Biohacking with Brittany

As a modern mom wrapping up the 12 Holiday Rituals with a $5,500 wellness giveaway, I'm sharing why your pots and pans might be one of the biggest hidden threats to your hormones, fertility, and long-term vitality – and why I trust non-toxic ceramic cookware like Caraway in my own kitchen. From "forever chemicals" in Teflon to microplastics in coffee lids and clothes, this episode is a gentle wake-up call to rethink the tools you cook with every day, especially if you're trying to conceive, are pregnant, postpartum, or raising little ones. We talk about intuitive longevity, slow swaps, and how to build a beautiful, low-tox kitchen without blowing your budget overnight. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 01:05 - Why cookware is one of the highest toxin exposures in your home 02:10 - How PFAS, PFOA, Teflon and heavy metals build up in your body and disrupt hormones 04:40 - What makes Caraway different: non-toxic ceramic, PFOA- and PTFE-free design 06:00 - Why "healthy" organic meals still aren't healthy if you cook them on scratched non-stick 07:30 - Caraway vs cast iron: weight, ease of cleaning, and what actually works for busy moms 10:50 - Planning your next swap: Why I'm moving to ceramic bakeware next 12:20 - How to build a non-toxic kitchen slowly without spending thousands at once 15:00 - How to audit your current cookware, what to toss, and what to keep RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Caraway website and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Dr. Nichola Conlon, molecular biologist, NAD⁺ researcher, and CEO of Nuchido (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks inflammation, mitochondrial energy, and biological age through a clear, female-first lens. She discusses how NAD⁺ decline intersects with hormones and stress, why over-fasting and all-out training can backfire, and when to prioritize nervous-system safety in seasons like postpartum and perimenopause. Expect practical ways to test what matters, calm hidden inflammation, and switch on your cells' own NAD⁺ production—so longevity feels steady, not extreme. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 05:40 - The shift from lifespan to healthspan and why women lose two decades to chronic disease 08:20 - Healthspan defined: Living longer healthier, not just longer 11:45 - Why aging is reversible at the cellular level 13:25 - Biological vs. chronological age and why the gap matters 16:35 - Why inflammation-based metrics can be more actionable 20:15 - How pregnancy, stress, and perimenopause affect inflammation 23:20 - NAD⁺ 101: Energy, repair, and resilience for women's bodies 25:45 - The NAD decline curve (and how lifestyle accelerates or slows it) 33:05 - Inside Nuchido's approach: Switch on your own NAD production 38:20 - What's next for NAD research and everyday habits that help 43:15 - Nature + botanicals: Honoring biology in a modern world RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Nuchido website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Daniel DeBaun, a telecom engineer and founder of DefenderShield, dives into the hidden dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in our everyday lives. He discusses how EMFs impact women's health, fertility, and kids' brains, especially from devices like phones and laptops. Daniel shares practical advice for reducing EMF exposure at home, including using shielding products and establishing strategies for a low-EMF bedroom. He explains the risks associated with Bluetooth wearables and emphasizes the importance of distance in protecting our health without going off-grid.

Kelli Gray from SilverBiotics (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) is back on the podcast to break down what their SilverSol technology actually is, how it is different from regular colloidal silver, and where it really fits in a modern family's medicine cabinet. We talk about kids' eczema, ear infections, asthma flares, travel bugs and that infamous "blue man" story, while unpacking the science on safety, dosage and microbiome impact. Listen if you want simple, science-backed tools to support your family's immunity, skin, and gut health without trashing your microbiome or your nervous system in the process. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 05:00 - How SilverBiotics began in 1998 and why their SilverSol tech is not typical colloidal silver 07:25 - Why silver is often called "nature's antibiotic" and how it supports immune health and wound care 09:10 - Kelli's daughter's severe eczema and how silver wound gel shifted her healing in four days 16:50 - How SilverSol targets pathogenic bacteria while sparing beneficial microbes in the gut and mouth 18:40 - Silver vs oil of oregano and garlic for immune support and what each does to the microbiome 21:35 - The truth about argyria, ionic silver and the "blue man" story, plus why DIY silver is risky 23:55 - The "wild west" of supplements, fake Amazon reviews and how to vet silver brands safely 26:45 - Kelli's must-have silver stack: immune support, wound gel, healing skin cream, toothpaste and muscle cream 29:15 - Daily dosing vs acute dosing, and how Kelli uses silver with her kids during cold and flu season 33:50 - Why the mucosal barrier matters and creative ways to use silver for digestion and respiratory health 40:50 - A4M, peptides and how modern longevity medicine is evolving for women RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. SilverBiotics' website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Forrest Smith, the founder and CEO of Kineon, dives into the cutting-edge world of laser therapy. He reveals how targeted red and near-infrared lasers can aid in recovery from injuries and chronic pain, while also supporting gut health and reducing inflammation. Forrest contrasts lasers with LED treatments, emphasizing the importance of depth and dosing. He discusses significant findings on using lasers for migraines, fertility, and even menstrual pain relief, making a compelling case for lasers as a powerful tool in health and wellness.

Welcome to another 12 Holiday Rituals episode! Todd Shipman of Leela Quantum Tech (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) unpacks what quantum energy actually is and how it may protect your body from invisible stressors like EMFs, support nervous system regulation, and even speed up physical healing. As a dad of six and a long-time skeptic turned believer, Todd brings both data and real-life stories from families using Leela's technology every day. Underneath all the science and stories is one core question: how can modern women live in a tech-saturated world without staying stuck in fight-or-flight? This conversation offers a provocative, grounded way to think about EMFs, intuition, kids' health, and long-term vitality through the lens of quantum energy. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 05:05 - What quantum healing looks like in real life 08:30 - Helping children connect emotionally to animals, food, and respectful eating 15:15 - A simple explanation of quantum energy and "bubble wrap" around your body 18:35 - Quantum entanglement, twin stories, and "coincidences" that challenge how we see reality 24:55 - How Leela proves efficacy with over 60+ double-blind placebo-controlled studies and HRV data 26:10 - EMFs, Wi-Fi routers, kids' brains, and why babies may be more sensitive than adults 34:20 - Brain waves, flow state, and how quantum products shifted gamma, beta, and alpha in real EEG scans 38:50 - Using Infinity and Travel Blocs to charge food, water, supplements, and protect your home 46:50 - Wound healing, injuries, and how quantum energy can free up mitochondrial "budget" for repair 55:00 - Women's health capsules, micronutrient frequencies, and Todd's before-and-after lab experiment 58:25 - Why animals and even wild deer seek out quantum "safe zones" and what that means for your space RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Leela Quantum Tech's website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Todd Shipman's Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Robin Andersen, co-founder of Filter Optix and a Norwegian engineer specializing in blue-light filtering eyewear, dives into the fascinating impacts of blue light on women's health. She reveals how it disrupts sleep and hormones, and offers practical light management tips for balancing screen time and natural light. Discover how orange and red lenses can promote relaxation, especially for busy moms. The conversation also covers alleviating migraines and effective strategies for nighttime parenting, all aimed at enhancing energy and well-being.

Sisters and co-founders Hannah and Lena Kleinfeld share how Lyme disease, European microbiome medicine, and motherhood led them to bring Omni-Biotic's (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) targeted probiotics to women in the U.S. We unpack why women experience more gut issues than men, what "gut health" actually means, and how stress, antibiotics, C-sections, and even travel shape the microbiome across our lives and our children's lives. As moms themselves, they talk candidly about C-section guilt, baby probiotics, and rebuilding your gut after birth or antibiotics, plus practical protocols for long trips to places like Costa Rica and Mexico so you can enjoy travel without wrecking your digestion. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 05:00 - How Hannah's Lyme disease led her to gut healing and discovering Omnibiotic in Europe 10:25 - Why women have more IBS, constipation, and bloating than men 14:15 - The gut–brain–immune connection and how chronic stress accelerates inflammation and aging 18:05 - Why Omnibiotic uses targeted, strain-specific blends instead of one-size-fits-all probiotics 23:05 - How stress creates leaky gut, skin issues, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain 29:10 - The skin–gut connection: When "eczema" is really toxins and staph overgrowth in your microbiome 33:20 - The three-month Gut Health Reset Protocol for anyone starting over after antibiotics or burnout 36:15 - How C-sections and perinatal antibiotics impact mom's and baby's microbiomes 38:00 - Why postpartum is a massive stress test for your gut and how to rebuild after birth 43:25 - Travel protocols: How Hannah and Lena protect their guts in Mexico, Costa Rica, and beyond 48:52 - Where to start with Omnibiotic and how to keep learning via Hannah and Lena's Wellness Digest Pod RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Omni-Biotic's website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD and co-founder of OneSkin (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), exposes why so many "anti-aging" products quietly inflame your skin, accelerate cellular aging, and wreck your barrier — and what a true longevity-first skincare routine looks like instead. We unpack senescent "zombie cells", exosome facials, NAD+ creams, rating apps like EWG and Yuka, and how to choose products that are both clean and clinically effective without overloading your skin. As a mom and longevity nerd, I also ask her how women can simplify their routines without sacrificing results, especially when we're juggling babies, work, and sleep. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 02:00 - Why OneSkin started by testing popular "anti-aging" creams on real human skin 10:35 - What senescent "zombie cells" are and why they act like rotten apples inside your skin 14:15 - Why OneSkin keeps its OS-01 peptide topical (not oral) and what that means for safety vs. supplements 17:45 - Exosome facials, plant stem cell exosomes, and how to tell if what's in the vial is actually still active 19:15 - NAD, NMN, niacinamide and so-called "mitochondria" creams — what the data really shows on skin aging 25:55 - The kinds of clinical tests and lab data Carolina looks for before she'll trust a formula 31:05 - Exactly where OneSkin fits into your routine with vitamin C, retinol, eye creams and exfoliants 34:05 - Non-comedogenic formulas, coconut oil breakouts and how OneSkin formulates for acne-prone skin 39:15 - How to actually use a gua sha for lymph drainage, jaw tension and lip lines 40:35 - The future of longevity: Shifting from "anti-aging" to extending women's healthspan and vitality into our 70s and 80s 43:40 - Hormone therapy, prevention and why "just get used to it, you're getting old" is a dangerous narrative 45:40 - How to spot longevity greenwashing in both skincare and supplements RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. OneSkin's website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Welcome to another 12 Holiday Rituals episode! Michael Sileck of Baja Gold Salt (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) unpacks the most misunderstood mineral in wellness: salt. We get practical about electrolytes for moms and athletes, how to fix "empty water" after filtration, simple rules for salting kids' food safely, and why Epsom salt + ocean minerals can supercharge recovery and sleep. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT: 04:05 - Why salt matters for women's wellness and performance 08:00 - Testing mineral status and moving beyond sodium fear 10:15 - Electrolytes for endurance vs. sugary mixes (what actually works) 14:35 - Recovery stack: Minerals in, heat, movement + Baja Gold Salt + Epsom bath 17:55 - Using epsom salt with Baja Gold Salt 24:30 - Morning mineral water and salting whole-food meals 26:00 - Iodine reality check: Natural trace levels and confusing labels 35:20 - Kids and salt: Safe seasoning guidelines for parents RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Baja Gold Salt's website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music