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Why Your Body Never Makes a Mistake: Dr. Patrick Flynn on Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease

Why Your Body Never Makes a Mistake: Dr. Patrick Flynn on Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease

Update: 2025-11-19
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In this episode of "Vibe Science," hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen interview Dr. Patrick Flynn, CEO of The Wellness Way and author of I Disagree. Dr. Flynn contrasts emergency medicine with holistic care, using vivid analogies to explain their roles. He shares personal stories, critiques conventional healthcare’s focus on symptoms, and emphasizes the importance of identifying individual stressors for true wellness. The discussion highlights hormone complexity, the need for personalized care, and the value of empowering people to take control of their health through education and prevention.


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  • Contrast between emergency medicine and holistic health care

  • Historical development and limitations of modern medicine

  • Importance of perspective and balance in health

  • The analogy of emergency medicine as a "fire department" and holistic care as a "carpenter"

  • Consequences of relying on emergency medicine for chronic health issues

  • The role of belief and mindset in health and healing

  • Complexity and interconnectedness of the human body

  • The philosophy and approach of The Wellness Way

  • Emphasis on personalized care and addressing individual health stressors

  • Vision for a future prioritizing wellness and prevention over chronic illness management


 

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Why Your Body Never Makes a Mistake: Dr. Patrick Flynn on Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease

Why Your Body Never Makes a Mistake: Dr. Patrick Flynn on Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease