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You’re not out of shape because you don’t work hard enough. You might just be doing the wrong kind of hard.

Brad Kearns was once ranked #3 in the world as a professional triathlete. He’s a two-time US national champion, a Guinness World Record holder, and most recently took second place in the USA Masters National High Jump at 58. He has trained with the greats, written 14 books, and co-founded Peluva, a minimalist footwear company born out of everything he's learned about performance, longevity, and movement.

But Brad didn’t always win.

After burning out in college as a D1 runner, he spent years crashing from injury to illness, chasing performance but ignoring the signs. Then came the recalibration—one that shaped his career, his coaching, and his message for every fitness-minded overachiever who thinks “more” is the answer.

In this episode, Brad shares a brutally honest look at what it really takes to thrive in the long term and why most people train too hard. You'll learn why recovery, not intensity, is the new secret weapon.

“ Control yourself. Do what works for you and do your best rather than get sucked in to the overly-competitive modern world.”~ Brad Kearns

About Brad Kearns:

Brad Kearns is a former professional triathlete, world-ranked #3, two-time US national champion, and Guinness World Record holder. He’s the co-author of bestsellers, including The Primal Blueprint, host of the B.Rad Podcast, and co-founder of Peluva minimalist footwear. Brad’s work bridges high-performance athletics with real-life longevity—helping people train smarter, feel better, and live longer through movement, mindset, and metabolic health.

Connect with Brad Kearns:

- Website: https://bradkearns.com

- Book: https://borntowalkbook.com/

- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-rad-podcast/id1430171257

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/

- Peluva Shoes: https://peluva.com

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- 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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Most people slow down in their 60s. John Brink became a competitive bodybuilder in his 70s and now, at 84, he’s still lifting more than most 20-year-olds.

Born during WWII in Nazi-occupied Holland, John grew up scavenging train yards for food, dodging bombs, and surviving trauma that would shape the rest of his life. At age 23, he immigrated to Canada with nothing but a suitcase, $25, and three books, and eventually built a company employing over 400 people.

But his journey didn’t stop there. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 62, John finally understood what made him different and how his “disorder” was actually a superpower that fueled his drive, energy, and creativity. Now a five-time author, active podcaster, and passionate speaker, he’s on a mission to prove that age is just a number—and life doesn’t have to slow down unless you let it.

In this episode, John shares his unfiltered take on longevity, building a life of purpose, and why your mindset is your strongest asset. You’ll also learn how he conquered anxiety, why he calls ADHD “a gift,” and the surprising health scare that turned him into a vegan bodybuilder at 68.

"Your body is extremely forgiving. It wants to be healthy, but it needs you and your mind to say 'I can and I will.'" ~ John Brink

About John Brink:

John A. Brink is a war survivor, bodybuilder, author, podcast host, and founder of the Brink Group of Companies—an enterprise that includes lumber manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and media, employing over 400 people. After being diagnosed with ADHD in his 60s, John reframed his story, writing books like ADHD Unlocked, Finding Your Passion, and Living Young, Dying Old. At 84, he continues to speak globally, publish books annually, and train as a competitive bodybuilder. He lives in British Columbia with his wife and horses, proving daily that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Connect with John Brink:

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

- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-brink/id1523109056

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.a.brink/

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

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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/

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You’re not tired because you’re getting older. You’re not bloated because of “just stress.” And your labs being “normal” doesn’t mean you’re actually healthy.

Reed Davis wants to change how we define health because symptoms are just the surface. He’s trained over 4,000 functional practitioners, run thousands of functional lab tests, and guided over 10,000 people back to health by doing what most practitioners miss: looking at the big picture.

In this episode, Reed explains how our medical system got it wrong, why most chronic conditions are misdiagnosed or mistreated, and how to finally fix what’s really going on in your body.

He also breaks down his powerful H.I.D.D.E.N. framework—the six most common areas of metabolic chaos—and the exact blueprint he uses to bring people back from fatigue, brain fog, hormone issues, digestive pain, and mystery illnesses.

“Having no symptoms doesn’t mean you’re healthy. The opposite of tired isn’t ‘not tired’—it’s energetic.” ~ Reed Davis

About Reed Davis:

Reed Davis is a double board-certified holistic health practitioner, certified nutritional therapist, and founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®. Over the past two decades, he has trained over 4,000 FDN practitioners across 50 countries and personally guided more than 10,000 clients to better health using lab testing and functional healing strategies. His methods focus on root cause discovery, metabolic chaos, and personalized epigenetic lifestyle changes. Reed is also the author of The Gap and a longtime thought leader in natural wellness.

Connect with Reed Davis:

- Website & Free Gift: https://www.fdntraining.com/livebeyondthenorms

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/