Biohacking with Brittany

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

The Most Dangerous Diagnosis? Being Told You’re Fine When You’re Not — with Dr. Amie Hornaman

What if your symptoms weren’t “in your head”—but the medical system made you believe they were? In this raw and revealing conversation, Dr. Amie Hornaman, host of The Thyroid Fixer podcast, opens up about being misdiagnosed six times, dismissed by doctors, and told she was “fine” while her health was falling apart. From a shocking uterine cancer scare to relentless thyroid struggles, she shares how she refused to be gaslit and started trusting her intuition instead. We dive into the functional testing, unconventional therapies, and emotional resilience it takes to heal when the system fails you—and why every woman needs to be her own advocate. WE TALK ABOUT:  08:30 – “I was misdiagnosed six different times”—the red flags Dr. Amie finally refused to ignore 14:00 - Persevering to finding out the truth after all the misdiagnoses 19:00 - The four most important words a medical practitioner should ask you 24:00 – PCOS panic, fertility fears, and breaking free from health labels 28:50 – Dr. Amie’s uterine cancer diagnosis 34:00 – How to not let your diagnosis define you 40:00 – The importance of testing how your body metabolizes your hormones (DUTCH Test, DNA Test) 47:00 – The cheap cures nobody profits from (Kineon code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 54:00 – Hope, help, and tagging a friend when you’re too exhausted to advocate alone 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. Dr. Amie Hornaman’s website and Instagram LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

The New Rules of Aging for Women: How to Use Hormones, Peptides, and Stem Cells in Every Decade of Life

Aging isn’t a slow fade—it’s a set of levers you can pull long before the wrinkles show up.  Dr. Julian Gershon breaks down how hormones nosedive by decade, why new moms feel aged overnight, and how stem cells, exosomes, peptides, and bioidentical hormones can reboot your body to age 25—minus the bro-science. If you’re sick of being told “you’re normal, just wait for menopause,” this one hands you the playbook for feeling switched-on at 30, 40, 50 and beyond. WE TALK ABOUT:  04:30 - Why a Division-1 sports doctor pivoted to anti-aging medicine 08:15 - Post-baby hormone crashes no one prepares moms for 12:40 - The single testing mistake that keeps women misdiagnosed 18:20 - “Running your life at 40%” — optimal Testosterone ranges for men and women 22:40 - Sugar is the real longevity killer (and why NAD runs out faster in women) 24:00 - Perimenopause saw-teeth: Smoothing the ride with micro-dosed hormones 28:10 - Rebuilding bone, brain & libido after menopause with true bioidenticals 31:50 - The PremPro problem: How synthetic hormones hijacked breast-cancer stats 34:40 - PRP, exosomes & stem cells for hair, skin, cartilage—and even intimacy 39:15 - Peptides decoded: BPC-157, tesamorelin, NAD injections & more 45:20 - Brittany’s 600-day sobriety experiment & what her biomarkers say now 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. Aspen Institute’s website Beyond the Fountain of Youth LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music