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What do we inherit from those who came before us?
What once sounded like mysticism is now the subject of serious research, suggesting that the inherited cycle of generational trauma may shape our bodies and our lives.
For Joe Manganiello, the question of inheritance is personal. He got sober in 2002 and built an abundant life. Then, blindsided by an autoimmune disease that baffled his doctors, he watched his body, his career, and his marriage come apart. There are layers to surrender, and the illness pushed Joe to go deeper.
To heal, he had to venture backwards into his ancestry. And along the way, he came across my conversation with Gabor Maté, which he credits with helping him understand why he got better. It’s emotional for me to hear that.
Bloodlines is his memoir, but it’s really an odyssey-like experience of navigating his disease and trying to find a way to heal himself not just in body, but in mind and spirit.
Here’s what we get into:
- Captain Morgan At 16 & Getting Sober In The Wake Of Spider-Man
- Losing His Large Intestine & Navigating Sobriety On Dilaudid
- Warrior Mode, Deathstroke & The Costume Fitting Heist
- Santería, Changó & The Gods Of His Ancestors
- The Armenian Genocide, Finding Your Roots & 0% Manganiello
- Gabor Maté, Spontaneous Remission & Breaking The Chain
If you’re in the midst of some version of this struggle, grappling with despair and hopelessness, this one is for you.
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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