Episode 68: Your Blood Tests Are “Normal”, So Why Do You Still Feel TERRIBLE? | Dr. Daniel Kirkbride
Burnout, brain fog, poor sleep, low energy, and chronic fatigue should not just be “part of the grind” for capable business owners.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Kirkbride, founder of CYORA, to discover what it really takes for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and high performers to optimise their health, avoid burnout, and unlock more energy, focus, and longevity.
Dan shares how his own experience with chronic fatigue, burnout, and misdiagnosis led him to build a data-led health optimisation business designed for people who refuse to accept “normal.”
Instead of chasing cookie-cutter wellness protocols, random supplements, or peptides - Dan explains why your health should be treated like your business.
Tune in to hear about:
👉Why “normal” blood work does not always mean optimal health
👉How burnout and chronic fatigue can be mistaken for depression or low motivation
👉The problem with generic wellness advice and cookie-cutter protocols
👉The key tests Dan uses: DNA testing, stool testing, blood work, VO2 max, DEXA scans, and Oura Ring data
👉How alcohol impacts sleep, inflammation, brain fog, muscle growth, energy, and business performance
👉Why subtraction comes before addition when improving your health
👉The foundational habits that can take most people from low energy to high function
👉When peptides, supplements, and advanced biohacking tools actually make sense
👉How gut health affects focus, mental clarity, mood, and cognitive performance
👉Why CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs need more than average health standards
Key moments:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:30 The 60% Founder Problem
00:04:10 Cookie-Cutter Slop
00:06:00 The Antidepressant Story
00:09:00 Hardware Versus Software
00:11:50 Dan's Burnout Origin
00:17:10 Stop Benchmarking Average
00:22:30 The Six Tests
00:29:30 The 30-Day Reset
00:34:00 Alcohol Compounds Down
00:43:30 Juice Cleanse Truth
00:49:30 Peptides Deep Dive
00:57:50 Retatrutide and GLP-1s
01:02:50 Side Effects Explained
01:07:10 Where To Find Dan
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👉Connect with Dr. Daniel Kirkbride
https://www.instagram.com/dr.daniel.kirkbride
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