In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz come together for a powerful HOMeHOPe Faculty roundtable exploring the gut — not just as a digestive organ, but as the root of mood, metabolism, immunity, and long-term vitality. This conversation blends systems biology, ancient medicine, and cutting-edge diagnostics to give you a radically holistic view of gut health and what it really takes to heal from within.

Join us as we delve into:
• How gut health influences brain function, mood, and clarity
• The role of trauma and stress in gut dysfunction
• Stool testing, diagnostics, and when "more data" isn't better
• Probiotics, fiber, and the personalized approach to microbiome support

This episode is for you if:
• You're chasing mental clarity or performance through your gut
• You've tried "gut protocols" but still feel off
• You want a clinical, systems-based approach to GI health
• You're ready to go beyond buzzwords and into the real science of the microbiome

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Latt Mansor joins Jodi Duval for a deep-dive into ketones, mitochondria, and metabolic flexibility — the science of how your body creates, manages, and optimizes energy. From brain performance to heart health, this conversation bridges Oxford-level physiology, real-world biohacking, and the future of metabolic medicine.

Join us as we explore:

• How ketones work as both fuel and signaling molecules to power your brain, muscles, and heart
• Why metabolic flexibility is the key to longevity, resilience, and cognitive clarity
• The difference between endogenous and exogenous ketones — and how to use Ketone IQ effectively
• The link between mitochondrial health, NAD⁺, and energy metabolism
• Groundbreaking research on ketones in Alzheimer's, mental health, and heart-failure recovery

This episode is for you if:

• You want to understand how ketones can boost cognition, focus, and energy
• You're a clinician, athlete, or optimizer seeking to personalize supplementation and performance
• You're curious about the future of metabolic psychiatry and mitochondrial medicine
• You want smarter, not harder, ways to enhance metabolism, longevity, and recovery

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a hilarious and eye-opening roundtable conversation exploring the strangest, funniest, and most surprising health questions they've ever received. From wild patient stories to unexpected clinic confessions, this episode blends humor with real-world medical insight.

Join us as we delve into:
• The most bizarre patient DMs and clinic questions
• Morning wood, priapism, and hormone balancing myths
• Emergency room confessions you won't believe
• What patients really do (and don't admit) to their doctors

This episode is for you if:
• You're curious about the funniest moments in medicine
• You want to hear health optimization experts unfiltered
• You enjoy learning through real patient stories and cases
• You like laughing while still picking up practical insights

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Jodi Duval is joined by guest Joseph Rosado to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How does the history of cannabis and societal perceptions influence its current use and stigma in the medical field?
• What is the significance of the endocannabinoid system, particularly in relation to women's health, and how does cannabis interact with it?
• How does genetic testing influence personalized cannabis treatment, and what role does it play in Dr. Rosado's personal use of cannabis products?

 

What We Discuss:

(0:05:04) - The history of cannabis and its stigma, how it was once widely accepted and prescribed, but later stigmatized and ostracized due to racism and misinformation

(0:14:03) - The significance of the endocannabinoid system and its potential benefits for women's health, and the potential benefits of cannabis for easing menstrual pain and pelvic pain

(0:30:59) - Dr. Rosado shares his personal experience with genetic testing and how it has shaped his use of cannabis products, and the importance of personalized treatment based on genetics

(0:38:58) - Cannabis and its impact on patients with inspiring patient success stories and highlights the potential of cannabis as a medical treatment

(0:52:55) - Dr. Rosado shares his personal experiences with patients who have found relief through cannabis and emphasizes the importance of listening to our bodies. He also shares a story about being invited to speak in Fiji, highlighting the increasing acceptance of cannabis as a medical treatment

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Scott Sher is joined by guest Kris Smith to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is the role of metabolic therapy in the treatment of brain tumors and how does it interact with traditional treatments such as radiation therapy?

• How could a ketogenic diet potentially offer a new pathway in the treatment of brain tumors like glioblastoma, and what factors should be considered due to its variable effects from patient to patient?

• Why is it important to consider individual genetic variations and the impact of lifestyle on brain health, and how can maintaining a healthy lifestyle contribute to better outcomes in brain health?

 

What We Discuss:

(0:00:00) - Dr. Smith's journey into the world of neurosurgery, and his experience treating glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer

 

(0:09:10) - The combination of traditional medical treatments and holistic approaches for brain tumors and the potential benefits and drawbacks of both methods

 

(0:12:39) - The effectiveness of a ketogenic diet during a cancer treatment

 

(0:18:22) - How metabolic therapy for brain tumors can potentially improve patient outcomes

 

(0:27:02) - Metabolic therapy for treating glioblastoma, its efficacy and how it works on a cellular level

 

(0:35:26) - The potential challenges and advantages of a metabolic approach to treat glioblastoma

 

(0:48:33) - Holistic cancer prevention and treatment

 

(0:54:06) - Dr. Kris Smith's current work and future goals, and his plans to continue researching and developing new treatments for glioblastoma

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by guest Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is the history and role of various components of cannabis, including THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids, in medicine, and how does their research into the impact on the endocannabinoid system pave the way for further exploration in the field?

• What is the 'Entourage Effect' and how does the combined effect of different cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis, particularly their anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, neuro-protective, and sedative effects, indicate the vast potential of cannabis in healthcare?

• Why is understanding and measuring endocannabinoid tone, which can impact pain threshold, digestion, mood, and sleep, important and how can genetic testing, symptomatology, and tracking be used to assess it? What is the significance of working with a knowledgeable practitioner with medicinal cannabis?

What We Discuss:

(0:01:03) - Exploring the history and various components of cannabis as a medicine 

(0:07:12) - The origins of cannabis use for medicine in Tibet and the potential of cannabis components for various effects

(0:10:24) - The endocannabinoid system, the differences between CB1 and CB2 receptors, and their impact on human health 

(0:22:50) - The clinical relevance of the 'Entourage Effect' and the importance of combining cannabinoids for maximum efficacy

(0:34:40) - The insights into the challenges of sourcing quality cannabis and the importance of working with a practitioner 

 

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EndoDNA: https://endodna.com/

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• Why is sleep essential for both our physical and mental health and what techniques can be employed to optimize sleep quality?
• How to improve sleep quality and which supplements help?
• What changes in lifestyle can cause alterations in an individual's chronotype and sleep patterns?

 

What We Discuss:

(0:02:00) - Why sleep is vital for our physical and mental health, and the consequences of sleep deprivation, and the significance of REM sleep and a proper sleep schedule.

 

(0:14:09) - Sleep optimization techniques, the role of metabolomic data in health enhancement, and the impact of light, water, and magnetism on synchronizing our circadian rhythms. Dr. Ted's sleep anchoring technique.

 

(0:25:01) - Sleep optimization methods like the role of blackout blinds, temperature control, and ways to deal with difficult partners. Plus the potential of supplements like melatonin to address sleep issues.

 

(0:32:53) - Strategies to optimize sleep, the role of exercise, and the use of supplements like melatonin and magnolol bark.

 

(0:44:02) - How to improve sleep and manage stress effectively, including stopping work before bed, using supplements to improve sleep, and understanding Dr. Bruce's chronotypes.

 

(0:49:20) - How lifestyle and job changes can affect chronotypes and the importance of recognizing and adjusting to changing sleep needs.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Ted Achacoso and Scott Sher to discuss the first Health Optimization Medicine and Practice symposium, and give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How does the Health Optimization Medicine (Home Hope) approach use science and technology to detect and correct imbalances in our bodies, and how can it benefit individuals from elite athletes to cancer patients?
• What is the pivotal role of GABA, cannabinoids, microbiota, and ketones in health optimization?
• What is the future of health optimization symposiums and how does the concept of community play a significant role in the learning and sharing of knowledge in this field?

 

What We Discuss:

03:00 - Explanation of how Health Optimization Medicine (HomeHope) uses science and technology to detect and correct imbalances in our bodies

06:45 - Discussion on how the Home Hope approach can benefit individuals ranging from elite athletes to cancer patients

12:10 - In-depth talk about the pivotal role of gut health in our overall wellbeing

15:30 - Explanation of how GABA, cannabinoids, and microbiota play a pivot role in health optimization

24:10 - Insights from the Health Optimization Medicine Symposium

33:00 - Predictions for the future of health optimization symposiums

36:50 - Discussion on how the concept of community plays a significant role in the learning and sharing of knowledge in the health optimization field

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Craig Koniver joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is the role of performance medicine in health optimization?
• How can Intravenous (IV) therapy, methylene blue, light therapies, and peptides significantly boost one's quality of life?
•  How can peptides aid in athlete recovery and what are the regulations surrounding their use in sports?

 

Dr. Craig Koniver, MD, is a health and human performance expert in nutrient and science-driven protocols for performance and longevity. He has overseen more NAD+ and peptide therapies than any other physician in the world, and counts Fortune 100 CEOs, professional athletes, A-list Hollywood actors, and Special Forces servicemen among his many clients.

 

What We Discuss:

(0:00:43) - What Is Performance Medicine

(0:12:13) - Exploring the Benefits of Intravenous Therapy

(0:18:45) - The Multiple Benefits of Methylene Blue

(0:24:53) - How To Take Care of Yourself and Start Feeling Better

(0:28:50) - The Different Light Therapies

(0:36:19) - Exploring Peptides and their Role in Performance Medicine

(0:47:18) - The Intersection of Peptides and IV Therapies in Health Optimization

(0:54:28) - Harnessing the Potential of Peptides for Enhancing Athlete Recovery

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Gary Wolf joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is the Quantified Self-movement and how does it utilize data to improve personal understanding and health?
• How does participant-led research and personal science play a significant role in healthcare and understanding our health better?
• What are the implications of artificial intelligence on public health and the potential role of large language models in advancing participant-led research in health decision-making?

 

Gary Wolf is the founder of the Quantified Self and the director of the nonprofit Article 27 Foundation, whose cover story in the New York Times Magazine introduced the emerging practices of self-tracking to the general public, and remains the definitive description of the Quantified Self movement. As a journalist and editor, Wolf has been covering the intersection of technology and culture for two decades, and is the author of two books: Wired – A Romance; and Dumb Money.

 

What We Discuss:

01:31 - How did Gary get into Journalism?

13:26 - What is the Quantified Self Movement?

20:36 - Participant-Led Research and the Cholesterol and Triglyceride Experiment

29:25 - The Challenges of Bridging Clinical and Public Health Research with Independent Research

37:43 - Exploring the Role of AI and the Potential of Large Language Models

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Jack Kruse joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the shift towards decentralized medicine and what role does patient informed consent and medical freedom play in this shift?
• What is the impact of centralized medicine on naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, and Eastern medicine practitioners, and how can this be addressed by decentralized medicine?
• What are the implications of technology on public health, specifically in terms of electronic health records and how it can potentially undermine or enhance the healthcare system?

 

Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, a health and wellness company dedicated to helping patients avoid the healthcare burdens we typically encounter as we age. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, and Age Management Medicine Group. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kruse's research has been published in respected dental and medical journals. 

 

What We Discuss:
(0:01:21) - Navigating the Future of Healthcare with Decentralized Medicine

(0:09:15) - Medical Sovereignty and its Role in Shaping Decentralized Medicine

(0:24:31) - Impact of Decentralized Medicine on Modern Healthcare Systems

(0:34:16) - The Fallacy of Statins and Proposing a Shift towards Decentralized Medicine

(0:42:21) - Implementing a Tripartite System for Efficient Healthcare Administration

(0:46:41) - Penalties for Doctors in the Decentralized Medicine Landscape

(1:02:35) - Journey into the Core Principles of Decentralized Medicine

(1:17:53) - Envisioning the Future of Medicine Through Decentralization

(1:32:48) - Evolution of Medical Education in the Era of Decentralized Medicine

(1:40:59) - Photosynthesis, Geographical Latitudes, and Potential Extinction Events

(1:47:04) - Understanding the Quantum Effects of Light and Psychedelics

(1:59:59) - Quantum Coherence and its Role in Mitochondrial Functioning

(2:11:59) - Embracing Decentralized Medicine: Advice for a Healthy Life

(2:22:01) - A Sneak Peak into the Upcoming Film Depicting Jack's Life and Contributions to Medicine.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Bobby Azarian joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How does the neuroscience of belief and cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect, impact our resistance to changing beliefs and our approach to epistemic foraging?
• In what ways can understanding the concept of hierarchical emergence in the universe, and viewing everything from ant colonies to nations as a single organism, contribute to our understanding of consciousness, self-modeling, and mental resilience?
• How can the exploration of theories such as the Bayesian brain hypothesis, neuroDarwinism, terror management theory, and Cleodynamics enhance our understanding of the human mind, the universe, and the potential for predicting chaotic events?

Dr. Robert Azarian (Bobby Azarian) is a science journalist and a cognitive neuroscientist who received his PhD from George Mason University. He has written for publications such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, BBC, Scientific American, Slate, HuffPost, Quartz, and Aeon, and he writes the blog "Mind in the Machine" for Psychology Today.  His recent book is called The Romance of Reality: How the Universe Organizes Itself to Create Life, Consciousness, and Cosmic Complexity.

 

What We Discuss:

(0:05:15) - Neuroscience of Belief and Epistemic Foraging

(0:14:57) - Hierarchical Emergence in the Universe

(0:22:36) - Neuro Darwinism and Terror Management Theory

(0:29:57) - Predicting Behavior Through Network Analysis

(0:38:41) - Bayesian Brain Hypothesis and Psychoplastogens

(0:42:53) - Defining Life

(0:56:24) - Exploring Consciousness and the Self

(1:12:30) - Health Optimization Medicine and Omega Point

(1:26:53) - Synthesis of Thermodynamics, Information, Evolution

(1:35:10) - Energy and Information in Thermodynamics and Evolution

(1:42:48) - Evolutionary Theory and Unifying BVSR

(1:51:09) - Evolutionary Cooperation and the Energy Problem

(1:59:18) - Living Life Smarter, Not Harder

(2:10:30) - Encouraging Reading and Personalized Knowledge

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dan Pardi joins our host Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How does GHB affect sleep and longevity and what is its role as an allosteric modulator of GABA A receptors?
• What is the four-part model of behavior change and why is it important to note that knowledge alone isn't enough to bring about lasting change?
• How can tracking our behavior help us stay mindful of our daily habits and what are the benefits and potential pitfalls of this approach?

 

Dan Pardi, PhD is the founder and CEO of the cutting-edge platform, humanOS.me,  which leverages a novel behavior model to promote health fluency, skill development, and lifestyle insights so people can master their health practice. He does research with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and the Departments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University in the Netherlands where he investigates how lifestyle factors, like sleep, influence decision making, cognitive performance, and metabolism. 

 

What We Discuss:

01:37 - Understanding the Drug GHB

07:27 - How does GHB Work and Its Effects on Sleep and Longevity

14:19 - GHB vs. Sodium Oxybate

18:21 - How to Improve Health 

23:01 - Sleep Loss Studies

25:25 - Framework of a Behavioral Change Model

27:08 - Forming New Skills and Behaviors

30:50 - The Impact of Tracking on Lifestyle

37:57 - How to Define Health

45:00 - Evolutionarily Based Understanding of Health

49:41 - Health Performance Expert

52:43 - Preventing Diseases

55:57 - Behavior Changes

1:02:00 - Taking Care of Your Health

1:10:15 - Systems in Health

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Christine Maren joins Dr. Scott to explore the often-overlooked connections between perimenopause, gut health, and hormone balance. Together, they discuss the estrobolome, how to effectively test and interpret results, strategies to correct imbalances, and a practical framework for nutrient, gut, and hormone optimization.

Join us as we delve into:

• What the estrobolome is and why it matters for women's health
• How gut health impacts hormone balance during perimenopause
• Testing and correction strategies for optimal results
• Nutrient and lifestyle changes for long-term hormonal health

This episode is for you if:

• You're experiencing perimenopause symptoms and want science-backed solutions
• You suspect gut health issues may be affecting your hormones
• You're curious about functional medicine testing options
• You want a practical framework for balancing hormones naturally

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Patrick Hanaway joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is the NutreVal Metabolomics Test and how does it transform the approach to understanding patients' unique nutritional needs?

• How can diagnostic testing and understanding the metabolites produced by the microbiome significantly contribute to functional medicine?

• What are the five critical factors identified for the long-term management of long COVID, and how has his work with the Wixarika people of Sierra Madres in Mexico influenced his approach to treating this condition?

 

Dr. Patrick Hanaway, MD is a board-certified family physician trained at Washington University. Dr. Hanaway served on the Executive Committee for the American Board of Integrative Medicine and is Past President of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. For more than 20 years he was worked with his wife, Dr. Lisa Lichtig, in clinical practice at Family to Family: Your Home for Whole Health Care in Asheville, NC, and Weaverville, NC.

 

What We Discuss:
10:25 - Developing the NutriVal Metabolomics Test

14:49 - Testing and Advances in Functional Medicine

22:42 - Metabolic Data

24:52 - Developments of Epigenetic Testing

29:28 - How To Work with a Practitioner and How Does Testing Work

40:11 - The Future of Gut Health

49:38 - Education in Medicine

59:17 - Long COVID Treatment and Research

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Chris Shade joins our host Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How does the process of detoxification function in our bodies and what factors can disrupt this balance?

• What role do stress and hormonal imbalances play in our detoxification process and how can supplements like GABA potentially aid in restoring balance?

• What is the role of glutathione in detoxification, and how does incorporating CBD, liposomal glutathione, and polyphenols aid in regulating neuroinflammation and mobilizing toxins?

 

Dr. Christopher Shade, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, has been working to uncover the curative power of nature through the practice of modern science for over a decade. As an industry thought-leader, his vast knowledge, intuitive understanding of chemistry and biology, and passion for wellness are reflected in our innovative supplement delivery systems, detoxification protocols, and patented mercury speciation and heavy metals tests.

 

What We Discuss:
03:16 - How Does the Detoxification Process Work

12:05 - Detoxification Methods

18:30 - Detoxification, Stress, and Neuroinflammation

29:33 - How to Test for Toxins

33:19 - The GABA System & Hormones

44:20 - Liver Health and Detoxification Methods for Drinking

52:33 - Exploring Tibetan Buddhism and the Bonn Lineage

57:50 - 3 Things to Live Smarter Not Harder

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Amy Killen joins our host Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

•  What are the potential applications of stem cell therapies in medicine, particularly in relation to aging and sexual health, and how does the FDA's policy impact their utilization?

• How does ovarian aging impact women's health and longevity, and what are the potential therapies that could slow down egg depletion?

• How is hormone replacement therapy approached for both men and women, and what are the potential benefits and controversies surrounding the use of bioidentical hormones and testosterone therapy?

 

Dr. Amy Killen is a leading anti-aging and regenerative physician. After working as a board-certified emergency physician for more than seven years, Dr. Killen saw the effects of unchecked, chronic disease on her patients and decided to transition into anti-aging and longevity medicine in hopes of offering her patients alternatives to the traditional aging paradigm. An international speaker, clinical practice owner, entrepreneur, author, and frequent media guest, Dr. Killen has become an outspoken advocate for empowering people to look and feel their best by merging lifestyle modification, integrative medicine, body-identical hormones, nutritional supplements, energy modalities and stem cell therapies.

What we discuss:

(0:03:30) - Stem Cell Procedures & Integrative Medicine

(0:08:04) - Types of Stem Cells in Medicine

(0:11:40) - Stem Cell Signaling and Therapeutic Potential

(0:22:22) - Understanding Ovarian Aging and Menopause

(0:29:25) - Ovarian Aging and Potential Therapies

(0:36:10) - Hormone Replacement and Rapamycin in Longevity

(0:47:20) - Men's Health and Hormone Optimization

(0:51:21) - Sexual Dysfunction and Nitric Oxide Boosters

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Neil Grunberg joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is a good leader?
• What makes good followers?
• What are attributes that you can acquire as a good follower?
• What is the optimal model for leadership? 

 

Dr. Neil Grunberg is a professor of Military and emergency medicine, medical and clinical psychology, and neuroscience in the Uniform Services University School of Medicine. He's a professor in the Graduate School of Nursing, Director of Research and Development, Director of Leadership and Education Development Program and The Director of Faculty for MEM. He's a Chair of Faculty Mentoring and Development for the ANE. He's a Medical and Social Psychologist who has been on faculties with the USU since 1979.

 

Dr. Neil Grunberg earned his baccalaureate degrees in Medical Microbiology and Psychology from Stanford University. He earned his master of the Arts and Master's Philosophy and PhD degrees from Physiological and Social Psychology from Columbia University. He also serves as the co-founder of the International Leaders Association Healthcare Leadership Community and a member of the Working Group for the World Leadership Network. He was also selected as the Presidential Leadership Scholar and had the opportunity to work with many former members of cabinets of Presidents Johnson, Bush, Clinton and Bush II. 

What we discuss:

(0:08:17) - Learning Leadership and Developing Models

(0:24:09) - Leadership and Followership

(0:34:03) - Training Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership

(0:52:53) - Understanding Different Types of Followership

(1:05:46) - Improving Communication Skills

(1:14:34) - Trust and Feedback in Organizations Importance

(1:20:53) - Leadership and Team Collaboration in Healthcare

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Susan Rossell joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• How have the media and popular culture shaped our perceptions of what the ideal body should look like and how these influences can lead to serious psychological and social implications?

• How does body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affect people emotionally and socially making it difficult for them to recognize and respond to the emotions of others?

• What are the current and upcoming treatment options available for body image disorders, including psychotherapy, antidepressants, oxytocin, and brain training?

 

Dr. Susan Rossell is a cognitive neuropsychologist and Professorial Research Fellow at Swinburne's Centre for Mental Health. She also holds adjunct positions at Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and at St Vincent's Health. Professor Rossell's research focuses on understanding the cognitive and neurobiological processes involved in psychosis and related disorders. She has published extensively and received both the International and European award for Young Investigator in Schizophrenia Research.

 

What we discuss:

(0:02:00) - Body Image

(0:04:30) - Toxic Body Positivity

(0:07:10) - Body Dysmorphia Through a Biological and Psychological Perspective 

(0:13:21) - Body Dysmorphia's Impact on Emotions

(0:19:42) - Gender Differences in Body Image Disorders

(0:22:10) - Body Image versus Vanity 

(0:26:27) - The Rise of Dsitress in Body Image

(0:29:55) - Fear of Aging

(0:34:15) - The Impact of Social Media Filters 

(0:40:57) - Body Image Treatment Options

(0:48:06) - Body Image Survey and Getting Help

(0:52:36) - Knowledge, Psilocybin, and Body Image

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Iva Lloyd joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is naturopathic medicine and how its approach to healthcare is gaining momentum worldwide?

• What is the integral link between mental health and physical well-being?

• How can factors such as Wi-Fi and nutrition impact your health?

Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Markham Ontario.  After graduating from Queen's University with a BScH in Life Sciences, she graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.  Dr. Lloyd, ND has maintained a full-time naturopathic practice since 2002 and has been actively participated on a number of boards including the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the World Naturopathic Federation. Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND is practicing out of Balanced Living in Markham Ontario at 2673 Bur Oak Markham, Ontario.

 

What we discuss:

0:05:15 - Understanding the Role of Naturopathic Medicine

0:18:48 - The Roadblock in Understanding Mind-Body Connection

0:24:48 - Intermittent Fasting Dangers for Malnourished

0:32:39 - Assessing Wi-Fi Effects on Health

0:38:54 - Technology, Environment, and Health Impact

0:42:47 - Identifying Emotional Triggers and Traumatic Experiences

0:48:54 - Navigating Perceptions and Individualized Health

0:58:13 - Uniqueness of Health Technology Assessments

1:02:36 - Standardizing Naturopathic Education

1:07:09 - Challenges in Accessing and Utilizing Information

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Greg Potter joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What is chronobiology and how does it affect our daily lives, specifically our sleep patterns, mood, and overall health?

• How can the understanding of biological rhythms such as infradian, ultradian, and circadian rhythms, be applied to improve our health and wellbeing?

• What are the benefits of maintaining a regular eating window and how does it relate to chrono nutrition

 

Greg Potter is a health and wellness coach with a passion for helping people feel great and do good. He has a wealth of experience in the health and wellness field, including undergraduate and master's degrees in exercise science, a PhD in sleep, circadian rhythms, nutrition, and metabolism, and certifications as a personal trainer and sports massage therapist. He understands the challenges of modern life and helps people make simple and sustainable lifestyle changes that add years to their lives and life to their years.

 

What we discuss:

(0:00:04) - Unpacking Chronobiology

(0:11:33) - Wearable Technology and Sleep Monitoring

(0:20:24) - Lucid Dreaming and Sleep Monitoring

(0:30:52) - Questionnaires, Diaries, and Sleep Phenotypes

(0:36:09) - Importance of Sleep Health and Stages

(0:47:55) - Sleep Architecture, Stimulation, and Therapeutic Interventions

(0:59:11) - Psychedelics, Dreaming, and Chronobiology Connections

(1:04:28) - Effects of Light on Circadian Rhythm

(1:18:30) - Optimal Time of Day for Exercise

(1:27:43) - Practical Takeaways for Corona Nutrition

(1:44:39) - Practical Strategies for Better Sleep

(1:52:53) - The Applications of Chronobiology

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Bret Scher joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is the true definition of metabolic health, and why is metabolic health so poor in the United States?
• How does the ketogenic diet affect various types of cardiology markers?
• Why is it important to think about metabolic flexibility in the context of whether you're metabolically healthy or not?
  

 

Dr. Bret Scher is a board certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and a leading expert in therapeutic uses of metabolic therapies, including the ketogenic diet. He is the Director of Metabolic Mind, a nonprofit initiative for the Baszucki group. Dr. Scher was most recently the medical director of DietDoctor.com before becoming the medical director of Metabolic Mind. He also runs a preventative cardiology telemedicine practice at lowcarbcardiologist.com. Dr. Scher has spent most of his 20 year career as a preventative cardiologist, helping people improve their metabolic health and prevent heart disease using low carb nutrition and lifestyle interventions. 

What we discuss:

[00:05] Metabolism is the process of how our body converts food and calories into usable energy.

[05:55] Metabolic dysfunction is caused by constant input of food, leading to storage and affecting organ function.

[16:23] Ketogenic therapies have been proven to work for controlling seizures in kids with epilepsy.

[21:19] Ketogenic diet can be personalized to any dietary pattern and offers various benefits.

[30:17] Ketogenic therapy shows promising results for various mental health conditions.

[34:55] Metabolic therapies and the ketogenic diet are being explored in psychiatric care.

[44:08] The importance of considering multiple surrogate markers for cardiovascular risk assessment

[1:02:36] Metabolic flexibility is important for switching between different diets.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Kiran Krishnan joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What are the most exciting clinical developments in the field of gut microbiota and probiotic supplementation?
• How do outer membrane vesicles violate the dogma that bacteria and human cells should not communicate directly? 
• Why is the gut microbiota now considered an organ in the body that is postnatal, or an organ that grows right after birth?

 

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 17 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He left University research to take a position as the U.S. Business Development and Product Development lead for Amano Enzyme, USA. Amano is one of the world's largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes used in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries in North America. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. 

What we discuss:

(0:00:04) - Gut microbiota and probiotics revolution

(0:17:21) - Gut microbiota and organ function

(0:25:30) - Bifidobacterium longum's impact on mood

(0:31:22) - Gut bacteria and brain development

(0:45:55) - Microbiome and covid-19 risk factors

(0:51:41) - Inter-kingdom communication and implications

(1:12:09) - Probiotics' impact on inflammation and microbiome

(1:17:19) - Microbiome analysis in clinical trials

(1:24:02) - Microbiome's role in addiction and autoimmunity

(1:37:30) - Microbiome functionality and redundancy

(1:42:10) - Foundational organisms and future projects

(1:55:10) - Advancing phytoceuticals and extraction processes

(2:11:47) - Advancements in gut microbiota science

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Tommy Wood joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What types of markers should you be testing, and when are they necessary?
• What can those in the general population be doing to optimize their health, specifically minimizing cognitive decline and physical decline as they age?
• What do elite level athletes and elite level professionals do differently?

 

Dr. Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. He is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.

What we discuss:

(0:00:04) - Optimizing health and performance 

(0:12:53) - Improving infant and child development

(0:22:39) - How dancing and video games impact brain development

(0:29:25) - Development and health in children

(0:42:20) - The importance of comprehensive blood tests

(0:47:33) - Supplements, testing, and anti-aging

(0:57:19) - NAD levels, lifestyle factors, and exercise

(1:10:27) - The environment's impact on the human body

(1:19:00) - Stimulating brain function and behavior change

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the evolving landscape of wearable health technologies. This spirited discussion dives into the science, pitfalls, and possibilities of using wearables like Oura, WHOOP, Eight Sleep, and more to decode personal health and performance.

Join us as we delve into:
• The real value and limits of bio-data from wearables
• How to avoid "orthometria": the obsession with perfect health metrics
• Why wearables should be mirrors, not masters
• The future of personalized, real-time health feedback

This episode is for you if:
• You're curious about how wearables like Oura or WHOOP work
• You've ever questioned if your sleep score should control your day
• You're exploring personalized health and data-driven optimization
• You want to avoid data anxiety while using biofeedback tools

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What is GABA, and why do we need it?
• How is GABA synthesized?
• What are some of the conditions and syndromes that are related to GABA deficiency?

 

Dr. Ted is the founding pioneer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping doctors and practitioners learn how to optimize for health rather than treat disease. He is also the founder of Smarter Not Harder Inc, makers of Troscriptions. He went to med school at the age of 18, and is trained in interventional neuroradiology, toxicology and pharmacology. He is also trained in anti-aging medicine, nutritional medicine, and is an expert in hormone balancing.

What we discuss:

(0:02:14) - Understanding GABA

(0:14:21) - GABA receptors and their subtypes

(0:24:03) - GABA's role in brain function

(0:35:20) - Sleep-inducing substances and their effects

(0:41:33) - Health optimization and balanced living

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Susan Rossell joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What is psilocybin, and what effects does it have on the brain?

• What are the potential risks of psilocybin, and what could go wrong during psilocybin experiences?

• What is the connection between psilocybin and body dysmorphic disorder?

 

Dr. Susan Rossell is a leading clinical neuropsychologist and researcher based in Australia. She is widely recognized for her contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology and mental health. As a professor of cognitive neuropsychology and director of the Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Center at Swinburne University of Technology, Dr. Rossell's expertise lies in understanding the neural mechanisms of underlying mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar and anxiety disorders. 

 

What we discuss:

[00:00] Body dysmorphia is a difficult mental illness to treat with no specific interventions.

[06:35] Psilocybin trials for depression and body image disorders

[12:39] Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy opens up new ways of thinking

[18:46] Serotonin causes a flush through the system, making us more responsive to the world, but can also cause anxiety and stress.

[24:49] Psychedelic treatment safety data is insufficient for minors

[30:27] Psychedelic therapy in Australia requires experienced professionals and research approval.

[36:11] Rolling out interventions without enough data is concerning

[42:22] Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a growing concern with no effective interventions.

[48:04] BDD in children is increasing due to excessive screen time and lack of outdoor activities.

[53:37] Living smarter not harder involves simple things like going to the beach and creating brain chemicals naturally.

[59:16] Psilocybin's potential in transforming mental health therapies

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What are some things that are commonly misunderstood about the mitochondria?
• How are common drugs in the anti-aging world poisoning the mitochondrial complexes? 
• Why is the holobiont perspective particularly important for the mitochondria?

 

Dr. Ted is the founding pioneer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping doctors and practitioners learn how to optimize for health rather than treat disease. He is also the founder of Smarter Not Harder Inc, makers of Troscriptions. He went to med school at the age of 18, and is trained in interventional neuroradiology, toxicology and pharmacology. He is also trained in anti-aging medicine, nutritional medicine, and is an expert in hormone balancing.

What we discuss:

[00:08:22] Intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets affect autophagy and mitochondrial biogenesis

[00:20:17] The body uses signaling molecules to sense the body's energy needs

[00:24:22] Mitochondria decrease in population and acquire mutations as we age

[00:31:18] Mitochondrial haplotypes can vary based on geographic location and climate

[00:39:44] Keeping cells in network control prevents proliferation

[00:42:07] For any supplement to work, it has to pass the double membranes of the mitochondria

[00:50:16] Testing is necessary to recommend lifestyle modifications objectively

[01:00:04] Supplementation can correct imbalances in the mitochondria

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Janet Schloss joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What are some of the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, and how can it impact our health? 

• How can medical cannabis be used in the treatment of chronic disease and conditions?

• What are the challenges of designing research studies around medical cannabis?

 

Dr. Janet Schloss is the Clinical Research Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University. Janet is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in coordinating clinical trials. In addition to her academic career, Janet is a practicing clinical nutritionist and naturopath with over 20 years of experience. Following the completion of her doctorate in 2015, Janet has focused her research on supporting people who have cancer through studying the use of complementary medicine to assist side effects of cancer treatments. Janet has completed a number of groundbreaking studies and has over 60 publications, and now focuses a lot of her research on medical cannabis. 

What we discuss:

[00:00] Medical cannabis has gained recognition as a powerful tool in healthcare.

[07:03] Researching medicinal cannabis for GBM

[13:22] Medicinal cannabis has potential but is not right for everyone

[19:15] Understanding the different cannabinoids and their effects

[24:59] Medical cannabis has promising applications in chronic diseases, stress, anxiety, and inflammation.

[30:42] Exciting opportunities in cannabis research for neurological conditions

[36:28] Cannabis products can aid in chemotherapy and adjunct treatment

[41:54] Educating patients on medicinal cannabis is crucial

[47:24] Titration of cannabis is individualized and requires slow and steady dosing.

[52:45] Timing and proper dosage are crucial for effective cannabis treatment

[58:36] Antioxidants are not what we think they are

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Alex Rosenberg joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What are the definitions of scientism and naturalism?

• Is there such a thing as free will, and if so, what implications does it have on the search for purpose in life?

• What is nice nihilism?

 

Alex Rosenberg is an American philosopher and novelist. He is the R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University, and is well known for contributions in the philosophy of biology, as well as the philosophy of economics. He has also written several books, including "The Atheist's Guide to Reality: Enjoying Life without Illusions" and "Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction."

What we discuss:

[00:00] Fundamental laws of physics are time symmetrical

[06:53] Naturalism requires letting go of everyday reality and embracing science.

[13:43] The second law of thermodynamics governs the emergence of organized adaptive systems.

[20:31] The content of conscious thought is an illusion.

[27:25] Self-help industry is exploiting people's credulity.

[34:10] Our continual dissatisfaction is a result of natural selection.

[40:58] Do we have free will?

[47:34] Nice nihilism is the doctrine that most of us behave in ways that are satisfying to the emotional responses of others.

[54:10] Living in the moment may not lead to happiness

[1:00:53] Seek professional advice driven by science for living smarter.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Mark Gordon joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• How can stress and cortisol levels lead to inflammation and brain injury?

• Why is vitamin D crucial for the immune system and testosterone production?

• Why is balancing all hormones necessary to improve our overall health?

 

Dr. Mark Gordon is originally trained in family medicine, and continued his medical education in clinical orthopedics, cosmetic dermatology and sports medicine prior to culminating in interventional endocrinology in 1997. He was instrumental in increasing the recognition of traumatic brain injury as a cause of hormonal deficiency. His first book, The Clinical Application of Interventional Endocrinology, is recognized by his peers as a dissertation on the standards of care and assessment for hormone replacement medicine. His academic standards and medical knowledge have been recognized by USC, where he holds a voluntary position as associate professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon currently lectures and works with veterans alongside Andrew Marr at the Warrior Angels Foundation.

What we discuss:

[04:45] The premise for PTSD is that it is exposure to an emotional, stressful environmental situation 

[06:35] PTSD and TBI are linked through neuroinflammation and biological resiliency.

[19:38] Vitamin D is crucial for immune system and testosterone production

[25:36] Optimal hormone levels are important for cognitive and physical functionality.

[01:04] Addressing inflammation is key to improving overall health

[43:33] Nutritional optimization is key for gut health and hormone balance

[55:48] Liver health affects growth hormone and testosterone levels

[1:01:33] Growth hormones have many benefits, including better sleep, better cognitive function, and improved interpersonal skills.

[1:14:02] Millennium Health Network trains doctors globally for military and civilian healthcare.

[1:19:43] Hormone optimization is important for dealing with inflammation.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Brad Leech joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What are the benefits of a healthy microbiome and how do we measure this?

• What does the gut microbiome do for us, and how does the microbiome interact with systemic health?

• What are some new advancements surrounding the microbiome in recent years, and what does this mean or change for us clinically?

Dr. Brad Leech is a PhD-qualified Clinical Nutritionist specializing in chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalized care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness. After entering the profession in 2008, Brad has taught and developed subjects at leading universities and conducted research on intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management and food-based probiotics. Brad is the Lead Clinical Educator and co-creator of Co-Biome, where his expertise in gastrointestinal healthcare enables him to translate the latest science on the gut microbiome into practical clinical applications. In addition to his research, and working with patients, Brad offers practitioner support through his mentoring program Brad's Brainiacs.

What we discuss:

[00:00] A healthy microbiome is essential for optimal health and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases

[07:40] Diversity in diet is key for a healthy microbiome

[14:16] The gut microbiome produces metabolites that impact systemic health

[21:10] Microbiome diversity and production of beneficial compounds are linked to various health conditions

[27:31] Advanced sequencing methods allow for a comprehensive understanding of the microbiome.

[34:21] Metagenomics can identify 28,000 bacterial species and their functions

[40:55] Personalized medicine is the new approach to treating dysbiosis

[46:54] Reduce LPS-producing bacteria through prebiotic fiber, bovine colostrum, and reducing saturated fats

[53:16] Increase butyrate production with resistant starch and diverse fiber

[59:41] Recommended daily fiber intake is around 30 grams for females and 38 grams for males

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Scott Carney joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• How does something go from an idea, to a story, to a book? 

• How can one go wrong in the pursuit of what is otherwise known as a noble path?

• What is the relationship between the dark side of spirituality and the pursuit of enlightenment?

 

Scott Carney is a New York Times bestselling author, anthropologist and investigative journalist. His works include What Doesn't Kill Us, The Vortex, The Wedge, The Red Market and The Enlightenment Trap. Carney was a contributing editor at Wired for five years and his writing also appears in Mother Jones, Men's Journal, Playboy, Foreign Policy, Discover, Outside and Fast Company. His work has been the subject of a variety of radio and television programs, including on NPR and National Geographic TV. 

What we discuss:

[00:00] The rule of social media is the same as the rule of improv

[06:38] The moment that instigated the majority of what Scott has written 

[17:43] Spirituality can be a tool to become a good person, but it can also lead to spiritual bypassing

[23:32] Exploring the dangers of spiritual journeys and gurus

[39:58] The authenticity of Eastern spiritual traditions is often overestimated

[50:57] Beware of warning signs in spiritual and health communities that may indicate cult-like behavior

[01:13] The problem with health gurus and their untested ideas

[1:06:49] The potential dangers of the Wim Hof method

[1:12:02] The dangers of blindly following gurus and influencers

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

• What is evolutionary medicine, and what is its role in the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice framework?
• How does Universal Darwinism play a role in health optimization medicine?
• How are master regulatory genes and the cell danger response related to each other?

 

Dr. Ted is the founding pioneer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping doctors and practitioners learn how to optimize for health rather than treat disease. He is also the founder of Smarter Not Harder Inc, makers of Troscriptions. He went to med school at the age of 18, and is trained in interventional neuroradiology, toxicology and pharmacology. He is also trained in anti-aging medicine, nutritional medicine, and is an expert in hormone balancing. 

 

What we discuss:

[00:00] Evolutionary medicine's role in health optimization medicine.

[06:59] Medicine has gone through magical, religious, empirical, and rational phases and is now moving towards an evolutionary phase.

[13:27] Health Optimization Medicine focuses on the body's mechanisms for healing, rather than just getting rid of diseases.

[19:45] Universal Darwinism applies from molecules to galaxies.

[25:42] Looking at cells and metabolites to understand the body's ecosystem.

[31:30] Metabolic neotenization is key for optimal health.

[37:28] Master regulatory genes and the cell danger response are related to each other.

[43:28] The body has summer and winter metabolisms that alternate within a day, and understanding them is key.

[49:34] Evolutionary medicine provides a first principles approach to health optimization.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Brian Mackenzie joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• Why is CO2 so important in respiratory physiology?

• How does building up CO2 tolerance affect not only your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, but your aerobic and anaerobic metabolism as well?

• What is the importance of nasal breathing?

Brian is the founder and CEO of SHIFT, a comprehensive and adaptive training program that focuses on breath control as a primary tool for improving performance. He is also the president and co-founder of the Health and Human Performance Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the research on how breath and innate tools can optimize and help health and human performance. He's an innovator in human performance on stress adaptation, and a pioneer in the development and application of custom protocols to optimize human health and performance. His work harnesses and integrates respiratory movement, strength conditioning and endurance based training approaches to elicit unprecedented positive results. His protocols have been used to accelerate and raise both mental and physical performance in world class Olympic and professional athletes, top executives and elite military operators, as well as to improve the health for people suffering from various chronic and pathological issues. 

 

What we discuss:

[00:00] Understanding stress response and respiratory physiology

[06:15] Positive prison population leads to positive staff population

[17:59] Our attention span is decreasing due to technology and distractions.

[23:29] Stress response is a human trait, hardwired in us, but we need to actively work on keeping it in check.

[34:53] Hyperventilation can cause stress on the heart and disrupt the nervous system.

[40:16] CO2 tolerance affects anxiety levels.

[51:36] Breathing control can improve athletic performance.

[57:11] Mouth breathing impacts aerobic capacity.

[1:07:33] Breathing through the nose and chewing hard food can improve CO2 tolerance and prevent sleep apnea.

[1:12:25] Manage stress and develop breath control before practicing breath hold techniques.

[1:23:38] Manage stress by identifying stressors, avoiding reactive responses, and becoming aware of stressors in life for personal growth.

[1:29:23] SHIFT is a membership site that offers programs to make everything more accessible to people.

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Wustenberg joins Jodi Duval to explore how foundational neurological principles can transform our understanding of supplements, neurodevelopment, and chronic illness. Together, they dive into the brain-centric roots of dysfunction and how precise, science-backed interventions—like neuro-supportive gummies—can optimize outcomes across the lifespan.

Dr. Wustenberg is a seasoned Australian chiropractor, medical nutritionist, and educator with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is the founder of Advance Rehab in Brisbane, CEO of Optimal Sleep Airway Health, and creator of the OptiHuman Project. His work is rooted in chiropractic neurology, sleep and airway medicine, and functional nutrition.

Join us as we delve into:

• Why chewing is essential to vagus nerve activation and nutrient absorption
• How tongue ties, oral development, and sleep fragmentation contribute to neurodevelopmental challenges
• The 5 foundational rules of human health—and how they apply to anxiety, ADHD, and autism
• Why Dr. Wustenberg created functional health gummies—and how they're changing the game for compliance

This episode is for you if:

• You're a parent, clinician, or educator working with neurodivergent individuals
• You've struggled with supplement compliance in children or adults
• You're curious about the deep connections between airway development, sleep, and cognitive health
• You want a practical, compassionate lens on healing through brain-first, body-wide support

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Lucia Aronica joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What is the definition of epigenetics, and what are common epigenetic modifications?
• What were the results from the DIETFITS study?
• What are the various types of epigenetic clocks, and what are the best ways to use them?

 

Dr. Lucia Aronica is a lecturer at Stanford University and instructor of the Stanford Genomics Certificate. Her research and teaching focused on nutrigenomics: the science of how nutrition, genetics and epigenetics interact with each other to impact our health and longevity. She has 20 years of research experience from Stanford University, the University of Oxford, the University of Vienna, the University of Naples Federico II, and the University of Southern California. She's published research papers in top ranked, peer reviewed journals such as JAMA, Cell, and Genes & Development.

 

What we discuss:

[00:00] Health optimization medicine focuses on optimizing health through epigenetic biomarkers and metabolomics.

[05:36] Epigenetic modifications involve DNA methylation and histone modifications that regulate gene expression.

[14:30] Epigenetics affects our health through lifestyle choices and can be viewed as a secret agent of optimization medicine.

[21:13] Lifestyle can override the effect of common genetic variants.

[27:39] The DIETFITS study analyzed biomarkers to determine which categories of people would benefit from low-carb or low-fat diets

[41:40] Reduce carb intake and increase whole food intake for better metabolic and brain health.

[48:19] Omega-3s are conditionally essential nutrients which are difficult to synthesize from plant-based sources, making it better to get them from animal-based sources.

[54:29] Epigenetic clocks can estimate biological age and capture functional changes in the body but there's a catch

[1:00:57] Be cautious about using epigenetic clocks for clinical utility

[1:07:26] Sign up for Dr. Lucia Aronica's webinar on epigenetics and longevity

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Joscha Bach joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: 

• Will physicians and other healthcare providers be replaced by AI technologies?
• Can AI help solve the most frightening aspects of US healthcare, or are we beyond solutions?
• What is the future of conscious machines?

 

Dr. Joscha Bach is a renowned AI researcher and cognitive scientist, known for his work in understanding the complex architecture of the human mind. Dr. Bach holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from the University of Osnabrück in Germany, and has worked as a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab, as an affiliate at the Harvard Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, and as Principal AI Engineer at Intel Labs Cognitive Computing group. He has published extensively on cognitive architectures, mental representation, emotion, social modeling, and multi-agent systems.

This may be the very first recorded conversation with Dr. Bach that is centered on the role of AI in medicine and health care.

What we discuss:

[00:00] Empathy is important, but it's also important to develop distance and reflection about yourself.

[06:38] AI-generated medical suggestions can be useful but should not be the sole source of advice.

[18:14] Alternative regulatory systems can compete with existing ones to introduce pressure for change.

[23:51] Regulation can stifle innovation and harm new industries.

[35:15] Automated decision tools can create a degree of fairness that you might otherwise not have.

[40:52] Understanding death as a part of life and dying with dignity.

[52:19] Building an empathetic AI is possible, but it requires a deep understanding of moral and ethical contexts.

[57:33] AI's role in advancing diagnostics and therapeutics.

[1:09:10] Simulation can aid in identifying factors but real-world context is important.

[1:14:48] The only difference between a drug and a poison is the dose.

[1:25:39] Exploring the relationship between biological life and consciousness.

[1:31:17] Developing a self requires coupling to the world and discovering oneself in it.

[1:42:10] Health optimization medicine regards the body as an ecosystem of cooperating and competing cells in the network.

[1:47:49] AI can be helpful in healthcare, but professionals need to understand the formal tools to make progress.

[1:58:45] Adaptive AI for industrial robots

[2:04:30] Building meaningful relationships is the most important thing in life.

 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Michael Levin joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• Can we unlock the secrets of limb regeneration to revolutionize the future of medicine? 

• How can we harness the power of cellular communication to control cancer growth? 

• What are the ethical and practical implications of creating programmable living machines known as xenobots?

 

Dr. Michael Levin is an acclaimed American developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University. As a Vannevar Bush distinguished professor, Dr. Levin has made a remarkable impact in the field of biology, challenging the limits of our understanding and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.

What we discuss:

 

[00:00] Dr. Michael Levin's groundbreaking research is shaping the future of biology, medicine, and ethics.

[06:25] Bioelectric circuits can be manipulated to grow functioning organs

[17:44] Anatomical homeostasis may be the reason for regeneration of limbs in frogs and salamanders

[33:02] Xenobots challenge our understanding of natural selection

[37:54] Mathematics and geometry have an independent life separate from physical facts of the universe.

[53:03] Understanding diverse spaces where intelligence can function.

[1:03:23] Planarian bioelectric circuits can be rewritten to alter memory and guide regeneration.

[1:18:56] Multicellularity enables cells to work in a different problem space and expand their cognitive light cone.

[1:24:06] Recognizing and relating to diverse intelligences through a framework, tools, and ethical considerations.

[1:34:31] Understanding and studying agency in unfamiliar embodiments is crucial for the future of living with cognitive systems.

[1:39:28] Consider ethics in scientific advancements

[1:50:11] Medical informatics is a process of discovering beyond the wall of knowledge.

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Twitter: @drmichaellevin

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Rachel Gerrol joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include:

 

• What is Nexus, and how has it evolved over the many years since it started?

• How do the members of Nexus work together to do amazing things all over the world?

• What are three ways to make your life smarter, not harder?

 

Rachel Gerrol is widely recognized for her work on millennial philanthropy and community building and has been featured in The New York Times, Financial Times, The Atlantic, Forbes, Vanity Fair, and more. She helped organize the "White House Conference on Next Gen Philanthropy & Impact Investing" for the Obama administration and worked closely with Vice President Biden to develop the "It's On Us" campaign to address sexual assault on campus, which she continues to be an advisor for today. Rachel has received multiple awards and was named in the "Top 99 Foreign Policy Leaders Under 33" by the Diplomatic Courier. 

 

What we discuss:

 

00:02:34: Rachel's background in philanthropy 

00:05:15: How Rachel became a Philanthropist 

00:12:19: What is Nexus? 

00:16:57: The challenges of bringing many different people together 

00:20:31: The social impact of Nexus

00:27:12: How Nexus supports members all over the world

00:34:41: How to maintain networks and connections

00:39:11: Where is Nexus going in the next 3 to 5 years?

00:43:10: Three ways to help make your life smarter, not harder 

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Thierry Hertogue joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give 1 cent solutions to the following $64,000 questions:

• Are hormones perhaps the best psychedelics?
• How can we use the hormones produced in the seven neuroendocrine axis to anti-age?
• Can doctors and health care practitioners be taught to include spirituality in practice? 

Dr. Thierry Hertoghe pioneered anti-aging medicine using hormones to balance the system into health. He discusses hormone balancing in the podcast.

[00:00] Dr. Thierry Hertoghe is an anti-aging expert who uses hormones to balance the body for health

[00:40] Why Testosterone and DHEA are essential for overall health

[08:31] Growth hormone can improve health, increase freshness, and reduce anxiety in people above 35-40 years

[16:03] Peptides are not as effective as growth hormone for stimulating growth due to their effects on only one receptor.

[23:36] Thyroid hormone balancing improves bowel movements and intelligence

[30:53] Control blood sugar levels with insulin, alpha lipoic acid, and chromium

[38:31] Cortisol deficiency leads to severe health problems

[53:01] Hormone treatment has good effects if given from pre-menopause to women up to age 60-65

[1:00:01] Balancing estrogen and progesterone is crucial to avoid negative symptoms and improving quality of life.

[1:07:22] Spirituality and hormone balancing are essential for overall health.

[1:22:13] Incorporating spirituality into medicine will lead to better healing.

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins our host Dr. Ted Achachoso to give 1 cent solutions to the following $64,000 questions:  

• Does dimethyltryptamine make the brain construct a different reality or does it make the brain perceive a different reality based on the information that it was receiving? 
• How do molecules such as LSD, DMT, psilocybin, and mescaline switch one's reality from one channel to another
• Why is the fly agaric psychedelic?  

  Dr. Andrew Gallimore is a British neurobiologist, chemist, pharmacologist and writer based in Tokyo, Japan. He has been interested in the relationship between psychedelic drugs, the brain, consciousness, and the structure of reality. He has written a couple of books that he illustrated and self-published. His works are Alien Information Theory: Psychedelic Drug Technologies, and the Cosmic Game (2019), and Reality Switch Technologies: Psychedelics as Tools for the Discovery and Exploration of New Worlds (2022).     What we discuss:  

[00:00] Dr. Andrew Gallimore discusses his self-published book on psychedelic drug technologies and the structure of reality

[09:12] DMT and Conway's Game of Life illustrate the emergence of complexity from simple rules

[25:29] DMT experience reveals highly intelligent, hyper-dimensional space beyond our reality

[34:06] DMT allows the brain to construct an alternate reality without affecting critical parts.

[49:36] Salvanorin inhibits the claustrum, which releases the cortex and creates novel emergent patterns of activity.

[57:19] Salvia tears apart the fabric of reality while classic psychedelics allow the brain to reach new states

[1:12:43] Different drugs affect perception and reality in different ways.

[1:20:42] Inhibitory interneurons control excitation inhibition balance

[1:36:11] Positive allosteric modulators can enhance receptor activity without the presence of an endogenous agonist.

[00:15] Muscimol and its Psychedelic Properties

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• Alien Information Theory: Psychedelic Drug Technologies and the Cosmic Game

• Reality Switch Technologies: Psychedelics as Tools for the Discovery and Exploration of New Worlds

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 In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Nasha Winters joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions within the cancer realm. Dr. Nasha dives into integrative cancer care and opening a metabolic oncology hospital.   Dr. Nasha Winters is a global healthcare authority and a best-selling author in integrative cancer care and research. She has educated hundreds of professionals in the clinical use of mistletoe, and created robust educational programs for both healthcare institutions and the public on incorporating vetted integrative therapies and cancer care to enhance outcomes. Dr. Winters is currently focused on opening a comprehensive metabolic oncology hospital and research institute in the United States.     What we discussed:

[00:00] High insulin levels desensitize cancer cells to radiation

[07:20] 10 major drivers to evaluate for each individual's mitochondrial bucket

[19:33] A data-driven, individualized approach is key to successful patient outcomes.

[25:52] Comprehensive patient history is crucial to evaluate hormone health.

[38:23] Gut health plays a significant role in the immune system and cancer therapies

[44:46] Individualized treatment is the future of Integrative Oncology.

[57:02] Oxidative therapies 

[1:03:28] Cancer is a manageable disease process, and standard oncology needs to adapt.

[1:15:18] Movement towards caring for emotional and mental well-being

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder podcast, host Dr. Ted Achacoso is joined by Dr. Anna Lembke who educates us on the opioid epidemic and answered the question: how can a person get addicted to pain?   Doctor Anna Lembke is a professor and the medical director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a New York Times Best Selling author. She received her undergraduate degree in humanities from Yale University and her medical degree from Stanford University.    Dr. Lembke is a diplomat for both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. She is also a specialist in the opioid epidemic of the United States. She appeared in the 2020 subcommittee The Social Dilemma.  Her works include "How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop," and the New York Times bestseller "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" which was released in August 2021.      What we discuss: 00:00:40 - About Dr. Anna Lembke 00:01:45 - Uncovering co-occurring addictions alongside subsctance abbuse  00:03:46 -  Uncovering substance addictions with behavioral-addicted patients 00:04:54 - Is it true that people have addictive personalities? 00:08:02 -  Decreasing the amount of the addictive substance over time vs. total abstinence immediately 00:13:16 - Statistics on substance addiction  00:18:14 - How dopamine plays into addiction  00:22:23 - The journey to abuse  00:30:08 - How does one get addicted to pain?  00:39:28 - What happens to dopamine once abstinent  00:42:55 - How does opiate induced hyperalgesia happen? 00:46:25 - How does mindfulness help with addiction?  00:52:02 - Is romantic love an addiction? 00:53:48 - Should hard and sudden heartbreak be treated with drugs from sudden dopamine drops? 00:57:42 - Can psychedelics lead to addiction? Can it help in mitigating addiction?  01:00:29 - Smarter not harder advice to parents on how their children can navigate the dopamine nation     Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more about Dr. Anna Lembke: Website: https://www.annalembke.com/ Dopamine Nation: https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation Publications: https://www.annalembke.com/selected-publications     Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram. 

In this episode of Smarter Not Harder, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Dave Rabin. Dr. Rabin dives into psychedelics, neuroplasticity, ketamine, and his technology Apollo. He also discusses the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system and the balance in creating a safe space for patients when they are going through psychedelic assisted psychotherapy or mental health treatment. Dr. Rabin ends the episode by sharing about his nonprofit organization, his most recent W.H.O. adventures, and his talks on psychedelics and ketamine in underdeveloped nations.   Dr. Dave Rabin is a clinical neuroscientist and an M.D. Board certified psychiatrist. He is an M.D. and Ph.D. at the Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction of research at the Western Psychiatric Institute and clinical at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also a health tech entrepreneur. He invented the Apollo and his company, Apollo Neuroscience is creating wearable technology, using touch and simulating touch. Additionally, he co-founded the Board of Medicine and serves as its executive director. Dr. Dave is conducting research on epigenetic regulation of trauma responses and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy in the neurobiology of belief.      What we discuss:   00:00:40 - About Dr. Dave Rabin 00:05:18 - About psychedelics and neuroplasticity 00:08:36 - Psychedelics and ketamine 00:12:12 - The mechanisms of ketamine  00:20:21 - Opioid receptors with ketamine being dose dependent  00:27:46 - Balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems  00:34:30 - Dr. Rabin approach to training other doctors and practitioners  00:46:47 - How Dr. Rabin treats his patients in a clinical setting 00:55:30 - The Apollo  01:01:16 - What to prioritize in-session and post-session (ketamine) 01:06:14 - The default mode network  01:11:01 - How to handle bad psychedelic experiences     Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more about Dr. Dave Rabin: Website: http://apollo.clinic/ | https://apolloneuro.com/ | https://www.boardofmedicine.org/ Podcast: https://www.thepsychedelicreport.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdavidrabin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavemdphd/   Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Trosciptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.   

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder podcast, we are joined by the father of Biohacking, Dave Asprey. He educates us on the laziness principle and how to utilize it to our advantage, exposomics and epigenetics, and if spirituality can be hacked.   Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling science author, the creator of the Bulletproof Coffee, the founder of the Bulletproof Company, and is also known as "the Father of Biohacking".   He attended  University of California, Santa Barbara and majored in computer science and later earned his undergraduate degree in computer information systems from California State University, Stanislaus. He then earned his MBA from Wharton. He is also the host of the Webby award-winning podcast "The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey" and has been featured in different outlets such as Men's Health, Wired, the Joe Rogan Experience, CNN, and more.   What we discuss:   00:00:31 - About Dave Asprey 00:05:15 - About Dave's book, "Smarter Not Harder" 00:05:55 - How can laziness make us strong? 00:10:57 - Why the body wants to conserve energy rather than using it 00:12:55 - How does one cheat the spike? 00:19:47 - How does it become an inside job? 00:25:35 - What is exposome and what's glyphosate got to do with it? 00:27:22 - What are lectins and why should we avoid them? 00:34:35 - More about Vitamin D  00:42:42 - Why mitochondria is focused on in his book?  00:45:21 - What are omega six fatty acids and why are they a double edged sword? 00:51:16 - What is PQQ and what does it do? 00:52:25 - Does PQQ affects the ratio of cardiolipins in the mitochondria?  00:53:44 - How does a pulsed EMF affect your energy level and metabolism? 00:56:32 - What is HUSO? 01:00:32 - How do we hack the epigenome and what does the test that measures ones' epigenetic age do? 01:04:54 - Dave's opinion on 3D printed meat 01:05:01 - How did coming to terms with emotions help Dave in his divorce? 01:10:12 - Why is equanimity the highest spiritual target?  01:12:26 - Dave's top 3 Smarter Not Harder hacks to live a happy life 01:14:45 - Dave's take on psychedelics     Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more about Dave Asprey: Website: https://daveasprey.com/ Podcast: https://daveasprey.com/category/podcasts/ Smarter Not Harder by Dave Asprey: https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Not-Harder-Biohackers-Getting-ebook/dp/B0B399L6KP?ref_=ast_author_dp Other Books: https://daveasprey.com/books/ Twitter: @bulletproofexec Instagram: @dave.asprey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asprey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/   Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Trosciptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram. 

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring what it means to recover when you're emotionally "over it" as a clinician, caregiver, or high-performing human. With raw honesty, laughter, and deeply personal insights, each faculty member shares what burnout feels like for them — and what they actually do to recover.

Join us as we delve into:
• How each practitioner recognizes the signs of burnout
• Personal rituals and protocols used to reset the nervous system
• What not to do when you're already stretched thin
• The relationship between honesty, recovery, and intuition

This episode is for you if:
• You're a health practitioner or high-performer feeling emotionally or physically exhausted
• You want science-informed, lived-in recovery tools from real experts
• You've hit a wall and need permission to pause, reset, and recalibrate
• You're curious how leaders in wellness manage their own wellbeing

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Why should doctors and health care practitioners learn about artificial intelligence? This is one of the main topics we dive into in this episode of the Smarter Not Harder podcast with guest, Karl Friston. 

Karl John Friston FRS FMedSci FRSB is one of the greatest scientists in history whose work has been cited over 245,000 times.

He is a British neuroscientist and theoretician at University College London. He is an authority on brain imaging and theoretical neuroscience, especially the use of physics-inspired statistical methods to model neuroimaging data and other random dynamical systems.

Karl gives us one cent solutions for the following $64,000 dollar questions: 

1. What does "I am therefore I think" mean in the context of the free energy principle? And, what do psychedelics have to do with it?

2. How does one go about inventing in tools to investigate this connection hypothesis of schizophrenia?

3. Why should doctors and health care practitioners learn about artificial intelligence? 

If you want to the answers to these questions, hold on tight, we're about to go on an extremely deep dive into these topics!

What we discuss: 

0:00:43- About Dr. Karl Friston

00:7:22- The disconnection hypothesis of schizophrenia

00:12:07- The challenges of developing tools to investigate the connection hypothesis of schizophrenia

00:24:14 The difficulties of presenting ideas that are ahead of time 

00:32:01 How Dr. Karl Friston got involved in the COVID situation

00:45:16 The free energy principle and coacervate droplets

00:59:13 Is biological life necessary for consciousness or is self evidencing enough? 

01:09:50 The different theories for explaining the nature of things

01:18:18 The uncertainty of beliefs 

01:26:03 What is the REBUS model?

01:33:16 How psychedelics can induce entropy in a controlled way 

01:46:37 The definition of Artificial Intelligence 

01:51:59 What is the embodied cognition?

01:58:06 Is curiosity necessary for the expression of the free energy principle?  

02:14:05 Learning as humans in evolution 

02:27:35 The future of machine learning models 

02:33:00 What imaging tools need to be developed for the future

02:41:31 What's next for pharmacology

02:51:59 How we should proceed with psychedelic research

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In this episode of Smarter Not Harder podcast, we are joined by Dr. Nicole Bijlsma.  She chats with host Jodi Duval about all things environmental medicine, including why these exposures are so crucial to health, how the environment effects health, what we can do to mitigate these effects, what an environmental exposure history questionnaire is, how to use it in practice, and so much more.   Dr. Nicole Bijlsma is a building biologist, bestselling author, Ph.D. candidate and the CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies. She has 30 years of experience lecturing at academic institutions and was formerly a naturopath and acupuncturist. She has written extensively for the Body and Soul newspaper in the Herald Sun, has articles published in peer-reviewed journals, and is frequently consulted by the media to discuss mold, electromagnetic fields, and toxic chemicals. She also gives talks about environmental health issues in Australia and abroad.   What we discuss:    00:00:22 - How Dr. Nicole entered into the environmental medicine space 00:09:34 - Environmental medicine's effect on people's emotions  00:11:48 - Environmental exposure to EMFs  00: 21:16 - Environmental exposure to molds 00:23:08 - Are we ever going to adapt to these environmental changes? 00:37:48 - What is the difference between living near the forest and near the ocean?  00:43:20 - Environmental exposure to toxic metals 00:47:09 - What is an environmental exposure history questionnaire and how is it used?  00:57:15 - What's next for Dr. Nicole Bijlsma?   Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast / https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more about Dr. Nicole Bijlsma: Website: https://www.buildingbiology.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolebijlsma1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbijlsma/   Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Trosciptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.   

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder podcast, we are joined by Dr. Eric Goodman and Coach Jessie Salas.   The two join host Dr. Scott Sherr to discuss Dr. Goodman's book "Foundation of Health" and the Endocannabinoid System, the beginnings of the foundation training, cannabis, the importance of activating your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, and so much more.   Dr. Eric Goodman is the creator of Foundation Training and the author of "Foundation", "Foundations of Health", and"True to Form". He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelors in health sciences, Physiology. Under his degree is a chiropractic degree at Southern California University.   Coach Jessie Salas has worked with Dr. Goodman as an understudy and partner in growing the world's knowledge on Foundation Training. He is Dr. Goodman's Chief Operating Officer, who first discovered Foundation Training as a means to address injuries sustained on the job. After seeing its impact on his own injuries, Salas led a 17-year career as a firefighter before turning his attention to coaching others through Foundation Training.   What we discuss:    00:01:20 - How Eric transitioned from Foundation Training to learn the Endocannabinoid System and how the two came together  00:09:02 - The connection between cannabis and Foundation Training  00:09:29 - How Eric came up with the postures and movements within Foundation Training 00:10:57 - Eric's experience with Cannabis 00:19:37 - The relationship between the  Endocannabinoid System and adaptability  00:23:12 - Coach Jesse's experience reprogramming pain 00:32:01 - Breathwork balancing of the autonomic nervous system 00:41:00 - How Foundation Training can help kids with A.D.D. 00:46:26 - Foundation Training combined with heat and sauna 00:49:31 - The Benefits of traditional and infrared saunas  00:58:16 - Creatin a path that is more optimal for your own health 01:02:49 - What's next for Foundation Training?   Find more from Smarter, Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast / https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more about Dr Eric Goodman: Website: https://www.foundationtraining.com/ App / Website: https://www.ftstreaming.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericgoodmanft/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004QTY548/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=85f396d7-e879-47c5-a74b-7127402543c4&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr   Find out more about Coach Jessie Salas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjsalas/ Website: https://linktr.ee/coachjsalas?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=63b60899-426e-431e-bbe6-7c81d26438d2   Get 10% Off Your Purchase of Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org   Get 10% Off your Trosciptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com   Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.