

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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Mar 19, 2021 • 34min
My Health Update, Developing My EMF-Protecting Underwear Emfies, and Biohacking Your Cycle
This is a personal episode where I openly talk about my health, including my hormones, skin, gut, and the tests I've done to understand what's going on internally. I also dive into Emfies, my EMF-protecting, anti-bacterial, cute, and comfy underwear made for women by women. I discuss the story behind how and why I am creating them and the pre-launch coming in April. I also talk about: Infertility impacting 1 in 8 couples My Biohack Your Cycle guide Biological age testing Resources: My Personal Health Story Episode 23 Sign up for the Emfies waitlist For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Join my Emfies pre-order waitlist Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: InsideTracker is a personalized nutrition platform that analyzes your blood, DNA, lifestyle, and now fitness trackers to help you optimize your performance from the inside out. Use my discount code "BIOHACKINGBRITTANY" for 25% off all products and plans! Eliminate sore and tight muscles through the best massage gun Hydragun.

Mar 11, 2021 • 25min
Proactive Wellness: How to Use Bioactive Supplements to Optimize Your Health With Dr. Dan of Brilliant
In today's episode, we talk about all things supplements, including synthetic versus natural sources, if we need them or if our food is adequate for our nutrient requirements, and what phytonutrients and bioactive compounds are. I chat with Dr. Dan, the Chief Scientific Officer at Brilliant, a supplement company, focused on finding new bioactive compounds to create products that help you discover your innate brilliance. Dr. Dan has traveled to most continents, discovering and researching bioactive compounds in plants and using them to help others. He hosts the podcast "Discover with Dr. Dan | The Proactive Health Podcast," which was created to cut through the pseudoscientific fluff, dispel health myths and deliver actionable information. We also talk about: Supplements for PMS and immunity Where you can start with supplements Common problems with the supplements on the market The future of the supplement industry Resources: Learn more at feelbrilliant.com Instagram @feel_brilliant For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Join my Emfies pre-order waitlist Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: Emfies are EMF-protecting, anti-bacterial, cute, and comfy underwear made for women by women. Join the waitlist now for pre-orders coming on April 1st. By the way, pre-orders will be at a discounted rate before the official launch!

Mar 4, 2021 • 32min
Your Brain Is Like a Muscle: How to Sharpen Your Cognitive Skills, and Improve Mental Health With Joshua Campbell
This week I dive into leveling up your cognitive skills and mental health with Joshua Campbell, a forensic investigator, and cognition coach who understands the metrics in brain behavior and advancements using natural strategies. We discuss training the brain as a muscle and the specific cognitive skills that people are struggling with, especially during the pandemic, and why. We also talk about the importance of nutrition and supplementation for proper brain functioning. We also talk about: Quantifying yourself The future of mental health The health benefits of mushrooms Resources: Email: cognitioncampbell@gmail.com Instagram @yardiejosh For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Join my Emfies pre-order waitlist Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: Emfies are EMF-protecting, anti-bacterial, cute, and comfy underwear made for women by women. Join the waitlist now for pre-orders coming on April 1st. By the way, pre-orders will be at a discounted rate before the official launch!

Feb 24, 2021 • 39min
Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and the Business of Giving Back With Braeden Pauls From Fum
Today we're talking all things essential oils, inhalers, and conscious business practices. We dive into the research behind essential oils, common misconceptions and myths, and where to start if you've never tried them. Braeden is the founder and CEO of Füm, the natural aromatherapy company that helps thousands of customers around the world create positive habits. Füm is based in Canada and sustainably manufactures wooden inhalers to boost energy, performance, relaxation, and even quitting smoking. We also talk about: Giving back in business and philanthrocapitalism How essential oils work The benefits of aromatherapy Resources: Fum website Instagram @breathefum For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Join my Emfies pre-order wait list Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: Fum Essential oil inhaler: use my discount code "brittany10" for 10% off through here. Emfies are EMF-protecting, anti-bacterial, cute, and comfy underwear made for women by women. Join the pre-order waitlist, as there will be limited quantity to start!

Feb 18, 2021 • 1h 5min
Transform Your Life Through Consciousness, Awareness and Trauma Healing, and a Short Guided Exercise With Blaise Kennedy
Today's episode is all about raising our consciousness and awareness to transform our day-to-day lives and perspective. We focus on the benefits of becoming more aware and how to incorporate this easily into our daily routines with spiritual teacher and somatic therapist Blaise Kennedy. Blaise explains to us that by learning to shift our focus to the experience of being, you can release the contracted and stuck parts of yourself so that you can live with more flow, creativity, and empowerment. We also talk about: Healing past trauma effectively The collective traumatized level of consciousness we're experiencing A live short guided awareness exercise Resources: Blaise Kennedy Website: https://www.blaisekennedy.com/ Instagram @thislife.blaise For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Join my Emfies pre-order wait list Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: Fum Essential oil inhaler: use my discount code "brittany10" for 10% off through here. Emfies are EMF-protecting, anti-bacterial, cute, and comfy underwear made for women by women. Join the pre-order waitlist, as there will be limited quantity to start!

Feb 12, 2021 • 36min
Are Ayahuasca Retreats Just a Fad? Plant Medicine, Mushrooms, Psychedelic Retreats, and Our Mental Health With Jonathan de Potter of Behold Retreats
In this episode, we dive into psychedelics and plant medicine with Jonathan De Potter, founder of Behold Retreats. He teaches how to elevate yourself using plant medicine during retreats around the world. We dive into the use of medicinal mushrooms, Ayahuasca, and other plant medicines, which create hallucinations that can be very healing for both the body and mind. We also talk about: Typical experiences during plant medicine retreats Why they have become so popular How to use plant medicine safely The profound impact it can have on mental health Resources: Behold Retreats Website: https://www.behold-retreats.com/ Instagram @behold_retreats For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Join my Emfies pre-order wait list Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: Fum Essential oil inhaler: use my discount code "brittany10" for 10% off through here. Emfies are EMF-protecting, anti-bacterial, cute, and comfy underwear made for women by women. Join the pre-order waitlist, as there will be limited quantity to start!

Feb 4, 2021 • 34min
Get More Done in 8 Hours Than Most Do in a Week, Brain Fog and Sleep Hacks for Entrepreneurs With Tanessa Shears
In this episode, we have Tanessa Shears joining us to explain precisely how we can achieve more in eight hours than most people do in a week. She breaks down what causes brain fog, why it's so common, and we can go about managing it. Tanessa is a health consultant that helps entrepreneurs scale their business by optimizing their health, focus & productivity with science and biohacking. Her passion is working closely with business owners to implement effective sleep, nutrition, workflow, and stress management strategies. We also talk about: The importance of sleep and my sleep routine How new moms can better manage their sleep The magnitude of our mindset and its impacts The role of personalized health Resources: Website: http://www.tanessashears.com/ Instagram @tanessashears For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Baked Paleo Granola freebie Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Today's Sponsors: Fum Essential oil inhaler: use my discount code "brittany10" for 10% off through here.

Jan 28, 2021 • 39min
Bring Your Body Back to Nature, Eating Raw Dairy and Wim Hof Breathing with Ian Hart
Today, I have Ian hart on the podcast, as we discuss all things biohacking, nutrient-dense foods, and bringing our bodies back to nature. Ian Hart has worked professionally in the health and fitness industry for more than 14 years and is the best selling author of Healing Hacks. He is the creator of EarthFIT Training Systems, designed to transform people's health and fitness effectively. He is also the creator of Back Pain Relief4Life, an internationally successful back pain relief program. Ian owns a treehouse in Costa Rica, where he hosts transformational Wim Hof Method retreats as a Wim Hof Method Instructor. We dive into breathwork and the benefits of Wim Hof breathing long-term. We also talk about: Healing for autistic children Castor oil The war on raw dairy Homemade yogurt Resources: Healing Hacks book Back Pain Relief4Life back relief program Instagram: @ianrhart For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Baked Paleo Granola freebie Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play

Jan 13, 2021 • 41min
How Does AI Impact Our Health? The Role of Wearable Technology to Optimize Our Sleep, Stress, and Nutrition with Dr. Greg Wells
This week on the podcast, I dive into a new topic that is very popular in the biohacking world but something I haven't discussed yet. We're talking all things artificial intelligence (AI) with Dr. Greg Wells. Not only the impacts today, but in the future as well. Dr. Greg Wells is a scientist and physiologist and created the holistic health app VIIVIO, the world’s most sophisticated human performance app available today. We talk about using our intuition versus quantitative data from AI and how to balance both. We also dive into the role of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on our health and discuss my new side business of developing EMF-blocking underwear for women. We also talk about: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and stress Alcohol and cannabis impacting heart health and sleep Helpful lifestyle practices for optimal health Resources: VIIVIO app Dr. Greg Wells Instagram: @drgregwells For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Baked Paleo Granola freebie Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play

Dec 16, 2020 • 37min
How to Hack Your Stress and Productivity for Busy Professionals With Manoli Lagos of the Living Fuel
This week is all about hacking stress for all you busy professionals to increase productivity, creativity, and support your health long-term. I chat with Manoli Lagos, the founder of The Living Fuel, an NYC-based wellness consulting company. He focuses on developing custom wellness programs designed to get employees healthy and cut down on healthcare costs. He also works with professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and families to optimize their lives through nutrition, sleep, movement, and sustainable change. We also talk about: Biohacks for sleep Optimal nutrition for professionals Balancing career and health Resources: The Living Fuel Instagram: @thelivingfuel For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram Facebook Become A Client Free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play