Biohacking with Brittany

This special episode is dedicated to all of the mothers out there, the current mothers, the mothers-to-be, and women trying to get pregnant. Forrest Smith is the CEO and co-founder of Kineon Labs. Kineon Labs (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) specializes in developing advanced red light therapy devices for home use, focusing on enhancing health and wellness through photobiomodulation. We dive deep into the innovative world of photobiomodulation (PBM) and its transformative effects on women’s health. We also explore groundbreaking research and real-life applications of PBM therapy, particularly focusing on its benefits for fertility, pregnancy, endometriosis, menopause and more. We talk about: 03:00 - The benefits of photobiomodulation for fertility 07:00 - How Kineon works on a cellular level 09:30 - How photobiomodulation can help with endometriosis 15:30 - How often you should do red light therapy for best results 19:00 - Photobiomodulation for help with pregnancy body pains 26:00 - Benefits of using photobiomodulation for postpartum 32:00 - Photobiomodulation benefits for menopausal women 36:00 - Remote photobiomodulation for gut and brain health 39:00 - How photobiomodulation helps the vaginal microbiome 46:00 - The future for Kineon and their upcoming products for women Sponsors: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount! Resources: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Kineon’s website use code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In this solo episode I share my first trimester biohacks that helped my mind and body adapt and thrive during pregnancy. I cover everything from the importance of mental resilience through cold dips and tailored supplementation, to minimizing tech exposure and enhancing prenatal nutrition. Plus, I emphasized holistic practices, like using affirmations for deepening maternal bonds, and practical tips for healthier living environments. I talk about: 01:20 - Episode on my first trimester experience 11:50 - The first trimester is just a phase along with its discomforts 15:00 - Cold therapy for building mental resiliency 22:00 - The book: Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You're Meant to Have 30:00 - Supplementing unhealthy food with healthy fats and proteins 38:00 - Drinking cacao tea during pregnancy 43:00 - Taking a break from exercising and incorporating movement everyday 46:00 - Dealing with nausea: What helped and what did not - LMNT electrolytes 49:30 - Supplements that helped: Needed code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Fatty15 58:00 - Environment biohacks: taking naps, white noise machine, Eight Sleep code: BRITTANY 1:02:00 - For blocking EMF: Juunaday code: BRITTANY, Leela Quantum Tech 1:06:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth Sponsors: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to Neurohacker for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Resources: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Dive into the icy journey with Joshua Church, co-founder of Edge Theory Labs. Joshua shares his powerful journey from chronic pain to peak wellness through cold immersion therapy. We talk about the Edge Tub, an ice-less innovation in home cold therapy. We also discuss the profound mental and physical benefits of cold exposure and the new Edge app, designed to support those exploring cold water immersion benefits. We talk about: 12:30 - Joshua’s story: Living with chronic pain and seeking alternative modalities of healing 17:00 - How Joshua started loving cold therapy from hating it before 25:00 - Cold therapy methods: Cold showers, ice baths, cryotherapy, and others 37:00 - Edge Theory Labs’ three-stage approach to cold water immersion to help beginners get started 41:00 - Timings in cold therapy: What happens in the first seconds and when you get the benefits 45:00 - Conquering your fears and your state of mind through cold therapy 49:00 - How Joshua practices cold therapy 53:00 - The power of vocalizing during cold therapy 56:00 - The Edge app: Guided sessions and community connection for cold water immersion, breathwork and heat therapy Sponsors: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save. Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel! Resources: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Joshua Church’s Instagram Edge Theory Lab’s website and Instagram Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom. I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importance of early midwife applications, the invaluable support from doulas, and demystified first trimester sex. Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you're expecting, planning to be, or simply curious about the journey, this episode has something for you. We talk about: Baby Steps courseThe Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth Sponsors: GlycanageBiOptimizers supplements Resources: Baby Steps Course today!Hormone Balancing Chocolatestorefront Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

My incredible guest, Edit B Kiss, shared her journey from a petroleum engineering background to becoming a Reiki master, revealing how holistic therapy radically reshaped not only her health but her entire life. We talked about the profound impacts of meditation, the importance of dietary changes, and how to tackle core traumas to reach true mental resilience. We also explore the science behind meditation and hypnotherapy, and how they can lead to an enriched life. We talk about: Sponsors: MimioBiOptimizers supplements Resources: Baby Steps Course today!Hormone Balancing ChocolatestorefrontwebsiteInstagramYouTube channel Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, discusses his personal battle with severe colitis and how he conquered it using a holistic approach. We explore the vital role of personalized healthcare in managing Crohn's disease, colitis, and irritable bowel disease. Dane details his journey to recovery through natural remedies, nutrition, and mindset changes, and introduces his SHIELD program, which supports those with chronic conditions through coaching, education, and lifestyle modifications. We talk about: The SHIELD program Sponsors: neurohacker.com/BRITTANYLeela Quantum Tech Resources: Baby Steps Course today!Hormone Balancing Chocolatestorefront60 Day Healing JournalwebsiteInstagram Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

Welcome to an empowering journey into women's health and the magic of Yoni mapping with my guest, Jules Alma. We discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for practices like Yoni mapping and the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing it provides, not just for individuals, but also for couples seeking to deepen their intimacy and understanding. Jules Alma is a passionate menstrual coach and doula with a specialization in home and free births, utilizing practices like Yoni mapping to empower women's health and wellness. We talk about: Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth Sponsors: MimioBiOptimizers supplements Resources: Baby Steps Course today!Hormone Balancing Chocolatestorefrontwebsite Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this solo episode, I share the intimate details of my road to motherhood, from the success of getting pregnant on the very first try despite PCOS, to my holistic approach to this pregnancy, and why I've designed a non-toxic baby registry. I also discussed the launch of my Baby Steps Protocol aimed at optimizing preconception health. We talk about: Sponsors: BiOptimizers supplements Resources: Baby Steps Course today!Hormone Balancing Chocolatestorefront Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

This episode features expert guest Martha Carlin, CEO of the Bio Collective and BiotiQuest. From discussing groundbreaking probiotics to the environmental impacts on our health, we uncover the critical connections between our internal microbiome and our overall well-being. We also touch upon the importance of our food choices, cooking practices, and the use of probiotics, including their transgenerational effects and their intricate relationship with conditions like Parkinson's, acne, and eczema. We talk about: Baby Steps Course Sponsors: MimioLeela Quantum Tech Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing ChocolatestorefrontBiotiQuestYouTube channel Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

I had the pleasure of discussing the secrets to vibrant aging and living well beyond the century mark with industry trailblazer, Chris Burres - co-owner of SES Research Inc. We explored the impact of the "age defiant" ESS60 molecule on longevity, and even discussed its benefits for pets. We also debunked the myths on aging, unwrapped powerful mindset shifts necessary for a thriving life at any age, and discussed how to maximize your years with wisdom from the forefront of longevity research. We talk about: InstagramLive Longer and Better Sponsors: BiOptimizers supplementsEbb and Flow Cycle Guide Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefrontwebsite Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this game-changing episode with Holly Copeland - a master of meditation, sound healing, and breathwork - we explore the limitless nature of awareness and the journey to an awakened mind. We tackle the real-world challenges of staying connected in our tech-heavy world, discuss transformative experiences with plant medicines, and share everyday biohacking tips to reconnect you with the earth's healing frequencies. We talk about: Red light therapy Sponsors: neurohacker.com/BRITTANYMimio Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefrontwebsite Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this episode, the incredible Hannah Went, epigenetics trailblazer and co-founder of TruDiagnostic, guides us through the groundbreaking field of epigenetics. We discussed how TruDiagnostic's innovative testing paints a vivid picture of your biological age, revealing the profound influence of lifestyle choices. From diet to sleep, every decision you make can write or rewrite your health story. We also explored advanced therapies, the role of stressors like pregnancy on biological aging, and the potential of personalized medicine. Remember, your DNA is not your destiny — take the driver's seat of your health and unlock the secrets to longevity. We talk about: Sponsors: BiOptimizers supplementsMimio Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing ChocolatestorefrontwebsiteInstagram Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this episode, I discuss how emotional traumas manifest in our bodies and why self-love and intuition are your most potent healing tools with my incredible guest, Katie Beecher—a renowned medical and emotional intuitive, counselor, and author of Heal from Within: A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness. We unpacked the complexities of modern health care, advocating for a tailored approach and the critical role alternative therapies play in holistic well-being. Whether it's transforming your relationship with food or navigating life's monumental challenges, this episode underscored the transformative power of tuning into our bodies' messages. We talk about: Sponsors: Leela Quantum TechEbb and Flow Cycle Guide Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefrontwebsite Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

We take a deep dive into the complex world of skincare with our esteemed guest, Danny Neifert, founder of Skin Harmonics, and a master extractor with over three decades of experience in holistic skin treatments. Danny enlightens us on the essential elements of skin health, including hydration, barrier restoration, and optimal blood flow for healing. We also tackle the murky waters of the skincare industry and shedding light on the often overlooked environmental impacts of skincare products. Danny champions the idea of "slow skincare," urging us towards simplicity and away from mainstream, aggressive treatments that dominate the skincare market. We talk about: Sponsors: neurohacker.com/BRITTANYBiOptimizers supplements Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefrontwebsite Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this episode, salt therapy expert Leo Tonkin, CEO of Salt Chamber, unravels the mysteries of salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, and how this ancient practice is making waves in modern wellness spaces. Get ready to learn how salt isn't just for seasoning; it's a therapy that supports respiratory and skin health, with a rich history stemming from Eastern European salt mines. We talk about: Sponsors: Ebb and Flow Cycle GuideLeela Quantum Tech Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefrontwebsitesaltchamberinc.comSalt Therapy Home Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this episode, I had a transformative conversation with Kathleen Harmeston, a seasoned business advisor who overcame pancreatic atrophy through holistic healing practices. We explored her journey, the pivotal role of stress in health challenges, her proactive approach to menopause, and her experience with Reiki and microdosing for healing and resilience. Kathleen's wisdom and insights will inspire you to embrace a holistic approach to health and wellness. We talk about: Sponsors: Ebb and Flow Cycle GuideBiOptimizers supplements Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing ChocolatestorefrontwebsiteLinkedIn Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In this episode, Angela Foster, award-winning Nutritionist and founder of the Female Biohacker Collective, unravels the mysteries behind hormone imbalances, weight fluctuations, fatigue, and anxiety. She highlights the power of proactive health strategies in perimenopause and menopause, and optimizing our metabolism and stress levels. We also touch on how pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sleep deprivation affect women's health decisions, alongside the empowering role of the Female Biohacker Collective in fostering community and wellness. We talk about: course Sponsors: Ebb and Flow Cycle GuideLeela Quantum Tech Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing ChocolatestorefrontFemale Biohacker CollectivewebsiteInstagrampodcastquiz Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

This episode dives deep into exercise guaranteed to turbocharge your health and fitness - from the rejuvenating power of cold water exposure and sauna benefits, to the futuristic vibes of electrical muscle stimulation and whole-body vibration. I also touched on the mental health miracles triggered by regular physical activity and discussed the benefits of different exercises for your wellness. It's all about mixing up intensities and listening to your body for a happier, healthier you. Have questions or seek product links? Reach out to me on Instagram. We talk about: stretching episodeInfrared sauna blanket Sponsors: BiOptimizers supplements Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefront Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts

In part two of my nutrition series, I delve deeper into the essentials of a balanced diet—highlighting fruits, vegetables, berries, essential fats, nuts, seeds, legumes, and the mystical realm of fungi. Focused on the benefits of choosing high-quality, organic options, I share practical advice on which ones to favor and which to avoid. I also discuss alcohol consumption, emphasizing moderation and conscious decision-making for a healthier lifestyle. We talk about: Clean 15Dirty dozen Sponsors: BiOptimizers supplementsLeela Quantum Tech Resources: preconception health courseTry my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Optimizing nutrition podcast part 1 Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In this first episode of my two-part nutrition series, I dive deep into the world of foods you should favor and avoid from dairy and grains to spices and sugars. Discover why I transitioned to goat-derived products over raw milk and explore the complex reality behind the global staple of grains. I wrap up with a vibrant discussion on root vegetables, uncovering the nutritional treasures of carrots to sweet potatoes and their vital role in post-workout recovery. We talk about: Sponsors: Bioptimizers supplements Resources: preconception health courseHormone Balancing Chocolatestorefront Let’s Connect: InstagramTikTokFacebookShopSpotify, Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts