I Tried It So You Don’t Have To: Biohacks, Fails, and Weird Protocols | SNH Podcast #122
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
Release Date: 05/07/2025
The Problem with Over-Optimization in Modern Health | HOMe Podcast #011
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Jup Kuipers come together live in studio in Washington, D.C. to discuss the dangers of over-optimization and the "more is better" mentality. They explore real clinical case studies of patients who inadvertently damaged their health by blindly following supplement trends. Join us as we delve into: The dangers of over-supplementing with high-dose Fish Oil and Vitamin B6. How shifting to an "Omega-3 dominant" ratio can actually hinder your immune system's ability to heal injuries. Why...
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Creatine, Cellular Energy, and the Modern Stress Epidemic | HOMe Podcast #010
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty comes together for a roundtable conversation exploring the science and clinical application of creatine. Moving beyond its reputation as just a performance supplement for "gym bros," Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Ted Achacoso break down how creatine functions as a critical cellular battery buffer. Join us as we delve into: How creatine bypasses the "methylation tax" by saving the body from depleting SAMe reserves to produce energy. Why muscle is a metabolic determinant of...
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Understanding Toxicity Through Health Optimization Medicine | HOMe Podcast #009
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the HOMe Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz explore a foundational principle of Health Optimization Medicine: What’s toxic to the cell is toxic to every organ. Through real clinical cases — including mercury toxicity, arsenic exposure, and environmental toxin accumulation — the team reveals how modern medicine often misses the root cause of disease by focusing on isolated organ systems instead of cellular function. From chronic low-level toxin exposure to acute breakdown events, this episode highlights how toxins disrupt...
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The Trust Crisis in Healthcare (And How to Fix It) | HOMe Podcast #008
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with JJ Virgin — nutrition expert, bestselling author, and founder of the Health Business Growth Collective — to explore how healthcare practitioners can build trust, authority, and impact in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. With the rise of AI and what JJ calls a “trust recession,” the traditional ways of building a practice are no longer enough. Instead, practitioners must learn how to stand out as a trusted authority — combining credibility, authenticity, and real-world proof. JJ breaks...
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Mental Health Starts at the Cellular Level | HOMe Podcast #007
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval explore mental health through the lens of health optimization medicine. Rather than viewing mental health as a set of diagnoses, the conversation reframes it as a function of cellular health — where brain function is driven by mitochondrial performance, inflammation, nutrient status, and environmental inputs. From neurotransmitter imbalances to brain inflammation and the gut-brain-microbiome axis, this episode breaks down how modern stressors, lifestyle, and...
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The Cell Danger Response Explained (Why You’re Not Healing) | HOMe Podcast #006
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Jodi Duval as they break down one of the most important frameworks in Health Optimization Medicine — the Cell Danger Response (CDR). Originally developed by Dr. Robert Naviaux, the Cell Danger Response explains how cells respond to threat, adapt for survival, and either resolve or become “stuck” — leading to chronic disease. This episode walks through the three stages of the CDR, how mitochondria act as both sensors and signaling hubs, and why many modern conditions — from...
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Microglia, Metabolism & the Future of Brain Health | HOMe Podcast #005
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr is joined by renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore one of the most important breakthroughs in brain health — the role of microglia. Often overlooked, microglial cells are the brain’s immune system and play a central role in determining whether the brain thrives or degenerates over time. Dr. Perlmutter explains how these cells can shift between protective (M2) and destructive (M1) states — and how this shift underlies neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s,...
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The Science of Chronobiology & Health Optimization | HOMe Podcast #004
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval as they explore chronobiology — and how modern life is disrupting the body’s natural rhythms. From jet lag and shift work to late-night scrolling and irregular meals, the conversation dives into what Dr. Ted calls “circadian pollution” — the mismatch between our biology and the environments we’ve created. More importantly, the team breaks down simple, powerful tools to re-entrain your body clock using light, food timing, and movement — all...
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Health vs Disease Markers: What Doctors Miss | HOMe Podcast #003
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Boomer Anderson, Jodi Duval, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Dr. Ted Achacoso as they explore the future of clinical intelligence — and why medicine must move beyond single biomarkers to understanding networks within the body. Rather than chasing isolated lab values like glucose, cholesterol, or testosterone, the conversation shifts toward a systems-based approach — where every biomarker is part of a dynamic network of relationships. From metabolomics to hormone balance, this episode explains why optimizing health requires...
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The Biology of Comfort and Why We Need Stress | HOMe Podcast #002
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, join Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Allen Bookatz, and Jodi Duval as they explore the hidden cost of convenience and comfort in modern life. From ultra-processed foods and low-fiber diets to sedentary lifestyles and technology-driven comfort, the conversation dives into how convenience is quietly reshaping our biology. The HOMeHOPe Faculty explains why small daily habits — like eating whole foods, moving regularly, and embracing mild discomfort — are essential for maintaining cellular health and...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, we dive into the outrageous, unexpected, and sometimes uncomfortable experiments our hosts have tried in the name of health optimization.
From gallbladder flushes and vitamin D megadosing to powerlifting with a colonic and hiking mountains while microdosing, this episode is full of real (and ridiculous) stories. Boomer Anderson, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Jodi Duval, and Dr. Allen Bookatz share the protocols they’ve tested so you don’t have to — and what they actually learned from pushing the limits.
Join us as we delve into:
- Gallbladder cleanses, colonics, and detox stories gone wrong
- High-altitude hypoxia and the limits of willpower
- Hormone overloads, supplement misadventures, and questionable decisions
- What happens when doctors test their own advice
This episode is for you if:
- You've ever wondered what not to do in the name of health
- You enjoy honest, hilarious stories from doctors and experts who walk the talk
- You're curious about the weirder side of biohacking
- You want to laugh while learning what actually works (and what definitely doesn’t)
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