Smarter Not Harder Podcast

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sherr 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?

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sherr 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 and Practice (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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?