95 — Use the Power of Your Mind to Heal Your Body with Dr. Josh Axe
Apr 1, 2024
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Dr. Josh Axe, expert in holistic medicine, discusses the mind-body connection and how to use mindset for healing. Topics include visualization, positive thinking, placebo effect, and balancing belief with acceptance. The podcast explores overcoming limiting beliefs, developing self-awareness, and living life fully despite challenges.
Mindset influences physical health, nutrition alone isn't enough for healing.
Replacing limiting beliefs can lead to breakthroughs and success.
Balancing self-acceptance and self-improvement is vital for personal growth.
Deep dives
Having a Strong Identity Boosts Effectiveness
The podcast discusses a study called the Batman study that showed how kids who associated themselves with a superhero or figure were 23% more effective in completing tasks. This reflects the power of having a strong identity and how it can positively impact performance and productivity.
Changing Limiting Beliefs Leads to Breakthroughs
Dr. Axe shares a personal story about a limiting belief he had in high school. A teacher told him he wasn't smart, and it affected his self-perception. However, receiving positive feedback from another teacher about his writing skills completely transformed his mindset. This highlights the importance of replacing limiting beliefs to experience breakthroughs and achieve success.
Balancing Self-Acceptance and Self-Improvement
Dr. Axe emphasizes the significance of balancing self-acceptance with self-improvement. Accepting where you are currently while striving for improvement in the future is crucial for personal growth and development. This approach allows individuals to appreciate their current circumstances while working towards a better future.
Utilizing Psychological Distance for Objective Perspective
By taking a step back and gaining psychological distance, individuals can achieve a more objective perspective, especially when dealing with emotions or challenging situations. Dr. Axe discusses how referring to yourself as a superhero or by your name can help create this distance and make wiser decisions, reducing the influence of emotions on your choices.
Harnessing the Power of Visualization for Success
Visualization plays a key role in achieving success. Dr. Axe underscores the importance of visualizing oneself doing the hard work required for progress. Whether advancing in a career or improving health, visualizing the process of hard work enhances motivation and focus, ultimately leading to goal attainment.
The way you think affects everything from the way you feel to the way you perform. It also affects your physical health. There's plenty of research that shows your thought patterns influence your body in some interesting ways.
Dr. Josh Axe learned this firsthand when he was diagnosed with a serious illness. While he used to think nutrition could heal almost anything, he now realizes mindset is the key to healing your body. Some of the things he talks about are the mind/body connection, how to change the way you think so you can feel your best, and how to use your mind to promote healing within your body.