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:

• How insulin resistance is a root cause of many chronic diseases and how to reverse it
• The benefits of metabolic flexibility and how "flex days" can improve your health
• Practical tips on rebuilding your self-image to sustain lasting wellness
  
  
  

Ben’s approach emphasizes that lasting health transformation begins with rewiring your mindset and lifestyle—not just focusing on restrictive diets. This episode offers actionable tips to help you achieve metabolic health and vitality.

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About Ben Azadi:

Ben Azadi is a health expert focused on helping people achieve metabolic freedom. After losing 80 pounds and transforming his own health, he has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies. He has written five bestselling books—Keto Flex, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Power of Sleep, and Metabolic Freedom. Ben also hosts the popular Metabolic Freedom podcast (formerly Keto Kamp) and has a massive social media following with over 850,000 followers across platforms. 

Connect with Ben Azadi:

Website: https://benazadi.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/ 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi 

Book: https://metabolicfreedombook.com/ 

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- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

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 the real key to migraine freedom. 

We also talk about the TikTok explosion (one video gained him 40,000 followers in a single day), building a practice on pure violence of action, and the simple daily habits he swears by to keep his own nervous system bulletproof.

"Migraines are the most common disorder in the nervous system. They're thought to originate in the brainstem, and now the research is starting to back that up and prove it." - Dr. Brandon Brown

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Mentioned in this Episode:

- Book: Migraine Secrets by Dr. Brandon Brown - https://www.migrainesucks.com/landing-page-page-1631 

- Website & scheduling - https://thespecificrichardson.com/schedule 

About Dr. Brandon Brown:

Dr. Brandon Brown, also known as "The Migraine Doc," is a chiropractor, author, and influencer dedicated to helping people achieve freedom from chronic migraines. He is the founder of The Migraine Society and the founder and Clinical Director of the specific chiropractic centers in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Brown is a highly sought-after expert who takes a holistic approach, believing that migraines are not just a head problem. He has reached over 600,000 followers and 5 million likes on TikTok, sharing his unconventional approach to care. Dr. Brown is also the co-host of the podcast You Crack Me Up.

Connect with Dr. Brandon Brown:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themigrainedoc 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themigrainedoc 

Email: [email protected]

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/ 

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 protective patterns in real time. I also share my own experience going from “can’t jog at all” to sprinting again after just a few sessions.

"The body has a seemingly miraculous ability to heal. It's just a matter of getting rid of the impediments that stand in the way." - Garret Salpeter

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Book: The NeuFit Method by Garret Salpeter: https://a.co/d/9Su2drY 

About Garret Salpeter:

Garret is the founder and CEO of NeuFit, inventor of the Neubie direct-current neuromuscular re-education device, and author of the bestselling book The NeuFit Method. He works with pro athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB (including 60+ teams), weekend warriors, and people with neurological conditions nobody else could help. His mission is simple: get the nervous system out of its own way so the body can heal itself.

Connect with Garret Salpeter:

- Website: https://www.neu.fit 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrett.salpeter/ 

- The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neufit-undercurrent-podcast/id1521720570 

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/ 

We often separate kindness from science, but they are deeply connected at a cellular level. Mark Young reveals how the act of giving actually triggers physiological changes that clear cognition, reduce stress, and might be the key to your next breakthrough.

In this episode, Mark explains the powerful childhood story that led to his book, Radical Generosity, and why solving someone else's problem is the ultimate hack for your own nervous system. 

We also get into the weeds of his company, Zona Health. He details the fascinating science of how a simple isometric hand grip exercise signals the body to release nitric oxide and potassium, which rehydrates the endothelial lining and improves cardiovascular flexibility.

“You will be healthier if you figure out what you can eliminate rather than what you can add.” - Mark Young

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Mentioned in this Episode:

- Book: Radical Generosity (Mark Young): https://a.co/d/i4QpjEP 

- Device: Zona Plus isometric handgrip biofeedback: https://www.zona.com/ 

- Book: Trillion Dollar Coach: https://a.co/d/8Q3No4g 

About Mark Young:

Mark Young is a Mensa member, CEO of Ryze Agency, and CEO of Zona Health. With degrees spanning psychology, theology, functional medicine, and business administration, he helps health and wellness entrepreneurs elevate their brands through science-backed storytelling. His book, Radical Generosity, explores how giving unlocks breakthroughs in business, relationships, and personal transformation. Through Zona Health, Mark is bringing FDA clinical trials to a biofeedback device that uses isometric exercise to naturally reduce blood pressure and restore cardiovascular flexibility.

Connect with Mark Young:

- Website: https://themarkyoung.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarkyoung/ 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@performancedrivenlivingpodcast 

- Zona Health: https://zona.com  Use code CHRIS100 for $100 off on the Zona Health device.

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/ 

Our microbiome isn’t just digesting food; it’s directing our mood, our focus, and even the way we age. Dr. Steven Gundry explains how lipopolysaccharides (LPS), lectins, and damaged gut walls quietly drive inflammation, brain fog, and autoimmune flare-ups, and how re-training your immune system through smarter food choices can reverse these effects.

Dr. Gundry shares how a single patient changed his entire career from heart surgeon to health educator, why healing leaky gut is the real key to calming autoimmunity, and how reconnecting with soil organisms, root vegetables, and fermented foods can reprogram the gut-brain axis for longevity. We explore the science of the “gut buddies,” why cleanliness culture backfired, and how modern diets have broken our ancient symbiosis with microbes.

You’ll learn how to rebuild resilience, restore immune tolerance, and reclaim the clarity that comes when your brain and gut finally speak the same language.

"Our immune system cannot tell the difference between living bacteria and dead bacteria." - Dr. Steven Gundry

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Mentioned Books:

The Gut-Brain Paradox: https://a.co/d/7prhowq 

The Plant Paradox: https://a.co/d/gTdgk6n 

The Longevity Paradox: https://a.co/d/07zVSBv 

Unlocking the Keto Code: https://a.co/d/23tJxes 

About Dr. Steven Gundry:

Dr. Steven Gundry is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon, researcher, and pioneer in nutrition science. He's the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, including The Plant Paradox and The Longevity Paradox. His latest book, The Gut Brain Paradox, explores how the microbiome drives mood, cognition, and chronic disease. Through his clinics in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara and his company Gundry MD, he helps thousands reclaim energy, reverse autoimmunity, and rebuild the gut-brain connection through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle protocols.

Connect with Dr. Steven Gundry

- Website: https://drgundry.com/ 

- YouTube: https://youtube.com/drgundry 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry 

- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-gundry-podcast/id1434371530 

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/ 

Stress, trauma, and inflammation don’t just affect your mind but also rewire your immune system. Justin Maguire explains how emotional wounds, environmental toxins, and hidden pathogens can keep your body stuck in a “cell danger response” that fuels chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, and fatigue.

Justin’s journey from childhood trauma and addiction to discovering his autoimmune condition and building Autonomic Coaching shows what’s possible when science meets self-awareness. We explore how trauma imprints biology, how Th2 dominance reveals immune imbalance, and why redefining suffering can transform your physiology and healing potential.

In this conversation, Justin breaks down the cellular mechanisms behind inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction, how your mindset shapes immune balance, and what real recovery looks like when mind, body, and spirit work together.

“There is beauty in the trauma and pain of things. And their beauty is that you get to discover solutions not only for yourself but for those that you serve." - Justin Maguire

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About Justin Maguire:

Justin Maguire is an integrative health specialist and educator known for bridging biochemistry with consciousness. Through Autonomic Coaching, he helps people reverse chronic illness, balance immune dysfunction, and restore vitality by combining data-driven science with emotional and behavioral healing. His approach integrates immunometabolism, mitochondrial science, and trauma-informed therapy to rebuild health from the inside out.

Connect with Justin Maguire:

- Website: https://autonomiccoaching.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autonomic_coaching/ 

- Email: [email protected]

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/ 

Chronic stress and hormone chaos don’t just steal your energy; they rewrite your biology. Dr. Anna Cabeca shares how balancing oxytocin, managing cortisol, and tracking your body’s pH can reset metabolism, mood, and even fertility.

After losing her mother to heart disease and facing her own early menopause diagnosis, Dr. Anna transformed her life (and thousands of others) by blending science with ancient wisdom. Her story of reversing infertility, healing burnout, and discovering the power of “keto-green” living shows what happens when you let your body feel safe again.

In this episode, we talk about how stress hormones block love hormones, how mindset shifts literally change chemistry, and why measuring something as simple as urine pH can tell you if your body is thriving or burning out.

She also opens up about her “second menopause,” her daughter’s rodeo journey, and how joy, connection, and oxytocin might be the most powerful anti-aging tools we’ve ignored.

“Menopause is a magical transition... Mandatory suffering is optional." — Dr. Anna Cabeca

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Dr. Anna’s Programs: 

- Magic Menopause: https://magicmenopause.com 

- Sexual CPR: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/offers-sexualcpr 

Books: 

- The Hormone Fix: https://a.co/d/fQ10CGA 

- Keto-Green 16: https://a.co/d/gLSMjLA 

- MenuPause: https://a.co/d/aRDPbZ6 

About Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple board-certified OB/GYN and expert in functional and regenerative medicine. Known as “The Girlfriend Doctor,” she helps women balance their hormones, restore vitality, and reignite intimacy through her Keto-Green Method, a lifestyle that combines food, mindset, and oxytocin-centered healing. A bestselling author, entrepreneur, and innovator, she’s one of the few female solo patent holders in the U.S. and a passionate voice for redefining menopause, fertility, and female health.

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor 

- Website: https://dranna.com 

- The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-girlfriend-doctor-w-dr-anna-cabeca/id906576942 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor 

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/ 

Stress isn’t just in your head; your body keeps score. Justin Roethlingshoefer explains how heart rate variability (HRV) reveals whether your body feels safe enough to heal, and why understanding this single metric can unlock lasting energy, better sleep, and complete ownership of your health.

After facing a life-threatening diagnosis and years of being told he was “fine,” Justin turned to data to find what every doctor missed. His journey from a teenage hockey player battling anorexia to coaching elite NHL and NCAA athletes led him to build Own It, a health optimization ecosystem helping people shift from reactive healthcare to proactive health ownership.

In this conversation, Justin shares how HRV acts as the “language of your body,” what it really tells you about stress, and how data-driven personal rhythms create genuine vitality.

He also opens up about the spiritual and emotional layers of performance, why self-awareness outperforms willpower, and how purpose and physiology intertwine to build the foundation for longevity and impact.

"Your body doesn’t know the difference between mental, physical, spiritual, or emotional stress. All it knows is it has to keep you alive." - Justin Roethlingshoefer

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Justin’s book, The Power of Ownership: https://a.co/d/gEOgMUt

About Justin Roethlingshoefer:

Justin Roethlingshoefer is the founder of Own It, an elite health and performance coaching ecosystem integrating data, faith, and science to help leaders and athletes optimize energy, focus, and recovery. With over 20 years of experience working with the NHL, NCAA, and Fortune 500 executives, he is also a USA Today bestselling author of The Power of Ownership and a sought-after speaker on human performance and self-leadership. Through his work, Justin bridges physiology, psychology, and spirituality, showing that health isn’t about chasing hacks, but aligning purpose with the body’s design.

Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer:

- Website: https://www.ownitcoaching.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth 

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/ 

True energy starts at the cellular level. Barton Scott reveals how balancing minerals, mastering absorption, and using nanotechnology can restore focus, mood, and vitality far beyond what diet or supplements alone can do.

A chemical engineer turned nutritionist, Barton founded Upgraded Formulas after losing his mother and realizing that supplements, diets, and testing were all failing to show real results. In this conversation, he shares how nanotechnology changed mineral absorption, why hair testing reveals far more than bloodwork, and how understanding mineral ratios like sodium-to-potassium or zinc-to-copper can help unlock focus, mood, and resilience.

We talk about how nutrient precision connects to mental clarity, hormonal balance, and even personality itself, and why health optimization is impossible without mastering mineral intelligence. Barton also opens up about his unique path from wrestling to engineering, Latin dance, and building one of the most advanced nutritional testing companies in the world.

"Children born to mothers with low or severely deficient iodine levels can have IQs up to 20 points lower." - Barton Scott

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About Barton Scott:

Barton Scott is a chemical engineer and nutritionist, and the founder of Upgraded Formulas, a company pioneering nanoparticle mineral supplements and precision testing to optimize energy, focus, and longevity. His research bridges chemistry, biology, and psychology, revealing how mineral ratios influence thyroid function, hormone balance, mood, and brain performance.

Through years of testing, research, and real-world application, Barton and his team have helped thousands achieve better energy, mental clarity, and measurable improvements in biological age and healthspan.

Connect with Barton Scott:

- Website: https://www.upgradedformulas.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upgradedformulas 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedformulas 

- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/upgradedformulas 

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/ 

Longevity isn’t luck; it’s data, discipline, and daily tracking. Dr. Michael Lustgarten shows us what it really takes to measure, master, and extend human healthspan through science and self-experimentation.

Dr. Lustgarten has spent two decades turning his body into a living lab. With over 35 published papers, a TED Talk on personalized health, and his book Microbial Burden, he’s on a mission to quantify everything from diet and biomarkers to blood chemistry and gut health.

We discuss why real longevity starts with mastering the basics: diet, exercise, and lean body composition, and how testing, tracking, and AI-driven analysis are changing what’s possible for human lifespan. He opens up about his personal story, how a book by Dr. Roy Walford changed his life, and why he believes conquering aging is both a philosophy and a data challenge.

"I'm either gonna figure this stuff out and the world will see how smart I think I am, or I'm gonna die trying." - Dr. Michael Lustgarten

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Mentioned In This Episode:

- Roy Walford's Beyond the 120 Year Diet: https://a.co/d/7TmBtuT 

- Microbial Burden: A Major Cause Of Aging And Age-Related Disease: https://a.co/d/7VR0jXg 

About Dr. Michael Lustgarten:

Dr. Michael Lustgarten is a PhD physiologist specializing in aging, metabolomics, and the gut microbiome. He has published over 35 papers and delivered a TED Talk on evidence-based personalized health. He's the author of Microbial Burden: A Major Cause Of Aging And Age-Related Disease and runs the YouTube channel Conquer Aging or Die Trying, where he documents his journey to slow aging through rigorous self-experimentation. Michael offers personalized coaching through Patreon, helping people optimize their biomarkers through data-driven interventions.

Connect with Dr. Michael Lustgarten:

- Website: https://michaellustgarten.com/ 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conqueragingordietrying123 

- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelLustgartenPhD 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conqueraging122/ 

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/