Why Your Bloodwork May Be Lying To You With Jeffrey Gaal

How the Way You Breathe Is Shortening Your Life With Dr. John Douillard

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 [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 [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 [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 [https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Brains/dp/031623480X]  LifeSpa Lymph Quiz: https://lifespa.com/health-topics/lymphatic-system/cleanse-lymphatic-system/ [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/ [https://lifespa.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/ [https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnDouillardsLifeSpa [https://www.youtube.com/@JohnDouillardsLifeSpa]  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] 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.

The Scientist Trying to Upload the Human Brain With Dr. Randal Koene

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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566] Resources Mentioned The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke: https://www.amazon.com/City-Stars-Millennium-SF-Masterworks/dp/1857987632 [https://www.amazon.com/City-Stars-Millennium-SF-Masterworks/dp/1857987632] The Brain Emulation Challenge: https://carboncopies.org/Research/BrainGenix/Challenge/Overview [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 [https://carboncopies.org]/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randalkoene [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randalkoene] 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] 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.

The Entire Male Population Could Be Infertile in 20 Years, Here's Why | Dr. Tracy Gapin

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 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 [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/ [https://drtracygapin.com/] High Performance Health Handbook (free guide): https://peaklaunch.com/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/ [https://peaklaunch.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/ [https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTracyGapin [https://www.youtube.com/@DrTracyGapin] 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] 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.

The Daughter Who Rewrote a Doctor’s Entire Approach to Medicine With Aaron Hartman, MD

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 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 UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds by Aaron Hartman, MD: https://uncurablebook.com/ [https://uncurablebook.com/]  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/0iLD2ZSP [https://a.co/d/0iLD2ZSP] Blue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/ [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/ [https://aaronhartmanmd.com/]   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanmd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanmd]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/]    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD [https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD]  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]  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.

Why Trauma Ages You Faster Than Sugar, Stress, Or Sleep Loss With Dr. Bhargav Patel

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 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 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/ [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 [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Hypomanic-Edge/John-D-Gartner/9780743243452] MyPEAK Supplements: https://www.mypeaksupplements.com/ [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/ [https://www.bhargavpatelmd.com/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargav-b-patel [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargav-b-patel]  Newsletter: https://bhargavpatelmd.beehiiv.com/ [https://bhargavpatelmd.beehiiv.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.