

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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Sep 4, 2023 • 37min
Unlocking Cellular Renewal: Spermidine's Science and Strategies for Healthy Aging with SpermidineLife
Welcome to day 8 of my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! I'm joined by Don Moxley from SpermidineLife, where we delve into the realm of spermidine's scientific aspects and its advantageous effects on cellular rejuvenation. Additionally, we underscore the significance of lifestyle choices and personal drive, while emphasizing the importance of establishing achievable objectives and employing visual aids for motivation. The utilization of spermidine supplementation has demonstrated its capacity to foster graceful aging by kickstarting cellular renewal via autophagy. This process aids in countering the buildup of cellular debris and ultimately boosts cellular functionality as we progress through the aging process. We talk about: 05:40 - What spermidine is exactly 09:40 - How spermidine is different from other longevity supplements in the market 10:40 - What happens when you take spermidine 17:00 - Lifestyle recommendations so you can achieve autophagy 21:00 - Finding purpose as motivation for healthy decisions 24:00 - Building a lifestyle that supports your purpose and goals 26:00 - Setting tangible goals and events to stay motivated 31:00 - Your behaviors affect your kid’s outcome Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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 BOOST+ for your cells at SpermidineLIFE and use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Sep 4, 2023 • 51min
Senescence Cells and Skin: Nurturing Skin from Within with OneSkin
Welcome to day 7 of my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! I'm joined by Alessandra Zonari, one of the brilliant minds behind OneSkin, for an insightful conversation centered on the fascinating world of skin health. During our discussion, we delve deep into various aspects, including the intricacies of skincare, the tactics employed by skincare companies to capitalize on consumers, the science of skin aging and longevity, and a detailed exploration of how our skin operates at a cellular level. Moreover, we uncover the groundbreaking innovation behind OneSkin Topical Supplements, which feature OS-01, the inaugural ingredient that has undergone scientific validation for its remarkable ability to actually reverse the biological aging of skin molecules. We talk about: 14:00 - What skincare products really do to your skin 16:00 - What happens to your skin as you age 21:00 - Why it’s important to keep your skin at its best 23:00 - NAD for your skin 28:00 - How OneSkin tests its products compared with other skincare companies 39:00 - EWG and SkinSAFE certifications 41:00 - The delicate skin around your eye area 44:00 - Skincare for eczema 46:30 - OneSkin sunscreen and products for pregnant women Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Visit OneSkin and use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Sep 2, 2023 • 43min
The Fasting Revolution of Prolon for Weight Loss and Wellness Enhancement
Welcome to day 6 of my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! I’m joined by Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, esteemed scientific adviser at ProLon. Our conversation delves into the myriad advantages of fasting and elucidates how ProLon can be your indispensable companion in facilitating this transformative practice. ProLon is a shining example of scientific thoroughness, backed by extensive testing. It's well-known for playing a crucial role in helping people on their weight loss journey. We talk about: 11:30 - What Prolon is 12:40 - Benefits of 5-Day Fasting 14:30 - Day 1 - Ketosis 15:30 - Day 2 - Autophagy 16:30 - Day 4 - Rejuvenation 18:40 - How to answer people who are skeptical about the benefits of ProLon 19:10 - Insulin Growth Factor 1 21:10 - The best time for women to use ProLon 24:50 - Amount of hydration that’s best when taking ProLon 28:30 - Who can use ProLon 29:50 - How much weight do you actually lose when using ProLon 31:10 - Benefits of ProLon when used for 3 months 35:00 - Available flavors for Prolon protein bars 36:30 - What’s happening inside the body when you’re fasting and you consume the protein bars 39:40 - Possible side effects of the 5-Day ProLon fasting Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Visit ProLon’s website and use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Sep 1, 2023 • 41min
Harmonizing Stress: Exploring the Impact of Sound and Vibration on Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Nervous System Health with Sensate
Welcome to day 5 of my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! I’m excited to have Michelle Laven from Sensate as my guest today. We cover a wide range of topics from how Sensate helps you manage stress, how vibration and sound elements work on your nervous system, sleep, emotional intelligence, and a lot more. Sensate uses the natural power of sonic resonance to calm your body’s nervous system, providing immediate relief and long-term benefits from regular use. We talk about: 12:50 - How Sensate helps manage your stress 16:10 - How vibration and sound elements work on your nervous system 17:20 - Vagus nerve and our stress response 21:00 - Sleep and the nervous system 26:30 - How Sensate helps people’s emotional intelligence 29:10 - Unique emotional response when using Sensate 33:00 - Your body keeps the score 38:40 - Willpower isn't always an option Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at Sensate to help you with stress and anxiety today. Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Aug 31, 2023 • 50min
Decoding Optimal Health, Parenthood, Work-Life Balance and Longevity with Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers
Welcome to day 4 of my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! I'm delighted to introduce Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers as my guest today. During our conversation, we delve into a range of fascinating topics, including Wade's perspective on navigating one's 50s, the pursuit of parenthood after dedicating years to a career, the intricacies of detoxification, fostering healthy digestion, and strategies for enhancing longevity, among other insightful subjects. BiOptimizers stands out by meticulously incorporating the ideal and efficacious amounts of extensively studied ingredients. This supplement brand is easily one of my favorite on the market, especially their magnesium and digestive enzymes! We talk about: 12:00 - Biohacking for high performers, focusing on your career, and having a family 18:00 - The disproportionate amount of pressure women face in terms of having children 23:00 - Trying to have a kid in your later years 29:00 - Detoxing even if you’re already healthy 33:00 - Supplements Wade recommends for fertility 42:00 - The Map Of Consciousness by David Hawkins 45:00 - Digestion and your longevity Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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 any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from BiOptimizers and use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off! Wade Lightheart’s book: The Ultimate Nutrition Bible: Easily Create the Perfect Diet that Fits Your Lifestyle, Goals, and Genetics Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Aug 30, 2023 • 37min
The Power of Light Therapy for Gut Health, Reproductive Well-being, Anti-Aging, and Pain Relief with Kineon
Welcome to the exciting day 3 of my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! Today, I'm joined by Forrest Smith, the CEO of Kineon, for an illuminating discussion about the groundbreaking Move+ Pro. Discover how this remarkable red light therapy device sets itself apart, learn about its unique benefits, including using red light therapy for ovarian health, and much more. Kineon, a pioneer in technology, is dedicated to bringing clinical-level treatments right to your home through innovative light therapy devices. We talk about: 08:00 - What the Move+ Pro is 09:30 - How Move+ Pro is different from other red light therapy devices 12:30 - The kind of lasers Kineon uses for Move+ Pro 15:00 - How to get the optimal and consistent dosage when you are using Move+ Pro 17:00 - Who should use Move+ Pro 23:00 - How red light therapy helps the mitochondria in the ovaries 24:00 - How long to use Move+Pro for women’s reproductive health issues 27:00 - Light therapy for the gut biome and for aging 30:00 - Kineon’s crowdfunding campaign Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Visit Kineon to get the MOVE+ Pro and use my code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount Invest in Kineon here Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Aug 29, 2023 • 41min
Mastering Your Biological Age: Expert Insights and Actionable Tips for Longevity with GlycanAge
Join me and Zorrie Dimitrova as we explore the essence of GlycanAge's significance in the longevity and health space. Discover how this at-home test gauges your biological age through chronic inflammation, intricately linked to your lifestyle choices. We unveil the secrets to gracefully lower your GlycanAge while embracing expert advice for holistic wellness. And welcome to day 2 of my Biohacking Birthday celebration! You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! We talk about: 08:50 - What GlycanAge is and how it works 10:20 - How your glycan profile changes over time 13:30 - Zorrie’s personal experience with GlycanAge 19:00 - Why your GlycanAge may be higher than your actual age 25:00 - Your GlycanAge during and after pregnancy 27:00 - How GlycanAge compares to other biological tests 30:00 - Gycans and diseases 31:30 - Actionable tips you can do to lower your GlycanAge 36:00 - Growing your own food Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount from GlycanAge Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Aug 28, 2023 • 42min
Unlocking Cellular Energy: Exploring the Secrets of Mitochondrial Health with Timeline Nutrition
We're diving into the world of Timeline Nutrition and their game-changing gem, Mitopure. Get ready to explore how this nutrient can seriously boost your mitochondria – those tiny powerhouses that keep you going strong. And welcome to my Biohacking Birthday Giveaway! I’m kicking things off with a bang by having the incredible Emily Werner from Timeline Nutrition join us for the first of twelve days of giveaways. You can enter my Birthday Giveaway here (prizes worth over $4,000)! We talk about: 07:10 - What Mitopure is 11:00 - How to support your mitochondria as you get older 15:10 - Who is Mitopure for 18:00 - CoQ10 and the mitochondria 24:00 - Benefits of Mitopure for the average person 26:00 - How to know if your mitochondria is not performing as it should 28:00 - How long should you take Mitopure 33:00 - Mitopure skincare products and why they have it 38:00 - Misleading marketing in most supplements and skincare products Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Visit Timeline Nutritions’s website and use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get discounts Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
Baby Steps: My 90 Day Program for Optimizing Preconception
In this episode, I reveal my pre-conception strategy - my Baby Steps program! My focus delves deep into the crucial subject of detoxing and cleansing, tailored for both men and women. Within this episode, I elaborate on the significance of proper hydration, enhancing detoxification routes, and embracing a holistic, unprocessed dietary regimen. All of these elements boost reproductive vitality and foster a state of comprehensive wellness. Also, my BIG birthday giveaway is launching on Monday and will be live until September 8th! Want to enter right now and not wait? You can do so here. I talk about: 08:00 - What pre-conception is and when you should start your pre-conception cleanse 16:00 - Pre-conception cleansing for men 19:30 - Have a nutrient-dense, whole-food diet, and what I eat in a day 25:00 - What we eat for lunch and my go-to snacks 33:30 - A substance-free diet and how alcohol affects your health 39:30 - Sweat for one hour a day 45:00 - Drink a gallon of water a day 49:00 - Living a healthy lifestyle for men and women 52:00 - Hot tubs and saunas 57:30 - Supplements you should take daily for women 01:07:00 - Supplements you should take daily for men Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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 Pre-Conception Cleanse book Needed - the best pre-natal supplements for men and women. Use my code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount! Get your Omega 3 supplement from Performance Lab here Link to Andrew Huberman’s podcast about preconception Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Check Out My Sponsors: Get cute EMF-blocking clothing made for women by women from Juunaday and use the discount code BRITTANY to get 10% off and tag me if you wear it! 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! Harness the power of over 400+ functional, research-backed nutrients from colostrum in a whole and natural way with ARMRA. Use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 18min
Nurturing Your Family's Wellbeing: Leading by Example with Dr. Ron Hunninghake
Today, we're delving into optimal health from a fresh perspective, joined by Dr. Ron Hunninghake, a distinguished medical doctor. Our journey includes exploring the significance of vitamin D for infants, differentiating between Vitamin D2 and D3, addressing the challenge of instilling healthy habits in childhood, and tackling the prevalent health issues in children today. Dr. Ron is the Chief Medical Officer at the Riordan Clinic, a trailblazing academic medical center renowned for its work in integrative oncology and complex chronic illness care since 1975. We talk about: 23:50 - How Dr. Ron became passionate about optimal health and integrative medicine 26:00 - Checking nutrient levels 28:40 - Vitamin D2 vs D3 31:30 - Young babies taking Vitamin D 36:40 - Being a healthy role model for your kids 39:15 - The number one thing you should work on with your kids 43:00 - Lead by example by living healthy 47:00 - Using CGMs and the criticism of it 51:30 - Brittany’s diabetes-related blood results 56:00 - Microglial cells and mental illness 01:00:30 - Niacin and Methylene blue for brain function 01:04:30 - Autoimmune disorders and leaky gut 01:10:00 - What to do to live healthy if you’re stuck in the grind without spending a lot of time and money 01:13:00 - What you can do to take better care of yourself Resources: Get my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe: Use ingredients that balance your hormones, support your menstrual cycle, preconception health and beyond. 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. Visit riordanclinic.org Riordan clinic’s Instagram Let’s Connect: LINKS Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide Instagram TikTok Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Check Out My Sponsors: Get cute EMF-blocking clothing made for women by women from Juunaday and use the discount code BRITTANY to get 10% off and tag me if you wear it! Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off! Eat the ProLon® Nutrition Bar to help curb your hunger without breaking your fast, so you can fast for longer. Use my discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get discounts. 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!