“For someone who is such a massive skeptic ... for all those that are turned off like I was … Be skeptical, and you’ll be surprised.”

Jeff’s many years with Bell’s palsy left him feeling like an outsider – isolated, embarrassed, and misunderstood. The mysterious condition paralyzes facial muscles, turning simple acts like eating, talking, or smiling into emotionally draining tasks. One corner of Jeff’s mouth constantly drooped, and his eyes refused to blink at the same rate.

It was Jeff’s son, Max, who first showed interest in Dr Joe’s work while recovering from a painful surgery. Jeff agreed to attend a Week Long Advanced Retreat together, but he was skeptical. He felt fear, too – worry that meditation might trigger even more symptoms.

Yet, just five minutes into one of his first meditations, Jeff knew he was healing. He could feel the smile spreading – easily and evenly – across his face.

Recorded at the Denver Week Long Advanced Retreat in July 2024