Live Beyond the Norms

Six months before having a widowmaker heart attack at 34, Dr. Stephen Hussey had a coronary calcium score of zero. He exercised regularly, ate a whole-food diet, and says his other health markers gave him little reason to think a heart attack was coming.

After surviving it, he started questioning whether the usual markers tell us enough about heart health. That led him to look more closely at blood flow and what happens inside the arteries as heart disease develops.

Dr. Hussey shares why sunlight and our daily light environment have become such a big part of how he thinks about cardiovascular health. He explains his interest in structured water and why his experience has made him question how much we can learn from testing alone.

“If a diet stops working for you, don't be dogmatic about it.” ~ Dr. Stephen Hussey

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Resources Mentioned:

Understanding the Heart by Stephen Hussey - https://resourceyourhealth.com/shop/

The Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald H. Pollack - https://www.pollacklab.org/publications

Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life by Gerald H. Pollack - https://www.pollacklab.org/publications

Charged by Gerald H. Pollack - https://www.pollacklab.org/publications

Previous Episode on Heart Health with Dr. Christopher Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epDpEArD0KU 

About Dr. Stephen Hussey:

Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, DC, is a chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner specializing in heart health and human physiology. He holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. After suffering a widowmaker heart attack at 34, he focused much of his work on cardiovascular health. He is the author of The Health Evolution, Understanding the Heart, and Pain Sense.

Connect with Dr. Stephen Hussey:

- Website: https://resourceyourhealth.com/ 

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@resourceyourhealth6183 

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

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

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

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

- 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.

Over the last four decades, obesity in the U.S. has nearly doubled. Research has found testosterone levels in American men declining by around 1% per year since the 80s. Most alarmingly, global sperm concentration has fallen by more than 50% since the 1970s.

For people struggling with their weight, hormones, or fertility, figuring out what’s contributing to the problem can take years. Dr. Wendy Myers believes one culprit deserves more attention: the environmental chemicals and heavy metals we’re exposed to every day.

According to Dr. Myers, these exposures can interfere with the way our hormones function and may even make losing weight more difficult. She explains why minerals are such an important part of her approach to detox and what we can do to reduce the toxic load we encounter in everyday life.

“Your minerals are the spark plugs of your body.” ~ Dr. Wendy Myers

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Resources Mentioned:

Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue by Wendy Myers - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Limitless+Energy+Wendy+Myers 

Myers Detox Protocol - https://myersdetox.com/myers-detox-protocol/ 

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) - https://store.myersdetox.com/collections/detox-protocols 

Perfect Iodine by Activation Products - https://activationproducts.com/products/perfect-iodine 

Jaspr Air Scrubber - https://jaspr.co/products/airscrubber 

Seafood Survival Guide: Toxicity and Sustainability Article - https://myersdetox.com/seafood-survival-guide/ 

Spooky2 Rife Machine - https://www.spooky2.com/ 

About Dr. Wendy Myers:

Dr. Wendy Myers is a naturopathic doctor, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, and founder of MyersDetox.com. Her work focuses on heavy metal detoxification, mineral balance, and bioenergetics. She created the Myers Detox Protocol and hosts the Myers Detox Podcast. She is also the bestselling author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

Connect with Wendy Myers:

- Website: https://myersdetox.com/ 

- Podcast: https://myersdetox.com/category/podcast-category/ 

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

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

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

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

- 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.

There are roughly 650,000 full-time sworn law enforcement officers in the United States and more than a million active physicians. But how many people have spent decades in law enforcement, served on a SWAT team, and then become a doctor? Probably not many. 
My guest, Dr. Mark Sherwood, is one of them.
That career change gave Dr. Sherwood an unusual perspective on stress, health, and aging. He explains why he thinks stress is something we do rather than something we have, and why our genes leave us with more room to influence our health than many people assume.
We also talk about hormone replacement therapy and the rise of GLP-1 drugs, including Dr. Sherwood’s own experiment with retatrutide. Along the way, he explains how he measures biological age and why longevity comes down to staying capable for as long as possible.
“I just want to make sure I have a life in my years.” ~ Dr. Mark Sherwood
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Resources Mentioned:
Authentic Longevity by Dr. Mark Sherwood and Dr. Michele Sherwood - https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Longevity-Unlocking-Lifelong-Vitality/dp/B0FZ1PGNNQ/ref=sr_1_1 
The Longevity Lab - https://www.skool.com/the-longevity-lab-4097/about
GlycanAge Biological Age Test - https://glycanage.com/
About Dr. Mark Sherwood:
Dr. Mark Sherwood is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute. Before entering medicine, he spent 24 years with the Tulsa Police Department, including a decade on the SWAT team. His work now focuses on longevity, functional medicine, and hormone optimization. He is also a bestselling author and speaker whose books include Authentic Longevity and The Quest for Wellness.
Connect with Mark Sherwood:
- Website: https://drmarksherwood.com/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarksherwood/ 
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/drmarksherwood 
Connect with Chris Burres:
- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 
- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc 
- 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 three in four women with moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms report feeling tired or worn out. Add hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, and bloating, and suddenly it’s hard to know what’s causing what.

These symptoms are often treated one at a time, but Lisa Smith believes there’s an important connection between them. The functional medicine dietitian points to the gut, where bacteria can even affect whether estrogen leaves the body or gets sent back into circulation.

Lisa breaks down how that happens, why some women struggle with HRT, and what leaky gut and liver health have to do with hormones. She also shares practical ways to support the gut through probiotics, prebiotic foods, protein, and fiber.

“Do one thing today. Do one thing tomorrow, and your body will start responding.” ~ Lisa Smith

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Resources Mentioned:

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X

The Pretty Well Podcast, Lisa Smith’s health and wellness podcast - https://lisasmithwellness.com/podcast/ 

Designs for Health Anaerostipes Probiotic - https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/anaerostipes-probiotic/ 

Designs for Health Complete Commensal Probiotic - https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/complete-commensal-probiotic/

About Lisa Smith:

Lisa Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, is a functional medicine registered dietitian with two master's degrees in nutrition and human biology. She began her path into gut health after diet and lifestyle changes dramatically improved her own Hashimoto's disease, which led her to open a private practice, Integrative Wellness Center, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She hosts The Pretty Well Podcast, ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally, where she covers gut health, hormone balance, and anti-aging through a root-cause lens. Her areas of focus include autoimmunity, digestive disorders, food sensitivities, and hormonal imbalances. She is also a certified health and wellness coach and a veteran.

Connect with Lisa Smith:

- Website: https://lisasmithwellness.com/ 

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

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-7a8052337/ 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

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

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

- 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.

A 2016 study of 800,000 children found that antibiotics or antacids in the first six months of life significantly raised the risk of eczema, asthma, and life-threatening food allergies by age four. 
Dr. Elisa Song walks through that data, plus a Finnish study of one million births linking early antibiotic exposure to anxiety and mood disorders later in life. She also covers how to spot the difference between a viral and bacterial infection, and what to ask before filling a prescription. 
This is a revisit of a conversation I had earlier this year with Dr. Song. You can catch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLeJVp0NJGg&t=1s 
"Physicians who thought that the patient in front of them wanted an antibiotic prescription were twice as likely to write the antibiotic prescription." ~ Dr. Elisa Song
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Resources Mentioned
Dr. Elisa's book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience: https://healthykidshappykids.com/
About Dr. Elisa Song
Dr. Elisa Song is a Stanford, NYU, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience, board-certified in both pediatrics and holistic medicine. She founded Whole Family Wellness, one of the country's first holistic pediatric practices, and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Tiny Health, where she helped develop a clinical-grade microbiome test for families. She is the author of the national bestseller Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Healthline, and National Geographic.
Connect with Dr. Elisa Song:
Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/
Connect with Chris Burres:
Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/
Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc/
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.