Dhru Purohit Podcast

Thursday, May 27, 2021

#218: The Mind-Blowing Science of Starving Cancer with Food with Dr. William Li

Season 2, Ep. 1

The Mind-Blowing Science of Starving Cancer with Food | This episode is brought to you by BLUblox and InsideTracker.

Health is not simply the absence of disease. Health is an active state. Your body has within it five health defense systems: angiogenesis, stem cells, the microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. These systems are responsible for maintaining our health and resisting the regular hazards we all face everyday as part of ordinary life—and they heal us when disease inflicts damage in our body. By knowing how these systems defend your body like a fortress, you can tap into their health powers to live a longer, healthier life.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks to Dr. William Li, 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 work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments, and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity.

His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC and the Dr. Oz Show, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and is leading research into COVID-19.

In this episode, we dive into:

-How sugar fuels cancer (6:47)

-What is angiogenesis and how it impacts our health (17:29)

-Foods that starve cancer (22:47)

-The 5 key health defense systems of the body (35:18)

-How COVID damages our blood vessels and gut microbiome (44:36)

-How to supercharge your immune system (48:43)

-How kiwifruit impacts our gut microbiome and reduces DNA damage (1:01:02)

-The power of polyphenols on our gut microbiome (1:07:23)

-Akkermansia and cancer immunotherapy (1:13:14)

-Dr. Li’s Masterclass and Eat to Beat Disease Course (1:23:42)

For more on Dr. William Li you can follow him on Instagram @DrWilliamLi, on Facebook @DrWilliamLi, on YouTube @DrWilliamLi, and through his website https://drwilliamli.com/. Get his book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, at https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/. Learn more about his course, Eat to Beat Disease at https://eat-to-beat-disease.teachable.com/p/course11. Sign-up for his free masterclasses at https://drwilliamli.com/masterclass/.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Could Having a Spiritual Void Drive Stress, Anxiety, and Worry? With Jon Gordon

Season 2, Ep. 210

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough and InsideTracker. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Jon Gordon to discuss why moving from a place of separation, anxiety, and fearfulness to oneness is key to unlocking our purpose and potential. Jon discusses how he overcame his negative mindset and shifted his perspective on life by adopting a gratitude practice and becoming grounded in his faith. Jon Gordon is a best-selling author and keynote speaker who has inspired millions of people worldwide. His principles have been tested by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. He has written 28 books, including 14 best-sellers and five children’s books. His latest book, The One Truth, is set to be released on June 27th, 2023. In this episode, Dhru and Jon dive into:-What’s possible when you go from separation to oneness (2:23)-The five D’s (4:23)-Jon’s story of overcoming negativity (18:25)-How the duality of life promotes separation (27:56)-Quieting the mind to move toward oneness (31:35)-Spirituality as a guiding force into oneness (38:42)-How childhood wounds lead to separation (48:51)-The relationship between physical health, separateness, and oneness (56:21)-Ignorance as a sign of separation (1:04:20)-Daily action steps toward oneness (1:21:38)-The History of the Soul (1:39:37)-An early miracle that Jon experienced (1:44:50)-Shifting your perspective and becoming open to receiving (1:50:05)-How Jon’s religious beliefs shaped his and his family’s life (1:52:32)Also mentioned in this episode:-Heaven And Hell Are 'Not What Jesus Preached' -The Energy Bus-Preorder The One Truth here. -Positive University PodcastFor more on Jon Gordon, follow him on Instagram @jongordon11, YouTube @JonGordon11, and Facebook @jongordon, or through his website, jongordon.com.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.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.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Mind-Blowing Science of Manifestation with Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart

Season 2, Ep. 209

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, WHOOP, and BON CHARGE.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Tara Swart to talk about the power of manifestation and its impact on the brain.Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, former psychiatric doctor, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan. She is visiting senior lecturer at Kings College, London, and an executive advisor to some of the world's most respected leaders in media and business. She is the lead author of the award-winning book Neuroscience for Leadership and was named the world's first Neuroscientist in Residence at Corinthia Hotel, London. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Swart dive into:-Visualization and manifestation (2:19)-The role of gratitude in manifestation (4:16)-What fear-based media does to the brain (12:03)-Defining manifestation: what it is and is not (18:30)-How old stories shape the brain (27:53)-A mantra for overcoming self-doubt (42:17)-Cultivating awareness under pressure (47:32)-Merging meditation and mindfulness (59:25)-Creating an action board for manifestation (1:07:43)-Roadblocks that get in the way of taking action (1:19:31)-Lifestyle factors that contribute to manifestation and healthy aging (1:34:03)-Figuring out what you want to manifest (1:41:33)-How spiritual beliefs play into manifestation (1:48:03)-How to navigate grief and suffering (2:01:23)Also mentioned in this episode:-The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain-Dr. Tara Swart’s podcast, Reinvent Yourself-“When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it.” — The Alchemist-Click here to sign up for my weekly Try This newsletterFor more on Tara Swart, follow her on Instagram @drtaraswart, or through her website, taraswart.com. 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 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 your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get your first month free.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%.

Monday, May 29, 2023

The Top Signs and Signals You Aren't Aging Well: Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett on The Power of Mobility, Sleep, Fiber, and Protein

Season 2, Ep. 208

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough, Lifeforce, and ButcherBox.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Juliet and Kelly Starrett to discuss their practical, no-frills approach to promoting durability and mobility as we age.Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, podcaster, and professional whitewater paddler, winning three world championships and five national titles. Dr. Kelly Starrett consults with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, the US Olympic Team, elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces. Juliet and Kelly Starrett founded The Ready State fitness podcast and blog, San Francisco Cross Fit, co-authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound and the New York Times best-seller Built to Move. In this episode, Dhru, Juliet, and Kelly dive into:-Why the sit and rise test is a key marker of longevity (2:23)-The major milestones where declines in mobility start to happen (13:52)-The power of walking for longevity (23:57)-How to build up your sleep pressure (28:17)-Increasing your durability to aging (40:51)-Fundamentals for longevity that make the biggest impact (45:38)-Breaking free from diet culture and finding what works best for you (52:00)-The 800 grams of fiber challenge (56:08)-Why metabolic flexibility is the ultimate marker of a successful diet (1:18:50)-Recommendations for sleep (1:28:08)-Creating a movement-rich environment (1:33:11)-Mobility for everyday movement (1:42:33)-At-home tests for determining your range of motion (1:54:08)-Societal shifts for creating a healthier lifestyle for the next generation (2:00:48)Also mentioned in this episode:-Builttomove.com-Built to Move 21-Day Challenge-Get Kelly and Juliet’s latest book, Built to Move here. For more on Juliet and Kelly Starrett, follow The Ready State on Instagram @thereadystate, Facebook @TheReadyState, and Twitter @thereadystate.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.Lifeforce 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.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 2 lbs of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Root Causes of Memory Loss & How to Build an Alzheimer’s Resistant Brain with Dr. Dale Bredesen

Season 2, Ep. 207

Monday, May 22, 2023

The Toxic Truth About Sugar and Its True Impact on the Brain, Our Mitochondria, and Waistline with Dr. Robert Lustig

Season 2, Ep. 206

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, LMNT, and Joovv.Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig to talk about the impact of added sugar on mitochondrial health and metabolism and how to cut down on consumption on an individual and global scale. Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is also one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry, in part through his game-changing books. His latest work is Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Lustig dive into:-What to expect after you significantly cut down on added sugar (3:04)-The safest level of sugar to consume (8:12)-The effects of large amounts of sugar inside the body (33:21)-Sugar as the main driver of metabolic disease (40:06)-How mitochondrial health impacts metabolic health (44:30)-Eight drivers of disease and how to fight them (50:05)-Omega-3 fats for cellular health (57:45)-The role of omega-6 fats in creating health and disease (1:04:26)-Gut health as a primary source of chronic inflammation (1:10:15)-Should ultra-processed food be considered real food? (1:20:17)-Dietary recommendations for safe sugar consumption (1:32:51)-Recommendations for “safely” drinking alcohol (1:37:00)-Why the makeup of our calories matters (1:44:03)-Thin on the outside, fat on the inside (TOFI) (1:47:52)-The three sites of fat deposition in the body (1:50:18)-Findings from the SHINE study (1:56:36)-The Metabolic Matrix (feed the gut, protect the liver, and support the brain) (2:07:45)-Future directions for processed food and government policy (2:27:50)-Action items for reducing the added sugar in your diet (2:43:29)For more on Dr. Robert Lustig, follow him on YouTube @robertlustig, and his website, robertlustig.com. Also mentioned in this episode:-Get his book, Metabolical, here-The SHINE randomized controlled trial-Dr. Lustig’s new paper, The Metabolic MatrixInsideTracker 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.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.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.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Top Do's and Don'ts of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and Longevity with Thomas DeLauer

Season 2, Ep. 205

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough, WHOOP, BON CHARGE, and InsideTracker.This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with health and fitness educator Thomas DeLauer to discuss the myths, nuances, and benefits of intermittent fasting for metabolic health.Thomas DeLauer is an expert in diet, nutrition, and all things intermittent fasting. Thomas is best known for breaking down complex and nuanced health topics into simpler terms for his audience and for his open mindset toward challenging his own beliefs in the field of diet and nutrition. In this episode, Dhru and Thomas dive into:-What makes intermittent fasting underrated (2:12)-Real-life examples of metabolic flexibility (5:22)-Where Thomas’s beliefs about intermittent fasting have evolved (7:25)-The standard American approach to fasting (17:47)-How Thomas discovered fasting (26:36)-Tips and tricks to make fasting sustainable (30:05)-16:8 fasting (37:18)-Why tracking calories might be beneficial in the short term (41:11)-Do’s and don’ts of fasting for weight loss (49:02)-Fasting for longevity (55:36)-Common fasting mistakes (58:25)-Debunking fasting myths (1:15:11)-Stress as an overlooked area of health (1:22:47)-How our environment impacts our behaviors (1:38:30)Also mentioned in this episode:-@meowmeix Instagram account-5 Ways to Measure Fasting Effectiveness-Why Dr. Peter Attia Changed His Mind on FastingFor more on Thomas DeLauer, follow him on Instagram @thomasdelauer, YouTube @ThomasDeLauerOfficial, and through his website, thomasdelauer.com.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.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.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%.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.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Becoming Heart Attack-Proof By Protecting Your Endothelial Health

Season 2, Ep. 204

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.

Thursday, May 4, 2023

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

Season 2, Ep. 203

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.

Monday, May 1, 2023

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

Season 2, Ep. 202

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.