In the height of a destructive season involving drugs and depression, Michael W. Smith reached a point where he believed he might lose his life. In this deeply personal conversation, he sits down with Dr. Josh Axe to share what happened the night he hit rock bottom—and why he says he was never the same afterward.Michael also discusses the healing power of worship, the prayer experience that preceded his son’s recovery, the lessons he learned from Billy Graham, and the daily habits helping him stay energized at 68. He also reveals the simple principle that has sustained nearly 45 years of marriage—and what he believes God reveals when we finally become quiet enough to listen.Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.comThank you to our sponsors!Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcastManukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axeCaraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discountWatch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube:    / @drjoshaxe  🎧 Early Access!Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotifyApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcSPre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → http://healyourcellsbook.com/Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.comDiscover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.comIf you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.comCONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXEInstagram →   / drjoshaxe  Facebook →   / drjoshaxe  TikTok →   / thedrjoshaxeshow  X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/LinkedIn →   / joshaxe  Website → http://thehealthinstitute.comSign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH GUESTInstagram →  https://www.instagram.com/mwsmithofficial/Website → https://michaelwsmith.com/CHAPTERS:DISCLAIMERThis content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.MB01GKPRPTQL1WLLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices