Smarter Not Harder

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Smarter Not Harder

Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder podcast brought to you by Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, as well as Smarter Not Harder, Inc.– the makers of Troscriptions. This podcast is all about offering you one-cent solutions to $64,000 questions for all things decision making, consciousness, health optimization, performance, and so much more. We interview subject matter experts who will tackle these one-cent solutions including Karl Friston, Donald Hoffman, Anna Lembke, Adam Robinson, and Dominic D'Agostino.  The Smarter Not Harder podcast is hosted by Dr. Ted Achacoso, the founding pioneer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice and Smarter Not Harder inc., Dr. Scott Sherr, the COO of both Health Optimization Medicine and Practice and Smarter Not Harder, Inc., Boomer Anderson, CEO of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice as well as Smarter Not Harder, Inc., and Jody Duval, a talented naturopath known for compounding her own formulations in her clinic Revital Health in Perth, Australia. New episodes every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode! Ready to work smarter not harder? Let's dive in! Find more from us at troscriptions.com & homehope.org.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Elite Athletes Do This One Thing Between Sets (Most People Don’t) ft. Thomas DeLauer | SNH Podcast #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 often-overlooked science of parasympathetic activation. From breathwork to posture, lactate to mindset, they reveal why top-tier athletes downshift between sets — and how everyday gym-goers can unlock greater performance, recovery, and longevity with a smarter nervous system approach. Join us as we delve into: • How elite athletes use micro-pauses and posture to reset between sets • Why music, caffeine, and mindset impact nervous system performance • The surprising role of CO2 tolerance and breath-holds in training • Nutrition and supplement strategies that support parasympathetic recovery This episode is for you if: • You always push harder in your workouts and feel burned out • You’re curious about breathwork, recovery, and workout longevity • You want to train smarter, not just harder, for long-term gains • You’ve heard of parasympathetic training but don’t know where to start You can also find this episode on… YouTube:  Find more from Thomas DeLauer: Website: https://www.thomasdelauer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasdelauer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasDeLauer Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://www.troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    1h 10m

  2. 2 JUL

    Circadian Rhythms Are the Missing Link in Your Health Plan | SNH Podcast #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 rhythms may be more powerful than any 3-day fast. From defining ultradian and infradian rhythms to tackling jet lag, hormone timing, and shift work, the team shares clinical stories and practical tactics you can use to reset your internal clock and optimize recovery, metabolism, and mood. Join us as we delve into: Why circadian rhythm alignment may be more effective than prolonged fasting The science of sleep anchoring, Zeitgebers, and peripheral clocks How your sleep, hormones, and hunger cues are dictated by light and food timing Simple tools to reset your rhythms—even after sleep debt or night shifts This episode is for you if: You're struggling with brain fog, low energy, or poor sleep despite “getting 8 hours” You want to learn practical tools for syncing your biology to light and food You’re a night shift worker, traveler, or new parent trying to reset your rhythm You believe that healthspan starts with consistent daily habits—not heroic interventions You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/AC_j9ZLHUnM Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions order by using POD10 at troscriptions.com Get daily insights from the hosts by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    38 min

  3. 25 JUN

    Why Direct Current Could Be the Future of Healing (ft. Garrett Salpeter) | SNH Podcast #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 physicist-turned-health innovator, Garrett reveals how the body's electrical system holds the key to faster healing, muscle reactivation, pain resolution, and even cognitive performance. Discover how his patented direct current device, the Neubie®, is reshaping what’s possible in recovery. Join us as we delve into: How Garrett went from D3 hockey player to medical device inventor Why your nervous system—not your muscles—controls your recovery The difference between AC and DC stimulation and why it matters Real-world case studies from pro athletes to MS patients This episode is for you if: You want to heal faster from injury or surgery You're a practitioner interested in neurology-driven rehab You’re curious about how movement impacts the brain You want to understand the science behind electroceuticals You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/cbARCBapz7Y Find more from Garrett Salpeter: Website: https://www.neu.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrett.salpeter Podcast: The NeuFit Undercurrent Book: *The NeuFit Method* – available on Amazon Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://www.troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    59 min

  4. 18 JUN

    How to Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Heal Inflammation with Dr. Navaz Habib | SNH Podcast #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 controls far more than just your “rest and digest” functions. From heart rate variability to gut health to trauma, they break down how to assess and improve vagal tone to unlock your body’s ability to heal, regulate, and optimize. Join us as we delve into: What the vagus nerve actually does — and why it’s crucial for healing How to measure and improve vagal tone using HRV and simple practices The overlooked link between breath, posture, trauma, and inflammation Tools and techniques Dr. Habib recommends to support your nervous system This episode is for you if: You deal with chronic stress, fatigue, gut issues, or inflammation You’re curious about HRV, wearables, and biofeedback tools You want practical strategies for nervous system regulation You’re interested in how trauma and vagus nerve health are connected You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/uVhmCQo4x-A Find more from Dr. Navaz Habib: Website: https://drnavazhabib.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib Books: Activate Your Vagus Nerve, Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    1h 5m

  5. 11 JUN

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

    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 genuine health-care. Drawing on stories from primary care, the ER, and longevity practice, they explain how the Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) model uses metabolomics, gut testing, and evolutionary biology to keep you thriving—long before disease strikes. Join us as we delve into: Why traditional, disease-centered medicine struggles with chronic conditions The HOMeHOPe framework and its focus on cellular & holobiome health Real-world cases that reveal the cost of treating symptoms instead of root causes How medical education must evolve to create a true “standard of care for health” This episode is for you if: You’re frustrated by the limits of conventional check-ups You want practical ways to apply lab data beyond “normal” reference ranges You’re a practitioner ready to integrate proactive, personalized strategies You believe healthspan—not just lifespan—should be the goal You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/EMDOXr43Xg8 Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions order by using POD10 at troscriptions.com Get daily insights from the hosts by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    33 min

  6. 4 JUN

    Burnout-Proof Your Practice: Wisdom for Health Practitioners | SNH Podcast #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 it. From saying no to draining patients to finding joy in curiosity and community, the team shares practical tools for sustaining a long, fulfilling career in medicine. Join us as we delve into: Why it’s okay (and sometimes necessary) to fire patients Daily rituals and mindset shifts that protect your energy How practitioner community can prevent isolation and overwhelm Curiosity, compassion, and fun as the ultimate burnout antidotes This episode is for you if: You’re a health practitioner feeling stretched thin You struggle with boundaries or people-pleasing in your practice You want to build a career that supports your life—not consumes it You’re curious how other experts stay grounded and energized You can also find this episode on... YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-Xa2y5kL10 Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    25 min

  7. 28 MAY

    The Study That Healed Chronic Fatigue Using Only the Mind ft. Karen DiMarco | SNH Podcast #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 psychosocial stress, identity, and hypervigilance can create—or dissolve—chronic illness. Karen shares her personal health journey, the groundbreaking chronic fatigue study she co-led, and why our thoughts may be the most overlooked variable in healing. Join us as we delve into: The story behind Karen’s recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome Her radical 8-week study that helped patients recover—without meds or supplements The connection between thought, oxidative stress, and the cell danger response How metaphors and insight can rewire the brain and physiology This episode is for you if: You’ve struggled with chronic illness and feel stuck You’re curious about the mind-body connection in healing You’re a health professional working with complex, hard-to-treat patients You want to learn how to “collapse the gap” between who you are and who you think you should be You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/RAdH75quOzM Find more from Karen DiMarco: Website: https://karendimarco.com/home/ RNegade.pro: https://rnegade.pro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dimarco-rnegade/ Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    1h 6m

  8. 21 MAY

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

    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, and tossing when it comes to supplements. From methylene blue pessaries to kratom gummies, designer peptides to custom troches—this roundtable reveals how experienced clinicians approach their own protocols, and the often messy process of self-experimentation. Join us as we delve into: The real story behind what's in their supplement drawers How the team thinks about sourcing, stacking, and individual response Why clinical integrity requires “I tried it first” energy How experiments sometimes fail—and why that matters This episode is for you if: You want to see how the experts actually apply what they preach You're supplement curious and tired of cookie-cutter stacks You're interested in self-experimentation with clinical guardrails You like your protocols with a side of honesty and humor You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqiPu8rhH80 Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

    38 min
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Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder podcast brought to you by Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, as well as Smarter Not Harder, Inc.– the makers of Troscriptions. This podcast is all about offering you one-cent solutions to $64,000 questions for all things decision making, consciousness, health optimization, performance, and so much more. We interview subject matter experts who will tackle these one-cent solutions including Karl Friston, Donald Hoffman, Anna Lembke, Adam Robinson, and Dominic D'Agostino.  The Smarter Not Harder podcast is hosted by Dr. Ted Achacoso, the founding pioneer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice and Smarter Not Harder inc., Dr. Scott Sherr, the COO of both Health Optimization Medicine and Practice and Smarter Not Harder, Inc., Boomer Anderson, CEO of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice as well as Smarter Not Harder, Inc., and Jody Duval, a talented naturopath known for compounding her own formulations in her clinic Revital Health in Perth, Australia. New episodes every Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode! Ready to work smarter not harder? Let's dive in! Find more from us at troscriptions.com & homehope.org.

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  • Creator
    Smarter Not Harder Inc. | Troscriptions | HOMeHOPe Org
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    131
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    Explicit
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    © 2023
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