Biohacking with Brittany

Are you having problems sticking to your wellness habits? Are you feeling guilty that you can't follow your wellness routine even if you know that it's good for you? I'm joined by Ellie Kempton today and we talk about how to sustain your wellness habits, what to do when you are not motivated to do your wellness habits, starting small with your goals, and many more! Ellie Kempton is the founder of Simply Nourished - a community of women dedicated to unlocking their deep magic, and a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian. She has spent a decade designing, tweaking, and refining her knowledge, strategies, and protocols to help others interpret their bodies, track down their toxic offenders, and come alive. We talk about: 01:30 - My hemorragic cyst on my ovaries 13:00 - The new cycle syncing guide I created 21:50 - How Ellie started her health journey 27:00 - Ellie's private practice and online membership 34:00 - How to sustain your new wellness habits 30:00 - How to celebrate sticking to your wellness habits 32:30 - Recognizing instances when you are not willing to do your wellness habits and what to do about it 38:30 - Starting small with your goals 43:00 - Health habits that women are having problems maintaining 45:00 - Teaching the body that a habit is safe through repetition 46:30 - Sustaining habits: Men Vs Women 49:00 - How to know if you are not getting enough protein 51:00 - Women need more protein 55:00 - Healthy habits to sustain for hormone fluctuations Resources: Ellie's online membership: The Table Ellie's website 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. Visit InsideTracker and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount on their plans.

In this episode, I'm going to be talking about where I am in my own health journey, as well as giving you a preview and a sneak peek of the Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide that I have created. I open up about my menstrual cycle, PCOS, cysts on my ovary and how I am working on regulating my cycle. We talk about: 04:45 - A quick update on my health 07:00 - How your temperature varies during your cycle 09:00 - My cycle was great and then it became worse when we went to Costa Rica 14:00 - Scheduling an ultrasound for the pain in my right ovary 17:30 - My pre-conception program 19:00 - My two workouts a day 21:00 - A biohack for my ovaries everyday - acupuncture, red light therapy, castor oil packs, vaginal steaming 22:30 - Working on my oral health 27:00 - Why I thought of creating my Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide 29:30 - The cycle chart 31:30 - Food that supports you in the different phases of your cycle 37:00 - Different workouts you can do during the phases of your cycle 39:00 - The lifestyle and biohacks that support each phase 41:00 - Seed cycling and meal plans 43:30 - The FAQs section Resources: Get My New Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide here Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter 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 Visit spermidineLIFE and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount on all of their products

Are you looking for a wedding checklist so you can look and feel your best on your wedding day? Or is a friend or a loved one having their wedding soon? Then this episode was made for you! Today I am diving into all things wedding wellness and beauty treatments. I'm going to outline everything that I did in order to get ready for my wedding from my healthy weight management routine, to IV drips, laser hair removal, aqua gold facials, microblading your eyebrows, clean sunscreen and more. If you have any questions about the things I talk about message me on Instagram. We talk about: 05:00 - My wedding wellness checklist 08:00 - My exercise and healthy weight management routine 13:30 - Doing an IV drip with glutathione, magenisum, B vitamins and more 15:30 - Brazilian laser hair removal 19:00 - Clean, toxin-free self-tanner from Beauty By Earth 25:00 - Solar nails last forever 26:30 - Teeth whitening with red and blue light therapy 29:00 - Having my eyebrows microbladed 32:00 - Platelet-rich plasma facials (vampire facials) 34:00 - Where to get filler, if needed 46:00 - The aqua gold facial 51:00 - Fake eyelashes and eye whitener Resources: The Biohack Your Cycle Chart on my website My Proactive Preconception Program waitlist (message me on Instagram) Clean, toxin-free self-tanner from Beauty By Earth LED Teeth whitener from Primal Life Organics Velour Fake Lashes - soul mate from Sephora Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter 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 Visit spermidineLIFE and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount on all of their products

Are you experiencing difficult periods or interested in pregnancy biohacking? I am now back from Costa Rica! In this Q&A podcast, I talk about going through your period without pain and discomfort, optimizing your sleep, pregnancy biohacking, healthy fruit choices that don't cause inflammation or sugar spikes, how to use a castor oil pack, syncing your lifestyle and nutrition to your menstrual cycle and more. I also share about my new online program coming that focuses on being proactive about your preconception health for both men and women. This program walks you through how to optimize your nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, exercise, and more to create the healthiest baby possible, have the most uncomplicated pregnancy, and reduce risks associated with birth and your baby. If you would like to join the waitlist for this program, send me a message on Instagram, and I'll send you the private link to join the list! We talk about: 03:30 - Preconception and fertility 10:50 - Going through your period and reducing symptoms 12:30 - Optimizing your sleep 17:10 - Hot, herbal baths to help with period discomfort 19:30 - Hot water bottles for cramping 21:30 - Proactive preconception 26:00 - Pregnancy biohacks 30:00 - Swimming while pregnant 33:00 - Walking in nature 35:00 - Fruit-infused water for PCOD and irregular periods 41:00 - Castor oil packs and how to use them 45:00 - How to start cycle synching without your period Resources: The Biohack Your Cycle Chart on my website My Proactive Preconception Program waitlist (message me on Instagram!) Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter 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

What do your genes tell about you? What is epigenetics and can you reverse it? I have Brontë with me this week to talk about epigenetics and why it's important for your health. Brontë is the visionary behind The Gene Hacker brand. She is a Functional Registered Dietitian certified in nutrigenomics with a specialization in performance coaching and leadership development. After battling fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety from a high demanding career… Brontë was introduced to the world of Epigenetics which helped connect the dots on how to achieve sustainable top level performance from the inside out. We talk about: 02:30 - My wedding wellness checklist 08:00 - What genes and epigenetics are 12:00 - Using genomic testing for individuals who have mystery illnesses 13:00 - Inheriting epigenetic changes across generations 17:00 - Promoting healthy epigenetic patterns 20:30 - Eating healthy and taking supplements 27:00 - The functional medicine program Bronte is taking 28:30 - What attracted Bronte to functional medicine 31:30 - Epigenetics and women's health 34:00 - Methylation and your genes 41:00 - Going through your epigenetics report 45:00 - Just because you have those genes doesn't mean they're expressing themselves 48:00 - Nutrigenomics becoming more accessible to people Resources: Bronte's Instagram Bronte's website Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter 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

Are you or a loved one dealing with a chronic illness? Or do you feel that something's wrong with your health but can't find what it is even after seeing so many doctors and specialists? Find out the root causes of chronic illness, how to be healthier by using holistic methods, the biggest roadblock to following healing protocols and how to overcome it, and more in this podcast. My podcast guest today, Allison Samon, is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Coach (CHHC) with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), The Functional Nutrition Alliance and the founder of Health Allie Lifestyle and Wellness, a health coaching practice specializing in one-on-one and group programs. Allison is also a content producer, published author, and public speaker. Prior to establishing Health Allie, Allison won an Emmy Award with the directing team of General Hospital (ABC). We talk about: 04:00 - Allison's experience with chronic pain 08:00 - The specialists Allison consulted for her chronic pain and losing her father 13:30 - How Allison started dealing with her chronic pain 17:00 - You are a student of your own body 19:30 - Being healthy is a long process and it shouldn't be overwhelming 28:00 - Common root causes of chronic illnesses 33:00 - The biggest roadblock to following a healing protocol and how to overcome it 39:00 - Functional medicine is the future of medicine Resources: Allison Samon's Instagram Allison's road map to chronic illness recovery Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter 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

Do you feel that you are not getting enough sleep? Or do you still feel tired after waking up from sleep? I have Matt Gallant with me today to talk about his sleep journey, improving the quality of your sleep, sleep hacks, and other things that can help you sleep better and feel energized when you wake up. Matt Gallant is the CEO and Co-Founder of BiOptimizers and has a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. He's been a strength and conditioning coach for multiple pro athletes, a self-defense instructor, and has over 15 years of experience formulating supplements. He's also a serial entrepreneur that's built over 13 profitable companies. We talk about: 00:30 - Shifting to two episodes per week this April 02:30 - My Biohack Your Cycle Guide 11:20 - Matt's personal sleep journey 13:00 - Your mattress choice and the way you sleep 16:00 - Sleeping on your back vs. sleeping on your side 18:00 - Other sleep hacks from Matt 24:30 - The climate and your circadian rhythm 28:00 - Using white noise machines and earplugs 30:00 - Improving your kid's sleep quality 33:00 - Optimizing your sleep when your sleep is being disrupted 36:00 - Bioptimizer's new sleep supplement and melatonin precursors 39:00 - Potassium for sleep 46:00 - Too high potassium levels 50:30 - Heat therapy and its benefits 52:30 - Why Matt moved to Panama from Canada Resources: BiOptimizers supplements Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter 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 discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off! Visit spermidineLIFE and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount on all of their products.

Are you interested in Chinese medicine? How are Chinese herbs different from Western medicine? Are Chinese tonics for you? Today I am joined by Brandon Gilbert, the founder of Hyperion Herbs. Brandon is a passionate biohacker and Chinese tonic enthusiast who has dedicated his life to helping people unlock their full potential through the use of natural herbs and tonics. He has been researching and experimenting with Chinese tonics for over 10 years and has developed a unique approach to biohacking that has helped many people achieve their goals. I am excited to have him here today to discuss his journey and share his insights on biohacking using Chinese tonics. We talk about: 02:00 - Studying functional medicine 13:00 - What Chinese tonic herbs are 14:50 - How long Brandon has been taking Chinese tonics 17:00 - Chinese tonics and foods 20:20 - How Brandon educates his audience about Chinese tonics 26:30 - Main health issues that Brandon has seen over the years 32:00 - Utilizing technology properly so it doesn't burn you out 36:00 - Living a simple life so you are not over-stimulated 41:00 - The best biohacks in life are actually free 46:00 - Thinking of what the younger generation will be going through in this modern world 50:50 - Women's health problems Brandon usually encounters 55:50 - Women should not be vegetarians 01:02:00 - The difference between men and women's health Resources: Brandon Gilbert's website Brandon Gilbert's YouTube channel Brandon Gilbert's Instagram Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Sponsors: Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off. Visit spermidineLIFE and enter code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get a discount on all of their products.

Does sex feel like a chore to you? What is sexspan and why should you pay it more attention? I talk about this and more this week with Susan Bratton. Intimacy expert to millions, Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She is co-founder and CEO of Personal Life Media, a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills, and The20, a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. We talk about: 06:10 - Expanding your sexspan with biohacking 09:35 - Common misconceptions women have about sex and intimacy 15:10 - Helping women get to their sexual potential 18:40 - What to do if having sex feels like a chore 22:50 - Yoni massage during pregnancy 26:10 - Women can be sexual and pregnant at the same time 28:10 - Sex during pregnancy 31:10 - Sex after pregnancy and the free birth society 35:10 - How not to rush during intercourse 40:10 - The Sex Life bucket list 42:10 - A biohacking device for your vagina: Vfit Resources: Susan Bratton on Instagram Susan bratton's website The sex life bucket list The Vfit Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Sponsors: Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off!

Dr. Mike Vanthielen, an expert biohacker, Medical Director and physician joins me on this episode! We talk about how biohacking changed Dr. Mike's life, measuring your biological age, productivity and scripting your life, improving your health through improving your lifestyle, and much more! In 2008 Dr. Mike Vanthielen founded a company that certified healthcare professionals in health and wellness programs, sensible weight loss, and natural non-invasive cosmetic procedures, and trained over 1,000 professionals in just a few years. Dr. Mike sold the business in 2014 and has now dedicated himself to bio-regenerative medicine applications and stem cell-based therapies. We talk about: 01:00 - The Healing Web: A chart that talks about the most common issues seen in society, what causes them, and how to heal them from a holistic standpoint 09:45 - How Dr. Mike Vanthielen defines biohacking and how it has changed his life 11:00 - Dr. Mike's favorite way to measure his biological age 12:30 - Biohacking in the next 5 to 10 years 14:00 - Productivity and scripting your life 22:00 - Wasting time and dopamine overload 25:45 - An all-natural form of Adderall 29:30 - Different supplements and strategies are needed for different people 33:30 - Improving your lifestyle to improve your health 35:30 - Chronic pain and its usual causes 39:00 - How to solve Toxemia to optimize your health 40:30 - How you can start with biohacking Resources: Dr. Mike Vanthielen's website The Healing Web Let's Connect: Instagram Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Sponsors: Use silver to support your skin, teeth, and internally from SilverBiotics and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off! Get any BiOptimizers products (including their magnesium, sleep breakthrough powder and Nootopia products) from Bioptimizers and use the discount code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off!