Dhru Purohit Show

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with food activist Vani Hari, also known as Food Babe, to explore the fight to change our food system and why some of our most powerful choices start at home. Vani shares the story behind her campaign against artificial food dyes. She opens up about the political promises, setbacks, and corporate influence she witnessed through the MAHA movement, and why she believes food advocacy must cross party lines. We also discuss her new cookbook, Food Babe Feast, a collection of more than 100 celebration recipes that honors her family’s traditions.

Vani Hari is a food activist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of FoodBabe.com. Named one of Time magazine’s Most Influential People on the Internet, she has mobilized millions of consumers and pushed major food companies to improve their ingredients. She is the co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani and author of five books, including her newest, Food Babe Feast.

In this episode, Dhru and Vani dive into:

(00:00) The Making of the Cookbook

(8:11) What’s Changed in the Fight for Better Food?

(9:30) Why Vani Took Her Fight to Washington

(17:30) Taking on Kellogg’s on Its Home Turf

(21:00) Food Dyes, RFK, and the MAHA Vote

(25:11) Big Promises. Politics as Usual?

(29:36) Who Really Holds the Power in Washington?

(34:40) The Battle Over “Ultra-Processed”

(37:42) The Glyphosate Order Vani Didn’t See Coming

(48:36) Wellness Is Going Mainstream

(51:04) Was the MAHA Movement Used?

(58:30) Why Did RFK Back Trump’s Executive Order?

(1:11:00) Raising Kids Who Question What’s in Their Food

(1:15:07) A Healthier Holiday Feast

Also mentioned in this episode:

Food Babe Feast: More than 100 Real Food Recipes for Every Celebration

For more on Vani, follow her on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, or visit her Website.

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with Dr. Ellen Vora to explore why so many women have learned to second-guess themselves and what it takes to reconnect with their intuition. Dr. Vora shares how cultural expectations can disconnect us from our bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom. We explore the pressure to constantly do more, the importance of making space for rest and emotional expression, and how transitions like motherhood and menopause can invite us to rethink who we are and what we need. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself or struggled to trust your own voice, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on finding your way back.

Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the underlying causes of imbalance. Her clinical specialties include depression, anxiety, insomnia, adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, and digestive issues. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University.

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

(00:00) Reclaiming Feminine Wisdom

(3:00) An Acupuncture Awakening

(6:31) Why We Dismiss Magic

(8:33) Intuition Beyond Logic

(12:46) Listening to Your Body

(19:04) Presence and Personal Power

(25:54) Rest and Honoring Your Cycle

(30:37) Birth Control and Mental Health

(37:38) The Wisdom of Menopause

(44:53) Exploring Consciousness and Mystery

(50:51) Spirituality, Grief, and Belief

(53:11) The “Chill Girl” Trap

(57:45) Boundaries and Burnout

(1:01:35) Helping Without Losing Yourself

(1:05:01) Social Media and Women’s Identity

(1:11:15) Don’t Miss the Magic

Also mentioned in this episode:

Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist's Case for Magic

The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response

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

Did A Doctor Discover LIFE AFTER DEATH?

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we are revisiting an episode with quadruple board-certified physician Dr. Roger Seheult to explore an often-overlooked pillar of health: light. With flu season getting an early start, it’s a timely conversation about emerging research on how sunlight and infrared light may support immune function, mitochondrial health, and brain health, and why modern life leaves so many of us missing out. Dr. Seheult shares simple ways to bring more natural light into our daily routines and explains how sunlight, nutrition, exercise, and rest work together to support long-term well-being.

Dr. Roger Seheult is a quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care, and sleep medicine. He serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at UC Riverside and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. He practices at Optum California as a critical care, pulmonary, and sleep specialist, directs a sleep lab, and serves as Medical Director for the Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program. He is also the co-founder of MedCram, whose CME-accredited medical education videos are used by hospitals, medical schools, and millions of clinicians worldwide.

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

(00:00) Introduction

(1:39) The overlooked “nutrient” your body is starving for

(6:10) How infrared light supercharges your mitochondria

(9:56) The hidden link between light and cognitive decline

(13:35) COVID-19 treatment with light therapy

(16:22) Healing power of sunlight

(26:07) Why low sunlight may drive weight gain and obesity

(40:21) The surprising reason flu season even exists

(52:45) Eight Laws of Health

(1:03:49) Morning light hacks when you can’t get outside

(1:06:58) Benefits of leaving windows open

(1:10:30) Beating the afternoon slump

(1:16:17) Red light devices and their limitations

(1:23:57) Light Deficiency: The Modern Scurvy

(1:26:37) Final takeaways to reboot your relationship with light

Also mentioned in this episode:

Longer wavelengths in sunlight pass through the human body and have a systemic impact which improves vision

Cardiopulmonary and hematological effects of infrared LED photobiomodulation in the treatment of SARS-COV2

Higher ultraviolet light exposure is associated with lower mortality

Brighter nights and darker days predict higher mortality risk

For more on Dr. Seheult, follow him on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or visit his Website.

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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with my sister, writer, and nutritionist Kaya Purohit, to share the top three things we’re doing to help our parents stay healthy as they age. We discuss our dad’s challenges with knee osteoarthritis and hearing aids, the changes our mom has experienced since starting strength training, and why shifting food habits can feel like changing your identity. Along the way, we explore the role of protein, movement, and hearing health in healthy aging and why community and connection are essential to making these changes stick. If you’re looking to support a loved one’s health or make lasting changes to your own, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Dhru and Kaya dive into:

(00:00) Introduction

(2:11) Why Changing Your Diet Can Feel Like Changing Your Identity

(4:26) Supporting Your Aging Parents’ Health

(9:46) The Best Breakfast Foods for Gut and Brain Health

(10:45) How to Reduce Visceral Fat

(13:38) The Role of Social Connection in Health and Longevity

(20:15) Why Protein Matters for Healthy Aging

(24:46) The Benefits of Working with a Personal Trainer

(29:25) Building Stronger Glutes, Hamstrings, and Calves

(30:40) Can You Reverse the Aging Process?

(35:08) The Surprising Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

(42:00) Protecting Your Hearing as You Age

(47:09) Final Thoughts and Practical Takeaways

Also mentioned in this episode:

Try This - 3 Things My Parents Are Doing to Stay Healthy in Their 70s

Try This - Scientific Way to Lose Visceral Fat

Framingham Heart Study (FHS)

Hearing loss promotes Alzheimer’s disease

iPhone Headphone Safety

For more on Kaya, follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn. For more on Beeya Wellness: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

For more on Dhru: Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and KOMI.

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This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Our Place, Branch Basics, and Dose.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting a favorite episode with my personal cardiologist, Dr. Michael Twyman, on overlooked heart disease risk factors and how diet, exercise, sunlight, sleep, and stress management support your arteries. He also walks through my lab results, from genetics and cholesterol to ApoB and omega-3 levels, to show what a personalized approach to heart health can look like.

Dr. Michael Twyman founded Apollo Cardiology in St. Louis, Missouri. He combines conventional cardiology with functional medicine, mitochondrial optimization, and cutting-edge biohacking to help patients understand and reduce their cardiovascular risk. With an integrative approach that goes far beyond standard care, Dr. Twyman has helped hundreds of patients take control of their heart health.

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

(00:00) Introduction

(6:28) The Biggest Myths in Cardiology

(10:09) What Heart-Risk Markers Can and Can’t Tell You

(15:56) Heart Disease and the Health of Your Artery Lining

(24:13) Is LDL Cholesterol Really Good or Bad?

(31:04) What’s Damaging Your Blood Vessels?

(35:19) Light Exposure: The Overlooked Piece of Health

(38:34) The Connection Between Light, Mitochondria, and Your Heart

(56:28) Why Sleep Quality Matters for Your Heart

(1:01:30) The Role of Stress in Heart Health

(1:08:34) Beyond Cholesterol: Protecting Your Artery Lining

(1:10:41) A Deep Dive Into Dhru’s Heart-Health Lab Results

(1:43:21) Plant-Based Eating and Lipids: Why Individual Responses Matter

(1:48:17) Finding the Right Treatment for You

Also mentioned in this episode:

Sleep Master Class: How Poor Sleep Makes Us Hungry, Disrupts Our Blood Sugar, And Increases Our Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease with Dr. Sunjya Schweig

Boston Heart Diagnostics

Cleerly Test

For more on Dr. Twyman, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or visit his Websites: Dr. Twyman and Apollo Cardiology.

For more on Dhru: Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, and KOMI.

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