Everyone seems to be trying to “fix their gut” these days, from probiotics and kombucha to food eliminations and supplement routines. Yet many people still feel bloated, tired, or low in energy even when they are eating well. The real question is not just what we eat, but whether our gut is actually able to digest, absorb and use the nutrients we give it.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, I am joined by Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian, integrative nutritionist, author of the upcoming book, Your Best Shot: The Personalized System for Optimal Weight Health—GLP-1 Shot or Not and founder of The Better Nutrition Program. Together, we cut through the noise around gut health. 

We explore how gut imbalances often show up beyond digestion, through skin, mood, energy, sleep, and hormones. We also talk about how learning to notice the body’s signals can lead to long term gut health.

To help you understand the tools mentioned in this conversation, here are some of the key assessments and tests discussed:

• Digestive Assessment Questionnaires: To identify issues with motility, digestion, absorption and elimination
• Bristol Stool Scale: To understand bowel patterns
• Stool Tests: Commonly used to look at gut function and balance
• Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Tests:  To understand why they can be misleading when the gut is irritated
• Leaky Gut and Gut Irritation Testing 

This episode is not about quick fixes or perfect diets. It is about understanding how your gut works so you can make more informed choices.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we are joined by Dr Darshan Shah, a surgeon, entrepreneur, longevity expert and founder of Next Health. Together, we explore what it really means to age gracefully, why healthspan matters more than lifespan, and how much of our future health is truly within our control. We talk about whether you can overcome a difficult genetic history, the difference between living longer and living better, and how modern tools such as blood biomarkers, wearables, CT angiograms and full body MRI allow us to detect disease years before it appears as a crisis.

This episode isn’t about chasing eternal youth; it’s about understanding your body more deeply so you can age with clarity, confidence and strength. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of how everyday choices shape your energy, resilience and long-term health, along with simple tools you can start using now to feel better from the inside out.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we are joined by Dr. Sudhindra Uppoor, an Ayurveda doctor with a post graduate degree in Ayurveda Medicine, to explore how ancient wisdom and modern science intersect when it comes to gut health, vitality, and aging well. We dive into how a strong Agni (digestive fire) fuels energy, clarity, and immunity, and how toxins (Ama) formed by poor digestion silently accelerate aging. You’ll learn why gut balance determines not just how long you live but how alive you feel.

Dr. Uppoor also shares practical Ayurvedic tools you can start today to strengthen digestion, support hormonal balance, and extend your healthspan, from simple meal timings and daily rituals to herbs like Triphala and fenugreek that promote cellular rejuvenation.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we are joined by Dr. Marcus Ranney, longevity physician. Together, we dive into the new frontier where biology meets technology, exploring how AI is reshaping fitness, nutrition, and recovery to make wellness deeply personal and preventive. We talk about what true biohacking means, why small daily choices matter more than expensive gadgets, and how science is helping us extend not just our lifespan but our healthspan. Dr. Ranney explains how AI is becoming our health ally, decoding everything from sleep quality to metabolic patterns, and how even the simplest changes like improving sleep or reducing stress can biohack your body for better energy, focus, and longevity.

This episode isn’t about chasing perfection or becoming robotic; it’s about learning to use technology to understand yourself better. You’ll walk away with practical tools, a new perspective on wellness, and a glimpse of how AI can help you stay healthier, longer while keeping your humanity at the center of it all.

AI is already in your life — from your maps to your movies — but its quiet revolution is happening inside our bodies. Most of us think of health in terms of diet, exercise, or willpower, yet the truth is that our data often knows more than we do. When interpreted well, it can reveal metabolic blind spots, stress patterns, sleep disruptions, and food triggers we’d never catch on our own.

Most people think of AI as something technical, robotic, or detached — but in reality, it’s becoming one of the most personal tools in health. In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we’re joined by Amandeep Khurana, an Entrepreneur, Product Leader and Health Enthusiast who used data to uncover what years of guesswork and even medical guidance had missed. Together, we explore how AI can connect the dots between sleep, food, stress, metabolism and recovery, and why the goal isn’t replacing doctors — it’s creating clarity.

AI is not just changing what we search or watch, it is changing how we eat, move, sleep and recover. For years, health meant guessing through calorie counting, gym plans and trial and error diets. Now, our devices quietly track thousands of data points we barely notice, from heart rate and meals to sleep and metabolism, and AI is finally turning that into clarity we can use.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we are joined by Tushar Vashisht, Co founder and CEO of HealthifyMe, a platform used by over 40 million people. Together, we explore how AI is reshaping everyday wellbeing, from photo based food tracking and real time nudges to personalised workout planning and stress aware recommendations. This is not about replacing experts, it is about making precision easy and support available anytime.

Weight loss is often described as a numbers game — calories in, calories out, strict diets, and tough workout routines. While these methods can bring short-term results, they don’t always address the bigger picture. Lasting, sustainable weight loss has more to do with mindset, emotional eating, stress management, and the mind-body connection than with any single diet trend. Until we focus on identity, daily habits, and self-compassion, the cycle of losing and regaining weight is likely to continue.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we’re joined by Sunaina Rekhi, globally recognised yoga therapist, somatic healer, and the first Indian woman to represent yoga at the United Nations. Together, we explore why discipline alone isn’t enough, how stress and emotions shape our health, and the role of nervous system regulation and self-compassion in creating lasting change.

Cold plunges, oxygen chambers, injections — which of these actually help with weight loss, and which are just hype?

In this episode of Wellness Algorithm, Anshu Bahanda is joined by two incredible voices:

• Dr. Sarge Takhar — Chief Medical Officer & Co-founder of PrimaryMD
• Amandeep Khurana — Entrepreneur, Product Leader & Health Enthusiast

Together, we unpack weight loss myths and truths. From GLP-1 injections like Ozempic and tirzepatide to cold plunges, oxygen chambers, detox teas, supplements, and trendy diets, we explore what science supports, what’s just clever marketing, and what truly leads to sustainable results.

Every week, a new diet makes the headlines — from Keto and Paleo to detox cleanses and AI-powered meal plans. While each promises quick results and a “perfect” approach to health, the truth is far more nuanced. Many of these trends gain popularity because they’re flashy or endorsed by celebrities, not because they’re backed by long-term science. They can leave people feeling frustrated, confused, or even deprived, making sustainable healthy habits harder to maintain.

In this episode of The Wellness Algorithm, we are joined by Vidhi Chawla, leading dietitian and functional nutrition expert. Together, we dive into what really works for the body and mind, separating temporary fads from evidence-based strategies that support lasting health and weight management.

In this deeply grounding episode, host Anshu Bahanda is joined by South African sanoma and Indigenous Knowledge Consultant Gogo Khanyakude (Tiisetso Ntuthuko Makhubedu) to explore how reconnecting with animal totems, ancestral guides, and Earth wisdom can lead to profound peace and belonging.

Gogo brings us into their personal story: from the gospel music of early childhood to visions once mistaken for mental illness; from a spiritual “dark night” in Cape Town to initiation in ancestral healing. They share how ancestral identity, animal spirit guides like lions and goats, and even a long-unsprouting Marula tree were all signposts on the path home to their soul.

This episode invites you to answer the call you may have been feeling—toward an animal, a memory, a direction—toward belonging.

In this illuminating episode of Cultivating Inner Peace, host Anshu Bahanda is joined by Dr. Marian Alonzo, Medical Director at The Farm, a world-renowned wellness resort in the Philippines. Together, they explore mineral therapy, an ancient-meets-modern approach that addresses physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances at their root.

Dr. Alonzo, trained in behavioral biochemistry, shares how unrecognized deficiencies in minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron might be fueling your panic attacks, restlessness, or brain fog—and how healing might be as simple as listening to your body and feeding it the right fuel.

Watch now to discover how peace might not be a state of mind—but a state of minerals.

In this heartwarming episode of Cultivating Inner Peace, host Anshu Bahanda is joined by Venerable Bhante Sujatha, a Buddhist monk and the founder of the Blue Lotus Temple in the U.S., to explore loving kindness not as a mood or virtue, but as a daily discipline that reshapes how we relate to others, to pain, and to ourselves.

Together, they unpack what it means to turn love into a lifestyle, and how practicing loving kindness can rewire your reactions, shift your inner dialogue, and soften even your toughest relationships, including the one you have with yourself. Through real-life stories, gentle wisdom, and unexpected truths (like why competition and kindness cannot co-exist), Bhante shows us how love becomes stronger, deeper, and freer when it is trained like a muscle.

In this episode of Cultivating Inner Peace, host Anshu Bahanda speaks with Eileen Day McKusick, a pioneering voice in sound therapy and creator of Biofield Tuning, and Dr. Puja Myles, public health specialist and Monroe Institute trainer, about how intentional sound can become a tool for self-regulation, emotional clarity, and grounded presence.

Together, they explore how sound interacts with our body’s electromagnetic field, how frequencies can be mapped to different states of consciousness, and how simple practices like humming or vocal toning can release tension, reduce anxiety, and bring the body back into harmony. You’ll hear why ancient practices like chanting and modern tools like binaural beats aren’t just spiritual fluff — they’re rooted in neuroscience and backed by research.

If you’ve ever felt the urge to hum, sing, or just sit in silence — this conversation explains why.

In this episode of Cultivating Inner Peace, host Anshu Bahanda speaks with Robert Kull, who spent a full year in intentional solitude on a remote island, and Maggie Hamilton, social researcher and author, about the benefits of solitude — and how it differs from loneliness.

Together, they explore how solitude and mental health are deeply connected, how stillness and mindfulness can ease anxiety, and how small, accessible habits — like screen-free time or quiet walks in nature — can help you reconnect with yourself. You’ll hear why being alone doesn’t have to feel lonely, and how solitude can become a simple mental health practice that leads to real clarity.

If the idea of being still feels hard, maybe that’s exactly where the healing starts.

You wake up anxious. Your mind races. The to-do list grows longer, and even when you sit to meditate, stillness feels impossible.

Sound familiar? You might not be meditating “wrong” — just not in the way your body truly needs.

In this episode of Cultivating Inner Peace, host Anshu Bahanda speaks with Yirser Ra Hotep — a master of Kemetic meditation, Tai Chi, and Qigong — as he reveals how ancient wisdom from Egypt, China, and India offers a very different take on what meditation really is.

Together, they explore how movement, breath, posture, and awareness are seamlessly integrated into daily life across these traditions — and how that can help soothe your nervous system, anchor your awareness, and bring you back to your body.

Join Anshu Bahanda as she discusses the Upadesa Saram with Michael James, who has dedicated over twenty years to studying under Sri Ramana Maharishi at his ashram. Michael’s insights reveal how self-inquiry can lead to profound happiness.

Today’s relentless quest for quick fixes often leaves us feeling empty. Upadesa Saram cuts through this noise, guiding us towards peace through the power of inner reflection and stillness. Michael illustrates how these timeless teachings help us cope with modern stresses and personal challenges.

Learn how adopting a more introspective approach can transform our lives, offering a deeper, more sustained sense of fulfillment. What if the key to a richer life lies not in external achievements, but in reconnecting with our inner selves?

Join Anshu Bahanda as she sits with Master Gu, a Taoist practitioner from the Wudang Mountains, to uncover the enduring wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. Authored by the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu, this scripture teaches profound lessons on balance and flexibility, illustrated through the powerful metaphor of water overcoming stone. Lao Tzu himself, before penning this timeless work, was implored by a gatekeeper at the edge of the city to record his wisdom, leading to the creation of these 81 verses as he prepared to retreat into a life of solitude.

Master Gu shares how these teachings can help us manage the complexities of modern life, from personal stress to leadership challenges. Learn how the principle of ‘effortless action’ and the art of finding harmony amid chaos can enhance our daily lives. Whether dealing with relationship issues or seeking inner peace, the Tao Te Ching offers timeless guidance that transcends cultural and historical boundaries.

In this episode, Rabbi Miriam Berger discusses how the Torah remains a beacon of wisdom for modern times. She recounts the profound story of Jews in a concentration camp who, amidst profound darkness, lit a single Hanukkah candle, a symbol of hope. What lessons can we draw from their unwavering faith during times of severe hardship?

Rabbi Berger also sheds light on the Torah’s rich traditions, showing how dietary laws are foundational in strengthening community ties and elaborating on Shabbat’s crucial role in disconnecting from the relentless pace of digital life. This creates space for reflection and rejuvenation with loved ones.

Join us for a conversation that connects historical scripture with urgent issues of the present day, offering a unique perspective on how to lead a purposeful life grounded in compassion and justice.

What does it mean to live with truth, righteousness, and a sense of responsibility toward the world? The Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, offers answers that are just as meaningful today as they were thousands of years ago. But how do these ancient teachings apply to modern life?

In this episode, Dr Ramiyar Karanjia—scholar, author, and Principal of the Dadar Athornan Institute—joins us to break down the deeper messages of the Avesta. He explains what “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” truly means beyond its well-known phrase, the role of fire as a bridge between the physical and the divine, and why Zoroastrianism places such importance on protecting nature.

We also get into the hidden world, the power of the mind in spiritual practice, and the system of preserving the Avesta through memory long before it was written down.