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

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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

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

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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

Find more from Smarter Not Harder:
Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org
Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg

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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/

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Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg

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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
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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 inflammation, plaque formation, and cardiovascular risk, while dismantling the outdated “cholesterol = heart disease” narrative.

Whether you're a clinician or simply someone trying to make smarter choices for your heart, this episode offers insight into testing, interventions, and personalized strategies that go beyond basic lipid panels.

Join us as we delve into:
+ Why LDL alone doesn’t tell the full story of cardiovascular risk
+ How mitochondria, hormones, and inflammation intersect with lipid metabolism
+ The real role of CCTA scans, plaque imaging, and particle size analysis
+ Advanced medications and peptides that support vascular and metabolic health

This episode is for you if:
- You’ve been told to fear cholesterol but want the full picture
- You’re a practitioner looking to personalize cardiovascular treatment plans
- You’ve heard of statins and PCSK9s but don’t know when or why to use them
- You’re curious about GLP-1s, NO precursors, and other precision tools for heart health

You can also find this episode on…
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Find more from Dr. Abid Husain:
Boulder Longevity: https://boulderlongevity.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abid-husain-md-facc-abaarm-00874419/

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Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg

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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 vitamin D megadosing to powerlifting with a colonic and hiking mountains while microdosing, this episode is full of real (and ridiculous) stories. Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz share the protocols they’ve tested so you don’t have to — and what they actually learned from pushing the limits.

Join us as we delve into:

• Gallbladder cleanses, colonics, and detox stories gone wrong
• High-altitude hypoxia and the limits of willpower
• Hormone overloads, supplement misadventures, and questionable decisions
• What happens when doctors test their own advice

This episode is for you if:

• You've ever wondered what not to do in the name of health
• You enjoy honest, hilarious stories from doctors and experts who walk the talk
• You're curious about the weirder side of biohacking
• You want to laugh while learning what actually works (and what definitely doesn’t)

You can also find this episode on…
YouTube: https://youtu.be/1MeVFueqxJg

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
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Get daily insights from the hosts by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

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 Huberman posts and clinical dosing strategies, Scott sets the record straight and unpacks why this molecule has become a lightning rod in health optimization conversations.

Whether you're new to methylene blue or need clarity on the latest internet debates, this episode gives you science-backed context and a refreshingly clinical perspective.

Join us as we delve into:

• The history of methylene blue as an antimicrobial and mitochondrial optimizer
• What methylene blue actually does inside your cells—and how it supports energy and detox
• A breakdown of viral headlines like “Blue Brains” and their flawed interpretations
• How Dr. Sherr uses methylene blue clinically and what most people get wrong about dosing

This episode is for you if:

• You’re hearing conflicting information about methylene blue and want clarity
• You want to understand how mitochondrial dysfunction impacts overall health
• You’ve wondered whether synthetic = bad (spoiler: not always)
• You want to know how to safely and effectively use methylene blue

You can also find this episode on:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nwe7Ap57u5Y

Find more from Dr. Scott Sherr:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherr/

Find more from Smarter Not Harder:
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Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org
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