In 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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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr takes us on a solo deep dive into the myths, history, physiology, and media controversies surrounding methylene blue. From Blue Brains headlines to Huberman posts and clinical dosing strategies, Scott sets the record straight and unpacks why this molecule has become a lightning rod in health optimization conversations.

Whether you're new to methylene blue or need clarity on the latest internet debates, this episode gives you science-backed context and a refreshingly clinical perspective.

Join us as we delve into:

• The history of methylene blue as an antimicrobial and mitochondrial optimizer
• What methylene blue actually does inside your cells—and how it supports energy and detox
• A breakdown of viral headlines like “Blue Brains” and their flawed interpretations
• How Dr. Sherr uses methylene blue clinically and what most people get wrong about dosing

This episode is for you if:

• You’re hearing conflicting information about methylene blue and want clarity
• You want to understand how mitochondrial dysfunction impacts overall health
• You’ve wondered whether synthetic = bad (spoiler: not always)
• You want to know how to safely and effectively use methylene blue

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherr/

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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Bob Troia joins Boomer Anderson to explore what it means to truly understand yourself through data. With decades of experience in both tech and personal science, Bob shares his journey from building early web innovations to becoming a leader in the quantified self and biohacking space. As the co-founder of Awesome Labs and SuppTrack, Bob discusses how his personal experiments with sleep, glucose, HRV, and nootropics like methylene blue have inspired tools that help others optimize their lives. From spreadsheets to app development, Bob shows how self-tracking can be both a personal evolution and a public service.

Join us as we explore:

• How quantified self experiments can unlock surprising insights
• Why wearable and lab data are only as good as the questions you ask|
• What methylene blue, peptides, and wine taught Bob about self-regulation
• The origin stories behind PepCalc, Awesome Breathing, and SuppTrack

This episode is for you if:

• You want to make better decisions using your own health data
• You’ve tried wearables or biohacks but feel overwhelmed by info
• You’re curious how entrepreneurs build in the health optimization space
• You’re exploring tools to help manage supplements or track progress

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Find more from Bob Troia:
Website: https://quantifiedbob.com
SuppTrack: https://supptrack.com
Awesome Labs: https://isjustawesome.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quantifiedbob

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