Dhru Purohit Show

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough, and Levels. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Akil Palanisamy to discuss why there’s been such an explosion in autoimmune disease and how certain insults in our modern-day society—like heavy metals, pesticides, poor diet, and chronic stress—could be to blame. Dr. Akil is a renowned Integrative Medicine practitioner who combines conventional medicine with holistic approaches like Functional Medicine and Ayurveda. He is a Harvard graduate and received his MD from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Akil completed his residency training at Stanford University and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. He has authored two books, The Paleovedic Diet and The TIGER Protocol which is set to be released on May 9th. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Akil dive into: -The recent explosion in autoimmune disease (2:26) -Top toxins that contribute to autoimmunity (6:26) -How to combat toxin exposure using lifestyle (22:12) -Conventional treatments for autoimmune disease (34:08) -Why autoimmune conditions develop (39:23) -Case example of people at high risk for autoimmunity (1:11:00) -Dr. Akil’s two-phase diet recommendations for autoimmune disease (1:21:30) -Blood tests and symptoms to detect early stages of autoimmunity (1:32:33) -Foods central to repairing the gut (1:37:22) -The carnivore diet for autoimmunity explained (1:48:36) -Ancient Ayurvedic principles we can apply to our modern lifestyle (2:01:33) -The importance of rest and mindset in autoimmunity (2:13:46) Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Akil’s clinic, Sutter Health -The Paleovedic Diet -Preorder Dr. Akil’s new book, The TIGER Protocol here. For more on Dr. Akil Palanisamy, check out his website, doctorakil.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. Right now, you can get 10% off Sleep Breakthrough. And if you buy two or more you’ll get a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough. This is a limited-time offer! So just go to sleepbreakthrough.com/dhru and use code dhru10. By leveraging biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Right now, Levels is offering my listeners two free months of their Levels Membership. Head on over to levels.link/DHRU to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and InsideTracker. This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Richard Johnson to discuss his revolutionary new hypothesis on the link between fructose consumption and Alzheimer’s disease. Dhru and Dr. Johnson discuss the evolutionary mechanism behind fructose metabolism, insulin resistance, and weight gain that has completely backfired today due to its overconsumption. Dr. Richard Johnson is a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Denver and has been a practicing physician and clinical scientist for over 25 years. He is internationally recognized for his seminal work on the role of fructose in obesity, diabetes, and now, Alzheimer’s disease. His work also highlights the fundamental role of uric acid (which is generated during fructose metabolism) in metabolic syndrome. He is the author of The Fat Switch and his newest bestselling book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat. In this episode Dhru and Dr. Johnson dive into: -Dr. Johnson’s new hypothesis on the relationship between Alzheimer’s and fructose consumption (3:06) -The origins of Alzheimer’s (what’s going on in the brain) (14:00) -How modern-day life has hijacked our genetics to make us fat (23:08) -How fructose impacts mitochondrial function (35:22) -Why the body converts glucose to fructose (50:00) -The relationship between salt, dehydration, and fructose production (1:03:03) -How fructose makes us crave more sugar (1:09:23) -Fructose and Alzheimer’s disease (1:11:46) -The importance of strength training for glycemic control and Alzheimer’s prevention (1:30:53) -Sources of fructose in our ancestral diet (1:36:00) -The role of salt and dehydration in obesity (1:46:17) -Hidden “healthy” sources of fructose in the diet (1:58:57) -High-glycemic foods to minimize in the diet (2:00:03) -Umami foods and uric acid (2:07:55) -Dr. Johnson’s thoughts on Saturated fat (2:12:53) Also mentioned in this episode: -The Fat Gene -Could Alzheimer’s disease be a maladaptation of an evolutionary survival pathway mediated by intracerebral fructose and uric acid metabolism? -Study Suggests Fructose Could Drive Alzheimer's Disease (study press release) -Nature Wants Us to Be Fat by Dr. Richard Johnson -The End of Alzheimer's Program by Dr. Dale Bredesen -Drop Acid by Dr. David Perlmutter Birch Mattress by Helix is made out of organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, WHOOP, and BON CHARGE. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, we revisit one of the most powerful conversations over the past year with international speaker and philanthropist Shelly Lefkoe. In this episode, Shelly and Dhru discuss the ways our belief systems can hold us back from living our best lives and their personal stories about overcoming their limiting beliefs and why knowing where they come from is key to letting them go. Shelly Lefkoe is the cofounder of the Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “to significantly improve the quality of life on the planet.” Shelly has helped thousands of clients worldwide recreate their lives by ridding themselves of a wide variety of problems, including phobias, relationships that never seem to work, violence, procrastination, unwillingness to confront people, health and wellness issues, and sexual dysfunction. She is the author of Parenting the Lefkoe Way, a manual for raising confident kids. In this episode, Dhru and Shelly dive into: -The top ways our beliefs create stress in our lives (2:14) -Swapping out the question “what will people think of me?” with a more empowering one (18:57) -How to begin unpacking the limiting beliefs we have supporting evidence for (28:22) -The meaning we assign to things is through the lens of our belief systems (45:00) -How we can begin to step into freedom and live our best lives (47:56) -Getting rid of old beliefs and replacing them with new ones (1:00:57) -If we let go of our beliefs, does that mean our lives lose meaning or value? (1:08:23) -Why it takes commitment to live life differently (1:13:55) -Figuring out how our limiting beliefs are connected to pain and suffering (1:18:19) -What to do if you feel scared about letting a belief go (1:25:22) -Breaking free from limiting beliefs when it doesn’t seem possible (1:36:20) Also mentioned in this episode: -Eliminatebeliefs.com -Lefkoeinstitute.com For more on Shelly Lefkoe, follow her on Instagram @shellylefkoe, Facebook @shelly.lefkoe, and through her website, Lefkoeinstitute.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and to 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a HUGE range of evidence-based products to optimize your life. Right now, my community can go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Colleen and Jason Wachob, founders of one of the world’s most trusted resources for wellness, mindbodygreen, to help clear up the confusion. Dhru, Colleen, and Jason talk about their individual health journeys and how their views on protein, plant-based eating, alcohol, caffeine, and resistance training have evolved over the past decade. Jason Wachob is the founder and Co-CEO of mindbodygreen and the author of WELLTH: How to Build a Life, Not a Resume. He has been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Vogue, and has a BA in history from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years. Colleen Wachob is the cofounder and Co-CEO of mindbodygreen. She graduated from Stanford University with degrees in international relations and Spanish and spent 10 years working at Fortune 500 companies, including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon. Jason and Colleen’s new book, The Joy of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life, is available for preorder and set to be released on May 23, 2023. In this episode, Dhru, Jason, and Colleen dive into: -Jason and Colleen’s health journeys and how their viewpoints on diet and exercise have evolved (2:40) -The difference between plant-based vs plant-focused eating (18:55) -Being intentional about protein and how to hit 30 grams of protein per meal (31:13) -The lab tests that influenced Jason’s diet and supplement plan (36:15) -Atherosclerosis and risk factors for heart disease (39:58) -Jason and Colleen’s new relationship with alcohol (51:31) -The problem with social media and the need for healthy debates (59:20) -Easy wins for joy and longevity (1:21:48) -mindbodygreen’s content and future plans (1:23:13) Also mentioned in this episode: -Try This: Why Grip Strength is the Number One Predictor of Longevity -Thejoyofwellbeing.com For more on mindbodygreen, follow them on Instagram @mindbodygreen, YouTube @MindBodyGreen, and TikTok @mindbodygreen, and be sure to check out the mindbodygreen.com blog for a wealth of evidence-based health information covering a wide range of topics. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, WHOOP, and Levels. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with his cardiologist, Dr. Michael Twyman, to discuss the many nuances around cardiovascular health, the top underrated risk factors contributing to heart disease, and how to protect your endothelial lining using diet, exercise, sunlight, sleep, and stress management. Dr. Michael Twyman is a board-certified cardiologist focusing on the prevention and early detection of heart disease. Dr. Twyman completed his cardiovascular training at St. Louis University after he completed a four-year active-duty tour as an internist at Naval Hospital Beaufort. He has been in private practice since 2012 and uses the best of conventional, quantum, and Functional Medicine and biohacking to get to the root cause of his patients’ cardiovascular issues. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Michael Twyman dive into: -Top myths in cardiology (3:44) -The limitations of cardiometabolic markers for assessing heart-disease risk (7:22) -Endothelial dysfunction as a risk factor for heart disease (16:49) -LDL cholesterol: is it good or bad? (25:10) -The top drivers damaging endothelial cells (28:30) -Light exposure: an underappreciated area of health (32:58) -How light impacts mitochondrial and heart health (37:45) -The importance of sleep quality for heart health (53:00) -The importance of stress management for health (57:28) -The nuances of cholesterol, lipoproteins, and protecting the endothelial lining (1:04:28) -Dhru’s cardiovascular lab test results (1:07:05) -Looking at lipids from a plant-based vs. personalized perspective (1:39:51) -Thoughts on personalized medicine, drugs, and treatment (1:43:20) -Dr. Twyman’s thoughts about seed oils and inflammation (1:50:58) Also mentioned in this episode: -Sleep Master Class with Dr. Sunjya Schweig (Episode 378) -Boston Heart Diagnostics -Cleerly Scan For more on Dr. Michael Twyman, follow him on Instagram @drtwyman, or through his website, drtwyman.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and to 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. By leveraging biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), Levels provides real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Right now, they are offering my listeners two free months of their Levels Membership. Head on over to levels.link/DHRU to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Vincent Pedre to discuss the impact of chronic psychological stress and unresolved childhood trauma on the gut. They also discuss the importance of a diverse microbiome and a diet rich in fiber and fermented foods, what we can learn from modern-day hunter-gatherer tribes, and how to tune into our body’s own intuition. Dr. Vincent Pedre believes the gut is the gateway to wellness and has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their gut-related health issues with his bestselling book, Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain, which features his proprietary “blueprint” for healing the gut, the Gut C.A.R.E. Program. Dr. Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, CEO and founder of Happy Gut Life LLC, has worked as a nutraceutical consultant and spokesperson for NatureMD, and is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with a concierge practice in New York City since 2004. His newest book, The GutSMART Protocol: Revitalize Your Health, Boost Your Energy, and Lose Weight in Just 14 Days with Your Personalized Gut-Healing Plan, is the culmination of years of research and clinical experience as a functional gut health expert. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Pedre dive into: -The top factors contributing to poor gut health (1:37) -The impact of psychological stress on gut health (12:44) -The top drivers of pervasive stress in today’s world (16:27) -How the pandemic affected Dr. Pedre’s patients’ gut health (23:29) -Lifestyle strategies to support a healthy gut (32:38) -First steps for noticeably improving gut health (46:22) -Letting go of old narratives (53:45) -Energetic tools for restoring gut health (1:06:43) -Resources for unpacking childhood trauma (1:09:09) -A personalized approach to gut health (1:13:08) -Depression, fermented foods, and gut microbiome diversity (1:17:26) -What we can learn from modern-day hunter-gatherers (1:20:56) Also mentioned in this episode: -https://www.gutsmartprotocol.com -https://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/gift For more on Dr. Vincent Pedre, follow him on Instagram @drpedre or through his website, https://www.pedremd.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough, Mitopure, and BON CHARGE. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Donald Layman, a pioneer in establishing optimal protein and amino-acid requirements for chronic disease prevention, performance, and longevity. Dhru and Dr. Layman discuss the importance of dietary protein for blood sugar control, building muscle mass, weight loss, and preventing age-related loss of lean tissue. Dr. Donald Layman is one of the world’s leading researchers on protein and amino-acid requirements for athletes, adult health, and chronic disease prevention. His research is focused on the impact of diet and exercise on the most troublesome chronic diseases today: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. With a highly respected academic career spanning over four decades, Dr. Layman has received numerous awards for his research publications in optimal protein intake, glycemic control, and weight loss. He has both a master’s degree in biochemistry and a doctorate in nutrition and biochemistry. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Layman dive into: -Misconceptions around protein (3:03) -The downsides of not getting adequate dietary protein (11:18) -Protein, muscle synthesis, and longevity (13:08) -Dhru’s South Asian heritage and risk for cardiovascular disease (20:14) -Why dietary protein is important for women (32:55) -The history behind the RDA for protein intake (36:11) -Fasting and protein intake to prevent muscle wasting (41:46) -Early epidemiological research and the deprioritization of animal protein (51:29) -Leucine: the rate-limiting amino acid in muscle protein synthesis (1:06:46) -Resistance training and protein requirements for weight loss (1:17:32) -The pros of industry-funded nutrition research (1:31:54) -mTOR, protein intake, muscle synthesis, and cancer risk (1:40:50) -Building your diet around protein intake (1:54:55) Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Layman’s research publications For more on Dr. Donald Layman, follow him on Twitter @donlayman or through his website, https://www.metabolictransformation.com. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus a special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested, pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Head on over to timelinenutrition.com/dhru for 10% off. BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a HUGE range of evidence-based products to optimize your life. Right now, my community can go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Izabella Wentz to discuss the common signs of adrenal fatigue and how to support adrenal function using diet, lifestyle, stress management, and targeted supplements for radical healing. Dr. Wentz shares her experience with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and the personal protocol she used to reverse her symptoms and take back her health. Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed clinical pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and the New York Times bestseller, Hashimoto’s Protocol. Her newest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving, is set to release on April 18, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Wentz dive into: -Top signs you might have adrenal dysfunction (1:25) -Long-term consequences of adrenal fatigue (6:22) -The HPA axis (13:09) -Why women are more prone to adrenal stress than men (15:27) -What happened to Izabella before she got sick (19:56) -Dr. Wentz’s personal protocol for supporting her adrenals (27:44) -Supplements for adrenal support (39:23) -Tests for adrenal dysfunction (47:14) -The root causes of adrenal issues (50:06) -Adaptogens for adrenal support (57:12) -Dietary approach for adrenal support (59:53) -Dr. Wentz’s adrenal transformation protocol (1:15:53) -Final thoughts and where to follow Izabella’s work (1:31:24) Also mentioned in this episode: -How to Release Self-Criticism and Find Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff (episode #123) -Adrenal Transformation Protocol is available for preorder here. -Sign up for Izabella’s Adrenal Healing Guide here. For more on Dr. Izabella Wentz, follow her on Instagram @izabellawentzpharmd, or through her website, https://www.thyroidpharmacist.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Pendulum, and Levels. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Susanna Søberg to talk about her groundbreaking research on deliberate cold exposure and brown fat metabolism. Dhru and Dr. Søberg discuss the benefits of cold exposure for supporting mental and metabolic health as well as enhancing mood and energy in the short and long term. Dr. Susanna Søberg is one of the world’s leading researchers and experts in cold and heat therapy and functional breathing. She is also the founder of the Soeberg Institute. Dr. Søberg obtained her PhD in metabolism at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Søberg is the author of the international bestseller Winter Swimming, which has been translated into 13 languages. Her new book, Thermalist, is available in Danish and hopefully soon in English. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Søberg dive into: -The short-term benefits of cold therapy (3:07) -How cold therapy boosts dopamine and norepinephrine levels for better mood and energy (6:14) -The long-term benefits of cold therapy (20:42) -The evolutionary history behind the benefits of cold exposure (23:59) -Brown fat’s history and purpose and how to activate it (46:15) -Cold exposure improves insulin sensitivity (58:18) -Dr. Søberg’s research watching winter swimmers in Denmark (1:10:26) -Psychological improvements for cold exposure (1:22:00) -Minimal viable dose for the benefits of cold exposure (1:37:00) -Cold showers and other means of cold exposure (1:39:14) -The research on heat exposure (1:57:21) -Future research on cold exposure (2:35:35) Also mentioned in this episode: -Winter Swimming -The Thermalist (in Danish) -The Soeberg Institute’s course catalog (use code TRYTHIS for 10% off) For more on Dr. Susanna Søberg, follow her on Instagram @susanna_soeberg, or through her website, https://www.soeberginstitute.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out yourself. Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum’s Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20. Levels is an app that pairs with continuous glucose monitors and sends real-time feedback straight to your phone. Right now, Levels is offering my listeners two free months of their Levels Membership. Head on over to levels.link/DHRU to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Sunjya Schweig for a masterclass on sleep and how it impacts every area of our health. Dhru and Dr. Schweig discuss why sleep is an underrated and overlooked pillar of wellness that’s foundational for living optimally and preventing chronic disease. Dr. Schweig founded the Functional Medicine Research and Technology Center in 2021, which aims to prevent and reverse chronic illness through research, education, and innovation. Dr. Schweig graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his MD at the University of California. He is board certified in family practice, integrative, and holistic medicine (ABIHM). In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Schweig dive into: -Why sleep is an underrated aspect of health (2:33) -The link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease (6:32) -The most common sleep disorders (13:01) -How sleep and shift work affect cancer risk (17:34) -Why good-quality sleep is critical for immune health (28:28) -Blood sugar imbalances and sleep health (38:27) -The different wearable devices for tracking sleep trends (54:04) -Flaws in the pharmaceutical approach to sleep disorders (59:06) -Sleep and cardiovascular health (1:06:48) -Poor-quality sleep and risk of psychiatric illnesses (1:13:43) -Sleep apnea (1:36:44) -The importance of having a bedtime routine (1:48:37) -Gut health and sleep (1:57:51) -How mindfulness can improve sleep quality (2:03:38) -Dr. Schweig’s supplements for better sleep (2:19:46) -Can CBD and cannabis truly support deeper sleep? (2:25:21) Also mentioned in this episode: -California Center for Functional Medicine -Try This: Three Super Crazy Facts about Big Pharma -STOP-BANG Sleep Apnea Questionnaire -How to Turn Your iPhone Screen Red (a step-by-step guide) -20-minute Yoga Nidra Practice (YouTube) For more on Dr. Schweig, follow the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) on Instagram @ccfmed_ca, or through their website, https://www.ccfmed.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. In honor of Pi Day, they’re offering my podcast community 31% off Ultimate Bundles until 3/15. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Mitopure, and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Antonio Neves to talk about why more people are quitting or greatly reducing their alcohol intake. They also discuss their personal relationships with alcohol and how it fits into their social lives, the problems with alcohol alternatives, and so much more. Antonio Neves is an entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, and world-renowned speaker known for helping people get unstuck and confidently make their next move. He is the founder of the Man Morning newsletter, a free three-minute newsletter that provides growth-minded men with thoughtful insights and powerful questions to start their day. He’s also the bestselling author of Stop Living on Autopilot and host of The Antonio Neves Show podcast. In this episode, Dhru and Antonio dive into: -Dhru and Antonio’s current relationship with alcohol (2:14) -Statistics on alcohol and its risks (8:04) -The power of community (25:12) -Where to find a community of growth-minded people (49:05) -Alcohol alternatives (1:05:25) -Walking for mental clarity and connection (1:28:32) -Principles for building a close-knit community (1:43:03) -Reconnecting with friends (1:45:00) Also mentioned in this episode: -Sign up for Try This Newsletter here -Try This: 3 Reasons to Minimize Alcohol Intake -Try This: A Little Reminder -Drs. David and Austin Perlmutter Episode For more on Antonio Neves, follow him on Instagram @theantonioneves, and through his website, https://www.theantonioneves.com. Get his book, Stop Living on Autopilot here. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Head on over to timelinenutrition.com/dhru for 10% off. Right now, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Head to beekeepersnaturals.com/dhru and enter code “DHRU25” to get 25% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Sleep is one of our most basic human needs, and we’re constantly learning more about how it impacts human health. We’re also learning more about ways to improve it. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Shawn Stevenson to talk about the intersections of light exposure, temperature regulation, nutrition, and sleep. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and his latest book, Eat Smarter, and the creator of The Model Health Show, one of the top health podcasts in the world! He is the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. He is also an in-demand keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences. In this episode, Dhru and Shawn dive into: -How artificial light interrupts our circadian rhythm and sleep quality (0:57) -Sleeping smart vs. sleeping dumb (10:41) -How morning exercise impacts sleep quality (22:49) -When and why sun exposure affects sleep (25:27) -The benefits of taking a magnesium supplement (32:09) Listen to the full episode here. For more on Shawn Stevenson, follow him on Instagram @shawnmodel, Facebook @themodelhealthshow, Twitter @shawnmodel, YouTube @shawnstevenson, and through his website, https://www.themodelhealthshow.com. Birch mattress by Helix is made out of organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress, head over to https://www.birchliving.com/dhru today. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off + a special gift with purchase, just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru, with code DHRU10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Joovv, and LMNT. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. William Li to discuss how to get off yo-yo dieting and find an eating approach that will work for you for the long haul. Dhru and Dr. Li discuss which foods cause weight gain and slow metabolism, which foods help burn body fat and heal your metabolism, and where you can find quality sources of good, healthy food. Dr. William Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestseller, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. He is the President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, which leads global initiatives on food as medicine. His newest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer will be released on March 21, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. William Li dive into: -The top conceptions people have about fat and metabolism (0:16) -Debunking the idea that some people have a fast or slow metabolism (2:50) -Why fat is more than just something to fear (13:10) -White fat versus brown fat (18:20) -How excess body fat impacts the body (29:15) -The flaws in the “calories in, calories out” approach to weight loss (40:56) -How the gut microbiome factors into obesity (50:06) -The foods that help tame body fat (1:05:11) -Dhru’s health journey and how he personalized his diet (1:30:56) -Choosing foods that support your biology (1:46:53) -Dr. William Li’s MediterAsian diet and a day in the life (1:52:55) Also mentioned in this episode: -Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer is available for preorder here. -Dr William Li’s free Metabolism Masterclass For more on Dr. William Li, follow him on Instagram @drwilliamli, or through his website, https://www.drwilliamli.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. Enhance your health with red and infrared LED light therapy with Joovv. Right now, Joovv is offering an exclusive offer on your first order. Head over to Joovv.com/dhru and apply my code DHRU. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. That’s eight single-serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all eight flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/DHRU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss what’s possible when we make our brain health a priority. Dr. Amen shares the insults that harm our brains and how to get started on the path to better brain health. Among other things, they discuss Dr. Amen’s family history with brain health and a few remarkable case studies on the brain healing from trauma. Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician and adult and child psychiatrist on a mission to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is the founder of Amen Clinics, as well as the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. In 2020, Dr. Amen launched his digital series, Scan My Brain, on YouTube and Instagram. His highly anticipated new book, Change Your Brain Every Day, will be published on March 21, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Amen dive into: -Dr. Amen’s morning routine for brain health (0:58) -What’s possible with optimal brain function (14:24) -How alcohol, marijuana, and psilocybin impact the brain (41:24) -Traumatic brain injuries (56:52) -Understanding your brain type (1:06:21) -How brain health ties into sexual health (1:09:01) -The top beliefs that get in the way of brain health (1:22:40) -How to identify and move past automatic negative thoughts (1:24:56) Also mentioned in this episode: -Change Your Brain Every Day is available for preorder here. -https://www.brainmd.com For more on Dr. Daniel Amen, follow him on Instagram @doc_amen, TikTok @docamen, YouTube @AmenClinic, or through his website, https://www.Amenclinics.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough, Mitopure, and Levels. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Lewis Howes, a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the industry-leading podcast The School of Greatness. Dhru and Lewis discuss why letting go of old narratives and healing from your past is critical for pursuing your goals and living to your fullest potential. Lewis Howes is a two-sport All-American athlete, former professional football player, and member of the US men’s national handball team. His show The School of Greatness is one of the top podcasts in the world, with over 500 million downloads. The White House and President Obama recognized him as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. His new book, The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today, hits bookstores everywhere on March 7. In this episode, Dhru and Lewis dive into: -How the stories we tell ourselves hold us back from achieving our dreams (3:16) -Lewis's life experiences that inspired his emotional growth (17:23) -The lows in Lewis’s life that lead to his biggest breakthroughs (24:34) -The tools that helped Lewis overcome limiting beliefs (38:17) -Old stories Dhru had to let go of to break free from a powerless mindset (57:00) -Overcoming self-doubt and stepping into self-acceptance (1:05:57) -How to handle people who challenge or limit your growth (1:14:51) -Tackling big goals and outsourcing help (1:24:04) Also mentioned in this episode: -The School of Greatness podcast -The Greatness Mindset here. For more on Lewis Howes, follow him on Instagram @lewishowes, YouTube @lewishowes, or through his website, https://www.lewishowes.com. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus a special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Head on over to timelinenutrition.com/dhru for 10% off. Levels is an app that pairs with continuous glucose monitors and sends real-time feedback straight to your phone. Right now, Levels is offering my listeners two free months of their Levels Membership. Head on over to levels.link/dhru to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Shefali to discuss the core principles of her new book, The Conscious Parent. Dhru and Dr. Shefali dive deep into the insecurities driving parenting styles today and what it means to become a conscious parent, which is less about control and more about learning how to re-parent yourself to cocreate a healthy relationship with your children. Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. She specializes in integrating Western psychology and Eastern philosophy for her clients and is an expert in family dynamics and personal development. Dr. Shefali teaches courses around the globe on parenting, spirituality, meditation, love, and strengthening relationships. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times bestsellers, including her two landmark books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Shefali dive into: -Top fears and insecurities driving parenting today (2:40) -How insecurities can drive the underlying obsession to have the perfect child (4:16) -What it means to be a conscious parent (12:03) -The difference between traditional parenting and conscious parenting (13:40) -Destigmatizing myths about the kids of conscious parents (18:39) -A breakdown of Dr. Shefali’s new book, The Parenting Map (24:56) -What it means to discover your two “I’s” (36:42) -The struggles with modern parenting (41:17) -How our behavior is a reflection of our inner state of being (46:40) -Where you can follow Dr. Shefali’s work (52:54) Also mentioned in this episode: -The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship is available for preorder here. For more on Dr. Shefali, follow her on Instagram @doctorshefali, Facebook @doctorshefali, TikTok @doctorshefali, YouTube @doctorshefali, and through her website, https://www.drshefali.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, WHOOP, and BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru welcomes Dr. Mark Hyman for part two of their conversation. This time, their discussion focuses on themes from Dr. Hyman’s previous book, Food Fix, and the need for a radical shift in food policy. Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the host of one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Farmacy. His new book, Young Forever, is available for purchase everywhere on February 21 or for preorder here. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Mark Hyman dive into: -Dr. Hyman’s latest take on the corruption in the food industry (0:58) -How industry-funded nutrition research yields biased outcomes (4:00) -Tufts University’s Food Compass: what it is and why it went viral (18:43) -Potential solutions for fixing corruption in the food industry (38:05) -Why we need to reform food policy from the ground up (47:24) -Addressing the “obesity is genetic” segment on 60 Minutes (55:06) -Why healthy eating is not elitist (1:09:45) -Kindness, community, and coming together for change (1:19:44) Also mentioned in this episode: -Tamar Haspel’s Tweet -EWG Good Food on a Tight Budget Shopping Guide -Young Forever, available for preorder here. For more on Dr. Mark Hyman, follow him on Instagram @drmarkhyman, YouTube @drmarkhyman, or his website, https://www.drhyman.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus special gift with purchase, so just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to discuss the topic of fiber and its many benefits for gut and whole-body health. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. Dr. B completed a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, a medical degree from Georgetown University, and a master's in clinical investigation from Northwestern University. Dr. B was the chief medical resident at Northwestern and the chief gastroenterology fellow at the University of North Carolina. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bulsiewicz dive into: -The top drivers that are making us sick and overweight and causing gut issues (1:55) -Tips for better bowel movements (11:15) -How to add more fiber into your diet without the GI discomfort (21:15) -What fiber does to support gut health and the gut microbiome (30:40) -The American Gut Project and the benefits of eating a diversity of plant foods (36:36) -Recommendations for fiber intake and personalization (46:10) -Backlash on CGMs for plant-based diets (1:14:53) -Guidance for parents on how to handle picky eaters (1:25:13) -The process of incorporating more fiber into your diet (1:29:28) -Research on the gut microbiome and cancer (1:34:33) Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. B’s book, Fiber Fueled -Dr. B’s cookbook, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook -Dr. B’s available courses -https://www.Joinzoe.com and use the code willb10 for 10% off For more on Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, follow him on Instagram @theguthealthmd or through his website, https://www.theplantfedgut.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, InsideTracker, and LMNT. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dave Asprey, the “Father of Biohacking,” to discuss optimizing your biology in a way that’s sustainable, smart, and personalized to your uniqueness. Dave Asprey is an acclaimed entrepreneur, four-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the top-100 podcast The Human Upgrade, and CEO of Upgrade Labs. Today, Dave is focused on upgrading humanity through Upgrade Labs, the first biohacking facilities, and is proud to launch his latest book Smarter, Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want, available everywhere books are sold February 28, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Dave Asprey dive into: -Why the new nutrient-profiling system ranks Lucky Charms higher than beef (2:37) -How antinutrients in plant foods can cause nutrient deficiencies (13:00) -The type of fiber Dave supplements with and why (16:55) -How your “meat operating system” keeps you alive (23:00) -How thyroid hormone dysregulation can prevent weight loss (35:56) -The top foods Dave recommends to thrive (42:58) -The most toxic superfoods (47:36) -Dave’s thoughts about minerals and nutrient deficiencies (1:06:58) -The telltale signs that someone is deficient in essential minerals (1:10:35) Also mentioned in this episode: -Smarter, Not Harder (available for preorder) -The Human Upgrade Podcast Hype or Hope? Semaglutide Changes the Weight Game -Biohacking Conference 2023 -Dave’s coffee, Danger Coffee -The world’s first human upgrade center, Upgrade Labs For more on Dave Asprey, follow him on Instagram @dave.asprey, YouTube @DaveAspreyBPR, or his website, https://www.daveasprey.com Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature regulating, and non-toxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, that’s eight single-serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all eight flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at https://www.drinkLMNT.com/DHRU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru reshares his popular morning hydration protocol in a brand new mini-episode, but this time with a slightly new twist: the effects of dehydration on aging. Dhru highlights the findings from a 2023 study linking clinical markers of dehydration to a 39% greater risk of chronic disease and 50% higher odds of a person’s biological (inner) age being higher than their chronological age. Ensuring you’re adequately hydrated can help you age in reverse. In this episode, Dhru walks us through his step-by-step approach to hydration, which has significantly impacted his and his family's and friends' quality of life. In this episode, Dhru dives into: -A no-cost tool anyone uses to improve energy, focus, and overall performance (0:09) -How the Try This: Morning Hydration Challenge has changed people’s lives (1:55) -Why hydration is an important area to focus on (6:56) -The effects of dehydration on your brain (7:30) -Findings from a new study on hydration and aging (8:10) -Applying these findings to daily life using Dhru’s Morning Hydration protocol(12:00) -Personalizing water intake for your unique needs (13:28) -The consequences of a thirsty brain (16:09) -Why electrolytes are key for proper hydration (17:01) -Breakdown of the Morning Hydration Challenge (18:16) Also mentioned in this episode: -Science Daily article: Good hydration linked to healthy aging -Try This: Morning Hydration Challenge -NIH Hydration Recommendations -LMNT Electrolyte Mix (affiliate link) -E-lyte Electrolyte Concentrate (Amazon link) Birch mattress by Helix is made out of organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress, head over to https://www.birchliving.com/dhru today. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off + special gift with purchase, just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru, with code DHRU10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Joovv, and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Mark Hyman to talk about his new book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life. In this episode, Dr. Hyman shares what he learned from his time in the Blue Zones, reading the latest research on longevity and using the principles of Functional Medicine to reverse his biological age by nearly 25 years. Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, Senior Advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a 14-time New York Times bestselling author, and Board President for Clinical Affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine. He is the host of one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Farmacy. Dr. Hyman is a regular medical contributor to several television shows and networks, including CBS This Morning, Today, Good Morning America, The View, and CNN. He is also an advisor and guest co-host on The Dr. Oz Show. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Mark Hyman dive into: -My top tools for assessing our biological age (1:49) -Why aging needs to be approached as a disease (10:23) -The Functional Medicine approach to aging (12:50) -The top three things that accelerate aging (16:05) -The ten hallmarks of aging (26:04) -Reversing aging through Functional Medicine (29:49) -Longevity hacks, pills, and supplements that get too much attention (32:27) -The food pyramid I use for my Pegan diet (38:03) -How much protein to eat for longevity (49:47) -Using lifestyle and hormesis to support longevity (53:58) -Reframing our concept of aging (1:02:24) -Celebrating aging and setting yourself up for success (1:07:19) Also mentioned in this episode: -Preorder Dr. Mark Hyman’s book, Young Forever: The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life, here. For more on Dr. Mark Hyman, follow him on Instagram @drmarkhyman, YouTube @drmarkhyman, or his website, https://www.drhyman.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. Enhance your health with red and infrared LED light therapy with Joovv. Right now, Joovv is offering an exclusive offer on your first order. Head over to https://www.Joovv.com/dhru and apply my code DHRU. Right now, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Just go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/dhru and enter code “DHRU25” to get 25% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Molly Maloof to talk about how women can biohack their lives to reignite their spark in a way that’s sustainable for their unique biology and health goals. Dhru and Molly discuss how women can safely support their hormonal, sexual, and everyday health today and into the future using diet and lifestyle. Dr. Molly Maloof is passionate about extending healthspan through her medical practice, personal brand, and entrepreneurial and educational endeavors. She is passionate about optimizing health and provides personalized medicine to world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. Dr. Maloof is on the frontier of digital health technologies, biofeedback-assisted lifestyle interventions, psychedelic medicine, and science-backed wellness products and services. For more on Dr. Molly’s work, you can follow her on Instagram @drmolly.co or check out her website, https://www.drmolly.co, or Substack to learn more about her mission. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Molly dive into: -The things that take our energy away (1:43) -How stress impacts women differently than men (3:43) -Safely toggling hormetic stressors for biohacking (9:25) -The underrated benefits of walking (19:30) -An example of something Dr. Molly changed her mind about in the health space (34:12) -Biohacking tools that made a difference in Dr. Molly’s life (42:15) -What Dhru and Molly learned from wearing continuous glucose monitors (48:11) -Why social connection is key to longevity and happiness (52:09) -How you can use biohacking to get your sexual spark back (1:03:53) Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Molly’s book, The Spark Factor, here. -Learn more about Dr. Molly’s online course, “Your Healthspan Journey: Optimize Blood Sugar & Mitochondria Function to Expand Healthspan,” here. For more on Dr. Molly Maloof, follow her on Twitter @mollymaloofmd, Facebook @drmollymaloof, or through her website, https://www.drmolly.co. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, BiOptimizers, and InsideTracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Ellen Vora to talk about the power of psychedelics in healing from traumatic experiences and unlocking deeper meaning and purpose in life. Dhru and Ellen talk about the difference between psychedelics and antidepressants and why psychedelics may be a safer option for long-term relief by getting to the actual root cause of the pain. They also discuss how race and culture play into our beliefs about humans and why everyone deserves a seat at the table to feel loved and accepted as they are. Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. Dr. Vora received her BA from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University. She takes a Functional Medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Vora dive into: -Using psychedelics for treating depression (2:13) -The “chemical imbalance” theory and the pitfalls of prescription antidepressants (9:24) -How psychedelics can help broaden perspective and relieve anxiety (28:25) -Dr. Ellen Vora’s psychedelic experience with psilocybin (39:33) -How to prepare, interpret, and integrate lessons from ceremonies (48:08) -How psychedelics can help you access and release deep emotional pain (55:49) -Awakening to familiar patterns and unlearning them (1:05:24) -Looking at life through the lens of other cultures (1:19:51) -Approaching psychedelics with reverence and surrendering to the bigger picture (1:48:41) Also mentioned in this episode: -The Anatomy of Anxiety For more on Dr. Ellen Vora, follow her on Instagram @ellenvoramd, Facebook @ellenvoramd, YouTube @ellenvoramd, or through her website, https://www.ellenvora.com. Mitopure is the first and only clinically tested pure form of a natural gut metabolite called urolithin A that clears damaged mitochondria away from our cells and supports the growth of new, healthy mitochondria. Head on over to https://www.timelinenutrition.com/dhru for 10% off. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus special gift with purchase, so just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum. Psychedelics were the subject of serious medical research from the 1940s through the 1960s, when many scientists believed some of the mind-bending compounds held tremendous therapeutic promise for treating a number of conditions, including severe mental health problems and alcohol addiction. But by the mid-1960s, research into psychedelics was shut down, a policy that would last for decades. After the blackout ended, the doctor we have on the podcast today was among the first to initiate a new series of studies on psilocybin—the psychoactive compound in “magic” mushrooms. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Roland Griffiths, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Griffiths has conducted extensive research with sedative-hypnotics, caffeine, and novel mood-altering drugs. In 1999, he initiated a research program at Johns Hopkins investigating the effects of the classic hallucinogen psilocybin. The program includes studies of psilocybin-facilitated treatment of psychological distress in cancer patients and cigarette-smoking cessation as well as the compound’s effects in beginning and long-term meditators and religious leaders. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Griffiths discuss his research on psilocybin in the treatment of psychological distress in cancer patients and cigarette-smoking cessation. They discuss the connection between psilocybin, spirituality, and consciousness and their potential for treating conditions ranging from drug and alcohol dependence to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Griffiths dive into: -The connection between psychedelics, spirituality, and consciousness (3:30) -The history of psychedelic research (12:32) -The reintroduction of psychedelic research by Dr. Roland Griffiths and others (16:31) -Why research participants rated their psychedelic experience as one of their most meaningful (20:57) -What is happening in the brain when using psychedelics (27:39) -How psychedelics can help us understand altered states of consciousness (33:13) -The therapeutic benefits of psilocybin for the treatment of addiction (44:20) -How a single dose of psilocybin substantially diminished depression and anxiety in cancer patients (48:56) -The future of psychedelics (52:11) -The downside and risks of psychedelics (1:00:18) -Learn more about Dr. Roland Griffiths and his work (1:04:28) For more on Dr. Roland Griffiths and his research on psychedelics, check out his website https://www.hopkinspsychedelic.org. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum’s Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to https://www.Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, Joovv, and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Calley Means to discuss his viral Tweet stating that he “saw inside the room” of Coca-Cola’s tactics to ensure sugar-sweetened beverage taxes failed and that soda was permitted in government-funded nutrition programs. Calley and Dhru talk about why diet and nutrition guidelines are a bipartisan issue that deserves equal attention from the left and the right. Calley Means is the founder of TrueMed, a company that enables Americans to buy exercise equipment and healthy food with FSA/HSA dollars. He is also the coauthor (with his sister, Dr. Casey Means) of an upcoming book on food as medicine. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant for food and pharma companies and is now exposing the practices they use to weaponize our institutions of trust. He is a graduate of Stanford and Harvard Business School. In this episode, Dhru and Calley dive into: -Calley Mean’s viral tweet about the soda industry’s hidden agenda (2:35) -The biggest lie we’re taught is that health and nutrition need to be complicated (14:40) -How processed food and nutrition play into mental illness (19:23) -Calley’s message for policy change is non-tribal and bipartisan (30:03) -Controversies around Ozempic, the “miracle weight-loss drug” (35:30) -How we’ve lost our way when it comes to diet and health care (45:00) -Doctors aren’t incentivized to help people get healthy (50:11) -Calley’s mom’s abrupt cancer diagnosis and how it changed his views on diet, nutrition, and cancer treatment in medicine (58:30) -The tipping point that inspired Calley to pursue a career that educates and empowers people to make good health choices (1:10:38) -How Calley plans to incentivize health and his company, True Medicine (1:17:24) Also mentioned in this episode: -https://www.truemedicine.care -Sign up for Calley’s daily newsletter here. For more on Calley Means, follow him on Instagram @calleymeans and Twitter @calleymeans. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Enhance your health with red and infrared LED light therapy with Joovv. Right now, Joovv is offering an exclusive offer on your first order. Head over to https://www.Joovv.com/dhru and apply my code DHRU. Right now, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my community an exclusive offer. Just go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/dhru and enter code “DHRU25” to get 25% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and WHOOP. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Pejman Katiraei to talk about the link between mold toxicity and unexplained health challenges in children. Dr. Katiraei has helped parents find radical relief for their children’s gut, immune, and behavioral problems after identifying and removing the sources of mold in their lives. Dr. Pejman Katiraei is a board-certified pediatrician who is also boarded and fellowship trained in integrative medicine. He completed his undergraduate at UCLA and obtained his osteopathic medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences. He completed a pediatric residency at Loma Linda University, where he stayed on as a teaching faculty member for over four years. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Katiraei dive into: -Dr. Katiraei’s discovery of the role mold toxicity plays in children's illnesses (0:00) -Case examples of mold toxicity in children (5:05) -What mold exposure does to the body (13:07) -Mold toxicity as a cause of PANDAS, behavioral, and gut imbalances (28:21) -Symptoms of mold toxicity in parents (51:39) -The challenges of mold in the home, inspection, and testing (1:14:10) -Dr. Katiraei’s online community and database, Wholistic Minds (1:44:18) -Nutrition and supplemental support for mold detoxification (1:51:30) For more on Dr. Katiraei’s online community and database, Wholistic Minds, follow them on Instagram @wholisticminds, and Facebook @Wholistic Minds, or through his website, https://www.wholistickids.com Also mentioned in this episode: -Deaths related to mold exposure at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital -The International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEA) -ERMI Mold Test by EnviroBiomics, Inc. -@moldfinders Instagram -History of how hand-washing became a part of medical care ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and InsideTracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Cynthia Thurlow to answer all your questions regarding hormonal health and how middle-aged women can tailor their diet and lifestyle to feel empowered and set themselves up for optimal health. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 13 million views for her second TEDx talk (“Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique”). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. In this episode, Dhru and Cynthia dive into: -The macronutrient goals Cynthia hits in a day (2:16) -If working out in a fasted state is beneficial for most women (5:58) -Signs that you’ve overextended yourself or are out of balance (21:24) -How Cynthia prioritizes sleep (24:13) -Bioidentical hormone therapy and how to know if it’s right for you (27:35) -Understanding your relationship with snacking and if you really need to do it (38:58) -How dehydration might be causing your fatigue (45:08) -Cynthia’s take on alcohol (57:21) -Cynthia and Dhru’s thoughts on caffeine and when it’s time to take a break (1:12:12) -Getting enough protein on a plant-based diet (1:26:43) -The research on supplementing with melatonin (1:30:03) Also mentioned in this episode: -Try This: Why You Need a Coffee Break and How to Do It -Why Women Are More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s and How to Prevent It with Dr. Lisa Mosconi -Cynthia’s Podcast, The Intermittent Fasting Podcast -Cynthia's free Facebook Group: Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle/Cynthia Thurlow For more on Cynthia Thurlow, follow her on Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_ and through her website, https://www.cynthiathurlow.com. Get her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation here. Cozy Earth has the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and InsideTracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru welcomes his Man Morning group back for a third episode. This time Dhru sits down with Antonio Neves, Mark Lebowitz, and Adam Cobb to talk about the life-changing force of community and how investing time, effort, and energy into your friendships can bring newfound joy and perspective into your career, marriage, and other relationships. Antonio Neves is an entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, and world-renowned speaker known for helping people get unstuck and confidently make their next move. He is the bestselling author of Stop Living on Autopilot, the founder of the Man Morning newsletter, and host of The Antonio Neves Show podcast. Mark Leibowitz is a director and photographer whose work has been commissioned by advertisers, brands, studios, and other media outlets worldwide. His commissions range from high-end visuals for studios and brands to campaigns of cultural movers and shakers. Adam Cobb is a performance coach, speaker, nutritionist, and movement and mindset coach. Adam is on a mission to share his vision of living life as if you have an extra day, a mindset he calls “8 Days A Week,” through the art of moving well, eating well, and thinking well daily. In this episode, they dive into: -Examples of how Dhru and the guys have embraced other people’s opinions and perspectives (4:00) -How we can learn from the people we disagree with (12:28) -What Man Morning is and how it changed the guys' lives (20:32) -Why it’s important to check in on your “strong” friends (27:05) -How to maintain a community of friends throughout life (54:12) -How the guys optimize joy in their lives (1:09:01) Also mentioned in this episode: -Sign up for the Man Morning newsletter here -Instagram clip on men neglecting friendships when they get into a serious relationship -Quote from Esther Perel Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus a special gift with purchase. Just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and ButcherBox Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. David Spiegel, a psychiatrist with more than 40 years of clinical and research experience with hypnosis and psychotherapy. Dhru and Dr. Spiegel discuss the many misconceptions about hypnotherapy and how it can be used as a tool to gain control over the mind and body to help people overcome trauma, heal from disease, and rewire the neurocircuitry of their brains to align with their goals and ambitions. Dr. Spiegel is a professor and the Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition, he directs the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford, where he is also the Medical Director of its Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Spiegel has been a pioneer in integrating the principles of psychiatry with hypnosis and applying them to cancer therapies, chronic stress, pain control, trauma, and sleep disorders. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Spiegel dive into: -The categories of life that hypnosis can help improve (2:22) -A summary of what hypnosis is and what it isn’t (10:32) -What’s happening in the brain when it undergoes a state of hypnosis (24:27) -The history of hypnosis and how it plays into our evolution (35:10) -Common examples of how we tap into the power of hypnosis (39:59) -What makes some people more hypnotizable than others (49:00) -How Dr. Spiegel has used hypnosis to benefit his own life (1:00:45) -The difference between hypnosis and meditation (1:04:21) -Some of the limitations of hypnosis (1:24:42) -Using hypnotherapy to help you pursue a goal or dream (1:34:08) -Other areas where people have benefited from hypnotherapy (1:37:24) Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Spiegel’s app, Reveri -Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis -American Society of Clinical Hypnosis -Division 30: Society of Psychological Hypnosis -Psychology Today’s Find a Hypnotherapist database For more on Dr. David Spiegel’s app, Reveri, check it out on Instagram @reveri and Facebook @tryreveri or head on over to reveri.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic bed sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and InsideTracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with holistic health expert, and one of the world’s leading experts on fasting, Dr. Mindy Pelz to talk about the benefits of fasting and how women, in particular, can cultivate a fasting routine in a way that honors their hormones. Dr. Mindy is the author of three bestselling books—The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen—and her members-only Facebook group, The Resetter Collaborative, includes over 50,000 active members who regularly participate in Dr. Mindy’s exclusive monthly “Fast Training Week” programs. Her newest book, Fast Like A Girl, is a definitive guide for women everywhere to harness the benefits of fasting while making sure they are supporting and caring for their hormones throughout the different stages of their cycle and throughout perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Mindy dive into: -Top misconceptions around fasting as a tool for women (3:25) -The impact of estrogen and progesterone on fasting (6:40) -Why women should approach fasting differently than men (14:21) -How rising progesterone levels impact fasting leading up to menstruation (20:28) -The impact of perimenopause and menopause on fasting protocols (23:54) -Why it’s important for women to personalize fasting (30:19) -The benefits you can get from fasting beyond losing weight (42:40) -The “do’s” of a prolonged fasting window (52:46) -The “don’ts” of prolonged fasting (1:05:07) -How to properly break a fast (1:10:06) -A few testimonials from Dr. Mindy’s clients (1:15:01) Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Mindy Pelz's YouTube channel -Dr. Mindy’s podcast, The Resetter Podcast -Dr. Mindy’s Facebook group, The Resetter Collaborative For more on Dr. Mindy Pelz, follow her on Instagram @dr.mindypelz, Facebook @drmindypelz, and YouTube @DrMindyPelz. Get her new book, Fast Like A Girl, here. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Birch Mattress by Helix is made from organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get $200 off your Birch Living mattress plus two free Eco-Rest Pillows, head over to https://www.birchliving.com/dhru today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Birch mattress by Helix. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Elissa Epel to discuss how we can break free from the bonds of chronic stress. They share practical strategies for coping with stress when things go wrong, the importance of social support, spending time in nature, and cultivating true, restorative practices. Dr. Epel is an internationally renowned health psychologist who focuses on how to live well and thrive with existential stress, despite the challenges we face personally and globally. She is a professor at UCSF and the director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism, and Emotion Center. She is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect, which has been translated into 30 languages. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Epel dive into: - What happens when chronic stress is pervasive in our lives (0:07) - Why having the goal of an anxiety-free life is not practical (6:32) - Reframing your mindset when things go wrong in life (19:10) - The mental blocks that get in the way of understanding that things are going to go wrong (22:02) - Identifying and becoming aware of your personal cues for stress (26:42) - Practical ways to step into creating purpose for yourself (32:40) - The top practices that can help you reset when you’re feeling stressed(39:08) - Using walks in nature to connect and check in with ourselves (54:15) - The difference between “relaxing” and “restorative” (1:00:30) - Why the media can be an unforeseen source of stress in our lives (1:05:29) Also mentioned in this episode: -New York Times article, How Loneliness Is Damaging Our Health -The Roseto effect: a 50-year comparison of mortality rates -Dr. Epel’s new book, The Stress Prescription For more on Dr. Elissa Epel, follow her on Instagram @elissa.epel, Facebook @TelomereEffect, and Twitter @Dr_Epel. Get her new book, The Stress Prescription, here. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Birch mattress by Helix is made out of organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get $200 off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to https://www.birchliving.com/dhru today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AirDoctor. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru welcomes Dr. Omid and Alexis Naim to discuss how we can begin to create a culture based on connection and a shared human understanding. They share the core issues going on in society today, like unresolved family trauma and how it plays into separation, resentment, labeling, and black-or-white thinking. Dr. Omid Naim is a Western-trained psychiatrist who came to see the need for more holistic, spiritual, and community-based approaches to health care by seeing the limitations of the conventional model firsthand. He is the founder of Hope Integrative Psychiatry and the cofounder along with his wife, Alexis, of the nonprofit La Maida Project, which designs new models for families, communities, and organizations to become ecosystems of optimal health and well-being based on our innate human nature. Alexis Naim is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in the treatment of couples and family systems. She has been in private practice in psychotherapy for over 20 years, working with individuals and families through an attachment and trauma-based lens. Dhru, Dr. Omid, and Alexis share the meaning of developing true sovereignty in our lives, which means setting boundaries around our values and beliefs while still being vulnerable to having conversations with the people who disagree with us. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Omid and Alexis Naim dive into: -What we miss out on when we don’t recognize the role we play in our problems (3:00) -What parts of firing the toxic people in your life are not healthy (14:58) -The core issues going on in today’s world that make it difficult to engage in “dangerous conversations” (17:22) -How to know when it's time to set up a boundary versus lean into the discomfort (29:45) -How to create more empathy in our lives and the world (36:03) -What does it mean if you’re always the person who can’t handle people? (43:30) -Why we’re so unkind to ourselves (46:40) -Common themes of people who set good boundaries in their lives (53:24) -Dr. Omid and Alexis’s vision for a new future (1:06:50) -The radical honesty movement and where it’s gone wrong (1:20:43) -Final thoughts on toxic relationships (1:26:40) -Where to follow Dr. Omid and Alexis Naim’s work (1:29:32) For more on Dr. Omid and Alexis Naim, follow them on Instagram @lamaidaproject, and through their website, lamaidaproject.org. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. AirDoctor is an affordable and efficient way to create clean air in your home. Right now, AIR Doctor Pro is offering $300 off of their air purifier to my community. That's 50% off their normal price! Visit drhyman.com/filter to redeem today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Cozy Earth. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with international key speaker and philanthropist Shelly Lefkoe to talk about the top ways our belief systems hold us back from living our most fulfilling lives. Dhru and Shelly share their personal stories about overcoming their limiting beliefs and how understanding where they come from and the meaning we assigned to them is key to letting go. Shelly Lefkoe is the co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “to significantly improve the quality of life on the planet." Shelly has helped thousands of clients worldwide eliminate emotional patterns such as fear, hostility, shyness, anxiety, depression, worry about what people think of them, and a negative sense of themselves. She is the author of Parenting the Lefkoe Way - a manual for raising confident kids. In this episode, Dhru and Shelly dive into: -The top ways our beliefs create stress in our lives (2:14) -Swapping out the question, “what will people think of me?” with a more empowering one (18:57) -How to begin unpacking the limiting beliefs we have supporting evidence for (26:43) -How we can begin to step into freedom and live our best lives (46:56) -Getting rid of old beliefs, and replacing them with new ones (59:47) -If we let go of our beliefs, does that mean our lives lose meaning or value? (1:07:23) -Figuring out how our limiting beliefs are connected to pain and suffering (1:17:19) -What to do if you feel scared about letting a belief go (1:24:22) -Breaking free from limiting beliefs when it doesn’t seem possible (1:35:20) -Final thoughts and where you can follow Shelly’s work (1:37:26) Also mentioned in this episode: -Eliminatebeliefs.com -Lefkoeinstitute.com For more on Shelly Lefkoe, follow her on Instagram, @shellylefkoe and through her website, Lefkoeinstitute.com. For more on Dhru Purohit, follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, Twitter @dhrupurohit, and YouTube @dhrupurohit. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AirDoctor. Today on the Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru welcomes his Man Morning group back on the podcast to talk about goal-setting, gratitude, and what’s possible when we surround ourselves with people who lift us up and help get us closer to achieving our goals and dreams. This time around, Antonio Neves, Mohit Jain, and Rikin Vasani join Dhru for an inspiring conversation. Antonio Neves is an entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, and world-renowned speaker known for helping people get unstuck. He is the founder of the Man Morning newsletter. He’s also the bestselling author of Stop Living on Autopilot and host of The Antonio Neves Show podcast. Mohit Jain is an investor focused on high-end, residential real estate and development. He is also the cofounder of Immigranted, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide interest-free micro-loans to first- and second-generation immigrants for the purpose of higher education. And lastly, Rikin Vasani is an actor, both in the US and the UK, as well as a speaker and coach at 40+ companies and universities on the topics of mindfulness, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. In this episode we dive into: -How do you reset after falling off track? (3:18) -How goal-setting approaches have changed over the years (14:55) -The guys share something tough or challenging they accomplished (22:40) -Why people are bad at celebrating their small wins (30:14) -The goldilocks component of goal-setting (37:53) -How not accomplishing goals can make you a better person (42:01) -Why frustration is a good thing when it comes to goal-setting (50:45) -The guys share something that somebody did to support them (1:12:11) -Bad advice in the world of goal-setting (1:22:09) Also mentioned in this episode: -Sign up for the Man Morning newsletter here. For more on Antonio Neves, follow him on Instagram @theantonioneves and through his website, theantonioneves.com. Get his book, Stop Living on Autopilot, here. For more on Mohit Jain, follow him on Instagram @onemohit For more on Rikin Vasani, follow him on Instagram @rikinvasani and check out his IMDB page, here. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. AirDoctor is an affordable and efficient way to create clean air in your home. Right now, AirDoctor is offering my community $300 off of their air purifier. That's 50% off their normal price! Visit https://www.drhyman.com/filter to redeem this amazing offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by WHOOP and Inside Tracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Terry Wahls to discuss the top foods and lifestyle factors that support and damage our mitochondria. Dr. Wahls shares how she healed herself from secondary progressive multiple sclerosis using the principles of Functional Medicine. Dr. Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life. She has conducted several clinical trials, coauthored 24 scientific publications, and is pioneering a way to make her protocol more accessible by making it available online to the public. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Wahls talk about the damage processed foods cause for people’s health and the environment. They discuss Dr. Wahls’ story, and how The Wahls Protocol inspired clinical research that has helped thousands of people reclaim their health. In this episode, we dive into: - The top three superfoods that Dr. Wahls uses regularly and includes in her Wahls Protocol to supercharge mitochondrial health (2:14) - The top three foods that are damaging our mitochondrial health (19:10) - The role sugar plays in our mitochondrial health (26:10) - Lifestyle factors that help and hurt our mitochondria (27:46) - How and what toxins poison our mitochondria (31:36) - Dr. Wahls’ illness and how she discovered the role her mitochondria played (50:47) - The biggest changes Dr. Wahls made to her diet on her healing journey (1:08:26) - Remarkable stories of patients following the Wahls Protocol (1:23:21) - Who might not benefit from eating plant fiber (1:40:10) Also mentioned in this episode: The Wahls Protocol Bristol Stool Chart For more on Dr. Wahls, follow her on Instagram @drterrywahls and through her website, terrywahls.com. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Big Bold Health. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Gabor Maté to talk about detangling our traumatic life experiences to live more aware lives. They also talk about what is happening in the addict’s brain and how to unravel awareness to promote healing. In his famously insightful way, Dr. Maté discusses the true meaning of recovery and how we can all work through trauma to find our truest selves. Dr. Maté is a renowned speaker and is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics, including addiction, stress, and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, When the Body Says No and Scattered, and has coauthored Hold On to Your Kids. His latest book, The Myth of Normal was just released. Gabor is also a codeveloper of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally. In this episode we dive into: -How a painful experience or trauma is at the center of all addictions -Understanding the difference between responsibility and blame and why “it’s not all our parents’ fault” -What is happening physiologically in the brains of addicted people -The key to healing painful experiences Listen to the full episode here. For more on Dr. Maté, follow him on Instagram @gabormatemd, Facebook @drgabormate, Twitter @drgabormate, YouTube @drgabormate, and through his website, drgabormate.com. Get his book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, & Healing in a Toxic Culture, here. For more on Dhru Purohit, follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, Facebook @dhruxpurohit, YouTube @dhrupurohit,Text Dhru at 302-200-5643. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $10 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru Right now, Big Bold Health is offering my listeners $20 off all of their products. Just go to https://www.bigboldhealth.com/product/dhru-purohit/ to get all of their products for $20 off with code DHRU20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, InsideTracker, and Big Bold Health. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with the cofounders of the Gottman Institute, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, to discuss the “Gottman Method.” Their award-winning evidence-based approach sets out to disarm conflict and increase intimacy, respect, and empathy for happy, lasting relationships. Dr. John Gottman is a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington, where he founded the Love Lab. Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman is a highly respected clinical psychologist and cofounder of Affective Software, Inc. In this episode, we dive into: - The four horsemen of a relationship apocalypse (3:24) - The foundational things that healthy, successful relationships have (12:22) - How our past plays a role in how we relate to our partner (15:46) - The importance of turning toward your partner instead of away from them (20:22) - The impact of Covid-19 on relationships (35:47) - Practical tips for entering into a love prescription with your partner (41:34) - How to address conflict in a relationship when things aren’t going well (54:29) - The 5-to-1 positive-to-negative rule (1:09:18) - How to find a partner you can build a life with (1:11:09) - Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s favorite questions to ask your partner (1:30:04) Also mentioned in this episode: -The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy -Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love -52 Questions Before Marriage or Moving In Card Deck -Gottman Card Decks - Free app For more on Drs. John and Julie Gottman, visit their website, gottman.com. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Right now, Big Bold Health is offering my listeners $20 off all of their products. Just go to https://www.bigboldhealth.com/product/dhru-purohit/ to get all of their products for $20 off with code DHRU20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Big Bold Health. A woman’s hormonal landscape changes dramatically throughout her life. Because of this unique biology, understanding her menstrual cycle and its rhythm can be incredibly useful for optimizing productivity, weight, sex drive, energy, and mood. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Stephanie Estima to talk about how to eat and work out in a way that honors a woman’s natural cycle in her reproductive years. They also talk about how chronic stress affects women differently than men, the importance of listening to your body, and why loving yourself is one of the most radical things you can do. Dr. Estima is an expert in female metabolism and body composition. She is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in functional neurology, brain metabolism, and the specific application of the ketogenic diet and fasting to female physiology. She is particularly focused on distilling strategies in nutritional proxies, movement, posture, and mindset to actualize human potential, healthspan, longevity, and achievement. In this episode we dive into: - The big mistake women make when it comes to their hormonal health - How the accumulation of low-grade stress impacts metabolic health - The importance of listening to your body and attuning to your symptoms - The Estima Method for optimal hormone health Listen to the full episode here. For more on Dr. Estima, follow her on Instagram @Dr.Stephanie.Estima and through her website, hellobetty.club. Get her book, The Betty Body here. For more on Dhru Purohit, follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, Facebook @dhruxpurohit, Twitter @dhrupurohit, YouTube @dhrupurohit, and TikTok @dhru.purohit. Text Dhru at 302-200-5643 or click here. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Right now, Big Bold Health is offering my listeners $20 dollars off all of their products. Just go to https://www.bigboldhealth.com to get all of their products for $20 off with code DHRU20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. Today on the Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Nicole LePera to discuss how both her personal and clinical experiences taught her the importance of cultivating emotional awareness and how to use tools like breathwork to step out of our thinking brains and into our bodies. Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research, and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She's the author of the number-one New York Times bestselling book How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self and the host of the SelfHealers Soundboard podcast. Her latest workbook, How to Meet Your Self, will be released on December 6. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. In this episode, we dive into: -(1:41) The top things that get in the way of people getting what they want in life -(3:08) Examples of unconscious habits that hold us back -(14:15) What it looks like to be living as your authentic self -(20:12) The cost of living your entire life without knowing your true self -(32:07) Tools for how to get out of your head and into your body -(37:27) Why we look for external validation to feel safe -(50:22) How the feelings of not being considered and not feeling good enough are related -(56:34) Examples of common narratives we tell ourselves that get in the way -(1:14:10) How to rediscover what you loved to do as a kid -(1:22:32) How fear of our authentic self can hold us back Also mentioned in this episode: -Dr. Nicole’s book How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery For more on Dr. LePera, follow her on Instagram @the.holistic.psychologist and through her website, theholisticpsychologist.com. Preorder her book, How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery, here. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AirDoctor. Depression and anxiety disorders are rising, affecting more than 58 million people in the United States alone. Many rely on therapy and medications to alleviate symptoms, but often this is not enough. The latest scientific advances in neuroscience and nutrition, along with our understanding of the mind-gut connection, have proven that how and what we eat greatly affects how we feel physically, cognitively, and emotionally. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Drew Ramsey to talk about the powerful relationship between food, depression, and overall mental health. Dr. Ramsey shares the top foods for fighting depression and why certain nutrients are key in that process. Dr. Ramsey is a psychiatrist, author, farmer, and founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City, offering treatment and consultation for depression, anxiety, and emotional wellness concerns. He is the author of three books, most recently the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients That Fuel Brain Power, Boost Weight Loss, and Transform Your Health. He lives with his wife and two children in New York City and on their 127-acre organic farm in rural Indiana. In this episode we dive into: -The top nutrients for brain health -Why iron is important for brain health -The importance of omega-3 fats for brain health and tips for incorporating more seafood into your diet -The Antidepressant Food Scale (AFS) -The top food categories to beat depression and anxiety -The connection between metabolic health and mental health Listen to the full episode here. For more on Dr. Ramsey, follow him on Instagram @drewramseymd, Facebook @drewramseymd, Twitter @drewramseymd, and through his website, drewramseymd.com. Get his book, Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks, here. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community $200 off the Ultimate plan, or 34% off any other plan, at https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU until the end of the month. AirDoctor is an affordable and efficient way to create clean air in your home. Right now, AirDoctor is offering my community $300 off of their air purifier. That's 50% off their normal price! Visit https://www.drhyman.com/filter to redeem this amazing offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers and InsideTracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Jeff Bland to discuss the importance of immune resilience and the many different factors that impact it. They talk about the gut-brain connection and how dysbiosis and leaky gut drive diseases of inflammaging. They also discuss how we can slow, and in many cases reverse, the aging process through the use of powerful superfoods, hormetic stressors, and diet and lifestyle tools. Jeffrey Bland, PhD, is the founder of Big Bold Health, a company that’s on a mission to transform the way people think about the immune system. At Big Bold Health, Dr. Bland advocates for the power of immunorejuvenation to enhance immunity through the rediscovery of ancient food crops and superfoods. In 1991, he and his wife, founded the Institute for Functional Medicine, and he has traveled the world many times in his role as the “father of Functional Medicine.” Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life and countless other books and research papers. In this episode, we dive into: - The top things that cause people to age prematurely (3:02) - How leaky gut and dysbiosis are connected to premature aging (14:35) - How toxic thoughts and experiences can accelerate the aging process (22:36) - The top foods that prematurely age us (27:10) - Tests and biomarkers to understand and track your metabolic health (30:08) - What is immunorejuvation and why is it important? (41:35) - Different ways to prevent inflammaging using diet and lifestyle (45:03) - The role of phytochemicals and polyphenols in healthy aging (48:20) - Hormetic vs episodic stressors and how they can benefit immunity and aging (1:07:33) - How Dr. Bland reversed his biological age by 20 years (1:13:28) Also mentioned in this episode: -Big Bold Health -Study on microplastic in Teflon pans -Try This: Optimal Metabolic Health Reference Ranges For more on Dr. Bland, follow him on Instagram @drjeffreybland, YouTube @bigboldhealth, and through his website, jeffreybland.com. From now until November 28, you can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of Bioptimizers’ products at 25% off. Just go to https://www.Bioptimizers.com/dhru and use code DHRU10. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community $200 off their Ultimate Plan, or 34% off any other plan, until the end of the month. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Birch Living and InsideTracker. Blood sugar is starting to get more of the attention it deserves in terms of optimizing metabolic health, but there’s one issue that often gets left out of the equation—anxiety. The way our blood sugar, insulin, and other hormones respond to sugar and starch wreaks havoc on our mental and emotional wellness. Yet most people struggling with anxiety and depression are given medications without any consideration of their diet and lifestyle choices. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Ellen Vora to talk about the hidden root causes of anxiety and what you can do to beat it today. Dr. Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a Functional Medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her BA from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University. In this episode we dive into: -The hidden root causes of anxiety -The connection between blood sugar dysregulation and anxiety -Women, intermittent fasting, and anxiety -Caffeine consumption and anxiety -Understanding psychiatric medication in treating anxiety -Tools to help mitigate anxiety Also mentioned in this episode: -4-7-8 Breathing Technique -Amma (Extended Mix) by James Asher Listen to the full episode here. For more on Dr. Ellen Vora, follow her on Instagram @ellenvoramd, Facebook @ellenvoramd, TikTok @ellenvoramd, YouTube @ellenvoramd, and through her website, ellenvora.com. Get her book, The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response, here. Birch mattress by Helix is made out of organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get $200 off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to https://www.birchliving.com/dhru today. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community $200 off Ultimate or 34% off at https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU until the end of the month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox, InsideTracker, and Colima Salt. We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Chris Palmer to discuss a revolutionary new way of understanding and treating mental illness, specifically with a ketogenic diet and mitochondrial repair. Dr. Palmer shares some truly amazing stories about patients struggling with severe psychiatric illnesses who have been able to regain their health and independence along with a greater quality of life. Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For over 25 years, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education, conducted research, and worked with people who have treatment-resistant mental illnesses. In this episode, we dive into: -The number-one driver of mental health disorders today (1:48) -The role metabolism plays when it comes to mental health disorders (2:42) -The patient who changed the way Dr. Palmer treats mental illness (8:10) -The long-term outcomes of using medical interventions for depression (18:32) -Dr. Palmer’s personal history with mental illness and what he noticed after making changes to his diet (23:44) -The role mitochondria play in mental disorders (53:11) -The causes of mitochondrial dysfunction (1:01:26) -Pharmaceutical drugs and mitochondrial dysfunction (1:14:23) -Understanding the current treatment model of mental health disorders (1:21:30) -How to address metabolic health to improve mental disorders (1:30:17) For more on Dr. Chris Palmer, visit his websites, chrispalmermd.com and brainenergy.com. Get his book, Brain Energy, here. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $10 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhru. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Right now, you can get a bag of Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt for free and just pay for shipping and handling. Head on over to https://www.dhrusalt.com and try Colima Sea Salt for free today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and InsideTracker. In an ideal world where soils are rich and the air and water are pure, we would be able to get the vitamins and nutrients we need to optimally support and sustain a disease-free life through diet alone. However, that’s just not practical for most of us in our toxic, modern world. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Chris Kresser to talk about the increasing issue of nutritional deficiencies, how we got here, and how to add back in what the modern world squeezed out. Chris Kresser is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kresser Institute, the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, the creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 2,000 clinicians and health coaches with his unique approach. He has recently launched Adapt Naturals, a supplement line designed to add back into your diet what the modern world has crowded out and help people perform and feel their best. In this episode we dive into: -The top three nutrient deficiencies -Signs of nutrient deficiencies -Nutrients people can get too much of -Optimal vitamin D levels -Nutrients people should people be careful supplementing with -The importance of vitamin K2 and choline -Understanding calcium and vitamin A deficiencies -Why phytonutrients are so important -Chris’s new supplement line, Adapt Naturals Listen to the full episode here. For more on Chris Kresser, follow him on Instagram @chriskresser, Facebook @chriskresslac, Twitter @chriskresser, YouTube @chriskresser, and through his website, chriskresser.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to https://www.insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and WHOOP. Intermittent fasting has become all the rage for weight loss and better health. It is a free tool that activates all the systems in your body to protect and heal itself and help you live longer. Fasting can help reduce inflammation, brain fog, and insulin resistance. It can also increase energy and bone density and activate autophagy, which is the process of cleaning out damaged cells. But intermittent fasting affects men and women differently. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Cynthia Thurlow to discuss the unique challenges women face with intermittent fasting and how to customize an approach to intermittent fasting that recognizes menstrual cycles and life circumstances. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project. She is an international speaker with over 13 million views for her second TEDx talk and a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health. In this episode, we dive into: -How eating less contributes to having more energy (9:57) -Indications that you are not metabolically flexible (12:42) -Optimal fasting insulin level (18:23) -How a high fasting insulin level makes it difficult to lose weight (21:16) -The connection between fasting and optimal metabolic health (25:08) -The importance of being flexible when it comes to fasting (32:48) -The benefits of ending your feeding window earlier (43:22) -How fasting improves gut health (53:02) -How to know if fasting is causing harm (55:44) -Adequate protein consumption and why maintaining muscle mass is so important as we age (1:16:46) -The impact of alcohol consumption on women’s health (1:35:06) -The benefits of infrared sauna and cryotherapy (1:38:45) Also mentioned in this episode: -Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique TEDx Talk -Everyday Wellness Podcast For more on Cynthia Thurlow, follow her on Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_, on YouTube @cynthiathurlow, and through her website, cynthiathurlow.com. Get her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, here. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to https://www.magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to https://www.join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum. Did you know that colon cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined in the United States? While traditionally a disease of older adults, it has crept into younger and younger age groups. There are also racial and ethnic groups that see its devastating consequences at a higher rate. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to talk about why we are seeing an increase in colon-cancer incidence and mortality in young people. They discuss the risk factors and the importance of screening and early detection. They also talk about how to create a terrain in the body where cancer is less likely to grow through specific diet and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices Functional Medicine at The Ultrawellness Center in Lenox, MA. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media, including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the Functional Medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well. In this episode we dive into: -What causes colon cancer -Why we are seeing higher rates of colon cancer in younger people -Testing and screening for colon cancer -How to create an environment in the body where cancer is less likely to grow -The important role physical activity plays in cancer prevention -The connection between gut health and colon cancer -Foods that support our microbiome and can lower our risk for colon cancer Listen to the full episode here. For more on Dr. Boham, follow her on Instagram @elizabethbohammd, Facebook @elizabethbohammd, on Twitter @drboham, and through her websites, drboham.com and ultrawellnesscenter.com. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum’s Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. Surrounding ourselves with people who elevate us not only leads to a more fulfilling life, it leads to a healthier and longer one too. In fact, loneliness poses the same risks as smoking and can even manifest as physical illness, including chronic pain. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru leads us through a fun conversation on practical ways to cultivate your own community with his friends Antonio Neves, Mark Meyuhas, and Junaid Kalmadi, who are all part of a weekly men’s group called Man Morning. They share about things going on in their life—from health to business to family to relationships. In this episode, we dive into: -Simple tips for adding more joy to your life (6:27) -What is Man Morning? (30:19) -The crisis men are facing (34:28) -The importance of having mentors (56:06) -The earliest indicators that you are giving leftovers in your relationships (1:07:44) -The power of presence in relationships (1:15:49) -How softening the start-up of your arguments is crucial to resolving relationship conflicts (1:27:44) -The written rules of Man Morning that allow for vulnerable sharing (1:35:09) -A better question to ask instead of “what’s new?” (1:47:15) Sign-up for the Man Morning newsletter here. For more on Antonio Neves, follow him on Instagram @theantonioneves, and through his website, theantonioneves.com. Get his book, Stop Living on Autopilot, here. For more on Mark Meyuhas, follow him on Instagram @the.tasting.kitchen and @ghisallo.la and through his websites, thetastingkitchen.com and ghisallo.la. Check out his meditation app, Evenflow, here. For more on Junaid Kalmadi, follow him on Instagram @thefarmersjuice, and through his website, farmersjuice.com. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and WHOOP. InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other. Right now they’re offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/dhru. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health-coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. For me, it's been a game-changer to optimize my sleep and improve my fitness, performance, and overall health. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get 15% off your membership with code DHRU15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Colima Salt. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing, yet as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, a fact that comes with serious consequences. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance, rejuvenate internal organs, halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease, and even straighten scoliotic spines. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with James Nestor to talk about the forgotten power of breathing and how we can tap into it to dramatically improve how we feel. James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside, the New York Times, and more. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which explores how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly—and how to get it back. James has appeared on dozens of national television shows, including ABC’s Nightline and CBS’s Morning News and on NPR. He lives and breathes in San Francisco. In this episode we dive into: -How the way we breathe influences our health -The Stanford University breathing experiment -How our modern industrial diet has impacted the way we breathe -The connection between lung capacity and longevity -How to establish better nasal breathing -The importance of eliciting a parasympathetic response before you eat Listen to the full episode here. For more on James Nestor, follow him on Instagram @MrJamesNestor, Facebook @MrJamesNestor, Twitter @MrJamesNestor, and through his website, mrjamesnestor.com. Get his book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, here. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Colima Salt. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Right now, you can get a bag of Ava Jane’s Kitchen Colima Sea Salt for free, just pay for shipping and handling. Just head on over to dhrusalt.com and try Colima Sea Salt for free today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and InsideTracker. Multiple studies have now confirmed a dramatic link between the health of our microbiome and the strength of our immune system. Low-fiber diets, limited exposure to nature, and overzealous use of pharmaceuticals have messed up our microbiome, making many of us more susceptible to viruses than we naturally should be. But the good news is that, unlike our genes, our microbiome is constantly evolving, offering a pathway back to health for those who are suffering and proven protection for those who want to stay well. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks to Dr. Robynne Chutkan about why some people get sicker from viruses than others, the connection between the health of our microbiome and our likelihood of catching viral illnesses, and daily habits to boost your immune system and maximize your gut health. Dr. Chutkan is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today. She has a BS from Yale and an MD from Columbia, is a faculty member at Georgetown University Hospital, and is the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. In this episode, we dive into: -Why some people get sicker from viruses than others (3:17) -Why taking acid-blocking drugs increases your risk of catching viruses (7:48) -The role viruses play in our body (9:46) -The protective effects of some viruses (15:26) -Microbial predictability (23:50) -The importance of eating a diverse diet to improve gut bacteria (26:46) -The specific carbohydrate diet study for improving inflammatory bowel disease (31:43) -The role short-chain fatty acids play when it comes to the strength of our gut microbiome (39:43) -How to improve bloating symptoms (44:55) -The role mucus plays when it comes to fighting viruses (50:01) -How fevers halt viral replication (54:35) -Understanding long Covid and post-viral syndrome (1:17:08) For more on Dr. Robynne Chutkan, follow her on Instagram @gutbliss, Facebook @drrobynnechutkan, Twitter @drchutkan, and through her website, robynnechutkan.com. Get her book, The Anti-Viral Gut, here. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and InsideTracker. Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AquaTru. Two out of every three Alzheimer’s patients are women. Today, Alzheimer’s is as real a threat to women’s health as breast cancer is. A 45-year-old woman has a one-in-five chance of developing Alzheimer’s during her remaining life, while a man of the same age only has a one-in-ten chance. What happens to women, and not to men, in midlife that could potentially trigger an Alzheimer’s predisposition, and that could potentially initiate Alzheimer’s? On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Lisa Mosconi to talk about the research on why women represent two-thirds of the Alzheimer’s population. They discuss what happens to a woman’s brain when she goes through menopause and the connection to Alzheimer’s disease. They also talk about how to care for women’s brains, how to prevent dementia, and the groundbreaking research that Dr. Mosconi and her team are conducting at the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic. Dr. Mosconi is the director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and associate director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she serves as an associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member at the NYU Department of Psychiatry and the author of Brain Food and The XX Brain. In this episode we dive into: -The statistics on Alzheimer's disease, and its impact on women -The early changes we are seeing in the female brain midlife -What happens to a woman's brain when she goes through menopause -The impact of diet on our hormones and brain health -What women can do to prevent dementia Listen to the full episode here. For more on Dr. Lisa Mosconi, follow her on Instagram @dr_mosconi and through her website, lisamosconi.com. Learn more about The Women’s Brain Initiative here. You can find her book, The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, here. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AquaTru. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. AquaTru is the primary water filter I use at home and in my office. Right now, they are offering my community an amazing deal. Get $150 off your filter at drhyman.com/filter today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices