Dhru Purohit Show

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.

Dr. Jason Fung, nephrologist and bestselling author known for work on fasting and obesity. He argues hunger and hormones—not willpower—drive weight gain. Short, punchy sections explore three types of hunger, a body “fat thermostat,” how ultra-processed foods hijack hormones, GLP-1 drugs’ role, and three rules to reset hunger naturally.

Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neurologist from Johns Hopkins and Harvard focused on memory and successful aging. He explains why brain decline is on a spectrum and often preventable. Short, practical strategies cover exercise, sleep, nutrition, mindset, brain training, and the surprising link between hearing loss and memory. Hear stories of measurable recovery and a five-pillar approach to strengthen the brain at any age.

Dr. Satchin Panda, circadian biology researcher and Salk Institute professor known for time-restricted eating and melanopsin discovery. He explores how light and sleep timing shape brain repair and dementia risk. He explains why meal and medication timing matter, how exercise aids detox and cancer resilience, and offers simple circadian habits to try.

Michael Easter, New York Times bestselling author who explores practical, science-backed health and behavior ideas. He explains why humans evolved to carry weight and how adding load to walks boosts calorie burn, bone density, and strength. Learn simple ways to start, gear tips, progression advice, and how weighted walking builds resilience, mental clarity, and social connection.

Dr. Mindy Pelz, a New York Times bestselling author and women's health educator focused on hormones and lifestyle medicine. She reframes menopause as a neurological and cultural transformation. Topics include brain pruning and leadership, neurochemical shifts that reshape priorities and relationships, metabolic and fasting strategies for midlife, and how partners can support this reinvention.

Dr. Nicole McNichols, a University of Washington human sexuality professor and author, explains why sexual pleasure matters for health and relationships. Short takes cover links to longevity, immunity, sleep, and cognitive health. She outlines a hierarchy of sexual needs, practical fixes for mismatched desire, and easy ways to revive connection through novelty, planning, and better communication.

Dr. Diana Hill, psychologist, ACT trainer, and author of Wise Effort, teaches compassion-driven tools to build psychological flexibility. She explores why pushing harder often backfires. Short, sharp topics include hidden mental traps that drain energy, wise effort versus forcing change, misaligned goals that exhaust you, and how aligning strengths with values restores vitality.