In today's episode, I explore historical limitations and biases in women's health research, shedding light on the underrepresentation of women in medical studies and clinical trials.  I also speak about the impact of hormonal variability and individual variations on women's health and medication safety and efficacy.  Tune in as I also discuss options for biohacking interventions and tools tailored specifically for women's unique needs.   I talk about: 01:00 - I will be in Orlando Florida for the Biohacking Conference! 06:30 - Listen to the previous episode to the end 13:30 - The lack of women in the biohacking space 15:00 - The limited amount of research on women’s health 17:00 - Women’s hormonal fluctuations 18:00 - Unequal research funding for women’s health 20:00 - Limited access to healthcare for women 28:00 - The Natural Cycles app and Elvie 30:00 - The Women’s Health Initiative 35:00 - Women are the original biohackers but there are few women-founded biohacking companies 36:30 - Biohacking companies founded by women and women-first   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: Get BiOptimizers magnesium breakthrough for better sleep and use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount! Get the Lifestacks MCT powder, which is made from MCT powder, adaptogens and nootropics, perfect for any pick-me-up drink during the day!  

On this episode, I talk about berberine and its benefits, how it’s different from Ozempic and Metformin, alcohol and it’s effect on your health, functional foods for women, and a lot more. If you have questions send me a message on Instagram @biohackingbrittany and I’ll try to answer them on my next episodes.   I talk about: 05:00 - Attending the Biohacking Conference in Florida with Katie Type A 09:00 - My InsideTracker results 11:30 - Berberine as a replacement for Ozempic 18:00 - Berberine for fertility 20:00 - Alcohol and your health 28:00 - Different types of alcohol and their potential benefits 32:30 - The Healing Web and how it works 41:30 - Functional foods and how they help in women’s health - soy, flax seeds, turmeric 46:00 - Functional chocolate for women   Resources: My hormone balancing chocolate recipe Berberine supplement 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: Fill nutrient gaps, promote gut health, and support whole-body vitality with AG1 Athletic Greens and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans

Nikolina Lauc, the co-founder and CEO of GlycanAge, joins me today as we discuss biological age, glycans and how we can be optimally healthy at a cellular level. GlycanAge allows you to measure & influence your longevity by looking at an entirely new part of biology. Glycan biomarkers uniquely encapsulate genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors driving longevity for every human. We talk about what GlycanAge is and why you should get tested, factors that increase your biological age, how to decrease your biological age, and many more.   I talk about: 00:30 - My results when I took the GLycanAge test a few years ago 09:00 - What GlycanAge is and why they’re important 11:20 - Testing glycans and what they indicate 12:50 - Glycans and CRP biomarker testing 14:20 - Your GlycanAge test results and inflammation 18:50 - Things you are doing day to day that are making you age faster 23:50 - The impact of childbirth on a woman’s body 25:50 - A population study on aging in different countries 28:20 - Things that can help improve your biological age 32:20 - How often you should get your GlycanAge tested 33:50 - Benefits of GlycanAge testing 37:50 - The future of GlycanAge 43:20 - Surprising findings using GlycanAge   Resources: Visit GlycanAge on their website 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. Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off Get the Lifestacks MCT Oil powder here

Lindsay Kirby, the CEO of Sculpt Tri-Cities, and I talk about red light therapy and its benefits for females, investing in red light therapy equipment, how often and how long you should use red light therapy, and more.   Sculpt Tri-Cities is a biohacking wellness center that provides access to a variety of tools and experts that assists individuals in achieving their wellness goals. The center employs non-invasive technology and encouraging staff to facilitate a smart, effective approach to wellness.   I talk about: 01:30 - About Sculpt Tri-Cities 03:00 - Treatments in Sculpt Tri-Cities 04:00 - The wellness journey 07:30 - Feeling overwhelmed with starting your wellness journey 09:00 - How red light therapy helped Lindsay 15:00 - Common concerns for people who want red light therapy 18:00 - Red light therapy treatment - how often and how long 21:30 - Lindsay’s recommended red light therapy devices 28:00 - Investing in quality red light therapy equipment 32:00 - Red light therapy for fertility 38:00 - Lindsay’s daily biohacking routine 43:00 - The upcoming biohacking conference   Resources: Lindsay’s Instagram Zero Gravity red light therapy device Celluma red light therapy device 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 the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans

Today I talk about a question I received on Instagram about the pros and cons of eating your placenta, otherwise known as “placentophagy”. I talk about the benefits and risks of eating your placenta, ethical considerations, placenta vs other organ meat nutrients, encapsulating your placenta post-birth and much more. I also explain the history of placentophagy and how it’s been noted in several cultures across the world.  Message me on Instagram @BIOHACKINGBRITTANY if you also have questions about biohacking, women’s health or nutrition!    I talk about: 03:00 - Eating your placenta 06:40 - Placentophagy in different cultures and traditions across the world 10:00 - The many benefits of placentophagy 14:00 - Hormonal balance and the spiritual connection 18:15 - The Cons and risks of placentophagy 22:00 - Ethical considerations of placentophagy 25:30 - Toxins being absorbed in the placenta 29:00 - Different methods of taking the placenta - capsules, smoothies, soups and tinctures 35:00 - The cost of eating and encapsulating your placenta 37:00 - Eating your placenta and your breastmilk supply 39:30 - Eating placenta VS other organ meat 42:00 - Eating placenta and veganism considerations   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: Get Bioptimizers supplements here and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, including their digestive enzymes, probiotics and magnesium Fill nutrient gaps, promote gut health, and support whole-body vitality with AG1 Athletic Greens here and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY

Today I have Dr. Erin Yuet Tjam the author of Skin Sobering: 99% of Products Age and Harm Your Skin. For over 35 years, Erin read, researched, and experimented about anything she could find on skin. Publishing a “skin-deep” book beats writing scientific articles that are lucky to get 50 readers. Erin would be happy if she could get all her kids and future grandkids to do skin sobering. We talk about what is skin sobering (or skin fasting) and how you can get started, fixing your skin problems, and many more ways to take care of your skin without chemicals.   We talk about: 02:00 - My reasoning for skin sobering or skin fasting 11:20 - What Skin Sobering means 12:30 - We don’t need chemicals for our skin 14:00 - What our skin is 17:00 - How to get started with the skin sobering method 19:00 - What pure soap is 21:00 - Skincare products are essentially makeup without color 25:20 - Daily SPF 30:00 - People are too fearful of the sun 32:00 - Less is more for your skin 34:30 - Nobody is richer than the beauty industry 39:00 - The 1st gateway drug is cleansers 41:00 - Fixing your skin problems 44:00 - The 30-day skin sobering challenge 48:30 - Reduce the amount of products you use on your skin   Resources: Dr. Erin Yuet Tjam’s website 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 Bioptimizers probiotics here and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY  

This podcast covers a range of biohacking topics, including optimizing cognitive performance, stress management, increasing energy levels, hormone balancing, and improving chances of conception. It discusses biohacks for cognitive performance, effective stress management strategies, dietary recommendations for energy optimization, steps to improve hormonal health and increase chances of conception, and reducing toxin exposure. The podcast also delves into optimizing morning routines, maintaining friendships, the importance of cooking at home, and self-care during pregnancy.

Hormonal balance is a continuous effort, and it is vital for a healthier life. In this episode, I’m talking about different ways to balance hormones in women to regulate menstrual cycles, prepare for pregnancy, and support the body during menopause and postpartum phases. This episode offers valuable insights into supplements, acupuncture, probiotics, biohacks and seed cycling for optimizing your hormones, reproduction, and menstrual cycle.    I talk about: 09:00 - Acupuncture is underrated 15:00 - Probiotics and hormones 18:30 - Benefits of cold showers 24:20 - Chasteberry extract 26:20 - Massage therapy 30:00 - Benefits of sunlight 35:20 - Seed cycling - what seeds to eat and when   Resources: Get Bioptimizers probiotics here and use the discount 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 Check out the previous podcast - Spiritual Beliefs About Fibroids, Cysts, Miscarriages, Breast Lumps and Gallstones and What You Can Do About Them   Let’s Connect: Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts     Sponsors: Fill nutrient gaps, promote gut health, and support whole-body vitality with AG1 Athletic Greens here and use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off all plans

Today I talk about three common health issues that women face. Listen to uncover more about women’s mental health issues, reproductive issues, and chronic diseases, and also the resources, treatments and biohacks I recommend for each of them. I dive into anxiety, depression, eating disorders, menstural problems, infertility, sexually transmitted infections, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.  If you have questions, send me a DM on Instagram at @biohackingbrittany.    I talk about: 02:50 - Three health issues that women face today 05:00 - Women’s mental health struggles 07:00 - Common causes and symptoms 10:00 - Recommendations to improve mental health 12:00 - Biohacks to improve mental health 17:00 - Mental health resources - apps and supplements 22:00 - Women’s reproductive health struggles 25:00 - Prevention, treatment, and biohacks 28:00 - Resources for women’s reproductive health 29:00 - Prenatal supplements 30:30 - Women’s chronic diseases - heart disease, diabetes, and cancer 34:00 - Prevention and treatment of women’s chronic diseases 36:30 - Biohacks for chronic diseases 43:30 - Resources for treatment and prevention of chronic diseases     Resources: Mental health resources Headspace BetterHelp Sensate use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount Women’s reproductive health Ava bracelet Cora feminine products Needed prenatal supplements - use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get discounts Chronic diseases Performance Lab Fish Oil supplements Blue light blocking glasses from Filter Optix use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Fitness Pal Zero App for fasting - use my discount 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 Check out the previous podcast - Spiritual Beliefs About Fibroids, Cysts, Miscarriages, Breast Lumps and Gallstones and What You Can Do About Them   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 any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off

Explore the spiritual and energetic significance of ovarian cysts, gallstones, fibroids, breast lumps, and miscarriages. Delve into the concept of womb healing and the taboo surrounding women's health topics. Discuss the connection between emotional blockages and common health issues. Discover the spiritual beliefs surrounding miscarriages and the concept of 'soul babies'.