Stress doesn’t just make you feel bad. It actively shuts down the detox pathways your body depends on to clear toxins, regulate inflammation, and maintain neurological function — and understanding that connection changes what a complete detox protocol looks like.
Dr. Christopher Shade joins host Scott Sher on the Smarter Not Harder Podcast to break down how the body’s detox systems work, what disrupts them, and how the GABA system, glutathione, and neuroinflammation are all part of the same picture. Dr. Shade covers the role of CBD and liposomal delivery in reducing neuroinflammation, how hormonal imbalances impair detox pathways, and why polyphenols belong in the conversation alongside liver support and binders.
IN THIS EPISODE:
03:16 – How Does the Detoxification Process Work
12:05 – Detoxification Methods
18:30 – Detoxification, Stress, and Neuroinflammation
29:33 – How to Test for Toxins
33:19 – The GABA System & Hormones
44:20 – Liver Health and Detoxification Methods for Drinking
52:33 – Exploring Tibetan Buddhism and the Bonn Lineage
57:50 – 3 Things to Live Smarter Not Harder
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