In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Jodi Duval interviews Dr. Piper Dobner, a leading figure in naturopathic medicine, who joins us today to explore the exciting world of postbiotics and fecal transplants. As the founder of Thaena Inc., her groundbreaking work is at the forefront of postbiotic research, promising a new era in microbiome health. *Join us as we delve into:* + Piper's personal journey with fecal transplants, from childhood nicknames to clinical experiences that shape...
Feb 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 59
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr interviews Dr. Jeff Gladd, a seasoned clinician and Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript, to dive deep into the world of supplement quality, certification, and personalized health practices. *Join us as we delve into:* + Navigating the Supplement Jungle: Learn how to discern high-quality supplements from the sea of options available on the market. + Unveiling Third-Party Certifications: Discover the importance of third-party certi...
Feb 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 58
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr interviews his fellow doctor, Dr. Jonathan Edwards, a board-certified anesthesiologist known for pushing boundaries, who joins us to explore revolutionary treatments for chronic pain, PTSD, and depression. *Join us as we delve into:* Beyond Traditional Pain Relief: Discover how stellate ganglion block offers revolutionary solutions for chronic pain. Healing the Mind & Body: Uncover the science behind ketamine therapy and its ...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by guest James Hewitt to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: How can the principles of athletic training and discipline be integrated into knowledge work to achieve peak productivity without burnout? What strategies can knowledge workers implement to combat challenges like prolonged work durations, high task intensity, and frequent interruptions, and how can they optimize their perform...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Michael Twyman to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: What are the roles of the endothelium and the glycocalyx in cardiovascular health and how can their function be optimized to prevent heart disease and manage blood pressure? How do advanced diagnostic tools like CT angiograms, magneto cardiography, advanced lipid panels, and genetic testing contribute to personalized me...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Terry Wahls to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: What is the role of diet and lifestyle changes in managing Multiple Sclerosis symptoms? What is the importance of personalized patient histories and environmental factors in tailoring treatments for Multiple Sclerosis? What strategies are there for reducing medication dependence for autoimmune conditions, including Multipl...
Jan 17, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Jodi Duval is joined by guest Ethan Russo to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: What is the endocannabinoid system's role in human health and how does it have potential in treating conditions like migraines, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome? What is the medicinal potential of lesser-known cannabinoids like CBG and THCV in treating anxiety, specific cancers, and MRSA infections? How do lifestyle facto...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Theodore Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: How is the convergence of AI and psychedelic therapy influencing health optimization? What role does AI play in analyzing complex health data like metabolomics and epigenetics? In what ways could MDMA and other psychedelics transform mental health care, and what role do set, setting, and th...
Jan 03, 2024•50 min
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Theodore Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: How is AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, transforming the healthcare industry through advancements in medical knowledge, data analysis, and personalized healthcare? What are the ethical considerations being raised with the increasing integration of AI in daily life, espec...
Dec 27, 2023•44 min
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Patrick Arnold to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: What are steroids used in sports and bodybuilding, the fear and controversy that surrounds them and what's Patrick Arnold's experience in steroid chemistry and the creation of performance-enhancing compounds? What are the intricate regulations and controversies surrounding prohormones, particularly the sale and production o...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by guest Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: What is the importance of understanding clinical metabolomics and measuring nutrient levels in the optimization of health, and how does this counter fear-based narratives surrounding multivitamin use and cancer risk? How does viewing health and illness at the right level, and understanding the role of vitamins, minerals, ...
Dec 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Jill Carnahan to give one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions that include: How does surpassing the toxic load threshold in our bodies lead to health implications, and how is our environment contributing to this toxic load? What is the link between a weakened immune system, excessive toxic load, and the development of autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and infections? What role does diet pl...
Dec 06, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 wh...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Show notes: 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 ef...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 cannab...
Nov 15, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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) - ...
Nov 08, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 GA...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 ...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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...
Oct 18, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 decen...
Oct 11, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 colon...
Oct 04, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 a...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 t...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 incorpor...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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 ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 Medi...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
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 Q...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 win...
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 30
