I used to think “stress” was just mental — until I learned it’s the root cause of almost every hormonal, digestive, and inflammatory issue we face today. In this conversation with Dr. Josh Axe, we unpack the real reasons your body is breaking down — and how to finally heal it from the inside out. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josh Axe, one of the world’s leading experts in functional and natural medicine. If you’ve ever looked up a natural remedy or gut-healing tip, chances are you’ve encountered his work — from Eat Dirt and Ancient Remedies to the countless wellness tools he’s shared through DrAxe.com. But today’s conversation is about more than supplements and superfoods — it’s about the emotional, spiritual, and biological roots of why women are so burnt out, bloated, and hormonally imbalanced. Dr. Axe opens up about his mother’s battle with cancer and how faith, food, and natural medicine helped her heal against all odds. We dive into the connection between emotional trauma and autoimmune disease, the truth about inflammation and stress hormones, and why healing your gut is the first step to healing everything else. Dr. Axe doesn’t just talk about health — he lives it. His approach blends functional medicine, biblical wisdom, and eastern principles to help people heal on every level: body, mind, and spirit. _____ Sam’s LINKS: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7-day trial* https://www.empwrbysam.com/ My Macro Guide: https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only Running Programs: https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs   Follow Sam:Insta: @samcfit_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine _____ Dream Recovery | code: SAM15 https://dreamrecovery.io/ CLEARSTEM Head to https://www.clearstem.com and use code SAMCFIT at checkout for an exclusive Black Friday deal, just for EMPWR listeners. Eight Sleep Head over to https://www.eightsleep.com/empwr and use the code EMPWR to get $350 off your very Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it - but I am confident you will love it. Trust me, your body will thank you for this investment in better sleep. Branch Basics Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code EMPWR at https://branchbasics.com/EMPWR Cozy Earth Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code SAMCFIT on top of their sitewide sale at https://www.cozyearth.com — giving you up to 40% off in savings.  _____ Topics discussed: 00:00 – How Emotional Stress Drives Disease 00:32 – Why Slowing Down Is the Medicine You’ve Been Missing 01:25 – Dr. Axe’s Story: His Mom’s Cancer and the Shift to Natural Healing 09:49 – Why One Diet Doesn’t Fit Everyone 10:17 – The Truth About “Healthy” Foods That Harm Your Gut 11:18 – Inflammation: The Root Cause of All Disease 19:52 – The Power of Gratitude and Mindset in Healing 24:41 – The Real Reasons Behind Women’s Hormone Imbalance and Infertility 29:13 – How Emotions Like Fear, Anger, and Grief Cause Physical Illness 32:09 – The Truth About Leaky Gut and How to Fix It 35:00 – The Gut–Hormone Connection Explained 48:12 – Nutrition, Macros, and Finding Balance Without Stress 51:33 – Everyday Toxins and How to Reduce Your Exposure 57:07 – Healing Naturally: Simple Steps for Gut and Hormone Health 01:00:10 – What Empowerment Means to Dr. Josh Axe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices