Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

In this episode, we sit down with Amber Romaniuk for a deep dive into the numerous root causes of emotional eating. She discusses how the food industry has shaped our behaviors by promoting highly processed, dopamine-driven foods that hijack our brain’s reward pathways and keep us stuck in cycles of craving, guilt, and restriction. Amber highlights the role of dopamine in these patterns, showing how food becomes a quick emotional fix and how disrupted hormones, gut health, and blood-sugar balance can intensify cravings. She offers practical steps for healing, including building awareness around emotional vs. physical hunger, stabilizing blood sugar with nourishing foods, supporting digestion and hormones, and cultivating safety and self-trust instead of restriction or shame. Addressing food addiction, she emphasizes compassion, mindset work, and non-food coping tools to break binge-and-restrict loops. She also shares her insights into the use of GLP-1 medications, as well as more information about her Body Freedom Program, which helps women release diet culture, heal their relationship with food, balance hormones and digestion, and create lasting “body safety” through mindset shifts, nutrition, and emotional healing—all aimed at achieving freedom from food obsession and reconnecting with the body’s innate wisdom.Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food.She does this through addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades, that they haven’t been able to break.Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has 2+ million downloads, over 600 episodes and is listened to in over 90 countries.Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods, and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. She also dismantled her deep limiting beliefs and behaviors keeping her stuck in the same looping patterns.Now she helps others achieve the biggest healing miracles of Body FreedomTM so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!1:40 Amber Romaniuk’s Bio2:11 Welcome her to the show!3:09 Her turning point9:34 Influence from the food industry11:52 Impact of childhood on eating behaviors13:44 Numbing out with food15:20 Renee’s journey with food19:39 Low Dopamine25:58 Food disorders in men27:28 The Kardashian influence30:04 Intuition & discernment for self-healing32:58 *MIMIO HEALTH*34:49 The downsides of GLP-1s39:45 Food addiction & Perimenopause49:02 Body positivity movement52:22 Her morning routine advice57:42 Body Freedom Program1:00:20 Where to find her1:01:06 Her final piece of advice1:01:44 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:*MIMIO HEALTH - code: biohackerbabes to save 20%WebsiteBody Freedom ProgramNo Sugar Coating PodcastInstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this illuminating episode, we sit down with Dr. Paul Barrattiero, founder of Echo Water, to explore how hydrogen-rich water can transform the gut and simplify the entire healing process. Our bodies are designed to produce hydrogen naturally, but thanks to stress, toxins, and modern diets, that ability often shuts down. Dr. Paul explains how drinking hydrogen water helps restore this missing function — changing the electrical voltage of the gut and signaling the body to repair itself.Dr. Paul Barrattiero is a pioneering advocate for molecular hydrogen therapy with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. As the founder of Echo Water, he has also held C-level executive positions at prominent wellness companies. His career is marked by a commitment to advancing the benefits of hydrogen therapy and holistic health solutions. Paul created the Echo Water Hydrogen System designed to harness the power of hydrogen water to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation—key contributors to many chronic diseases. Echo Water now offers a range of products dedicated to supporting detoxification, cognitive function, immune health, and gut recovery. In addition to his work with Echo Water, Paul is also the visionary behind LumaNova, a groundbreaking company focused on light therapy for wellness. With a range of products, including the LumaNova Vitamin D Light™, Paul is bringing scientifically backed light therapy into homes and wellness centers. LumaNova's mission is to help individuals improve mood, sleep, and overall well-being by tapping into the regenerative power of light—one of the most effective, natural tools for improving health and vitality. SHOW NOTES:0:40 Welcome to the podcast!3:45 Dr. Paul Barratiero’s Bio4:52 Welcome him to the show!5:51 What’s new in hydrogen research?7:33 Benefits of new Echo flask8:32 Difference between hydrogen & regular water11:58 Humid & fulvic acids vs hydrogen13:06 How to fix gut issues 17:45 Do we need hydrogen forever?19:04 Vitamin D & Red light21:24 Mitochondria & athletic recovery26:24 What kind of water to put in Echo30:53 Eating in Italy vs US34:56 Quality of hydrogen products39:06 Hydrogen prebiotic mix43:08 Echo water products48:24 Hydrogen as an antioxidant signal50:36 H. Pylori & SIBO52:08 Fasting with hydrogen54:43 Hydrogen & menstrual cycle issues57:32 Studies on female hormones58:59 Testosterone and weight gain1:00:05 Echo hydrogen bath unit1:05:40 His finale piece of advice1:07:59 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: echowater.com - Save 10% with code: BIOHACKERBABESInstagramFacebookTikTokTwitterYouTubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we’re busting some of the biggest health myths that just won’t die. From cholesterol and snacking to intermittent fasting, cortisol, and even the sun — we’re breaking down what’s really true (and what’s just outdated wellness propaganda).We dive into the science, the context, and the nuance that most headlines miss — because your body deserves more than clickbait advice. You’ll learn why cholesterol isn’t the villain it’s been made out to be, why your metabolism doesn’t need constant snacks to stay “fired up,” how cortisol is actually your ally, and why the sun isn’t your enemy after all.If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting nutrition or wellness info online, this episode is your clarity moment. Tune in as we unpack the myths, share what the latest research really says, and help you see your health from a more holistic, functional lens.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!1:55 Are eggs bad for you?5:10 Underlying causes of high LDL8:49 Genetic factors for cholesterol10:15 Health benefits of eggs11:35 Cholesterol ranges16:30 Snacking for metabolism22:07 Intermittent Fasting25:55 Definition of fasting27:56 The role of cortisol in health31:13 Testing & monitoring cortisol37:55 Is the sun dangerous?42:14 Internal sunscreen44:29 Benefits of light signaling49:03 Upcoming events!50:27 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Ben Greenfield Cardiovascular PodcastDr Berg’s PodcastCGM - Levels Health or Lingo - code: biohackerbabesMimio - code: BIOHACKERBABESSun PowderHack Your Health - Tampa, Florida - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this powerful, myth-busting conversation, we dive deep with Dr. Mariza Snyder, the powerhouse voice redefining women’s midlife health, to expose what’s really going on during perimenopause—and how to thrive through it. From hormonal chaos and stubborn belly fat to mood swings and metabolic slowdowns, Dr. Mariza breaks down the science, shares the top labs to run before starting BHRT, and reveals why gut health and GLP-1s hold the keys to hormone harmony. Her upcoming book, The Perimenopause Revolution (Hay House, 2025), is the ultimate roadmap for turning this transition into your most energized and empowered chapter yet.Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience of over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she’s a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause, and metabolic health. SHOW NOTES:0:40 Welcome to the show!4:09 Dr. Mariza’s Bio4:52 Welcome her to the podcast!7:35 Signs & symptoms of Perimenopause11:38 3 things to track13:55 Honoring hormonal fluctuations15:57 Lab work Dr. Mariza loves18:16 Belly fat and gut microbiome changes21:28 GLP-1s & Perimenopause22:45 Starting BHRT30:55 Dangers of not testing34:11 Assessing the individual38:11 * TROSCRIPTIONS *39:16 Dosing Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone50:08 Re-testing for BHRT51:49 Synthetic vs bioidentical estrogen1:03:18 Being a healthy host1:05:57 Her new book: Perimenopause Solution1:09:14 Her final piece of advice1:10:51 Where to find her1:11:47 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:WebsiteBOOK PRE-ORDERFB: @drmarizasnyderIG: @drmarizaYouTubePodcastTroscriptions - code: biohackerbabes to save 10%Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join us for this conversation with Matthew Coffman, where we dive into the powerful insights offered by Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and how it compares to standard serum testing. He explains the critical role minerals play in energy, detoxification, mental health, and chronic illness, touching on topics like electrolyte powders, vegetarian diets, sodium-potassium imbalances, and heavy metal toxicity. The conversation also covers oxidation types, the impact of alcohol and infections like parasites and SIBO on mineral levels, and the importance of tailored supplementation. Matthew also shares his personal healing journey, insights on children’s mineral needs, and thoughts on fulvic/humic acids.Matthew Coffman is not your conventional health guru or biohacking enthusiast; his path into the world of integrative health was paved by personal adversity. In 2018, his health took a nosedive, catapulting him into a realm where conventional medicine fell short. This crisis became his catalyst, transforming him into a recognized authority in mineral nutritional balancing and an advanced practitioner of Kambo therapy.Matthew's work extends beyond the individual; he is part-owner of Valence Nutraceuticals, a pioneering supplement brand that marries the visionary insights of Dr. Hans Napier with the foundational work of Dr. Paul Eck. Together, they're not just tweaking, but rather revolutionizing the approach to mineral balancing, offering tailored solutions for optimal health in the modern age.As the host of the Integrative Thoughts Podcast, he bridges the gap between the esoteric and the empirical, sharing transformative knowledge with a global audience eager for alternatives to the one-size-fits-all medical model. His podcast is not just about healing; it's about empowerment, providing listeners with the tools to navigate their own health journeys.SHOW NOTES:0:42 Welcome to the podcast2:33 Matthew Coffman’s Bio3:19 Welcome him to the show!3:52 HTMA vs Serum testing7:54 The importance of minerals10:37 Electrolyte powders12:40 How to supplement per test results15:38 Vegetarian diets & minerals deficiencies16:52 Calcium & Copper 20:08 High excretion rates & Heavy Metals24:55 Oligoscan Testing32:03 Fast vs Slow Oxidation39:34 *Align Mat*44:49 Detoxing alcohol42:39 Heavy metals, Parasites, Yeast & SIBO46:38 The war on Zinc50:23 Matt’s healing journey54:33 Fulvic & Humid acids56:31 Mood & mental health59:21 Minerals in kids1:06:31 Where to find him1:08:35 Paraxanthine & Coffee1:10:36 His final piece of advice1:12:28 Thank for tuning in!RESOURCES:www.integrativethoughts.comIG: @integrativemattValence NutraceuticalsAlign Mat - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES to save $250Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Tyler Panzner, a Ph.D. scientist specializing in pharmacology and personalized medicine, shares insights on supplement efficacy. He highlights the common misunderstandings around supplement interactions and how genetics influence individual responses. The discussion includes the implications of GLP-1 drugs, the risks of blanket supplement dosing, and the importance of cross-referencing genetics with lab results. Plus, Tyler offers practical tips for boosting BDNF naturally and advises on reducing microplastic exposure for better health.

In this “Just the Babes” episode, we’re diving into the latest health headlines regarding GLP-1s & Ozempic teeth, microplastics, "Soft Clubbing", and Gen Z's alcohol downtrend. We share some of the biohacks we’ve been experimenting with lately, and also open up about surgery and injury recovery—what’s been working, what hasn’t, and the lessons we’re learning along the way. While we love exploring new tools and tech, we keep coming back to the reminder that the best biohacks are free, simple, and accessible to everyone. Think sunlight, breath, sleep, movement, and hydration—these are the true foundations that make everything else work better. We break down how these practices show up in our own lives and why they’re essential for long-term resilience and vitality.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the show!3:24 Alcohol consumption5:59 Better mocktails8:24 “Soft Clubbing”11:45 Microplastics15:34 Renee’s travel tips17:44 Ozempic teeth21:12 Support while on a GLP-122:42 Renee’s surgery recovery28:32 Peptides for healing30:48 Lauren’s injury recovery37:00 HRV Biofeedback38:31 Our top biohacks for you40:08 Grounding shoes42:19 Sun exposure44:22 Sleep hygiene51:29 Fasting54:10 Exercise vs Movement56:21 Upcoming Events56:49 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:New Brew - code: BHBABES24Mycology PsychologyOptimal HRV (HRV Biofeedback)Eight Sleep - code: BIOHACKERBABESMimio - code: BIOHACKERBABESEp 304: Sober Lifestyle with Amanda KudaEp 301: Mimio Fasting with Dr. Chris RhodesEVENTS:Ultimate Wellness in Miami, FL - code: BIOHACKERBABESHealthspan Summit in Los Angeles, CA - code: BIOHACKERBABESHack Your Health in Tampa, FL - code: BIOHACKERBABESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Meenal Agarwal, a board-certified optometrist and founder of multiple clinics, shares her expertise on eye health and vision preservation. She discusses the dangers of excessive screen time and its role in increasing childhood myopia. Dr. Agarwal introduces the 20-20-20 rule for alleviating digital eye strain and emphasizes the importance of nutrition for eye strength. She also addresses common myths about prescription glasses and offers insights on LASIK, cataracts, and the link between vision loss and cognitive decline.

In this engaging conversation, Charles Mayfield, founder of Farrow Skincare and regenerative farmer, reveals the skin-nourishing benefits of lard and tallow. He passionately advocates for regenerative agriculture and its impact on food quality and skincare. Charles shares insights on minimal skincare routines, emphasizing the importance of natural fats over harsh chemicals. He also addresses the hidden dangers in common beauty products and promotes a holistic approach to skin health that intertwines diet, environment, and mindful practices.

Join us for this conversation with Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, where she shares her expertise on the often-overlooked topic of pelvic floor health. She explains the root causes of pelvic dysfunction and why it affects far more people than just mothers, highlighting the importance of awareness and proactive care for both men and women. Kim dives into common challenges such as pelvic floor pain and incontinence, offering practical strategies to address them and improve overall quality of life. She also introduces her signature Buff Muff Method, a program designed to strengthen and restore pelvic floor function in an approachable and effective way. This empowering conversation sheds light on an essential aspect of health that is rarely discussed, encouraging listeners to take charge of their pelvic wellness.Kim Vopni is a certified fitness professional and menopause support practitioner known as The Vagina Coach. She became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health after the birth of her first child over 20 years ago. Kim is a sought-after speaker, a women’s health educator and the author of 3 books. Kim also certifies other fitness and movement professionals to work with women with core and pelvic floor challenges through her Buff Muff Method Practitioner Certification.SHOW NOTES:0:40 Welcome to the show!2:40 About Kim Vopni3:04 Welcome her to the podcast!3:53 What we’re missing about pelvic floor health6:52 The right questions to ask women11:03 Root causes of pelvic floor dysfunction15:00 “Just in case” pee18:21 How to reduce the urge21:58 Statistics on incontinence27:16 Who is at the highest risk29:25 Vulvodynia & Pelvic floor pain31:35 Breathing for urination32:44 *ALIGN MAT*34:25 Where to start!38:06 Connection between low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction39:24 Pelvic wands & other devices49:08 Diastasis Recti & musculature58:08 The Buff Muff Method1:01:41 Myths about estrogen1:05:22 Where to find her1:06:55 Her final piece of adviceRESOURCES:www.vaginacoach.comBuff Muff MethodInstagramFacebookPelvicglobal.comALIGN MAT - Discount code: biohackerbabesPUORI - Discount code: biohackerbabesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands