284: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: The Seven Stages To Health and Transformation with Dr. Bruce Hoffman
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Release Date: 10/29/2025
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
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info_outlineIn this insightful episode, Dr. Bruce Hoffman discusses the intricacies of modern medicine, the importance of understanding the human body's response to environmental stressors, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Hoffman shares his journey and the development of his New Medical Curriculum, which emphasizes a holistic approach to health and healing.
💎 Why returning to core health cycle principles is essential before detox or supplementation.
💎 How aligning with your circadian rhythm supports optimal recovery and energy.
💎 The power of personal responsibility and lifestyle choices in true healing.
💎 Why intuitive medicine and holistic integration are the future of healthcare.
🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① Ventral Vagal Trust: Dr. Hoffman explains the concept of ventral vagal trust, which is crucial for establishing a therapeutic relationship. This involves creating a connection through eye contact, tone of voice, and genuine presence.
② Health Cycle Principles: The discussion highlights the importance of returning patients to health cycle principles before engaging in detoxification or supplementation. Dr. Hoffman expanded these principles beyond the original seven to about twenty, focusing on a comprehensive approach to health.
③ Circadian Rhythm and Lifestyle: Emphasizing the role of circadian rhythm, Dr. Hoffman shares personal lifestyle changes such as not eating after sundown and incorporating red light therapy, which are part of his daily routine to maintain health.
④ Personal Responsibility in Healing: The conversation touches on the necessity of personal responsibility in health, moving away from conventional practices that may not address the root causes of illness.
⑤ Teaching and Mentoring: Dr. Hoffman discusses his transition from clinical practice to full-time teaching, aiming to expand the toolbox available to physicians and promote a broader understanding of healing.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
📌 Holistic Approach: Dr. Hoffman advocates for a holistic approach to medicine, integrating biophysics and quantum biology into traditional practices to improve patient outcomes.
📌 Intuitive Healing: The importance of intuitive healing and the need for doctors to trust their instincts while balancing scientific evidence is emphasized.
📌 Environmental Impact: Recognizing the impact of environmental factors on health is crucial, and changes in lifestyle and environment are necessary for true healing.
🔑 CONCLUSION: This episode provides valuable insights into the future of medicine, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift towards a more integrated and holistic approach to health. Dr. Hoffman's experiences and teachings offer a roadmap for both practitioners and patients seeking to enhance their understanding of health and healing.
👨⚕️ Dr. Bruce Hoffman, MSc, MBchB, FAARM, IFMCP
Dr. Bruce Hoffman is a Calgary-based Integrative and Functional medicine doctor/practitioner. He is the medical director at the Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine and The Brain Treatment Centre of Alberta, specializing in complex medical conditions.
He was born in South Africa and obtained his medical degree from the University of Cape Town. He has a masters degree in clinical nutrition, is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFM), is board certified with a fellowship in anti-aging (hormones) and regenerative medicine (A4M), a certified Shoemaker Mold Treatment Protocol Practitioner (CIRS), Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified in Family Constellation therapy, and ILADS trained in the treatment of Lyme disease and co-infections.
He is the co-author of a paper published by Dr. Afrin’s group: Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global “consensus-2”. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Hoffman has studied with many of the leading mind-body and spiritual healers of our times, including Deepak Chopra, Paul Lowe, Osho, Ramesh Balsekar, and Jon Kabat-Zinn.
He has shared the stage with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. John F. Demartini, and he continues to spread his inspiring vision of healing and wellness with audiences and patients around the world.
🌐 Dr. Bruce Hoffman's Links
https://www.hoffmancentre.com/
https://www.drbrucehoffman.com/7-stages/landing