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/

Auro Wellness - https://aurowellness.com/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aurowellness

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@auro.wellness?_t=8nrXA1jnFeM&_r=1

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 - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
Success isn’t just about the deals you close or the investments you make - it’s about how you think, grow, and lead.

Hosted by Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, The Performance Mindset Show explores the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive peak performance in business, real estate, health, and life.

Based in sunny Orlando, Amy and her guests dive into leadership strategies, decision-making frameworks, mental resilience, and personal growth. From cutting-edge commercial real estate insights to biohacking, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and spiritual well-being—this podcast is for the endlessly curious who want to level up in all aspects of life.

Each episode features inspiring conversations with top-performing business leaders, investors, mindset experts, and high achievers across various industries. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, optimize your brain and body, or simply gain insights from some of the most driven individuals out there, you’re in the right place.

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Amy Calandrino

I thrive on meeting clients face-to-face, shaking hands, and helping them achieve their short and long-term goals. For me, it's all about the personal touch combined with a strategic lens. I get great satisfaction from finding the best space and maximizing returns for my clients. But BEYOND the transaction, what truly drives me is developing personalized strategies to help them build wealth.

My clients and colleagues describe me as having both head and heart. I’ve earned CCIM and SIOR designations, and Beyond Commercial is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). I’m recognized as a key influencer in the industry.

Developing ongoing relationships and seeing my clients thrive is what truly drives me. Business owners and investors benefit from my extensive knowledge of inventories, trends, and space. While I have a hyper-local focus in Winter Park and Greater Orlando, I have global reach through alliances with other boutique brokerages and the Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance (CRESDA).

While Central Florida is home, I developed an affinity for Winter Park while earning my degree at Rollins College. Its charm reminds me of my New England roots. Today, I feel blessed to serve many of the area’s businesses and property owners. I also contribute to the community as a Park Avenue District Board member, part of the Main Street America program.

Beyond my work at Beyond Commercial, I'm involved in initiatives that align with my professional and personal aspirations. Alongside my husband Phil, I co-founded the Calandrino Foundation to inspire entrepreneurship, starting with our youth. I’m also passionate about sharing insights through my Performance Mindset podcast, where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with fellow business leaders.

My upcoming book, From Perfect to Real: Embracing Authenticity for Peak Performance, will chronicle my personal struggles, professional journey, and the SPORT Success System® I developed for achieving peak performance.

While providing above-and-beyond service is a priority, my greatest loves are my faith and family. Phil and I cherish raising our two lively children. In my downtime, I also enjoy a round of golf or running a 5k.

The team at Beyond Commerical and I are ready to serve you above and BEYOND. Connect with us today!