Grow a New Body

1. One Spirit Medicine: Healing Through Oneness

The cure is the experience of Oneness, which restores inner harmony and facilitates recovery from all maladies, regardless of origin.

Root of all healing. One Spirit Medicine posits that the root cause of all disease is alienation—from our emotions, bodies, the earth, and Spirit. The cure, therefore, lies not in treating symptoms but in experiencing Oneness, a state of interconnectedness that restores inner harmony and facilitates healing. This approach views the body as a unified system, not a collection of parts, emphasizing that true healing requires addressing the whole person.

• Alienation is the root cause of disease
• Oneness is the cure
• Body is a unified system

Beyond fragmented care. Western medicine often takes a fragmented approach, treating individual symptoms with specific remedies. One Spirit Medicine, however, recognizes that the body is a complex system where the heart, gut, and brain are interconnected. True healing requires addressing the root cause of imbalance, not just the symptoms. This holistic approach emphasizes the importance of restoring harmony within the entire system.

• Western medicine treats symptoms
• One Spirit Medicine treats the whole system
• Holistic approach to healing

Growing a new body. The program emphasizes the body's innate ability to regenerate and heal itself. By detoxifying the brain, upgrading the gut, and switching on longevity genes, we can direct the body to grow new, healthy cells. This process is not just about physical health but also about emotional and spiritual well-being, as the experience of Oneness dissolves the sense of separation and restores balance.

• Body has innate ability to regenerate
• Detoxify brain, upgrade gut, switch on longevity genes
• Holistic approach to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being

2. The Invisible World: Partnering with Spirit

Spirit is a vast and invisible field that we partner with to dream the world into being.

Beyond the material. The visible world of matter is not the only reality; there exists an invisible world of Spirit, a vast field of consciousness that we are all a part of. This field is not a deity but a creative matrix that keeps the cosmos evolving and renewing itself. By partnering with Spirit, we can tap into its infinite potential and bring harmony and balance into our lives.

• Visible world is not the only reality
• Invisible world of Spirit is a creative matrix
• Partnering with Spirit brings harmony

Spirit as a harmonizing force. Spirit is not a vengeful deity but a harmonizing force that seeks to bring balance to our lives. Misfortune and disease arise from an imbalance in the natural harmony, often caused by our alienation from the wisdom of the invisible world. By correcting our relationship with Spirit, we can restore balance and create a healthier, happier life.

• Spirit is a harmonizing force
• Misfortune is an imbalance
• Correcting relationship with Spirit restores balance

Accessing the invisible. The invisible world is accessible through practices like meditation, dreams, and prayer. By activating the higher brain centers that prefer fats for fuel, we can experience Oneness and tap into the wisdom of the cosmos. This awareness of our interconnectedness with all things allows us to live more fearlessly and create a destiny infused with health and meaning.

• Invisible world accessible through practices
• Higher brain centers prefer fats for fuel
• Experience Oneness and create a new destiny

3. Dethroning the Tyrant Mind: Beyond Fear

The truth is that we cannot really change our minds without changing our brains.

The tyrannical mind. The rational mind, often seen as the dominant force, is actually a product of the limbic brain, which is driven by fear and survival instincts. This "tyrant mind" keeps us in a constant state of stress, focused on scarcity and self-preservation. To truly heal, we must move beyond this limited perspective and engage with Spirit.

• Limbic brain is driven by fear and survival
• Tyrant mind keeps us in a state of stress
• Engage with Spirit to move beyond limitations

Neural networks of fear. The limbic brain's programs are etched into neural networks, which act like filters that screen out experiences that don't fit with our preconceived notions. These networks reinforce limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors, causing us to repeat old patterns. To change, we must rewire these networks for joy and more nourishing outcomes.

• Neural networks reinforce limiting beliefs
• Childhood trauma shapes neural networks
• Rewire neural networks for joy

Neuroplasticity and change. The brain is not fixed but capable of change through neuroplasticity. By detoxifying the brain, feeding it the right fuel, and engaging in spiritual practices, we can create new neural networks that support health, serenity, and joy. This allows us to override the tyrannical mind and experience Oneness.

• Brain can change through neuroplasticity
• Detoxify brain and feed it the right fuel
• Experience Oneness and override the tyrant mind

4. Gut-Brain Connection: The Second Brain

You have a second brain in your gut, and it’s every bit as important as the brain in your head.

The gut-brain axis. The gut is not just a digestive organ but a second brain, with over 100 million neurons that communicate directly with the brain in your skull. This "gut brain" produces 90% of the body's serotonin, a neurotransmitter crucial for mood, sleep, and higher brain function. A healthy gut is essential for a healthy mind.

• Gut is a second brain
• Gut produces 90% of serotonin
• Healthy gut is essential for a healthy mind

The microbiome's role. The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that form the biome. These bacteria play a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function. An imbalance in the gut biome, often caused by antibiotics, processed foods, and sugar, can lead to inflammation, mood disorders, and impaired brain function.

• Gut biome is essential for health
• Imbalance leads to inflammation and mood disorders
• Antibiotics and processed foods damage the biome

Repairing the gut. To upgrade the brain, we must first repair the gut. This involves eliminating toxins, reducing sugar and processed grains, and replenishing the beneficial bacteria with probiotics. A healthy gut will produce the neurotransmitters needed for experiencing Oneness and will support overall well-being.

• Repair gut to upgrade brain
• Eliminate toxins and reduce sugar
• Replenish beneficial bacteria with probiotics

5. Longevity Genes: Switching on Repair

If we can create the conditions that mimic starvation, while keeping ample nutrients on board, we can trigger the DNA switches that allow us to grow a new body.

Intermittent fasting and ketosis. Intermittent fasting, particularly an 18-hour daily fast, triggers ketosis, a metabolic state where the body burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. This process activates autophagy, a cellular recycling system that removes damaged cells and promotes repair. Ketones also provide a superior fuel for the brain, supporting higher cognitive function.

• Intermittent fasting triggers ketosis
• Ketosis activates autophagy
• Ketones are superior fuel for the brain

Protein restriction and mTOR. Excessive protein intake activates mTOR, a pathway that promotes growth but also accelerates aging. By restricting protein intake, we can downregulate mTOR and switch on longevity genes, promoting cellular repair and regeneration. This approach mimics the conditions of food scarcity that our ancestors experienced, triggering the body's survival mechanisms.

• Excessive protein activates mTOR
• Protein restriction downregulates mTOR
• Mimics food scarcity to trigger repair

The power of cycling. The key is not to eliminate protein but to cycle it, feasting and then fasting, mimicking the eating patterns of our ancestors. This approach allows the body to switch between growth and repair modes, optimizing both health and longevity. By combining intermittent fasting with protein restriction, we can unlock the body's innate ability to heal and regenerate.

• Cycle protein intake
• Feast and fast
• Optimize health and longevity

6. Superfoods & Supplements: Nature's Pharmacy

The plants you will be using during the seven-day Grow a New Body program are loaded with epigenetic modifiers that switch on more than 500 genes that create health and switch off more than 200 genes that create disease.

Phytonutrients and epigenetic modifiers. Plants are not just sources of nutrients but also contain powerful phytonutrients that act as epigenetic modifiers, switching on genes that create health and switching off genes that create disease. These compounds, found in cruciferous vegetables, berries, and spices, can help us grow a new body by activating our innate healing mechanisms.

• Plants contain phytonutrients
• Phytonutrients are epigenetic modifiers
• Switch on genes for health, off for disease

Nrf2 activators. Certain plants, like broccoli, turmeric, and garlic, activate the Nrf2 protein, a master regulator of aging and detoxification. Nrf2 triggers the production of antioxidants, detoxifiers, and anti-inflammatory agents, protecting the body from damage and promoting cellular repair. These plants are essential for restoring balance and promoting longevity.

• Nrf2 is a master regulator of aging
• Activated by certain plants
• Promotes detoxification and repair

Essential supplements. In addition to superfoods, certain supplements can support brain health and detoxification. These include DHA, ALA, B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, coconut oil, ubiquinol, zinc, magnesium, and glutathione. These supplements provide essential nutrients that may be lacking in our modern diets and help to optimize cellular function.

• Supplements support brain health and detoxification
• DHA, ALA, B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, coconut oil, ubiquinol, zinc, magnesium, and glutathione
• Optimize cellular function

7. Resetting the Death Clock: Cellular Renewal

The secret was in the healing plants from the Amazon. I found that the plants most treasured by shamans in the rain forest could help you to break in to the password-protected regions in your DNA where the instructions to grow a new body are stored.

Mitochondria and cellular energy. Mitochondria are the power centers of our cells, responsible for converting food into energy. They also control the cell's "death clock," determining when old cells should die and be replaced by new ones. Damaged mitochondria lead to cellular dysfunction, accelerated aging, and disease.

• Mitochondria are power centers of cells
• Control cell's death clock
• Damaged mitochondria lead to disease

Autophagy and cellular recycling. Autophagy is the body's cellular recycling system, which removes damaged mitochondria and other cellular waste. By triggering autophagy through intermittent fasting and protein restriction, we can promote cellular repair and regeneration. This process is essential for maintaining cellular health and preventing disease.

• Autophagy is cellular recycling system
• Removes damaged mitochondria
• Promotes cellular repair and regeneration

Antioxidants and inflammation. Free radicals and inflammation damage cells and accelerate aging. By increasing our intake of antioxidants, such as glutathione and SOD, and reducing inflammation, we can protect our cells from damage and promote longevity. These antioxidants are produced by the body when we activate the Nrf2 pathway.

• Free radicals and inflammation damage cells
• Antioxidants neutralize free radicals
• Reduce inflammation to promote longevity

8. Freeing Yourself from Stressors: Emotional Balance

We need to be weaned off the stress hormones that promote a fight-or-flight mind-set and start producing the brain chemicals that create health, serenity, and joy.

The fight-or-flight response. Chronic stress activates the fight-or-flight response, releasing stress hormones that damage the brain and body. This constant state of hyper-alertness leads to anxiety, depression, and a host of other health problems. To heal, we must learn to manage stress and cultivate inner peace.

• Chronic stress activates fight-or-flight
• Stress hormones damage brain and body
• Manage stress and cultivate inner peace

Limiting beliefs and neural networks. Our beliefs and emotions are encoded in neural networks, which act like filters that shape our perception of reality. Limiting beliefs and toxic emotions reinforce negative patterns, keeping us trapped in cycles of fear and suffering. To change, we must rewire these networks for joy and more nourishing outcomes.

• Beliefs and emotions encoded in neural networks
• Limiting beliefs reinforce negative patterns
• Rewire networks for joy

The power of Oneness. By experiencing Oneness, we can transcend the limitations of the limbic brain and access higher brain centers that promote serenity and joy. This experience allows us to release toxic emotions and create a more harmonious relationship with ourselves and the world.

• Experience Oneness to transcend limitations
• Access higher brain centers
• Create a harmonious relationship with self and world

9. Embracing a New Mythology: Crafting Your Story

The myth of the ferocious ruler also lives on in the large-cat house at the zoo. The sharp teeth and bold mane of the male lion impress onlookers as he yawns behind the glass.

The power of myth. Myths are not just stories but powerful narratives that shape our beliefs, values, and actions. By understanding the myths that influence us, we can choose to embrace new, more empowering stories that support our health and well-being. This involves moving beyond limiting beliefs and embracing a new vision of ourselves and our place in the world.

• Myths shape our beliefs and actions
• Embrace empowering stories
• Move beyond limiting beliefs

The tyrannical mind and old myths. The tyrannical mind is often fueled by old myths that reinforce fear, scarcity, and separation. These myths keep us trapped in disempowering roles, such as victim, persecutor, or rescuer. To break free, we must shed these old narratives and embrace a new mythology that supports our growth and transformation.

• Old myths reinforce fear and scarcity
• Trapped in disempowering roles
• Embrace new mythology for growth

The hero's journey. The journey of transformation involves embracing a new personal mythology, one that casts us as the hero or heroine of our own story. This journey requires us to confront our fears, overcome obstacles, and claim our power to create a destiny infused with health and meaning.

• Embrace a new personal mythology
• Cast yourself as the hero
• Create a destiny infused with health and meaning

10. The Journey of the Healer: Shedding the Past

This is the work of the healer, where the medicine wheel begins.

The South and the serpent. The South on the medicine wheel is associated with the serpent, representing our instincts, our connection to the earth, and the need to shed old identities. This is the first step in the healing journey, where we release the roles and beliefs that no longer serve us.

• South is associated with the serpent
• Represents instincts and connection to earth
• Shed old identities and beliefs

Healing the wounded masculine. The story of Parsifal illustrates the journey of the healer, where we must integrate our inner feminine and heal the wounded masculine. This involves letting go of the need for power and control and embracing qualities like love, compassion, and vulnerability.

• Parsifal's journey to heal the wounded masculine
• Integrate inner feminine
• Embrace love, compassion, and vulnerability

Releasing the past. The journey of the healer requires us to confront our past, release old hurts, and forgive our parents. By shedding the roles and identities that were shaped by our upbringing, we can step into a new destiny, free from the limitations of the past.

• Confront the past and release old hurts
• Forgive parents
• Step into a new destiny

11. The Journey to the Divine Feminine: Facing Death

And the discovery of your ageless-timeless self will allow you to grow a new body that heals, ages, and dies differently.

The West and the jaguar. The West on the medicine wheel is associated with the jaguar, representing the Divine Feminine, the power of transformation, and the acceptance of death. This journey requires us to confront our fear of the unknown and embrace the cycle of life and death.

• West is associated with the jaguar
• Represents Divine Feminine and transformation
• Accept the cycle of life and death

Meeting the goddess. The journey to the Divine Feminine involves a deep exploration of our inner world, where we encounter the goddess and receive her wisdom. This experience allows us to understand that death is not an end but a transition to another realm, freeing us from the fear of mortality.

• Explore inner world and encounter the goddess
• Death is a transition, not an end
• Free from the fear of mortality

The power of love. By facing our fear of death, we can learn to love more freely and fully. The story of Psyche illustrates the journey of the soul, where we must descend into the underworld and confront our deepest fears to be transformed by love. This journey allows us to embrace our eternal nature and live fearlessly.

• Face fear of death to love more freely
• Psyche's journey to the underworld
• Embrace eternal nature and live fearlessly

12. The Journey of the Sage: Stillness in Motion

The way of the sage hones our ability to transcend the restless activity of the mind obsessed with the challenges, dramas, and mundane details of everyday life and remain at peace with whatever is happening within and around us.

The North and the hummingbird. The North on the medicine wheel is associated with the hummingbird, representing stillness in motion, the wisdom of the ancestors, and the ability to transcend the limitations of the mind. This journey requires us to cultivate inner peace and access the wisdom of the universe.

• North is associated with the hummingbird
• Represents stillness in motion
• Access wisdom of the universe

The power of stillness. By quieting the mind and focusing on the breath, we can access a state of deep tranquility and balance. This stillness allows us to observe our thoughts and emotions without judgment, freeing us from the grip of the tyrannical mind.

• Quieting the mind through stillness
• Observe thoughts and emotions without judgment
• Free from the grip of the tyrant mind

The wisdom of the sage. The journey of the sage involves embracing the present moment and recognizing the interconnectedness of all things. This wisdom allows us to live with greater compassion, empathy, and joy, and to create a world that is more harmonious and sustainable.

• Embrace the present moment
• Recognize interconnectedness of all things
• Create a more harmonious world

Last updated: January 17, 2025