Dhru Purohit Show

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, One Skin, Cozy Earth, and LMNT. 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. This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, One Skin, Cozy Earth, and LMNT. Upgrade your sleep! Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU to get 15% off your entire order and unlock free surprise gifts.  Right now, One Skin is offering my community 15% off; just go to oneskin.co and use the coupon code DHRU to save 15% and give your hair and skin the scientifically proven, gentle care it deserves. Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to drinkLMNT.com/dhru today.   Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter *Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as medical advice; always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by BUBS Naturals, Momentous, and Cozy Earth.  Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with my personal cardiologist, Dr. Michael Twyman, to discuss lipoprotein(a)—why it’s making headlines, what an early press release from a recent drug trial revealed, and the important questions that still remain. Dr. Twyman also explains why testing your Lp(a) levels can help you better understand your risk and how this marker fits into the bigger picture of your overall heart health. 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) Why Lp(a) Could Be a Hidden Heart-Risk Factor (1:42) Why It's Making Headlines (3:28) The Debate: Lowering Cholesterol vs. Addressing Other Risks (9:16) The New Trials That Shocked Cardiologists (16:31) Optimal Levels and How Do You Test It (20:27) What a Cleerly Scan Can Reveal About Your Heart (23:27) Dhru Breaks Down His Own Test Results (29:18) How Concerned Should You Be About Lp(a) (32:04) How to Lower Inflammation and Protect Your Heart (36:32) Beware of Misleading Claims About Lowering Lp(a) (44:45) A Comprehensive Approach to Heart Health (47:43) How to Work With Dr. Twyman Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Eric Topol Substack on Atherosclerosis  "This Causes Heart Attacks!" - Diet & Lifestyle Habits To Clean Out Your Arteries For Longevity The WARNING SIGNS Of Heart Disease & How To Help PREVENT IT | Dr. Michael Twyman Cleerly Test  Large Cohort Study Reveals Vanishingly Small Rates of Lipoprotein(a) Testing For more on Dr. Twyman, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or visit his Websites: Dr. Twyman and Apollo Cardiology. This episode is brought to you by BUBS Naturals, Momentous, and Cozy Earth. Support your skin and your health with BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides. Head to BUBSNaturals.com and use code DHRU for 20% off your order. Right now, Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off their first order with promo code DHRU. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription. Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use the code DHRUP. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter *Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as medical advice; always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Fatty15, Our Place, and Branch Basics. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with Dr. Shefali to discuss the hidden battlefield parents and children are facing today. Dr. Shefali shares how algorithms and social media are hijacking attachment and attention, and the impact this is having on our children’s neurochemistry. She breaks down the red flags she’s seeing in both boys and girls, along with the common mistakes parents make when navigating the challenges of the modern world. She also explains what children need at each stage of development and how to rebalance their lives to restore the connection, resilience, and independence children need to thrive. Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, redefining how families understand selfhood, connection, and children's inner lives. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology and consciousness, tracing the hidden forces that shape identity, relationships, and the way we inhabit the world. By bringing Western psychology and Eastern wisdom into lived practice, she offers a path for children and the adults who raise them to know themselves more fully. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Shefali dive into: (00:00) The Battle for Our Children’s Attention (4:38) How Technology Is Changing Conscious Parenting (7:16) Social Media Hijacks Connection (15:01) Red Flags Parents Should Watch for in Girls (21:14) Red Flags Parents Should Watch for in Boys (27:15) Parenting Mistakes We Don’t Realize We’re Making (30:41) Why Boys and Girls Need Different Things (31:41) This Generation of Children Is Different (42:45) Why Telling Girls to “Be Good” Can Backfire (54:38) When Children Become Symbols of Success (1:00:24) How to Own Your Mistakes  (1:05:02) Why Parents Were Never Meant to Do It Alone (1:08:52) How the Mother-Child Relationship Shapes Us (1:13:43) What It Really Means to Be Present for Your Children (1:17:07) How We Can Take Childhood Back Also mentioned in this episode: Raising Conscious Daughters: Building Confidence, Courage, and Inner Power in an Anxious World Raising Conscious Sons: Cultivating Purpose, Connection, and Inner Power in a Chaotic World The politics of depression: Diverging trends in internalizing symptoms among US adolescents by political beliefs Don’t Let Politics Cloud Your View of What’s Going On With Teens and Depression For more on Dr. Shefali, follow her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or visit her Website. This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Fatty15, Our Place, and Branch Basics. Right now, Bon Charge is offering my community 15% off their Red Light mask. Just go to boncharge.com/dhru and use code DHRU to save 15%. Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health. Reduce your toxic load by upgrading your cookware! Go to fromourplace.com today and use promo code DHRU at checkout to receive 10% off any order. Branch Basics is now available nationwide at Target. Shop their lineup of safer cleaning essentials, including laundry detergent, surface cleaners, dishwasher tablets, and stain remover. And if you're grabbing the Premium Starter Kit, you can get 15% off at ⁠BranchBasics.com⁠ with my code DHRU.  Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices