There are roughly 650,000 full-time sworn law enforcement officers in the United States and more than a million active physicians. But how many people have spent decades in law enforcement, served on a SWAT team, and then become a doctor? Probably not many. 

My guest, Dr. Mark Sherwood, is one of them.

That career change gave Dr. Sherwood an unusual perspective on stress, health, and aging. He explains why he thinks stress is something we do rather than something we have, and why our genes leave us with more room to influence our health than many people assume.

We also talk about hormone replacement therapy and the rise of GLP-1 drugs, including Dr. Sherwood’s own experiment with retatrutide. Along the way, he explains how he measures biological age and why longevity comes down to staying capable for as long as possible.

“I just want to make sure I have a life in my years.” ~ Dr. Mark Sherwood

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Resources Mentioned:

Authentic Longevity by Dr. Mark Sherwood and Dr. Michele Sherwood - https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Longevity-Unlocking-Lifelong-Vitality/dp/B0FZ1PGNNQ/ref=sr_1_1 

The Longevity Lab - https://www.skool.com/the-longevity-lab-4097/about

GlycanAge Biological Age Test - https://glycanage.com/

About Dr. Mark Sherwood:

Dr. Mark Sherwood is a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute. Before entering medicine, he spent 24 years with the Tulsa Police Department, including a decade on the SWAT team. His work now focuses on longevity, functional medicine, and hormone optimization. He is also a bestselling author and speaker whose books include Authentic Longevity and The Quest for Wellness.

Connect with Mark Sherwood:

- Website: https://drmarksherwood.com/ 

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

- X/Twitter: https://x.com/drmarksherwood 

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- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

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

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ 

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