Thong Tanning, Mouth Taping, and Biohacks That Embarrass Our Families | SNH Podcast #142
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
Release Date: 09/24/2025
Why Aging May Be the Root Cause of Chronic Disease | HOMe Podcast #014
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe faculty, Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Jup Kuipers, and Dr. Allen Bookatz reunite in person in Washington, D.C.. Moving away from traditional classifications of illness, the team breaks down a powerful paradigm shift: chronic disease and aging are not separate processes—chronic disease is aging. Drawing from the pioneering frameworks of biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey and the SENS Research Foundation, they discuss how flawed metabolism inherently accumulates structural damage long before a clinical diagnosis...
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Health Optimization for Parenting, Pregnancy & Family Life | HOMe Podcast #013
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, hosts Dr. Scott Sherr and Jodi Duval come together for an intimate, parent-to-parent roundtable. As the only current parents on the HOMeHOPe faculty, they dive deep into the specific biology of preconception, pregnancy, and pediatric health optimization. Moving beyond typical disease management, they explore how to foster both psychological and cellular safety across the entire family unit. Join us as we delve into: The Masterclass Blueprint: Navigating the fastest period of human growth and biological wiring from preconception to...
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What Nobody Told You About Your Gut | HOMe Podcast #012
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, the HOMeHOPe Faculty (Dr. Scott Sherr, Dr. Allen Bookatz, Dr. Ted Achacoso, and Dr. Jup Kuipers) dive deep into the unseen world inside your stomach. Moving beyond simple probiotics, they discuss the gut as a "post-natal organ" and explore how the trillions of microbes inside you actually dictate your cravings, your mood, and your immune system. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼: •The "tripartite axis" (Gut-Brain-Enteric Microbiota) and how it links directly to treatment-resistant...
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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,...
info_outlineIn 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
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