Biohacking with Brittany

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  

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.

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!

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  

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!

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