Episode 8: Mitochondria, Mental Clarity & Modern Longevity with Dr. Scott Sherr In this powerful episode of the Ageless Blonde Podcast, Amber sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr, integrative medicine physician, longevity expert, and co-founder of Troscriptions, to explore one of the most overlooked foundations of health: mitochondrial function. Dr. Sherr breaks down why an estimated 94% of adults have some degree of mitochondrial dysfunction, and how this cellular issue quietly drives many of the symptoms people struggle with today—brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, hormone imbalance, poor sleep, metabolic resistance, and chronic illness. Rather than chasing symptoms, this conversation zooms out to the cellular level, where real, sustainable healing begins. A major focus of the episode is methylene blue—a compound gaining attention for its unique ability to support mitochondrial energy production, improve mental clarity, and reduce oxidative stress when used correctly. Amber shares her own early experience discovering methylene blue during a period of severe mold exposure, Lyme disease, and postpartum depletion, long before it became mainstream. Together, they unpack why it worked when so many other approaches failed, and how proper dosing, purity, and timing make all the difference. Dr. Sherr explains methylene blue in practical terms—how it acts like an “electron shuttle” in the mitochondria, why low and slow dosing matters for chronically ill patients, and how it can be used strategically for energy, detoxification, travel, athletic performance, and recovery. They also discuss important safety considerations, including antidepressant use, heavy metal contamination risks, and why product quality is non-negotiable. The conversation then expands into nicotine (used therapeutically), focus, ADHD-like symptoms, and neuroinflammation. Dr. Sherr clarifies why low-dose, slow-release nicotine—when separated from smoking or vaping—can support attention, executive function, vagal tone, and immune balance without the crash or addiction profile people fear. Amber shares real-world experiences using nicotine-containing troches for focus, productivity, and resilience during demanding seasons. They also dive into hormonal transitions, particularly perimenopause and menopause, explaining how declining progesterone affects GABA signaling, anxiety, sleep quality, and brain fog. Dr. Sherr outlines how targeted GABA-supportive compounds and sleep optimization can be transformative—especially when paired with mitochondrial support. Finally, this episode ties everything together: peptides, GLP-1s, hormones, supplements, and lifestyle only work as well as your cellular foundation allows. When mitochondria are supported, everything else works better. If you’re navigating chronic fatigue, brain fog, hormone shifts, focus challenges, or simply want a smarter longevity strategy rooted in cellular medicine—this episode is a must-listen.
