Dhru Purohit Show

Jessica Ortner, co-founder of The Tapping Solution and bestselling EFT author, explains how simple tapping signals safety to the nervous system. She breaks down the nine tapping points, the science showing cortisol reduction, and practical two-round practices for overwhelm. Conversations cover living in chronic survival mode, common overwhelm styles, and using tapping proactively for sleep, relationships, parenting, and performance.

Dr. Courtney Conley, a foot and gait specialist who founded Gait Happens and coauthored WALK, explains why walking is a powerful, underrated longevity tool. Short sentences cover gait speed as a vital sign, walking’s ties to brain health and dementia risk, how footwear and foot strength shape movement, and practical micro-walks and transition tips to restore function and add steps.

Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and women’s health author, breaks down how menopause reshapes the gut and drives weight gain, brain fog, inflammation and bone loss. She explores microbiome shifts, the microgenderome, butyrate and fiber, plus practical recovery steps, nervous system repair, and why midlife metabolic changes are really about cellular signaling.

Bill Gifford, journalist and author of Hotwired, explores how intentional heat and sauna use may reshape health and longevity. He discusses Finnish studies linking sauna to lower heart disease and dementia risks. Short, practical guidance covers how heat affects mood, sleep, exercise physiology, and cellular cleanup through heat shock proteins.

Dr. Eugene Lipov, an anesthesiologist and pain physician who pioneered the stellate ganglion block, discusses viewing trauma as a physical injury to the nervous system. He explores how trauma rewires nerves, the surprising discovery behind the so-called God Shot, who might benefit, links to chronic illness and aging, and the debates and research shaping this controversial treatment.

Dr. John La Puma, a board-certified internist, chef, and pioneer of Culinary and EcoMedicine, argues that modern indoor living harms health. He highlights how lack of outdoor light and nature raises risks for chronic disease, ages the body faster, and fuels “digital obesity.” He prescribes brief daily outdoor doses, gardening, and morning light rituals to restore biological signals and resilience.

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, neuro‑optometrist and founder of MyVisionFirst, helps optimize the eye‑brain connection to boost focus and resilience. He explores how screens create tunnel vision and brain fog. Short routines, peripheral training, movement and outdoor light are highlighted. Practical drills, vision training across ages, and links between visual health and long‑term cognition are discussed.

Sal Di Stefano, fitness expert and Mind Pump co-founder known for practical, behavior-first coaching, breaks down visceral fat and what truly moves the needle. He ranks the effects of hormones, sleep, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, strength training, GLP drugs, and walking. Short, clear takes on menopause, cortisol, testosterone, and high-leverage habits for sustainable fat loss.

Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist and performance expert focused on brain health across the lifespan, discusses how lifestyle shapes cognitive strength. He explores movement types that train different brain networks. He outlines the Movement Funnel and the three S’s—stimulus, supply, support. He highlights purpose, social connection, high-intensity training, and creative skill learning as key lifelong brain supports.

Jessie Inchauspé, founder of the Glucose Goddess and bestselling author who turns glucose science into practical habits. She explains how maternal blood sugar shapes fetal brain wiring, why choline and omega-3s matter for memory and attention, simple glucose hacks and protein pitfalls during pregnancy, plus practical tips for nausea, cravings, and building nutrient reserves before conception.