Biohacking with Brittany

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!

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

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.

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