Smarter Not Harder Podcast

Dr. Joseph Rosado: Medical Cannabis, Endocannabinoid System, and Personalized Treatment
Nov 29, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Jodi Duval is joined by guest Dr. Joseph Rosado to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: How does the history of cannabis and societal perceptions influence its current use and stigma in the medical field? What is the significance of the endocannabinoid system, particularly in relation to women's health, and how does cannabis interact with it? How does genetic testing influence personalized cannabis treatment, and what role does it play in Dr. Rosado's personal use of cannabis products?
Dr. Kris Smith: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy, Glioblastoma, and Brain Health
Nov 22, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by guest Dr. Kris Smith to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is the role of metabolic therapy in the treatment of brain tumors and how does it interact with traditional treatments such as radiation therapy? How could a ketogenic diet potentially offer a new pathway in the treatment of brain tumors like glioblastoma, and what factors should be considered due to its variable effects from patient to patient? Why is it important to consider individual genetic variations and the impact of lifestyle on brain health, and how can maintaining a healthy lifestyle contribute to better outcomes in brain health?
Jodi Duval: Medical Cannabis, the Endocannabinoid System, + Minor Cannabinoids
Nov 15, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by guest Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is the history and role of various components of cannabis, including THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids, in medicine, and how does their research into the impact on the endocannabinoid system pave the way for further exploration in the field? What is the 'Entourage Effect' and how does the combined effect of different cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis, particularly their anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, neuro-protective, and sedative effects, indicate the vast potential of cannabis in healthcare? Why is understanding and measuring endocannabinoid tone, which can impact pain threshold, digestion, mood, and sleep, important and how can genetic testing, symptomology, and tracking be used to assess it? What is the significance of working with a knowledgeable practitioner with medicinal cannabis?
Reshaping Your Sleep Schedule to Beat Sleep Deprivation + Boost REM Sleep
Nov 08, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: Why is sleep essential for both our physical and mental health and what techniques can be employed to optimize sleep quality? How to improve sleep quality and which supplements help? What changes in lifestyle can cause alterations in an individual's chronotype and sleep patterns?
The Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Symposium Recap
Nov 01, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, host Boomer Anderson is joined by Dr. Ted Achacoso and Dr. Scott Sherr to discuss the first Health Optimization Medicine and Practice symposium, and give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: How does the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe) approach use science and technology to detect and correct imbalances in our bodies, and how can it benefit individuals from elite athletes to cancer patients? What is the pivotal role of GABA, cannabinoids, microbiota, and ketones in health optimization? What is the future of health optimization symposiums and how does the concept of community play a significant role in the learning and sharing of knowledge in this field?
Dr. Craig Koniver: Health Optimization in Performance Medicine with Peptides, Light Therapy, and Methylene Blue
Oct 25, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Craig Koniver joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is the role of performance medicine in health optimization? How can Intravenous (IV) therapy, methylene blue, light therapies, and peptides significantly boost one's quality of life?  How can peptides aid in athlete recovery and what are the regulations surrounding their use in sports?