Dhru Purohit Show

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One of the most overlooked drivers of your brain health, metabolism, and longevity isn’t your diet or exercise—it’s whether your body feels safe.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Jessica Ortner to explore how tapping can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and create lasting emotional and physical change. Jessica breaks down the science behind tapping and its ability to calm the body’s stress response. They dive into why so many people are stuck in chronic survival mode, how to recognize your own nervous system patterns, and the role of self-compassion in shifting those patterns. Jessica also shares a powerful tapping exercise to overcome feelings of “not being good enough,” along with practical ways to proactively use tapping for procrastination, relationships, and parenting.

For nearly two decades, Jessica Ortner has been helping people reduce stress, calm their minds, and feel more at home in their bodies. As a co-founder of The Tapping Solution, she has reached millions through bestselling books, transformative digital programs, and the leading EFT Tapping app, featuring thousands of guided sessions. Through her work—and the organization’s foundation—Jessica has helped bring practical, evidence-based emotional wellness tools to individuals, schools, and communities around the world.

In this episode, Dhru and Jessica dive into:

(0:00) Intro

(1:05) Who should try tapping?

(3:56) The Basics of Tapping

(6:41) Nine Basic Pressure Points

(12:42) How Tapping Helps with Stress Response

(20:03) The Science Behind Lowering Stress

(25:39) Living in Survival Mode

(31:58) Nervous System Patterns

(45:38) Feeling “Not Good Enough.”

(55:18) The Origin Story 

(1:01:45) Pre-Meditative and Proactive Practice

(1:08:07) Tapping for Couples, Kids, and Family Relationships

(1:10:20) Being Present and Finding Balance

(1:15:21) Trauma, Triggers

(1:18:45) Being More Honest About Emotions

(1:22:27) Helping Fight, Flight, or Shutdown Response

(1:24:59) Addressing Sleep Problems

(1:29:09) Jessica’s Final Thoughts and Advice

Also mentioned in this episode:


Rewired: The Breakthrough Tapping Method to Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Body, and Finally Feel at Ease


The Tapping Solution App


My ANTI-AGING Evening & Morning Routine To Look 18 Again (Living To 120+) | Bryan Johnson

For more on Jessica and The Tapping Solution, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok, Threads, or visit their Website.

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One of the strongest predictors of how long you’ll live has nothing to do with your labs or your workouts—but how you move every day. 

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with renowned foot and gait specialist Dr. Courtney Conley to unpack why walking may be one of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of health and longevity. Dr. Conley breaks down the science of walking as medicine and explains why foot health plays a far bigger role than most people realize. They dive into gait speed as a key indicator of longevity and challenge the idea that pain means you should stop moving. She also shares practical ways to improve how you walk, rethink your footwear, and recognize early signs that your body isn’t getting what it needs.

Dr. Courtney Conley is a leading foot and gait specialist and founder of Gait Happens, focused on helping people restore foot function and move without pain. She runs Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance in Colorado, where she specializes in improving gait mechanics and resolving foot issues. She’s also a founding member of the Healthy Foot Alliance, promoting natural footwear and stronger foot foundations. She is the coauthor of the book WALK: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity—One Step at a Time.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Conley dive into:

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Why Walking Matters

(2:04) The Prescription We All Need 

(4:08) The Surprising Link to Dementia Risk

(6:43) Preventing Chronic Disease

(8:49) Key Benefits of Walking

(11:06) Big Toe & Longevity

(18:04) Why Foot Pain Is So Common

(22:23) Walking Speed & Strength

(26:09) Lifestyle Impact of Walking

(29:56) Why You’re Walking Less Than You Think

(35:44) Simple Ways to Move More

(52:12) The Footwear Problem

(1:07:12) How to Walk Smarter 

(1:14:45) Pain & Movement Myth

(1:22:21) Your Body’s Early Red Flags

(1:24:50) Small Changes, Big Impact

(1:29:22) Final Takeaways

Also mentioned in this episode:


Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity―One Step at a Time

For more on Dr. Conley, follow her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or her  Websites: Gait Happens and Dr. Courtney Conley.

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Gut conversations around the changes happening in menopause aren’t discussed enough, and yet, they may explain why so many women suddenly feel like their body is working against them.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Cynthia Thurlow to unpack the seven big ideas around the gut transition during perimenopause and menopause. This conversation reveals how the gut becomes a central driver of aging, brain health, metabolism, and inflammation in midlife. Cynthia breaks down why so many women experience symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, and fatigue, how shifts in the microbiome and hormones are connected, and the overlooked role of compounds like butyrate, fiber, and circadian habits. She also shares her own wake-up call, the hidden signs of leaky gut, and the simple, high-impact strategies women can use to restore balance, protect their brain, and take back control of how they age.

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author, and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast. With over 25 years of experience, she’s a leading voice in intermittent fasting and women’s health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Her TEDx talk on intermittent fasting has over 15 million views. Her mission is to help women thrive through midlife and beyond. Her new book, The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond, releases on April 28, 2026.

In this episode, Dhru and Cynthia dive into:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:58) The hidden driver of aging that most people ignore

(4:08) Why menopause is a turning point for your gut

(6:42) What actually happens when you neglect your gut

(12:07) The two biggest disruptors wrecking your microbiome

(20:35) How to rebuild your gut without overcomplicating it

(24:53) The “microgenderome” and why it changes everything for women

(27:59) The gut crisis Cynthia didn’t see coming

(35:51) The signs you might have leaky gut (and what to do)

(39:59) What’s really setting your pace of aging

(43:46) Why pre-menopause is a brain shift, not just hormonal

(48:47) Why your fiber might be backfiring

(55:07) The surprising place bone loss actually begins

(1:04:45) Why body composition feels out of your control

(1:09:37) The simplest habit that impacts everything

(1:16:47) Important advice for navigating menopause

(1:22:08) The non-negotiable habits to double down on in midlife

Also mentioned in this episode:


The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond


The Step By Step Longevity Protocol this 72 Year Old Followed to Reverse Her Osteopenia, Build Muscle and Become the Oldest American Ninja Warrior


DEXA Scans 

For more on Cynthia, follow her on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts, and her Website.

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Heat isn’t just about comfort; it’s a powerful biological signal that can reshape your health from the inside out. When used intentionally, it may unlock benefits for your heart, brain, and mood that most people overlook.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with New York Times best-selling author Bill Gifford to explore the powerful and often overlooked role of heat in human health and longevity. Bill breaks down how sauna use may reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even depression, while offering practical, real-world guidance on how to use heat safely and effectively. This conversation goes beyond trends, unpacking the science of heat therapy, its cultural roots, and how simple habits can profoundly impact long-term health.

Bill Gifford is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Outlive and Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying). A veteran magazine writer and editor, he is deeply interested in extraordinary athletes and cutting-edge health science. He is a longtime contributing editor at Outside, and his work has appeared in Wired, Bloomberg Businessweek, Men’s Health, Bicycling, Slate, and The Best American Sports Writing.

In this episode, Dhru and Bill dive into:

(0:00) What if heat is the missing key

(0:28) The shocking Finnish data

(2:14) Ancient ritual to modern science

(4:21) The moment heat changed Bill’s life

(7:14) Why cultures prioritized sweating

(11:31) Slashing your risk of heart disease

(19:07) Heat for sleep, mood, and depression?

(29:24) The Alzheimer’s link

(34:09) “Mommy proteins” and brain cleanup

(36:02) How to sauna for your body

(38:35) Why humans evolved to sweat

(54:52) Amplifying the benefits of exercise

(56:25) The cost of constant comfort

(1:07:22) Sauna do’s and don’ts

(1:22:10) The numbers that change everything

(1:26:23) The basics most people miss

(1:28:50) Where to go deeper

Also mentioned in this episode:


Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger


Try This: 4 Fascinating (and wild) Things I’ve Come Across This Week

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What if trauma isn’t just something you feel but something physically happening inside your body? This episode challenges everything we’ve been told about PTSD and reveals a new way of thinking about healing.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Eugene Lipov to unpack a bold new perspective on trauma and why it may not be a mental health disorder, but a physical injury to the nervous system. Dr. Lipov explains what’s really happening in the body during PTSD, the hidden role of the sympathetic nervous system, and how trauma can quietly impact everything from aging and chronic disease to relationships and daily energy. He shares the unexpected discovery behind the Stellate Ganglion Block, often called the “God Shot,” and walks through how this procedure may rapidly reset the body’s stress response. Along the way, he dives into his personal story, the growing interest and skepticism around this approach, and what the latest research is beginning to reveal. 

Dr. Eugene Lipov is one of the world’s leading experts in treating symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and a pioneer in the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD. Shaped by a deeply personal history, growing up with a father suffering from PTSD and a mother who battled severe depression and ultimately took her own life, Dr. Lipov has dedicated his career to helping others heal from trauma and restore hope. In 2006, he introduced the use of SGB as a treatment for PTSD. The technique involves an injection of medication into a bundle of nerves in the neck and has been widely used for pain relief, hot flashes, and shingles, and is now emerging as a promising approach to alleviating symptoms of trauma.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Lipov dive into:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:08) The Idea That Could Change Trauma Treatment Forever

(4:05) What’s Really Happening Inside The Body During PTSD

(8:35) The Hidden Nerve System Driving Your Stress

(11:02) The Unexpected Discovery That Started It All

(22:21) Could This Work For You

(35:22) Why It’s An Injury And Not A Disorder

(39:05) Why The Current System Might Be Getting This Wrong

(45:57) What Actually Happens When This “Switch” Gets Flipped

(58:29) Why Trauma Might Be Aging You Faster Than You Think

(1:18:52) What The Latest Research Is Starting To Reveal

(1:25:23) Why People Call This The “God Shot”

(1:35:26) What More Doctors Are Starting To Notice

(1:42:02) The Risks You Need To Know Before Considering This

(2:00:06) What Dr. Lipov Changed His Mind About

(2:09:22) The One Thing He Wants Everyone To Understand

Also mentioned in this episode:


Brain on Fire: Doomscrolling, the Hidden Biology of Digital Life, and the Fight for Attention; The Science of Reclaiming Mental Health


It’s PTSI site 


Publications mentioned by Dr. Lipov


TEDx: PTSD to PTSI, An alternative perspective Dr. Eugene Lipov


Stellate Ganglion Block for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial


Department of Veterans Affairs Position on Effectiveness of Stelate Ganglion Block 


What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond with Dr. Bruce Greyson


Anita Moorjani on Her Top Lessons Learned from Her Near-Death Experience

For more on Dr. Lipov, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, or visit his Website.

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