Dhru Purohit Show

• The Number 1 Weight Loss Mistake Most People Make and How to Create Lasting Changes Without Looking at the Scale

  This episode is brought to you by Branch Basics, iRestore, and Rula. Most people focus on quick fixes when it comes to losing weight, but lasting change takes more than just reducing the number on the scale. Today’s guest shares what it really takes to build sustainable habits and redefine your approach to health and fitness. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Adam Schafer. Adam shares the behaviors and motivations that drive long-term, sustainable change and how it all begins with a mindset shift around what fat loss should truly look like. He also dives into how unrealistic weight-loss goals can discourage real body composition change. Dhru and Adam discuss why it’s never too late to rethink your fitness goals and share personal experiences that highlight the power of improving overall metabolic health. Adam Schafer, an IFBB pro bodybuilder and founding member of Mind Pump Media, joins us today as a co-host of the popular Mind Pump podcast. He managed some of the largest fitness clubs in the Bay Area and, along the way, collected eight national certifications, as well as a pro card in bodybuilding. In this episode, Dhru and Adam dive into: Motivation to change behavior patterns for sustainable change (1:39) Mindfulness and mindset shifts that improve how you feel (7:38) Overcoming discouragement from unrealistic goals (09:45) Ginny MacColl, the Oldest American Ninja Warrior (18:04) How Adam trained his wife and what she discovered (21:27) Final thoughts and takeaways (25:21) Also mentioned: Full episode with Adam Schafer 10 Ways to Tackle Fat Loss Everyday Guide This episode is brought to you by Branch Basics, iRestore, and Rula. Right now, Branch Basics is offering 15% off the Premium Starter Kit; just go to branchbasics.com and use the coupon code DHRU. Make 2025 your cleanest, healthiest year yet with Branch Basics! Hair loss is frustrating. Give yourself the gift of hair confidence. For a limited time, my listeners get a huge discount on the iRestore Elite and irestore.com  with code DHRU.  Take the first step toward better mental health today. Head to Rula.com/DHRU to get quality care from someone who cares. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How Blood Sugar Control, Movement, Mindset, and Community Can Transform Your Experience Through Perimenopause with Dr. Mariza Snyder

  This episode is brought to you by One Skin and Momentous. Perimenopause is something nearly every woman will experience, yet many don’t recognize what’s happening until symptoms begin to disrupt daily life. This week, I asked my sisters, Kaya and Harshal, to sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder for an open and honest conversation about perimenopause. Together, they bring personal experience and curiosity to the discussion, unpacking what’s really happening in the body during this stage and how women can navigate it with more ease and support. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Kaya and Harshal sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder to discuss the perimenopause stage of life. Dr. Mariza explains the first signs of perimenopause, which can vary widely and affect the entire body well beyond the breasts and ovaries. She breaks down what happens inside the body during this transition, how it can lead to surprising changes in daily life, and the key tests that can help women navigate this phase while protecting their brain and metabolic health. Dr. Mariza also shares why stress management, community, and movement are essential tools for empowering ourselves through this time. Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert, and the author of nine best-selling women’s health books. Her newest book, The Perimenopause Revolution, breaks down the real reasons women often feel “off” in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, such as stubborn weight gain, brain fog, low energy, anxiety, and poor sleep, and provides a clear, proven roadmap to help them feel like themselves again. For over 15 years, Dr. Mariza has spoken worldwide on hormone and metabolic health, nutrition, and detoxification. She also hosts the top-rated Energized Podcast,  empowering women to become the CEO of their health. In this episode, Kaya, Harshal, and Dr. Snyder dive into:  Spotting the first signs of perimenopause (1:58) Menopause as the “second puberty” (07:10) Take the Are You in Perimenopause? quiz (09:15) Why your brain changes during menopause (14:04) Tackling shifting cycles & estrogen dominance (21:17) Muscle, body composition & strength in midlife (30:56) What to do if your metabolic markers are high (33:04) Hormones, sleep & circadian rhythm reset (39:25) Alcohol’s hidden impact on women’s hormones (47:01) Stress, self-care & the power of gratitude (48:40) The overlooked benefits of NEAT (55:46) How to thrive through perimenopause (01:10:13) Inside The Perimenopause Revolution (01:13:30) Also mentioned in this episode: The Perimenopause Revolution: Reclaim Your Hormones, Metabolism & Energy For more on Dr. Snyder, follow her on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Apple Podcasts, or visit her Website. This episode is brought to you by One Skin and Momentous. Right now, One Skin is offering my community 15% off; just go to oneskin.co and use the coupon code DHRU to save 15% and give your skin the scientifically proven, gentle care it deserves. Optimize your energy and mental clarity with the purest form of creatine, made by and used by the best, now available in convenient single-serve lemon flavor packets. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Hidden Habit Draining Your Energy and How to Eat for Better Blood Sugar Control

  This episode is brought to you by Pique Life and Masa Chips. For a long time, most people thought blood sugar only mattered if you had diabetes. But we now know it influences so much more: your energy, focus, mood, and ultimately your ability to live up to your highest potential. And there’s one thing that impacts all of these more than you might realize: glucose spikes. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Jessie Inchauspé. Jessie shares how and why switching to a savory breakfast can alter the trajectory of your day and energy. She also shares how a glucose roller coaster can create a false sense of energy and lead to brain fog, and how movement can help combat these fluctuations. Stabilizing your blood sugar isn’t just about diet, it’s about unlocking clearer thinking, balanced energy, and a steadier mind to help you feel and perform your best every day. Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into practical tips to help people enhance their physical and mental well-being. 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 this episode, Dhru and Jessie dive into: Why a savory breakfast helps you take control of your day (2:20) The glucose rollercoaster: false energy and brain fog (7:38) How movement supports blood sugar control (12:23) Muscles as allies for stable glucose and daily NEAT activity (18:00) Final thoughts (22:17) Also mentioned: Full episode with Jessie Inchauspé This episode is brought to you by Pique Life and Masa Chips. Right now, Pique Life is offering 20% off their Daily Radiance Liposomal Vitamin C plus a free beaker and frother when you go to piquelife.com/dhru. Ready to enjoy my favorite chips made with just three clean ingredients? Head to masachips.com/DHRU and use code DHRU for 25% off your first order.  Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Everyday Toxins Accelerating Aging and Damaging Your Mitochondria and How to Protect Your Cells for a Longer, Healthier Life with Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen

  This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Bon Charge, and Birch Living. When we think of mitochondria, we often think of them as the powerhouse of the cell, but they do so much more. Mitochondria are responsible for intricate functions like detoxification, immune defense, and cell signaling. Their health is directly tied to our overall health. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen to discuss why protecting our mitochondria is essential for long-term health. Dr. Daria reveals the top insults that damage mitochondrial function, such as air pollution, pesticides, and chronic stress, and explains how they’re linked to conditions like Parkinson’s disease. She also shares her groundbreaking research on aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 and emphasizes why, in today’s world, our mitochondria are under constant attack, making it more important than ever to reduce these burdens on the body. Dr. Daria Mochly-Rosen is the George D. Smith professor for translational medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is passionate about turning scientific discoveries into real-world treatments and helping people make informed health choices. She has founded three biotech companies and created SPARK, a program that focuses on translating scientific innovations to benefit patients. Following the success of the program at Stanford, which led to the formation of over fifty biopharmaceutical companies, SPARK now operates in dozens of universities around the world.  In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Rosen dive into:  What’s really hurting your mitochondria today (1:20) How air pollution, smoke and vaping chip away at your cells (2:40) The hidden danger of pesticides (9:00) Are we sensitive to electromagnetic frequencies? (17:55) Radiation’s surprising effect on your cells (22:45) The enzyme that could reveal your mitochondrial health (27:45) Should you worry about everyday radiation? (36:21) The control you do have over your health (41:51) Light, sleep, and mitochondria: the photobiomodulation link (42:46) Why chronic stress silently destroys mitochondria (47:16) The connection between mitochondria and aging (51:58) How exercise powers up your mitochondria (01:01:06) The secret of pairing endurance with strength (1:09:15) Fiber’s underrated role in mitochondrial health (1:14:21) Also mentioned in this episode: The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health For more on Dr. Rosen, follow her on LinkedIn or visit her Website. This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Bon Charge, and Birch Living. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to drinkLMNT.com/dhru today. Right now, Bon Charge is offering my community 15% off. Just go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use code DHRU to save 15%. Birch is exclusively offering my community 27% off their Birch Living mattress—just head to birchliving.com/dhru today. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Are You Taking Too Many Vitamins? The Critical Nutrients You Need and the Ones You Don’t Need As Much Of with Chris Kresser

  This episode is brought to you by Maui Nui and AquaTru. Getting the right nutrients is essential. But in today’s world, more isn’t always better. From vitamins to organ meats, Chris Kresser breaks down what we actually need, what we’re missing, and where we might be overdoing it. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Chris Kresser. He explains how the body naturally processes nutrients from whole foods compared to the impact of over-supplementation in our modern world. Chris highlights the importance of vitamin D, K2, and magnesium, as well as the benefits of organ meats and concerns surrounding bioavailability. Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., is cofounder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, founder of the Kresser Institute, and host of the top-ranked podcast Revolution Health Radio. A New York Times bestselling author and one of the most respected voices in Functional Medicine and ancestral health, Chris has trained over 2,000 clinicians worldwide. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist and has appeared in major outlets like Time, The Atlantic, NPR, and Fox.  In this episode, Dhru and Chris dive into: Which nutrients you can get too much of (1:57) Optimal vitamin D levels and the risks of over-supplementation (4:07) Vitamin K2 and magnesium in conjunction with vitamin D (11:01) Nutrient-rich organ meats and tips for adding them to your diet (12:41) Key nutrients missing from most diets (24:06) Calcium and bioavailability (27:29) Final thoughts (29:59) Also mentioned: Full episode with Chris Kresser Try This: 3 Overhyped Supplements—And What to Take Instead This episode is brought to you by Mau Nui and AquaTru. Right now, Maui Nui Venison is offering my listeners a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products. Just go to mauinuivenison.com/dhru to secure your access now, but hurry, supply is limited! Right now, AquaTru is offering my community $50 off their new shower filter. Ready to upgrade your shower? Visit dhrupurohit.com/shower to experience the AquaTru Shower difference.     Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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