Why are women following health advice that was never designed for them? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid and longevity expert Kayla Barnes-Lentz expose why “one-size-fits-all” protocols fail women—and what you can do differently.  Learn how stress, environmental toxins, and fasting affect women differently than men—and discover biohacking tools that actually work with your body, not against it.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why women respond differently to stress, fasting, and exercise than men
• Key basics for female longevity: sleep, strength training, and balanced nutrition
• How environmental toxins accelerate ovarian aging and hormone imbalances
• Biohacking tools that support fertility, hormones, and long-term health
• The future of women’s health and how to advocate for your biology

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & friendship in women’s health space

05:00 – Why women need their own protocols

15:00 – Stress, hormones & thyroid health

22:00 – Foundational basics: sleep, exercise, nutrition

34:00 – HIIT training, cycle syncing, and female stress response

40:00 – Environmental toxins & detox strategies

43:00 – Red light, sauna, and other biohacks for ovarian aging

53:00 – Different stages of women’s health: fertility, perimenopause, menopause

01:02:00 – Stress reduction, parenting, and longevity mindset

Health is the foundation of greatness. Take small steps toward your own longevity today.

Resources & Links:

• Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beingbrigid
• Brigid’s Website: https://beingbrigid.com/ 
• Brigid’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingbrigid/ 
• Kayla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes
• Kayla’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz
• Kayla’s Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/