Biohacking with Brittany

Low Energy? Burned Out? Metabolism Stuck? The Magnesium Fix Every Woman Needs with Dr. Carolyn Dean

What if one overlooked mineral could reboot your metabolism, slash pregnancy risks, and rescue you from burnout?  Dr. Carolyn Dean—MD-ND, author of The Magnesium Miracle, and RnA ReSet founder, spent 50 years solving women’s mineral gaps with ultra-absorbable picometer magnesium. In this myth-busting episode, Dr. Dean exposes rampant magnesium deficiency, why farming, RO water, and “seven-form” pills miss the mark, shares a sea-salt hydration fix, and rapid-fires on eclampsia, thyroid stalls, carnivore gaps, and Big Pharma’s supplement grab. If you’ve wondered whether magnesium is just another wellness fad or the missing key to female resilience, this conversation hands you the science, strategy, and soul to claim your mineral destiny. WE TALK ABOUT:  12:00 - The “laxative effect” that drove Dr. Dean to invent picometer-sized magnesium 15:00 - Using magnesium for preeclampsia 20:00 - Topical magnesium, high-dose needs, and weaning safely off Rx meds 22:00 - Hydration math: body-weight formula + sea-salt trick every woman should use 23:00 - RO filters, Baja Gold sea salt (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) & remineralizing your water at home 27:30 - Nine minerals your thyroid must have (and how pregnancy strips them) 35:00 - The absorption lie: why most magnesium compounds stall in the gut 40:35 - Marketing hype: “seven forms” ≠ seven benefits 45:10 - Carnivore caveats: you’d have to eat brains & testicles to meet mineral needs 51:50 - How Big Pharma quietly bought the supplement aisle—and how to spot it 58:00 - Final note: “If you don’t take charge of your health, someone else will” SPONSORS: Spark effortless cellular renewal and longevity with SpermidineLIFE (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) —the clinically studied, easy-to-take caps that nudge your body’s autophagy switch every day. 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. Carolyn Dean’s website and Instagram LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Want to Age Slower? The 3 Longevity Molecules Every Woman Should Know

In this Q&A episode, we strip the science-speak out of longevity and hand you the practical takeaways.  I unpack spermidine, NRF2, sirtuins and NAD—three buzzwords that can actually become game-changing tools when you understand how they work inside a woman’s body. I share the vetted products in my personal stack, free lifestyle hacks, and a quick framework to choose what suits your goals and genetics—so biohacking stays simple, empowering, and tailored to your life. WE TALK ABOUT:  01:20 – Today’s hot-seat Q&A: Spermidine, NRF2, NAD, sirtuins, and stacking strategy  07:25 – What spermidine actually does: Autophagy without the fast (SpermidineLIFE code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 09:30 – NRF2 pathway 101: Flipping your antioxidant “master switch”  13:10 – Natural NRF2 activators 18:20 – NAD decoded: Why your mitochondria runs on this co-enzyme  20:45 – Best—and worst—ways to raise NAD: NOVOS (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 23:30 – Sirtuins unlocked: Longevity genes that need NAD to work  25:00 – The synergy play: When stacking three pathways makes sense  27:10 – My personal protocol & dosing tips SPONSORS: Swap restless nights for real recovery with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) — the full-spectrum formula I trust for calmer nerves, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep. 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. The DNA Blueprint episode with Kashif Khan Kid Gut Resilience: Birth, Stress & Health with Ara Katz of Seed LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Future-Proof Your Child: The DNA Blueprint for Raising Healthier, Happier Kids with Kashif Khan

What if a simple cheek swab could unlock your child’s healthiest, happiest future? This week, I’m joined by Kashif Khan — biotech disruptor, TEDx speaker, bestselling author of The DNA Way, and founder of The DNA Company. Kashif is leading the movement to bring functional genomics into everyday health, empowering families to move from guesswork to personalized, proactive care. In this groundbreaking episode, Kashif analyzes my 11-month-old son Callahan’s genome and unpacks it all: dopamine, detox, hormones, mitochondria, and beyond. We explore how to decode your child’s unique blueprint to support resilience, focus, emotional regulation, and even future leadership potential — without turning them into a science project. If you’ve ever wondered whether DNA testing is “too much, too soon” or the ultimate parenting hack, this episode is your blueprint for raising self-aware, thriving kids in today’s world. WE TALK ABOUT:  01:00 – Why kids’ DNA tests aren’t “too early” 06:30 – When “ADHD” is really a carb crash 12:10 – The dopamine slow-clearance gene 18:55 – Raising a big-picture strategist 29:05 – Double satiety genes and obesity risk 32:15 – Warrior hormones and athletic potential 35:15 – Detox gaps tied to autism risk 39:50 – Mitochondrial health and exercise 46:00 – Methylation, folate, and “enriched” grains 55:10 – Fasting for estrogen-dominant boys SPONSORS: Swap restless nights for real recovery with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) — the full-spectrum formula I trust for calmer nerves, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep. 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. Kashif Khan’s Instagram  LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

The Secret Life of Your Kid’s Gut: Birth, Stress, and Raising Resilient Humans with Ara Katz, Co-Founder of Seed

Your child’s gut is home to more microbes than there are stars in the Milky Way — and every snack, scrape, and bedtime story shapes which ones stay. In this empowering, science-meets-soul conversation, I sit down with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to explore how birth choices, daycare germs, family stress levels, and even the words we use at the dinner table can sculpt your child’s lifelong health. We unpack the real, raw truths behind C-sections, antibiotics, and vaginal seeding — without shame — and dive into how to build resilient little humans from day one. Whether you’re a mom, mom-to-be, or a health-conscious caregiver, this episode will inspire you to nurture your child’s microbiome with curiosity and confidence (no strict rulebook required). ✨ Giveaway! Win Seed’s DS-01®, PDS-08®, and their kid-focused microbiome book — head to my Instagram @biohackingbrittany to enter. WE TALK ABOUT:  04:50 – Why Ara wrote A Kid’s Book About Your Microbiome 10:40 – The “superorganism” mindset: helping kids love their microbes (and veggies) 20:10 – Stress vs. sugar: the surprising gut-brain saboteurs 29:30 – One virus, one classroom: what daycare really teaches immunity 34:30 – Homeschooling, pets, and playgrounds: finding a balance with germs 38:40 – Navigating C-sections without shame: antibiotics, seeding, and catch-up breastfeeding 49:50 – Motherhood and entrepreneurship: why balance is a myth, and how to find flow instead 56:35 – Boredom as a biohack: cutting screens and watching creativity bloom SPONSORS: Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha and BT Fountain Electrolytes deliver clean, science-backed support— use my link to get 20% off plus a free frother and beaker. 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. The Seed website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) Ara Katz’ Instagram, A Kids Book About Your Microbiome  LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Ovarian Longevity 101: How to Slow Aging and Stay Fertile After 30 with Dr. Melissa Cano

Your ovaries age faster than any other organ—but what if you could slow that process down? In this science-meets-soul conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Melissa Cano, cellular health expert and Director of Science at Spermidine Life (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to break down the latest research on spermidine—a natural molecule showing powerful potential in extending ovarian health, boosting fertility, and supporting graceful hormone transitions. We dive into the cutting-edge studies on how spermidine mimics estrogen therapy (without the risks), how it reversed mitochondrial aging in mouse eggs, and what this means for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. If you’re thinking about preserving fertility, supporting perimenopause, or optimizing longevity as a woman—this episode is for you. WE TALK ABOUT:  We Talk About: 05:25 – Spermidine research: From petri dishes to real-world results 10:10 – Why healthspan matters more than lifespan 18:10 – Why women feel aging faster than men 23:30 – The mouse study that “rejuvenated” old eggs 35:20 – Is it possible to test your ovarian mitochondrial health? 40:30 – Foundational fixes before the fancy biohacks 44:00 – Spermidine vs. NAD, rapamycin, and other trendy longevity pills 49:50 – New study: Spermidine vs. estrogen therapy—without the cancer risk 54:50 – Could 50 really be the new 30 for fertility? 1:02:20 – How to source (or eat) spermidine + Dr. Cano’s parting advice SPONSORS: Swap restless nights for real recovery with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) — the full-spectrum formula I trust for calmer nerves, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep. 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. Spermidine LIFE website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music