Ep.246 Can Emotional Trauma Affect Your Physical Health?

In this thought-provoking episode of McCollum Wellness Radio, Dr. Duncan McCollum sits down with longtime friend Drew Johnson to explore the powerful connection between the mind and the body.

Together, they discuss how unresolved emotional stress, trauma, and life experiences may influence physical health, chronic pain, decision-making, and overall well-being. Dr. McCollum also shares one of the most personal stories he's ever told, how a series of life-changing events led him from addiction, chronic pain, and self-doubt to becoming a chiropractor, author, and helping thousands of patients over the last four decades.

In this episode, you'll learn:

🧠 Can emotional trauma make you sick?

❤️ The hidden connection between emotional stress and chronic illness

💭 Why some people stay stuck after difficult life experiences

🌱 How one decision can shape your future

🧩 The difference between the analytical mind and the reactive mind

✨ Why living in the present moment is essential for healing

💪 Dr. McCollum's incredible personal story of overcoming addiction, chronic pain, and self-doubt

🌿 Why healing often begins by understanding yourself.

Whether you're struggling with chronic stress, chronic pain, anxiety, grief, emotional trauma, or simply looking to better understand the mind-body connection, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and a fresh perspective on healing.