Dhru Purohit Show

• 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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• Brand New Research on The Radical Benefits of Walking for Lowering Cholesterol, Body Fat, and Glucose, and Improving Your Mental Clarity with Greg Mushen

  This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, and Fatty15. While the “10,000 steps a day” idea came from a marketing company in Japan, that doesn’t mean walking itself is a gimmick. Today’s guest shares why he is so passionate about walking and the research that supports this accessible habit, one that can be incorporated into most people’s lives and lead to significant results and shifts in their health and wellness journey. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Greg Mushen to explore the profound benefits of walking as a fundamental aspect of health and wellness. Greg shares how walking can be more effective than medications for managing blood sugar. He explains why maintaining a high step count supports weight loss and mood regulation, and highlights the critical role walking plays in cardiovascular health. He also emphasizes the importance of fiber and potassium in the diet, the influence of genetics on health, and the benefits of personal experimentation in achieving optimal outcomes. The conversation reveals why walking, one of the most low-cost and accessible habits, could be the missing link to better health and why you’ll want to hear the data for yourself. Greg Mushen is a health researcher, writer, and systems thinker with a long career in the tech industry. After years of building and scaling technology products, he turned his focus to one of medicine’s biggest puzzles: why subsistence populations largely avoid chronic disease. His approach combines anthropology with modern science, connecting lipid kinetics, gut microbiome ecology, and evolutionary biology into a systems-level understanding of human health. A lifelong builder, whether in startups, overland rigs, or new health frameworks, Greg now approaches human healthspan as the ultimate engineering problem: resilience, adaptability, and longevity. In this episode, Dhru and Greg dive into:  The importance of doubling down on walking (1:10) Greg’s physical transformation through walking (9:31) Combining walking with resistance training (20:26) The link between lipid clearance, fat oxidation, and walking (26:25) Incorporating regular movement into daily life (27:45) Key comparisons between walking and running (34:08) Developing an elite VO₂ max (37:47) Vascular stiffening and endoPAT testing (41:47) Why fiber intake matters and how Greg increases intake (44:45) The role of genetics in cardiovascular health (58:43) The importance of potassium in the diet (1:08:15) Lessons from subsistence populations on chronic disease (1:14:02) Final thoughts and key takeaways (1:15:12) Also mentioned in this episode: Study on the Association of Daily Step Count and Step Intensity With Mortality Among US Adults Study on Postmeal Exercise Blunts Postprandial Glucose Excursions In People On Metformin Monotherapy Try This: 5 Things I Changed After Getting Genetic Testing Greg’s Chili Recipe For more on Greg, follow him on X/Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Substack. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, and Fatty15. Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU to get 30% off any order of Magenesium Breakthrough and find out this month’s gift with purchase. Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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