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February 26, 2025 80 mins
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Olivia Lesslar discusses how modern challenges impact human survival mechanisms. Dr. Lesslar discusses her unique frameworks like the "Eight Ancient Survival Threats" and the "Network of Threat Detection Systems" to explain how modern syndromes such as dysautonomia and POTS are formed due to evolutionary biology and modern stressors. She delves into optimization strategies for citizen astronauts, stress resilience, and the importance of the mind-body connection. 
 
Join us as we delve into:
  • Demystifying modern health issues with evolutionary biology
  • Ancient survival threats and today's health challenges
  • How psychoneuroimmunology bridges mind and body
  • Dr. Olivia Lesler’s life as a global doctor on the move

This episode is for you if:

  • You’re curious about the nomadic lifestyle of a digital nomad physician.
  • You’ve been navigating the medical desert and need a fresh perspective.
  • You’re eager to learn about ancient survival threats and modern health.
  • You’ve heard of POTS and want to know about emerging syndromes.

You can also find this episode on…
YouTube: https://youtu.be/3zRPaImN2IU

Find more from Dr. Olivia Lesslar:
Website: https://www.drolivialesslar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drolivialesslar/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drolivialesslar/

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Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg

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