Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Chris Burres has spent years diving into the molecular science of aging, enabling him to create groundbreaking products with the potential to double people’s lifespans. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how he and his team at MyVitalC have created a special blend of the molecule ESS60 in organic extra virgin olive oil to improve human longevity like never before. He explains how it influences oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and overall cellular resilience, leading to healthier and more vibrant lives. Chris also talks about the Buffering Oxidative Stress System or BOSS Theory that explains how the molecule ESS60 works, the importance of further scientific research on this matter, and how improv comedy greatly shaped his professional life. About Guest: Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactured a Nobel Prize-winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history–a full 90% extension of life. He is also a published author, host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, a podcast host, patent holder and master of comedy improv. He is the intersection where science meets laughter and his life’s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives with science. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Guest Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Guest Social:  https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc Show Notes: Raw audio FV [04:39] How Chris Got Involved In Longevity Research [08:48] Seeing Supplements As Highly Regulated Foods [11:36] Possibility Of Extending Mammal Life Up To 90% [18:57] The Process Of Creating And Manufacturing ESS60 [21:39] Understanding The Buffering Oxidative Stress System (BOSS) Theory [24:47] Importance Of Scientific Research (And Why Many Refuse To Do It) [30:28] How ESS60 Is Delivered To The Consumers [36:54] What Does Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Says About Your Body [47:37] Paying More Attention To Health Span Than Lifespan [54:07] The High Costs And High Rewards Of Scientific Research [56:58] A Humorous Example Of The BOSS Theory [58:30] Valuable Lessons From Improv And Stand-Up Comedy [01:01:09] The Mindset You Need To Achieve A Healthier You [01:04:40] A Special Offer From Chris BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Blog Post URL https://caremorebebetter.com/how-molecule-ess60-improves-human-longevity-with-chris-burres/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi In this solocast, Corinna Bellizzi zooms out from the headlines to examine a deeper and more unsettling reality: the world is not moving together on climate action. Instead, nations are choosing very different paths — shaped by energy dependence, political cycles, economic pressures, and fear-driven narratives. Building on last week’s episode, The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy, this conversation explores why global climate leadership is diverging, how policy instability and “climate whiplash” undermine progress, and why regenerative leadership offers a credible path forward amid uncertainty. Rather than focusing on doom or delay, this episode reframes divergence as a signal — one that reveals where systems are breaking down, where new models are emerging, and where leadership rooted in care, systems thinking, and long-term resilience is quietly reshaping the future. In This Episode, You’ll Explore: Why a unified global climate response was always more myth than reality How energy dependence and political cycles drive divergent climate paths What “climate whiplash” is — and why instability may be as dangerous as inaction Why regenerative approaches change the climate conversation entirely Where regenerative leadership is already emerging beyond national politics What systems literacy, moral courage, and place-based wisdom look like in practice How to stay grounded and hopeful in a world moving in many directions at once Related Episode The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy: Progress, Pushback, & the Battle for a Regenerative FutureThis solocast sets the stage by examining recent global climate policy wins and rollbacks. Support Our Cause Partner: Prescott College Through Care More Be Better, we contribute monthly to support Prescott College’s mission of sustainability education and environmental leadership. Learn more or join the effort:https://caremorebebetter.com/support Join the Community If this episode resonated, please subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who’s thinking deeply about the future of climate leadership.To suggest topics for future solocasts, visit caremorebebetter.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Dr. William W. Li, NYT-Bestselling Author of Eat to Beat DiseaseOriginally Recorded: May 2022 on Nutrition Without CompromiseSponsor of Original Episode: ÖRLÖ Nutrition Co-Hosts: Corinna Bellizzi & Tia Walden This episode is shared with permission from Nutrition Without Compromise and ORLO Nutrition.  Episode Summary Today’s bonus episode comes from the archives of a show I once hosted—Nutrition Without Compromise—a series created to explore nourishment that never sacrifices human health, planetary health, or ethical integrity. While Dr. Li has joined us on Care More Be Better a few times, this conversation has never before aired here, and it remains one of my favorites. Dr. William Li, internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the bestseller Eat to Beat Disease, breaks down the body’s five health defense systems, the science of using food as medicine, and how we can personalize nutrition to strengthen immunity, support longevity, and reduce disease risk. We talk about dietary diversity, the joy of eating, the role of omega-3s, the pitfalls of low-quality supplements, and how modern research is reframing what it means to live vibrantly at every age. This episode originally aired under the sponsorship of ÖRLÖ Nutrition, makers of carbon-negative, algae-based omega-3s grown in Iceland using clean geothermal energy. Their commitment to regenerative nutrition aligned beautifully with the ethos of that show—and with the work we continue here. Topics We Cover Dr. Li’s journey from medical researcher to food-as-medicine pioneer The Five Health Defense Systems: angiogenesis, stem cells, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity Why dietary diversity—not restriction—is the foundation of vibrant health How food can enhance medical treatments, not just prevent disease The rise of planetary-aware eating and the importance of responsible sourcing Omega-3s: fish vs. algae, and why quality matters The 5x5x5 framework for daily eating without rigidity How lifestyle, joy, and cultural food traditions shape well-being Dr. Li’s free masterclasses and practical tips for getting started Referenced In This Episode Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William W. Li https://amzn.to/3YEosdU Dr. Li’s TED Talk: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer The Angiogenesis Foundation: https://angio.org/ The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas https://amzn.to/3KKEb8h Dr. Li’s Masterclasses & Newsletter: https://drwilliamli.com Dr. Li’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/drwilliamli ORLO Nutrition: https://orlonutrition.com Connect with Me Website: https://caremorebebetter.comFollow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @CareMoreBeBetterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbellizzi/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/caremorebebetterYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Cause Partnership Each month, Care More Be Better supports Prescott College and their leadership in sustainability education. Learn more or join this effort: https://caremorebebetter.com/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi This week, the global sustainability landscape delivered a swirl of conflicting signals — bold progress in some regions, dramatic rollbacks in others, and powerful reminders that our environmental challenges are deeply interconnected. In this solo episode, or "solocast," Corinna unpacks five major developments shaping the future of climate action, environmental justice, and regenerative systems worldwide. From a landmark U.S. court ruling in support of offshore wind, to the UN’s latest warning about our interwoven planetary crises, to troubling policy back-steps in Australia and Europe, and finally, a promising regenerative agriculture initiative here in the United States. This episode explores what these stories mean when viewed not as separate headlines, but as parts of a bigger, systemic whole. We are living in a moment of climate contradiction. Together, these global events reveal a world choosing dramatically different pathways: one extractive, one regenerative. Which one becomes our shared future depends on the choices we make today. FULL BLOG PAGE WITH TRANSCRIPTS: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-global-crossroads-of-climate-policy-progress-pushback-and-the-battle-for-a-regenerative-future/ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why a U.S. federal judge’s ruling on offshore wind is a quiet but powerful climate victory How the UN is reframing climate, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation as one interconnected crisis What motivated Queensland, Australia, to scrap its renewable energy targets and extend coal until 2049 Why the EU is considering easing environmental rules for AI data centers and gigafactories How the USDA’s new $700M regenerative agriculture pilot could reshape American farming and rural economies What these decisions reveal about the diverging worldviews shaping global climate policy How systems thinking can help us make sense of this geopolitical climate whiplash Referenced News Stories U.S. Offshore Wind Ruling (AP News):https://apnews.com/article/a8c2f1201ac6b0607e8c4a1c36e651ba UN Interconnected Crisis Report (AP News):https://apnews.com/article/584715f6fd7ed32a8cf993120ef2a8aa Queensland Renewable Rollback (The Australian):https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/queensland-governments-scrapped-renewable-energy-target-outrages-environmental-groups/news-story/5c9a08f778461c425e8fdb3972f15ef2 EU Considering Environmental Exemptions (The Guardian):https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/10/eu-proposes-exempting-ai-gigafactories-from-environmental-assessments USDA Regenerative Agriculture Pilot (USDA Press Release):https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/12/10/usda-launches-new-regenerative-pilot-program-lower-farmer-production-costs-and-advance-maha-agenda Next Week on Care More Be Better — A New Solocast This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of global divergence in climate leadership.In next week’s solocast, Corinna zooms out to examine why nations are moving in such different directions — and what opportunities exist for regenerative leadership amid uncertainty and political turbulence. Support Our Cause Partner: Prescott College Through Care More Be Better, we contribute monthly to support their mission of environmental leadership and sustainability education.Learn more or join the effort:https://caremorebebetter.com/support Join the Conversation If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share.To recommend topics for future solocasts or ask questions, visit caremorebebetter.com or email us directly at [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Storytelling can inspire us to take action on the ever-worsening climate crisis. Ali Horriyat and Cathryn Bancroft join forces in writing a new cli-fi book, The Hollow Age, which dares to ask the question: if our planet burns, do we run to another planet or risk everything to save it? Together with Corinna Bellizzi, they discuss how they use fiction to shed light on the alarming realities of the earth right now. Ali and Cathryn also break down the best ways to address the immigration problem in the United States and what it truly takes to begin a social revolution that leads to a real difference. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/into-the-hollow-age-with-ali-horriyat-cathryn-bancroft/ About Guests: Ali and Cathryn are the co-authors of new cli-fi dystopian novel "The Hollow Age," from Compassiviste Publishing. When Ali contacted Cathryn about a collaboration with Compassiviste, she was excited to work on a novel that doesn't try to sugarcoat the trouble our world is in, but doesn't try to convince us it's hopeless, either. No matter how bad things get, helping each other is the best and only way to make them better again. Guest Website: https://authorclaire.com/as-cathryn-bankroft/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste https://www.youtube.com/@CompassivisteDialogues Additional Resources Mentioned: https://compassiviste.com/product/the-hollow-age/ Buy "The Hollow Age" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o2UtXv Show Notes:  02:17 - How Ali And Cathryn Worked Together 06:51 - How To Break The Wheel Of History 12:21 - The Collaborative Process Of Writing “The Hollow Age” 19:32 - Combining Different Writing Styles To Create A Powerful Message 28:17 - Did We Planet Skip In The Past (And Could We Do It In The Future) 33:16 - The Best Way To Address And Solve The Immigration Problem 37:07 - What It Takes To Start A Game-Changing Revolution 51:39 - Most Memorable Parts Of “The Hollow Age” 55:45 - Biggest Lessons In Collaborating With Another Person 01:04:54 - Get In Touch With Ali And Cathryn 01:06:46 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.