Episode 102

Is Stress Running the Show? with Dr. Nayan Patel

Published on: 6th August, 2025

On today’s Performance Mindset, Amy sits down with Dr. Nayan Patel, clinical pharmacist, educator, and founder of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, a nationally respected facility specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) and personalized pharmaceutical care. Dr. Patel has worked hand-in-hand with functional and integrative practitioners for more than two decades to design hormone protocols, interpret complex lab panels, and guide safer, more efficient patient outcomes. Hormone health influences everything from energy and sleep to mood, metabolism, and libido. Using this information, Dr. Patel has helped thousands of patients find clarity and results by looking beyond “normal” hormone levels. ​​He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEOs, and physicians themselves. Dr. Patel recently published his first book, “The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy.”

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy, according to Dr. Nayan Patel.
  2. The importance of remaining proactive rather than reactive with your health.
  3. His interest lies in the impact hormones have on the body and the specific roles each system plays.
  4. Managing cortisol and stress levels to improve overall health.
  5. The difference between optimal health and normal health.
  6. How cortisol reacts with DHEA in your body to withstand stress, and what happens when stress never dissipates.
  7. The effects of perimenopause and menopause have on women, and what the lack of testosterone can cause.
  8. What high performers prioritize when it comes to hormones and health.

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Connect with Nayan Patel:

Central Drugs - https://www.centraldrugsrx.com/

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness

The Ultimate Human - https://www.theultimatehuman.com/podcast-episodes/dr-nayan-patel-unlocking-glutathione-your-bodys-super-antioxidant

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The Performance Mindset Show
Insights for high performers in business, leadership, and real estate.
The Performance Mindset Show is where high achievers come to grow. Hosted by commercial real estate advisor, entrepreneur, and author Amy Calandrino, each episode dives into the habits, strategies, and stories that help leaders think bigger, perform better, and build meaningful success in business and life.

Amy sits down with trailblazers across commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, investing, health, and personal development to uncover how they overcame obstacles, scaled their impact, and created lives built on intention. These conversations are honest, inspiring, and filled with practical insights you can apply immediately.

Whether you're a business owner, creator, investor, or someone who wants to operate at a higher level, this show will help you strengthen your mindset, sharpen your skills, and stay focused on what matters most.

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Amy Calandrino

Amy Calandrino, SIOR, CCIM, is a Director at Cushman & Wakefield with deep experience representing small and mid-sized businesses, family enterprises, and private investors throughout Central Florida and beyond. She is known for being a thoughtful listener, a creative problem-solver, and a strategic advisor who helps clients make informed decisions that support both their business goals and long-term wealth creation.

With a career rooted in guiding entrepreneurs and families through pivotal real estate moments, Amy brings clarity, structure, and actionable strategy to every assignment. She has completed hundreds of transactions across office, flex, and retail properties, and clients rely on her strong command of market trends, valuations, and space needs particularly within Winter Park and Greater Orlando. Her experience is backed by the SIOR and CCIM designations, reflecting her commitment to expertise and excellence in the industry.

In addition to her advisory work, Amy is the author of From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms, where she shares her SPORT Success System® for high performance. She is also the host of The Performance Mindset Show, a podcast featuring candid conversations with leaders in business, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

Committed to strengthening her community, Amy co-founded the Calandrino Foundation with her husband, Phil, to equip youth with the skills and mindset needed for entrepreneurship and financial empowerment. She also serves on the Park Avenue District Board in Winter Park.

Amy lives in Central Florida with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys golf, running, and staying active with her two children. Her faith, family, and dedication to helping others grow continue to guide her both personally and professionally.