Most of us are consuming the wrong fats and paying the price with our health, energy, and brain function.

That’s what Udo Erasmus discovered after nearly dying from pesticide poisoning. His recovery sent him deep into the world of fats and oils, uncovering how the way we process and consume oils today is damaging our bodies at the cellular level.

Udo’s not just a health expert—he’s the guy who redefined how oils should be made. With over 40 years of research, multiple books, and his own company, Udo’s Choice, he’s helped millions rethink fats, inflammation, and what the body actually needs to heal.

In this episode, we unpack the omega-3 and omega-6 myths, why most oils are toxic, and how the right fats can fuel your brain, balance inflammation, and even boost athletic performance by 40-60%.

“Usually, sugar is the one that people say is the worst thing for you. Damaged oils are worse for you than sugar.” ~ Udo Erasmus

About Udo Erasmus:

Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in health, a bestselling author, and the co-founder of Udo’s Choice—one of the first companies to make oils with health, not shelf life, in mind. After nearly dying from pesticide poisoning, Udo dedicated his life to understanding fats, oils, and what the body truly needs. With a background in biochemistry, genetics, and nutrition, Udo has spent 40+ years educating millions on the science of essential fatty acids, inflammation, and human nature. His books, including Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, have sold over 250,000 copies, and his oil blends are used by elite athletes and health professionals worldwide.

Connect with Udo Erasmus:

Website: https://udoerasmus.com

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

Book: https://a.co/d/3tLUb18

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

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

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It’s hard to explain the moment you realize you don’t like your own child.

That’s exactly where Dana Kay found herself—exhausted, overwhelmed, and walking on eggshells in a house filled with tantrums, tension, and confusion. Her son had just been diagnosed with ADHD, and like so many parents, she was handed a prescription and told, “This is the only way.”

It wasn’t.

Dana watched her 5-year-old go from one medication to four, stacked to counteract the side effects of each other, until he became a shell of himself. So she rolled up her sleeves, dove into the science, and discovered something most pediatricians never mention: Inflammation and gut dysfunction can wreak havoc on a child’s brain, mood, and focus.

What started as one mom’s desperate late-night research turned into a complete transformation and a thriving mission.

Today, Dana is the founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute, where she has helped more than 1,300 families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally, using food, lifestyle, and lab testing to restore what medications often overlook: the root cause.

In this episode, Dana walks us through her heartbreaking experience that changed everything, the trap of forever medications, and the exact nutrition and detox steps she used to get her son (and her sanity) back.

“ If your kid's suffering with A DHD symptoms, most likely they've got leaky gut and gluten sensitivity. " ~ Dana Kay

About Dana Kay

Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, international bestselling author, and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. After watching her son suffer under a pile of prescriptions, she took matters into her own hands. She returned to school to study functional medicine and developed a system that now helps families worldwide manage ADHD naturally. Through science-backed protocols, customized testing, and accessible coaching, Dana empowers parents to get their children off the rollercoaster and back to thriving.

Connect with Dana Kay:

- Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com

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

- Book: https://a.co/d/52oLBgl

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

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There’s something wild that happens when you hit rock bottom and don’t quit.

Tim Thomas has been there—Australian Special Forces veteran, pro fighter, shark attack survivor, divorced, broke, and nearly suicidal at 3 a.m. on a couch in his parents’ house. That’s when he realized something had to change, and it wasn’t going to come from the outside.

It started with a breath.

That breath turned into a practice, a path, and a life-saving reset button that would not only change his sleep, his stress, and his health but help thousands of veterans and civilians do the same. Today, Tim is the founder of Breathwork in Bed, a program built to help people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and restore what modern life takes away: peace, clarity, and rest.

In this episode, Tim walks us through near-death moments, years of trauma and pressure, and how learning to breathe intentionally, if only for a few minutes, can radically change your sleep, your power, and your future.

"Everything we really want, everything we really need, is right here underneath our own skin. Accessed through our delightful breath." ~ Tim Thomas

About Tim Thomas

Tim Thomas is an Australian Special Forces veteran, pro fighter, and founder of Breathwork in Bed, a practical and powerful system for recovering deep rest, emotional balance, and physical energy through breath. He’s helped veterans rebuild their nervous systems, guided civilians away from burnout, and turned decades of high-pressure survival into a message of hope and transformation.

Connect with Tim:

- Website: https://breathworkinbed.com.au

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed

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

It’s wild what your body knows about you, what it would tell you if only you'd listen.

Dan Smith lived the first 40 years of his life as a brain on legs. He was emotionally disconnected, hyper-intellectual, and proud of it. He retired early, built multiple companies, advised founders, and by all accounts “won the game.” But something was off. His body screamed in quiet ways—chronic tension, sleepless nights, emotional numbness.

Then came a moment of awakening.

Dan stumbled into a world he once mocked, of energetic bodywork, emotion stored in tissues, healing through screaming (yes, screaming). And what he found wasn’t woo. It was the missing key to his health, relationships, decision-making, and leadership. Today, Dan works with high-level founders and individuals through a process he calls Integral Methodology to unlock stuck emotional trauma stored in the body, and the results are staggering.

In this episode, Dan explains why you have to “go closer to what hurts” if you want to heal. We talk about physical pain that has nothing to do with injuries, sleep issues that resolve after an emotional release, and why your body (not your brain) makes decisions.

“Focus on what you want and create more of it. Scream when you need to, and cry when you need to.” ~ Dan Smith

About Dan Smith

Dan Smith is the founder of Integral Methodology, a process that helps people identify and release emotional blocks stored in their bodies that are sabotaging health, success, and relationships. His own journey through pain, healing, and emotional reintegration now fuels his work with founders, executives, and groups who want to stop repeating toxic patterns and start living in alignment—emotionally, physically, and energetically.

Resources:

- Website: https://integralmethodology.com

- Emails: dan@integralmethodology.com or dan@theprofitableleader.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

Some people are just born for what they do—and Robbie Stahl is one of them.

At just seven years old, he was already lifting river rocks in his backyard with a homemade weight set. By the time he was 15, athletes were paying him to write their training programs. Fast-forward nearly three decades, and Robbie is the go-to expert for people over 50 who want to feel 20 years younger—without pain, burnout, or pushing themselves into injury.

In this episode, Robbie, founder of The Fitness Doctor, breaks down why traditional workouts don't work for aging bodies, why focusing on intensity is the wrong approach, and how biomechanically optimized exercise heals you as it strengthens you.

Robbie also shares what he learned from a five-year study of over a million data points to create what he calls the world’s most advanced fitness system for people over 50.

If you’ve ever wanted to feel strong, stable, and energized again without wrecking your joints or dragging yourself through another brutal gym session, this conversation will change how you look at exercise.

"Exercise is degenerative. It's like woodworking. You have to be really careful where you're taking little nicks away, otherwise you're gonna mess up the image." ~ Robbie Stahl

About Robbie Stahl

Robbie Stahl is the founder of The Fitness Doctor and a biomechanical exercise specialist with over 27 years of experience in the field. He has developed the world’s most advanced, research-backed training system for people over 50 and has worked with elite athletes, military professionals, and thousands of men and women who want to restore mobility, reduce pain, and feel decades younger. His programs combine science, neurology, and biomechanics to deliver results without injury.

Resources:

➡️ Learn more about the molecule behind the longest life extension in history at https://MyVitalC.com

Connect with Robbie Stahl:

- Website: https://thefitnessdoctor.com

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fullbodyfixchallenge

- Email: patricia@thefitnessdoctor.com

- Full Body Fix program – join the event at https://bodyfix.thefitnessdoctor.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

Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping – leave us a review on iTunes and let us know!
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Ever met someone who helps people quit smoking… without withdrawal, meds, or even a second thought?

In this episode, I sit down with Meridee Hlokoff, founder of LaserQuit, a revolutionary addiction recovery program that uses cold laser therapy to help people quit smoking, drinking, vaping, binge eating, and even phone addiction, often in just one session.

Meridee’s journey started when she quit smoking herself after a 13-year addiction, and she did it without patches, pills, or suffering. That one treatment changed everything. Today, she’s helped thousands walk away from addiction and reclaim control over their lives.

We dive into how cold laser therapy works, why traditional methods like nicotine patches and prescription meds fail long-term, and why dopamine, not willpower, is at the root of almost every addiction.

We also talk about why most people relapse even after “success,” and how Meridee's approach rewires your brain to make sobriety feel natural.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to break a lifelong habit, this one will change the way you think about addiction.

"Addiction isn't the problem. Addiction is the solution, and the problem is feelings we don't want to feel." ~ Meridee Hlokoff

About Meridee Hlokoff

Meridee Hlokoff is the founder of LaserQuit, a leading cold laser therapy program helping people end addictions without medication or withdrawal. After quitting smoking herself through this therapy over 13 years ago, she became certified and went on to develop her own unique protocol, one that now boasts a 95–98% long-term success rate. Meridee works with clients battling addictions to nicotine, alcohol, food, porn, stress, phones, and more.

Resources:

➡️ Learn more about the molecule behind the longest life extension in history at https://MyVitalC.com

Connect with Meridee:

- Website: https://laserquit.net

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

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

Struggling to conceive and feeling like the clock is ticking louder every day?

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Preston, a biochemist-turned-physician assistant and founder of Denovo Fertility, who’s flipping the script on traditional fertility care by helping couples dramatically boost their chances of conceiving, without jumping straight to IVF.

Jessica brings 20 years of OB/GYN experience, a deep bench in functional medicine, and a wildly refreshing honesty about what fertility clinics often ignore. We talk about everything from the real story behind A.M.H. (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) levels to how stress can affect your fertility more than age, plus why miscarriage is more common than most people realize.

If you’ve ever wondered whether IVF is your only path… or why your body just isn’t responding the way you thought it would… or how the hell someone can get pregnant naturally after years of unexplained infertility, this one will blow your mind.

"Miscarriage and infertility rank higher on a stress scale for women than the loss of a parent or a divorce." ~ Jessica Preston

About Jessica Preston, PA-C

Jessica Preston spent nearly 20 years in obstetrics and gynecology before she discovered the power of functional medicine to heal infertility naturally. As the founder of Denovo Fertility, she leads a team of eight specialized coaches who help couples optimize egg and sperm health through nutrition, stress management, biofeedback, and relationship healing. Jessica is also the author of a book and host of a TV program called The New Health. Her mission is to change how fertility is approached globally by targeting the root causes of infertility rather than merely treating symptoms.

Resources:

➡️ Learn more about the molecule behind the longest life extension in history at https://MyVitalC.com

➡️ Join the Year of the Healthy Baby Initiative: https://denovofertility.com/baby-basics-program/

Connect with Jessica Preston:

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

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

- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/denovofertilitycommunitygroup/

- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@denovofertility

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denovofertility

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

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

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You go to the dermatologist with a full-body rash or a child who can’t sleep because they scratch till they bleed—and the first option you're handed is a lifelong biologic drug?

Something's not right.

In this episode, I sit down with Kerry Jenkins, a certified physician assistant with 23+ years in medical and aesthetic dermatology, who’s blowing the whistle on the standard system and helping patients heal chronic skin conditions by treating the root cause.

Kerry doesn’t just talk about acne, eczema, and psoriasis. She gets into the deeper problem: what our skin is trying to say about our gut, our toxic load, and the way we eat, live, and sleep.

We dive into everything from Accutane and vitamin deficiencies to the real deal with sunscreen. We also talk about the insane rise in chronic rashes in babies, and why so many parents are being pushed toward risky immune-suppressing drugs way too fast.

If you’ve ever wondered why skin issues aren’t being solved, this one will wake you up.

"Just because somebody's popular and has a lot of followers and they're promoting a product does not mean that it's legit or that it works. You need to do your due diligence.” ~ Kerry Jenkins

About Kerry Jenkins, PA-C

Kerry Jenkins is a certified physician assistant who has been practicing medical and aesthetic dermatology for over 23 years. After discovering the power of functional and integrative medicine, she obtained additional certifications from the School of Applied Functional Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and certifications in root cause dermatology. Today, she is the founder of Whisper Health, where she provides patients with a holistic approach to chronic skin issues. Kerry believes that true healing occurs when the underlying drivers of disease are identified and addressed. Her mission is to empower people with the knowledge that they can choose how they treat their skin conditions.

Resources:

➡️ Learn more about the molecule behind the longest life extension in history at https://MyVitalC.com

Connect with Kerry Jenkins:

- Website: https://www.whisper-health.com

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

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhisperHealthFunctionalMedicine

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/