Biohacking with Brittany

What I’d Do to Feel Better—If I Had No Time, Energy, or Money

In this solo episode, I strip away the pricey gadgets and glossy wellness propaganda to share five free habits that move the needle for your health—whether you’re in early postpartum, juggling perimenopause, or just plain burned out.  These are the science-backed, soul-led foundations I still practice daily—and they work. If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who needs a nervous-system reset—and join the Costa Rica retreat waitlist for a deeper, tech-free healing experience. I TALK ABOUT:  03:50 - Why morning sunlight resets cortisol, melatonin, and mood 11:00 - Humming, cold splashes, & singing to stimulate your vagus nerve 22:00 - “No naked carbs”: Building a blood-sugar-steady breakfast on a budget 28:50 - Grounding 101—how ten barefoot minutes slash inflammation and boost HRV 36:10 - Turning your bedroom into a tech-free cave so sleep becomes your hormone reset button 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. LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

The Salt You’re Using Is Harming You: The Truth About Minerals, Electrolytes, and Real Hydration

Michael Sileck, Chief Mineral Officer at Baja Gold Salt and Sea90 Ocean Minerals, exposes the modern salt crisis—how ultra-processed table salt stripped of 80+ trace elements is harming everything from cellular hydration to soil health.  We unpack the science of “living salt,” why regenerative agriculture starts with ocean minerals, and simple ways to remineralize your body (and even your baby’s sweet-potato dinner). If you’re tired of bland food, brain fog, or electrolytes loaded with sweeteners, this episode is your roadmap to nourishing from the ground up—literally. WE TALK ABOUT:  08:50 – Debunking “low-salt” guidelines and the lobby that demonized sodium 12:30 – Pink Himalayan & Celtic vs. Baja Gold: The real hierarchy of healthy salts 17:00 – Cutting sodium without eating less salt (the mineral-density math) 21:20 – Five-year harvest cycle: How lunar tides create “living” sea salt crystals 26:50 – Why babies (and moms) need electrolytes—plus Michael’s parenting hacks 32:20 – Regenerative farming 101: Chocolate-cake soil, animal integration & Sea90 minerals 46:10 – Morning pinch ritual: Brittany’s zero-sugar electrolyte routine for stable energy 51:00 – How Brittany is raising a mineral-literate toddler (and what Michael’s kids taught him) 56:25 – Where to find Baja Gold worldwide + upcoming Canada launch 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. Baja Salt’s website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Propaganda I’m Not Falling For: Why I Question Sleep Training, Daycare, and Daily Sunscreen

In this raw solo episode, I’m calling out three pieces of “wellness propaganda” I refuse to follow—sleep training, daycare before age 3, and slathering on chemical sunscreen all day.  Expect science-backed research, mom-life honesty, and feminine-first biohacks that protect our babies’ nervous systems and our own hormones.  If you’re a high-achieving mom who’s tired of being told to override intuition for convenience, this conversation is for you. DM me the “propaganda” you’re ditching on Instagram. I TALK ABOUT:  08:00 – Propaganda #1: Sleep training vs. respecting an infant’s circadian rhythm and HPA-axis development 15:10 – Attachment parenting, intuitive nap cues, and why I ditched the Huckleberry tracking app 19:00 – Propaganda #2: Daycare cortisol spikes, behavioral dysregulation, and why grandparent care wins for under-threes 26:40 – Rejecting the 40-hour grind and building a feminine-flow business around motherhood 33:55 – Propaganda #3: Sunlight as a nutrient, mitochondrial biogenesis, and choosing mineral blockers over chemical SPF 40:00 – My go-to zinc sunscreens — One Skin SPF 30 (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Think Baby SPF 30 for Callahan SPONSORS: Feel your best with NOVOS—the only supplement targeting all 12 causes of aging. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off your first month! 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. Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Why Hustle Culture Is Destroying Women’s Health—and How to Fix It with Breathwork with JJ Ruescas

Human optimization strategist JJ Ruescas explores the transformative power of breathwork—especially when tailored to women’s physiology.  We talk about regulating your nervous system, avoiding burnout, and embracing "micro" moments of recovery that actually support your biology instead of fighting against it. Whether you’re juggling work and motherhood or trying to optimize without burning out, this episode will help you create rituals that are cyclical, embodied, and backed by science. WE TALK ABOUT:  04:40 – Why JJ left tech to lead breathwork for high performers 08:30 – What makes breathwork transformational in just 45 minutes 12:20 – Identity shifts and burnout in hustle culture 18:00 – Breathwork vs. plant medicine: How to access altered states naturally 25:00 – Why high-altitude oxygen shock shaped JJ’s breathwork philosophy 36:00 – The problem with applying male-centric routines to female bodies 41:00 – How to sync breathwork with your menstrual cycle 46:00 – The 3 types of recovery every woman needs 53:00 – Why humming and co-regulation are powerful nervous system tools 57:00 – Journaling, voice notes, and emotional offloading for emotional fitness SPONSORS: Feel your best with NOVOS—the only supplement targeting all 12 causes of aging. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for 10% off your first month! Most protein goes to waste—Masszymes by BiOptimizers helps you absorb it and actually build muscle. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 10% OFF. RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! Check out my upcoming luxury retreats and wellness events My Amazon storefront JJ Ruescas’ website and Instagram JJ Ruescas' Femme Breath – Breathe with Your Cycle (50% off code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

The Truth About Aging in Your 30s — Muscle, Mitochondria, and the Soul of Longevity

In this deep and vulnerable solo episode, I’m sharing what aging in your 30s really means—and why I believe it’s the most important decade for longevity.  From collagen loss and hormonal shifts to red light therapy, building muscle, and navigating mitochondrial decline—I’m blending science-backed insights with soul-led reflections to help you glow deeper and age slower. If you’re craving better skin, more energy, or just want to feel like yourself again, this episode is your roadmap to aging well—biologically, emotionally, and energetically. I TALK ABOUT:  03:50 – Why your 30s are the gateway to long-term wellness 08:50 – The biology of aging: Collagen, mitochondria, hormones, and inflammation 14:10 – Protein and muscle: What every woman should be doing for strength (BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, NOVOS code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 20:10 – Sugar, cravings, and the emotional root of fatigue 26:50 – Red light therapy, peptides, and tools for skin optimization (Muskoka Tallow code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, OneSkin code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, HigherDose code: BRITTANY15, Tiny Health code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Dutch test, Platt code: BRITTANY) 33:50 – Mitochondrial decline: Signs, symptoms, and how to reverse it (spermidineLIFE code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Fatty15 code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Kineon code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 38:30 – Cold plunges, sauna, and other lifestyle practices that matter 41:00 – Aging as a spiritual and emotional transformation 45:50 – Nervous system regulation as the ultimate anti-aging tool (Pulsetto) 53:00 – The one question to ask yourself about soul alignment and aging 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: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! Check out my upcoming luxury retreats and wellness events My Amazon storefront LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music