Biohacking with Brittany

In this milestone solo, I get honest about 400 episodes of creating, growing into a new interviewing style, why "longevity for women" feels truer than "biohacking," building a member community, launching a Costa Rica retreat, and taking my family on a four-country health-scouting trip. Listen if you want practical momentum: to see how tiny daily health choices compound, hear the real behind-the-scenes of a women-first wellness brand, and get early insight on the show's rebrand and upcoming retreats/community. I TALK ABOUT:  00:30 - Gratitude + why this solo milestone matters 04:20 - Tech evolution: Zencastr → Zoom → Riverside and YouTube 06:35 - Cadence, hosting on Libsyn, and rethinking ads baked into episodes 08:40 - Showing up > perfection: How repetition improved interviewing confidence 09:30 - Ditching rigid scripts for organic, critical-thinking conversations (and better guest feedback) 14:25 - Why micro-habits matter: "Every glass of mineral water counts" 18:45 - Pitching "intimidating" dream guests and realizing they're human too 20:20 - Motherhood perspective shifts: Canceling when childcare falls through, protecting energy 25:40 - The 2026 move: From "biohacking" (how) to "longevity" (why) in women's health 32:45 - The new private member community and guest mini-pods that answer your questions 35:30 - My Costa Rica retreat: Workshops, breathwork, IVs—and optional exosomes/stem cells at the spa 39:15 - Our four-month family trip: Panama → Nicaragua → Costa Rica → Mexico—scouting healthy living spots RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Ian Clark, founder and CEO of Activation Products (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks why iodine sits at the center of metabolic health, thyroid function, and oral ecology — and how simple mineral habits can shift energy, hormones, teeth and gums, and even pregnancy outcomes.  We dive into iodine vs iodide, receptor "blockers" like fluoride and chlorine, Solaris for the mouth, and how to build results-driven routines without overwhelm. This episode is perfect for busy moms and women who want simple, pregnancy-smart mineral habits to boost thyroid energy, clear brain fog, and strengthen teeth and gums—without complex stacks or overwhelm. WE TALK ABOUT:  07:40 - Why iodine is important for your health 11:35 - Iodine vs. iodide and the form your body actually uses 15:40 - Pregnancy and postpartum priorities for iodine sufficiency 16:45 - The surprising story behind today's low iodine RDA 27:55 - Beating plaque at home with a minimalist mineral routine 39:50 - Minerals as root-cause medicine: Iodine, magnesium, selenium 46:10 - Mom-proof health shifts: Tiny habits, big wins 50:35 - Start-here essentials: A simple, affordable mineral toolkit 59:00 - Daily practices for maintaining "perfect health" biomarkers SPONSORS: Feeling bloated, tired, or hormonally off? Try BiOptimizers — supplements that actually absorb and work for women's health. Get 15% off at bioptimizers.com/biohackingbrittany with code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Activation Products' website (get 15% discount with code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) Ian Clark's Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Board-certified internal medicine physician and health-optimization specialist Dr. Scott Sherr talks about parenting with presence, nervous-system regulation, mitochondrial health, and when methylene blue actually makes sense.  We get practical about small, sustainable changes (especially for exhausted parents), alcohol and GABA, and why looking at your "holobiont" beats one-size-fits-all wellness. Listen if you want practical, parent-friendly strategies to protect your energy, model healthy habits for your kids and partner, and create a calmer baseline before relying on tech or supplements. WE TALK ABOUT:  05:00 - What "health optimization" really means vs. disease care 08:10 - Balancing work, partnership, and nervous-system regulation 12:35 - Sustainable micro-habits that stick 15:15 - Small changes that create big impact 17:30 - Alcohol, GABA, and the slippery slope of "relaxation" 23:05 - Methylene blue 101 and why mitochondria matter 36:15 - The holobiont lens: Optimize the whole "you," not just symptoms 44:20 - Can we actually measure mitochondrial function yet? 46:40 - When and how to use methylene blue for energy + calm SPONSORS: Feeling bloated, tired, or hormonally off? Try BiOptimizers — supplements that actually absorb and work for women's health. Get 15% off at bioptimizers.com/biohackingbrittany with code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Scott Sherr's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Author and speaker Katherine Rose Woller shares the story behind her memoir Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride - why she ended an engagement two weeks before the wedding, the body signals that told her the truth, and how becoming a mother sharpened her intuition.  We also unpack tools like therapy, EMDR, movement, and mindfulness, plus how to support a friend in a troubling relationship with compassion and not pressure. WE TALK ABOUT:  05:25 - Katherine's story: Calling off the wedding two weeks before 12:45 - Distinguishing fear vs. intuition in your body 19:35 - Strengthening your relationship through parenthood 27:40 - How to trust your intuition when change feels scary 30:25 - Grounding tools: Movement, therapy, meditation, journaling 35:05 - Teaching kids intuition and bodily autonomy 40:25 - Modeling self-care so our kids see it and hear it named 45:40 - Taking personal time and handling the guilt 49:35 - Screens, intuition, and parenting in a digital world 52:40 - How to support friends in complicated relationships SPONSORS: Feeling bloated, tired, or hormonally off? Try BiOptimizers — supplements that actually absorb and work for women's health. Get 15% off at bioptimizers.com/biohackingbrittany with code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Katherine Rose Woller's website and Instagram Katherine Rose Woller's book: Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Pediatrician and author Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh breaks down the most heated topics in child health right now: shifting U.S. vaccine policies, genetics and "detox support," Tylenol use in pregnancy, and why rebuilding trust requires honest, nuanced conversations with parents. If you're a proactive, health-curious parent who wants calm, clear guidance for real-world decisions around shots, meds, and immune health, this episode is for you. WE TALK ABOUT:  00:50 - Latest U.S. vaccine-committee news and the hepatitis B newborn debate 03:15 - "Informed choice" over mandates and how Dr. Warsh supports different schedules in practice 10:30 - Cumulative risk and the reasonable question parents ask: "Is it ever too many in one visit?" 12:20 - How to think about risks for vaccines, antibiotics, and even Tylenol 12:55 - Genetics, MTHFR, and whether testing helps you personalize vaccine plans today 15:00 - Low-risk "support" like glutathione or vitamin C, what we actually know, and what's still unknown 15:45 - The future: A true post-vaccine protocol personalized to each child 20:55 - Chronic disease is rising, life expectancy sliding, and why course-correction matters now 22:20 - Tylenol in pregnancy: What the data signals, what it doesn't, and a caution-first approach 36:47 - "Flu season" or "sugar and stress season"? Immune health during the holidays 44:52 - The book: Between a Shot and a Hard Place SPONSORS: Feeling bloated, tired, or hormonally off? Try BiOptimizers — supplements that actually absorb and work for women's health. Get 15% off at bioptimizers.com/biohackingbrittany with code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Joel Gator Warsh's website and Instagram Dr. Joel Gator Warsh's book - Between a Shot and a Hard Place LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Dr. Elina Berglund, particle physicist turned femtech pioneer, unpacks how Natural Cycles (code: BIOHACKING) is transforming women's health through data, wearables, and AI. Dr. Elina shares how her search for a hormone-free birth control method led to creating the world's first FDA-cleared digital contraceptive. Today, Natural Cycles is expanding far beyond fertility — into perimenopause, menopause, and even male contraception research. If you're a modern, health-curious woman who wants to understand your hormones from your first period to menopause — through science you can actually trust — this episode is your roadmap. WE TALK ABOUT:  07:00 – Dr. Elina's journey from CERN physicist to femtech founder 11:30 – How Natural Cycles helps women avoid or plan pregnancy naturally 14:15 – The power and limits of wearables like Oura and the new Natural Cycles Band 24:05 – Postpartum tracking and why breastfeeding moms still need data 29:05 – The perimenopause feature and how temperature reveals hormonal shifts 37:15 – Data privacy, GDPR, and protecting sensitive health data 40:30 – AI innovations and future possibilities for male contraception 45:10 – The importance of fertility education for teens SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Natural Cycles website (code: BIOHACKING) and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Australian biohacker and author Camilla Thompson dives into what it really takes to get well—beyond the gadgets, green juices, and "optimized" routines. We unpack how biohacking is evolving in Australia and New Zealand, why wellness feels elitist, and how to make it more accessible. We also get real about detoxing in a toxic world, the hormonal cost of our environments, and how to find balance between data and intuition in biohacking. If you're a health-curious woman craving grounded wellness—less obsession, more embodiment—this episode is for you. WE TALK ABOUT:  06:40 – Biohacking in Australia: Accessibility, regulation, and cultural gaps 10:30 – Health and food quality in New Zealand vs. Australia 14:10 – The elitism of biohacking and how to democratize it 20:10 – Women, research gaps, and the cost of getting well 24:50 – Camilla's personal story of mold illness and recovery 31:15 – Women's retreats, emotional healing, and slowing down 38:00 – Motherhood, modeling health for kids, and finding balance 48:00 – Hormones, perimenopause, and environmental toxins 54:20 – Detoxing, binders, and realistic biohacks that actually work SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Camilla Thompson's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Tech founder turned health innovator Kirk Ouimet of Phi explains how his team is translating decades of pharma-grade delivery tech into supplements that actually absorb, and pairing it with an AI health assistant designed to keep your data private while spotting issues earlier.  We dig into magnesium timing, iron + vitamin C synergy, menstrual-cycle-aware dosing, and how subjective check-ins plus wearables can guide smarter tweaks over time.  If you want supplements that respect your biology and your budget, this conversation lays out a clear, science-backed path forward. WE TALK ABOUT:  06:25 – Kirk's health journey and why "healthspan" > lifespan 11:55 – "ChatGPT × Apple Health": The Phi app vision and what it means for your care team 16:30 – AI + doctors: From 14-minute visits to true proactive care 20:10 – Building a life-long, portable health record (Phi) you actually control 27:05 – Supplement reality check: forms, dosing, and why most pills miss the bloodstream 31:25 – Introducing Stack: Baseline of 22 essentials; no trend-chasing add-ons 40:05 – Micro-pills, micro-encapsulation, and making nutrients truly absorbable 53:40 – Personalization roadmap: Bead-level dosing by day, cycle, and context 1:01:40 – What "custom daily capsules" could look like  1:05:05 – The next decade: Democratizing biohacking with community-driven trials SPONSORS: Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Kirk Ouimet's website and Instagram Phi website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Meditation coach and "Organically, Jamie" founder Jamie Graber gets real about matrescence, the myth of balance, and how to keep your relationship a team sport after kids.  We unpack mom-guilt, invisible labor, nervous-system regulation, and why presence—not perfection—is the point.  If you're a busy, health-curious mom (or partner) ready to drop mom-guilt, share the mental load, and replace "balance" with seasons—using breathwork and better timing, this episode is for you. WE TALK ABOUT:  05:55 - How motherhood redefines your presence, purpose, and joy 11:20 - Why you should stop chasing balance and practice presence where you are 19:00 - Creating meditations and why focused work blocks matter for moms 16:30 - Why your happiness teaches your child 21:05 - How you and your partner have different mental loads 25:10 - Growing together after the baby 26:50 - Using breath to expand time and compassion in conflict 29:30 - How to check if you trying to be right or have a better moment 38:20 - Teamwork mindset beats tit-for-tat accounting 43:50 - Letting small stuff go + the "dishes" story and what it really means SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Jamie Graber's website and Instagram Shift with Jamie (try it for 7 days free) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Dr. Lori Bouchard, a naturopathic doctor focused on cancer care, shares why more women in their 30s–40s are being diagnosed at late stages - even when they "feel fine" - and exactly how to get ahead of it with annual baselines, smart labs (insulin, A1c, hs-CRP/ESR, homocysteine), detox strategies, fasting, stress regulation, and heat-based therapies. If you're a proactive, health-curious woman, especially a busy mom, who wants a clear, science-backed game plan to catch cancer risk early with smart labs, stress resets, detox, fasting, and sauna, this episode is your playbook. WE TALK ABOUT:  06:00 – The shocking shift in cancer demographics (younger women, later stages) 07:20 – First steps when you're overwhelmed by a new diagnosis 10:45 – Key biomarkers for cancer detection 19:50 – Nervous system as prevention - breathwork, gratitude, grounding 22:40 – How to do a personal health audit 23:40 – "Detox is BS?" Testing reveals what the body still holds onto 26:55 – Sauna & hyperthermia for detox and tumor microenvironments 30:50 – Proactive health strategies for cancer prevention 36:50 – Perfectionism, type-A patterns, and why rest is medicine 44:15 – Teaching kids real-world food literacy and boundaries SPONSORS: Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Lori Bouchard's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Health technologist and science communicator Caitlin Shure (NextSense) joins me to unpack brainwave-measuring earbuds that can both read and change your mental state—starting with sleep.  We dive into why "Gen-1" wearables overwhelm you with charts but don't help you in the moment, how earbud-EEG works (yes, with just three electrodes), the messy truth on EMF fears, and why women—especially moms—need "do-it-for-me" tools, not just dashboards.  This episode is for women—especially busy moms and high-achievers—who want better sleep, calmer days, and science-backed wearables that actually help (not just track). WE TALK ABOUT:  05:00 - Caitlin's origin story: From "not a science person" to neuroscience and science communication 06:20 - Making complex brain science click for everyday life (and why wearables help) 09:55 - Why "one new idea at a time" beats info overload in health education 10:20 - Early neurotech (Muse), then Apple Watch, Oura, CGM—what worked and what didn't 13:20 - Why "wearable must be wearable": Rings, watches, now earbuds near your brain 14:30 - Starting with sleep: The lowest-hanging lever for memory, mood, and cognition 19:40 - Neurons, synchrony, and how three earbud electrodes capture EEG 24:50 - Women's health use-cases: Pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause 29:05 - "Numbers, not judgments": Why NextSense won't label your sleep 'good' or 'bad' 34:30 - What's next: Adaptive Focus and Relaxation sessions (neurofeedback-like audio) 36:30 - Binaural beats: Mixed evidence, likely responders vs non-responders SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. NextSense website and Instagram Caitlin Shure's website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Lindsey Strong joins Brittany to decode how genetics, epigenetics, and key SNPs (think MTHFR, COMT, CYPs, nitric oxide) shape women's hormones, stress, fertility, and recovery - and when peptides might actually help (or not) if you're TTC, pregnant, or breastfeeding.  We break down how to read a genetics report without fear, why no one has "perfect genes," and how to translate SNPs into food, lifestyle, and supplement strategy.  If you're a woman ready to turn your DNA, hormones, and daily habits into a simple, evidence-informed plan - for steadier energy, better cycles, smarter fertility/pregnancy/breastfeeding choices, smoother perimenopause, and clarity on when (or if) peptides make sense - this episode is for you. WE TALK ABOUT:  08:00 - Genetics & women's health basics and why "good/bad genes" is a myth 09:10 - How to read DNA reports; greens, yellows, reds as action guides 15:40 - Why many women's symptoms are "cellular dysfunction," not a tidy diagnosis 27:20 - Cortisol wiring: ACE variants + the "golden" COMT genotype nuance 37:10 - Nitric oxide: Circulation, energy, libido; breath-of-fire and beets 41:40 - Choline at midlife, cognition, lipids; prenatal relevance too 47:10 - Envirotoxins, UGT/glucuronidation, calcium-D-glucarate, and sauna vs supplements 50:00 - Peptides 101 + safety nuance for pregnancy & breastfeeding 55:20 - Favorites: GLP-1/"tirzepatide," MOTS-C, SS-31, Epitalon for receptors/telomeres 59:00 - How to work with a practitioner; testing + peptide education options SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Lindsey Strong's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Caroline Alan, co-founder of Beam Minerals (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks how fulvic and humic minerals re-fuel your cells, calm the nervous system, and fix the "brownout" most women are living in. We explore why modern soil depletion leaves you chronically low, how to test what's really happening inside your cells, the truth about salty electrolytes, and simple daily protocols that actually move the needle. Must-listen if you're juggling work, motherhood, or perimenopause and still battling fatigue, cramps, headaches, or restless nights. WE TALK ABOUT:  00:30 - Caroline's health crash, flatlined adrenals, gut + sinus issues, and the first wins from minerals 02:20 - Dentist-verified gum + tissue changes after two months of minerals 07:05 - Why ratios matter, macro vs trace minerals, and the ecosystem model, not megadoses 18:20 - The limits of RDAs, and why your body, not labels, should set needs 19:50 - Why megadose minerals can backfire on your gut microbiome 25:55 - Testing that reflects intracellular status, and why blood or urine can mislead 33:00 - Salt-based electrolytes, when they help, when they don't, and a gentler swap 38:30 - Period cramps as a depletion signal 40:10 - Fertility, lactation, and mineral voltage for mitochondria dense ovaries 46:10 - Caroline's exact stack for moms and athletes SPONSORS: Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. BEAM Minerals website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Why your nervous system — not your willpower — is the key to healing stress, burnout, and sleep struggles. This week, I'm joined by Povilas Sabaliauskas, CEO and co-founder of Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to talk about how regulating the vagus nerve can change the way we respond to stress, burnout, and even sleep struggles. We explore how Povilas' journey led to creating Pulsetto, a vagus nerve device that resets the body in minutes. We also unpack neuromodulation, the differences between stress, anxiety, and burnout, and how HRV tracking reveals your nervous system health. This is a must-listen for anyone juggling the demands of modern life, especially parents and women navigating constant stressors. WE TALK ABOUT:  11:00 – How personal loss led Povilas to explore neuromodulation and nervous system health 18:00 – What vagus nerve stimulation is and why it matters for stress and relaxation 21:00 – The hidden addiction to adrenaline and overstimulation 24:30 – Social media, dopamine, and the junk food of the brain 28:40 – Differentiating between stress, anxiety, and burnout 33:45 – How Pulsetto impacts HRV and sleep quality 43:15 – How Pulsetto compares to other neuromodulation devices 48:40 – Potential applications in pain management, from tattoos to labor 52:45 – The optimal daily routine for using Pulsetto SPONSORS: CaloCurb (get 10% OFF) is my go-to, 100% plant-based alternative to Ozempic—helping you feel full sooner, snack less, and finally trust your body again without needles, drugs, or yo-yo diets. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Pulsetto's website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my upcoming Optimize Her Retreat in Costa Rica — a luxury, science-meets-soul experience for women ready to restore, rebalance, and return home overflowing with energy and vitality. Born from my own journey with gut issues, hormone imbalances, and the exhaustion of early motherhood, I created what I couldn't find anywhere else: a retreat that blends cutting-edge biohacking with deep feminine restoration. Across 5 nights and 6 days, you'll experience farm-to-table meals designed for women's health, daily movement and longevity workshops, healing ceremonies, luxury spa treatments, and personalized support with me. This isn't about fixing yourself — it's about remembering the wisdom already within your body. Spots are limited, and to celebrate my birthday, every woman who joins this weekend will also receive a free $500 LumiVitae hydrogen water bottle delivered before the retreat — so your transformation begins now, not later. I TALK ABOUT:  02:00 – Why I created the Optimize Her retreat 03:15 – Retreat details: Location, travel, and what's included 06:10 – Yoga, movement, farm-to-table meals, and nourishing experiences 06:45 – Luxury spa, sauna rituals, and biohacking therapies 09:45 – Personalized one-on-one consultations before and during the retreat 11:30 – Overcoming blocks: time away from family and financial concerns 14:30 – Birthday bonus: the LumiVitae hydrogen water bottle 21:40 – How misalignments in life show up in the body SPONSORS: Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music