The Josh Boone Show #36: It’s Been A While – Chronic Illness, Workaholism & Finding Balance
Sep 30, 2024
After a long hiatus, the host opens up about battling chronic illness and the struggles of workaholism. They share a journey of navigating brain fog and autoimmune challenges, detailing their search for medical answers. The discussion highlights the realities of mold toxicity and the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental health. Reflecting on perfectionism and the pressure to do more, the host emphasizes the importance of balance and self-care for a fulfilling life.
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Lifelong Brain Fog And Sinus Struggles
- Josh Boone describes lifelong chronic sinus infections, brain fog, and 30+ antibiotic rounds documented in his chart.
- He recounts spacing out in meetings and severe cognitive episodes that he long attributed to allergies.
COVID As A Trigger For Chronic Immune Activation
- Josh links COVID/spike-protein exposure to triggering immune overreactions in people with hidden toxins like mycotoxins and metals.
- He suggests this trigger can flip chronic conditions into persistent mast cell activation and histamine flooding.
Cleveland Clinic Revealed Leaky Gut
- Josh recounts getting referred to the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine where extensive testing revealed gut irritation and leaky gut.
- He describes how this diagnosis connected his food sensitivities and systemic inflammation to gut permeability.