

The Dr. Josh Axe Show
Dr. Josh Axe
Join Dr. Josh Axe, founder of draxe.com, Ancient Nutrition, and The Health Institute, as he explores the intersections of natural health, personal growth, and psychology. Each episode dives into the latest in natural medicine, nutrition, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth, alongside strategies for mindset, and living a purpose-driven life. With expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories, Dr. Axe empowers listeners to elevate their health and maximize their potential in every aspect of life.
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
Why Restrictive Diets Do More Harm Than Good | Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
Did you know that a staggering 50% of people are deficient in vitamin D, with some research suggesting the number could be as high as 99%? Nutrient deficiencies are more common than you might think, even among those following a "healthy" diet.In this enlightening episode, Dr. Josh Axe welcomes Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, bestselling author, and founder of Nutrivore.com, to shed light on the often-overlooked issue of nutrient deficiencies and how to achieve optimal nutrition. Dr. Sarah is a passionate advocate for evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle choices. As the founder of Nutrivore.com, she creates educational resources to empower people with the latest scientific research, helping them make informed decisions about their diet and overall well-being.In this insightful conversation, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne delves into the widespread problem of nutrient deficiencies, even among those who believe they are following a healthy diet. She exposes the harm of "healthism," diet culture, and predatory marketing tactics that can lead to misinformation and dogmatic approaches to nutrition.You’ll discover:
What a "Nutrivore" is and why this approach to nutrition is gaining traction
The shocking truth about common nutrient deficiencies plaguing modern society
Dangers of restrictive diets and why a more inclusive approach to nutrition may be the future of health
The most nutrient-dense foods you should incorporate into your diet for optimal health
Practical tips on how to create balanced, nutrient-rich meals
Join Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Sarah Ballantyne as they dispel nutritional myths and provide actionable strategies to overcome nutrient deficiencies and unlock your body's full potential.Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow Dr. Sarah BallantyneInstagramThreadsFacebookYouTubeFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ Links: Order Dr. Sarah’s NEW BOOK, Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat → https://www.amazon.com/Nutrivore-Radical-Science-Getting-Nutrients/dp/1668031612 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2024 • 24min
Testosterone Replacement Therapy & Fertility (Side Effects of TRT)
Dr. Josh Axe discusses the decline in testosterone levels and the rise of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). He explores the impact of TRT on male fertility and offers natural alternatives to boost testosterone levels. The episode covers potential dangers of TRT and highlights cutting-edge peptide therapy as an alternative.

May 20, 2024 • 49min
How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Mindshift 11
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily tasks and lose sight of our true aspirations. Without a clear plan and focused action, our dreams remain just that – dreams. In this transformative episode, Dr. Josh Axe unveils a powerful 5-step process that will help you break free from the shackles of mediocrity and turn your wildest dreams into a tangible reality. Join Dr. Josh Axe as he guides you through a practical and proven framework to unlock your full potential and live a life of significance.You’ll learn:
The truth about the prevalent "busyness pandemic" and how it can sabotage your self-awareness and prevent you from dreaming big
The critical importance of prioritizing your time and aligning your actions with your deepest values and goals
The power of visualization and the art of strategic planning
How to develop consistent routines that foster growth and propel you toward your objectives
Join Dr. Josh Axe on this transformative journey and gain the tools you need to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of your dreams. It's time to take control of your life and achieve the extraordinary.Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ Links: Order my NEW BOOK: Think This, Not That → joshaxe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 1h 11min
Why Your Expectations Are Destroying Your Relationships | Jamie George
Join Dr. Josh Axe as he sits down with renowned life coach Jamie George. With over 30 years of experience empowering high achievers like executives, entertainers, and athletes, Jamie is here to help you move beyond self-doubt and unlock your fullest potential.In this thought-provoking conversation, Jamie shares profound wisdom on:
The #1 reason relationships fail
How to prioritize your top goals amidst busyness
Understanding the difference between pain and suffering to eliminate the victim mentality
Leveraging micro shifts, structure, and accountability
Parenting advice that will transform your relationship with your kids
Don't miss this powerful discussion packed with proven strategies to transform every area of your life. Tune in and walk away inspired to shed limiting beliefs, confidently reinvent yourself, and thrive like never before!Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokFollow Jamie GeorgeInstagramFacebookTikTokFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ Links: Check out Jamie’s podcast, The Thrivalist Podcast → https://www.jamiegeorge.com/copy-of-books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2024 • 20min
Is Breast Implant Illness Real?
Are breast implants making women sick? Over 35 million women worldwide have breast implants, but an alarming number are reporting chronic health issues they believe are linked to their implants. On this episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the controversial topic of Breast Implant Illness and shares natural remedies and healing modalities for recovery. You’ll learn:
Staggering statistics on breast implant complications
The most common symptoms of Breast Implant Illness
Shocking findings from the largest study ever done on breast implants
Dr. Axe's functional medicine protocol for healing from Breast Implant Illness
This is a must-listen episode packed with vital information on Breast Implant Illness. Tune in to learn if your implants could be making you sick and what steps you can take to protect your health.Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ Links:
https://journals.lww.com/annalsofsurgery/abstract/2019/01000/us_fda_breast_implant_postapproval_studies_.7.aspx
https://drbrighten.com/breast-implant-illness/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10208020/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8496114/
https://www.rupahealth.com/post/a-functional-medicine-approach-to-breast-implant-illness-bii
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May 13, 2024 • 54min
What Failure Taught Me & Why You Should Fail Forward | Mindshift 10
Only 18% of Americans are flourishing in life. The rest are paralyzed by a fear of failure that holds them back from reaching their potential. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals how reframing your relationship with failure is the key to creating breakthroughs in your life, relationships, business success, and health.#ThinkTHIS: Failure can lead to flourishing.In this must-listen episode, you'll discover:
The toxic consequences of a fear-based, perfectionist mindset
How viewing failure as a guide instead of an enemy unlocks growth
4 keys to developing a flourishing mindset that prioritizes progress
Practical steps to start embracing failure and facing your fears today
Why failure was essential to the success of Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, and more
The mind-body connection: how fear physiologically ages and sickens you
Don't let a fear of failure cripple your progress and potential any longer. Tune in as Dr. Axe shares inspirational stories and research-backed strategies for developing a flourishing mindset that allows you to take risks, learn from mistakes, and continually raise your standards. You'll walk away empowered to start failing forward towards the thriving life you deserve.Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2024 • 58min
Self-Help Culture, Therapy, & The Mental Health Crisis | Dr. Sue Varma
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness? In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with renowned psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health, Dr. Sue Varma. As the pioneering medical director of the 9/11 mental health program, Dr. Varma has a wealth of insights on resilience, trauma, and carving a path forward during life's most challenging times.Frequently appearing as a top medical expert across major networks like NBC, CBS, ABC, and CNN, Dr. Varma brings her integrative approach to discuss how cultivating an optimistic mindset rooted in self-worth and compassion can profoundly transform our lives. Prepare to dive into:
The psychological impact of trauma and how to build resilience
Overcoming the "victim mindset" that sabotages our potential
The "4 Ms of Mental Health": mindfulness, movement, mastery, and meaningful engagement
Toxic positivity and the dangers of social comparisons
Mental fitness tips to boost your mood and find more joy
By the end of this insightful conversation, you'll walk away with a roadmap to nurture your mental well-being, rewrite limiting beliefs, and unlock your optimal mindset for thriving in all areas of life.Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow Dr. Sue VarmaInstagramTwitterFacebookFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ 0:00 - Rise of mental health issues2:38 - Is therapy good for you?6:00 - Identity, optimism, and pessimism10:09 - Research behind optimism15:44 - Toxic positivity19:26 - The 4 M’s of mental health23:52 - Impact of social media on mental health28:22 - People are less religious and more empty32:55 - Cultural differences in community42:17 - How parents can teach kids resiliency52:40 - One thing you need to do right now------ Links: Check out Dr. Sue Varma’s NEW BOOK, Practical Optimism → https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Optimism-Practice-Exceptional-Well-Being/dp/0593418948 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2024 • 26min
The Shocking Truth About Birth Control
On this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Axe Show, learn the shocking truth about how birth control impacts women's health. Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the side effects of popular contraceptive methods like the pill, IUDs, and hormone injections, and explores whether they increase the risk of issues like autoimmune disease, cancer, and more.You'll discover:
How birth control works in the body
The side effects of oral contraceptives
The link between birth control and lowered sex drive, cancer risk, and mental health issues
Natural birth control methods that are highly effective
Don't miss this informative episode! You'll walk away understanding the potential dangers of hormonal birth control and get Dr. Axe's top natural family planning tips. Tune in to take control of your reproductive health today.Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ Links:
https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/content/what-are-side-effects-birth-control-pills
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230707111648.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db327-h.pdf
https://gut.bmj.com/content/62/8/1153
https://hormonesbalance.com/articles/pill-can-seriously-affect-womans-health/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2552796
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/epidemiology-and-psychiatric-sciences/article/populationbased-cohort-study-of-oral-contraceptive-use-and-risk-of-depression/B3C611DD318D7DC536B4BD439343A5BD
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/birth-control-pills-may-increase-the-risk-of-depression
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May 6, 2024 • 45min
Is the U.S. Education System Failing Our Kids? | Mindshift 9
Dr. Josh Axe explores how the education system fails kids, importance of principled thinking, tools for good decision-making, Elon Musk's decision-making process, and core life principles. Learn to escape conformity and opinion-based living.

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May 2, 2024 • 54min
Is the Healthcare System Designed to Keep You Sick? | Dr. Casey Means
Is the Healthcare System Designed to Keep You Sick? Dr. Casey Means Reveals the TruthOn this episode of the Dr. Josh Axe Show, leading metabolic health expert Dr. Casey Means exposes the shocking reasons why the current healthcare model incentivizes keeping people sick.Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of the metabolic health company Levels. After witnessing first-hand the failures of the sick-care system during her surgical residency, she left to pursue a new path of empowering people to get to the root causes of chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, infertility and more.In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Means and Dr. Axe discuss:
The truth about big pharma profits and healthcare corruption
Why diet and lifestyle are shunned as "alternative medicine"
The real root causes of modern diseases that nobody talks about
How to heal your body at the cellular level
You'll walk away with actionable tips to reclaim your metabolic health from Dr. Mean's new book "Good Energy." Don't miss this hard-hitting conversation that exposes why Americans are sicker than ever despite skyrocketing healthcare costs. Tune in now to get the lifesaving metabolic health secrets big industries don't want you to know!Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Josh AxeInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokFollow Dr. Casey MeansInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInFollow LeadersInstagramTwitterFacebookEmail Newsletter------ Links: Pre-order Casey’s NEW BOOK, Good Energy → https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


