The Dr. Josh Axe Show

• How Coffee Affects Your Brain, Hormones, and Gut

  Coffee is the most consumed beverage on the planet—second only to water. But here's the catch: depending on how (and what) you drink, your morning cup could either boost your brain, metabolism, and longevity… or quietly wreck your gut, hormones, and sleep. In this powerhouse episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe reveals the shocking truths about coffee—what mainstream health advice often gets wrong, how your genes impact your reaction to caffeine, and why choosing the right kind of coffee matters more than you think. Whether you're a lifelong coffee lover or just curious about its health effects, this episode is your ultimate guide to doing coffee the right way. What You’ll Learn: Why coffee doesn’t actually give you energy—and what it’s really doing to your brain How your genetics (including the CYP1A2 gene) determine whether coffee is your medicine or your enemy The critical link between coffee, gut health, adrenal fatigue, and hormone imbalance The top 3 toxins lurking in most commercial coffee—and how to avoid them Why your timing matters: when to drink coffee for peak performance (and when to avoid it completely) The truth about mold, acidity, and how to choose coffee that heals, not harms The best alternatives to traditional coffee—including matcha, mushroom coffee, and herbal substitutes. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to personalize your coffee habits for better energy, sharper focus, and longer-lasting health. Plus, Dr. Axe sits down with coffee expert and Lifeboost founder Dr. Charles Livingston to uncover how the cleanest coffee in the world is made—and what to look for on the label to protect your body. If you drink coffee, this episode could change your health forever. Don’t miss it. #coffee #draxe #drjoshaxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  https://www.ncausa.org/newsroom/nca-releases-atlas-of-american-coffee https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2800839 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5445139/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2257922/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10262944 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9227174/ https://www.j-alz.com/content/coffee-consumption-habits-impact-risk-mild-cognitive-impairment-italian-longitudinal-study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10891742/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38802651/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7889509/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1440-1681.13065 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38802651/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8778943/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2257922/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1188547/full https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18606630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34538097/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9681499/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691515300831 https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/caffeine-and-sleep https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7222172/ http://lifeboostcoffee.com/AXE ------  Ads:  Visit lifeboostcoffee.com/AXE, and as a first-time customer, enjoy a massive 58% discount on your first order.

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• 7 Mushrooms You Should Be Taking Daily

  Did you know certain mushrooms can literally rewire your brain, supercharge your immune system, and even help fight cancer? Studies show that medicinal mushrooms can enhance survival rates in cancer therapy and boost cognitive function. In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe dives deep into the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms — revealing ancient wisdom, modern science, and actionable insights you can start using today. Discover the bioactive compounds that make these fungi true healing powerhouses, how they work in your body, and how to match the right mushroom to your personal health goals. In today’s show, you’ll uncover: A critical nutrient that could transform how your body detects and fights hidden threats The natural compounds that help calm inflammation and restore internal balance A surprising way to shield your body from the silent forces behind aging and fatigue How a rare molecule could be the key to unlocking better brain function and cardiovascular health The powerful secret to growing new brain cells Tune in to learn: How to choose the best mushrooms for cancer recovery, Lyme disease, immune balance, and even athletic performance The real science behind how mushrooms enhance brain function, hormone health, and stress resilience The surprising Biblical perspective on using natural substances like mushrooms for healing If you're ready to unlock the incredible healing potential of medicinal mushrooms and elevate your body, mind, and spirit, this episode is packed with life-changing insights you won’t want to miss.  Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  00:00 Introduction 01:18 Medicinal Mushrooms 12:29 How Healing Mushrooms Work in the Body 19:42 Top 7 Mushrooms for Healing 30:22 Mushrooms for Cancer 33:36 Mushrooms for Infections 35:27 Other Benefits of Mushrooms 39:15 Psilocybin Mushrooms 48:20 A Christian Perspective on Psilocybin Mushrooms ------  Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  https://royal-mushroom.com/blogs/news/how-reishi-mushroom-can-promote-longevity-benefits-usage-and-anti-aging-effects https://www.naturesrise.com/blogs/brainfood/cordyceps-for-energy https://pureprescriptions.com/reishi-mushroom-a-natural-remedy-for-calming-effects-backed-by-science/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1405796/abstract https://www.thresholdperformanceclub.com/p/the-science-of-cordyceps-and-their-role-in-vo2-max-endurance-performance https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-12-S1-P45 https://www.sterlingmedicalcenter.org/opinions/medical-benefits-of-chaga/ https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/turkey-tail-mushrooms-act-as-nonspecific-immune-modulators ------  Ads:  Get 15% off your first order with the code AXE at oneskin.co/AXE. Even if your bloodwork looks ""normal,"" your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/.

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• Harvard Surgeon Changes Her Mind About Modern Medicine After Autoimmune Disease

  What if everything you thought you knew about autoimmune disease was wrong? Millions suffer from conditions like Hashimoto’s, Lyme, and mold toxicity– often misdiagnosed or mistreated. In this powerful episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe sits down with Harvard-trained physician and former Cornell surgeon Dr. Kristine Profeta, who shares how she overcame multiple autoimmune conditions and now helps thousands do the same. Once a conventional surgeon, Dr. Profeta’s own health collapse led her to discover the root-cause, holistic strategies that now define her practice. Her mission? Help others heal when the system has failed them. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the mainstream approach to autoimmunity isn’t working The surprising connection between Lyme, mold, and parasites How biofilms protect chronic infections, and how to break them down A deep dive into ozone therapy, EBOO, plasma exchange, and more The mindset shift that can unlock your body’s healing potential Tune In To Discover: The exact steps Dr. Profeta uses to help patients reverse autoimmune disease and chronic infections—starting with the question: Do you believe your body can heal? Don’t miss this breakthrough conversation. Your healing journey might begin right here. #autoimmune #draxe #drjoshaxe ------  Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website Follow Dr. Kristine Profeta Gedroic Instagram Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  Check out Dr. Kristine Profeta Gedroic’s book, A Nation of Unwell → https://www.amazon.com/Nation-Unwell-Whats-Gone-Wrong/dp/1732444609  ------  Ads:  Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/.

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• How My Mom Reversed Cancer Naturally (After Chemo Failed)

  Only 5–10% of cancers are inherited. The rest? Largely driven by diet, toxins, metabolism, and lifestyle. In this powerful episode, Dr. Josh Axe unpacks the real root causes of cancer and shares miraculous healing stories—including his mom, Tammy Peterson, Jordan Rubin, and others who beat the odds with natural and faith-based therapies. Discover the science, strategies, and spiritual truths that challenge the conventional cancer narrative. You’ll Learn: What really causes cancer (hint: it’s not just DNA) How fasting, keto, and oxygen therapies helped reverse aggressive diagnoses The best diets for fighting and preventing cancer Top anti-cancer herbs, supplements, and therapies Why faith and emotional healing are crucial to recovery This episode will open your eyes to the healing potential of holistic medicine, metabolic science, and spiritual hope. Whether you're facing illness or want to prevent it, you'll walk away empowered and equipped. #cancer #naturalhealth #draxe ------  Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical worldview Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/genetic-testing-fact-sheet https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11095-008-9661-9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24403443/ https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/budwig-diet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20361473/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65971/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9530862/ https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/43/2/42 https://journals.lww.com/eurjcancerprev/abstract/9900/the_effects_of_the_ketogenic_diet_on_cancer.175.aspx https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/9/929 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9750928/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35334103/ https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/18/10502 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10183216/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01635581.2023.2274135?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304419X20302134?via%3Dihub https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7793079/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37054849/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35457200/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4618242/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32211937/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36674232/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34103583/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1040842819300885?via%3Dihub https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/caac.21818 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9278815/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38473720/ ------  Ads:  Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/.

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• She CURED Her Auto-Immune Disease Eating This One Thing | Mikhaila Peterson

  Is it really possible to reverse lifelong autoimmune disease with one radical dietary change? Over 24 million Americans suffer from autoimmune conditions, and many more are told there’s no cure. But what if that’s not entirely true?  In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Mikhaila Peterson Fuller– popular health influencer, founder of the Lion Diet, and daughter of world-renowned psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson– to explore how she put a lifetime of chronic illness, inflammation, depression, and joint replacements into remission by eating only one food.  From arthritis at age 7 to multiple joint surgeries and battling severe depression, Mikhaila’s story is one of relentless suffering, radical transformation, and shocking revelations about how food affects the body and mind. Today, she shares how she used a meat-only diet to heal. In this episode, you’ll discover:  How Mikhaila overcame autoimmune disease, childhood illness, and psychiatric misdiagnoses Why beef was the only food her body could tolerate– and how it changed everything How the Lion Diet works and why thousands of people are turning to it for relief from autoimmunity and inflammation.  The surprising role of SSRI withdrawal, chronic fatigue, and mismanaged infections in long-term illness The role that mold, gut health, and environmental toxins play in hidden chronic disease Which therapies, tools, and practices helped her reclaim her health beyond diet If you’ve struggled with symptoms that doctors can’t explain, if you’ve tried “everything” and nothing’s worked, or if you’re simply curious about the cutting edge of autoimmune healing, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with real hope, fresh insight, and a deeper understanding of how the body, mind, and spirit are connected– and how to begin your healing journey today.  Tune in now and discover how one woman rewrote the rules of recovery and why her story might hold the key to yours.  #autoimmune #carnivore #draxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  00:00 Mikhaila Peterson’s Autoimmune Disease Story 07:23 The Carnivore Diet & Lion Diet 15:55 Consequences of & Conditions for Carnivore Diet 25:59 Danger of Medications 27:35 Healing Lifestyle Practices 30:10 How to Build Resilience  36:24 Mikhaila’s Testimony  46:00 About Peterson Academy  50:49 Best Pieces of Advice ------  Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Mikhaila Peterson Fuller Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  Explore Peterson Academy for world-class, values-based courses taught by top professors → https://petersonacademy.com/  ------  Ads:  Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/.

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