Smarter Not Harder Podcast

Gary Wolf: Personal Science, the Quantified Self, and Artificial Intelligence

October 18, 2023

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?

Dr. Jack Kruse: Decentralizing Medicine, Exploring Tech's Impact on Health, and Shaping Future Healthcare

October 11, 2023

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. Bobby Azarian: Exploring the Depths of Neuroscience, Evolution, and Consciousness

October 4, 2023

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?

Dan Pardi: Understanding GHB, the Four-Part Model of Behavior Change + How to Define and Measure Health

September 27, 2023

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dan Pardi joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr 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?

Dr. Patrick Hanaway: Beyond Conventional Medicine: An Exploration into Diagnostics and Functional Medicine

September 20, 2023

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 Vidaig people of Sierra Madres, Mexico influenced his approach to treating this condition?

Dr. Chris Shade: A Deep Dive into Detoxification

September 13, 2023

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Chris Shade joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr 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 (including hangover prevention), and how does incorporating CBD, liposomal glutathione, and polyphenols aid in regulating neuroinflammation and mobilizing toxin

Dr. Amy Killen: Exploring Stem Cell Therapies

September 6, 2023

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Amy Killen joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr 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. Neil Grunberg: The Art of Followership and Leadership in Healthcare

August 30, 2023

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. Susan Rossell: Unraveling the Complexities of Body Image

August 23, 2023

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. Iva Lloyd: A Journey into the Future of Naturopathic Medicine

August 16, 2023

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?

Greg Potter: The Influence of Chronobiology on Human Health

August 9, 2023

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 chrononutrition?

Dr. Bret Scher: Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Metabolic Therapy and the Ketogenic Diet

August 2, 2023

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?