373 | Using Mindset Shifts to Overcome Pain and Disease with Dr. Josh Axe

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome back Doctor Josh Axe, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author, to discuss his new book, "Think This, Not That." Doctor Axe shares his personal journey of overcoming a severe back injury through various treatments, including stem cell therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, gratitude, and holistic health practices in his recovery. The conversation highlights the power of belief in healing and offers practical advice on nutrition, movement, and mental resilience for optimal well-being. LMNT Discount Code: Fuel every system within the body and the brain with ⁠⁠LMNT⁠⁠! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signalling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavours as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift HERE! Get Dr. Josh Axe book here: In his book Think This, Not That, Dr. Josh Axe is like your personal mind coach. He breaks down the top 12 mental roadblocks that might be tripping you up and shows you how to swap them for more empowering thoughts. It's like a mental makeover that helps you become the awesome person you're meant to be! Learn More from Dr. Josh Axe: Dr. Josh' Instagram Dr. Josh' Facebook Dr. Josh Axe's Website Dr. Josh' YouTube Dr. Josh' Book: Think This, Not That We think you’ll love: Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Josh Axe: 01:43 - Back Injury Experience 06:05 - Prognosis and Emotional Struggles 10:15 - Developing a Healing Plan 12:55 - Progress and Recovery Journey 13:43 - Cold Plunge and Sauna Benefits 14:35 - Stem Cell Therapy Experience 14:53 - Despair and Healing Journey 15:53 - Placebo Effect Discussion 16:53 - The Impact of Negative Prognosis 21:27 - Creating a Healing Plan 25:03 - Understanding Root Causes 26:48 - Finding the Right Practitioner 28:40 - Pain Perceptions 30:34 - Changing Limiting Beliefs 33:50 - The Challenge of Belief 35:01 - Listening to the Right Voices 37:12 - The Power of Personal Stories 38:26 - Functional Movement and Pain 40:09 - Holistic Treatment Approaches 41:53 - Mindset for Recovery 42:54 - Nutrition and Longevity 44:00 - Functional Movement Prioritization 46:31 - Mindset as Medicine To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/373 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!