In this enlightening talk, Dr. Josh Axe, a Doctor of Natural Medicine and founder of draxe.com, unveils how mindset can be the secret weapon in healing. He discusses the profound impact of belief on physical health and chronic issues stemming from unresolved trauma. Dr. Axe highlights the power of visualization for recovery and shares four essential longevity habits. His personal journey, marked by a severe spinal infection, reinforces the importance of resilience and strong relationships in achieving true wellness.
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insights INSIGHT
Body's Spectrum
The body operates on a spectrum of healing and protection.
Fear and protection hinder healing, while relaxation promotes it.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Improve Gut Health
Get outside first thing in the morning for sunlight exposure to improve longevity and gut health.
Prioritize a diet of wild organic meat, cooked vegetables, fruits like pomegranates and berries, and healthy fats.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Josh Axe's Healing Journey
Josh Axe shares his experience with a spinal infection and how he overcame it.
He used mindset, hyperbaric chamber therapy, and peptides to recover.
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In 'Keto Diet', Dr. Josh Axe provides a detailed guide to the ketogenic diet, offering more than 80 recipes and five different keto protocols tailored to individual lifestyles. The book emphasizes whole, nutritious foods like healthy fats, vegetables, and herbs, and includes shopping lists, exercise routines, and explanations of the diet's scientific benefits.
Die with Zero
Bill Perkins
Die with Zero presents a provocative philosophy and practical guide on how to get the most out of your money and your life. Bill Perkins argues against over-saving and under-living, advocating for investing in experiences early and maximizing positive life experiences. The book introduces concepts like 'time-bucketing,' 'net worth curve,' and 'fulfillment curve' to help readers optimize their life stages and make the most of their resources. Drawing from his own life experiences and insights from psychological science and behavioral finance, Perkins makes a compelling case for living large and accumulating memorable experiences rather than wealth.
Ancient Remedies
Josh Axe
Think This, Not That
Josh Axe
The Fix
Ian Morgan Cron
You Are the Placebo
Inc.
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Joe Dispenza
In 'You Are the Placebo,' Dr. Joe Dispenza explores the history, science, and practical applications of the placebo effect. The book documents numerous cases of individuals who have reversed serious health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, depression, and arthritis through the power of their minds. Dispenza combines research from neuroscience, biology, psychology, behavioral conditioning, and quantum physics to explain how the placebo effect works and how it can be harnessed for personal healing and transformation. The book includes practical meditations and techniques to help readers change their thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions to achieve better health and well-being[1][3][4].
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
In this book, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both the body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores various treatments, including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to aid in recovery. The book emphasizes the power of relationships in both causing and healing trauma and offers hope through descriptions of novel approaches to treatment. It is based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists in the field[1][2][5].
The Biblio Diet
The Biblio Diet
Jordan Rubin
Josh Axe
What if your health breakthrough doesn’t start in the gym or the kitchen—but in your mind?
In this powerful conversation, Michael and Megan sit down with Dr. Josh Axe to explore why so many people feel stuck in cycles of stress, illness, or plateau—and how to shift toward real, lasting wellness. Drawing from his background in functional medicine and personal experience with a life-altering spinal infection, Dr. Axe shares the most overlooked key to healing and how you can start applying it today.
Memorable Quotes
“The number one determining factor of longevity for you is having strong relationships.”
“If you wake up first thing in the morning and get outside, it’s one of the single greatest things you can do for longevity and your microbiome.”
“This is all about training your nervous system and encouraging your body that ‘This is going to happen.’”
“There’s a lot of people that win at all costs, but they never end up winning. We hear all the stories. They’re never truly winning.”
Key Takeaways
The Biology of Belief. What you believe about your body impacts everything from gut function to recovery speed. Healing starts with mindset.
The Root of the Issue. Many chronic health challenges are driven by unresolved trauma—and show up in unexpected places like digestion and fatigue.
The Power of Visualization. Mentally rehearsing health and healing isn’t “woo-woo”—it’s neuroscience.
Top Four Longevity Habits. Hear from an expert what four rituals can add years to your life.
The Double Win 
