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August 11, 2025 23 mins
This episode is brought to you by Pique Life and Bon Charge.  We know that exercise and diet play a major role in longevity, but social interactions and meaningful connections also have a powerful impact on how we age. In this episode, you’ll learn how to foster relationships that energize you—not drain you—and avoid the trap of unwanted interactions and energy vampires. If you’re looking to live a happier, longer life, this episode shows you how. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa explores how key personality traits, like charisma, can contribute to a longer, more fulfilling life and help you manifest the life you desire. She breaks down the OCEAN personality model and discusses which traits may support or hinder longevity. Vanessa also shares examples of social interactions that drain your energy and offers practical tools to help you navigate conversations with greater ease and confidence. Vanessa Van Edwards is a multi-time bestselling author and a renowned behavioral researcher specializing in professional communication and leadership. Vanessa’s work has been featured in national and international media, as well as in workshops worldwide. In this episode, Dhru and Vanessa dive into: How charisma can help you live longer and get what you want (1:16) Key personality traits you can develop to support longevity (2:17) How to conserve energy and manage your social battery (10:05) Why life gets easier when you step into your charisma (12:05) Practical tools to feel more at ease in social interactions (22:56) Final thoughts (24:52) Also mentioned: Full episode with Vanessa Van Edwards This episode is brought to you by Pique Life and Bon Charge. Right now, Pique Life is offering 20% off their Sun Goddess Matcha. Plus, you’ll get a free beaker and frother when you go to piquelife.com/dhru. Right now, Bon Charge is offering my community 15% off; just go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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