. Joining me is Tom Terwilliger, a former Mr. America, bestselling author, and longevity empowerment coach. 

Tom shares how we can break free from age-related limitations, build lasting strength, and embrace a mindset of growth at any stage of life. He reveals how the combination of strength training, nutrition, and mental resilience can not only combat the effects of aging but also reverse many of them. 

Tom also shares his personal journey from bodybuilding to embracing longevity, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to break through limitations and redefine what’s possible as they age. Whether you're in your 30s or beyond, this episode is packed with proven strategies to enhance your physical and mental well-being.

 “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” Tom Terwilliger

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Mentioned Resources:

Join Tom's community and get biweekly performance signals on how to monitor your health before issues arise: https://getperformancesignals.com/  

Seven Rules of Achievement from Vision to Action by Tom Terwilliger: https://a.co/d/0fN7pqaU 

About Tom Terwilliger

Tom Terwilliger is a bestselling author, international speaker, and former bodybuilder. Tom has spent the past 30+ years practicing, advocating, and preaching the benefits of exercise and peak performance living. Known as “The Achievement Mentor,” he is a leading authority on the Science of Achievement. Tom integrates fitness, science, and mindset mastery to help high achievers optimize their healthspan. 

Connect with Tom Terwilliger:

Website: https://highachieversuniversity.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_terwilliger/ 

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

What if the current rise in childhood anxiety, ADHD, and chronic diseases isn’t a result of genetics, but a broken food and medical system we’ve normalized? In today’s episode, Dr. Elisa Song, an integrative pediatrician, reveals how our overfed yet undernourished children are suffering from a medical and dietary crisis. 

We discuss the alarming rise of childhood mental health and physical conditions that can be traced back to the modern food system and medical practices. Dr. Elisa explains why children today are biologically undernourished despite consuming more food than ever before. 

She highlights the critical role gut health plays in shaping children’s behavior, mental clarity, and immunity. If you're concerned about the well-being of your child in a world of processed foods and overmedication, this episode provides the tools to start making meaningful changes today.

 “I'm not saying don't give those babies antibiotics or antacid medications. I’m saying make sure they are absolutely necessary, and then restore their microbiome with infant-specific prebiotics and probiotics,” Dr. Elisa Song.

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Mentioned Resources:

Dr. Elisa’s Book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: https://a.co/d/05xmuFnr

Kids’ Supplements Line: https://healthykidshappykids.com/pages/store 

InsightTimer 5-Minute Meditation App: https://insighttimer.com/meganwinkler/guided-meditations/5-minute-breathing-meditation 

About Dr. Elisa Song

Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician trained at Stanford, NYU, and UCSF. As the founder of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, Dr. Elisa empowers families to address the root causes of childhood illness with a holistic, integrative approach. With decades of experience, she has become a leading voice in pediatric functional medicine.

Connect with Dr. Elisa Song:

Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/ 

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in.

You've likely heard that plastics are a major environmental threat, but what if the science doesn’t align with what you’ve been told? In today’s episode, we’re setting the record straight about microplastics and the myths surrounding them.

I speak with Dr. Chris DeArmitt, a material scientist with decades of experience, who uncovers the real truth about plastics, degradation, and the impact of misinformation on public opinion.

Dr. Chris also warns that some microplastics studies use flawed detection methods and emphasizes the need for evidence-based environmental policies. Join us as we explore the science behind plastics, common misconceptions, and the facts you need to make decisions.

 “Your confidence in science should be proportional to the evidence you have, not based on a headline you read.”— Dr. Chris DeArmitt

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Mentioned Resources:

Dr. Chris’ Book, Shattering The Plastics Illusion: https://plasticsresearchcouncil.com/

Dr. Chris’ Book, The Plastics Paradox: https://phantomplastics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/The-Plastics-Paradox-English.pdf 

Polymer Durability: Degradation, Stabilization, and Lifetime Prediction: https://a.co/d/0ay08xDG 

RUBBISH! The Archaeology of Garbage: https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/RUBBISH-Archaeology-Garbage-What-Tells-Ourselves/30890343566/bd

Indirect Food Additives and Polymers: Migration and Toxicology: https://www.routledge.com/Indirect-Food-Additives-and-Polymers-Migration-and-Toxicology/Sheftel/p/book/9781566704991 

 

About Dr. Chris DeArmitt

Dr. Chris DeArmitt, PhD, FRSC, FIMMM, is a highly regarded scientist in the field of material science, specializing in polymer research and microplastics. He has consulted for major companies like LEGO and Apple, helping them solve complex material challenges. His work centers on dispelling myths about plastics and promoting evidence-based environmental policy.

Connect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt

Website: https://plasticsresearchcouncil.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt 

Website: https://phantomplastics.com/ 

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. 

You don’t lose your fitness or metabolism with age. You lower the standards, reduce activity, and abandon the identity that built your younger physique. Today, I’m joined by performance coach Josiah Novak to explore how high performers can reclaim their fitness, health, and mental edge.

With over 20 years of experience, Josiah has worked with thousands of clients, guiding them through transformations that extend well beyond just physical appearance. His holistic approach blends strength training, body composition science, and habit psychology for long-term high performance.

We discuss the importance of strength training, not just for muscle growth, but for overall metabolic health and injury prevention. Josiah also offers simple but effective training strategies that fit into busy schedules without compromising results.

 "Fitness can be the lowest-hanging fruit in your day-to-day to improve all parts of your life, especially your mental and relationship health " — Josiah Novak.

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Mentioned Resources:

True Body Transformation Calculator: https://www.truebodytransformation.com/calculator

True Transformation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-transformation-podcast/id1205082042  

About Josiah Novak

Josiah Novak is the founder of True Transformation and has helped thousands of individuals, particularly former athletes, regain control of their fitness and health. He blends strength training, psychology, and nutrition to empower clients to achieve sustainable transformations. Josiah is also a sought-after speaker and coach in the health and fitness industry.

Connect with Josiah Novak

Website: https://thetruetransformation.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahfitness/ 

 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

You can't live a longer, healthier life without removing the hidden toxins that are shortening your health span. My guest, Kyle Hulbert, explains how a high toxin burden reverses our efforts to optimize our diet and exercise.

Kyle is a wellness coach, integrative nutritionist, and the CEO of The Longevity Center, where he’s helped over 1500 people detox, heal, and reclaim their vitality. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey of discovering how toxins, particularly heavy metals, played a significant role in his own health struggles. 

From severe fatigue to brain fog and joint pain, Kyle’s symptoms worsened despite living a clean lifestyle. You’ll learn about the cutting-edge detox techniques that helped him, and how you can apply them to restore your own vitality.

 "The reason you test is you don't wanna go after a target that you don't need to go after. You don't need to spend money trying to detox something that you don't have" — Kyle Hulbert

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About Kyle Hulbert

Kyle Hulbert is a certified wellness coach, nutrition coach, and personal trainer, all through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). With certifications in various biohacking and detox protocols, Kyle’s approach to wellness has helped him and countless others optimize longevity by eliminating hidden toxins, particularly heavy metals.

Connect with Kyle Hulbert

- The Longevity Center: https://www.thelcoa.com/  

- Longevity Unlocked Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-unlocked/id1727734924  

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityunlockedpod/ 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

What if the root cause of your health issues isn’t your hormones, age, or genetics, but chronic inflammation driven by what you eat every single day?

I sit down with Dr. Rob Kiltz, an OB-GYN who challenges conventional medical thinking at its core. From his health struggles to building one of the largest fertility clinics in the U.S., he shares how modern diets are driving infertility, chronic disease, and metabolic dysfunction. Radical dietary shifts are helping his patients reclaim their health and even conceive naturally.

We also explore the controversial science behind inflammation, fat metabolism, and fertility, along with real-world cases that defy traditional expectations. If you’re questioning what “healthy” really means or looking for a new lens on longevity and reproduction, this conversation is for you!

 

"All disease is just an allergy. You just can't see the redness, swelling, damage, heat, and pain" — Dr. Rob Kiltz

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About Dr. Rob Kiltz:

Dr. Rob Kiltz is a double board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and the founder of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most affordable IVF centers in the United States. With decades of experience, he integrates Eastern and Western medicine to support fertility, metabolic health, and overall wellness. He is widely known for advocating dietary and lifestyle approaches, including the carnivore diet, to address chronic inflammation and reproductive challenges.

Connect with Dr. Rob Kiltz:

- Website: https://www.drkiltz.com/ 

- CNY Fertility: https://www.cnyfertility.com/ 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Is bone loss inevitable after age 50? And is osteoporosis always a calcium problem, or is the real reason bones break hidden behind drug marketing? My guest today, Debi Robinson, a functional bone health expert and certified yoga therapist, is here to challenge the way we understand and treat bone health.

After undergoing a total hip replacement at just 51, Debi dedicated her life to helping women build strong, fracture-resistant bones naturally. She shares her insights on why conventional care, including pills and DEXA scans, isn't enough and what truly works for bone health.

Debi reveals key lifestyle strategies that can help you avoid fractures and improve bone quality without relying on medication. Tune in to hear her holistic approach and learn how you can start strengthening your bones today!

 

"Medications do not build structural bone that makes you less likely to fracture. You have to get to the root causes of the why you're losing bone in the first place." — Debi Robinson.

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Debi’s Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stronger-bones-lifestyle-osteoporosis-osteopenia-bone/id1661684413  

Join the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community: https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/  

About Debi Robinson:

Debi Robinson is a bone health expert and the host of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. Debi has dedicated herself to helping women with osteoporosis and osteopenia build strong bones naturally. She combines yoga therapy, functional lab testing, and science-based lifestyle strategies to improve bone health and empower women to take control of their well-being at any stage of life.

Connect with Debi Robinson:

- Website: https://debirobinson.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debirobinsonwellness/  

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

What if a single food could improve your energy, detoxify your body, and support healthy aging? Spirulina and chlorella, two types of algae, are packed with nutrients that can fuel your mitochondria and enhance longevity. But, despite their powerful health benefits, they’re still underappreciated in many circles.

In this episode, I speak with Catharine Arnston PhD, a pioneer in the algae nutrition space, who reveals how spirulina and chlorella are essential for restoring cellular energy and reducing inflammation. Catharine shares her personal journey from a business career to becoming a longevity expert. She explains why algae is the key to reversing the damage caused by modern diets. 

We explore the science of how these algae support mitochondrial health, detoxification, and immune function. You’ll also learn how you can easily incorporate spirulina and chlorella into your daily diet for better health. 

"Algae is the most nutrient-dense food in the world. It has a thousand times more nutrition than any other fruit or vegetable in the world." 

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About Catharine Arnston PhD:

Catharine Arnston PhD is a renowned expert in algae nutrition, with over a decade of research into spirulina and chlorella. A former corporate business leader, she transitioned to focus on longevity and cellular health after a personal health crisis in her family. She is the founder of ENERGYbits and is recognized for her expertise in teaching the science behind algae's benefits for energy, detoxification, and healthy aging.

Connect with Catharine Arnston PhD:

- Website: http://energybits.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energybits/ 

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENERGYbits/ 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.