This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Paleovalley.We create our own realities—it’s all in how we think about life. Do you ever notice how a growth mindset leads to opportunity and success, but a poverty mindset leaves you with nothing but wants and often spirals downward into an ongoing funk?We have to use our physical state to change our mental state, and vice versa. There’s a feedback loop between our bodies and brains, which is why mindset and behavior are so powerful for creating the reality we desire.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with David Nurse to talk about how to build unshakable confidence and the power of pivoting to accomplish your dreams. David Nurse is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach to NBA players. As a former professional basketball player, David’s ability to get into the zone and master his mindset led him to two Guinness World Records for shooting. Today, CEOs and professional athletes hire David for his award-winning strategies and infectious positivity. His two books, Pivot & Go and Breakthrough, have helped thousands develop confidence and find success, and the books’ teachings are also at the very core of his virtual coaching business, online workshops, and corporate speaking.In this episode, we dive into:  -What steals people's confidence (1:51)-David’s story and how pivoting was a theme he learned how to embrace (15:06)-Overcoming roadblocks (26:58)-How to know when to stick with or quit something (29:53)-The fear of the unknown (35:01)-Dhru’s gratitude workshop (40:01)-David’s joy-list exercise (47:31)-The power of visualization (50:48)-What gets in the way of our ability to believe (59:05)-How to cultivate self-awareness (1:01:08) For more on David Nurse, follow him on Instagram @davidnursenba, Facebook @davidnursenba, Twitter @davidnursenba, YouTube @davidnursenba, and through his website, davidnurse.com.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Paleovalley.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.Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/dhru to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. 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 Gut Food.Mainstream medicine often fails us when it comes to hormonal imbalances. Hormones aren’t commonly tested, even when there is a high likelihood of an issue (like cortisol in our overly stressed culture). Since there are so many hormones that can become dysregulated, presenting with a wide variety of symptoms, many of the symptoms are written off to aging and never addressed. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru takes a deep dive into the topic of hormonal imbalances with Dr. Sara Gottfried, along with what you can do to get them back on track. Dr. Sara Gottfried is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and Functional Medicine. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her three New York Times bestselling books include The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her latest book is Women, Food, and Hormones.In this episode we dive into: -Common hormone imbalances that have become normalized in society -Signs and symptoms of hormone imbalances -The top three things to prioritize when addressing hormone imbalances-How to uncover the root cause of hormone imbalances-The top three mistakes when it comes to diet and how it impacts our hormones-The key pillars of The Gottfried ProtocolListen to the full episode here.For more on Dr. Sara Gottfried, follow her on Instagram @saragottfriedmd, Facebook @drgottfried, Twitter @gottfriedsara, YouTube @drgottfried, and through her website, saragottfriedmd.com. Get her book Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again, here.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Gut Food.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.​​Gut Food uses the power of three critical gut-supporting components—prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols—and five ingredients at clinically validated dosages to help reduce inflammation, support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, improve digestion and reduce bloating, and support mood and energy. Check it out at gutfood.com. 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 Pendulum.In an ideal world where soils are rich and 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, I’ve learned for most, that's just not practical in our toxic, modern world.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, 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 cofounder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kresser Institute, the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. 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 reasons why people end up having a nutrient deficiency (2:01)-The top three nutrient deficiencies (9:04)-Why the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) is inadequate as a standard for nutrient intake (13:34)-Signs of nutrient deficiencies (18:49)-Nutrients that people can get too much of (35:19)-Optimal vitamin D levels (38:11) -Nutrients people should people be careful supplementing with (41:53)-How to get more organ meats into your diet (43:40)-Why some people can thrive on a vegan or vegetarian diet and others can’t (1:05:19)-Why phytonutrients are so important (1:12:40)Also mentioned in this episode:-Adapt Naturals-Revolution Health Radio-Kresser Institute-Vitamin D Optimal Levels For more on Chris Kresser, follow him on Instagram @chriskresser, YouTube @chriskresser, and through his website, chriskresser.com.This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Pendulum.​​Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. It contains 7 different forms of magnesium, which all have different functions in the body. There isn't anything else like it on the market. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru, with code DHRU10.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 Paleovalley.An astonishing 70 percent of cancer is diet related. When it comes to treating cancer, conventional medicine is good at cutting it, burning it, and poisoning it, but many doctors fail to treat the root cause. Functional Medicine empowers patients and practitioners to optimize health by addressing the root causes of disease.The right diet is imperative in preventing cancer and during the healing process. This is in large part because of the role insulin plays in cancer. Insulin acts as a growth factor in the body, which is one of the reasons too much insulin leads to obesity. It’s also why insulin will support the growth of cancer cells. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. William Li to discuss how recent research is now revealing the connection between insulin resistance and cancer, what you can eat to prevent cancer, and much more. In this episode we dive into: -How sugar fuels cancer-Foods that starve cancer-How to supercharge your immune system-The power of polyphenols on the gut microbiome-Akkermansia and cancer immunotherapyListen to the full episode here.For more on Dr. William Li, follow him on Instagram @DrWilliamLi, Facebook @DrWilliamLi, YouTube @DrWilliamLi, and through his website, drwilliamli.com. Get his book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, here. Learn more about his course, Eat to Beat Disease, here. Sign up for his free masterclasses here.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Paleovalley.​​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.Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/dhru to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. 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 Living.While the term “superfood” carries a certain hype, some foods do earn that status. Food is medicine, and some foods are more powerful medicines than others! Food is the most powerful tool we have to create optimal health.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Mary Shenouda to talk about the top five superfoods that can level up your health.Mary Shenouda is a highly sought-after performance chef and specialist. Her clients include both professional athletes and Hollywood entertainers. Mary is also the creator and founder of Phat Fudge, a high-performance food line of her own formulation.  In this episode, we dive into: -The anti-inflammatory benefits of black cumin seed oil, where to find it, and why it’s Mary’s favorite ingredient (1:56)-How Mary approaches supplement protocols for her clients and herself (13:16)-Mary’s gut-reset protocol (18:23)-Mary’s background and how she got into this work (27:15)-Why liver is nature’s most potent superfood, Mary’s favorite recipe, and where to source it (37:28) -The superfood qualities of tahini (44:52)-The power of medicinal mushrooms (51:00)-Mary’s autoimmune condition and what can contribute to flare-ups (57:24)-Autoimmune conditions and the importance of sleep (1:05:01) -Why saffron is a superfood (1:17:27)Also mentioned in this episode:-Zatik Black Seed Oil  -Phat Fudge-Gut Reset Program-Host Defense MycoShield Spray-Mary Shenouda on The Genius Life Podcast For more on Mary Shenouda, follow her on Instagram @paleochef and @phatfudge, Facebook @thepaleochef, Twitter @paleochef, YouTube @marythepaleochef, and through her website, paleochef.com.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Birch Living.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.To get $200 off your Birch Living mattress plus 2 free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.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 Gut Food.Most people don’t realize what kind of negative impact their favorite foods have on their blood sugar—and subsequently their entire body. The symptoms of blood sugar imbalances are everyday occurrences for most people—things like cravings, fatigue, acne, and moodiness—but they don’t have to be! On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the “Glucose Goddess,” to talk all about simple, realistic actions we can take to balance our blood sugar throughout the day. 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 the wildly popular Instagram account @GlucoseGoddess, where she teaches life-changing food habits to hundreds of thousands of people. Jessie holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from King’s College London and a master’s degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her work at a genetic analysis start-up in Silicon Valley made her realize that, as the key to good health, food habits beat genetics. 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.In this episode we dive into: -Hacks to keep glucose levels steady throughout the day-What happens in your body when you have a large glucose spike-The long-term consequences of glucose spikes-Food sequencing to reduce a glucose spike Listen to the full episode here.For more on Jessie Inchauspé, follow her on Instagram @glucosegoddess, Twitter @glucosegoddess, and through her website jessieinchauspe.com. Get her book, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar, here. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Gut Food.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.Gut Food uses the power of three critical gut-supporting components—prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols—and five ingredients at clinically validated dosages to help reduce inflammation, support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, improve digestion and reduce bloating, and support mood and energy. Check it out at gutfood.com. 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.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. Light exposure is a big one. From how often and when we experience natural sunlight to the screens and other forms of artificial light we’re exposed to now more than ever, our interaction with light has a dramatic effect on our sleep quality. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks to his friend Shawn Stevenson about the intersections of light exposure, temperature regulation, caffeine consumption, 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. In this episode, we dive into: -The most common misconceptions people have about sleep quality (2:25)-Night mode on electronics and blue-light-blocking glasses for negating light exposure (12:00)-How sleep quality influences sexual function (19:07)-The importance of blocking out ambient light to enhance sleep quality (20:18) -How to tackle differences in sleep routines between partners sharing a bed (31:48)-Things that are messing up our sleep quality (36:35)-Hacks for improving temperature regulation at night (42:07)-The importance of light exposure first thing in the morning (50:45)-How caffeine and alcohol impact sleep quality (1:24:10)-Supplements that can support deep, restful sleep (1:54:32)Also mentioned in this episode:-Sleep Smarter-The Model Health ShowFor more on Shawn Stevenson, follow him on Instagram @shawnmodel, Facebook @themodelhealthshow, Twitter @shawnmodel, YouTube @shawnstevenson, and through his website, themodelhealthshow.com.This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Cozy Earth.​​Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. It contains 7 different forms of magnesium, which all have different functions in the body. There isn't anything else like it on the market. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off, so just head over to 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 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 Paleovalley.We are the creator of our minds, bodies, and universe. Our experience of the world, our identity, and our physical reality are based on our learned perceptions. Today on the Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to talk about how to break down false beliefs of our own experience in this life to end suffering and find infinite joy and possibility. They also talk about how things like mindfulness and meditation can help us get out of an ego-centered mindset and into a greater awareness of our purpose.Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is recognized globally as a humanitarian, spiritual leader, and peace envoy. In 1981, Gurudev established the Art of Living Foundation, one of the largest volunteer-based organizations in the world. He has touched the lives of more than 450 million people in over 160 countries around the world through his programs centered on mental health.He has been an invited speaker at institutions like the United Nations, the European Parliament, the World Economic Forum, the Vatican, and the Israeli Presidential Conference, as well as universities such as Harvard, Stanford, and Yale. Twenty-one universities have awarded him honorary doctorates for his humanitarian efforts. He has also received 38 governmental awards, including the highest civilian honors in Colombia, Guatemala, Mongolia, and Paraguay. In this episode we dive into:-Having an attitude where nothing matters (2:10)-What fundamentally changes that shifts us away from joy and happiness (10:05)-The relationship between silence and peace (11:56)-Common ways people participate in negativity (14:58)-The current state of the world—are we better off or are we headed backward? (23:12)-What happens after we die (30:36)-Understanding karma (32:38)-The transformative effects of meditation (41:07) Also mentioned in this episode:-The Art of Living-World Culture FestivalFor more on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, follow him on Instagram @srisriravishankar, Facebook @gurudev, Twitter @srisri, YouTube @srisri, and through his website, srisriravishankar.org.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Paleovalley.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.Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/dhru to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this 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 Pendulum.When we talk about metabolic health, people often associate it with maintaining a healthy weight and having good energy levels. But did you know our metabolic health affects our sexual function and fertility, too?Our hormones hang in a delicate balance, and when blood sugar goes on a wild ride so does everything else. That means not only are we at risk of weight gain, mood swings, and energy crashes, but it increases the chances of erectile dysfunction, infertility, difficulty finding sexual pleasure, and so much more. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with our friend Dr. Casey Means to talk about the three main ways metabolic health can impact sexual function.Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Cofounder of the metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a lecturer at Stanford University. In this episode, we dive into: -The connection between sexual health and optimal health (2:06)-The three main ways metabolic dysfunction and sexual health are connected (14:05)-How metabolic health affects fertility (24:06)-Four things men can do to increase testosterone (26:32)-Why you need to ask your doctor for a fasting insulin test (32:35)-How mood and motivation are related to sexual health (58:46)-The optimal breakfast for metabolic health (1:16:36)-Five reasons we should care about blood sugar spikes, especially first thing in the morning (1:19:59) -What Dr. Casey eats for breakfast (1:27:32)-Why you shouldn’t drink oat milk (1:30:49) -How drinking vinegar before carb-rich meals can minimize a glucose spike (1:37:38)Also mentioned in this episode:-3 Ways metabolic health affects sexual function-Fertility and metabolism: the link affecting men and womenFor more on Dr. Casey Means, follow her on Instagram @drcaseyskitchen, Twitter @drcaseyskitchen, and through her website, levelshealth.com.To learn more about joining Levels and trying a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/dhru.This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Pendulum.Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members a great deal. You’ll receive two ribeye steaks for FREE in your first box. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/dhru.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 Gut Food.These days, we hear a lot about fasting. Intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and water fasting are just some of the many terms being thrown around in support of better health. Which one is best? What does it all mean for our longevity, brain health, and overall wellness?On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Pradip Jamnadas to talk about how fasting can troubleshoot our biology, boost our energy, and decrease our risk of disease.Dr. Pradip Jamnadas is the founder and medical director of Cardiovascular Interventions and has practiced in central Florida for over 32 years. Widely recognized for his skill in interventional cardiology, Dr. Jamnadas has been awarded Orlando’s Top Doctor by Orlando magazine consecutively for over a decade.In this episode we dive into: -Why we get fat-Glucose intolerance and hyperinsulinemia-The number-one cause of hypertension-The top benefits of fastingListen to the full episode here.For more on Dr. Pradip Jamandas, follow him on Instagram @PradipJamnadasMD, Facebook @PradipJamnadasMD, YouTube @DrPradipJamnadas and @TheGalenFoundation, and through his website, orlandocvi.com.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. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Gut Food.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.Gut Food uses the power of three critical gut-supporting components—prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols—and five ingredients at clinically validated dosages to help reduce inflammation, support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, improve digestion and bloating, and support mood and energy. Check it out at gutfood.com.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices