

Biohacking with Brittany
Brittany Ford
On Biohacking with Brittany, host Brittany Ford blends holistic wisdom and modern science to help women optimize their health at every stage.
From hormones and fertility to gut healing and longevity, she empowers you to feel at home in your body and take charge of your wellness with clarity and confidence.
Tune in for honest, research-backed conversations and practical tools to become your healthiest, most vibrant self.
From hormones and fertility to gut healing and longevity, she empowers you to feel at home in your body and take charge of your wellness with clarity and confidence.
Tune in for honest, research-backed conversations and practical tools to become your healthiest, most vibrant self.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 11min
Beyond the Surface: Embracing Nature's Wisdom for Ultimate Skin Health - A Deep Dive into Rewilding, Holistic Healing, and the Slow Skincare Revolution
We take a deep dive into the complex world of skincare with our esteemed guest, Danny Neifert, founder of Skin Harmonics, and a master extractor with over three decades of experience in holistic skin treatments. Danny enlightens us on the essential elements of skin health, including hydration, barrier restoration, and optimal blood flow for healing. We also tackle the murky waters of the skincare industry and shedding light on the often overlooked environmental impacts of skincare products. Danny champions the idea of "slow skincare," urging us towards simplicity and away from mainstream, aggressive treatments that dominate the skincare market. We talk about: 19:00 - How Danny got started with holistic skincare 23:00 - Trauma-based skincare procedures 33:00 - Nutrient-based healing for skin health 41:00 - Rewilding your skin 44:30 - Holistic skincare 47:00 - Oils for your skin 51:00 - Dealing with acne 58:00 - Effective moisturizers 1:01:00 - The confusing skincare industry 1:05:00 - Slow skincare and skincare for men 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. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount! 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 Skin Harmonics’ website; mention the podcast to get 15% OFF Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Mar 12, 2024 • 56min
From Ancient Mines to Modern Times: The Journey of Salt Therapy in Enhancing Skin Health, the Respiratory System and Much More
In this episode, salt therapy expert Leo Tonkin, CEO of Salt Chamber, unravels the mysteries of salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, and how this ancient practice is making waves in modern wellness spaces. Get ready to learn how salt isn't just for seasoning; it's a therapy that supports respiratory and skin health, with a rich history stemming from Eastern European salt mines. We talk about: 14:00 - Salt therapy and its benefits 19:00 - Salt rooms and halotherapy for your respiratory system and skin 28:00 - Salt room decor and the proven benefits 31:00 - Salt playrooms for kids 38:30 - Halogenerators and how to add a salt halogenerator to your home 42:00 - Salt therapy for athletic performance 45:00 - The future vision of Salt Chamber 51:00 - Incorporating play with wellness Sponsors: My Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide solves your hormone problems in one simple place. Get 34% off for March only! 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 You can find Salt Therapy Home on their website, saltchamberinc.com, or their phone number 1-855-LUV-SALT Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get $150 OFF and BIOHACKING for free shipping at Salt Therapy Home Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Mar 8, 2024 • 40min
A Journey of Self-Discovery, Microdosing, Reiki and Mind-Body Connection with Kathleen Harmeston
In this episode, I had a transformative conversation with Kathleen Harmeston, a seasoned business advisor who overcame pancreatic atrophy through holistic healing practices. We explored her journey, the pivotal role of stress in health challenges, her proactive approach to menopause, and her experience with Reiki and microdosing for healing and resilience. Kathleen's wisdom and insights will inspire you to embrace a holistic approach to health and wellness. We talk about: 09:00 - Kathleen’s journey with pancreatic atrophy 12:00 - Getting help from a Functional Medicine Specialist 14:00 - Managing stress 19:00 - Focusing on your mind and body connection 22:00 - Being proactive in taking care of yourself 26:00 - Reiki for Kathleen’s healing journey 32:00 - Kathleen’s experience with microdosing 35:00 - Caring for someone else Sponsors: My Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide solves your hormone problems in one simple place. Get 34% off for March only! Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount! 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 Kathleen Harmeston’s website and LinkedIn Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
Empowering Women's Health: Decoding Hormones, Menopause, Metabolism, and Community with Angela Foster
In this episode, Angela Foster, award-winning Nutritionist and founder of the Female Biohacker Collective, unravels the mysteries behind hormone imbalances, weight fluctuations, fatigue, and anxiety. She highlights the power of proactive health strategies in perimenopause and menopause, and optimizing our metabolism and stress levels. We also touch on how pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sleep deprivation affect women's health decisions, alongside the empowering role of the Female Biohacker Collective in fostering community and wellness. We talk about: 02:30 - Online fertility nutrition course 07:30 - Get 34% off of my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide 11:30 - Angela’s journey to being a Nutritionist 16:00 - Angela’s advice for women with postnatal depletion 24:00 - Making a decision on how to give birth and giving yourself grace 30:00 - Little support on women’s health 32:00 - The Female Biohacker Collective 40:00 - Proactively approaching perimenopause and menopause 48:30 - Using technology for biohacking 53:00 - Role of community in women’s health 59:00 - Health Optimization Summit 1:01:00 - SHIFT protocol Sponsors: My Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide solves your hormone problems in one simple place. Get 34% off for March only! 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 Female Biohacker Collective Angela Foster's website, Instagram, and podcast Measure your health in 5 key areas quiz Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 16min
Optimizing Your Exercise Routine: HIIT, Endurance, Kettlebells, Natural Movement, Gymnastics, Whole Body Vibration, Rebounding, NMES and More
This episode dives deep into exercise guaranteed to turbocharge your health and fitness - from the rejuvenating power of cold water exposure and sauna benefits, to the futuristic vibes of electrical muscle stimulation and whole-body vibration. I also touched on the mental health miracles triggered by regular physical activity and discussed the benefits of different exercises for your wellness. It's all about mixing up intensities and listening to your body for a happier, healthier you. Have questions or seek product links? Reach out to me on Instagram. We talk about: 05:00 - My Baby Steps course update! 11:00 - Health benefits of regular exercise 16:30 - BDNF: how it related to exercise 24:00 - Endurance exercises 32:00 - Strength training and its health benefits 39:00 - HIIT: what is the optimal amount? 43:00 - Gymnastics and Kettlebell training 49:00 - Natural movement 51:00 - Body weight training, mobility training and breathing methods: Andrew Huberman’s stretching episode 57:30 - Plyometric training 59:30 - Cold therapy and NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) 1:03:00 - Whole body vibration and rebounding 1:06:00 - Sauna and heat exposure: Infrared sauna blanket (code: BRITTANY15) Sponsors: Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount. 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 Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 14min
Which Foods to Avoid and Favor: Coffee, Tea, Alcohol, Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Oils, Legumes, Fungi and Vegetables (Optimizing Nutrition Part 2)
In part two of my nutrition series, I delve deeper into the essentials of a balanced diet—highlighting fruits, vegetables, berries, essential fats, nuts, seeds, legumes, and the mystical realm of fungi. Focused on the benefits of choosing high-quality, organic options, I share practical advice on which ones to favor and which to avoid. I also discuss alcohol consumption, emphasizing moderation and conscious decision-making for a healthier lifestyle. We talk about: 05:00 - Vegetables, fruits, and berries 09:30 - Clean 15 list, Dirty dozen, and choosing fruits 19:00 - Benefits of berries 24:00 - Vegetables: Which ones are the healthiest? 29:00 - Oils: The best and worst for cooking 37:00 - Vegetable oils and inflammation 38:00 - Nutrient-dense power of nuts 43:00 - Optimal seeds and legumes for health benefits 47:00 - Fungi: Medicinal uses and varieties 51:00 - Coffee consumption and its effects 57:00 - Teas and their benefits 1:02:00 - Alcohol consumption Sponsors: Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount. 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 Optimizing nutrition podcast part 1 Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Which Foods to Avoid and Favor: Salts, Sweeteners, Spices, Animal Proteins, Fish, Eggs, Dairy, Grains, Gluten, and More (Optimizing Nutrition Part 1)
In this first episode of my two-part nutrition series, I dive deep into the world of foods you should favor and avoid from dairy and grains to spices and sugars. Discover why I transitioned to goat-derived products over raw milk and explore the complex reality behind the global staple of grains. I wrap up with a vibrant discussion on root vegetables, uncovering the nutritional treasures of carrots to sweet potatoes and their vital role in post-workout recovery. We talk about: 06:30 - The various types of salt 10:30 - Look at the ingredients before you buy any food 14:00 - Sugar and sweeteners: which is the best? 15:20 - Honey and crystallized sugars 17:00 - Sugars to avoid and what to choose instead 19:30 - Spices: fresh or dried? 23:30 - Animal protein: muscle verses organ meat 31:00 - Fish and mollusks 36:30 - Eggs: what the labels mean 45:00 - Milk products: The difference between A1 and A2 milk 50:00 - Grains and gluten 54:00 - Root vegetables: the healthiest options Sponsors: Get Bioptimizers supplements digestive enzymes, probiotics and magnesium. Use discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY and get gifts from your purchase! 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 Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 18min
Upgrade Your Sleep: Crafting the Ultimate Sanctuary for Complete Rest, Peak Performance, and Optimal Health
In this episode, I delve into creating the ultimate sleep oasis. I explore how to optimize your bedroom, bed quality, sleep timing, nutrition and the impact of air and light quality on sleep. I also share essential sleep enhancement tips, debunk myths, tackle EMF pollution, and guide you towards a consistent sleep schedule and optimal rest metrics. We talk about: 10:00 - Your circadian rhythm 20:00 - Optimizing the bedroom: blackout curtains, blackout stickers, red lamps, salt lamps 29:00 - Bed quality and ergonomics: green mattress (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), back sleeping pillow 33:00 - EMF: Bahe grounding shoes (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), EMF meter, Leela Quantum Tech 39:00 - Improving air quality: air filter, ecos paints 42:00 - Bedroom temperature and humidity 46:00 - Morning habits 51:00 - Supplements: BiOptimizers full spectrum magnesium, magnesium powder and sleep powder (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 58:00 - Drinks that help or disturb your sleep 1:04:00 - Wake up naturally: Wake up light, alarm clock 1:09:00 - Sleep metrics: Oura ring, Eight Sleep pod (code BRITTANY) 1:15:00 - Midnight snacks 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 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 Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 21min
Q&A: Biohacks for Runners, Detoxing Heavy Metals, Blood Sugar Mastery, Pet Wellness, and Motivating Loved Ones to Be Healthier
In this Q&A episode, I delve into the detoxifying powers of chelation therapy, essential habits for balancing blood sugar and cutting-edge biohacks for running performance. I also talk about pet wellness, offering nutritional guidance and innovative biohacks for your furry friends, and how to encourage those around you to be as healthy as you, especially when your goal is to conceive easily and naturally. Have a health question? Reach out to me on Instagram to have it answered! We talk about: 07:30 - Enhance your running performance: Nasal breathing cadence and using mouth tape 16:00 - Biohacking tips for your pet’s wellness 24:00 - Supplements for your pet; Neem to prevent ticks; getting a holistic vet 29:00 - Detoxing heavy metals: Chelation therapy and heat therapy 36:00 - NAC supplements and a detox smoothie 43:30 - Managing your blood sugar levels 1:00:00 - How to encourage your partner to be healthier with you 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! 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 My past detox podcast episode Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 32min
Master Your Day: How to Biohack Morning, Midday, Evening, Work, Bedroom, and Car Environments for Peak Performance
In this episode, I explore practical strategies to optimize various aspects of daily routines for enhanced productivity and well-being. I share tips for a revitalizing morning routine, focusing on hydration, mindfulness, exercise, and oral hygiene. Then, I address staying hydrated and active during the midday slump. In the evening, I discuss optimizing sleep, a consistent sleep schedule, and relaxation techniques. Plus, I offer biohacks for work, bedroom, and car environments to enhance performance and wellness. We talk about: 09:00 - Morning routine: Hydration, tongue scraper 28:00 - Breakfast: Timeline Nutrition Urolithin A powder, BiOptimizers protein powder (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 34:00 - Gratitude practice 39:00 - Midday routine: Hydrojug, protein and healthy fat 40:00 - Kion amino acids; LMNT electrolytes 51:00 - Evening routine: Filter Optix (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), Eight Sleep (code BRITTANY) 55:00 - Bedroom environment: red bedside lights, Manta sleep mask, Leela Quantum Tech EMF neutralizing products 1:05:00 - Work environment: left handed mouse, Leela Quantum Tech EMF neutralizing products, exercise ball, desk treadmill, Filter Optix blue light blocking glasses (code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), F.lux software, binaural beats playlist 1:26:00 - Car: Leela Quantum Tech, essential oil diffuser Sponsors: Go to neurohacker.com/BRITTANY for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Get Bioptimizers supplements digestive enzymes, probiotics and magnesium. Use discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a large discount! 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 Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts