
Beyond Blind Blaming
Dr. Josh Axe: 95% of Diseases Are Lifestyle-Related, Here's How to Reverse Them Naturally
14 Oct 2025
Many people face chronic health issues, yet don’t realize how much their lifestyle impacts their well-being. Dr. Josh Axe’s journey into functional medicine began with watching his mother struggle through cancer treatments and chronic illness, which sparked his passion for natural healing. Combining modern science with ancient wisdom, he founded the Health Institute, helping millions reverse chronic diseases by focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, and holistic care. In this episode, Josh joins Kevin to share why most diseases start in the gut, how our connections to nature, community, and purpose shape health, and why personalized nutrition and herbal medicine are keys to lasting wellness. Dr. Josh Axe is a chiropractor, certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, and leadership expert passionate about helping individuals use food and natural remedies to achieve optimal health and wellness. In this episode, Kevin and Josh will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:08) How Natural Medicine Saved His Mom’s Life (06:50) The Link Between Nature and Longevity (09:08) Why Purpose Is Essential for Health (12:19) How to Heal Your Gut for Total Wellness (15:41) Simple Diet and Lifestyle Shifts for Better Health (19:53) Is Keto and Intermittent Fasting for Everyone? (29:50) The Impact of Technology on Human Connection (31:54) Effective Strategies for Managing Stress (34:56) How to Navigate Toxic Relationships (37:34) The Power of Ancient Remedies and Herbal Medicine Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, and leadership expert passionate about helping individuals use food and natural remedies to achieve optimal health and wellness. He is the founder of The Health Institute and the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition. His businesses have ranked among Inc. 500’s fastest-growing companies. Josh is the host of The Dr. Josh Axe Show and the bestselling author of Eat Dirt, The Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. Connect with Josh: Josh’s Website: draxe.com Josh’s Instagram: instagram.com/drjoshaxe Resources Mentioned: Josh’s Book, Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Dirt-Health-Problems-Surprising/dp/0062433644 Josh’s Book, Think This, Not That: 12 Mindshifts to Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs and Become Who You Were Born to Be: https://www.amazon.com/Think-This-Not-That-Breakthrough/dp/1400337844 Josh’s Podcast, The Dr. Josh Axe Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-josh-axe-show/id1700689487 The Health Institute: thehealthinstitute.com From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what's holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com
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