Smarter Not Harder Podcast

What Most Gut Protocols Get Wrong

November 5, 2025

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.

Dr. Latt Mansor | Mitochondria & Ketones: Boost Your Energy Smarter

October 29, 2025

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.

Lifestyle Shifts That Work (and Why Most Fail)

October 22, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty — Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz — gather for an eye-opening and deeply personal roundtable on the real impact of small lifestyle changes. From hydration to circadian biology, sleep divorces to grayscale screens, this episode breaks down the science behind everyday habits that create extraordinary transformation.

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz | Fix Your Mouth, Heal Your Body: The Science of Biological Dentistry

October 15, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Dominik Nischwitz joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a powerful, myth-busting conversation about biological dentistry — and how your mouth may be the key to solving chronic disease. From root canals and “leaky gums” to full-body inflammation, this episode reveals how oral health connects directly to brain fog, fatigue, immunity, and longevity.

Devices of the Future: Nervous System Shields and Gut Translators

October 8, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty gathers for a bold and visionary roundtable on the future of integrative health technologies — imagined, invented, or yet to be built. From nervous system shields to microbiome translators and Star Trek-style diagnostics, this conversation challenges the limits of what healing tools could (and should) be.

Coltrane Lord | From Rage and Shame to Psychedelic Freedom: The Healing Path

October 1, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Coltrane Lord joins Boomer Anderson for a soul-expanding and deeply vulnerable conversation about psychedelic healing, feminine trauma, and what it means to reclaim sovereignty in the body through ancient rituals and sacred plant medicines. From MDMA therapy to ayahuasca in the Amazon, Coltrane’s story is one of radical transformation and a call to honor indigenous wisdom and women’s healing in the modern psychedelic movement.

Thong Tanning, Mouth Taping, and Biohacks That Embarrass Our Families

September 24, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the quirky and often embarrassing health practices they’ve experimented with in the pursuit of optimization. From unusual bedtime routines to unconventional supplement regimens, the Faculty share candid stories that highlight both the humor and challenges of living a biohacker’s lifestyle.

Gut-Lung Axis 101: How Microbiomes Shape Respiratory Health

September 17, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Vivek Lal joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a groundbreaking and eye-opening conversation about the gut-lung axis — the overlooked connection between your microbiome and your ability to breathe, perform, and recover. From inhaled probiotics to AI‑driven lung therapy, this episode bridges clinical science and next‑gen wellness in a way you’ve never heard before.

"Parasite Cleanse," "Boosting," and Other Health Buzzwords We Need to Retire

September 10, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the overused and often misleading words in the health optimization space. With humor and clinical insight, the team critiques buzzwords like “parasite cleanse,” “boost,” and “root cause,” among others, offering practical perspectives on how to reframe them.

Josh Holland | The Shocking Truth About Shoes, Balance & Brain Health

September 3, 2025

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with performance coach Josh Holland for a mind-blowing deep dive into foot health, balance, and longevity. Most people obsess over biohacks, supplements, and high-tech gear… but almost nobody talks about the foundation of health: your feet. From barefoot training and toe strength to floor sitting, proprioception, and play, Josh reveals why your feet are the ultimate biohack for both lifespan and healthspan.

The Strangest Health Questions Doctors Actually Get

August 27, 2025

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.

Dr. Christine Maren | The Gut-Hormone Connection Every Woman Should Know

August 20, 2025

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.

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