Smarter Not Harder podcast: Gut Health

Dr. Christine Maren | The Gut-Hormone Connection Every Woman Should Know
Aug 20, 2025
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Christine Maren joins Dr. Scott to explore the often-overlooked connections between perimenopause, gut health, and hormone balance. Together, they discuss the estrobolome, how to effectively test and interpret results, strategies to correct imbalances, and a practical framework for nutrient, gut, and hormone optimization.
What We Believed Then vs. What We Know Now: 10 Years of Health Reframes
Jul 16, 2025
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Jodi Duval, and Boomer Anderson come together for a HOMeHOPe Faculty roundtable exploring the beliefs they held about health and medicine a decade ago — and what they've learned since. With a mix of personal anecdotes, clinical shifts, and humorous hindsight, the team unpacks how science, biohacking, and real-world experience have reshaped their perspectives.
Kara Siedman | Microbiome 101: How Your Gut Shapes Your Health
Feb 05, 2025
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Kara Siedman, an expert in gut health and a functional dietitian, deep dives into the concept of endotoxemia. She discusses the role of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in systemic inflammation and its connection to chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Kara explains the importance of maintaining a balanced and diverse microbiome through diet, emphasizing the role of keystone species like Akkermansia muciniphila.
Dr. Robin Rose | Navigating the Complex World of Long COVID Care
Jan 15, 2025
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Robin Rose dives into an in-depth discussion about the evolution of her medical practice into a functional and integrative approach focused on treating acute and long-term COVID-19. She discusses the profound effects of COVID on the gut microbiome, her groundbreaking work including the development of a protocol targeting spike protein and microclots, and the comprehensive strategy against COVID's multi-system impacts. She also explores the concept of COVID prophylaxis and the importance of personalized treatment strategies.
The Future of Health: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice
Nov 13, 2024
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, join us as we delve into how our non-profit Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMeHOPe) came to be, and learn more about the upcoming HOMeHOPe Symposium taking place on December 11th and 12th in Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas! Discover exciting discussions about foundational health, innovative technology in AI, photobiomodulation, gut health, the impact of cannabis on sexual health, and so much more! This episode highlights the importance of community and continuous health optimization.
Dani Williamson | Healing Beyond Medicine: Sex, Gut Health, and Trauma
Sep 18, 2024
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dani Williamson discusses a range of topics such as the significant role of gut health, the impact of childhood trauma on adult health, and the holistic healing processes she advocates.

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