Behind almost every chronic illness—whether it’s autoimmune disease, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or even heart disease—there’s a common thread: the body’s systems are breaking down at the root level

In this foundational episode, Dr. Brad Montagne uncovers the single most overlooked yet universal driver of chronic illness: Candida overgrowth and leaky gut.

From autoimmune disease to cancer, hormone chaos, cardiovascular issues, respiratory distress, and even neurological dysfunction — it all connects back to the health of your gut and the microbes that live there.

Dr. Brad reveals why Candida and leaky gut always show up together, why conventional medicine misses the real picture, and how overwhelmed detox pathways turn everyday symptoms into lifelong disease.

You’ll discover:

✅ Why Candida has multiple forms (yeast, fungal, fungal parasite, mold — and even cancer-like behavior)

✅ Why your immune system can’t fight Candida without healthy gut flora

✅ The role of toxic medications like NSAIDs, antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals in fueling gut breakdown

✅ How impaired detox pathways overwhelm your liver and spill toxins into your skin, lungs, and reproductive cycle

✅ Why rashes, asthma, autoimmune issues, and hormone-related cycle problems often trace back to the gut

✅ Why “YouTube PhDs” keep people sick — and what it really takes to heal

If you’ve been told you have a “mystery condition” or a rare diagnosis, chances are it’s rooted in this same silent breakdown. This episode will help you see chronic illness in a completely new light — and give you hope that real healing is possible.

🎧 Tune in to learn how Dr. Brad is:

✨ Connecting the dots between Candida, leaky gut, and systemic illness

✨ Showing why detox and gut restoration must come first for lasting recovery

✨ Empowering patients with a clear, proven path to reclaiming their health

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00:00 Introduction to Chronic Illness

01:52 The Root Cause: Candida and Leaky Gut

05:04 Understanding Candida

09:50 Impact on Detox Pathways

15:46 Conclusion and Next Steps

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✨ If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck in chronic illness, this episode will help you understand the real root cause — and show you where true healing begins.

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🌐 Website: healthfullyu.com/podcasts

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