Smarter Not Harder

Veronika Gold, a psychotherapist and founder of Polaris Insight, specializes in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and has studied under luminary Stanislav Grof. In this discussion, she reveals how ketamine uniquely aids in trauma healing, anxiety, and depression. Veronika emphasizes the importance of integrating therapy with psychedelics for lasting change, while sharing insights from Indigenous healing practices. She highlights ketamine's rapid effects and warns about potential risks in the psychedelic movement. A fascinating exploration of mind, healing, and personal growth!

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz come together for a powerful HOMeHOPe Faculty roundtable exploring the gut — not just as a digestive organ, but as the root of mood, metabolism, immunity, and long-term vitality. This conversation blends systems biology, ancient medicine, and cutting-edge diagnostics to give you a radically holistic view of gut health and what it really takes to heal from within. Join us as we delve into: • How gut health influences brain function, mood, and clarity • The role of trauma and stress in gut dysfunction • Stool testing, diagnostics, and when "more data" isn't better • Probiotics, fiber, and the personalized approach to microbiome support This episode is for you if: • You're chasing mental clarity or performance through your gut • You've tried "gut protocols" but still feel off • You want a clinical, systems-based approach to GI health • You're ready to go beyond buzzwords and into the real science of the microbiome You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/G4BHp6d9T00 Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=snh_podcast_homehope_2025_10_09&utm_content=weekly_episode Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions/ Get 10% Off your purchase of the Gut-Immune System Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions order with code POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

Dr. Latt Mansor, research lead at HVMN and an expert in metabolism from Oxford, dives into the fascinating world of ketones and mitochondrial health. They explore how ketones serve as both fuel and signaling molecules, enhancing brain and heart performance. Latt emphasizes the importance of metabolic flexibility for longevity and cognitive clarity. He discusses groundbreaking research linking ketones to Alzheimer's treatment and cardiac health. Insights into using exogenous ketones for energy optimization round out this intriguing conversation.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty — Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz — gather for an eye-opening and deeply personal roundtable on the real impact of small lifestyle changes. From hydration to circadian biology, sleep divorces to grayscale screens, this episode breaks down the science behind everyday habits that create extraordinary transformation. Join us as we delve into: Why hydration timing may matter more than hydration amount How "sleep divorces" saved marriages and improved HRV When working out less leads to more energy and fat loss The grayscale phone hack that reclaims your dopamine and your sleep This episode is for you if: You think lifestyle change has to be hard, expensive, or dramatic You're curious why patients resist the simplest habits — and how to get them to comply You've tried "healthy" changes and wondered why they didn't work You're ready to fall in love with feeling well — and want to help others do the same You can also find this episode on…YouTube: https://youtu.be/KVRtjQ9pCgE Find more from Smarter Not Harder:Website: https://troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using *PODCAST10* at https://homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using *POD10* at https://troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Dominik Nischwitz joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a powerful, myth-busting conversation about biological dentistry — and how your mouth may be the key to solving chronic disease. From root canals and "leaky gums" to full-body inflammation, this episode reveals how oral health connects directly to brain fog, fatigue, immunity, and longevity. Join us as we delve into: • What "biological dentistry" really means — and how it challenges traditional dental care • The hidden dangers of metal fillings, cavitations, and root canals • Why your mouth's microbiome might be leaking into your bloodstream • How to support systemic healing through oral detox, nutrition, and smarter dental choices This episode is for you if: • You have chronic health issues and no one has looked at your mouth • You've had metal fillings, dental implants, or persistent oral inflammation • You want to detox more effectively — starting from the teeth and gums • You're ready to connect dental decisions with long-term vitality and performance You can also find this episode on... YouTube: https://youtu.be/uDqkapch-bU Find more from Dr. Dominik Nischwitz:Website: https://drdomeofficial.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/drdome1/ Book: It's All in Your Mouth — https://drdomeofficial.com/book Find more from Smarter Not Harder:Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=snh_podcast_guest_episode_2025_10&utm_content=podcast_asset Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions/ HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty gathers for a bold and visionary roundtable on the future of integrative health technologies — imagined, invented, or yet to be built. From nervous system shields to microbiome translators and Star Trek-style diagnostics, this conversation challenges the limits of what healing tools could (and should) be. Join us as we delve into: A device that dynamically balances your autonomic nervous system How your gut microbes might one day talk back to you Regenerative mineral cocktails inspired by frog-limb science Holodecks for healing: using environment as medicine This episode is for you if: You're excited by the intersection of sci-fi and health optimization You've ever wished your nervous system had an "off" button You're fascinated by the microbiome, metabolomics, or mind-body tech You want to explore healing beyond pills, protocols, and gadgets You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/ceaTdYELEzM Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions/ HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions order with code POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram..

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Coltrane Lord joins Boomer Anderson for a soul-expanding and deeply vulnerable conversation about psychedelic healing, feminine trauma, and what it means to reclaim sovereignty in the body through ancient rituals and sacred plant medicines. From MDMA therapy to ayahuasca in the Amazon, Coltrane's story is one of radical transformation, and a call to honor indigenous wisdom and women's healing in the modern psychedelic movement. Join us as we delve into: Why trauma lives in the body — and how to truly release it The difference between talk therapy and somatic psychedelic healing The importance of indigenous reciprocity in plant medicine work How the Wonderland Project serves women survivors with sacred medicine care This episode is for you if: You've tried therapy but still feel stuck in trauma cycles You're curious about psychedelics, but care about ethics and integration You want to support women's healing, sovereignty, and inner freedom You're ready to shift from coping to actual transformation You can also find this episode on…YouTube: https://youtu.be/w2-0Ker1vQQ Find more from Coltrane Lord:Website: https://lordcoltrane.com Wonderland Project: https://wonderlandproject.love Instagram: https://instagram.com/lordcoltrane Find more from Smarter Not Harder:Website: https://troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the quirky and often embarrassing health practices they've experimented with in the pursuit of optimization. From unusual bedtime routines to unconventional supplement regimens, the Faculty share candid stories that highlight both the humor and challenges of living a biohacker's lifestyle. Join us as we delve into: The surprising rituals that embarrass family and friends What extreme supplement use taught Dr. Ted about metabolomics Sun exposure experiments gone wrong (and right) How personal quirks led to the development of real health optimization frameworks This episode is for you if: You're curious about the behind-the-scenes realities of health hackers You've ever felt "weird" about your wellness practices You want to learn from the Faculty's successes and missteps You're interested in how experimentation leads to better health frameworks You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/WbWc1Rtmo3o Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://www.troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Vivek Lal joins Dr. Scott Sherr for a groundbreaking and eye-opening conversation about the gut-lung axis — the overlooked connection between your microbiome and your ability to breathe, perform, and recover. From inhaled probiotics to AI‑driven lung therapy, this episode bridges clinical science and next‑gen wellness in a way you've never heard before. Join us as we delve into: How gut bacteria directly influence lung inflammation, asthma, and COPD Why your lungs aren't sterile — and what lives in them might save your life The rise of inhaled postbiotics and what "air as medicine" really means Cutting-edge lung science: AI, organoids, omics, and future therapies This episode is for you if: You've never heard of the gut-lung axis but want to breathe, sleep, and recover better You or someone you love has asthma, COPD, or unexplained breathing issues You're fascinated by how microbiomes affect health far beyond the gut You want smarter, not harder, ways to optimize lung health and longevity You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/PZZw8ulAHiM Find more from Dr. C. Vivek Lal, MD, FAAP: Resbiotic Nutrition: https://resbiotic.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/c-vivek-lal-md-faap-20183913 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.viveklal/ Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/troscriptions/ HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Gut Lung Axis Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions order with code POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the overused and often misleading words in the health optimization space. With humor and clinical insight, the team critiques buzzwords like "parasite cleanse," "boost," and "root cause," among others, offering practical perspectives on how to reframe them. Join us as we delve into: • Why "parasite cleanse" does more harm than good • The limitations of the term "boost" in functional medicine • Rethinking "root cause" and its role in healing • The difference between health optimization and wellness This episode is for you if: • You're tired of health buzzwords with no substance • You want science-backed alternatives to wellness fads • You're exploring the shift from illness to health optimization • You appreciate both humor and depth in health conversations You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z0A0LdXM_3M Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://www.troscriptions.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions HOMeHOPe Symposium: https://homehope.org/homehope-symposium Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org/ Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com/ Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.