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.

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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

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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/

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: justin@autonomiccoaching.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/

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

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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/

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

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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/

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/

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

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc

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

Aging doesn’t have to mean decline. It can mean energy, strength, and confidence, if you master the basics first.

Four-time New York Times bestselling author JJ Virgin joins me to share her mission to help women reclaim power, vitality, and longevity, without falling for the quick fixes. We unpack why most people chase biohacks before earning the right way to use them, what really drives performance and health after 40, and how mindset shapes the way your body ages.

JJ also shares her personal story: being adopted, learning independence, turning pain into purpose, and how focusing on muscle, protein, and daily fundamentals can transform both body and mind.

Her philosophy is simple but profound: master your sleep, movement, nutrition, and relationships before you chase the fancy stuff. Then, you can truly own the next chapter of your life.

"Don't wish it were easier. Because if it's easier, then everyone's doing it." - JJ Virgin

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Mentioned In This Episode:

Well Beyond 40 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-beyond-40/id911502027

The Virgin Diet Book: https://a.co/d/dWv5Ngp

About JJ Virgin:

JJ Virgin is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, with her most popular book titled "The Virgin Diet." She hosts the top podcast Well Beyond 40 and has been a trusted nutrition expert on the Dr. Phil Show and the Today Show. JJ is on a mission to redefine aging, not as something to endure, but as a stage of life to own with strength, vitality, and purpose.

Connect with JJ Virgin:

- Website: https://jjvirgin.com

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/jj.virgin

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jjvirginvideos

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/