Dhru Purohit Show Podcast

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Poor posture doesnt just lead to stress and painit can also make you look older. So, how do we counteract this in todays modern, desk-bound world? Todays guest shares simple, effective habits you can build into your daily routine to help you stay vibrant, mobile, and pain-freeeven if you spend most of your day sitting.



Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Grant Elliott to discuss posture, back and neck pain, and the common misconceptions surrounding them. Dr. Elliott explains the importance of movement variability and staying active throughout the day, without falling into a fear-based mindset. He highlights what traditional practitioners often overlook when they rely solely on imaging, emphasizing the value of understanding a patients story and lifestyle to uncover the root causes of pain. Looking for simple exercises you can do at your desk? Dr. Elliott shares those, too. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to prevent or address back and neck pain.



Dr. Grant Elliott is the owner and founder of Rehab Fix, an online program designed to help people around the world overcome low back issues. He holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University. Dr. Elliott is passionate about teaching people how to relieve pain through better movement and self-reliancerather than dependency. Through his Online Low Back Program, he empowers individuals to take control of their recovery, believing that healing is most rewarding when people can do it themselves.



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

Exercises to reverse poor postureand how often to do them (00:11)



The impact of holding one posture for too long vs. staying mobile for optimal alignment (6:15)



How a hunched-over posture can age us faster than we realize (8:20)



Core principles and common myths about joint movement (13:45)



The ideal movement routine for long-term health (16:05)



Neck pain: causes and exercises that actually help (17:40)



How to address and relieve lower back pain (27:20)



Why standard imaging alone falls shortand the benefits of movement-based testing (30:36)



Red flags to watch for when choosing a provider (41:30)



Neck cracking, the truth about stretching, and picking the right pillow (45:32)



How diet and mobility are more connected than you think (52:36)



Why physical inactivity is the new smoking (1:01:36)



Stretches and postural tips to improve hip and lower back mobility (1:05:43)



Dr. Elliotts personal journey and what led him to this work (1:11:33)



What causes sciatica and how to handle muscle tension effectively (1:17:48)



The link between tight hips, lower back tension, and stubborn hamstrings (1:23:44)



Dr. Elliotts best advice for managing and preventing back pain (1:31:51)



Final takeaways and closing thoughts (1:37:13)



Also mentioned in this episode:

Vivobarefoot shoes



For more on Dr. Elliott, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and his Website.



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This episode is brought to you by Pique Life and Cozy Earth.



Navigating illnesswhether it's our own or that of someone we deeply loveis one of lifes greatest challenges. It can shake our foundations, test our resilience, and bring uncertainty to even the most grounded lives. But amid the struggle, illness also holds the potential to awaken usto deepen our understanding of the body, sharpen our intuition, and reconnect us to something greater than ourselves.



Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, were bringing you a special compilation episode featuring Dhrus conversations with top experts on near-death experiences and how these profound moments can become portals to healing, clarity, and deep self-discovery.



Anita Moorjani shares the life-changing lessons and mindset shifts she experienced during her coma, and how her near-death experience transformed the way she lives today.



Dr. Cynthia Li opens up about her journey with autoimmune illness and the limitations of a traditional medical system that often waits until symptoms are severe before taking action. She explains why its essential to create space between your identity and your diagnosis, and highlights the key pillars that guided her path to healing.



Anita Moorjani is a renowned author and spiritual speaker known for her transformative journey beyond the brink of death. Anita battled end-stage cancer before experiencing a remarkable near-death experience (NDE) that shifted her perspective on life. Her bestselling memoir, Dying to Be Me, chronicles her profound journey and miraculous healing.



Dr. Cynthia Li has practiced as an internist in settings as diverse as Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Francisco General Hospital, and St. Anthony Medical Clinic, serving the homeless. Her personal health challenges led her to integrative and Functional Medicine, and she currently has a private practice in Berkeley, CA. She is the author of Brave New Medicine: A Doctors Unconventional Path to Healing Her Autoimmune Illness.



In this episode, Dhru and his guests explore:

What Anita experienced during her coma and the feeling of unconditional love (2:40)



Lessons from beyond (9:40)



The freedom and challenge of returning to the status quo (14:51)



Dhrus personal story about the passing of a loved one (19:56)



When Dr. Li discovered she was suffering from an autoimmune condition (35:46)



The limitations of traditional diagnoses (43:56)



Why we need to create space between ourselves and our diagnosis (45:56)



One of the first steps Dr. Li took toward healing (52:23)



How she learned to tune into her intuition and let it guide her recovery (56:07)



The key pillars that played a crucial role in her healing (1:00:16)



The transformative impact of qigong on her journey (1:03:22)



Hitting rock bottomfor the second time (1:05:46)



Also mentioned:

Full episode with Anita Moorjani



Full episode with Dr. Cynthia Li



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This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, LMNT, and BiOptimizers.



Did you know that your judgmental thoughts—about both yourself and others—could be contributing to unhappiness, blocking joy, and even affecting your health? Most people don’t realize that these thoughts often stem from a fear of fully feeling and embracing the emotions that arise in certain situations. When we avoid those emotions, we remain stuck in patterns of judgment and disconnection. Today’s guest is here to help us break free.



Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Joe Hudson to explore how judgment, whether directed outward or inward, influences our thoughts, relationships, and overall well-being. Joe shares what leads us to have judgmental thoughts, the initial high it brings, and the vulnerable feelings that it covers up. Joe also shares the roadblocks that hold us back from being exactly who we want to be, as well as the common pattern of self-reliance, abandonment, and shame. It’s time to drop the judgment and reclaim your freedom.



Dubbed “the coach behind Silicon Valley’s unicorn CEOs,” Joe Hudson is one of the most in-demand mentors to top leaders at OpenAI, Apple, Alphabet, and beyond. With a background in venture capital and over 25 years of deep work across psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative traditions, Joe has crafted a radically different path to personal growth—one that goes far beyond traditional self-help. His approach rewires how people relate to themselves, dissolving internal blocks and unlocking sustainable high performance rooted in ease, clarity, and joy.



In this episode, Dhru and Joe dive into:

How self-judgment impacts our well-being and emotional regulation (00:15)



Why judging others feels good, the inner voice, and the impact of negative self-talk (5:16)



Are our judgmental thoughts contributing to physical disease in the body? (14:58)



Joe's personal journey and what he internalized from childhood (18:18)



Why the inner voice in your head is often wrong (24:13)



Judgment, shame, and guilt as key drivers of stress (30:51)



How do you want to be right now? (35:07)



How to deal with internal resistance (42:57)



The connection between abandonment and self-reliance (44:35)



Understanding the pattern of abandonment and how to address it (51:95)



Receiving unconditional love and building unconditional relationships (56:40)



An introduction to The Matrix Protocol (1:08:15)



What it means to live in the compassionate truth (1:20:12)



The hidden “protocol” of unhappiness (1:24:47)



Gratitude moments and shifting from lack to love (1:33:04)



How stress, lack of enjoyment, and negative self-talk threaten our well-being (1:43:31)



Where to find Joe’s work and resources (1:49:57)



For more on Joe, follow him on Twitter, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and his Website.



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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and Ollie.



Sugar is everywhere in the modern diet, and it's silently driving a massive wave of chronic illness. From insulin resistance and fatty liver to cognitive decline, the overconsumption of ultra-processed, sugar-laden foods has created a health crisis hiding in plain sight. As scientists uncover deeper connections between sugar, metabolism, and brain health, one thing is clear: this isn’t just about cutting calories—it’s about changing the way we eat to protect our long-term well-being.



Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re bringing you a special compilation episode featuring Dhru’s conversations with top experts on the connection between insulin resistance, fatty liver, and Alzheimer’s disease. 



Dr. Robert Lustig shares the impact of added sugar on mitochondrial health and metabolism. He also discusses what you can expect when significantly reducing the amount of added sugar in your diet, why the quality of your calories matters, and the fascinating ways our bodies store fat. 



Dr. Richard Johnson discusses his revolutionary new hypothesis on the link between fructose consumption and Alzheimer’s disease. Dhru and Dr. Johnson discuss the evolutionary mechanism behind fructose metabolism, insulin resistance, and weight gain, which has backfired due to its overconsumption.





In this episode, Dhru and his guests dive into:

What is leptin resistance (2:11)



Thin on the outside, fat on the inside (TOFI) (5:55)



The three sites of fat deposition in the body (6:47)



Key findings from the SHINE study (17:03)



The Metabolic Matrix: feed the gut, protect the liver, and support the brain (21:35)



Dr. Johnson’s hypothesis on the link between Alzheimer’s and fructose consumption (25:05)



The origins of Alzheimer’s: what’s happening in the brain (33:28)



Uric acid as a driver of fat accumulation, and its connection to gout, obesity, and other diseases (31:13)



The relationship between salt, dehydration, and fructose production (45:51)



How fructose increases our cravings for sugar (50:01)



The role of fructose in Alzheimer’s disease (56:56)



Also mentioned:

Full episode with Dr. Robert Lustig



Full episode with Dr. Richard Johnson



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This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Levels, and Branch Basics.



Alzheimer’s doesn’t begin at diagnosis—it starts decades earlier. That means the choices we make right now can have a major impact on our brain health down the line. But with so much conflicting health advice out there, how do you know what really moves the needle? Today’s guest cuts through the noise and shares the most effective, science-backed strategies to protect your brain, no matter your age.



Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes with neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola. Louisa shares the top three lifestyle factors that can influence our risk for Alzheimer’s disease. She helps us sort through the most current research and uncovers the biggest myths. She also shares the top two supplements that are critical for protecting brain health and the optimal prescription for exercise and resistance training. Looking to protect your brain health? Louisa shows us how.



Louisa Nicola, an Australian-born neurophysiologist and sports scientist, has made significant strides in the field of brain performance and human potential. In 2016, she founded Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm dedicated to optimizing brain health and performance for athletes, executives, and high performers. Louisa's innovative methods improve reaction times, decision-making, and mental acuity. Her vision is to expand Neuro Athletics' reach, empowering more individuals to achieve their full potential through enhanced brain function and mental resilience.



In this episode, Dhru and Louisa dive into:

The alarming increase in Alzheimer's disease despite genetics (00:33)



Why sleep is a critical factor in preventing disease (2:43)



The impact of a sedentary lifestyle on increasing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease and tips for beginners (17:47)



Physiology as we age (34:35)



Fundamental pillars of nutrition and the power of Omega-3 fatty acids (42:20)



Creatine for neuroprotection, energy, and reversing osteoporosis (54:02)



The biggest myth about Alzheimer’s disease (01:02:51)



What motivated Louisa to study Alzheimer’s disease (01:05:44)



Actionable steps you can implement to reduce your risk (01:08:50)



Implementing sauna into your routine to induce good stress (01:12:13)



Brain optimization beyond the fundamentals (01:15:12)



Social connections that power health (01:23:18)



Bigger muscles-better brain health (01:31:20) 



Also mentioned in this episode:

Omega Quant Test



Neuroathletics Instagram



Sleep Regularity as a Predictor of All-Cause Mortality Study 



For more on Louisa, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, or visit her Website.



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