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Health Optimization Medicine Podcast

Health Optimization Medicine and Practice

199 episodes

The Health Optimization Medicine Podcast is dedicated to offering one-cent solutions to life's $64,000 questions across health optimization, decision-making, consciousness, performance, and human potential.

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Produced by Health Optimization Medicine & Practice (HOMeHOPe) and Smarter Not Harder, Inc., the makers of Troscriptions, this podcast bridges rigorous science with real-world clinical application.

Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading researchers, clinicians, and original thinkers, including Karl Friston, Donald Hoffman, Anna Lembke, Adam Robinson, and Dominic D'Agostino. Together, they explore how small, precise interventions can create meaningful and lasting impact.

Hosted by: + Dr. Ted Achacoso, founding pioneer of HOMeHOPe and Smarter Not Harder, Inc. + Dr. Scott Sherr, COO of HOMeHOPe and Smarter Not Harder, Inc. + Boomer Anderson, CEO of HOMeHOPe and Smarter Not Harder, Inc. + Jodi Duval, principal naturopath, formulator at Revital Health in Perth, Australia, and CEO of HOMeHOPe Australia

New episodes every Wednesday.

Previously published as the Smarter Not Harder Podcast (SNH Podcast).

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  1. How Veronika Gold Uses Ketamine to Unlock Inner Healing | SNH Podcast #149

    · 53 min · S1 E149

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Veronika Gold joins Boomer Anderson for an eye-opening and grounded conversation about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and the resurgence of psychedelic therapy.…

  2. What Most Gut Protocols Get Wrong | SNH Podcast #148

    · 40 min · S1 E148

    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…

  3. Mitochondria & Ketones: Boost Your Energy Smarter | SNH Podcast #147

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E147

    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…

  4. Lifestyle Shifts That Work (and Why Most Fail) | SNH Podcast #146

    · 35 min · Episode 146

    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…

  5. Fix Your Mouth, Heal Your Body: The Science of Biological Dentistry | SNH Podcast #145

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 145

    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…

  6. Devices of the Future: Nervous System Shields and Gut Translators | SNH Podcast #144

    · 22 min · Episode 144

    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…

  7. From Rage and Shame to Psychedelic Freedom: The Healing Path | SNH Podcast #143

    · 42 min · Episode 143

    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…

  8. Thong Tanning, Mouth Taping, and Biohacks That Embarrass Our Families | SNH Podcast #142

    · 34 min · Episode 142

    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…

  9. Gut–Lung Axis 101: How Microbiomes Shape Respiratory Health | SNH Podcast #141

    · 48 min · Episode 141

    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…

  10. "Parasite Cleanse," "Boosting," and Other Health Buzzwords We Need to Retire | SNH Podcast #140

    · 29 min · Episode 140

    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…

  11. The Shocking Truth About Shoes, Balance & Brain Health | SNH Podcast #139

    · 37 min · Episode 139

    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,…

  12. The Strangest Health Questions Doctors Actually Get | SNH Podcast #138

    · 26 min · Episode 138

    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…

  13. The Gut-Hormone Connection Every Woman Should Know | SNH Podcast #137

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 137

    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…

  14. Are You Tracking Too Much? The Wearable Health Dilemma | SNH Podcast #136

    · 40 min · Episode 136 · Explicit

    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…

  15. Brain-Based Health: Optimizing Sleep, Breathing, and Neurodevelopment | SNH Podcast #135

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 135

    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…

  16. How Practitioners Recover When They're "Over It" | SNH Podcast #134

    · 34 min · Episode 134 · Explicit

    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…

  17. Longevity Doctors Are Fixing What Medicine Got Wrong (ft. Drs. Yurth & Husain) | SNH Podcast #133

    · 34 min · Episode 133

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Yurth and Dr. Abid Husain join Dr. Scott Sherr to discuss why conventional medicine often overlooks the critical links between joint integrity,…

  18. What We Believed Then vs. What We Know Now: 10 Years of Health Reframes | SNH Podcast #132

    · 33 min · Episode 132 · Explicit

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Jodi Duval, and Boomer Anderson come together for a HOMeHOPe Faculty roundtable exploring the…

  19. Elite Athletes Do This One Thing Between Sets (Most People Don't) ft. Thomas DeLauer | SNH Podcast #131

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 131

    What if the key to training harder… was actually slowing down? In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, renowned health and performance educator Thomas DeLauer joins Dr. Scott Sherr to unpack the…

  20. Circadian Rhythms Are the Missing Link in Your Health Plan | SNH Podcast #130

    · 38 min · Episode 130

    In this live round-table episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Boomer Anderson sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz to explore how syncing your biology with circadian…

  21. Why Direct Current Could Be the Future of Healing (ft. Garrett Salpeter) | SNH Podcast #129

    · 59 min · Episode 129

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, we dive into the future of rehabilitation, human performance, and neurology with host Boomer Anderson, and Garrett Salpeter, founder and CEO of NeuFit. A…

  22. How to Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Heal Inflammation with Dr. Navaz Habib | SNH Podcast #128

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 128

    Your vagus nerve might be the single most important nerve you've never heard of — until now. In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Navaz Habib joins Dr. Scott Sherr to explain why the vagus nerve…

  23. Fix Chronic Disease at Its Root with Metabolomics & Health Optimization | SNH Podcast #127

    · 33 min · Episode 127 · Explicit

    In this episode & live round-table of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Boomer Anderson sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz to unpack the shift from "sick-care" to…

  24. Burnout-Proof Your Practice: Wisdom for Health Practitioners | SNH Podcast #126

    · 25 min · Episode 126

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Jodi Duval leads a powerful conversation with Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Dr. Allen Bookatz about burnout in clinical practice—and how to actually prevent…

  25. The Study That Healed Chronic Fatigue Using Only the Mind ft. Karen DiMarco | SNH Podcast #125

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 125

    What if healing didn't start with supplements, but with a shift in thought? In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with renegade nurse and educator Karen DiMarco to explore how…

  26. What Supplements Do Health Experts Actually Take (and What Got Weird) | SNH Podcast #124

    · 38 min · Episode 124 · Explicit

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the Troscriptions and HOMeHOPe faculty get personal. Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Jodi Duval go behind the curtain on what they're actually taking, testing,…

  27. Why Cholesterol Isn't the Problem: Rethinking Heart Health with Dr. Abid Husain | SNH Podcast #123

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 123

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Abid Husain joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a masterclass on cardiovascular health — from cholesterol myths to mitochondrial truth. They explore what truly drives…

  28. I Tried It So You Don't Have To: Biohacks, Fails, and Weird Protocols | SNH Podcast #122

    · 41 min · Episode 122

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, we dive into the outrageous, unexpected, and sometimes uncomfortable experiments our hosts have tried in the name of health optimization. From gallbladder flushes and…

  29. Methylene Blue Myths, Media Hype, and the Truth with Dr. Scott Sherr | SNH Podcast #121

    · 33 min · Episode 121

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr takes us on a solo deep dive into the myths, history, physiology, and media controversies surrounding methylene blue. From Blue Brains headlines to…

  30. How to Track Your Way to Better Health with Bob Troia | SNH Podcast #120

    · 59 min · Episode 120

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Bob Troia explores what it means to truly understand yourself through data. With decades of experience in both tech and personal science, Bob shares his journey from…

  31. Rethinking Modern Medicine: Dr. Palevsky's Journey Into Root Cause Healing | SNH Podcast #119

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 119

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Larry Palevsky shares his journey from pediatric emergency medicine to a root cause–based approach to healing. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he…

  32. Biological Dentistry Explained: What's Really Happening in Your Mouth (Dr. Cody Kriegel) | SNH #118

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 118

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Cody Kriegel takes us deep into the world of biological dentistry — a rapidly growing field that connects oral health with overall wellness. From root canals to…

  33. Why You Might Be Chronically Dehydrated (Even If You Drink Water) | SNH Podcast #117

    · 22 min · Episode 117

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Dr. Ted Achacoso dive deep into the topic of hydration, debunking common myths and offering practical tips. They clarify the…

  34. GLP-1s: The Miracle Drug Changing Weight Loss & Medicine Forever (ft. Bracha Banayan) | SNH #116

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 116

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Bracha Banayan, a seasoned healthcare professional and innovator in weight management, uncovers the untold truths behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and their…

  35. Why Sleep Apnea is Wrecking Your Health – And How to Fix It with Dr. Dylan Petkus | SNH Podcast #115

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 115

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Dylan Petkus delves into the intricacies of sleep apnea. Dylan discussed his educational journey and his focus on sleep apnea as an important, albeit not fun,…

  36. The Power of Being: Redefining Self and Leadership with Bob Hurd | SNH Podcast #114

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 114

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Bob Hurd, a seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and former Navy submariner, discusses his incredible journey from a cattle ranch in South Dakota to becoming a successful…

  37. From Breath to Better Health with "Myohacker" Karindy Ong | SNH Podcast #113

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 113

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Karindy Ong, a leading expert in airway health, myofunctional therapy, and optimizing brain function through breathing and oral health, shares her deep knowledge of…

  38. Neuroimmune Chaos & Dysautonomia: Modern Health Mysteries with Dr. Olivia Lesslar | SNH Podcast #112

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 112

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Olivia Lesslar discusses how modern challenges impact human survival mechanisms. Dr. Lesslar discusses her unique frameworks like the "Eight Ancient Survival…

  39. The Rainbow Diet: A Colorful Approach to Nutrition (ft. Dr. Deanna Minich) | SNH Podcast #111

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 111

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Deanna Minich dives deep into the fascinating world of nutritional science, food colors, and the mind-body connection. Dr. Minich, a nutritional scientist,…

  40. Mold, Medications, and Mitochondrial Health (ft. Dr. John Kim) | SNH Podcast #110

    · 1 h 14 min

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. John Kim discusses the impact of various medications on nutrient deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction. He focuses on commonly prescribed medications such as…

  41. Microbiome 101: How Your Gut Shapes Your Health (ft. Kara Siedman) | SNH Podcast #109

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 109

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Kara Siedman, an expert in gut health and a functional dietitian, deep dives into the concept of endotoxemia. She discusses the role of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in…

  42. Biohack Your Vision: Exploring Functional Eye Care (ft. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum) | SNH Podcast #108

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 108

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum discusses the intricacies of vision health. He elaborates on his unconventional journey into optometry and the proactive approach he takes in…

  43. The Evolution of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine (ft. Dr. Alan Sherr) | SNH Podcast #107

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 107

    In this special episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr interviews his father, Dr. Alan Sherr, a seasoned chiropractor with over 45 years of experience. They delve deep into the evolution of Dr.…

  44. Navigating the Complex World of Long COVID Care (ft. Dr. Robin Rose) | SNH Podcast #106

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 106

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Robin Rose dives into an in-depth discussion about the evolution of her medical practice into a functional and integrative approach focused on treating acute and…

  45. The Complexities of Menopause, Hormone Testing, and Ovarian Aging (ft. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz) | SNH Podcast #105

    · 58 min · Episode 105

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz discusses comprehensive insights into perimenopause and menopause. She delves into the complexities and challenges of ovarian aging, hormone…

  46. Health Optimization and AI in Medical Practices: What's Next in 2025 | SNH Podcast #104

    · 52 min · Episode 104

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, we discuss the evolving landscape of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMeHOPe), including new modules on epigenetics, expanded research on exposomics, and…

  47. From GLP-1s to AI: Navigating 2024's Health Landscape (ft. HOMeHOPe) | SNH Podcast #103

    · 48 min · Episode 103

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe team recaps the key health trends and significant moments of 2024. Featuring Jodi Duval, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Boomer Anderson, and Dr. Scott Sherr, the…

  48. Youthful Secrets: From Sun Protection to Skincare Innovations (ft. Amitay Eshel) | SNH Podcast #102

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 102

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, skincare expert Amitay Eshel discusses the science behind skin aging, skincare routines, and innovative techniques to improve skin health. Amitay discusses the…

  49. From Ski Slopes to Boardrooms: Jeremy Bloom's Journey of Resilience and Insight | SNH Podcast #101

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 101

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jeremy Bloom, a former NFL player, Olympic skier, and now, a successful entrepreneur and CEO. Discover how Jeremy uses the…

  50. Inside the World of Autoimmune Healing (ft. Dr. Cindy Howard) | SNH Podcast #100

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 100

    In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard discusses the importance of recognizing symptoms of SIBO, understanding autoimmune disorders, sexual health, and the challenges and opportunities of…

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