In this episode of The Joy of Living podcast, host Barry Shore sits down with Shaun Noorian, founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, to discuss the groundbreaking world of functional medicine and how it’s transforming lives. Shaun explains how functional medicine focuses on identifying the root causes of health issues and optimizing a patient’s biomarkers through diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and more. Unlike traditional medicine, which often waits until a life-threatening condition arises, functional medicine takes a preventative approach to health, aiming to enhance not just lifespan, but also health span—the years you spend living in optimal health.

Shaun shares insights on the importance of early intervention, the growing interest in functional medicine among younger individuals, and how performance-enhancing treatments are now being used not only for athletes but for everyday people to improve their overall quality of life. He discusses the role of biomarkers in aging, the benefits of performance-enhancing medications, and how optimizing physical, mental, and spiritual health can lead to a longer, more fulfilling life.

Tune in to hear Shaun’s vision for making high-quality, affordable, and personalized medications more accessible to all, and how this mission aligns with the three fundamentals of living a purpose-driven life: being happier, healthier, and wealthier.