Ep. 1: How Childhood Trauma & Limiting Beliefs Keep You Sick – Zac Russell

Episode 1 of Your Health Reclaimed Podcast explores the hidden forces that keep us stuck in health and emotional struggles. Dr. Brad Montagne sits down with transformational coach Zac Russell to unpack how early childhood experiences shape our beliefs and physical well-being. Zac introduces the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) framework and explains how trauma and fear of abandonment during ages 3–5 program our subconscious minds. They discuss the narcissism spectrum, suggesting that “everybody is a narcissist” to some degree, and examine how conditional love in childhood affects us. Zac and Dr. Brad use analogies like the sun to illustrate how we confuse beliefs with reality, and even discuss how propaganda and social media manipulate our minds.Listeners will learn how limiting beliefs from childhood can lead to chronic anxiety, depression, and even physical illness. Dr. Brad shares personal stories from his work with prisoners and refugees to illustrate how early trauma shows up later in life. Zac explains that identifying and questioning these old narratives is the first step toward healing. Together, they make a compelling case that many health issues trace back to unchallenged childhood programming.Guest Spotlight: Zac Russell is a mental health coach and trauma transformation guide. He helps people break free from subconscious narratives and rewrite the story of their lives by releasing limiting beliefs.Host: Dr. Brad Montagne is a naturopathic physician and founder of Your Health Reclaimed. With decades of experience helping clients overcome chronic illness, Dr. Brad is passionate about uncovering root causes and empowering people to take control of their health.Key takeaways:We carry a “3-year-old” version of ourselves in our subconscious; understanding your past traumas can unlock healing.Many health and relationship issues stem from unchallenged, fear-based narratives planted in childhood.Believing versus knowing can keep you trapped — questioning your beliefs is the first step to reclaiming your health.Episode highlights: Zac’s story about the ACE test, Dr. Brad’s Berlin Wall anecdote, the unconditional vs. conditional love discussion, the “belief is poison” insight, and tips for breaking free from old stories.If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain or illness, this episode offers a roadmap to understanding the “why” behind your suffering.Resources & CTAs:Visit healthfullyu.com to connect with Dr. Brad Montagne and learn about his healing programs.Reach out to Zac Russell via linktr.ee/zacrussell or email [email protected] for trauma recovery and subconscious healing.Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone seeking deeper healing.Every step toward awareness brings you closer to reclaiming your health.