Dr. John Douillard: Ayurveda as Longevity Science - From Gut-Brain Axis to Quantum Healing

About this episode

The episode features Dr. John Douillard discussing the integration of Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science for health and longevity.

Today we're embarking on a journey that feels deeply personal to me, one that bridges my childhood in New Delhi, India, with the cutting-edge science of human optimization. From ages four to eight, I lived in India, where I was first exposed to yoga, Ayurveda, and a way of seeing the body not as a machine, but as an intelligent, conscious system in constant dialogue with nature. Those early impressions planted seeds that have shaped my entire approach to health and human potential. Today, I'm honored to welcome someone who has spent over 40 years building bridges between that ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science, Dr. John Douillard. As a chiropractor, certified Ayurvedic practitioner, and founder of LifeSpa.com, Dr. John has worked alongside Deepak Chopra, trained medical doctors in Ayurvedic medicine, and served as Director of Player Development for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, where he was the first in the West to apply Ayurvedic principles to elite athletic performance. He's the author of seven books, including the bestsellers Eat Wheat and Body, Mind, and Sport, and his work explores some of the most fascinating intersections I can imagine: quantum physics and…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. John Douillard

Topics covered

• Ayurveda
• longevity
• gut-brain axis
• quantum healing
• human optimization
• yoga
• athletic performance

Keywords

• Ayurveda
• longevity
• gut-brain axis
• quantum healing
• human optimization
• yoga
• stress management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LifeSpa.com, NBA

Places: New Delhi, India

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