The Spiritual Root of Anxiety Nobody Is Talking About | Madison Prewett Troutt
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Most people treating anxiety are starting in the wrong place. Madison Prewett Troutt — author, speaker, and podcast host — makes the case that anxiety, loneliness, and chronic exhaustion are primarily spiritual battles, and that no supplement or protocol will produce lasting freedom until the foundation is addressed first. **In this episode:**- Why your body is a temple and what it actually means to steward it well — physically, spiritually, and relationally- The three things every human needs to be truly healthy: connection to God, connection to people, and connection to the earth- Satan's specific strategies to keep you stuck in fear, comparison, and compromise — and how to recognize them- A real spiritual prescription for overcoming anxiety (prayer, confession, praise, gratitude, and addressing childhood trauma)- How community, marriage, and mentorship shape your health just as much as what you eat- The health habits Madison and Grant actually practice — cold plunge, infrared sauna, and the mindset behind all of it 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 Thank you to our sponsors!Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcastManukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access!Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotifyApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → healyourcellsbook.com 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 If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXEInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxeWebsite → http://thehealthinstitute.comSign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH GUESTInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/madiprewFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Madison_Prewett-100071149486251/TikTok → https://www.facebook.com/p/Madison_Prewett-100071149486251/Order Book → www.daretobetruebook.com 0:00 Introduction — Who Is Madison Prewett Troutt?4:00 Why Christians Should Prioritize Physical Health4:16 Your Body Is a Temple: What That Actually Means7:37 The Loneliness and Anxiety Epidemic in a Younger Generation10:33 The Three Pillars of True Health: God, People, Nature12:15 A Spiritual Prescription for Overcoming Anxiety15:03 Childhood Trauma and Breaking Negative Thought Patterns26:57 Spiritual Warfare: What the Enemy Is Actually After34:11 Community, Christian Schools, and Who You Surround Yourself With41:53 People Worth Modeling Your Life After45:36 What Great Marriages Teach Us54:24 How Women Battle Comparison and Criticism Differently1:05:08 Facing Public Criticism and Staying Grounded in Truth1:08:48 Grant and Madison's Real Health Habits DISCLAIMERThis 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 conseque
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