Have you wondered how a single negative comment can shape your beliefs about yourself?

In this episode, we dive into the crucial distinction between critical thinking and limiting beliefs, exploring how they shape our decisions. My guest, Dr. Josh Axe, author of the New York Times bestselling book, Think This, Not That, shares his personal story of overcoming a powerful limiting belief and helping his mom navigate through cancer. He offers some powerful critiques of our current medical model, and some practical tips to navigate a more holistic way towards health. Do not miss this thought-provoking episode!

Here’s what we cover:

1. The difference between critical thinking and limiting beliefs (2:52)

2. How one person’s negative comment created a limiting belief (9:11)

3. Josh's journey with his mom through cancer (13:51)

4. The negative effect of limiting beliefs (19:21)

5. An incisive critique of pharmaceutical ads in the U.S. (21:39)

6. How to balance natural & medical interventions (23:41)

7. The power of reverse-engineering your life based on your vision for the future (34:18)

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

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Episode 103: Name, Frame, and Brave Gossip

Episode 104: Overcoming the Fear of Vulnerability—Strategies to Stop Feeling Alone and Build Meaningful Connections

Episode 105: 4 Lies We Tell, the Mental Health Benefits of Honesty, & How to Stop Lying In Your Relationships

Episode 10: What are Limiting Beliefs and How Do I Overcome Them with Mary Marantz

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