What if the stories you tell yourself are literally changing your biology?

In this mind-blowing episode, Julie sits down with Dr. Brenda Stockdale, a nationally recognized pioneer in psychoneuroimmunology who's spent over 20 years proving that your thoughts can be medicine.

Dr. Stockdale reveals how your white blood cells have hundreds of receptor sites shaped like door locks—and your emotions hold the keys. 

You'll discover:

• Why "toxic positivity" can actually prevent you from getting the second opinion that saves your life

• The difference between hope and "hope-inspired agency"—and why you need both to beat the odds

• The FBI consultant's technique of "acting as if" to change your biochemistry

• Why resilience isn't something you're born with—it's developable

• The dangerous myth that "I can't afford the luxury of a negative thought"

Dr. Stockdale doesn't sugarcoat the science: she's collected stories from thousands of patients who were told they had months to live and are still here decades later. Her message? You're not a statistic.

This isn't about wishful thinking or fairy-tale endings. It's about leveraging hard science to activate your brain’s natural healing systems. Because sometimes the most radical thing YOU can do is breathe correctly and tell yourself a better story.

Ready to discover the healing power you didn't know you had? This episode will change how you think about recovery—literally.

Resources mentioned:

• Dr. Stockdale's book: "You Can Beat The Odds"

• Free 5-minute audio at brendastockdale.com

• MOJO Health's data-driven approach to cancer healing (mojohealth.org)

  
  

Connect with Dr. Brenda Stockdale:

Website: brendastockdale.com

Book: "You Can Beat The Odds" available on Amazon

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