The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Do you wake up tired, depend on coffee to push through the morning, and crash again by mid-afternoon? Dr. Josh Axe explains why constant exhaustion is not necessarily a normal part of aging—and reveals 10 hidden energy drains that may be keeping your cells from producing the fuel you need.
 
In this episode, Dr. Axe breaks down the roles of mitochondrial dysfunction, blood-sugar swings, low iron stores, thyroid imbalance, poor-quality sleep, chronic stress, dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, inactivity and inflammation. He also shares the laboratory markers, foods, movement strategies and supplements he uses to identify and address the underlying cause of fatigue.
 
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00:00 Why You’re Tired All the Time
01:14 Fatigue Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
03:26 Cause #1: Your Mitochondria Are Running Low
06:04 The Best Nutrients for Cellular Energy
07:04 Cause #2: Your Blood Sugar Is Crashing
09:46 How Dr. Axe Stopped His Afternoon Fatigue
10:57 Cause #3: Low Iron Without Anemia
13:17 The Overlooked Postpartum Cause of Exhaustion
15:37 Cause #4: Chronic Dehydration
17:17 Cause #5: An Underactive Thyroid
20:46 The Thyroid Tests Most Doctors Miss
22:39 Cause #6: Your Sleep Is Not Restorative
26:07 Cause #7: You’re Running on Stress Hormones
29:14 Cause #8: Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies
30:19 Cause #9: You’re Not Moving Enough
32:09 Cause #10: Chronic Inflammation
34:17 The 10 Best Blood Tests for Fatigue
37:03 The Best Supplements for Low Energy
40:02 Purpose, Sabbath and Spiritual Energy
41:42 The Five Biggest Energy Restorers
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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When Clint Phillips’ young daughter suffered a stroke that left the right side of her body paralyzed, his family was told she might never walk or talk. The search for answers led him to build companies focused on medical second opinions, advanced longevity testing, AI-driven personalization and safer access to emerging therapies.
 
In this episode, Clint sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to discuss how to identify the doctors and health metrics that truly matter, why too much tracking can sometimes make people less healthy, and what his laboratory testing revealed about the purity of popular peptides. They also explore the measurable effects of hope, purpose, gratitude, forgiveness and spiritual grounding—and why optimizing every number on your health dashboard may still leave something essential missing.
 
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00:00 Hope, Peptides and the Future of Longevity
01:48 Meet Longevity Expert Clint Phillips
03:20 Why Clint Became Obsessed With Living Longer
04:22 His Daughter’s Life-Changing Childhood Stroke
07:16 Why Medical Second Opinions Matter
10:25 How to Find the Best Doctor for Your Condition
13:47 The Problem With Testing More Biomarkers
15:41 The 400-Marker Longevity Assessment
19:38 When Health Trackers Create More Anxiety
22:59 Can Hope and Optimism Add 8 Years to Your Life?
25:31 Purpose, Gratitude and Lower Inflammation
29:35 Three Spiritual Practices That Build Resilience
33:11 How Emotions and Trauma Affect Physical Health
35:36 Forgiveness, Cortisol and Better Sleep
36:38 Why Constantly Rushing Damages Your Health
38:52 How Clint Stays Fit and Strong in His 50s
40:33 Training to Break a Guinness World Record
42:30 Why Sprinting Is a Longevity Game Changer
46:57 The Value of a Coach, Mentor and Community
49:24 Why Perfect Health Metrics Are Not Enough
50:50 Clint’s Personal Experience With Peptides
52:49 The Hidden Peptide Purity Problem
55:19 MOTS-c, BPC-157 and Other Peptides
58:35 How AI Will Change Personalized Medicine
01:03:10 Using AI to Personalize Every Food Choice
01:05:28 How Clint’s Daughter Is Doing Today
01:06:59 The Greater Purpose Behind Her Recovery
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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Two people can share the same birthday while their bodies differ by more than a decade on the inside. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe reveals 12 warning signs that your biological clock may be moving faster than it should and explains why some of the strongest predictors of longevity have little to do with the number on your driver’s license.
 
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00:00 Is Your Body Aging Faster Than You Are?
01:28 Biological Age vs. Chronological Age
03:19 The Blood Markers That Predict Longevity
05:20 Sign #1: Losing Muscle and Grip Strength
11:46 Sign #2: Afternoon Energy Crashes
14:20 Sign #3: Early Wrinkles and Sagging Skin
15:36 Sign #4: Increasing Belly and Visceral Fat
17:08 Sign #5: Stiff, Achy and Inflamed Joints
18:37 Sign #6: Short and Broken Sleep
20:43 Sign #7: Chronic Stress and High Cortisol
23:34 Sign #8: Memory Loss and Brain Fog
25:18 Sign #9: Poor Gut Health and Digestion
26:13 Sign #10: Your Blood Markers Are Getting Worse
33:42 Sign #11: Loneliness and Weak Relationships
38:13 Sign #12: Losing Your Sense of Purpose
40:19 How to Slow Your Biological Clock
42:07 Dr. Axe’s Longevity Blueprint
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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At 21, Liana Werner-Gray was diagnosed with a 3.7-centimeter tumor after years of eating refined sugar, fried food and fast food nearly every day. She sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to discuss the food, lifestyle and spiritual changes she credits with transforming her health, including green juice, broccoli sprouts, restorative sleep and healthier food swaps.
 
They also explore seed oils, sugar addiction, emotional trauma and the deeper issue Liana believes food alone could never fix.
 
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00:00 Cancer Survivor’s Shocking Healing Story
01:37 Meet Liana Werner-Gray
02:30 Diagnosed With a 3.7 CM Tumor at 21
04:12 The Food and Faith Plan She Credits With Healing
07:33 Bentonite Clay, Parasites and Gut Detox
10:20 Green Juice, Chlorophyll and Healing Herbs
14:35 Vitamin B17 and Apricot Seeds
16:35 Natural Medicine vs. Conventional Cancer Treatment
20:30 Broccoli Sprouts and Sulforaphane
22:17 Why Cancer Nutrition Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
23:34 Sleep, Mitochondria and Cellular Energy
25:29 Faith, Trauma and the Root of Food Addiction
30:32 Repentance, Depression and Emotional Healing
34:50 The Spiritual Practices That Changed Her Life
37:37 The Truth About Industrial Seed Oils
40:30 Seed Oils vs. Butter, Tallow and Olive Oil
43:07 The Hidden History of Seed Oils
44:38 Plant-Based Diets, Cancer and Bio-Individuality
46:29 What to Remove From Your Diet First
48:22 Why Healthy Food Swaps Work Better Than Deprivation
51:31 The Three Healthiest Oils for Cooking
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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Creatine has been treated like a bodybuilding supplement for decades, but research suggests it may also support brain energy, mood, bone strength, mitochondrial health, and healthy aging. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe explains how creatine helps replenish ATP, why women and adults over 50 may benefit most, and how much to take for the best results. He also breaks down the research on strength, cognition, depression, menopause, and bone density while revealing the simple mistake that causes many people to give up on creatine before it has a chance to work.Download this FREE Cellular Energy Guide: https://bit.ly/draxecellularenergy
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00:00 The Supplement With More Than 1,000 Studies
01:08 Why Creatine Is Not Just for Bodybuilders
04:35 How Creatine Recharges ATP and Cellular Energy
09:02 Six Proven Benefits of Creatine
10:38 Why Women May Need More Creatine Than Men
12:35 Creatine, Depression and the Female Brain
14:55 Brain, Bone and Muscle Research Explained
17:29 Creatine Loading vs. 3–5 Grams Daily
18:47 The Biggest Creatine Mistake People Make
19:34 What to Pair With Creatine for Better Results
23:09 The Best Type of Creatine to Buy
24:25 Kidney Damage, Hair Loss and Other Myths
25:25 Who Benefits Most From Creatine?
26:37 The Complete Creatine Game Plan
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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Your bloodwork can come back “normal” while cortisol, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction and hidden immune triggers continue driving exhaustion, weight-loss resistance and hormonal decline. Dr. Stephen Cabral joins Dr. Josh Axe to explain why treating an isolated diagnosis may fail when the real problem is an interconnected biological pattern that standard testing never uncovered.
 
Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com
 
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00:00 — Why “Normal” Bloodwork Can Miss the Root Cause
01:46 — Dr. Stephen Cabral on Personalized Root-Cause Medicine
03:28 — How Addison’s Disease, Autoimmunity and Diabetes Became Connected
07:14 — The Cortisol Connection to Thyroid, Testosterone and Blood Sugar
11:11 — How Chronic Stress Disrupts the Entire Hormonal System
14:58 — At-Home Hormone, Thyroid and Metabolism Testing
16:44 — The Three Foundations for Restoring Cortisol Rhythm
20:35 — Why Sleep May Matter More Than Diet
23:36 — When Cold Plunging Can Make Fatigue and Burnout Worse
27:09 — Why 100 Blood Markers May Still Tell You Nothing
30:47 — The Micronutrients That Transformed Dr. Axe’s Energy
33:58 — Dr. Cabral’s “Big Five” Functional Lab Tests
38:39 — Why the Same Diet or Hashimoto’s Protocol Produces Different Results
40:41 — Leaky Gut, Molecular Mimicry and Autoimmune Disease
45:56 — Cortisol, Progesterone and the Root of Menopause Symptoms
49:27 — DHEA, Adaptogens and Restoring Hormone Balance
51:04 — Is Melatonin Safe? Dosage, Sleep and Cancer Research
55:03 — Does Melatonin Shut Down Your Natural Production?
56:25 — The Hidden Side Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
01:00:20 — The Root Causes of Low Testosterone in Younger Men
01:03:55 — How to Identify Your Personal Biological Blueprint
01:06:16 — The Diet and Exercise Combination That May Harm Fertility
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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Millions of people are looking into their phone cameras and wondering why their face suddenly appears puffier, rounder, or more tired. The internet calls it “cortisol face,” but the truth is more complicated: cortisol itself is essential for survival, and the real danger may be a stress rhythm that never properly switches off.
 
In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe explains how poor sleep, blood-sugar instability, fluid retention, chronic inflammation, emotional overload, and disrupted hormone signaling can all change what you see in the mirror—and why creams and cosmetic treatments may never address the underlying cause. Learn the practical correction protocol designed to help restore your natural hormone rhythm, reduce the visible signs of stress, and address the problem beneath the surface.
 
Download this FREE Cortisol Correction Protocol: https://bit.ly/draxecortisolcorrection
 
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Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com
 
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00:00 — Is “Cortisol Face” Changing the Way You Look?
01:36 — Cortisol Face vs. Cushing’s Syndrome
04:05 — What the Internet Gets Wrong About High Cortisol
05:12 — How Cortisol Controls Insulin, Thyroid and Sex Hormones
08:30 — The Real Problem: Cortisol Is Out of Rhythm
10:02 — 6 Ways High Cortisol Can Show Up in Your Face
12:53 — Inflammation, Collagen Loss and Blood-Sugar Imbalance
14:18 — Poor Sleep, Lymphatic Drainage and Facial Puffiness
15:29 — The 6 Root Causes Keeping Cortisol High
18:52 — Blood-Sugar Spikes, Undereating and Weight-Loss Mistakes
20:40 — Poor Sleep, Overtraining, Caffeine and Alcohol
23:50 — Why Your Body Treats Your Inbox Like a Threat
25:04 — One Bad Night May Raise Cortisol by 45%
26:07 — The Best Tests for Measuring Cortisol
27:49 — The Morning Routine That Resets Your Cortisol Rhythm
29:01 — Night Eating, Blue Light and Nervous-System Recovery
31:17 — The Top 10 Supplements for Lowering Cortisol
35:51 — The Biggest Cause of Cortisol Imbalance
37:42 — The Cortisol Correction Protocol
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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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 targeted testing have become central to their family’s health philosophy. They also discuss real challenges, including their daughter’s severe dust-mite allergy, inflamed tonsils and adenoids, SLIT therapy, and why their approach is now simple: test, don’t guess.
 
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00:00 — The Energy, Muscle & Allergy Wake-Up Call
01:37 — Dr. Chelsea Axe’s Family Health Routine
05:14 — Training For Longevity Instead Of Burnout
07:48 — Why Women Need Muscle After 30
11:25 — Chelsea’s Skin Routine: Gua Sha, Hydration & Facial Tension
16:08 — High-Protein, Low-Sugar Eating For Body Composition
18:56 — The Daily Superfood Smoothie Routine
22:25 — How To Teach Kids Healthy Food Choices
24:52 — The Simple Health Reset: Breakfast, Walking & Faith
28:21 — Faith, Healing & Recovering From A Spinal Infection
37:36 — Severe Dust-Mite Allergy, Tonsils & Adenoids
41:46 — Test, Don’t Guess: Cellular Blood Work & Hidden Deficiencies
46:11 — Top Supplements: Protein, Creatine, NMN, Omegas & Probiotics
49:38 — Red Light Therapy, Nicotine Gum & Wellness Trends
52:19 — How Active Families Build Lifelong Health
 
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This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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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 level.
 
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00:00 — Your Body Replaces 330 Billion Cells A Day
01:54 — Why Most Doctors Miss The Cellular Root Cause
06:41 — The Future Of Medicine: Personalized Cellular Healing
09:16 — Which Organ In Your Body Is Aging The Fastest?
12:20 — The Bloodwork That Reveals Cellular Health
13:21 — The 5 Parts Of The Cell You Must Heal
15:32 — The 9 Hallmarks Of Cellular Aging
17:22 — Methylation, MTHFR & Genetic Detox Pathways
20:34 — Glutathione, Mold Detox & Hidden Genetic Risk
23:22 — Mitochondria, ATP, NAD+ & CoQ10 Explained
25:14 — The Top Foods & Supplements For Mitochondria
27:42 — How Cell Membranes Control Oxygen And Healing
31:17 — Insulin Resistance, Hormones & Cell Receptors
33:30 — Lysosomes, Fasting, Autophagy & Cellular Detox
37:01 — Hashimoto’s Case Study: Healing The Mitochondria
39:02 — The 3-Step Cellular Healing Map
40:03 — Final Message: Your Body Was Designed To Heal
 
DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
 
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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 also shares the shocking personal story of his son Oliver, who doctors said had only a 20% chance of surviving to age one and a 99% chance of epilepsy, autism, or cerebral palsy if he lived. What he did next became the foundation for the protocol he now uses to help children around the world.
 
Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com
 
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Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com
 
Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally →   http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com
 
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00:00 — The Hidden Cause Behind Sick Kids
01:19 — Why Autism, ADHD & Anxiety Are Rising
03:22 — Genetics, Toxins & The Missing Root Cause
06:53 — Why Supplements Alone Don’t Break The Cycle
08:20 — How Kids Get Stuck In Sympathetic Dominance
10:29 — Pediatric Chiropractic & The Power Of Touch
13:01 — What Chiropractic Really Does To The Nervous System
15:28 — Subluxation, Movement & Brain Development
18:49 — Cortisol, Mitochondria & Childhood Exhaustion
21:03 — How Pediatric Adjustments Are Different
23:34 — Dr. Ebel’s Son Oliver & The Birth Trauma Story
29:57 — Signs Your Child’s Nervous System Is Dysregulated
32:44 — The Top 5 Things Parents Should Do First
36:43 — Autism, Leaky Gut, Antibiotics & The Perfect Storm
38:01 — Why Healing Must Happen In The Right Sequence
40:36 — The Danger Of Detoxing Too Soon
43:03 — MAHA, RFK & The Future Of Children’s Health
46:02 — Sick Care vs Root-Cause Health Care
48:09 — How To Find The Right Practitioner For Your Child
51:25 — HRV, EMG & Nervous System Testing
55:51 — The UK Case Study: Sleep, Digestion & Motor Planning
59:09 — Why Too Many Herbs Can Backfire
01:00:03 — Where To Find Dr. Tony Ebel & PX Docs
 
DISCLAIMER
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