Dr. Josh Axe discusses mindset medicine, healing, and purpose with Dr. Anthony Gustin. They cover topics like finding purpose, defying expectations with a healing mindset, the importance of faith and spirituality, being a good human, universal purpose to heal Earth, and using talents to help others.
Mindset medicine is crucial for better health and healing, emphasizing the power of belief and mindset in personal well-being.
Anchoring identity in a stable foundation like God shapes purpose and contribution, leading to a heavenly existence on Earth.
Core beliefs and virtue ethics from religion guide actions towards greater good, emphasizing ethical conduct and alignment with universal truths.
Deep dives
Importance of Mindset Medicine in Health
Dr. Josh Axe discusses the importance of mindset medicine in health, highlighting how belief, faith, and mindset significantly impact healing. Drawing from personal experiences, including a traumatic injury and subsequent recovery journey, he emphasizes the role of purpose, identity, and mindset in fostering optimal health and well-being. By prioritizing mindset medicine, individuals can overcome limiting beliefs, find purpose, and awaken a healing mindset for holistic well-being.
Anchor Identity in God and Community
Dr. Josh Axe delves into the significance of anchoring identity in a stable foundation, such as God. He emphasizes that one's beliefs about God form the core of their identity, providing a constant source of stability amidst life's changes. By aligning with a universal purpose of loving God, others, and contributing to a heavenly existence on Earth, individuals can shape their identity based on meaningful roles and responsibilities within their community.
The Cascading Impact of Identity and Purpose
Reflecting on the cascading effects of identity and purpose, Dr. Josh Axe underscores how one's self-perception influences their beliefs, actions, and overall impact. He illustrates how a stable identity rooted in God and meaningful roles translates into a profound sense of purpose and positive contributions to the world. By aligning identity with higher values and eternal perspectives, individuals can cultivate a purpose-driven life for greater fulfillment and societal benefit.
Foundation of Core Beliefs
Having a strong foundation of core beliefs stemming from religious and philosophical teachings helps guide actions and decision-making. The podcast delves into the importance of drawing universal truths from various religions, enabling individuals to navigate life with a sense of purpose and direction. By internalizing these core beliefs, individuals can interpret and share their experiences effectively, fostering cohesion and collective action towards shared goals.
Emphasis on Virtue in Ethics and Actions
The discussion highlights the significance of virtue ethics in determining right from wrong and guiding actions. Drawing inspiration from historically virtuous figures like Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King Jr., the podcast underscores the impact of modeling behavior based on the actions of virtuous individuals. By aligning actions with virtuous role models, individuals can make decisions that prioritize the greater good and personal growth, steering away from a culture that glorifies superficial success and encouraging a focus on ethical and virtuous conduct.
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist who helps people heal and prevent illness by using food, lifestyle, and mindset medicine. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how the right mindset creates a more meaningful life.
Dr. Axe suffered a very traumatic injury that left him unable to walk. He spent the last year and a half recovering by using natural remedies and focusing on mindset, which he shares more about during the episode.
This experience solidified his beliefs about what’s important in life besides nutrition and physical health — faith, spirituality, and being a good human.
Tune in to hear them discuss:
Why “mindset medicine” is the biggest aspect of better health we’re not talking about
The benefits of finding your purpose and identity
How Dr. Axe defied his doctor’s expectations with a healing mindset
What religion and spirituality mean to them
Lessons we can learn about being a good human from the Bible to The Lord of the Rings
Our universal purpose to heal the Earth and its people
Using your unique talents to heed your calling and help others
Virtue ethics and what makes someone a good person
The difference between an Accomplishing mindset vs. a Becoming mindset
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