Live Beyond the Norms

Doctors take an oath to care for their patients, but that care rarely extends to themselves. 

Dr. Jerry Mixon spent 21 years as a country doctor delivering babies and setting bones, and by his late 40s, the job had slowly hollowed him out. He was depressed, overweight, exhausted, and watching his marriage fall apart under the hours.

So he decided to test something on himself before he ever offered it to a patient: rebuild every major hormone back to where it stood in his twenties. Now, at 79, he runs three miles most mornings, benches 200 pounds, and still carries the hormone profile of a man half his age.

"I don't want an extra 10 or 15 years in the nursing home." ~ Dr. Jerry Mixon

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Resources Mentioned

Dr. Jerry Mixon’s Book, Lifelong: https://www.amazon.com/LIFELONG-Stronger-Faster-Leaner-Smarter/dp/B0CST6DN8J 

About Dr. Jerry Mixon

Dr. Jerry Mixon is a board-certified family practice physician and founder of the Longevity Medical Clinic in the Puget Sound area of Washington. After 21 years as a rural country doctor, he shifted his focus to hormone optimization and longevity medicine and has since treated patients on comprehensive hormone therapy for over three decades. He is the author of Lifelong and hosts a weekly four-hour call-in radio show, Leading Edge Medicine, with a podcast of the same name launching soon. His clinic's medical team is licensed across 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Connect with Dr. Jerry Mixon

Website: https://www.longevitymedicalclinic.com 

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@longevitymedicalclinic 

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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

*Disclaimer*

The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.

We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

As a teenager, Lauren Leiva was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The steroids doctors put her on broke her bones, changed the shape of her face, and left her looking sick.
She was in and out of hospitals for years, treated by a system that was guessing as much as it was healing, and she remembers feeling like an experiment rather than a patient.
That experience is the reason she built her entire practice around one idea: do no harm. Now known as "The Queen of Biohacking," Dr. Leiva works with everyone from stroke patients to NFL athletes. She also spends as much time warning people about what not to do to their bodies as she does teaching them what works.
"Pain is an output of the brain. It's not an input." ~ Dr. Lauren Leiva
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Resources Mentioned 
Neubie: https://www.neu.fit/ 
BrainTap: https://braintap.com/queen [free 30-day trial] 
About Dr. Lauren Leiva
Dr. Lauren Leiva is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of The ExerScience Center. Known widely as "The Queen of Biohacking," she has been featured by WTSP News, Voice of America, Tampa Bay Times, and Lifespanning Magazine. Dr. Leiva specializes in stroke recovery, spastic paraplegia, cerebral palsy, and gait rehabilitation for veterans and amputees. She runs a 36-week practitioner internship program and has authored two forthcoming books, Patient to Provider and Sexiness Is Not Just for Singles.
Connect with Dr. Lauren Leiva 
Website: https://www.theexersciencecenter.com/ 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biohacker 
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
*Disclaimer*
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.
We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Health has been a sensitive topic in the United States for nearly half a century at this point. So the fact that 9 out of 10 Americans are not metabolically healthy is alarming, to say the least.
While most people are unaware of this, those who are often try to fix the problem by changing their diet. Sure, that helps, but it usually misses the actual switch that needs to be flipped. And that switch is, of course, insulin.
Ben Azadi, a returning guest, has spent years teaching people how to work with that switch instead of around it, and his answer isn't more restrictions. It's knowing when to go into ketosis, and just as importantly, when to come out.
"Responsibility is your ability to respond to life." ~ Ben Azadi
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Resources Mentioned
Revised Version of “Keto Flex” by Ben Azadi
— https://www.discover.hayhouse.com/ketoflexrevised-b3-replay/
About Ben Azadi
Ben Azadi is a New York Times bestselling author, metabolic health expert, and founder of Keto Kamp. After losing 80 pounds and reversing his own health issues, he has spent over 16 years teaching metabolic flexibility through his books and coaching programs. He is the author of Metabolic Freedom, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Power of Sleep, and his latest release, Keto Flex. With a following of over 350,000 on Instagram and 1.3 million on YouTube, he has reached an estimated 100 million people with his work on fat loss and metabolic health.
Connect with Ben Azadi
Website: https://benazadi.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp 
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
*Disclaimer*
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.
We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Cigarette smoking rates have dropped to historic lows. High-quality generic statins are highly affordable. With all of the advanced diagnostics, effective medications, and a better overall understanding of cardiovascular risk, managing cholesterol is easier than ever.
Yet, heart disease still causes roughly 1 in every 3 deaths in the US and is, in fact, the number one cause of death worldwide. For decades, Dr. Alan Rozanski kept seeing patients whose hearts were failing them in ways cholesterol numbers and stress tests couldn't explain.
He stopped looking only at arteries and started looking at the whole person. Movement, mindset, emotion, connection, and purpose all shape a heart's health as much as anything on a chart. That search became the Six Domains of Health, the framework behind his career today.
"When you're young, health is a gift. When you're older, it's an achievement." ~ Dr. Alan Rozanski
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About Dr. Alan Rozanski
Dr. Alan Rozanski is a cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also serves as Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside. Over his career, he has become a leading voice at the intersection of cardiology, behavioral medicine, and lifestyle-driven disease prevention. He is the creator of the Six Domains of Health, a framework built to help people preserve vitality and long-term health beyond standard risk-factor management. 
Connect with Dr. Alan Rozanski
Website: https://alanrozanski.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanrozanski/ 
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
*Disclaimer*
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.
We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.

Nearly 12 million people are living with Parkinson's disease worldwide, and it's the fastest-growing neurological disorder on the planet. By 2050, that number is expected to more than double to 25 million cases. 
Researchers are still racing to understand what actually triggers the disease long before a diagnosis ever happens. Shaina Cahill thinks the answer might start somewhere nobody's looking, and that's the gut.
Years before a Parkinson's diagnosis, most patients already show the same GI issues, and she believes that's not a coincidence but an early warning sign we've been ignoring. Find out all that and much more in this episode.
"About 70% of your immune system comes from your gut." ~ Shaina Cahill
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Resources Mentioned 
Biome Breakthroughs (Novel Biome's podcast): https://novelbiome.com/podcast 
About Shaina Cahill
Dr. Shaina Cahill is the Director of Medical Communications and Affairs at Novel Biome, a company specializing in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). She holds a master's and a PhD in neuroscience, the latter from the University of British Columbia, with research focused on memory, aging, and the neurological role of feeding hormones. With a decade of experience in the field, she works with physicians, researchers, and practitioners to advance the evidence-based use of FMT across gastrointestinal, neurological, immune, and longevity-related conditions. She also co-hosts Novel Biome's podcast, Buying Breakthroughs, where she and the company's CEO discuss emerging science in the gut health space.
Connect with Shaina Cahill
Website: https://novelbiome.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainacahill/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novel_biome/ 
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
*Disclaimer*
The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development.
We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.