In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Amy Killen joins our host Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:  What are the potential applications of stem cell therapies in medicine, particularly in relation to aging and sexual health, and how does the FDA's policy impact their utilization? How does ovarian aging impact women's health and longevity, and what are the potential therapies that could slow down egg depletion? How is hormone replacement therapy approached for both men and women, and what are the potential benefits and controversies surrounding the use of bioidentical hormones and testosterone therapy?   Dr. Amy Killen is a leading anti-aging and regenerative physician. After working as a board-certified emergency physician for more than seven years, Dr. Killen saw the effects of unchecked, chronic disease on her patients and decided to transition into anti-aging and longevity medicine in hopes of offering her patients alternatives to the traditional aging paradigm. An international speaker, clinical practice owner, entrepreneur, author, and frequent media guest, Dr. Killen has become an outspoken advocate for empowering people to look and feel their best by merging lifestyle modification, integrative medicine, body-identical hormones, nutritional supplements, energy modalities and stem cell therapies. What we discuss: (0:03:30) - Stem Cell Procedures & Integrative Medicine (0:08:04) - Types of Stem Cells in Medicine (0:11:40) - Stem Cell Signaling and Therapeutic Potential (0:22:22) - Understanding Ovarian Aging and Menopause (0:29:25) - Ovarian Aging and Potential Therapies (0:36:10) - Hormone Replacement and Rapamycin in Longevity (0:47:20) - Men's Health and Hormone Optimization (0:51:21) - Sexual Dysfunction and Nitric Oxide Boosters Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Amy Killen: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.amybkillen/ Website: https:/dramykillen.com/ 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, our guest Dr. Neil Grunberg joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is a good leader? What makes good followers? What are attributes that you can acquire as a good follower? What is the optimal model for leadership?    Dr. Neil Grunberg is a professor of Military and emergency medicine, medical and clinical psychology, and neuroscience in the Uniform Services University School of Medicine. He's a professor in the Graduate School of Nursing, Director of Research and Development, Director of Leadership and Education Development Program and The Director of Faculty for MEM. He's a Chair of Faculty Mentoring and Development for the ANE. He's a Medical and Social Psychologist who has been on faculties with the USU since 1979.   Dr. Neil Grunberg earned his baccalaureate degrees in Medical Microbiology and Psychology from Stanford University. He earned his master of the Arts and Master's Philosophy and PhD degrees from Physiological and Social Psychology from Columbia University. He also serves as the co-founder of the International Leaders Association Healthcare Leadership Community and a member of the Working Group for the World Leadership Network. He was also selected as the Presidential Leadership Scholar and had the opportunity to work with many former members of cabinets of Presidents Johnson, Bush, Clinton and Bush II.  What we discuss: (0:08:17) - Learning Leadership and Developing Models (0:24:09) - Leadership and Followership (0:34:03) - Training Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership (0:52:53) - Understanding Different Types of Followership (1:05:46) - Improving Communication Skills (1:14:34) - Trust and Feedback in Organizations Importance (1:20:53) - Leadership and Team Collaboration in Healthcare   Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Neil Grunberg Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Grunberg   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, our guest Dr. Susan Rossell joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: How have the media and popular culture shaped our perceptions of what the ideal body should look like and how these influences can lead to serious psychological and social implications? How does body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affect people emotionally and socially making it difficult for them to recognize and respond to the emotions of others? What are the current and upcoming treatment options available for body image disorders, including psychotherapy, antidepressants, oxytocin, and brain training?   Dr. Susan Rossell is a cognitive neuropsychologist and Professorial Research Fellow at Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health. She also holds adjunct positions at Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and at St Vincent's Health. Professor Rossell’s research focuses on understanding the cognitive and neurobiological processes involved in psychosis and related disorders. She has published extensively and received both the International and European award for Young Investigator in Schizophrenia Research.   What we discuss: (0:02:00) - Body Image (0:04:30) - Toxic Body Positivity (0:07:10) - Body Dysmorphia Through a Biological and Psychological Perspective  (0:13:21) - Body Dysmorphia's Impact on Emotions (0:19:42) - Gender Differences in Body Image Disorders (0:22:10) - Body Image versus Vanity  (0:26:27) - The Rise of Dsitress in Body Image (0:29:55) - Fear of Aging (0:34:15) - The Impact of Social Media Filters  (0:40:57) - Body Image Treatment Options (0:48:06) - Body Image Survey and Getting Help (0:52:36) - Knowledge, Psilocybin, and Body Image   Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Susan Rossell Twitter: @RossellSusan   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, our guest Dr. Iva Lloyd joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is naturopathic medicine and how its approach to healthcare is gaining momentum worldwide? What is the integral link between mental health and physical well-being? How can factors such as Wi-Fi and nutrition impact your health? Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Markham Ontario.  After graduating from Queen’s University with a BScH in Life Sciences, she graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.  Dr. Lloyd, ND has maintained a full-time naturopathic practice since 2002 and has been actively participated on a number of boards including the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the World Naturopathic Federation. Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND is practicing out of Balanced Living in Markham Ontario at 2673 Bur Oak Markham, Ontario.   What we discuss: 0:05:15 - Understanding the Role of Naturopathic Medicine 0:18:48 - The Roadblock in Understanding Mind-Body Connection 0:24:48 - Intermittent Fasting Dangers for Malnourished 0:32:39 - Assessing Wi-Fi Effects on Health 0:38:54 - Technology, Environment, and Health Impact 0:42:47 - Identifying Emotional Triggers and Traumatic Experiences 0:48:54 - Navigating Perceptions and Individualized Health 0:58:13 - Uniqueness of Health Technology Assessments 1:02:36 - Standardizing Naturopathic Education 1:07:09 - Challenges in Accessing and Utilizing Information Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Iva Lloyd Website: https://www.naturopathicfoundations.ca/   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 chat, Greg Potter, a health and wellness coach with a PhD in sleep and circadian rhythms, dives deep into chronobiology’s impact on health. He explains how biological rhythms influence sleep, mood, and well-being. Discover the benefits of a regular eating window, adjusting light exposure for better sleep, and even the intriguing connection between psychedelics and dream states. Potter shares strategies for optimizing sleep quality, using wearable technology, and the remarkable effects of timing in nutrition and exercise for enhanced health.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Bret Scher joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is the true definition of metabolic health, and why is metabolic health so poor in the United States? How does the ketogenic diet affect various types of cardiology markers? Why is it important to think about metabolic flexibility in the context of whether you're metabolically healthy or not?   Dr. Bret Scher is a board certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and a leading expert in therapeutic uses of metabolic therapies, including the ketogenic diet. He is the Director of Metabolic Mind, a nonprofit initiative for the Baszucki group. Dr. Scher was most recently the medical director of DietDoctor.com before becoming the medical director of Metabolic Mind. He also runs a preventative cardiology telemedicine practice at lowcarbcardiologist.com. Dr. Scher has spent most of his 20 year career as a preventative cardiologist, helping people improve their metabolic health and prevent heart disease using low carb nutrition and lifestyle interventions.  What we discuss: [00:05] Metabolism is the process of how our body converts food and calories into usable energy. [05:55] Metabolic dysfunction is caused by constant input of food, leading to storage and affecting organ function. [16:23] Ketogenic therapies have been proven to work for controlling seizures in kids with epilepsy. [21:19] Ketogenic diet can be personalized to any dietary pattern and offers various benefits. [30:17] Ketogenic therapy shows promising results for various mental health conditions. [34:55] Metabolic therapies and the ketogenic diet are being explored in psychiatric care. [44:08] The importance of considering multiple surrogate markers for cardiovascular risk assessment [1:02:36] Metabolic flexibility is important for switching between different diets. Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Bret Scher: Website: https://lowcarbcardiologist.com/ Twitter: @bschermd 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, our guest Dr. Kiran Krishnan joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What are the most exciting clinical developments in the field of gut microbiota and probiotic supplementation? How do outer membrane vesicles violate the dogma that bacteria and human cells should not communicate directly?  Why is the gut microbiota now considered an organ in the body that is postnatal, or an organ that grows right after birth?   Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 17 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He left University research to take a position as the U.S. Business Development and Product Development lead for Amano Enzyme, USA. Amano is one of the world’s largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes used in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries in North America. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition.  What we discuss: (0:00:04) - Gut microbiota and probiotics revolution (0:17:21) - Gut microbiota and organ function (0:25:30) - Bifidobacterium longum's impact on mood (0:31:22) - Gut bacteria and brain development (0:45:55) - Microbiome and covid-19 risk factors (0:51:41) - Inter-kingdom communication and implications (1:12:09) - Probiotics' impact on inflammation and microbiome (1:17:19) - Microbiome analysis in clinical trials (1:24:02) - Microbiome's role in addiction and autoimmunity (1:37:30) - Microbiome functionality and redundancy (1:42:10) - Foundational organisms and future projects (1:55:10) - Advancing phytoceuticals and extraction processes (2:11:47) - Advancements in gut microbiota science Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Kiran Krishnan: Instagram: @kiranbiome 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, our guest Dr. Tommy Wood joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:   What types of markers should you be testing, and when are they necessary? What can those in the general population be doing to optimize their health, specifically minimizing cognitive decline and physical decline as they age? What do elite level athletes and elite level professionals do differently?   Dr. Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes. He is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance. What we discuss: (0:00:04) - Optimizing health and performance  (0:12:53) - Improving infant and child development (0:22:39) - How dancing and video games impact brain development (0:29:25) - Development and health in children (0:42:20) - The importance of comprehensive blood tests (0:47:33) - Supplements, testing, and anti-aging (0:57:19) - NAD levels, lifestyle factors, and exercise (1:10:27) - The environment's impact on the human body (1:19:00) - Stimulating brain function and behavior change Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Tommy Wood: Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/ Instagram: @drtommywood 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, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:   What is GABA, and why do we need it? How is GABA synthesized? What are some of the conditions and syndromes that are related to GABA deficiency?   Dr. Ted is the founding pioneer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping doctors and practitioners learn how to optimize for health rather than treat disease. He is also the founder of Smarter Not Harder Inc, makers of Troscriptions. He went to med school at the age of 18, and is trained in interventional neuroradiology, toxicology and pharmacology. He is also trained in anti-aging medicine, nutritional medicine, and is an expert in hormone balancing. What we discuss: (0:02:14) - Understanding GABA (0:14:21) - GABA receptors and their subtypes (0:24:03) - GABA's role in brain function (0:35:20) - Sleep-inducing substances and their effects (0:41:33) - Health optimization and balanced living Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Dr. Ted Achacoso: https://homehope.org   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, our guest Dr. Susan Rossell joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:   What is psilocybin, and what effects does it have on the brain? What are the potential risks of psilocybin, and what could go wrong during psilocybin experiences? What is the connection between psilocybin and body dysmorphic disorder?   Dr. Susan Rossell is a leading clinical neuropsychologist and researcher based in Australia. She is widely recognized for her contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology and mental health. As a professor of cognitive neuropsychology and director of the Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Center at Swinburne University of Technology, Dr. Rossell's expertise lies in understanding the neural mechanisms of underlying mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar and anxiety disorders.    What we discuss: [00:00] Body dysmorphia is a difficult mental illness to treat with no specific interventions. [06:35] Psilocybin trials for depression and body image disorders [12:39] Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy opens up new ways of thinking [18:46] Serotonin causes a flush through the system, making us more responsive to the world, but can also cause anxiety and stress. [24:49] Psychedelic treatment safety data is insufficient for minors [30:27] Psychedelic therapy in Australia requires experienced professionals and research approval. [36:11] Rolling out interventions without enough data is concerning [42:22] Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a growing concern with no effective interventions. [48:04] BDD in children is increasing due to excessive screen time and lack of outdoor activities. [53:37] Living smarter not harder involves simple things like going to the beach and creating brain chemicals naturally. [59:16] Psilocybin's potential in transforming mental health therapies Find more from Smarter Not Harder: Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg   Find out more from Susan Rossell: Twitter: @rossellsusan LinkedIn: Susan Rossell   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.