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Oct 2025
58m 37s

How Stress, Grief, & Trauma Secretly Des...

Dr. Josh Axe
About this episode
Most people think healing is about diet and supplements, but what if your deepest wounds are emotional? In this episode, I share my mom’s cancer journey and the powerful truth she discovered: unresolved grief, stress, and trauma can quietly sabotage your health. You’ll learn how hidden emotions disrupt the immune system and how faith, ancient wisdom, and mod ... Show More
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