Today I’m joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified physician and bestselling author, for a wide-ranging conversation on chronic illness, healing, and what it really takes to protect long-term health. We dive into the challenges people face when conventional medicine falls short, the role of lifestyle and environment in recovery, and the surprising power of natural approaches to restore balance in the body.Dr. Rawls also shares insights on resilience, aging, and why true wellness depends on going deeper than symptom management.

If you’ve ever struggled with confusing health issues or wondered why the body sometimes fails to heal, this episode offers clarity, empowerment, and tools you can begin applying right away.

Chapters:00:00 – Introduction02:03 – When Medicine Doesn’t Have the Answers07:12 – A Personal Turning Point13:14 – Rethinking What “Chronic” Really Means19:22 – The Body’s Hidden Defenses24:55 – How Stress Shapes Illness31:20 – A Smarter Way to Approach Healing38:04 – Restoring Balance Naturally44:50 – Building Resilience for the Long TermDr. Bill Rawls IG + website:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/?hl=enWebsite: https://rawlsmd.com/Resources: https://rawlsmd.com/resources/ Kayla's social + website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter: https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite: https://www.kaylabarnes.comFollow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comBecome a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: ;https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member