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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 1H 3M

The Daughter Who Rewrote a Doctor’s Entire Approach to Medicine With Aaron Hartman, MD

from Live Beyond the Norms · host Chris Burres

What do you do when the medical system you were trained to trust can't save your own daughter?That's the question Dr. Aaron Hartman ran into the day he met his foster daughter Anna. She came into the world facing more than her share of challenges, and doctors told the Hartmans she wouldn't walk, talk, or crawl.When the standard recommendation came down to a feeding tube and a string of surgeries, Aaron and his wife said no. They were reported to Child Protective Services for wanting to feed their daughter food instead.Anna is now 20, and she walks and talks just fine. Her story rebuilt her father's entire approach to medicine. Aaron sits down with Chris to talk about what he's learned along the way and the role healthy fats play in healing the brain. They discuss how the pharmaceutical research world really works from the inside and why purpose may be the most underrated longevity tool we have."Your body was made to heal. You were made for health. Your body was made to self-heal and self-repair." ~ Aaron Hartman, MDSupport 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/id1714886566Resources MentionedUnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds by Aaron Hartman, MD: https://uncurablebook.com/ Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/0iLD2ZSPBlue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/ About Aaron HartmanAaron Hartman, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. He's the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he treats patients other doctors have given up on. Over the last 15 years, he's been the principal investigator on more than 70 clinical trials, taught the next generation of physicians as an associate professor, and built a practice that pulls patients from across the country. He's the author of UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds and the host of the Made for Health podcast.Connect with Aaron HartmanWebsite: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanmd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD 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 DisclaimerThe 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.

What do you do when the medical system you were trained to trust can't save your own daughter?That's the question Dr. Aaron Hartman ran into the day he met his foster daughter Anna. She came into the world facing more than her share of challenges, and doctors told the Hartmans she wouldn't walk, talk, or crawl.When the standard recommendation came down to a feeding tube and a string of surgeries, Aaron and his wife said no. They were reported to Child Protective Services for wanting to feed their daughter food instead.Anna is now 20, and she walks and talks just fine. Her story rebuilt her father's entire approach to medicine. Aaron sits down with Chris to talk about what he's learned along the way and the role healthy fats play in healing the brain. They discuss how the pharmaceutical research world really works from the inside and why purpose may be the most underrated longevity tool we have."Your body was made to heal. You were made for health. Your body was made to self-heal and self-repair." ~ Aaron Hartman, MDSupport 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/id1714886566Resources MentionedUnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds by Aaron Hartman, MD: https://uncurablebook.com/ Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://a.co/d/0iLD2ZSPBlue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/ About Aaron HartmanAaron Hartman, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. He's the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, where he treats patients other doctors have given up on. Over the last 15 years, he's been the principal investigator on more than 70 clinical trials, taught the next generation of physicians as an associate professor, and built a practice that pulls patients from across the country. He's the author of UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds and the host of the Made for Health podcast.Connect with Aaron HartmanWebsite: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartmanmd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD 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 DisclaimerThe 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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