Biohacking with Brittany

In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom. I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importance of early midwife applications, the invaluable support from doulas, and demystified first trimester sex.  Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you're expecting, planning to be, or simply curious about the journey, this episode has something for you.   WE TAALK ABOUT: 06:00 - My Baby Steps course is still open 17:00 - Finding out about my pregnancy early and the changes in my mental health 23:00 - Symptoms during my first trimester and changes in my diet 28:00 - My mental health struggles 34:00 - Suffering from nausea all day, not just in the morning 47:00 - How I exercise during first trimester 52:00 - Changes in my skin during pregnancy and my high HCG levels 56:00 - My decision to go with midwife care and proactive approach in considering a home birth 1:01:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth 1:05:00 - My libido and still having sex during pregnancy   SPONSORS: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

My incredible guest, Edit B Kiss, shared her journey from a petroleum engineering background to becoming a Reiki master, revealing how holistic therapy radically reshaped not only her health but her entire life.  We talked about the profound impacts of meditation, the importance of dietary changes, and how to tackle core traumas to reach true mental resilience. We also explore the science behind meditation and hypnotherapy, and how they can lead to an enriched life.   WE TALK ABOUT: 09:30 - Edit B Kiss’ growth story 12:00 - How Edit B Kiss got started with Reiki 20:00 - The impact of diet changes on health and weight management 23:30 - Transcendental meditation and its benefits 32:00 - How to tell if you have mental resiliency and why it’s important 38:00 - Source memory healing and hypnotherapy: Their benefits and how they help release trauma 45:00 - Overcoming the hustle culture and prioritizing your health 49:00 - The importance of daily meditation for mental health   SPONSORS: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Edit B Kiss’ website, Instagram, and YouTube channel Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, discusses his personal battle with severe colitis and how he conquered it using a holistic approach.  We explore the vital role of personalized healthcare in managing Crohn's disease, colitis, and irritable bowel disease.  Dane details his journey to recovery through natural remedies, nutrition, and mindset changes, and introduces his SHIELD program, which supports those with chronic conditions through coaching, education, and lifestyle modifications.   WE TALK ABOUT: 05:00 - If you want to get pregnant within the next year, the Baby Steps Protocol is for you 13:00 - Dane’s ulcerative colitis diagnosis, seeing different doctors, and how he learned to take ownership of his situation 23:00 - Undiscovered parasites can cause severe autoimmune diseases 30:00 - Changing your mind and spirit: Get rid of your resentment and anger so you can heal 33:00 - Taking ownership of your health: It’s your responsibility to stay healthy 43:00 - Strategies on how to help your body heal itself 55:00 - Customizing your health protocols for specific life situations 1:05:00 - The SHIELD program: What it is and how can it help people with IBD, Chron’s or colitis SPONSORS: Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to neurohacker.com/BRITTANY for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Dane Johnson’s 60 Day Healing Journal, website, and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Welcome to an empowering journey into women's health and the magic of Yoni mapping with my guest, Jules Alma. We discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for practices like Yoni mapping and the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing it provides, not just for individuals, but also for couples seeking to deepen their intimacy and understanding. Jules Alma is a passionate menstrual coach and doula with a specialization in home and free births, utilizing practices like Yoni mapping to empower women's health and wellness.    WE TALK ABOUT: 16:00 - Jules’ journey on getting started with Yoni Mapping 20:00 - How women’s bodies are slandered by the media 28:00 - The book, Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth 32:00 - Introduction to Yoni Mapping and its benefits to women 36:00 - Empowering women through Yoni Mapping 40:00 - The emotional and spiritual aspect of Yoni Mapping 48:00 - Yoni Mapping and deepening your connection to pleasure 53:00 - How Yoni Mapping helps women struggling to conceive 1:00:00 - Tips for pregnant women to help foster mind and body connection   SPONSORS: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Jules Alma’s website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In this solo episode, I share the intimate details of my road to motherhood, from the success of getting pregnant on the very first try despite PCOS, to my holistic approach to this pregnancy, and why I've designed a non-toxic baby registry. I also discussed the launch of my Baby Steps Protocol aimed at optimizing preconception health.   WE TALK ABOUT: 00:30 - I am pregnant! 04:00 - Starting my Baby Steps 90 day protocol with my husband last year 06:00 - Finding out that I was pregnant on our first try 12:00 - The 1st trimester was hard: Not morning sickness but “All-day sickness” 15:00 - Moving to a new home with more family support and less pollution to better care for my pregnancy 19:30 - 2nd Trimester: No more nausea, feeling great, researching about home births, and building a non-toxic registry for baby products 23:00 - Exercises I do while pregnant - swimming, full body cardio 25:00 - Why my Baby Steps course also includes men in preconception planning SPONSORS: Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!  Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

This episode features expert guest Martha Carlin, CEO of the Bio Collective and BiotiQuest. From discussing groundbreaking probiotics to the environmental impacts on our health, we uncover the critical connections between our internal microbiome and our overall well-being. We also touch upon the importance of our food choices, cooking practices, and the use of probiotics, including their transgenerational effects and their intricate relationship with conditions like Parkinson's, acne, and eczema.   WE TALK ABOUT: 01:00 - My Baby Steps Course is now launched! 11:00 - How Martha’s husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis got her started with microbiome exploration 15:00 - The microbiome: How it works and choosing probiotics 20:00 - Benefits of a diverse gut microbiome 23:00 - Antibiotics’ effect on your gut microbiome 27:00 - Environmental toxins affecting your gut microbiome 35:00 - What to do if you have been exposed to toxins that impact your microbiome 41:00 - Sugar’s effect on the microbiome 45:00 - Cooking at home for a healthy microbiome 49:00 - Effects of birth method on newborns’ microbiome 54:00 - The probiotic formula you should start with   SPONSORS: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!   RESOURCES: Get $100 off(!) my new preconception health course by joining my waitlist today. Only those on the waitlist will have access to this limited-time offer.   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront BiotiQuest website and YouTube channel Email Martha Carlin: Martha.Carlin@BiotiQuest.com   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

I had the pleasure of discussing the secrets to vibrant aging and living well beyond the century mark with industry trailblazer, Chris Burres - co-owner of SES Research Inc.  We explored the impact of the "age defiant" ESS60 molecule on longevity, and even discussed its benefits for pets. We also debunked the myths on aging, unwrapped powerful mindset shifts necessary for a thriving life at any age, and discussed how to maximize your years with wisdom from the forefront of longevity research.   We talk about: 02:30 - Join the Baby Steps waitlist: Message me on Instagram 11:00 - The growing interest in longevity and improving healthspan 15:00 - The speakers and topics discussed in the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Summit 19:00 - Living longer and still having a healthy body and mind 26:00 - Growing medical research on the complexities of longevity 31:00 - Disrupting the mindset about aging 38:00 - Navigating conversations about maintaining health while aging 41:00 - About Chris’ book: Live Longer and Better and the benefits of ESS60 50:00 - The importance of your mindset and moving more as you age 58:00 - SRTT (Subconscious Rapid Transformation Technique) and how it can help reframe your mindset   Sponsors: Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount! My Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide solves your hormone problems in one simple place. Get 34% off for March only!    Resources: Get $100 off(!) my new preconception health course by joining my waitlist today. Only those on the waitlist will have access to this limited-time offer.   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront MyVitalC’s website code: BiohackingBrittany Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In this game-changing episode with Holly Copeland - a master of meditation, sound healing, and breathwork - we explore the limitless nature of awareness and the journey to an awakened mind.  We tackle the real-world challenges of staying connected in our tech-heavy world, discuss transformative experiences with plant medicines, and share everyday biohacking tips to reconnect you with the earth's healing frequencies.   We talk about: 09:00 - Medicine retreats: What are they and their benefits 16:00 - Embracing discomfort for wellness - cold plunges, saunas, meditation 24:00 - The difference between the ordinary mind vs the awakened mind 32:00 - The benefits of using the awakened mind in daily life 39:00 - The importance of reconnecting with nature despite the constant interruptions of a modern lifestyle 46:00 - Integrating ancient wisdom with modern science: Healy, Red light therapy code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Oura ring 52:00 - Getting the foundation in place first for wellness and doing what you love: Exercise, sleep, good nutrition   Sponsors: Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to neurohacker.com/BRITTANY for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.    Resources: Get $100 off(!) my new preconception health course by joining my waitlist today. Only those on the waitlist will have access to this limited-time offer.   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Holly Copeland’s website Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts  

In this episode, the incredible Hannah Went, epigenetics trailblazer and co-founder of TruDiagnostic, guides us through the groundbreaking field of epigenetics.  We discussed how TruDiagnostic's innovative testing paints a vivid picture of your biological age, revealing the profound influence of lifestyle choices. From diet to sleep, every decision you make can write or rewrite your health story.  We also explored advanced therapies, the role of stressors like pregnancy on biological aging, and the potential of personalized medicine.  Remember, your DNA is not your destiny — take the driver's seat of your health and unlock the secrets to longevity.    We talk about: 15:00 - Hannah’s background and going into epigenetics 21:00 - Epigenetics vs. genetics 27:00 - Methylation and epigenetics 30:00 - New studies on epigenetic DNA methylation 35:00 - Choosing whole foods and lifestyle interventions 43:00 - Alcohol and epigenetics 47:00 - Massive changes and how soon you can see changes in your biological age 51:00 - Pregnancy and your biological age 55:00 - Perimenopause, menopause, and your biological age 59:00 - Postpartum depression 1:04:00 - New things for TruDiagnostic   Sponsors: Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount! Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.    Resources: Get $100 off(!) my new preconception health course by joining my waitlist today. Only those on the waitlist will have access to this limited-time offer.   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront TruDiagnostic’s website and Hannah Went’s Instagram Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts  

In this episode, I discuss how emotional traumas manifest in our bodies and why self-love and intuition are your most potent healing tools with my incredible guest, Katie Beecher—a renowned medical and emotional intuitive, counselor, and author of Heal from Within: A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness. We unpacked the complexities of modern health care, advocating for a tailored approach and the critical role alternative therapies play in holistic well-being.  Whether it's transforming your relationship with food or navigating life's monumental challenges, this episode underscored the transformative power of tuning into our bodies' messages.    We talk about:  10:00 - Katie overcoming depression and Bulimia 14:20 - Developing intuitive abilities 16:30 - Intuitive soul paintings 22:00 - The need for self-love and self-acceptance 26:00 - Connecting with intuition and emotional healing 34:00 - Recovering from depression or eating disorders 42:00 - Looking at the root causes 48:00 - For women struggling with infertility and PCOS 54:00 - Embracing your femininity 57:00 - For women going through menopause   Sponsors: Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel! My Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide solves your hormone problems in one simple place. Get 34% off for March only!   Resources: Get $100 off(!) my new preconception health course by joining my waitlist today. Only those on the waitlist will have access to this limited-time offer.   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Katie Beecher’s website Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts