The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Doctor: Your Personality Might Be Causing Your Biggest Health Problem

Apr 9, 2026
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Chris Motley
Dr. Chris Motley, a clinician blending integrative and ancient-health approaches, links Enneagram types to organ function and detox. He explores how personality shapes stress patterns, digestion, hormone and adrenal balance, and liver and brain health. Expect practical tips tying temperament to personalized foods, supplements, and detox strategies.
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INSIGHT

Personality Reflects Organ Congestion

  • Personality traits map to organ tendencies so emotional patterns can predict which organs are congested.
  • Chris Motley observed liver congestion linked to anger and kidney issues linked to chronic fear across many patients, improving emotions after organ-focused detox.
ADVICE

Detox Plan For Enneagram One

  • Ones should support lungs, colon, and liver with cleansing herbs and bowel-moving remedies.
  • Use schisandra or milk thistle for liver and cayenne or slippery elm to keep bowels moving and reduce rigid 'holding on'.
ADVICE

Self Care Prescription For Enneagram Two

  • Twos must prioritize self-nourishment and stimulate upper digestion to avoid burnout.
  • Try warm foods, ginger, American ginseng, and Denshin, plus regular self-care time to prevent stomach knots and caregiving exhaustion.
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