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This is no joke. Or is it? You be the judge. Every Tuesday... actor Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Star Wars, Star Trek), stand-up comedian Kirk Fox (Parks and Rec, Rush Hour), and singer-songwriter Nick Marzock (American Dad, Valerian) walk into a bar and don't leave until they've got it all figured out.
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Actor Greg Grunberg has played some pretty iconic characters over his 25 year career in TV and film. From ‘Heroes’ and ‘Alias’, to ‘Star Wars’, ‘Star Trek’, and ‘A Star Is Born’. Now, Greg teams up with Screenvision Media to uncover the secrets behind the real life characters of America's most successful small businesses. To break out on your own and start a small business you need guts, determination, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful. As a business entrepreneur him ...
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Let's Dish Baby! Get the dish on all the things Entertainment, Daytime, and Primtime! There is an incredible line up of Stars each month that comes to dish with me! You really need to check it out! We air Mon-Tues-Thurs @ 10 pm, EST (dates, times, and guests are subject to change without notice) so make sure you keep checking our calendar!If you miss a show, you can download it on itunes, or right here in the archive pages! Stardish Radio can be found EVERYWHERE! Recent Guests Include: Twili ...
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Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me! was one of the most downloaded arts and entertainment podcasts in Australia. Enjoy actor, director, comedian and producer Benjamin Maio Mackay talking to stars of the entertainment industry about their work, life and experiences. Talk 2 Me completed 7 seasons, comprising of 100 episodes. While the show is currently on hiatus a return has not been ruled out. The show's initial run was over 7 seasons between 2014-2020. The show features interviews with worldwi ...
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Hollywood has always been a gold rush, and if you strike gold, it’s a rush unlike any other. The world of acting can be cut-throat and full of rejection, or it can be life-affirming and offer limitless possibilities. On The Big Break, Kellie Martin and Chad Lowe talk with fellow actors about that magical moment when they first struck gold, when their lives and careers changed forever. Was it that audition for Rob Reiner? Or was it being cast in a cereal commercial in the 1980s? How did they ...
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Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder podcast brought to you by Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, as well as Smarter Not Harder, Inc.– the makers of Troscriptions. This podcast is all about offering you one-cent solutions to $64,000 questions for all things decision making, consciousness, health optimization, performance, and so much more. We interview subject matter experts who will tackle these one-cent solutions including Karl Friston, Donald Hoffman, Anna Lembke, Adam Robinson, and ...
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Quelling anxiety and relaxing are common reasons people give for smoking or vaping. But is that really possible? Will nicotine help relieve anxiety or other mental health conditions? Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative, discusses the nuances between vaping and smoking and their impact on mental health and anxiety. We also delve into …
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Patrick Hanaway joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is the NutreVal Metabolomics Test and how does it transform the approach to understanding patients' unique nutritional needs? How can diagnostic testing and underst…
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Many people believe that young children and preteens are incapable of dying by suicide. However, it's important to understand that it isn’t just teenagers and adults who struggle with suicidality — young children, including 7- ,8-, and 9-year-olds, can also feel this way. But how do you even begin to talk about a subject like suicide to children so…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Chris Shade joins our host Scott Sher to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: How does the process of detoxification function in our bodies and what factors can disrupt this balance? What role do stress and hormonal imbalances play in our detoxification pr…
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There are lots of books written by doctors aiming to help people manage mental illness or families help their loved ones — all from a purely medical perspective. But today’s guest, NAMI's Dr. Ken Duckworth, wrote a book that, in part, shares the collected wisdom of regular people living with mental illness as well as the perspective of their family…
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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…
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A few decades after Max J. Friedman’s parents died, his grandson wanted to understand more about the family, including his grandparents, a pair of Holocaust survivors who met in a Swedish refugee camp. Friedman realized he knew very little about who his parents really were, especially about their lives before they met one another. They never spoke …
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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 …
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Why do so many former NFL players seem to have mental health concerns when they retire? Could we be doing more to address their emotional needs during their playing days, and if we did, do they have the tools to take action? Former NFL player Derek Price became a doctor after retiring from play and now heads up Sierra Tucson, one of the nation’s la…
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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 impl…
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Why would someone cheat on their spouse? Would it surprise you to learn that according to Johns Hopkins University and Ashley Madison (yes, that Ashley Madison), the answer is not as simple as wanting more sex or being dissatisfied in the relationship. New research tells us that the reasons vary from emotional connection to ego boosting to seeking …
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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 fac…
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We’ve all seen depictions of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in pop culture: characters like Sheldon Cooper from “The Big Bang Theory” or Detective Adrian Monk from “Monk.” Their compulsions are portrayed as annoying, but ultimately it just makes people with OCD appear quirky. However, those depictions don’t even scratch the surface of what OCD…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Greg Potter joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is chronobiology and how does it affect our daily lives, specifically our sleep patterns, mood, and overall health? How can the understanding of biological rhythms such as …
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What do human potential and self-actualization really mean? We hear buzzwords like this often, but how can we use these concepts to better our everyday lives? Can we use them as part of our educational system to help kids who are managing mental health issues to achieve more? Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, host of The Psychology Podcast, calls in to disc…
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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 mark…
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Does it seem like these days no one can take a joke? Every time you turn around, someone is getting offended and the soul who said the “offensive” thing is canceled, never to be heard from again. But is that true? Has anyone actually ever been truly “canceled”? Join us as today’s guest, comedian and journalist Emma Arnold, explains what cancel cult…
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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 bact…
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You are walking down the street, having a good day, when suddenly you remember something you did 10 years ago — something you regret. How do you deal with that? Should you dwell and ruminate on it? Should you let it go and never think of it again? Or, as today’s guest suggests, should you try to learn from it and move on? Join us as Robert Leahy, a…
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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 …
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A new survey reports that a whopping 14% (1 in 7) of American physicians note that they have used alcohol or a controlled substance while working. Additionally, 46% mentioned consuming alcohol or a controlled substance up to 12 hours before their shift. We can all guess that healthcare workers have been stressed out since the pandemic started, but …
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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 pio…
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Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent who determines their own development through acts of will. So, what is existential therapy and how can this philosophy be used to better our own lives through counseling? Join us as today’s guest, Dr. Christopher S. Taylor, tells us…
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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 c…
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A lot of people don’t want to volunteer. Who wants to give up a Saturday and not get paid for it? But what if volunteering and being of service to your community could not just improve the world, but also your mental health? Join us as today’s guest, Travis Van Winkle, talks about how being of service led him to a profound emotional transformation.…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What are some things that are commonly misunderstood about the mitochondria? How are common drugs in the anti-aging world poisoning the mitochondrial complexes? Why is the …
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Movie and TV star Romina D’Ugo shares what life is like for a woman in Hollywood. She also shares a deeply personal story of how a nude scene was sprung on her without her consent. Society often paints people who identify as feminists as frigid or man hating. But, is that truly what the term means or has it been hijacked? Join us as Romina shares w…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Janet Schloss joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What are some of the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, and how can it impact our health? How can medical cannabis be used in the treatment of chronic disease and condi…
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Our society has a difficult relationship with authority. Many of us were taught as children that it was important to show respect and defer to those above us. We are told to trust people in positions of power — people like doctors, clergy, and police officers. But we also see daily evidence of these same people making errors or putting their needs …
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Alex Rosenberg joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What are the definitions of scientism and naturalism? Is there such a thing as free will, and if so, what implications does it have on the search for purpose in life? What is…
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There’s a common misconception that, due to asylum closures, only “dangerous” people get committed to a psychiatric wards and hospitals. We also believe that forcing someone with mental illness into treatment is rare. However, millions of Americans are subjected to psychiatric detention or forced treatment every year. Often well meaning family memb…
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There’s a common misconception that, due to asylum closures, only “dangerous” people get committed to a psychiatric wards and hospitals. We also believe that forcing someone with mental illness into treatment is rare. However, millions of Americans are subjected to psychiatric detention or forced treatment every year. Often well meaning family memb…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Mark Gordon joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: How can stress and cortisol levels lead to inflammation and brain injury? Why is vitamin D crucial for the immune system and testosterone production? Why is balancing all ho…
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Can you name a millionaire tech mogul with bipolar disorder? Well, you can now. Today’s guest is Paul English, the tech mogul best known as the founder of travel website Kayak. As more and more celebrities in the arts publicly share their bipolar disorder diagnoses many people in the business world still choose to conceal their illness due to stigm…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Brad Leech joins our host Jodi Duval to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What are the benefits of a healthy microbiome and how do we measure this? What does the gut microbiome do for us, and how does the microbiome interact with systemic health? What a…
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Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison believes that medication is an overused option and that many people can make great strides recovering from “mental suffering” using therapy, art, and meaningful hobbies. She also shares that we can learn a lot by understanding the lessons learned from resilient people who came before us. Using numerous historical examples, …
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Scott Carney joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: How does something go from an idea, to a story, to a book? How can one go wrong in the pursuit of what is otherwise known as a noble path? What is the relationship between the …
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There is a lot of stigma against people with diagnosed borderline personality disorder (BPD), even within the mental health community. People living with a borderline diagnosis are unfairly characterized as difficult and overly dramatic, and many feel that people with BPD reject needed treatments or interventions because “they don’t want to get bet…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Ted Achacoso joins our host Boomer Anderson to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is evolutionary medicine, and what is its role in the Health Optimization Medicine and Practice framework? How does Universal Darwinism play a role in health optimizat…
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We all know that the COVID pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. But how was their mental health before the pandemic? Today’s guest, Dr. Rola Hallam, has opened 7 hospitals in Syria as part of her humanitarian work. Dr. Hallam shares with us that compassion fatigue isn’t really about compassion or fatigue, it’s more likely trauma from ha…
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In honor of mental health awareness month, we want to welcome you to the first ever Inside Mental Health podcast clips show. Listen now to hear some great insights from some of the best guests of the past year. Featuring clips from Jennette McCurdy, Alanis Morissette, Wil Wheaton, Brooke Burke, Dr. Phil and Paul Gilmartin – there is something for e…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Brian Mackenzie joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: Why is CO2 so important in respiratory physiology? How does building up CO2 tolerance affect not only your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, but your aerobic …
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Most parents (and other adults) want to be able to talk to teenagers and young adults about mental health and mental illness. But, uncertainty and awkwardness often stop well-intentioned people from broaching the subject. In this episode, we discuss how to have these conversations with the young people in our lives by inviting Dr. Laura Erickson-Sc…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Lucia Aronica joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is the definition of epigenetics, and what are common epigenetic modifications? What were the results from the DIETFITS study? What are the various types of epigeneti…
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Children and teenagers are expressing unprecedented levels of anxiety and many experts believe there is currently a crisis of anxiety in the United States. If that is true, what can adults — who may also be managing anxiety — do to help young people? While many experts believe social media and news outlets play a role, we have to accept that these …
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Joscha Bach joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: Will physicians and other healthcare providers be replaced by AI technologies? Can AI help solve the most frightening aspects of US healthcare, or are we beyond solutions? …
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12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous dominate the recovery space. In fact, when most people think of someone in recovery, they typically assume they are part of a 12-step program. But, what if the traditional 12-step programs don’t work for you? For example, if you are an atheist, don’t like the idea of a sponsor, or w…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Dr. Michael Levin joins our host Dr. Ted Achacoso to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: Can we unlock the secrets of limb regeneration to revolutionize the future of medicine? How can we harness the power of cellular communication to control cancer growth? W…
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ADD / ADHD are typically discussed as a controversial diagnosis. Some people — including experts — feel that these conditions are over diagnosed, underdiagnosed, or simply don’t exist. ADD / ADHD have been used to attack parents, defend behavior challenges, and seemingly everything in between. But what is the real story? Join us as today’s guest, D…
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, our guest Rachel Gerrol joins our host Dr. Scott Sherr to give one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include: What is Nexus, and how has it evolved over the many years since it started? How do the members of Nexus work together to do amazing things all over the world? What are three w…
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