Live Beyond the Norms

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 conditi...

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 o...

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 transformati...

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 t...

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 dis...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ou...

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 champi...

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 leadi...

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 s...

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 cellu...

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 t...

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 mu...

Could shockwave therapy be the missing link for better blood flow, faster healing, and improved sexual health? In this powerful episode of Live Beyond the Norms, Chris Burres sits down with Dr. Adam Gavin, founder of the Wasabi Method, to break down how shockwave (radial pressure wave) therapy is transforming recovery, tendon healing, chronic pain, and even performance optimization. Originally use...

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 gi...

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 hea...

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-c...

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 p...

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 stub...

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 ep...

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...

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 mo...