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

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Books: Activate Your Vagus Nerve, Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve

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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

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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

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