How a Keto Diet Can Potentially Help People Get Off Psychiatric Medications | Matthew Bernstein, MD

How a Keto Diet Can Potentially Help People Get Off Psychiatric Medications | Matthew Bernstein, MD

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 [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 [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/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd/]  Website: https://accordmh.com/ [https://accordmh.com/]  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ [https://www.myvitalc.com/]  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ [http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc [https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres [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 Can We Learn From the Most Genetically Modified Human Alive? | Liz Parrish

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 [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 [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 [https://www.instagram.com/lizlparrish]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizlparrish [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizlparrish]  Website: https://bioviva-science.com/ [https://bioviva-science.com/] Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ [https://www.myvitalc.com/]  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ [http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc [https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres [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 Fight Prostate Cancer Without Losing What Makes You a Man With Dr. Stephen Petteruti

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 [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 [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 [https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122]  The PIVOT Trial, New England Journal of Medicine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32089359/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32089359/]  Intellectual Medicine: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com [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 [https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualmedicine [https://www.instagram.com/intellectualmedicine]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intellectualmedicine [https://www.youtube.com/@intellectualmedicine]  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ [https://www.myvitalc.com/]  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ [http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc [https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres [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 Glasses Are Making Your Eyes Lazier and Vision Worse With Dr. Bryce Appelbaum

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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566] Resources Mentioned  ScreenFit: https://www.screenfit.com [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 [https://www.myvisionfirst.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum [https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum [https://www.youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum] Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ [https://www.myvitalc.com/]  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ [http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc [https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres [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.

How 140 Genes Can Tell You Everything About Your Health With Dr. Sam Shay

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 [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 [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/ [https://thednadecoded.com/] FitGenes USA: https://fitgenesusa.com/ [https://fitgenesusa.com/] Previous Episode with Dr. Sam Shay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tm1OdV5T7g [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/ [https://drsamshay.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/ [https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tenpointwellness [https://www.youtube.com/tenpointwellness]  Connect with Chris Burres  Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ [https://www.myvitalc.com/]  Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ [http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ [https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc [https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres [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.