Live Beyond the Norms

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Trauma isn’t only about what happened in your past. It lives in your biology today, shaping how your cells respond, how your nervous system reacts, and how your body heals.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and author of The Biology of Trauma. She reveals how unresolved trauma creates patterns of stress at the cellular level, driving chronic illness, exhaustion, and even self-sabotage. Dr. Aimie explains why stress and trauma are not the same, how to recognize trauma patterns in your life, and most importantly, how to begin rewiring your biology for lasting resilience."What makes something a trauma is the inner experience of the person." ~ Dr. Aimie ApigianMentioned in the Episode:- Dr. Aimie’s book The Biology of Trauma: https://a.co/d/ieMVUNe About Dr. Aimie Apigian:Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventive and addiction medicine. She holds master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health and has advanced training in functional medicine, mental health nutrition, and trauma work. She is the founder of the Biology of Trauma® Method and trains practitioners worldwide in helping patients release stored trauma from their bodies. Her mission is to empower people to address unresolved trauma safely and effectively so they can reclaim their health and energy.Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian:- Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com - Podcast: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.aimie 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/ 

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Beauty isn’t just skin deep. The way your skin looks reflects your inner health, your energy, and even your confidence in relationships and work.In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Varga to explore the connection between skin health, inflammation, and radiance. She explains why the eyes are the first place to reveal stress in the body, how biohacking is directly tied to confidence and youthful skin, and why purification before treatments is the often-overlooked key to lasting results.Rachel shares practical tips for radiant skin, her research on oxidative stress, and the routines that truly support healthy aging without relying on quick fixes. If you’ve ever wondered how to look better, feel better, and avoid the traps of trendy shortcuts, this conversation is packed with clarity and answers."You'll make more money in the workplace if you wear makeup, put on a great outfit, and do your hair." ~ Rachel VargaMentioned in the Episode:- Use code MYVITALC15 at checkout at https://theschoolofradiance.com to get 15% off your 90-minute one-on-one session with Rachel.- Free Skincare Checklist: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/ About Rachel Varga:Rachel Varga is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist with over a decade of experience in oculoplastics and rejuvenation medicine. She has published peer-reviewed research on rejuvenation protocols for the eyelids, jawline, and oxidative stress. As host of the School of Radiance Podcast, Rachel bridges the gap between medical aesthetics, biohacking, and integrative health to help people achieve lasting radiance from within.Connect with Rachel Varga:- Website: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUxR4hUHm4Lf0WisIrudqw - Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/RachelVargaOfficial - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-radiance-with-rachel-varga/id1446201243 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/ 

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Every chronic disease shares one common thread: nitric oxide loss. From high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction to Alzheimer’s and chronic infections, the absence of this critical signaling molecule leaves the body unable to heal, repair, or regenerate. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, one of the world’s leading experts on nitric oxide biochemistry. He explains how nitric oxide fuels mitochondrial health, keeps telomeres long, and mobilizes stem cells; the three keys tied directly to longevity. Dr. Bryan reveals why half of men don’t respond to drugs like Viagra, how everyday habits like mouthwash can destroy nitric oxide production, and why restoring this molecule is the missing link for better energy, stronger immunity, and a longer healthspan."Nitric oxide is the longevity molecule because without nitric oxide, we get shorter telomeres, fewer mitochondria, and fewer stem cells in circulation." ~ Dr. Nathan BryanMentioned in the Episode:Dr. Nathan Bryan’s Book: The Secret of Nitric Oxide: Bringing the Science to Life: https://a.co/d/5BLRBTW About Dr. Nathan Bryan:Dr. Nathan Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and the foremost expert in nitric oxide biochemistry. A former fellow at Boston University School of Medicine, he was recruited by Nobel Laureate Dr. Ferid Murad to the Houston Medical Center. He has authored groundbreaking research, filed numerous patents, and written The Secret of Nitric Oxide. Through his company N101, his mission is to bring the “science of age defiance” to the public.Connect with Dr. Nathan Bryan:- Website: https://n101.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnathansbryan/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnathansbryan/ 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/ 

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 A medical doctor gets an incurable diagnosis, lands in a wheelchair, and is told there’s no hope. Instead of accepting her fate, she created a protocol that not only stopped her disease but reversed it.In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Terry Wahls, who shares her stunning story of going from being unable to sit up on her own to walking, biking, and jogging again. Dr. Wahls explains how she used functional medicine and a deep understanding of mitochondrial health to reclaim her life from progressive Multiple Sclerosis. She reveals the specific diet, exercise, and electrical stimulation methods that were central to her recovery."I was happy to die today to avoid being disabled tomorrow." ~ Dr. Terry WahlsMentioned in the Episode:Dr. Wahls' Clinical Trials: https://terrywahls.com/trials About Dr. Terry Wahls:Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.Connect with Dr. Terry Wahls:- Website: https://terrywahls.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drterrywahls/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryWahls/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerryWahlsMD 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/ 

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Living the invisible divorce means sharing a house but not a life, going through the motions while growing further apart. After 15 years as a San Francisco police officer, Joel Evan discovered that success in his career and fitness meant nothing when his marriage was falling apart behind closed doors.In this episode, Joel reveals how prioritizing health and wealth over family nearly cost him everything, why leadership is the antidote to marriage problems, and the exact steps that transformed his relationship from constant bickering to genuine connection."Your marriage is a reflection of your leadership." ~ Joel EvanMentioned in the Episode:Ignite: https://a.co/d/4162BMR Limitless: https://a.co/d/9MevwwC Dad, Put The Phone Down!: https://a.co/d/3zEzRCI About Joel Evan:Joel Evan is a former police officer who served in Oakland and San Francisco for over 15 years before pivoting into health coaching. He is the bestselling author of Ignite and the founder of Limitless Fathers, a movement dedicated to helping men become stronger leaders at home and in life. Joel blends biohacking, wellness, and personal leadership strategies to restore marriages, deepen fatherhood bonds, and end the silent struggles men carry.Connect with Joel Evan:- Website: https://www.joelevancoaching.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoelEvan - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelevancoaching/ - Podcast: The Joel Evan Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joel-evan-show/id1493303098 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/ 

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Millions are stuck in a broken healthcare cycle, exhausted, overweight, and told to rely on pills that never fix the root cause. Sam Tejada, firefighter turned health entrepreneur, reveals why prevention, functional medicine, and the right protocols are the real answer for energy, weight loss, and long-term health.In this episode, Sam uncovers how proactive wellness can stop decline before it starts, why traditional medicine fails so many, and the strategies that can help you feel better, perform better, and live longer." People always want that magic pill or that quick little bullet to lose weight or optimize their health. It doesn't exist! You have to put in the work." ~ Sam TejadaMentioned in the Episode:- Liquivida: https://liquivida.com - Sam’s Book: How to Win in Modern Wellness: https://a.co/d/02fzsjE - The Rejuvenation Solution by Dr. Robert Willix: https://a.co/d/3r7CUW8 About Sam Tejada:Sam Tejada is the CEO and founder of Liquivida, chairman of the American IV Association, and author of How to Win in Modern Wellness. After 12 years as a firefighter and paramedic, he saw firsthand how the medical system fails patients. Now with over 40 wellness centers nationwide and millions reached through his media platforms, Sam is on a mission to revolutionize preventative health, longevity, and functional medicine.Connect with Sam Tejada:- Website: https://liquivida.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejada  - Email: sam@liquivida.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/

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Feeling stronger, living healthier, and building resilience starts with the choices we make daily, from the food we eat to the fears we face head-on.In this episode, I sit down with Pete Evans, a renowned chef, author of more than 30 books, TV host, and unapologetic health advocate. We talk about what surfing taught him about patience, why facing personal fears can be a gateway to growth, and how his newest cookbook, Healthy Food for Healthy Kids, came to life with the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.We explore the roots of his paleo approach, the surprising role nature plays in regenerative health, and why eliminating certain foods can transform outcomes for children with specific health challenges. Pete’s perspective on longevity, nutrition, and personal freedom is as raw and real as it gets, and it might change the way you look at your plate and your life."Our ancient ancestors never would have counted a calorie, would have never counted a carbohydrate or a fat. They would just have eaten what was local, what was available, what was in season." ~ Pete EvansAbout Pete EvansPete Evans is an Australian celebrity chef, author of over 30 books, and health advocate known for his paleo-inspired approach. He has hosted shows like My Kitchen Rules, narrated the Magic Pill documentary, and faced controversies while promoting real food for regenerative health. His latest book, Healthy Food for Healthy Kids, collaborates with Children's Health Defense and RFK Jr. to offer gluten-free and dairy-free recipes for families.Connect with Pete Evans:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefpeteevans Get his book: Healthy Food for Healthy Kids: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648210872 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/ 

Mouth breathing, snoring, and poor sleep are draining energy, wrecking health, and even breaking relationships. The overlooked solution? Breathing correctly. Your breath doesn’t just calm stress; it controls nitric oxide, circulation, sleep quality, and even longevity.In this episode, I welcome back Sachin Patel, a renowned breathwork teacher, chiropractor, and mentor to health practitioners. We talk about why 66% of people breathe the wrong way at night, how nitric oxide impacts immunity and sexual health, and the simple techniques that can reset stress, improve sleep, and extend lifespan without drugs or gimmicks."Breath is the steering wheel of the nervous system. And with the breath that we choose, we get to choose the state that we want to be in." ~ Sachin PatelListen to the previous episode with Sachin Patel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-sachin-patel-on-breathwork-the-missing-key-to/id1714886566?i=1000697562680  About Sachin Patel:Sachin Patel is a breathwork teacher, chiropractor, and mentor to healthcare practitioners worldwide. He founded The Living Proof Institute, where he helps patients master their metabolism, optimize sleep, and use breath as the foundation for healing. He has guided thousands through transformational breathwork sessions at global health events and online programs, making powerful techniques practical and accessible.Connect with Dr. Sachin Patel:- Website: https://thelivingproofinstitute.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesachinpatel/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesachinpatel/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PerfectPracticementorship 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/ 

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Sunlight has been demonized for decades, but what if the very thing we’ve been avoiding is the key to preventing disease, balancing hormones, and extending lifespan? The truth is, exposure to natural light does far more than make vitamin D. It sparks dozens of pathways that fight inflammation, improve mood, optimize sleep, and even protect against Alzheimer’s. In this episode, I sit down with Gerardo Gutierrez, entrepreneur, longevity researcher, and creator of Mitolux, to uncover why sunlight and infrared matter more than most supplements you’ll ever take. He shares his personal journey of healing depression and low testosterone through sunlight, the science behind UVB and near infrared, and how his devices are designed to mimic the healing spectrum of the sun safely and effectively."If we've been living in this world for millions of years, how could we not have a bulb to use the natural sunlight?" ~ Gerardo GutierrezAbout Gerardo Gutierrez:Gerardo Gutierrez, known as Guti, is an entrepreneur, longevity researcher, and creator of Mitolux, a line of light therapy devices designed to replicate the healing spectrum of natural sunlight. Formerly a top photographer published in Vogue and founder of Latin America’s #1 photography school, he turned his focus to biohacking after healing depression and hormonal imbalances through sunlight. His mission is to make light-based therapies safe, effective, and accessible for humans and pets alike.Connect with Gerardo Gutierrez:- Website: https://mitolux.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitoluxusa/ - Email: gerardo@mitolux.com   Vitamin D eBook: https://mitolux.com/products/vitamin-d-the-hidden-key-to-unshakable-health-ebook-pdf 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/ 

Wearables promise insights into health, but most people are left asking: what do the numbers really mean, and how do they help us live longer? Behind those heart rate variability (HRV) scores and recovery charts lie clues about hidden stressors, like food, alcohol, poor sleep, and even altitude, that quietly shape how long and how well we live.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Torkil Færø, Norwegian physician, emergency doctor, and author of The Pulse Cure. With decades of experience treating patients and using HRV to decode the body’s stress response, he reveals how wearables uncover what standard medicine often ignores. We unpack why conventional training overlooks prevention, what HRV is able to measure, and how simple lifestyle shifts can add not just years, but quality years, to life."Heart rate variability is like watching your heart rate with a magnifying glass." ~ Dr. Torkil FærøAbout Dr. Torkil Færø:Dr. Torkil Færø is a Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, bestselling author, and documentary photographer. Over his 26-year career, he has treated nearly 1% of Norway’s population. His book The Pulse Cure is the world’s first to connect HRV data with lifestyle strategies. Fluent in eight languages and a passionate traveler, he has a unique perspective that blends medicine, global exploration, and human insight.Connect with Dr. Torkil Færø:- Website: https://thepulsecure.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil - Book: The Pulse Cure: https://a.co/d/gHTd5pK 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/