Perimenopause, hormone balance, and real prevention are not soft topics; they are the difference between feeling like yourself or feeling lost in your own body. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar joined me to lay out what’s actually happening in midlife women, why so many are getting brushed off, and what can be done early enough to change the whole trajectory.

Dr. Jen also talks about cycle syncing, progesterone support, estrogen metabolism, and the hidden stress patterns that quietly wreck sleep, mood, and weight. Tune in to learn why faith and emotional peace are not side notes but a core piece of healing, especially when women feel isolated, anxious, or misunderstood during this season.

“ Men, if you fix your women's hormones and their cortisol is balanced, you guys are gonna be intimate, and you're gonna connect.” Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

Mentioned in this Episode:

- Book: The Perimenopause Reset: https://a.co/d/dJLZW9l

- Book: Eat, Sleep, Move, Breathe: https://a.co/d/77iO0wp

About Dr. Jen Pfleghaar:

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with a fellowship and board certification in integrative medicine. She is the host of the Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen, and co-author of Eat, Sleep, Move, Breathe. Her newest book, The Perimenopause Reset, helps women understand the real drivers of hormone shifts, weight gain, mood changes, and fatigue, with a full roadmap that blends physiology, lifestyle medicine, and faith-centered healing.

Connect with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar:

- Website: https://healthybydrjen.com

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

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

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/

In this episode, we revisit our insightful conversation with Ben Azadi, bestselling author and metabolism expert. Ben shares powerful insights on achieving metabolic freedom, breaking free from diet myths, and transforming your self-image to optimize your health and energy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How insulin resistance is a root cause of many chronic diseases and how to reverse it
• The benefits of metabolic flexibility and how "flex days" can improve your health
• Practical tips on rebuilding your self-image to sustain lasting wellness
  
  
  

Ben’s approach emphasizes that lasting health transformation begins with rewiring your mindset and lifestyle—not just focusing on restrictive diets. This episode offers actionable tips to help you achieve metabolic health and vitality.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566

About Ben Azadi:

Ben Azadi is a health expert focused on helping people achieve metabolic freedom. After losing 80 pounds and transforming his own health, he has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies. He has written four bestselling books—Keto Flex, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, The Perfect Health Booklet, and The Power of Sleep—and his latest book, Metabolic Freedom, is available for pre-order. Ben also hosts the popular Metabolic Freedom podcast (formerly Keto Kamp) and has a massive social media following with over 850,000 followers across platforms.

Connect with Ben Azadi:

Website: https://benazadi.com/

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

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi

Book: https://metabolicfreedombook.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/

A potato-sized abscess nearly ended his life in 2023, yet three weeks after emergency brain surgery, Dr. Brandon Brown was back adjusting patients. Today, the Migraine Doc shares the upper cervical secret that’s quietly erasing chronic migraines for thousands who were told “it’s just a migraine” and sent home with pills.

In this episode, Brandon walks us through the seizure that started it all, the moment his brain literally shrank back to normal the second the infection was removed, and exactly why he believes the brainstem (protected by the top two neck bones) holds the real key to migraine freedom.

We also talk about the TikTok explosion (one video gained him 40,000 followers in a single day), building a practice on pure violence of action, and the simple daily habits he swears by to keep his own nervous system bulletproof.

"Migraines are the most common disorder in the nervous system. They're thought to originate in the brainstem, and now the research is starting to back that up and prove it." - Dr. Brandon Brown

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Mentioned in this Episode:

- Book: Migraine Secrets by Dr. Brandon Brown - https://www.migrainesucks.com/landing-page-page-1631

- Website & scheduling - https://thespecificrichardson.com/schedule

About Dr. Brandon Brown:

Dr. Brandon Brown, also known as "The Migraine Doc," is a chiropractor, author, and influencer dedicated to helping people achieve freedom from chronic migraines. He is the founder of The Migraine Society and the founder and Clinical Director of the specific chiropractic centers in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Brown is a highly sought-after expert who takes a holistic approach, believing that migraines are not just a head problem. He has reached over 600,000 followers and 5 million likes on TikTok, sharing his unconventional approach to care. Dr. Brown is also the co-host of the podcast You Crack Me Up.

Connect with Dr. Brandon Brown:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themigrainedoc

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

Email: brandon@thespecific.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/