Smarter Not Harder podcast: Chronic Illness

Karen DiMarco | The Study That Healed Chronic Fatigue Using Only the Mind
May 28, 2025
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.
Dr. Larry Palevsky | Rethinking Modern Medicine: Journey Into Root Cause Healing
Apr 16, 2025
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Larry Palevsky shares his journey from pediatric emergency medicine to a root cause-based approach to healing. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he explores why suppressing symptoms may interfere with true recovery, and how restoring parasympathetic balance, optimizing nutrition, and reducing environmental inputs can transform both acute and chronic illness, especially in children.
Dr. Tyler Jean | Healing Outside the Doctor's Office
Oct 02, 2024
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Tyler Jean discusses inflammation, chronic illness, patient empowerment, and practical tips for healthier living. Learn about foundational health pillars, mindset, and intuitive eating.

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