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Live Beyond the Norms

Live Beyond the Norms

By: Chris Burres
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You want to have a spectacular life. You want to live longer as long as you are healthy mentally and physically.
This podcast has been a vision of mine for the last two and a half years. As I continue to share with people the astounding results, 90% extension of life in test subjects, reported in peer-reviewed published research about our molecule ESS60, I started to think about what it would be like to live longer. Not just longer, but ALOT longer. I also started thinking about how living longer would disrupt the vision many people had about their lives and the final years of that life.
This podcast is big enough to cover all aspects of Living Beyond the Norms but it will start and probably focus on health and longevity and the cutting-edge research which promises significantly longer and healthier living. It will also cover the unconventional strategies employed today by today's experts to help people Live Beyond the Norms.

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Episodes
  • How a Keto Diet Can Potentially Help People Get Off Psychiatric Medications | Matthew Bernstein, MD
    Jul 3 2026
    Dr. Bernstein is a clinical psychiatrist with 25 years of experience. But when two of his three sons developed autoimmune encephalitis, the conventional medicine he had trusted his entire career had almost nothing to offer. So he went out and found the answers himself. What Dr. Bernstein found made me so interested in sitting down and having a discussion with him. He believes depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are not brain chemistry problems. Instead, he thinks these are metabolic disorders, and more surprisingly, that they could be treated with a relatively simple lifestyle change. Dr. Bernstein believes that going keto and introducing a strict workout regimen can treat conditions that most psychiatrists medicate and move on from. During our conversation, we talked about his sons, how ketosis bypasses brain insulin resistance, and how the upcoming studies could change psychiatry forever. "Exercise is a powerful way to treat depression" ~ Matthew Bernstein, MD Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Consensus guidance paper, Frontiers in Nutrition (co-authored with Chris Palmer, Georgia Ede and others): https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1749406/full About Matthew Bernstein, MD Dr. Matthew Bernstein is a clinical psychiatrist with 25 years of experience and a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry. He graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University, earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and trained at MGH McLean, where he served as chief resident and later as assistant medical director of the schizophrenia and bipolar inpatient program. He lectures in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, co-organized the first public conference on metabolic psychiatry, and founded Accord, an immersive program built around treating mental illness at its metabolic root. Connect with Matthew Bernstein, MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd/ Website: https://accordmh.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 *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.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • What Can We Learn From the Most Genetically Modified Human Alive? | Liz Parrish
    Jun 30 2026
    In 2015, Liz Parrish flew to Colombia and let someone inject an untested gene therapy into her body 150 times. She texted her kids that she loved them before it started. When it was over, she went for nachos. Ten years later, her telomeres are longer than when she started, and she has taken 12 gene therapies in total. Her decade of self-experimentation has produced peer-reviewed data, a growing protocol of gene therapies, and a company training its sights on making biological aging optional. Our conversation goes over what it took to become patient zero and what gene therapy for aging looks like in practice today, among other things. "In order to survive the future of this planet, genetic modification for the species will be inevitable." ~ Liz Parrish Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned The Transhumanism Handbook edited by Newton Lee: https://www.amazon.com/Transhumanism-Handbook-Newton-Lee/dp/3030169197 About Liz Parrish Liz Parrish is the founder and CEO of BioViva Sciences USA Inc., a gene therapy company focused on extending healthy human lifespan. In 2015, she became the first person to undergo gene therapy to treat biological aging. She has since received 12 gene therapies and has published peer-reviewed data showing telomere lengthening over time. Liz is a founding member of the International Longevity Alliance and an affiliated member of the Complex Biological Systems Alliance. Her work has been covered by WIRED, The Guardian, and Ars Technica. Connect with Liz Parrish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlparrish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizlparrish Website: https://bioviva-science.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 *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.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • You Can Fight Prostate Cancer Without Losing What Makes You a Man With Dr. Stephen Petteruti
    Jun 26 2026
    Roughly 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Most will get a high PSA, go to a urologist, get a biopsy, and end up in surgery or radiation. A 15-year government-funded study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that none of it changed the death rate. Bringing that research to the table is Dr. Stephen Petteruti, a men's health physician with over 30 years in practice. He thinks there is a better way to handle prostate cancer that can keep men out of the operating room and their vitality intact. Prostate cancer is something almost every man will face a decision about. That is exactly why I wanted Dr. Petteruti on the show. We get into what the PSA test tells you and what your options are when the number comes back high. "There's nothing about us biologically that requires us to decay and wither before we die." ~ Dr. Stephen Petteruti Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned Fight Cancer Like a Man by Dr. Stephen Petteruti: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Cancer-Like-Man-Breakthrough/dp/B0GP6JHQTQ The ProtecT Trial, New England Journal of Medicine 2023: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122 The PIVOT Trial, New England Journal of Medicine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32089359/ Intellectual Medicine: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com About Dr. Stephen Petteruti Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified family physician with over 30 years of experience specializing in men's health, hormone optimization, and prostate care. He completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine through A4M and runs Intellectual Medicine, a concierge practice in South Florida focused on longevity, cellular health, and prostate cancer management. He is the author of Fight Cancer Like a Man and the host of the Intellectual Medicine Podcast, where he challenges the standard biopsy-and-surgery approach to prostate cancer. Connect with Dr. Stephen Petteruti Website: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intellectualmedicine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intellectualmedicine 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.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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