Shift with CJ

About Shift with CJ

The Shift with CJ Podcast Series is for those who would like to dive deep into a world of health and wellness. Featuring interviews and conversations with the world-leading experts, the Podcast seeks to empower listeners to “Make a Shift towards a Healthier as well as Happier Life". Our host Chiranjeev Malhotra leaped into the world of Biohacking and Nutrition about 10 years ago and has been thoroughly studying the same while venturing the globe extensively. He presents you with the most inspiring stories in this series covering Psychology, Mindfulness and Spirituality. If you struggle with myths about health and personal development, this Podcast is for you. This Podcast Series covers intriguing topics such as Biohacking, the Keto Diet, Fasting and more providing the listeners the best methodologies, hacks and tips to make their fitness journey less complex and more fun. It aims to provide the most prominent ways in taking you a stride nearer to mastering your health and wellness experience. Each enlightening episode is brimming with ideas to inspire and uplift. Join in on this fun and fact-filled series while learning from the best in the business. Subscribe and start your prosperity adventure on the correct foot.

Publisher

Chiranjeev Malhotra

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2021

Latest episode

3 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

108 of 193 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   You’re Losing Hair Because You Were Never Taught This | Mark Birch

   With nearly five decades of clinical experience, Mark Birch breaks down why hair health starts at the scalp—not supplements, transplants, or trends. This episode dismantles common myths, explains why hair loss has accelerated globally, and shows how daily habits, environment, stress, and product choice quietly determine whether hair thrives or thins. Key Discussion Highlights Mark explains that the scalp is the fastest-aging skin on the body and requires daily care, much like teeth or facial skin. Poor hygiene, clogged follicles, harsh chemicals, and misinformation drive unnecessary hair loss. Dubai’s environment—hard water, constant air-conditioning, UV exposure, and humidity—adds extra stress, making maintenance even more critical. Hair loss is not one condition; there are 40+ types, influenced by genetics, hormones, stress, medications, nutrition, and lifestyle. While genetics set the blueprint, daily care determines how aggressively hair loss expresses. Mark emphasizes that most people spend money on treatments before fixing basics like scalp cleanliness, pH balance, and circulation—often worsening the problem. The episode also explores nutrition, stress, sleep, exercise, chemical processing, styling products, oils, and why many “natural” hacks (onions, oils, mud, DIY remedies) can actually damage the scalp. Technology like red-light therapy and circulation-boosting tools can help—but only after the foundation is right. Key Takeaways • Hair health begins with scalp hygiene, not pills or procedures • Washing the scalp daily with the right shampoo improves circulation and growth • Most hair loss is preventable or slowable with proper maintenance • Harsh chemicals, oils, and styling products clog follicles and accelerate thinning • Transplants fail without proper pre- and post-scalp care 5 Things You Can Start Doing Today Wash your scalp daily with a shampoo suited to your scalp type (not trends or scents). Use a conditioner every wash and a nourishing hair mask once weekly. Stop applying oils, gels, waxes, or DIY remedies directly to the scalp. Prioritize sleep, stress reduction, protein intake, and whole-food nutrition. Treat hair like skin: cleanse after sweating, swimming, beach exposure, or heavy styling. This episode is a reset: hair health isn’t complicated—but it is disciplined. Clean scalp, correct products, consistency, and respect for biology win every time.

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   29 Dec 2025

   Beyond Biohacking, Spirituality, Purpose, and Inner Fulfillment, Shift with CJ Podcast

   In this episode of Shift with CJ, I step into the guest seat on Dr. Jameel Rizwana Hussain's podcast Let the Soul Speak. Riz is a spiritual and manifestation coach, and together we explore what it really means to “upgrade your human”—going beyond biohacking tools and into purpose, spirituality, and inner fulfillment. We talk about how my journey into health didn’t start with supplements or saunas. It started with pain. Growing up obese and being bullied pushed me toward martial arts, then fitness, CrossFit, and physical mastery. From the outside, things looked great—but inside, I felt hollow. That gap led me to search for happiness, peace, and meaning beyond the body. Biohacking gave me the science and language to understand longevity, energy, and performance. But over time, I realized something important: spirituality begins where biohacking ends. Biohacking can optimize sleep, HRV, and physical health, but it can’t fill what I call the “eternal hole in the heart.” That’s where spirituality comes in. RZ and I revisit a powerful idea we shared years ago: we are not human beings having a spiritual experience—we are spiritual beings having a human experience. This perspective reframes how we approach health, success, and suffering. We also dive into the meaning of my name, Chiranjivi, which in Sanskrit means “eternal” or “one who works toward longevity and well-being.” Once something I resisted, it later felt like a calling. I share my most spiritually transformative experience at the Maha Kumbh Mela and during Mahashivratri in Varanasi, where I experienced deep inner calm, heightened intuition, and a profound connection to Krishna. A key theme throughout the episode is moderation. Extremes—even in wellness—eventually backfire. The middle way, as taught by the Buddha, is what sustains health, clarity, and peace. Looking forward, my mission is to simplify biohacking, make optimization accessible to more people, and personally go much deeper into the spiritual path. Key Takeaways Biohacking optimizes the body, spirituality fulfills the soul. Physical fitness alone doesn’t guarantee inner peace. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Moderation is the foundation of long-term wellness. Inner anchoring leads to clarity, joy, and fulfillment. 5 Things You Can Start Doing Today Spend time on inner work and find your spiritual anchor. Practice moderation in food, training, work, and habits. Wake up earlier and move your body daily. Connect with people and spend time outdoors. Get sunlight, ground yourself, and prioritize quality sleep.

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   24 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Why You Can’t Eat Like Others: The Genetics Nobody Explains | Dr. Ebenezer Abel Paul

   In this episode of Shift with CJ, I sit down with Dr. Ebenezer Abel Paul, founder of Verve Wellness Dubai, to break down one of the biggest questions in health and longevity: If our genes are fixed, why are we all so different—and how much control do we really have? We take genetics out of the abstract and bring it down to first principles. Why some people tolerate carbs better. Why others struggle with dairy, stress, or weight. Why environment, culture, and modern city life (especially Dubai) can either switch on disease or unlock performance. Dr. Ebenezer explains genetics in a practical way: Your genotype is your blueprint. It doesn’t change. Your phenotype—how those genes express—is shaped by lifestyle, food, sleep, stress, environment, and decisions made daily. We dive into why “it runs in my family” is often a misunderstanding of lifestyle patterns rather than destiny, using examples like type 2 diabetes, lactose intolerance, obesity risk, and stress sensitivity. The episode also explores how modern stress, poor sleep, ultra-processed food, eating out culture, microplastics, EMFs, and vitamin deficiencies silently alter gene expression. We discuss the Well Gene Book as an entry point into personalized medicine—not as a diagnosis tool, but as a lifelong blueprint to make better decisions. Dr. Ebenezer explains why combining genetics with blood work, gut health, proteomics, and lifestyle data creates true precision health—and why random supplements, generic diets, or self-diagnosing with AI can backfire. The future, according to Dr. Ebenezer, is not shortcuts—but data harmonization: genetics + lifestyle + environment + AI-guided decision-making, all personalized to the individual. Key Takeaways Genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger. Most “genetic diseases” are actually lifestyle-driven expressions. Modern city life creates a mismatch between biology and environment. Food intolerances often show up as fatigue, brain fog, skin issues—not just gut symptoms. Personalized health beats generic diets, workouts, and supplements every time. 5 Things You Can Start Doing Today Stop copying diets — eat based on how you respond, not influencers. Question symptoms like bloating, fatigue, brain fog—they’re signals, not normal. Fix sleep first — poor sleep amplifies stress genes and inflammation. Reduce eating out — unknown oils, reheated food, and plastics matter. Use data wisely — genetics guide decisions, blood work confirms reality. Knowledge doesn’t remove responsibility—it gives you control.

Who has been a guest on Shift with CJ

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ro Huntriss
• Dr Jeffrey Burke
• Dr Mike Van Thielen

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YouTube views

109,432

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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