Dhru Purohit Podcast

Have you ever felt symptoms, visited your doctor, run a plethora of tests, only to be told that everything is “normal”? This is far too common. When it comes to optimal health, there’s more to it than a few blood tests that look at reference ranges based on the average person. Dr. Mary Pardee walks us through exactly what’s wrong with traditional tests and what we can do to create optimal health.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Mary Pardee, a naturopathic medical doctor and a certified Functional Medicine doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients across the world from the comfort of their homes. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Mary dive deep into a holistic and functional approach to overall wellness. Dr. Mary covers everything from hormones to cardio-metabolic health, general physical exams, blood work, and the difference between healthspan and lifespan. She introduces the idea of “optimal” ranges and explains how this can be quite different from “reference” ranges when it comes to wellness. They cover 13 different health areas so you can know exactly which tests your doctor should run and exactly where your results should be. This episode is everything you ever wanted to know about assessing your overall health and how to truly feel optimal.In this episode, we dive into: The Functional Medicine approach to a patient who is experiencing symptoms but has blood work all “within normal limits” (5:15) Understanding the difference between healthspan and lifespan (7:07) How to work with your doctor to get the answers you need (11:50) 13 markers of optimal health and exactly what to look for: 1. The importance of general appearance (13:40)2. Vital signs (16:20)At home devices to measure HRV (21:41)3. General physical exam (25:03)4. Neurological system and exam (33:45)5. Muscular system (39:57) Explaining what “reference ranges” means when it comes to lab work (41:30) A deep dive into nutrients (43:51) What tests can be run to determine micronutrient levels (53:43) 6. Cardiovascular health (56:08)7. Metabolic tests (1:05:52)8. Hormones (1:12:35)9. Immune function and tests (1:36:17)10. Detox system (1:39:17)Mitochondrial health (1:43:39)11. Genetics (1:48:03)12. Neurological system and health (1:52:22)13. Anti-aging (1:52:46)How to learn more about working with Dr. Mary (1:57:13)For more on Dr. Mary, be sure to follow her on Instagram @dr.marypardee, check out her website here, or to schedule an appointment with her, click here. You can check out her OneCommune course on gut health here. For a comprehensive report of the reference ranges mentioned during this podcast, click here.You can also check out Dr. Hyman’s OneCommune course, Hacking Your Healthcare. For more on Dr. Ben Lynch, listen to this podcast or check out his book Dirty Genes. Special Offering:Dr. Mary is offering a complimentary Immune Education Virtual Zoom call Tuesday, April 28th, at 12:00 pm PST. This call will focus on natural immune support, herbs, vitamins, minerals, and lifestyle changes that can support you and your family during this time as well as a Q&A session. If you are unable to make the scheduled webinar time, you will be sent a recording of the call to view at your convenience. Sign up here: https://www.modrnmed.com/immunesignupSponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AquaTru Water Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether your children are grown or brand new, parenting alone is hard. Add in an unprecedented pandemic, and it can feel nearly impossible and quite overwhelming. However, family therapist Jennifer Kolari teaches us how to build strength in our relationships through connection, even in times of uncertainty.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru talks to Jennifer Kolari, a Child and Family Therapist and one of the nation’s leading parenting experts. She is the founder of Connected Parenting and the author of Connected Parenting: How To Raise A Great Kid and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really) Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting.In this episode, Dhru and Jennifer discuss the rise in childhood anxiety, especially during times of global crises, and what parents can do to help “CALM” their children. They talk about how some types of anxiety can actually be beneficial and what to do when anxiety becomes problematic. Jennifer tells us about the difference between living in fear and living in love and what we can do to be aligned with love. She gives us practical tips to help calm, comfort, and connect with our children, loved ones, friends, and partners. In this episode, we dive into:-Why anxiety is increasing in children (4:22)-How we parent differently these days (7:40)-How essential play is to child development (10:10)-Anxiety is actually a good thing (14:46)-How to tell the difference between useful anxiety and useless anxiety (17:10)-What are things parents can do to help our child through anxiety (19:57)-More about connected parenting (25:25) -How to parent kids in today's world with increased knowledge and technology (28:20)  -How to approach parenting a child with anxiety or other issues using the CALM technique (30:43)-Teaching love versus fear (42:41)-How school systems contribute to anxiety (49:41)-What to do when caregivers have different parenting styles (54:37)-How to navigate bullying (1:00:35)-Delving deeper into love and fear (1:06:18)-How to use the CALM technique on yourself (1:17:12)-More techniques to help calm anxiety (1:21:10)-The role medications could play in mental health (1:31:04)-Other resources on anxiety (1:35:35)-Questions from Dhru's nephew Jaimin (1:37:10)-What's important to remember if you or your kids have anxiety (1:41:17)-Additional resources and how to learn more about Jennifer (1:44:30)-How Jennifer re-created her village when her family made a big move (1:47:00)For more on Jennifer, you can find Jennifer’s books right here: Connected Parenting: How To Raise A Great Kid and You’re Ruining My Life! (But Not Really) Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting, and be sure to check out her podcast, Connected Parenting with Jennifer Kolari, right here. You can learn more about Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) in this podcast.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AquaTru Water Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey podcast community, Dhru here to bring you a special bonus podcast episode. I was recently interviewed on my good friend Antonio Neve’s podcast, The Best Thing, and I wanted to share it with you. In this episode, Antonio poses the question, “What is the best thing that’s ever happened to you that isn’t a traditional marker of success?” which is the premise of his amazing podcast.My answer? Not fitting in.It’s like my favorite quote by Joseph Campbell: “We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” When you don’t fit in, you have an opportunity to step into the life you were meant to live. I ask, what is the world I want to fit into and how do I create it for myself? If you want to hear more, tune into this episode!Be sure to check out more on my friend Antonio by following him on Instagram @theantonioneves, Twitter @theantonioneves, Facebook @theantonioneves, his website here, and his podcast here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever heard of the term “adrenal fatigue”? We commonly associate this term with the feelings of extreme fatigue, hormonal dysregulation, and other physical symptoms that can occur from chronic stress. Dr. Zandra Palma feels that this term is actually inaccurate but that we can look to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis for the cause of these discomforts. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru talks to Dr. Zandra Palma, a Functional Medicine physician with a background in internal medicine and anesthesiology. Her interest in root-cause medicine began in college when she studied human evolutionary biology at Harvard University. Zandra attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She wrote her thesis in the field of contemplative care after an apprenticeship with New York Prespetarian Hospital Chaplain Seigan Glassing, who taught her how to integrate mindfulness-based practices into the care of terminally ill patients. She completed her Functional Medicine training in the Kresser Institute’s ADAPT fellowship.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Palma talk all about the importance of the HPA axis and how if these systems experience dysfunction, it can affect every aspect of your health. More importantly, Dr. Palma discusses how to support your HPA axis, reduce stress, sleep better, and feel great. While HPA dysfunction affects many different systems and has a multitude of symptoms, even if you’re not affected, the first steps to recover and begin healing can benefit everyone. “Soft” interventions, like massage, meditation, sleep, rest, relaxation, and self-care can play a significant role in getting your stress under control and supporting your HPA axis.In this episode, we dive into:-Description of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and why the term "adrenal fatigue" is not accurate (2:08) -Events that cause HPA dysfunction (7:00)-Symptoms of HPA dysfunction (9:37)-What happens when our stress response system is always "on" (11:20)-What conventional medicine doctors learn about the HPA axis in medical school (18:55)-An example of a patient with HPA axis dysfunction (20:28)-How to begin diagnosing HPA dysfunction (22:28)-How the thyroid, gonads, and HPA axis are connected (25:41)-How Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) affect the HPA axis (31:10)-Where to start when assessing HPA axis dysfunction (32:41) -The powerful benefits of "soft interventions" (38:36)-How stress affects your blood sugar more than what you eat (43:45) -How more is not always better when it comes to exercise (45:11)-What in your environment can affect your inflammation levels and HPA axis (48:03)-How crucial sleep is to supporting your adrenals (52:30)-More about the study of evolutionary biology (57:44)-How to find out more about Dr. Zandra (1:05:13)For more on Dr. Zandra, be sure to follow her on Instagram @zandrapalma_md, on Parsley Health’s IG @parsleyhealth, and on Facebook @zandra.palma. Check out her website here and learn more about Parsley Health’s Care Anywhere program here.To learn more about Ziva Meditation, listen to this podcast and check out the website here. For more podcasts on the topic of mold, check out this one. For more podcasts on ACEs, listen to this one, and to find the ACEs quiz, go here. To find out more about Grounded Beauty, visit this website.To learn more about Dr. Zandra’s favorite books, check out A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield, Buddha in Blue Jeans by Tai Sheridan, and You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hahn.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AquaTru Water Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our closest relationships look a bit different these days. Our partners went from companions to our best friend, our therapist, our co-worker, and sometimes our parent or additional child at times. We are with them 24/7 navigating a global crisis all while doing our best. And it can be hard. Marriage and Family Therapist Michael Latimer is helping couples and families not only survive these times, but thrive. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru talks to Michael Latimer, who has incorporated cognitive-behavior techniques, mindfulness practice, narrative therapy, attachment theory, and the Gottman Method into his over 15 years experience as a therapist. He uses these approaches to help couples strengthen their friendship, repair after a fight, and compromise without giving up core needs.In this episode, Dhru and Michael talk all about how to communicate in a way that creates connection instead of discourse. They discuss building relationships and using this time of social isolation to strengthen bonds and make repairs and how to both meet your partner’s needs and meet your own. In this episode, we dive into:-What are the stressors that couples are encountering during this unprecedented times (2:40)-How our personalities change during stressful times (6:50)-A stress-relieving exercise (15:20)-How to deal with a partner who did not grow up in a household with good communication (20:50)-The importance of making repairs in relationships (31:45)-What a gratitude practice looks like in relationships (33:55)-What are love maps? (36:15)-How to carve out alone time in our schedules even when we are together 24/7 (literally) (42:30)-How can people with avoidance attachment styles cultivate connection during this time? (48:20)-Why couples don't necessarily need to be 50/50 all the time (1:00:33)-The importance of self-talk (1:03:50)-The difference between traditional therapy and those trained in the Gottman Method and the importance of therapy (1:11:30)-How to learn more about Michael (1:18:00)For more on Michael, visit his website here.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big Idea Tuesday “The real question is: Are you putting your ass where your heart wants to be?” - Steven Pressfield challenges you to put intention into your goals, dreams, ambitions, etc. In a more challenging state than ever, it’s so important to check in on our mental health, focus on self-care, and continue to create goals.In today’s minisode, Dhru discusses the importance of goal setting during this time of social isolation. He shares two main ideas:1) The power of time-blocking2) The “one thing” approachThis information is so important. I hope you tune in and find yourself inspired. (Remember: being inspired and having dreams, ambitions, and passions are empty without action!)Mentioned in this episode: The War of Art by Steven PressfieldInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Whatever you ask for, you get more of.” My friend Jim Kwik mentions that our lives are kind of like Facebook filters. If you start clicking on ads for cat videos, more cat videos appear on your feed. So, if you allow your mind to focus on thoughts of feeling inadequate or incorrect ideas, the more limited, restricted, and boxed-in you’ll become.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Jim Kwik, the founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. Jim’s cutting-edge techniques, entertaining presentation style, and impressive brainpower feats have made him a frequent and highly sought-out trainer for top organizations. He is the host of the acclaimed Kwik Brain podcast, which is consistently the #1 training show on iTunes. In this episode, Dhru and Jim talk about how to become limitless. People tend to put themselves into boxes and create rules and limits that can cut into our true potential. When we allow ourselves to live by these rules, such as “I’m not good at remembering names,” or “I’m not good at math,” or “I’m not good at saving money,” our brain believes these rules as truth and we have no choice but to follow them. Dhru and Jim cover exactly how to break free from these arbitrary rules and limits and truly become limitless. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AirDoctor Air Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterIn this episode, we dive into:-Jim Kwik's personal story (1:27)-Core beliefs that Jim had to let go of in order to overcome his limitations (15:58)-Mindset: The first circle of being limitless (22:48)-How to overcome negative self-talk (26:30)-What is available after mastering mindset (31:45)-Motivation: The second circle of becoming limitless (35:03)-Motivation formula (37:37)-Passion versus purpose (39:30)-An example of a small, simple step (49:45)-Method: The third circle of becoming limitless (54:48)-Benefit of learning how to learn (59:15)-Why you shouldn't touch your phone for the first 30 minutes when you wake up (1:01:02)-When we inherit incorrect ideas, they hold us back (1:08:45)-Example of how our brain looks for validation for our limiting thoughts (1:13:30)-Jim's dominant question today (1:17:16)-Special promotion for viewers and action plan (1:20:50)-The power of self-care (1:23:00)-How to learn more about Jim Kwik (1:25:00) For more on Jim, be sure to follow him on Instagram @JimKwik, on Facebook @JimKwik, and on Twitter @JimKwik. Check out his website here, podcast here, and learn more about his book, Limitless, here. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AirDoctor Air Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you want to do before you die? In 2006, Ben Nemtin and his group of friends set off to make a movie about completing their bucket list. Creating an epic list of 100 things to do before they died, Ben and his friends bought a barely-running RV and traveled across the country attempting to check items off their list while helping others complete their own. Though the movie was never made, their journey to discover what truly matters in life was the ultimate bucket list item.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru talks to Ben Nemtim, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show ever on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, and NBC News. President Obama called Ben and The Buried Life “inspiration for a new generation” and Oprah declared their mission “truly inspiring.” In this episode, Dhru and Ben talk about how to live a life without regrets. Ben shares his experience filming The Buried Life and how this led him to write What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? They discuss the importance of being intentional with goals, how to respond to roadblocks, and how to keep aspirations relevant. You’ll hear how to create your own bucket list and keep what’s truly important at the forefront of your mind.In this episode, we dive into:-The biggest regrets most people have when they get to the end of their lives (3:18)-Ben's core life crisis that shaped his journey (5:40)-How MTV's The Buried Life show was created (9:52)-How Ben's family responded to him dropping out of school and how to approach people who are "dream killers" (15:15)-What’s in Ben's mental health toolkit (19:38)-How to redefine your bucket list (21:26)-How helping other people with their bucket list creates connection and increases your own well-being (29:19)-The ripple effect of happiness when you pursue your deepest goals and dreams (35:40)-How creating accountability around personal goals makes you exponentially more likely to accomplish them (54:37)-How to approach roadblocks (1:00:20)-The 5 steps formula to accomplishing goals on your bucket list (1:04:40)-How to check back in with your bucket list and how your bucket list is different from your to-do list (1:18:30)-How and why to create a family or shared bucket list (1:24:00)-What two items are left on Ben's original bucket list and where to find out more about Ben (1:34:44)For more on Ben, be sure to follow him on Instagram @bennemtin, on Facebook @bennemtin, and on YouTube @bennemtin. Check out his website here and learn more about his book, What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?, here. Also mentioned during the podcast are the books, Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bonnie Ware and The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AirDoctor Air Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the biggest buzz words being thrown around during this time of uncertainty is “immune function.” People are suddenly interested in how to support their immune systems and how the coronavirus can hijack the immune system to create a potentially-deadly cytokine storm. So, on today’s podcast, we dive deep into the immune system to ultimately answer the question: What exactly is the immune system?On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks with the father of Functional Medicine, Jeff Bland PhD. Dr. Bland is the Founder and President of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and is an internationally recognized leader in the nutritional medicine field for over 35 years. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition where he is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the Association for Clinical Biochemistry.Dr. Bland has authored five books on nutritional medicine for the healthcare professional and six books on nutrition and health for the general public including The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life. He is also the principal author of over 120 peer-reviewed research papers on nutritional biochemistry and medicine.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bland discuss the importance of gut health for overall immune function. We know that being over a certain age can increase the risk for contracting or experiencing complications from COVID-19; we also know that gut health is essential in rejuvenating your immune system and that this is something people of all ages can work on. They also cover how vital your nutritional status is and compare it to a rainforest—the more diversity, the more stability—and how now, more than ever, is the time to focus on eating whole, real foods and not food-like substances.To read Dr. Bland’s article, “Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic”, click here. You can visit Dr. Jeff Bland's personal website or the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute here. Be sure to follow Dr. Jeff Bland on Instagram here.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Learned fear can be overcome When you realize the voice inside your head Is not yoursIt’s an imitation of the voices from beforeRepeating on a loop inside your quiet coreAnd you can’t tell the differenceCause it sounds the sameBut trust me when I tell youMost of what you thinkIs from somebody else’s brain”-IN-QOn today’s Broken Brain Podcast our host, Dhru, talks to IN-Q, a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He's inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined. In this episode, Dhru and IN-Q talk about his journey of becoming a poet, songwriter, and rapper. IN-Q shares about his book, Inquire Within, which is a poetic journey through his life and experiences, contemplating universal issues of love, loss, forgiveness, transformation, and belief. They discuss how our greatest pain can be our greatest teacher, how to turn failure into power, and how to break through the stories that we create for ourselves. And you know community is always one of my favorite topics—they get into the importance of building community, especially in pursuit of our goals and dreams.In this episode, we dive into:-“Learned Fear,” a poem by IN-Q (2:59)-How learned fear can hold you back (7:31)-The insecurities IN-Q had growing up that made him who he is today (10:49)-When we internalize pain we create sickness in our body (11:27)-What is was like for IN-Q being raised by a single mother and growing up without a father (12:52) -Why we look outside of ourselves for validation (23:23)-Why you should start before you’re ready (25:48)-“Evidence,” a poem by IN-Q (31:52)-Understanding the difference between ideas and ideologies (35:10)-How pain can be our greatest teacher (42:25) -Tools that have helped IN-Q in his life (51:36)-How to embrace the artist within (1:00:52)-“What If,” a poem by IN-Q (1:06:40)-Where to learn more about IN-Q (1:23:41)For more on IN-Q, be sure to follow him on Instagram @inqlife, on Facebook @inqlife, and on YouTube @inqonline. Check out his website https://in-q.com. You can find his book, Inquire Within, right here.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AquaTru Water Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All this week we are sharing special episodes (some old, some new) to help our community navigate these challenging times.Today's episode is a modified version of a past episode with Dr. Joan Rosenberg on the topic of how to cope with anxiety and other unpleasant feelings.Here are the original show notes from the episode:What often blocks most people from success and feeling capable in life is the ability to experience, move through, and handle unpleasant feelings, such as sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration, and vulnerability. Knowing how to deal with intense, overwhelming, or uncomfortable feelings is essential to building confidence, emotional strength, and resilience. Yet when we distract or disconnect from these feelings, we move away from confidence, health, and our desired pursuits, ultimately undermining our ability to fully realize our ambitions.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru, talks to Dr. Joan Rosenberg, a psychologist who is known as an innovative thinker, acclaimed speaker, and trainer. She is a professor of graduate psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, CA, and is a two-time TEDx speaker and member of the Association of Transformational Leaders. Dr. Rosenberg has been featured in the documentary I Am, The Miracle Mindset, Pursuing Happiness, and The Hidden Epidemic. She’s been seen on CNN’s American Morning, the OWN network, and PBS, as well as appearances and radio interviews in all of the major metropolitan markets. Her latest book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity, was released this past February. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Rosenberg talk about how to work through unpleasant feelings, and how to build emotional strength to create the life of your dreams. They discuss why worrying about what other people think of you is really just a distraction from feeling vulnerable, and why harsh self-criticism is one of the most destructive things we can do to ourselves. They also talk about why speaking your truth is the most important action to take to cultivate confidence, authenticity, and resilience. For more on Dr. Joan Rosenberg, be sure to follow her on Instagram @drjoanrosenberg, on Facebook @drjrosenberg, and on Twitter @drjoanrosenberg. Check out her website https://drjoanrosenberg.com. You can find her book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity, right here - https://www.90secondsbook.comLastly, here is a bonus gift from Dr. Rosenberg: https://drjoanrosenberg.com/gift.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In light of current world events, many people are experiencing abrupt financial insecurity. Whether going from one or two incomes down to one or none, or owning a business directly impacted by COVID-19, millions of individuals are experiencing significant stress around finances. Financial anxiety is one of the top reasons for chronic stress, but it doesn't have to be. On today's episode our host, Dhru Purohit, talks with Christopher Girbés, a Certified Financial Planner and a Partner at AdvicePeriod. They talk about the details of the Coronavirus Relief Bill, who will be getting the CARES Act stimulus, how much, and how it will be delivered. They also talk about immediate ways to acquire money if you’re struggling to find a way to make ends meet. Dhru and Chris also discuss 4 big ideas to tackle financial anxiety head on, including: Understanding that real emergencies happen, that they’re not infrequent, and how to be prepared because it’s not a matter of ‘if,’ but when.  Remember that crises can actually be opportunities to understand how better to prepare for them. When emergencies happen, step into the moment and learn from them. Create a system and not a budget.  Being aware of personal finances is an opportunity to create a system that works and to be prepared for the future, even when the present feels uncertain. Take financial power into your own hands by learning from this experience and preparing for the next one.For more on Chris, check him out on Instagram @chrisgirbes or send him an email to: chris.girbes@adviceperiod.com.Check out the books they discussed: Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey and I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Financial anxiety is one of the top reasons for chronic stress, but it doesn't have to be.In today's episode we chat with Christopher Girbés, Certified Financial Planner and Partner Advisor at Advice Period, about the details of the Coronavirus Relief Bill, The CARES Act and 4 big ideas that will help you in the short and long term with financial anxiety.Contact Chris:* Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgirbes/* Chris's email: chris.girbes@adviceperiod.comBooks:* Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey - https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Classic-Financial/dp/1595555277/* I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/B07QR7GYF7/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. Check out his website https://dhrupurohit.com/. You can also text Dhru at (302) 335-6565. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

In 2011, the company Kamal Ravikant spent three years of his life and all of his money building went under. In the wake of this loss he became profoundly depressed, he couldn’t get out of bed, and he felt emotionally empty and physically ill. In his darkest moment, Kamal made a vow to love himself, which ultimately saved his life. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru, talks to Kamal Ravikant, the author of Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It. He's meditated with monks in the Himalayas, served as a US Army Infantry soldier, and co-founded several companies and a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley.  In this episode, Dhru and Kamal talk about what it actually means to love yourself and simple ways that we can heal ourselves through self-love. They discuss why we need to give our mind the same attention we give our body. They also talk about how to get out of your own way so that you don’t sabotage your success and the four steps that can help you return to self-love, which Kamal refers to as The Practice. In this episode, we dive into:-Kamal’s journey into a deep depression, hitting rock bottom, and what ultimately pulled him out of it (1:40)-How to rise from failure (9:52)-Why self-love is so important (13:32)-The most important commitment you can make to yourself (18:28) -The power of writing your vows down (18:55)-How to tame your mind with ten breaths (26:48)-The importance of consistently working on your mindset (35:23)-Why men struggle more with self-love (1:02:55)-Why self-forgiveness is the first step in forgiving others (1:17:04)-Where to learn more about Kamal (1:18:37)For more on Kamal Ravikant, be sure to follow him on Instagram @kamalravikant, and Twitter @kamalravikant. Check out his website https://kamal.blog. You can find his book, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On it, right here. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AirDoctor Air Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filterInterested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients’ ailments with drugs or surgical procedures—until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000. Within three years, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a reclined wheelchair. Conventional medical treatments were failing her, and she feared that she would be bedridden for the rest of her life.Dr. Wahls began studying the latest research on autoimmune disease and brain biology and decided to get her vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids from the food she ate rather than pills and supplements. To do this, she adopted the nutrient-rich Paleo diet, gradually refining and integrating it into a regimen of neuromuscular stimulation. First, she walked slowly, then steadily, and then she biked eighteen miles in a single day. In November 2011, Dr. Wahls shared her remarkable recovery in a TEDx talk that immediately went viral. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru, talks to Dr. Terry Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions. Dr. Wahls conducts clinical trials that test the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS and other progressive health problems. She also teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes that restore health and vitality to our citizens. Every August, she hosts a Wahls Protocol Seminar where anyone can learn how to implement her Protocol with ease and success.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Wahls talk about how she stunned the medical community by reversing her painful symptoms of MS. They discuss The Wahls Protocol and how it’s transforming the lives of people with autoimmune conditions and they get into the latest scientific findings on fasting, ketosis, neurorehabilitation, and behavior change when it comes to treating MS and other autoimmune conditions. In this episode, we dive into:-Dr. Wahls’ MS diagnosis and what she did to reverse her symptoms (2:04)-How Dr. Wahls changed her diet using Paleo principles (25:15)-The important role vitamin K plays in the body, especially when it comes to myelin repair (30:54)-How immunosuppressant drugs block the repair that your brain is attempting to do (45:57)-The Wahls Protocol and how it helps other chronic autoimmune conditions (55:50)-How research gets funded (1:00:05)-How Dr. Wahls went from being banned from the National MS society to receiving funding for her research (1:10:37)-The science of fasting (1:34:18)-The importance of having a clear mission, purpose, and goal when it comes to your health (1:41:30)-Where to learn more about Dr. Terry Wahls (1:47:08)For more on Dr. Terry Wahls, be sure to follow her on Instagram @terrywahls, on Facebook @terrywahls, and on Twitter @terrywahls. Check out her website https://terrywahls.com. Watch her TedX Talk, Minding Your Mitochondria, here. Learn more about The Wahls Protocol Health Practitioner Certification here, and The Wahls Protocol Seminars, here. You can find her book, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, right here, and her research papers and gait videos here. Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your join request here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.