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May 11, 2023 • 31min

Becoming Heart Attack-Proof By Protecting Your Endothelial Health

This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix, Cozy Earth, and Lifeforce. In today’s minisode, Dhru discusses the lessons he’s learned on his heart health journey and the critical role our endothelial health plays in our risk for heart disease. He shares what damages the endothelial lining, which coats the inside of over 60,000 miles of blood vessels, and how you can strengthen it by supporting your mitochondria, circadian rhythm, sleep, and more. Dhru also discusses his personal experience navigating high cholesterol despite making diet and lifestyle changes and how working with Dr. Michael Twyman and getting a series of lab tests helped him get a deeper look into what’s going on with his heart health.In this episode, Dhru dives into:-Crazy heart disease statistics (00:42)-Endothelial dysfunction as the root cause of heart disease (4:30)-The three events that lead up to a heart attack (6:28)-How plaque forms in our arteries (11:30)-Important lab tests for cardiovascular health(12:37)-Dhru’s heart health history (13:40)-Simple strategies to protect your endothelial lining (18:53)-Supporting and protecting your mitochondria (19:57)-Tips for programming your circadian rhythm (21:06)-Sleep hygiene and heart health (22:09)-Stress management and heart health (22:36)-Dietary factors (24:37)-Smoking and vaping (27:15)Also mentioned in this episode:-Sign up for the Try This Newsletter here.-Try This: Becoming Heart Attack-Proof by Protecting Your Endothelial Health-Try This: The Miracle Molecule You Need To “NO” About-Episode 158 with Dr. Louis Ignarro-Episode 383 with Dr. Michael Twyman-Dr. Michael Twyman’s website, drtwyman.com. -Dr.Michael Twyman’s @drtwyman-Episode 378 with Dr. Sunjya Schweig Sleep Master ClassBirch mattress by Helix is made of organic latex, cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress, head to birchliving.com/dhru today.Cozy Earth has 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 cozyearth.com and use code DHRULifeforce is a revolutionary new health platform that’s changing the game when it comes to personalized performance and longevity-based action plans. Right now, get 15% off your first purchase at Mylifeforce.com with code DHRU.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 4, 2023 • 2h 10min

The Top Underrated (and OVERRATED) Foods and Health Habits with Dr. Rupy Aujla

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, WHOOP, and BON CHARGE.This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with his friend Dr. Rupy Aujla to discuss the top underrated and overrated areas of wellness, common roadblocks that get in the way of healthy eating, and why education is crucial to making positive change.Dr. Rupy Aujla is one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK. He is completing a nutritional medicine master's program while sharing practical insights into healthy eating and thoughtful recipes. Dr. Rupy founded The Doctor’s Kitchen, which strives to inspire and educate about the power of food as medicine and how to cook delicious recipes using carefully selected evidence-based ingredients.Dr. Rupy is a Sunday Times bestselling author with four published cookbooks, The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness, Doctor's Kitchen 3-2-1, and the most recent, Cooks - Healthy.Easy.Flavour.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Rupy dive into:-Roadblocks to consistently eating well (2:09)-Top underrated areas of wellness (6:05)-Top overrated areas of wellness (20:11)-Doubling down on sleep, diet, and exercise (29:30)-Why you might benefit from taking a coffee break (33:30)-Calorie tracking for weight loss (40:31)-How wearables provide insight for making healthy behavior changes (44:40)-Why supplements are overrated in the context of a healthy lifestyle (55:34)-Corruption and controversies with peer-reviewed studies (58:00)-The need for education to make positive lifestyle changes (1:25:16)-Changing our environment to make healthy options the default (1:36:52)-Dr. Rupy’s health journey (1:40:16)-The Doctor’s Kitchen app (2:01:58)Also mentioned in this episode:-The Doctor’s Kitchen app-Joyful Entrepreneur podcast-The Doctor’s KitchenBON 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%.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. Head on over to join.whoop.com/dhru to get your first month free on WHOOP.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 27min

Leaving The Cult Of Wokeness and Breaking Free Of Self-Censorship with Africa Brooke

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and AirDoctor.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Africa Brooke to unpack her open letter that went viral titled “Why I'm leaving the cult of wokeness” and why having the courage to speak our truth is key to chasing our dreams and finding happiness.In this episode, Africa and Dhru discuss what we sacrifice from self-censorship and why we need layered and nuanced thinking in a convoluted social climate. Africa shares the limitations of binary thinking, how to approach the past with compassion, and why dehumanizing those who don’t share the same opinions is counterproductive to making progress. Africa Brooke is a London-based consultant, writer, strategist, international speaker, and life coach. She is the host of the Beyond the Self podcast and specializes in helping public figures, entrepreneurs, teams, and individuals with personal or professional challenges related to self-censorship and other forms of self-sabotage. Africa’s work focuses on encouraging people to rewire their mindsets using an ethical psychology-based approach. She aims to help her clients understand what it means to be solidified in their opinions and how to effectively communicate and find their voice within the world’s complex social climate.In this episode, Dhru and Africa dive into:-Africa’s open letter that went viral (2:34)-Embodying nuance as a key theme in Africa’s letter (13:39)-Rising above the “you’re either with us or against us” narrative (16:29)-How Dhru’s upbringing influences his worldview (20:33)-Finding relief and hope in being honest with yourself (26:42)-Defining cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation (32:20)-Key lessons Africa has learned from coaching individuals (43:36)-The ways that self-censorship gets in the way of happiness (49:03)-What we sacrifice when we censor ourselves (56:52)-The power of changing your mind (1:06:35)-Using a social filter to foster deeper connections to yourself and others (1:08:56)-Downfalls of the radical honesty movement (1:11:26)-Navigating gray areas, nuance, and self-censorship (1:20:06)-Where to follow Africa’s work (1:26:23)Also mentioned in this episode:-An open letter: why I'm leaving the cult of wokeness by Africa Brooke-Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke-Email Africa Brooke with a story of self-censorship at hello@africabrooke.com For more on Africa Brooke, follow her on Instagram @africabrooke or through her website, africabrooke.com.AirDoctor is an affordable and efficient way to create clean air in your home. Right now, AIR Doctor Pro is offering my community $300 off of their air purifier. That's 50% off their normal price! Visit drhyman.com/filter to redeem 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
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Apr 27, 2023 • 2h

A Radical And Controversial Approach To Starving Cancer By Cutting Off Its Two Primary Fuel Sources With Dr. Thomas Seyfried

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough, LMNT, and Levels.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with cancer researcher and scientist Dr. Thomas Seyfried to discuss the underlying causes of cancer and why addressing metabolic dysfunction is a very important and often overlooked area of its prevention and treatment. Dr. Thomas Seyfried is an American professor of biology, genetics, and biochemistry at Boston College. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1976 and did his postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine.Dr. Seyfried has over 150 peer-reviewed publications, and his research focuses primarily on the mechanisms driving cancer, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases and calorie-restricted ketogenic diets in their prevention and treatment. He is the author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Seyfried dive into:-Beliefs about the origins of cancer not accepted by the mainstream (0:00)-What cancer is and why it’s so pervasive today (2:43)-Metabolic health as a driver of cancer (11:16)-The discovery of glucose fermentation and oxidative stress and their link to cancer (15:26) -Conventional cancer treatment: could it be causing more harm than good? (24:00)-Mitochondrial damage and cancer (34:18)-The ketogenic diet as a promising anticancer intervention (38:00)-Dr. Seyfried’s research and case studies (50:48)-Limitations in conventional cancer treatment (55:00)-Diet and lifestyle strategies for cancer prevention (1:06:01)-Navigating cancer resources, testing, and treatments (1:28:28)-Invasive vs noninvasive tools for cancer detection (1:35:05)Also mentioned in this episode:-Otto Warburg, the scientist who discovered the link between oxidative stress, glucose fermentation, and cancer-Cancer as a Metabolic Disease-The press-pulse therapeutic strategy for cancer management For more on Dr. Thomas Seyfried, check out his website, tomseyfried.com.For a limited time, you can get 10% off Sleep Breakthrough and a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough when you buy two or more! Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/dhru and use code dhru10 at checkout to redeem this offer.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.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
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Apr 24, 2023 • 48min

The Top Vices And Addictions Preventing Us From Getting Fit And Happy With Scott Galloway

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough, Joovv, and Pique Life. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Scott Galloway, a bold leader who is willing to speak out about the injustices of modern society and offer solutions for how to unlock a healthier, happier, fitter you.Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, a public speaker, podcast host, author, and serial entrepreneur known for being a big thinker. He is a New York Times bestselling author of The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, and his latest book, Adrift: America in 100 Charts. Scott's media empire reaches millions through his two podcasts, The Prof G and Pivot, his No Mercy / No Malice newsletter, and his YouTube channel.In this episode, Dhru and Scott dive into:-Top vices that get in the way of people being happy (2:33)-How being hard on yourself impacts the kindness you spread to others (5:23)-Why it’s hard for people to forgive themselves (14:45)-How social media culture and modern society work against us (16:05)-Building self-confidence, health, and financial freedom (22:40)-The Crisis of Men (25:40)-The SCAFA approach for breaking free from depression, despair, and health (33:45)-Sounding the alarm about our broken food and healthcare system (38:31)-Solutions to making positive change within the political system (44:29)-Final thoughts: leaning into kindness and friendly debate for progression (51:05)Also mentioned in this episode:-Adrift: America in 100 Charts (newest book)-The Prof G Pod-The Pivot podcast-No Mercy / No Malice newsletter-The Prof G Show YouTube channelFor a limited time, you can get 10% off Sleep Breakthrough and a free bottle of Magnesium Breakthrough when you buy two or more. Go to sleepbreakthrough.com/dhru and use code dhru10 at checkout to redeem this offer.Enhance your health with Joovv’s red and infrared LED light therapy. Right now, Joovv is offering an exclusive deal on your first order. Head over to Joovv.com/dhru and apply my code DHRU at checkout. Right now, you can enjoy 15% off Pique’s Pu’er tea bundle plus free shipping FOR LIFE. You’ll also get a bonus pouch with 12 of Pique’s other premium teas. Head to piquelife.com/dhru and treat yourself to the highest-quality tea on the market.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 52min

4 Powerful Hacks To Help You Cut Cravings And Get Your Energy Back With The Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé

This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, InsideTracker, and BON CHARGE.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Jessie Inchauspé—but you may know her by her wildly popular Instagram account, Glucose Goddess. In this episode, Jessie shares her revolutionary approach to balancing blood sugar and how to implement it while still having the freedom to mindfully indulge in the foods we love.Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. She’s the founder of Glucose Goddess, where she teaches life-changing food habits to hundreds of thousands of people. She holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from King's College London and a master of science degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love. Jessie’s newest book, The Glucose Goddess Method, explains how to put her glucose hacks into action and is set to be released on May 2, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Jessie dive into:-Why we should care about glucose (2:31)-Symptoms of glucose imbalances (4:03)-Common sources of glucose spikes (14:33)-Factors that affect glucose besides food (23:16)-Have a savory breakfast over a sweet one (31:57)-Movement for blood glucose control (40:52)-How to use vinegar to hack your blood glucose (53:02)-Strength training and muscle mass for better blood sugar control (1:07:03)-The link between low blood sugar and panic attacks (1:16:53)-The veggie starter to curb glucose spikes (1:21:20)-Jessie’s philosophy about dessert (1:32:36)Also mentioned in this episode:-Preorder Jessie’s new book, The Glucose Goddess Method here. -The science behind Glucose Goddess-Could This Simple Hack Reduce Anxiety and Panic Attacks? (episode 194 with Dr. Kristen Allott)For more on Jessie, follow her on Instagram @glucosegoddess, or through her website, glucosegoddess.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 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 insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.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
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Apr 13, 2023 • 2h 25min

How Toxins, Infections, And Gut Permeability Are Driving Our Epidemic Of Autoimmune Disease With Dr. Akil Palanisamy

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
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Apr 10, 2023 • 2h 26min

Groundbreaking Hypothesis Identifies The Biggest Driver Of Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Richard Johnson

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 PerlmutterBirch 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
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Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 38min

Unlock Your Full Potential: How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back with Shelly Lefkoe

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.comFor 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
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Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 28min

Why We Changed Our Minds On Protein, Strength Training, And Other Key Topics With Jason & Colleen Wachob

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.comFor 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

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