The Dr. Josh Axe Show

In this special episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with his wife, Dr. Chelsea Axe, to share the family longevity blueprint they actually live by at home. Together, they break down their daily routines for nutrition, strength training, supplements, faith, beauty, and raising healthy kids in a world full of unhealthy habits.  Chelsea shares why muscle mass, high-protein meals, consistency, and tar...

What if the disease you were told to “manage forever” wasn’t your body failing you — but your cells starving, poisoned, and running out of energy? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals why your body replaces 330 billion cells every day, and why the real root of fatigue, inflammation, hormone problems, autoimmune disease, and accelerated aging may begin far deeper than your organs: at the cellular...

What if your child’s anxiety, ADHD, sensory issues, gut problems, sleep struggles, or chronic illness weren’t just genetic — and weren’t only caused by toxins? In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel reveals the hidden “sympathetic stress loop” he believes keeps many children stuck in survival mode, unable to fully heal even after diet changes, supplements, detoxes, and conventional treatment. Dr. Ebel als...

For decades, Americans were told to replace butter with seed oils. Then the internet swung the other direction and declared seed oils a “mitochondrial toxin.” But what if both sides are missing the real problem? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the seed oil debate using the studies on both sides — including data showing higher linoleic acid intake was associated with 15% lower cardiovascu...

What if aging isn’t simply your body “wearing out”… but your body losing the ability to repair itself? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Salzman joins Dr. Josh Axe to explain why chronic inflammation, leaky gut, and depleted NAD may quietly drain the very energy your cells need to heal, think, move, and survive. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, th...

What if you could naturally make your own version of Ozempic every time you eat the right meal? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the exact foods, supplements, probiotics, and meal timing strategies that help your gut activate GLP-1, the hormone that tells your brain you’re full, steadies blood sugar, and shuts down cravings. Millions of people are spending hundreds or even thousands of do...

What if your thyroid isn’t actually the problem? In this episode, Dr. Josh Redd explains why millions of people are told their labs are “normal” while their immune system, gut, hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation continue driving fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, low testosterone, SIBO, and autoimmune symptoms. This is the conversation for anyone who has been told “everything looks fine” but st...

What if the anxiety, brain fog, cravings, and inflammation you’re trying to fix didn’t start in your brain, hormones, or immune system — but in the trillions of bacteria living inside your gut? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals the hidden chain reaction that can begin with low fiber, antibiotics, stress, and ultra-processed food — and may end in leaky gut, poor nutrient absorption, mood issues...

Many people are doing all the "right" things—eating healthy, taking supplements, exercising, and prioritizing sleep—yet still struggle with chronic fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, skin problems, and unexplained symptoms. What if the real culprit is a hidden infection? In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Dr. Chris Motley to u...

Everyone seems to have a health hack these days, but what if some of the most popular wellness trends are actually hurting your health? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the Top 10 Worst Health Trends dominating social media, the wellness industry, and modern health culture. From cold plunges and melatonin to energy drinks, GLP-1 medications, vegan diets, and extreme detoxes, Dr. Axe expla...

You have been told that weight gain, crippling anxiety, and hot flashes are just a "normal" part of getting older. But what if your menopausal symptoms are actually a warning sign that your gut and liver are failing to detoxify your body? And what if the unresolved trauma from your childhood is physically aging your ovaries right now? In this episode, nurse practitioner and bestselling author Cynt...

You have been told your chronic fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog are just "stress" or IBS. But what if a Harvard medical discovery proved that a single biological switch in your stomach is actually the root cause of every symptom you are experiencing? Your gut lining is only one cell thick, and right now, it might be tearing apart. Uncover the exact biological mechanism behind "Leaky Gut" (intes...

In 2008, Jordan Rubin was the CEO of one of the largest natural health companies in the world when he was diagnosed with a fast-growing, metastatic cancer and given just 90 days to live. Instead of accepting a death sentence, he fired his oncologist, locked himself away for 40 days, and developed one of the most comprehensive spiritual and physical healing protocols ever documented. In this episod...

You are unknowingly consuming an entire credit card's worth of plastic every single week. It's hiding in your tea bags, your store receipts, and even your $130 workout clothes. And the biological consequences are absolutely terrifying: studies show microplastics are now found in 100% of human testicles, they reduce mitochondrial energy by 35%, and they literally punch holes through your gut lining...

You don’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on exotic injections to heal your body. You already possess the ultimate, built-in repair system: your own stem cells. The problem? By the time you reach your mid-30s, the red marrow in your bones converts to fatty marrow, leading to a staggering 90% drop in circulating stem cells. In this episode, stem cell scientist Christian Drapeau reveals t...

You eat clean, you exercise, and yet you are constantly exhausted, bloated, and struggling with brain fog. Your doctor says your labs are normal, but what if conventional tests are entirely missing the root cause?. Today, we uncover the hidden epidemic of parasitic infections—an issue affecting over 60 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide. Dr. Axe's FREE Heal from Parasites Protocol PD...

We are living in an era of unprecedented chronic illness, and the root cause might be hiding inside the walls of your own home . My guest today, Dr. Ann Shippy, is a former chemical engineer turned functional medicine doctor who discovered the devastating effects of toxicity the hard way—when it caused her hair to fall out and triggered ALS-like neurological symptoms .   Uncover what’s really goin...

In this episode, I’m breaking down the four pillars of recomposition to help you shrink your body fat, build lean muscle, and reclaim the energy you had in your 20s. For 30 years, the fitness world has preached the same rule: you have to "bulk" to gain muscle, or "cut" to lose fat. But modern science shows us a different path. It is entirely possible to do both at the same time through a process c...

I've shared some wild experiences with my good friend Ben Greenfield—including getting beaten with branches in freezing Russian plunge pools—but today we are diving into something much deeper. Ben is one of the world's leading experts in human performance, but after spending years "climbing the wrong mountain," he realized that a fully optimized body means nothing without a fully optimized soul an...

I have spent decades helping patients heal through diet, exercise, and natural remedies, but there is one injury that supplements can't fix: emotional trauma. Whether it’s "Big T" trauma or the "Little t" trauma of chronic neglect, these emotional scars manifest as autoimmune disease, cancer, and hormone imbalances later in life. In this episode, psychoanalyst Erica Komisar joins me to explain why...

"Should I be on HRT?" is the number one question I'm asked today, especially since the FDA removed the cancer warning from many hormone products in late 2025. While hormone therapy can be a life-changing intervention for some, it is often a "band-aid" that ignores the foundational failure of nutritional deficiencies and chronic stress. In this episode, I share the protocols I use in my clinic to h...

Millions of people are stuck managing symptoms with medications, but what if there’s a better way to support your body’s healing systems naturally? Dr. David Jockers joins Dr. Josh Axe to share practical “Green Pharmacy” swaps, while breaking down the nutrition myths and supplement mistakes that may be holding you back. Plus, discover why your cellular energy and mitochondria play a critical role...

Are you constantly praised for your productivity but feel guilty when you rest? This video explores the struggle with chronic stress and high cortisol symptoms, highlighting the cultural pressure to always be busy. Discover how to achieve better work life balance and find true stress relief, contributing to overall holistic health and wellness. It's time to manage stress effectively and prevent bu...

Why do anxiety and chronic pain persist, even when you’ve tried everything? Beatty Carmichael reveals a biblical approach to healing that addresses the spiritual root behind mental, emotional, and physical struggles. Discover how the Prayer of Freedom can help unlock lasting peace and breakthrough. Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka H...

What if the key to lowering your cancer risk isn’t found in a breakthrough drug, but in the daily habits you practice? After watching his mom battle cancer, Dr. Josh Axe shares a powerful, science backed framework for building a body that’s far less hospitable to disease. In this episode, he walks through 15 proven strategies: from balancing blood sugar to strengthening your immune system, to help...