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Biohacking with Brittany

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Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 20min

Biohacking or Bioharmonizing? Upgrading the Male-Dominated Industry With Renee Belz and Lauren Sambataro

The Biohacker Babes, Renee Belz and Lauren Sambataro, join me in a thought-provoking discussion on biohacking as a male-dominated space, taking responsibility for your health, why we should stop normalizing obesity, the biohacking conference, and so much more. Renee and Lauren are the hosts of The Biohacker Babes podcast, which aims to create insight into the body's natural healing abilities, strengthen your intuition, and empower you with techniques and modalities to optimize your health and wellness.   We talk about: 06:30 - How Renee and Lauren first got into biohacking 07:30 - The tech that Renee and Lauren had when they were young 09:30 - When Renee and Lauren first used the word “biohacking” 12:20 - How Renee and Lauren define biohacking to people who don’t know it 13:30 - The criticism on the word “biohacking” 17:30 - How it feels to be in a very male-dominant space like biohacking 20:00 - The Biohacking Conference review and feedback 28:00 - The biohacking podcasts we listen to 33:00 - Where you can start with biohacking if you’re not that healthy 41:00 - Stop normalizing obesity and shaming the weight loss journey in today’s society 49:00 - A story on helping kids be healthier 53:00 - The most impactful biohacks Renee and Lauren have done 59:00 - Doing less to heal your body and mind 01:05:00 - Biohacks Renee and Lauren won’t do again   Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases. The Biohacker Babes’ website Link to their Instagram and podcast   Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Visit InsideTracker to get your vitamins, hormones and minerals tested, and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans! Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off! Take Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs through the supplement Noo Moon by NOOCI to boost energy levels, stabilize hormones, and alleviate menstrual cycle symptoms. Use my discount code BRITTANY to save now!
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Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 20min

My PCOS and Fertility Journey With Youtube’s “The Fertility Expert” Dr. Marc Sklar

Dr. Marc Sklar joins me to discuss the importance of lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise, stress management, and self-care for optimal fertility. He is known as the fertility expert and he helps couples turn their dreams of having a baby into a reality. With 19 years of experience helping countless couples overcome infertility, he's a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, certified in Mind/Body Medicine by Harvard Medical School.  I talk about: 16:20 - How Dr. Marc became “The Fertility Expert” 19:00 - Tests Dr. Marc recommends for pre-conception 23:30 - Dr. Marc analyzes my lab results live! 29:00 - Having PCOS and its origins 33:00 - PCOS and gut health issues 38:00 - Infrared saunas and detoxing before getting pregnant 40:00 - How Dr. Marc tests people for Candida 41:30 - Egg quality and making new eggs in the later years of your life 50:00 - How to help improve your egg quality 53:00 - Brittany’s egg support supplement 56:30 - Dr. Marc’s message to you if you don’t want to prepare for pre-conception 58:00 - Benefits for being proactive in pre-conception 48:00 - Maintaining sperm quality 01:03:00 - EMFs during pregnancy 01:11:00 - Having the most success in fertility and the health of your baby 01:15:00 - Reversing PCOS Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases. Dr. Marc’s website Dr. Marc’s YouTube channel   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Sponsors: Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off
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Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 4min

Candida, Leaky Gut, Infertility and Functional Labs: Unraveling the Path to Optimal Well-being with Dr. Michael Biamonte

Dr. Michael Biamonte joins me to discuss the often-misunderstood complexities of thyroid function, the prevalence of Candida overgrowth, and the importance of functional tests in achieving optimal well-being.  Dr. Michael is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, "Blood Detective", an unprecedented computer software program that can study blood work, mineral tests, and many other lab tests to determine where your body is imbalanced. As a 30-year practitioner, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living. I talk about: 13:00 - Dr. Michael’s specialty in naturopathic medicine 17:30 - Candida and why Dr. Michael decided to create a protocol on how to treat it 20:30 - Candida and probiotics 22:30 - Vitamins and minerals that feed Candida 24:50 - Common Candida symptoms 27:30 - Candida and leaky gut 28:30 - What to do if you have a leaky gut syndrome 33:30 - Things that make you more susceptible to Candida 35:30 - Copper and iron for red blood cells 39:00 - Dr. Michael’s story on prostate issues and zinc 41:00 - Biocybernetics 43:00 - How to make sure that there are no severe imbalances happening in your body 47:00 - Hair tissue analysis test and what it can indicate 51:00 - Tests you should start with before getting pregnant 55:00 - Infertility and Candida 59:00 - The book - The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert F. Kennedy   Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases. Dr. Michael Biamonte’s website The New York City Thyroid Doctor The New York City Candida Doctor The book - The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert F. Kennedy   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BIOHACKINGWITHBRITTANY. Check it out now!
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Jul 14, 2023 • 58min

Preconception Detox: Reducing Toxins for Optimal Health With Dr. Mary Shackleton

Dr. Mary Shackleton, a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health and environmental medicine, joins me. We dive into the topic of toxic exposure and its impact on our health, discussing how factors like breathing air, drinking water, and eating food can contribute to toxicity, and why you need to start detoxification long before you plan on getting pregnant. Dr. Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND is an experienced naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health, focusing on environmental medicine and the impacts of toxic exposures on conditions such as auto-immunity, infertility, and cognitive decline.  She is also the author of "The Preconception Cleanse," aiming to educate women on detoxification principles for optimal health, and has been involved in various initiatives, including co-founding Insulite Laboratories and PridePads Africa, dedicated to empowering girls in Cameroon through providing sanitary pads for their education.   I talk about: 06:30 - Why Dr. Mary focused on preconception health 09:00 - Environmental medicine 11:30 - How to know if your toxin burden is too much 13:30 - Most critical things to remember when you want to detox 17:00 - Lymphatic massage 22:30 - Thinking of your egg quality before you get pregnant 25:00 - Optimizing sperm health 30:00 - Most common pushbacks Mary receives from her patients who she advises to go to a preconception detox 35:00 - EMFs and brain function 42:00 - The increase in infertility cases 45:00 - Pride pads in Africa and why Mary has this project   Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases Dr. Mary Shackleton’s Instagram Dr. Mary Shackleton’s website Donate to PridePads here   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Balance your well-being with NOOCI’s Noo Moon supplement to boost energy levels, stabilize hormones, and alleviate other menstrual cycle symptoms. Use the discount code BRITTANY. Visit InsideTracker to get your vitamin, mineral and hormone levels tested and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans
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Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 6min

The Healing Web: The Truth Behind Big Pharma, Western Medicine and Holistic Health With Founder Dylan Monroe

In today's episode, I am joined by Dylan Monroe, the creator of The Healing Web. We discuss alternative healing technologies, conspiracy theories, holistic approaches to wellness, and how you can use The Healing Web for your health. Dylan Louis Monroe is a visionary artist renowned for The Healing Web graphic, an intricate masterpiece that inspires healing and transformation. Through his art, Dylan invites individuals to explore the depths of their consciousness, fostering collective awakening and positive change in the world.   I talk about: 07:30 - How Dylan got started in holistic healing 14:00 - Dylan’s thoughts when he was making The Healing Web illustration 20:00 - Big pharma VS holistic remedies 23:00 - Future remedies 28:00 - How to understand the systemic issues at play 32:00 - Diet sodas and the obesity problem 37:00 - Eating raw food and raw eggs 43:50 - Common suppressed remedies 49:00 - Electric medicine 52:00 - Big pharma and it’s history   Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases Get The Healing Web and other illustrations and healing products from Dylan    Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Get the Lifestacks MCT powder through Amazon, and choose from Vanilla, Hazelnut and Chocolate! This is filled with adaptogens, nootropics and MCT powder.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 59min

Kambo: How to Use Nature’s Venomous Wisdom for Mind, Body, and Soul With Caitlin Thompson

In today’s episode, I have Caitlin Thompson joining me, who was born chronically ill and found unexpected relief through the use of psychedelics and then Kambo.  We talk about what Kambo is and how it can help with chronic health issues, the mind-body-spirit connection, the significance of rituals, and the importance of finding qualified practitioners for Kambo. Caitlin Thompson is a neurobiology expert and kambo practitioner. She provides nurturing and gentle kambo sessions, drawing from her own healing journey and extensive training with indigenous tribes, while also conducting human kambo research and assisting individuals in conquering chronic health struggles through diet and other modalities.   I talk about:  10:00 - Caitlin’s health journey and how she discovered Kambo 14:00 - What Kambo is and its benefits 17:30 - The history of Kambo 20:00 - Common health problems Caitlin treats with Kambo 23:00 - Autoimmunity, peptides in Kambo, and the power of consciousness 27:30 - What you can expect during and after a Kambo session 31:00 - Changing your life through Kambo and ayahuasca 37:00 - Kambo and your ego 40:00 - How to find a reputable Kambo practitioner and the questions you should ask 43:30 - Kambo protocols that Caitlin recommends 49:00 - How Caitlin uses Kambo therapy 52:00 - The Kambo experience for males and females 54:30 - Kids and Kambo   Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases Go here to find a Kambo practitioner in your area Visit Caitlin’s website here   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Balance your well-being with a bundle of ReNoo and Noo Moon to boost energy levels, stabilize hormones, and alleviate other menstrual cycle symptoms. Use the discount code BRITTANY. Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans  
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Jun 30, 2023 • 48min

Biohacking Conference Honest Review: Pros, Cons and the Unexpected

I attended the 9th Annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando, Florida last week and wanted to share some key takeaways!  From captivating presentations and cutting-edge technology to the lack of diversity and unprofessional behavior, I offer my honest reflections and invite listeners to join in the discussion on the Biohacking Conference.   I talk about: 10:00 - Access to cutting-edge technology 12:30 - Interesting discussions and presentations 14:00 - Meeting fellow content creators and influencers 20:00 - The lack of diversity throughout the industry 24:00 - The cost of attending the conference 34:00 - Be aware of pseudo-science in biohacking 36:00 - How to make The Biohacking Conference more inclusive and accessible 40:30 - Should you or should not go to the Biohacking Conference 42:30 - Lack of discussions on women’s health 45:00 - Other biohacking events that you can join     Resources: Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Try Bioptimizers supplements and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, including their digestive enzymes, probiotics and magnesium Get the Lifestacks MCT powder through Amazon, and choose from Vanilla, Hazelnut and Chocolate! This is filled with adaptogens, nootropics and MCT powder.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 42min

Q&A: Holistic vs. Western Medicine, My Self Care Routine, Strange Health Experiments, Female Work Challenges, Books I Love and More

Welcome to a question and answer episode! If you have a question or topic for an episode, send me a message on Instagram and let’s chat.  In this episode, I talk about The Biohacking Conference and Biohacking Congress, the challenges and obstacles I face as a young woman in the field of biohacking, western medicine and holistic medicine, my self-care rituals, and much more!   I talk about: 01:00 - The Biohacking Conference and Biohacking Congress 05:00 - Challenges and obstacles as a young woman in the field of biohacking and how I overcome them 08:00 - Imposter syndrome 14:00 - Striking a balance between western medicine and holistic medicine 19:00 - Blindly following medical advice without doing research 21:00 - Chronic and acute sickness 23:00 - My self-care rituals to maintain my physical and mental wellbeing 25:00 - My self-care routine 28:00 - My favorite go-to healthy snack 30:00 - The strangest biohacking experiment I did on myself 35:00 - 3 people I want to have dinner with, living or dead 38:30 - The latest book I’ve read   Resources: Get a discount for the Biohacking Congress by using the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks, and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Visit spermidineLIFE and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount on all of their products. Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans!
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Jun 16, 2023 • 44min

Holistic Healing: Unraveling the Spiritual Significance of North America's Top 10 Health Issues

This was a request from several people after I previously discussed the spiritual meaning of cysts, fibroids, and other health issues on another episode.  I talk about the top 10 health problems in North America and their spiritual significance, the chakras associated with them, and their various spiritual healing approaches! If you have a question or topic for an episode, send me a message on Instagram and let’s chat.    I talk about: 07:00 - The top 10 health issues in Western society 10:00 - Heart disease 13:00 - Cancer 16:30 - Obesity 19:00 - Diabetes 22:00 - Chronic respiratory diseases 23:00 - Mental health disorders 26:00 - Substance abuse 30:00 - Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 36:30 - Stroke 37:30 - Influenza and pneumonia     Resources: The book - Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks, and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Get Sleep Breakthrough the all-natural sleep solution and use the coupon code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a discount Fill nutrient gaps, promote gut health, and support whole-body vitality with AG1 Athletic Greens and use the discount code BIOHACKING BRITTANY  
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Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 9min

Unlocking the Secrets to Holistic Weight Loss and Wellness with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer

Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer is the founder of Well Empowered, which provides data-driven, Functional Medicine approach to help people achieve health and vitality outcomes. She offers courses and one-on-one work to provide guidance, inspired structure, and care to produce and sustain must-have health outcomes. In this episode, Jessie shares her experience with IFM, discusses the difference between functional medicine and traditional medicine, and offers insights on weight loss struggles and misconceptions, and more! This episode is a must-listen if you or a loved one is struggling with weight loss!   I talk about: 08:20 - Jessie’s experience with IFM 11:00 - How Jessie's journey with functional medicine and holistic wellness started 15:00 - Functional medicine vs. traditional medicine 18:30 - Getting to the root cause of diseases 21:00 - Morality and our weight, what we eat, and exercise 25:00 - The true cause of your weight loss struggles 33:30 - Shifting your perspective on weight loss 37:30 - Mastering the ability to ignore what people have to say 41:00 - Common misconceptions on weight loss 49:00 - Remember that our bodies are incredibly resilient 51:00 - Jessie’s approach to weight management 53:30 - Your healthy decisions add up 56:00 - Jessie’s favorite snack that still supports weight loss goals 01:02:00 - Jessie’s favorite self-care ritual and the one book in holistic health that she recommends 01:05:00 - The weirdest wellness trend Jessie has come across 01:06:30 - An influential figure, past or present, about holistic health, who Jessie would love to have a conversation with     Resources: You can find Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer on her website Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer’s Instagram Check out my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that teaches you how to adapt your nutrition, exercise, supplements, lifestyle, biohacks and more to align with each of your menstrual cycle phases   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts   Sponsors: Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans Get the Lifestacks MCT powder, which is made from MCT powder, adaptogens and nootropics, perfect for any pick-me-up drink during the day!

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