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Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
by Health Optimization Medicine and Practice
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.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, Austral
Episodes
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Read Your Genes! APOE4, Brain Health, and Longevity | HOMe Podcast #026
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Scott Sherr explore a difficult question: can we influence the biology of an aging brain carrying APOE4 risk? APOE4 is not simply a diagnosis, and a genetic...
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Why You're Frozen in Survival Mode: Understanding CDR | HOMe Podcast #025
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval sit down to discuss what happens when the body's cellular defense systems remain activated after the original threat has passed. Fatigue and brain fog are often…
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The Real Cause of Endotoxemia: Leaky Gut Explained | HOMe #023
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Dr. Jup Kuipers explore a misunderstood cause of chronic fatigue and leaky gut: the bioenergetic failure of your colonocytes. While many practitioners throw random probiotic...
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Can Creatine Protect the Brain from Sleep Deprivation? | HOMe Podcast #024
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Jup Kuipers explore how acute sleep deprivation affects brain energy metabolism and whether creatine monohydrate can help preserve cognitive function when sleep loss is...
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Is Your Cellular Membrane Leaking the Fuel That Keeps You Going? (Why NAD+ Isn't Enough) | HOMe #022
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval explore one of the most overlooked causes of declining cellular energy: the structural breakdown of the mitochondrial membrane. While many people invest in premium...
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Dr. Dominic D'Agostino Explains What Ketones Actually Do to Your Body | HOMe Podcast #021
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, the premier researcher in ketogenic metabolic therapies. Moving past the mainstream fads of keto ice cream and internet trends, they break down how exogenous ketones actually impact...
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Metformin is Poisoning Your Cells | HOMe Podcast #020
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Jup Kuipers take a deep dive into the shocking new 21-year pre-diabetes follow-up study (DPPOS) published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on…
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The Gut-Brain-Microbiome Axis: Understanding Depression, Serotonin, & Probiotics | HOMe Podcast #019
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Jodi Duval take a deep dive into the gut-brain-microbiota axis. Moving past the simplistic, pathogenic "pill-for-an-ill" approach of conventional psychiatry and...
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Why You Can't Out-Supplement a Dysregulated Nervous System | HOMe Podcast #018
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Jodi Duval tackle the widespread trend of supplement fatigue. As biohacking becomes a mindset of treating symptoms with heavy stimulants and endless pills, the faculty breaks down why forcing...
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Cellular Safety and the Dangers of Mechanical Blood Microplastic Detox | HOMe Podcast #017
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, our faculty, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval, tackle the recent trend of therapeutic plasma exchange and "blood washing". Moving past the mainstream marketing of plasmapheresis as a...
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The HRV Paradox: Why Tracking Your Sleep Makes It Worse | HOMe Podcast #016
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe faculty (Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Boomer Anderson, and Jodi Duval) tackles one of the most paradoxical trends in modern biohacking: sleep tracking. Moving past the mainstream obsession with daily device scores…
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Decoding the Holobiont: The Ecosystem of Ecosystems | HOMe Podcast Special Episode
In this special in-person roundtable recorded in Washington, D.C., the HOMeHOPe faculty sit down to decode one of the most important perspective shifts in modern health: the Holobiont. Moving away from the traditional, siloed medical model of "organology" (treating the heart, gut, and brain as...
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Bypass the Fiber Trend & Optimize Your Gut Health | HOMe Podcast #015
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the core faculty (Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz) tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in modern nutrition: fiber. Moving past the mainstream trend of "fiber-maxing," the team breaks…
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Why Aging May Be the Root Cause of Chronic Disease | HOMe Podcast #014
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe faculty, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz reunite in person in Washington, D.C.. Moving away from traditional classifications of illness, the team breaks down a powerful paradigm...
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Health Optimization for Parenting, Pregnancy & Family Life | HOMe Podcast #013
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, hosts Dr. Scott Sherr and Jodi Duval come together for an intimate, parent-to-parent roundtable. As the only current parents on the HOMeHOPe faculty, they dive deep into the specific biology of preconception, pregnancy, and pediatric...
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What Nobody Told You About Your Gut | HOMe Podcast #012
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty (Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Dr. Jup Kuipers) dive deep into the unseen world inside your stomach. Moving beyond simple probiotics, they discuss the gut as a "post-natal organ" and...
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The Problem with Over-Optimization in Modern Health | HOMe Podcast #011
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Jup Kuipers come together live in studio in Washington, D.C. to discuss the dangers of over-optimization and the "more is better" mentality. They explore real clinical case studies of patients...
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Creatine, Cellular Energy, and the Modern Stress Epidemic | HOMe Podcast #010
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the science and clinical application of creatine. Moving beyond its reputation as just a performance supplement for "gym bros," Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott…
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Understanding Toxicity Through Health Optimization Medicine | HOMe Podcast #009
In this episode of the HOMe Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz explore a foundational principle of Health Optimization Medicine: What's toxic to the cell is toxic to every organ. Through real clinical cases — including mercury toxicity, arsenic...
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The Trust Crisis in Healthcare (And How to Fix It) | HOMe Podcast #008
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with JJ Virgin — nutrition expert, bestselling author, and founder of the Health Business Growth Collective — to explore how healthcare practitioners can build trust, authority, and impact in today's rapidly...
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Mental Health Starts at the Cellular Level | HOMe Podcast #007
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval explore mental health through the lens of health optimization medicine. Rather than viewing mental health as a set of diagnoses, the conversation reframes it as a…
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The Cell Danger Response Explained (Why You're Not Healing) | HOMe Podcast #006
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Jodi Duval as they break down one of the most important frameworks in Health Optimization Medicine — the Cell Danger Response (CDR). Originally developed by Dr. Robert Naviaux, the Cell Danger...
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Microglia, Metabolism & the Future of Brain Health | HOMe Podcast #005
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore one of the most important breakthroughs in brain health — the role of microglia. Often overlooked, microglial cells are the brain's...
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The Science of Chronobiology & Health Optimization | HOMe Podcast #004
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval as they explore chronobiology — and how modern life is disrupting the body's natural rhythms. From jet lag and shift work to late-night scrolling and irregular...
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Health vs Disease Markers: What Doctors Miss | HOMe Podcast #003
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Boomer Anderson, Jodi Duval, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Ted Achacoso as they explore the future of clinical intelligence — and why medicine must move beyond single biomarkers to understanding networks within the body. Rather than...
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The Biology of Comfort and Why We Need Stress | HOMe Podcast #002
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval as they explore the hidden cost of convenience and comfort in modern life. From ultra-processed foods and low-fiber diets to sedentary lifestyles and...
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What Is Health Optimization Medicine? | HOMe Podcast #001
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the core philosophical framework behind Health Optimization Medicine. Dr. Scott Sherr, Boomer Anderson, and Dr. Allen Bookatz break down the three fundamental...
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Dr. Helen Messier on AI, Epigenetics & the Future of Aging | SNH Podcast #165
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Helen Messier joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation about longevity, epigenetics, AI-powered medicine, and the real meaning of healthspan. From whole genome sequencing to digital twins and emotional...
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52 Years in Nutritional Medicine with Dr. Alan Gaby | SNH Podcast #164
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Alan Gaby joins Jodi Duval to explore over five decades of clinical experience in nutritional medicine. From vitamin C and magnesium to hidden food allergies and the Myers' Cocktail, this conversation unpacks what actually works — and why…
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Dr. Linda Kiley: Bladder Health, Peptides & Pelvic Repair | SNH Podcast #163
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Linda Kiley joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a groundbreaking conversation on functional urogynecology — exploring the real causes of pelvic and bladder pain that most conventional models miss. Dr. Kiley shares how she uses muscle exams, peptide...
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Grace Hawkins on Personalized Health & Hidden Root Causes | SNH Podcast #162
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Grace Hawkins joins Jodi Duval to share her inspiring journey from medical misdiagnosis to becoming a personalized health mentor. With a background in naturopathy and clinical diagnostics, Grace blends DNA, blood chemistry, and HTMA testing to…
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The New Rules for Aging Better, Smarter, and Sharper | SNH Podcast #161
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Amanda Wiggins joins Jodi Duval to explore one of the most promising frontiers in longevity and neuroscience: brain vascular health. From her discovery of CGP (cyclic glycine-proline) to the science behind neurovascular aging, Dr. Wiggins...
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Redox Before Detox: Ryan Carter's Health Philosophy | SNH Podcast #160
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Ryan Carter joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a refreshingly real, honest, and grounded conversation about what's broken in the "biohacking" and health optimization world — and how to fix it. Ryan, a UK-based remote health practitioner, shares his…
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Dr. Libby Weaver on the Forgotten Supernutrient | SNH Podcast #159
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Libby Weaver joins Jodi Duval for an illuminating conversation about iron — the most overlooked yet essential nutrient for mood, cognition, metabolism, and long-term health. Together, they break down myths, lab test pitfalls, supplement...
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Mold, Infections & Autism: A Pediatric Neurologist Speaks Out | SNH Podcast #158
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Melissa Jones joins Dr. Scott Sherr for an insightful and groundbreaking conversation about pediatric neurology, inflammation, and the integrative treatment of conditions like PANS, PANDAS, autism, and dysautonomia. Dr. Jones shares her…
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Metabolic Psychiatry: The Future of Mental Health | SNH Podcast #157
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Matthew Bernstein joins Jodi Duval for a pioneering conversation about the rise of metabolic psychiatry — the intersection of mitochondrial health, nutrition, and brain performance. From ketogenic therapy to personalized mental health...
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2025 Wrap-Up + HOMeHOPe's Top Trends for 2026 | SNH Podcast #156
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty returns to share their bold, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious predictions for 2026. What's next in health, medicine, technology, and self-optimization? From wearable evolution to parasite cleanses, GLP-1 backlash, and the...
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Cynthia Thurlow on GLP-1s, Hormones & Fat Loss | SNH Podcast #155
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Cynthia Thurlow joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a wide-ranging and refreshingly honest conversation about fasting, female hormones, GLP-1s, and navigating midlife as a high-performing woman. With clarity and nuance, Cynthia breaks down what works — and...
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Presence vs. Distraction: Your Most Important Ratio | SNH Podcast #154
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, join the HOMeHOPe Faculty for an unexpected, hilarious, and wisdom-packed roundtable about clinical and cultural "ratios." From orgasm-to-ejaculation to screen-time-to-movement, this wide-ranging conversation mixes evolutionary health with...
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What Most People Get Wrong About Indigenous Plant Medicine | SNH Podcast #153
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Bia Labate joins Boomer Anderson for a deeply honest, educational, and wide-ranging conversation about ayahuasca, psychedelic churches, Indigenous reciprocity, and the founding story of Chacruna — one of the most influential organizations in...
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Behind the Curtain: What Scares Even Top Health Optimizers | SNH Podcast #152
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the idea of "clinical kryptonite" — the client types, conditions, and scenarios that challenge even the most experienced practitioners. Through candid stories and diverse...
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Dr. Mariza Snyder on Women's Midlife Metabolism | SNH Podcast #151
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a powerful, empowering conversation about women's hormone health, midlife transitions, and how to reclaim your energy, focus, and body from the inside out. Join us as we delve into: • Why perimenopause...
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From Doctor Google to Doctor ChatGPT: The New Clinical Reality | SNH Podcast #150
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty — Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz — reunite for a timely and insightful roundtable on play, presence, and practitioner power in the age of AI. From microdosing in medicine to using...
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How Veronika Gold Uses Ketamine to Unlock Inner Healing | SNH Podcast #149
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. Together, they explore clinical safety, spiritual depth, and the evolving landscape…
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What Most Gut Protocols Get Wrong | SNH Podcast #148
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...
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Mitochondria & Ketones: Boost Your Energy Smarter | SNH Podcast #147
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...
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Lifestyle Shifts That Work (and Why Most Fail) | SNH Podcast #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 impact of small lifestyle changes. From hydration to circadian biology, sleep...
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Fix Your Mouth, Heal Your Body: The Science of Biological Dentistry | SNH Podcast #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 disease. From root canals and "leaky gums" to full-body inflammation, this...
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Devices of the Future: Nervous System Shields and Gut Translators | SNH Podcast #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 nervous system shields to microbiome translators and Star Trek-style diagnostics…
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From Rage and Shame to Psychedelic Freedom: The Healing Path | SNH Podcast #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 sovereignty in the body through ancient rituals and sacred plant medicines. From...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.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, Austral
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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.Produced by Health Optimization Medicine & Practice (HOMeHOPe) and Smarter Not Harder, Inc.,...
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