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 #144: COVID Deep Dive: Understanding Hydroxychloroquine, Peptides, and Ozone Therapy with Dr. Matthew Cook | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:40:55

COVID-19 has had an incredible impact on all of our lives. The pandemic has got us all thinking seriously about our physical and mental health and what it means to have immune strength, now and in the future, as well as what we can do to support our mental health. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Matthew Cook, a board-certified anesthesiologist and the founder of BioReset Medical, located in Silicon Valley. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, focusing the last 14 years on Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Cook has extensive experience using cutting-edge treatment protocols that support and modulate the immune system and help one’s own body to prevent and combat viral illness.  His practice, BioReset™ Medical, provides treatments for conditions ranging from pain and complex illness to anti-aging and wellness. At BioReset™ Medical, he treats some of the most challenging to diagnose and difficult to live with ailments that people suffer from today, including Lyme disease, chronic pain, PTSD, and mycotoxin illness. Dr. Cook’s approach is to use the most non-invasive, natural and integrative ways possible.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Cook dive deep into the topic of COVID-19. They talk about hydroxychloroquine and Dr. Cook’s experience using it in his practice. They discuss peptides and how they can be used to support the immune system for chronic infections like mold, Lyme, as well as COVID-19. They also talk about ketamine and how Dr. Cook is using it to treat patients experiencing PTSD and post-COVID syndrome.In this episode, we dive into:  -What you need to know about hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 (7:03) -What Dr. Cook is doing to support his immune system (13:41) -Why ozone therapy can be helpful in treating coronavirus (22:07) -What makes you more susceptible to catching COVID-19 and experiencing complications (35:36) -How peptides can help regulate your immune system and treat COVID-19 (42:12)-What we need to know about a vaccine (51:05)-How COVID-19 impacts the brain (1:08:10)-Overcoming coronavirus and PTSD (1:13:39)-How ketamine can help with depression and PTSD (1:29:52) -Where to learn more about Dr. Matthew Cook (1:37:13)For more on Dr. Cook you can follow him on Instagram @bioresetmedical, on Facebook @bioresetmedical, on Twitter @bioresetmedical, and through his website https://www.bioresetmedical.com/.Also mentioned in this episode:-VirusReset Program - https://www.bioresetmedical.com/virusreset/-KetamineReset Program - https://www.bioresetmedical.com/ketaminereset/-BioReset Podcast - https://bioresetpodcast.com/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Conscious Parenting: The Power of Mirror Neurons, Showing Up, and Helping Your Child Process Big Feelings (Minisode #5) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:22

One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out—in terms of happiness, social skills, mental health, academic success, and meaningful relationships—is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them.In this mini-episode, Dhru speaks with Tina Bryson, Deena Margolin, and Jennifer Kolari about how to develop secure attachment in your kids, how providing a calm, safe presence can radically change how a child’s brain develops, and how to help our kids process big feelings. Tina Bryson is the founder and executive director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice, and The Play Strong Institute, a center devoted to the study, research, and practice of play therapy through a neurodevelopmental lens. She is a licensed clinical social worker, providing pediatric and adolescent psychotherapy and parenting consultations. Dr. Bryson keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, clinicians, and industry leaders around the world. She is the co-author, with Dan Siegel, of The Yes Brain, The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, and The Power of Showing Up, as well as the upcoming book, Bottom Line for Baby.  She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.Deena Margolin is a marriage and family therapist and mindfulness teacher in Los Angeles who works primarily with children and families. Trained in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Deena explores how the mind, brain, and relationships come together to shape who we become—and how we can harness the potential of neuroplasticity, the mind’s incredible ability to change throughout the lifespan, to grow healthier and happier. In working with children, Deena has cultivated a unique approach to child therapy that blends mindfulness, neuroscience, art, and play. Through games, activities and reflective exercises, Deena helps children discover their natural strengths and build new tools for looking inside, making sense of what they are experiencing, and internalizing new ways to approach challenges and stress. Deena also worked at the Mindsight Institute, as Associate Director, with Daniel J. Siegel and Caroline S. Welch and trained at the Center for Mindful Living in Los Angeles. Jennifer Kolari is a child and family therapist and one of the nation’s leading parenting experts and the founder of Connected Parenting. She is the author of Connected Parenting: How To Raise A Great Kid, and You’re Ruining My Life!: Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting. Jennifer is a frequent guest on Canada AM, CBC, Breakfast Television, CTV News Channel, and Global’s The Morning Show. Her advice can be found in many Canadian and U.S. magazines, such as Today’s Parent, Redbook, Parent, and Canadian Family. Her entertaining workshops and insightful strategies, shared with warmth and humor, make her a highly sought-after speaker with schools, corporations and agencies throughout North America. Jennifer has been helping children, teens and families get connected for over twenty years.Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Tina Bryson here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/TinaBryson/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Deena Margolin here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DeenaMargolin/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Jennifer Kolari here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/JenniferKolari/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #143: A Pediatrician’s Guide to COVID-19 and Cellular Resilience with Dr. Elisa Song | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:21:25

Now more than ever, we need to understand how to build cellular resilience for a lifetime of health for our kids. Our kids are facing an epidemic of chronic illness—by 2025, 8 in 10 kids will have a chronic diagnosis. We’ve seen with COVID-19 that preventable lifestyle diseases are the #1 risk factor for serious complications and death. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Elisa Song, an integrative pediatrician, pediatric Functional Medicine expert, and mama. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive— body, mind, and spirit—by integrating conventional pediatrics with Functional Medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids, an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed approach.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Song talk about some of the underlying mechanisms occurring when kids get seriously sick with COVID-19, and sometimes go on to develop Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, or MIS-C. They discuss how to prevent serious complications when someone actually gets sick with COVID-19. They also talk about the best way to support the immune system during the pandemic. In this episode, we dive into: -Dr. Song’s family experience of both kids having COVID-19 (2:32) -How likely are kids to get COVID-19 and how sick will they get (10:39)-Kawasaki syndrome and COVID-19 (16:04) -Immunity and antibody testing for COVID-19 (20:14)-What we can do right now to support our immune system (24:43)-What cellular resilience has to do with COVID-19 and children (25:53) -Should we send our kids back to school or not (36:55)-How to build emotional resilience to get us through the pandemic (44:15)-How to build immune resilience from a Functional Medicine perspective (51:49)-Food and supplements to support the immune system against COVID-19 (55:52) -How to prevent complications from COVID-19 (1:04:09)-What we need know when it comes to a vaccine for COVID-19 (1:10:45)For more on Dr. Song you can follow her on Instagram @healthykids_happykids, on Facebook @drelisasongmd, on Twitter @elisasongmd, and through her websites http://www.wholefamilywellness.org/ and https://healthykidshappykids.com/.Also mentioned in this episode:-Feeling Good Institute - http://www.feelinggoodinstitute.com/-Insight Timer - Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/-Oak - Meditation and Breathing App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oak-meditation-breathing/id1210209691-Stop, Breathe, and Think - Meditation and Mindfulness App - https://my.life/-Square Breathing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFdZXwE6fRE-Box Breathing - https://youtu.be/FJJazKtH_9I-Food As Medicine for Coronavirus: Supporting Optimal Immune Health (Free Guide) https://healthykidshappykids.com/food-medicine-coronavirus/-Integrative and Functional Medicine Strategies for the Pandemic (online program) https://healthykidshappykids.com/pandemic-strategies/-A Holistic Pediatrician’s Guide to the Pandemic: How to Be Prepared, and What to Do If You Get It - https://healthykidshappykids.com/pandemic-masterclass-replay/-Dr. Elisa Song’s open letter to Governor Newsom regarding SB 276 on vaccine mandates and medication exemptions - https://www.facebook.com/DrElisaSongMD/posts/dear-honorable-governor-newsom-i-am-a-california-licensed-board-certified-stanfo/967752240237235/-Should My Kids Get the Flu Vaccine - https://healthykidshappykids.com/2017/11/05/should-my-kids-get-the-flu-vaccine-2017-2018/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.This episode of Broken Brain is brought to you by Thrive Market.Right now, Thrive is offering all my listeners an amazing deal - When you sign up for a new membership, you will receive a free gift. And, any time you spend more than $49 you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping from one of their zero-waste warehouses.Thrive Market makes it so easy to stay stocked with healthy ingredients so you can make the best salads in your own kitchen. Just go to thrivemarket.com/brokenbrain, sign up, and start filling up your cart - you’ll see the credit automatically deducted at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Why Meditation is Not About Stopping Your Thoughts (Minisode #4) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:07

If there was something you could do everyday to boost your focus and productivity, feel energized, reduce stress, sleep better, maintain a positive outlook, and support whole-body health, wouldn’t you do it?In this mini-episode, Dhru speaks with Megan Monahan, Emily Fletcher, and Light Watkins about the common myths around meditation, the science of meditation and how it impacts the brain, and how to bring meditation into your life in a practical and tangible way. Megan Monahan is a meditation teacher and author and is passionate about making meditation accessible and relatable. Her goal is to infuse a modern-day “realness” into the all too often esoteric landscape of meditation. Since learning to meditate in 2009 with Deepak Chopra and becoming a Chopra Certified instructor, she has taught thousands to meditate through her platform. She works with corporate brands like Lululemon, Chopra Global, Unplug Meditation, and Wanderlust while working privately with personal and corporate clients internationally, always bringing her spiritual real talk. Her first book, Don't Hate, Meditate, was published this past June.Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation, the creator of The Ziva Technique, and regarded as a leading expert in meditation for high performance. The Ziva Technique is a powerful trifecta of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting designed to unlock your full potential. It’s benefits include decreased stress, deeper sleep, improved immune function, increased productivity, and extraordinary performance. Emily is also the author of, Stress Less, Accomplish More.Light Watkins is a former Gap fashion model and began attending yoga classes and meditation circles in between castings in New York City. Since 1998, Light has been active in the wellness space, first as a practitioner, and later as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally in 2007 as a meditation teacher himself. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. Light’s most recent book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying was released in 2018. He writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. Light also sends out a popular daily inspirational email each morning called The Daily Dose of Inspiration.Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Megan Monahan here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/MeganMonahan/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Emily Fletcher here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/EmilyFletcher/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Light Watkins here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/LightWatkins/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #142: How to Find Mentors to Help You Level Up and Grow | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:27

Welcome to The Big Idea of the Week!On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru Purohit talks to us about how to find mentors to help you level up and grow.  Think of someone you want to learn from, someone you respect, but don’t know. How do you show up on their radar? How do you get a bit of their time, council, and mentorship so you can grow? The thing about people who are up to big things is that they tend to have a lot on their plate. That includes having a lot of people, sometimes hundreds or thousands, all wanting something from them. Everywhere they go someone’s asking for their help, time, or resources. You could be a great person, a mini-Gandhi in the making, but if you approach them the same way that everyone else does, your voice will get lost in the crowd—the crowd of people who all “want” something from them. So what’s the alternative? Dhru shares that every mentor he has ever wanted to meet and learn from has something they care about that isn’t getting much attention or could use some extra support. It could be a little passion project they started or a non-profit they really care about for example. Whatever it is, it’s something that could use a little help, but chances are, most people don’t know about it—it’s under the radar. Find that thing that they care about and authentically support it. Not as a means to an end, but because it deserves it. Support it because you respect them and believe in the project. Support it because the project could use your help and your unique skill set. Everyone wants, few are willing to give. But as Dhru’s friend Sean Stephenson says, “The more you give, the more you live.”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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #141: Anxiety Is Not Always Anxiety: Understanding What’s Really Underneath Your Child’s Behavior with Dr. Pejman Katiraei | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:26:00

When kids present with an emotional or behavioral issue, many times it could be masking something completely unexpected, something physical. You might think your child has an anxiety issue when, in fact, it’s not actually anxiety at all! What looks like anxiety can be an intestinal problem, sleep apnea, or many other things. On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Pejman Katiraei, a board-certified pediatrician who is also boarded and fellowship trained in integrative and holistic medicine. He completed his undergraduate at UCLA and then obtained his osteopathic medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences. He completed his pediatric residency at Loma Linda University, where he stayed on as Pediatric Chief Resident, and then as teaching faculty for over 4 years while he founded the Loma Linda University Wholistic Medicine Clinic. Dr. Katiraei is one of a few physicians in the country with mastery of osteopathy, functional medicine, functional endocrinology, medical herbalism and more. Dr. Katiraei is now in private practice in Santa Monica, where he focuses on helping children with severe behavioral challenges. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Katiraei talk about the reason your child might be acting out could be because of a physical imbalance that is causing him or her to suffer and be in pain. They discuss the impact gut health, nutritional deficiencies, and mitochondrial dysfunction can have on a child’s behavior. They also talk about why crawling is an essential part of a child’s development, and kids that go from sitting directly to walking have been shown to have sensory issues, anxiety, and nervous system issues, among other things. In this episode, we dive into: -Understanding what your child’s body is trying to survive (10:40)-The connection between tongue ties and sleep apnea (20:15) -Why you should pay attention to your kid’s sleep (24:01)-Dr. Katiraei’s challenges with his daughters health (28:27)-What your child’s endurance says about their health and behavior (35:41)-Why sensory issues develop (43:45)-How to increase our child’s ability to handle stress (59:12)-Dr. Katiraei’s supplement recommendations for children (1:16:35)-Where to learn more about Dr. Katiraei (1:19:27)-What’s really underneath your child’s behavior (1:19:59)For more on Dr. Katiraei, you can follow him on Instagram @wholistickids, on Facebook @wholistickidsandfamilies, and through his websites https://wholistickids.com/ and https://wholisticminds.com/Also mentioned in this episode:-Anxiety Is Not Anxiety: When Mito Errors Cause the Nervous System to Falter https://www.neuroneeds.com/anxiety-is-not-anxiety-when-mito-errors-cause-the-nervous-system-to-falter/-Mitochondria and Immunity - The Critical Link You Must Know About https://www.neuroneeds.com/mitochondria-and-immunity-the-critical-link-you-must-know-about/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 What the Pain We Experience in Our Body Really Means (Minisode #3) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:11

Emotion is energy in motion. That stuck energy can get trapped in vulnerable areas of our body and show up as pain or dysfunction. Isn’t that crazy? We all assume we must have an injury to have body pain, but in so many cases an imbalanced gut, nutrient deficiencies, and even stored trauma and unprocessed emotions can have their hand in body aches and pains. The physical body is always trying to release emotion; if we don’t express it, that energy gets stuck in our joints, tissues, and organs—and stagnates within the body.Dhru explores these topics in his past interviews with Dr. Shalini Bhat, Dr. John Amaral, and Lauren Roxburgh.Dr. Shalini Bhat is a chiropractor and double certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the wellness field. She is the founder of The Movement Boutique, the designer of multiple virtual Functional Medicine programs, and the creator of The Perfect FIIT (a signature workout) and TMB FIIX (a unique treatment method using fascial release, movement, and acupuncture techniques). In her private practice, her treatments and programs focus on providing patients with actionable road-maps to moving, feeling, and looking their best using all her tools, from fascia and movement, to hormones and gut health. Dr. Bhat works with people who have been told they’re “normal” by their doctors, yet feel “off” (bloating, low energy etc.). She cuts through the noise and fads to bring you the most relevant, Functional Medicine testing and scientific research for your body, your mind, and your microbiome. Dr. John Amaral is a chiropractor, author, and educator who has worked behind-the-scenes helping A-List celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and thought-leaders elevate their energy so that they feel and perform their best. Dr. Amaral helps his clients self-heal physical injuries; reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; and stay in the energetic flow amidst the challenges of everything from running enterprises to pushing the envelope of human performance. He is also the founder of Body Centered Leadership, a program that combines cutting-edge neuroscience, quantum physics principles, and ancient wisdom practices to help participants create and sustain new levels of energy, clarity, and fulfillment. Dr. Amaral is featured in the recent GOOP Lab Netflix series with Gwyneth Paltrow.Lauren Roxburgh is a board-certified Structural Integration practitioner, author, speaker, educator, and corporate presenter, frequently dubbed “The Body Whisperer.” Lauren is the go-to writer and expert on all things fascia, alignment, and movement medicine, and regularly works with Hollywood’s A-List along with some of the greatest athletes and orthopedic surgeons on the planet. Named the “Body Alignment Pro” by Vogue, Lauren has also been listed as one of the 16 Women in Wellness to Watch in 2019 by Chalkboard Magazine. She’s also the founder of the Aligned Tribe Community, the virtual Aligned Life Studio, and the creator of the signature Aligned Healing Tools.Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Dr. Shalini Bhat here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DrShaliniBhat/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Dr. John Amaral here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DrJohnAmaral/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Lauren Roxburgh here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/LaurenRoxburgh/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #140: The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Exercise with Ryan Glatt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:26:30

Exercise is a non-negotiable part of good health, but that doesn’t have to mean logging hours at the gym or forcing yourself to go on a run.There are so many benefits of movement that go far beyond the cardiovascular effects and weight management that are so often the focus of exercise. It’s actually an essential piece to maintaining prime cognitive function throughout life.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Ryan Glatt, a personal trainer and brain-health coach with over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry. He currently works alongside clinicians and researchers to study the effects of cognitively-enhanced and comprehensive exercise plans at the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, California.Ryan has pursued education from the Amen Clinics, The BrainFirst Training Institute, the Neuroscience Academy, and the Academy for Brain Health and Performance. He is currently enrolled in the Master's of Applied Neuroscience program at King's College of London. He actively consults with companies who leverage exercise for brain health, and educates health and fitness professionals with the first course to comprehensively address exercise and the brain called the Brain Health Trainer course, in which he has educated over 1,000 health and fitness professionals.In this episode, Dhru and Ryan break down the benefits of exercise for brain health. They discuss why enjoyment is key when it comes to exercise. They also talk about how to create a brain-healthy exercise program. In this episode, we dive into: -Why exercise is so important and how it impacts the brain (7:20)-How exercise decreases our chance of cognitive decline (12:30)-Why enjoyment matters when it comes to exercise (16:55)-How short bouts of exercise increase executive function (20:44) -The optimal amount of time and intensity you should exercise every week (24:35) -What role exercise can play during a pandemic (35:13)-The three macronutrient ingredients in a brain-healthy exercise plan (44:31)-The benefits of combining exercise with cognitive challenges (56:05)-Three phases of skill learning and why beginners win (1:04:13)-Where to learn more about Ryan (1:15:20)For more on Ryan Glatt, you can follow him on Instagram @glatt.brainhealth, on Facebook @somatiqhealth, and through his website Ryanglatt.com.Also mentioned in this episode:-Broken Brain Docu-series - brokenbrain.com/freepodcastoffer-The Pacific Brain Health Center - https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/-Brain Health Trainer - https://www.brainhealthtrainer.com/-Treating Chronic Pain with Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Shounuck Patel - https://drhyman.com/blog/2019/06/27/bb-ep61/-“The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise” TED talk by Wendy Suzuki - https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_suzuki_the_brain_changing_benefits_of_exercise?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare-Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by Dr. John Ratey - https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514For 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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.This episode of Broken Brain is brought to you by Thrive Market.I know everyone is trying to stay healthy at home right now, so I wanted to share one of my favorite resources with you for getting healthy food delivered right to my doorstep—it’s Thrive Market. When it comes to what I eat I’m really intentional. It’s super important to me to know exactly what I’m buying so I always take a deep dive into ingredients and company practices before adding anything new to my kitchen. If you join Thrive Market today, you’ll get a $20 shopping credit when you place your first order. Any order over $49 ships free and since sustainability is a huge part of their mission statement it will be delivered with carbon-neutral shipping from one of their zero-waste warehouses. Just go to thrivemarket.com/brokenbrain, sign up, and start filling up your cart. You’ll see the credit automatically deducted at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #139: How to Stop Struggling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:09

Welcome to The Big Idea of the Week!On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru Purohit talks to us about how to stop struggling by turning our struggles into challenges.Dhru’s shares with us something he wrote called, “Struggle or Challenge?” Are you in a struggle or challenge?-A struggle is a burden.-A challenge is an opportunity.-A struggle is, “I can’t wait for this to be done.”-A challenge is, “I can’t wait to see where this goes.”-A struggle is being in one place, but needing to be in another.-A challenge is fully being where you are, not needing to be anywhere else.-A struggle is, “How can I get out?”-A challenge is, “What more can I give?”-A struggle is resistance.-A challenge is acceptance.Think about something important to you that you’re working on improving: a relationship, a project, a goal. Now think about the energy around the thing you picked. Are you in a struggle or are you in a challenge?On the surface a struggle and a challenge look like the same thing. They are both tough. The biggest difference though is the energy around them. Plain and simple, a struggle is a challenge that is filled with resistance.Is there something in your life that you’re struggling with that could be turned into a challenge? It can happen, all it takes is a mental shift.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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 True Healing and Freedom Begins with Acceptance (Minisode #2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:16

The number one thing holding us back in life is our own limiting narrative. We’ve literally become confined by the thoughts we think and the words we tell ourselves. These deep-seated constraints of our subconscious lead to self-sabotage, inhibited performance, procrastination, failed relationships, and dis-ease. When we understand that our behaviors and thoughts are a result of our subconscious programming, we can deconstruct where those limiting beliefs and fears came from, and we are able to free ourselves from them and experience true liberation. Dhru explores these topics in his past interviews with IN-Q, Peter Crone, and Diego Perez.IN-Q is 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. Peter Crone is a writer, speaker and thought leader in human potential who works with world-class entertainers, professional athletes, and global organizations. Peter redesigns the subconscious mind that drives behavior to inspire a new way of living, from limitation and stress to freedom and joy.Diego Perez is a meditator, writer, and speaker who is known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. He reaches millions of people through his written works that focus on personal transformation and building self-awareness. His first book, Inward, was an immediate bestseller that is available in bookstores around the world. Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with IN-Q here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/IN-Q/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Peter Crone here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/PeterCrone/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Diego Perez here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/DiegoPerez/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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #138: The Blind Adventurer Who Climbed Everest and Broke Barriers with Erik Weihenmayer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:25:43

As a blind adventurer, Erik Weihenmayer has been lucky to experience a life of meaning and purpose—of breaking through barriers. After he safely came down from the summit of Mt. Everest in 2001, becoming the first blind person to reach the highest peak in the world, his team leader told him something that would change the course of his life: “Don’t make Everest the greatest thing you ever do.” These words stuck with him, and he has spent the last 16 years trying to live up to that challenge: climbing the tallest peak on each continent; kayaking the Grand Canyon; authoring three books; and starting a nonprofit movement, No Barriers.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Erik Weihenmayer, one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in the world. He is the author of the bestselling memoir, Touch the Top of the World, which was made into a feature film, as well as The Adversity Advantage, which shows readers how to turn everyday struggles into everyday greatness. His latest book, No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon is more than an adventure story; it illuminates how we move forward in our lives towards growth and purpose – despite the barriers that get in our way. He is an internationally recognized speaker and brings his message of living a No Barriers Life to audiences around the world. No Barriers is an organization that helps people with challenges tap into the human spirit, break through barriers, and contribute to the world.In this episode, Dhru and Erik talk about loss and suffering and how to look deep within ourselves to find our strength, resilience, and purpose. They discuss breaking through limitations and turning our greatest challenges into our greatest triumphs. They also talk about gratitude and the importance of giving back. In this episode, we dive into: -Erik’s story of being diagnosed with a very rare disease, juvenile retinoschisis, and told he was going to lose his eyesight (3:52) -Breaking through limitations that society places on you (8:05) -Erik’s mental state when he finally lost his eyesight and how he responded to the external world (10:22) -Erik’s fear of being forgotten and dying an insignificant life (16:40) -Erik’s open heart policy (19:26) -The power of belief (42:10) -How to not let external pressure consume you (46:35)-The moment Erik reached the top of Mount Everest (52:04)-The power of creating connections (1:18:25)-Erik’s lasting message (1:20:50)-Where to learn more about Erik (1:24:12)For more on Erik Weihenmayer, you can follow him on Instagram @erikweihenmayer, on Facebook @erik.weihenmayer, on Twitter @erikweihenmayer, on YouTube @touchthetop, on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/erikweihenmayer, and through his website https://erikweihenmayer.com/. Also mentioned in this episode:-The Weight of Water - https://www.weightofwatermovie.com-No Barriers Summit - https://www.nobarriers.live-Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can See: My Story - https://amzn.to/3j2TiqH-The Adversity Advantage: Turning Everyday Struggles into Everyday Greatness - https://amzn.to/2WiRDDw-No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon - https://amzn.to/3iYowzrFor 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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AquaTru Water Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #137: This 5-Minute Tool will Help You Put the Past Behind You | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:27

Welcome to The Big Idea of the Week!On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru Purohit talks to us about a 5-minute tool that we can use to leave the past behind. The problem with continuously living in the past is that it’s hard to be present with what’s happening right now in the present. There is a quote by Lao Tzu, a famous philosopher and author, and he says “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” In this episode, Dhru guides us through a mindfulness practice called, Falling Still, that was taught to him by his mentor Sarano Kelley, to bring us back into the present moment. 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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #136: How to Improve Your Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Amy Killen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:11:03

Did you know that being sexually active is associated with closer relationships, better immune function, lower blood pressure, improved sleep, reduced stress, and lower mortality?On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Amy Killen, an anti-aging and regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization, aesthetics, and longevity medicine. Board certified in emergency medicine with ten years of ER experience, Dr. Killen saw the impact of unchecked chronic disease and disability from the front lines before transitioning to anti-aging and regenerative medicine.An international speaker, clinical practice owner, medical director of a national regenerative medicine physician training course, author, and frequent media guest, Dr. Killen has become an outspoken advocate for empowering patients to look and feel their best by merging lifestyle modification, hormone optimization, personalized medicine, and regenerative therapies.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Killen talk about how our modern lifestyle impacts our sexual health for the better or worse. They discuss the shame and stigma associated with sexual dysfunction. They also talk about some of the new, cutting edge therapies for sexual optimization, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.In this episode, we dive into: -Common myths around sexual health (8:17)-The importance of sexual pleasure to our wellbeing (18:30)-How alcohol and sugar consumption impact our sex lives (30:42)-Foods and supplements that support sexual vitality(38:40)-How regenerative medicine can support sexual health (40:50)-How stem cells can restore sexual function (43:06)-Shockwave therapy to treat erectile dysfunction (49:43)-Why Dr. Killen decided to specialize in this field(51:48)-The safety of Botox (1:00:38)-Where to learn more about Dr. Killen (1:08:02)For more on Dr. Amy Killen, you can follow her on Instagram @dr.amybkillen, on Facebook @dramybkillen, and through her websites https://dramykillen.com/ and https://www.doceremedical.com/.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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 #135: How to Tell Someone You Are Hurt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:08

- - - - -Text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit- - - - -Links Mentioned* 7 Tough Things Podcast + Instagram Image* Gottman: Soft Starter* Therapist Michal LatimerFor 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.

 #134: The Latest Science on Enhancing Focus and Developing a Growth Mindset with Dr. Andrew Huberman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:33:12

Everyone wants to change their brain to think, feel, and act better, but how? Visual focus and mental focus are directly linked to one another via specific circuits in the brain. If we want to get better at focusing on tasks for the sake of learning, listening better, or engaging neuroplasticity we not only need to limit external distractions, we need to limit internal distractions through specific mindsets and behaviors.On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and tenured Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity.  Dr. Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford Medical School has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured in TIME, Scientific American, Discover, on BBC, and other top media outlets.In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Huberman dive deep into the topic of visual science and the connection between vision and the brain, and how our eyes are not connected to the brain, they are the brain. They discuss how to optimize our brain through performing specific actions each day, and how these set and enforce our cellular and circadian rhythm. They also talk about the importance of a growth mindset, and how we can cultivate motivation and sustain momentum in achieving our goals.In this episode, we dive into: -The connection between vision and the brain (6:13)-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression (11:41)-Why looking at your phone at night can lead to memory defects (16:37)-Why the brightness of light is key when it comes to optimizing your circadian rhythm (21:10) -How the nervous system triggers the immune system (38:37) -How to enhance mental focus and create a growth mindset (49:48)-The benefits of yoga nidra and how it enhances neuroplasticity (1:07:24)-What Dr. Huberman does to focus (1:11:26)-Why being hydrated helps you stay alert (1:14:08)-Where to learn more about Dr. Huberman (1:26:36)For more on Dr. Andrew Huberman, you can follow him on Instagram @hubermanlab, and through his website http://www.hubermanlab.com/.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.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.This episode of Broken Brain is brought to you by Thrive Market.I know everyone is trying to stay healthy at home right now, so I wanted to share one of my favorite resources with you for getting healthy food delivered right to my doorstep—it’s Thrive Market. When it comes to what I eat I’m really intentional. It’s super important to me to know exactly what I’m buying so I always take a deep dive into ingredients and company practices before adding anything new to my kitchen. If you join Thrive Market today, you’ll get a $20 shopping credit when you place your first order. Any order over $49 ships free and since sustainability is a huge part of their mission statement it will be delivered with carbon-neutral shipping from one of their zero-waste warehouses. Just go to thrivemarket.com/brokenbrain, sign up, and start filling up your cart. You’ll see the credit automatically deducted at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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