You're eating healthy, but is your body actually absorbing any of it?

Most people focus on WHAT they eat. Almost nobody thinks about whether those nutrients actually make it to their cells.

In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. V sits down with Doug Grant, founder of Optimal Health Systems and former nutritionist for the Phoenix Suns, at SoFi Stadium to break down the real science of nutrient absorption, digestion, and why your mindset might be the missing piece in your health journey.

From working with NBA athletes to training conventional doctors in nutrition-based health, Doug shares practical, immediately actionable strategies to get more out of every meal -- starting with something your grandmother already told you to do.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why eating healthy food isn't enough and what actually determines whether nutrients reach your cells

• The #1 free habit that improves digestion immediately (no supplements required)

• How stress and "fight or flight" mode silently sabotage your physical health

• Why conventional doctors are leaving traditional medicine to study nutrition

• How to create a daily "non-negotiable floor" across mindset, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation

• A simple pre-meal ritual that activates your parasympathetic nervous system for better digestion

• What "focused, intense thought" has to do with longevity and optimal health

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