Live Beyond the Norms

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 impo...

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...

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 ex...

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.

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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 ex...

The diet industry is worth $150 billion and is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030, yet it has a 90% failure rate for long-term weight loss success. In this episode, Carrie Lupoli exposes the flaws of traditional dieting methods and explains why they don’t work. 

Carrie shares the science behind blood sugar regulation and why it’s crucial for true health, and not restrictive diets or depriving yourself of food. She also tackles the psychology behind eating habits, discussing how behavioral science can help us shift our beliefs about food and body image. 

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The secret to a longer, healthier life is not in the latest trend or miracle supplement, but in understanding the hidden signals your body is sending you every day. In his 40 years of experience, Jim LaValle has learned that longevity isn’t just about living longer; it’s about living better, with the right metabolic balance.

In this episode, he explains why most chronic diseases aren’t inevitable, but the result of biochemical imbalances that modern medicine often overlooks. Jim opens up about his own journey, from a sickly childhood to a career dedicated to unc...

The real reason you have low energy, chronic illness, or stubborn weight is not your diet, exercise routine, or stress levels. It’s an issue lying deep within your cells. In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Daniel Pompa, a leading expert in longevity, to reveal how toxins sabotage our health and age us faster than we realize. 

Dr. Pompa explains how toxins, particularly those accumulated in our cells, are the root cause of many common health issues, including chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, brain fog, and even autoimmune diseases. We explore the role...

Longevity isn't just about living longer, but about living better, stronger, and more capable at every stage of life. In today’s episode, we explore the mindset and practices that can help you defy the aging process and stay vibrant well into your 100s. 

My guest, Jerzy Gregorek, a world champion weightlifter and longevity expert, shares his powerful journey from a political refugee to champion athlete, and how his approach to fitness, nutrition, and mindset has helped him maintain incredible vitality in his 70s. 

From his own experiences to his...

What if the real reason you’re constantly anxious, exhausted, and unfocused has nothing to do with aging or hormones but an overlooked system in your body? In today’s episode, Jonathan Hacker reveals the power of the vagus nerve and how stimulating it can be the key to unlocking a balanced life without pills or stimulants. 

Jonathan’s journey into neuroscience began at age 12, and today he’s leading the way in neurotechnology with a tool that helps reset your body’s stress response. Jonathan emphasizes that by targeting the vagus nerve, we can train o...

Chronic pain doesn't live where you feel it. Dr. Cuan Wayne built an entire protocol around that one idea, and it's changing how people get out of pain for good.

In this episode, Dr. Cuan explains why two people can have identical MRI scans and completely opposite pain experiences, and what that tells us about where pain actually comes from. He breaks down why the brain learns pain the same way it learns any skill, and how you can teach it something different.

He walks us through his 10-layer...

Scientists used to say cells had a countdown timer. Dr. Bill Andrews proved it, then spent decades figuring out how to reset it.

In this episode, Dr. Bill Andrews explains why aging isn't just random wear and tear, but an evolved mechanism to eliminate the longer-lived. 

He shares the story of discovering the enzyme that can rebuild the ends of our chromosomes, effectively resetting the cellular clock in a petri dish. We explore the reality of gene therapy, why it works, why it's risky, and where you can actually g...

Everyone hits that afternoon slump, craving chips or sweets, but what if a simple swap could reset your brain without deprivation?

In this episode, David Allred breaks down how he built Slacka, the functional drink that naturally re-trains your brain to curb cravings. As founder of Dry Farm Wines, he pioneered natural, sugar-free wines that avoid hangovers and sneaky additives, and now he's tackling snack addictions with science-backed ingredients like amino acids and electrolytes. 

Drawing from his own battles with Doritos and a career blending neuroscience, regenerative living, and e...

Most people accept chronic pain as an unavoidable part of aging, but that's a lie. In this episode, I sit down with Butch Phelps to challenge the notion that pain is inevitable as we age. Butch shares his incredible journey from weighing 315 pounds to becoming a leader in muscle repair and aging science. 

We talk about why traditional stretching fails most people and how the brain controls muscle tension more than we realize. 

Butch also breaks down the surprising connection between tight muscles and joint replacements, while offering simple so...

There's more than one type of tired, and your body is trying to tell you something specific. 

In this episode, Dr. Jenny Tufenkian shares the exact approach she uses to find the hidden drivers behind chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, and myalgic encephalitis.

After dealing with her own severe health crisis during medical school, Jenny learned firsthand how the body can recover when you give it the right tools. Now she helps patients manage the same complex healing process by addressing five distinct root causes that conventional medicine often o...

Did you know your DNA can reveal exactly what diet, exercise, and supplements will work best for you?

In this episode, Kashif Khan takes us through his personal health journey, including his struggles with eczema, gut issues, and burnout, and how DNA testing helped him find the right answers. 

By understanding how genes interact with our environment, lifestyle, and nutrition, Kashif learned to heal himself, and now he helps others optimize their health through the same science. 

From chronic disease prevention to understanding why ce...

Oxygen nano-bubbles in simple tub soaks are powering cell repair, reducing inflammation, and restoring energy in ways that help athletes perform longer while giving everyday people relief from chronic pain and slow healing. 

I sat down with Jason Applewhite to explore this accessible technology that started in environmental and industrial uses before a personal breakthrough turned it into a game-changer for pro sports and longevity. 

Jason shared how it began with his dad's plantar fasciitis relief and grew into systems used by Olympic athletes, NFL players, and those facing neuropathy or diabetes complications, all while of...

The gap between effort and results kills more transformations than bad nutrition ever will, especially when your metabolism stops forgiving shortcuts.

I sat down with Ben Brown, owner of Body Systems and a clinical nutrition expert who works with Fortune 500 companies and pro sports teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Golden State Warriors.

We talked about how highly driven entrepreneurs and professionals end up stuck in yo-yo cycles despite crushing it in business, and why adding muscle mass in your 50s and beyond requires completely different thinking than just grinding harder.

Ben shared...

Chronic pain traps millions in frustration, but innovative radial pressure wave tech changes everything by sparking natural healing and tissue repair without invasive procedures.

I chatted with Dr. Adam Gavine, co-founder of Wasabi Method alongside Dave Asprey, about his journey from sports injuries to pioneering this game-changing tool for pain relief and vitality.

We explored how it tackles stubborn issues like tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis, plus its surprising perks for sexual health and scar reduction.

Adam broke down the science behind angiogenesis and analgesia...

Valerie Orsoni lived with constant pain, brain tumors, epilepsy, and a liver drowning in fat. Doctors called it incurable. She refused.

Valerie, a French biohacker, has written 55 books in five languages. She has summited the world’s highest peaks despite shattering her ankles over 20 times. She also reversed her father’s “terminal” emphysema, 18 years after doctors gave him six months.

In this episode, we cover how she accidentally cured severe fatty liver using the “wrong” omega-3 dosage. We talk about why she stopped eating all fruits and vegetables to heal decades...

The chemicals hiding in your shampoo, toothpaste, and grocery store produce might be stealing your energy, focus, and health without you even knowing it. I sat down with Tim to talk about his wild transformation from a stressed-out, sick entrepreneur to someone who now sprints 4-7 miles through the woods twice a week at age 52.

We cover how he healed severe gut issues, eczema, and chronic fatigue in just 60 days using wheatgrass, sprouts, and living foods and why most people quit juicing (and what actually works long-term). We talk about the toxic chemicals lurking...

Ancient tribes stayed incredibly strong and almost never got sick by following timeless habits that most modern people have completely forgotten.

I sat down with Hilda Labrada (aka Holistic Hilda), host of the Wise Traditions podcast (16M+ downloads), to talk about the real practices she discovered while living with Maasai warriors, Mongolian herders, Aboriginal elders, Quechua communities, and more.

We cover the six free ancestral secrets she teaches for massive energy, resilience, and healthspan; things science is finally catching up to.

Hilda shares raw...

In this episode, we revisit an insightful conversation with longevity expert Nathalie Niddam. Nathalie explores her holistic approach to biohacking, emphasizing the importance of emotional healing, reconnecting with nature, and cultivating a balanced mindset, alongside traditional biohacking methods like peptides and supplements.

This discussion highlights how addressing emotional trauma, optimizing your environment, and aligning your mind and body can unlock lasting vitality and longevity. Whether you’re an experienced biohacker or just starting your wellness journey, Nathalie’s insights offer valuable steps for enhancing both your health and lifespan.

Thinning hair now strikes women harder than ever, often showing up with bald spots and handfuls lost long before age 30. Traditional fixes like minoxidil demand lifelong use while masking symptoms, yet real recovery starts deeper.

I welcomed Cristina McKay, founder of EverBella, who turned her own traumatic hair loss journey into a mission for gut-supported, bioavailable nutrition that rebuilds strong hair, glowing skin, and confidence from within. 

She reveals why stress and hormonal chaos accelerate shedding, how conventional collagen fails most people due to poor absorption, and the breakthrough m...

Imagine growing pounds of living, enzyme-rich superfood with just a jar, water, and seeds, using almost no resources while getting up to 100 times more nutrients than mature vegetables.

I sat down with Doug Evans, bestselling author of The Sprout Book and founder of The Sprouting Company, to explore why sprouts became his lifeline after family health tragedies and how he lived exclusively on them for months in the desert. 

In this episode, we talk about the high nutrient density of broccoli sprouts and the power of sulforaphane for detoxification a...

Breaking a hip after age 50 carries a shocking 50% chance of death within a year, yet conventional fitness and drugs fall dramatically short of fixing bone loss. 

I sat down with Dr. John Jaquish, the biomedical engineer behind OsteoStrong and X3, to expose why weightlifting and cardio barely move the needle on bone health or real strength gains. We unpack how high-impact emulation safely triggers massive bone growth, why variable resistance builds far more muscle than barbells ever could, and the game-changing circadian approach to testosterone that delivers steroid-like benefits without the downsides.

A single camping trip triggered years of rapid decline, mysterious hair loss, brain fog, and bedridden days, yet one woman turned it around without antibiotics and rebuilt her life.

I sat down with Erika Schlick, who battled celiac disease, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, multiple autoimmune issues, and finally lipedema. She shares how gluten sparked alopecia, why traditional doctors dismissed chronic Lyme, and how shifting to an autoimmune paleo protocol gave her the first real clarity. 

We talk about ozone therapy, herbal frequency tinctures, plasmapheresis, and the stem cell treatment t...

Ancient humans ate dirt-covered root vegetables and fermented foods loaded with bacterial fragments, and that constant low exposure could explain why modern hygiene is backfiring on our health.

I had a great conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry about lipopolysaccharides, those inflammatory molecules from gram-negative bacteria that trigger massive immune reactions when injected, yet seem to calm the system when we eat tiny amounts from plants, spices, grains, and soil. 

He explains why he once cursed LPS in earlier books but now sees real benefits from controlled oral exposure, how f...

A sensitive stomach and endless antibiotics as a kid left Dr. Vincent Pedre with a wrecked gut he never understood until much later. Now, he helps thousands rebuild their guts to quiet inflammation, sharpen the mind, and live longer with real energy.

In this episode, we unpack why leaky gut quietly drives most chronic issues today, how endotoxins from bad bacteria trigger weight gain and insulin resistance, and the surprising truth behind acid reflux that keeps millions on unnecessary meds. 

Dr. Pedre shares the Stanford study showing fermented foods b...

In this flashback episode, Chris Burres sits down with Dave Asprey to break down metabolic health, insulin resistance, and what actually drives longevity. We’re revisiting this conversation because science still holds up, and matters more than ever. Dave explains how metabolic dysfunction can develop years before standard blood tests show problems, and why insulin is often the earliest and most overlooked warning sign.

Chris and Dave also cover practical ways to improve metabolic flexibility, including fasting insulin testing, continuous glucose monitoring, and nutrition strategies that avoid rigid rules. They discuss keto, fasting, and in...

Maximizing your healthspan requires understanding your specific genetic blueprint to see how your body processes fats, carbs, and antioxidants. Standard medical school training provides only a fraction of the education needed to understand nutrition and prevention. 

I sat down with Dr. Jeff Graham to uncover why common health "hacks" like Vitamin E or intermittent fasting might be backfiring based on your DNA. We explore the transition from high-intensity athletics to longevity-focused movement, and how advanced testing identifies disease risks years before they appear on a standard lab report.

Jeff b...

Your youngest, healthiest cells already exist, and they might be the key to repairing skin, hair, joints, immunity, and aging itself. 

Microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and chronic stress get a lot of attention in longevity, but almost no one talks about what happens when your body runs out of high-quality repair cells. I sat down with Dr. Drew Taylor to discuss why aging accelerates as stem cell reserves decline and how banking your best cells today could change how you heal decades from now.

Drew breaks down why hair follicles are t...

Microplastics are now showing up inside human reproductive organs, while endocrine-disrupting chemicals wreck hormonal health from every angle. The standard medical system often dismisses these environmental toxins as normal despite the massive impact on performance and longevity.

Miguel Bertonatti was a shredded eighteen-year-old suffering from erectile dysfunction, while his brother Carlos was surviving on whiskey and sixty milligrams of Adderall just to function. They stopped accepting normal as a diagnosis and built a medical practice that treats the individual rather than the average. 

In this episode, we discuss why s...

A single 20-minute session in a wireless suit left my wife sore for six days and turned a fit CrossFitter into someone who suddenly felt the barbell was loaded wrong because he got dramatically stronger after just two workouts. Alec Oliver, the founder of SQAI, brought elite-athlete electrical muscle stimulation out of secret training rooms and million-dollar clinics and made it something you can own, control from your phone, and use while you watch TV.

We go hard on the science of why EMS recruits twice the muscle fibers, no matter how heavy you...

That random itchy tingle under your skin, the brain fog that hits every afternoon, the tight calves and plantar fasciitis that won’t quit… turns out those aren’t “just aging.” They’re red flags your body waves when old infections are quietly camping out in your organs, speeding up the clock. 

In this episode, Dr. Motley drops twenty years of clinical stories (including the frequency machine that saved his dad from fainting spells) and shows exactly which hidden strep, herpes viruses, Lyme, and parasites are the biggest longevity thieves. He also reveals the herbs, labs...

Reading half a million brain scans taught Dr. Kavin Mistry one wild truth: some 80-year-olds have brains that look 40, while plenty of 50-year-olds already look 90. He cracked the code on why that happens and turned it into seven simple paradigms that don’t just slow aging; they actually rewind the clock on your cells.

We unpack his Amazon #1 bestseller, Primal Health Design, the tribe in Africa that basically never gets chronic diseases, why every single fear (yes, even public speaking) traces back to fear of death, and the morning ritual that drops resting heart ra...

Perimenopause, hormone balance, and real prevention are not soft topics; they are the difference between feeling like yourself or feeling lost in your own body. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar joined me to lay out what’s actually happening in midlife women, why so many are getting brushed off, and what can be done early enough to change the whole trajectory.

Dr. Jen also talks about cycle syncing, progesterone support, estrogen metabolism, and the hidden stress patterns that quietly wreck sleep, mood, and weight. Tune in to learn why faith and emotional peace are not side no...

In this episode, we revisit our insightful conversation with Ben Azadi, bestselling author and metabolism expert. Ben shares powerful insights on achieving metabolic freedom, breaking free from diet myths, and transforming your self-image to optimize your health and energy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Ben’s approach emphasizes that lasting heal...

A potato-sized abscess nearly ended his life in 2023, yet three weeks after emergency brain surgery, Dr. Brandon Brown was back adjusting patients. Today, the Migraine Doc shares the upper cervical secret that’s quietly erasing chronic migraines for thousands who were told “it’s just a migraine” and sent home with pills.

In this episode, Brandon walks us through the seizure that started it all, the moment his brain literally shrank back to normal the second the infection was removed, and exactly why he believes the brainstem (protected by the top two neck bones) holds th...

Imagine waking up paralyzed for 25 years and then walking into Thanksgiving dinner on your own two feet. That actually happened to one woman after working with Garret Salpeter and his Neufit technology, and it’s the kind of result that makes you rethink everything you know about healing.

In this episode, Garret breaks down why your nervous system is the real bottleneck in recovery, performance, and even chronic pain. We talk about the Neufit Neubie, a direct-current device that bypasses the old limitations of TENS and Russian stim, letting practitioners map neurological hot spots and literally rewire pr...