Biohacking with Brittany

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

Feminine Energy, Microdosing, and Marriage Rewrites: What No One Tells High-Achieving Women with Vanessa Grutman

In this soul-led episode, Vanessa Grutman—integrative health practitioner, biohacker, mother, and founder of Femme Biohacker—shares a new paradigm of success for women—rooted in intuition, alignment, and feminine leadership. We unpack how to break free from hustle culture, rebuild your health after burnout, and create a lifestyle that honors your biology, family, and purpose. Vanessa shares how she shifted from building a performance-driven 7-figure business to living a flow-based, intuitive life—and how that changed everything: her marriage, motherhood, business, and health. This isn’t just about “balance”—it’s about alignment. WE TALK ABOUT:  05:25 – Why balancing motherhood and ambition starts with ditching the “how” 09:00 – The trap of toxic hustle and how to lead from intuition instead 13:10 – What your body is trying to tell you (and why it’s not broken) 21:30 – The rise of feminine leadership and why rigid systems no longer work 27:00 – Intuition in business and parenting: How to actually listen to your gut 35:45 – Egypt, goddesses, and spiritual awakenings that change your DNA 42:00 – Redefining masculine roles and marriage in a new feminine-led world 48:30 – Microdosing, healing, and the faster path to clarity 51:30 – Vanessa’s 2-hour morning routine ebook (use code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 100% OFF) SPONSORS: 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 Vanessa Grutman’s website and Instagram LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

How Histamine Intolerance Could Be Sabotaging Your Gut, Hormones, and Mood—And How to Fix It with a Functional Medicine Approach

After tons of messages, I’m breaking down our detox journey—why we’re doing it, what we tested, and the shocking histamine link we discovered. This goes beyond gut health—it's about how your genes, hormones, and mood are all connected. I break down histamine intolerance, key symptoms, and how you might be unknowingly sabotaging your health. I TALK ABOUT:  06:40 – The functional medicine testing we did (Tiny Health code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, DUTCH Test, The DNA Company) 10:00 – Symptoms of gut issues and the genetic links to high histamine, estrogen dominance, and chronic symptoms 20:55 – Histamine-producing gut bacteria and symptoms of histamine intolerance 27:20 – Biomarkers to look for in your blood test (Siphox code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 34:00 – What a low-histamine diet looks like (and what foods to avoid) 36:00 – The exact 6-week protocol we're using 38:00 - Phase 1: Pathogen Elimination (Designs for Health G.I. Microb-X, Progressive Labs GastroPro) 40:50 – Phase 2: Detox Support (GI Detox+, SH Stress Nutrients + SH Riboflavin, Xymogen OptiMag Neuro, BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, WeNatal code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 43:08 – Phase 3: Microbiome Rebuilding (Designs for Health Floromyces, Seed Probiotic, BiOptimizers Probiotic code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 44:30 – Phase 4: Hormone & Nutrient Optimization (BiOptimizers MassZymes code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, WeNatal & Men’s Multi code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Baja Gold Salt code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 49:40 – What happens after the protocol ends and how to reintroduce foods SPONSORS: 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 Dr. John Thomas, Functional Medicine Specialist   LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Eczema, Allergies, and Asthma Start in the Gut: Unlocking the Baby and Mother Microbiome with Tiny Health

Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder and CEO of Tiny Health (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks the groundbreaking science behind the early-life microbiome and how parents can optimize gut health from preconception through postpartum and beyond. We discuss why vaginal seeding, breastfeeding, and prebiotic foods matter more than you think, and how chronic conditions like eczema, allergies, and even asthma often start with gut imbalances in infancy.  We also open up about our own C-sections, breastfeeding journeys, and how our families are experimenting with gut healing—including drinking our own breast milk! WE TALK ABOUT:  03:00 - How birth and breastfeeding influence a baby's microbiome 08:10 - Why gut testing matters before you get pregnant 11:25 - Why B. infantis is the most critical probiotic strain for babies 19:10 - Probiotics for babies (Evivo code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 21:30 - What gut testing can reveal in a baby’s first year 22:50 - Allergies, eczema, asthma, and their gut health connection 25:55 - Signs your gut may be out of balance 33:15 - How Cheryl balances running a company and motherhood 36:45 - Why Cheryl chose to have a third baby at age 41 despite a busy career 41:15 - Cheryl’s current biohacking focus: EMFs and grounding 47:02 - Tiny Health vs. Viome: The difference in gut testing SPONSORS: 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! My Amazon storefront Tiny Health website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Treating Bacterial Vaginosis Without Antibiotics, The Link Between Ultrasounds and ADHD, and How I Biohack Air Travel Safely

In this Ask Me Anything episode, I tackle three hot-button questions sent in by my audience — and nothing is off-limits. From bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy to the controversial link between ultrasounds and ADHD, and finally how I biohack flights with a baby in tow, I dive deep into what the research says, what worked for her personally, and what to consider if you want a more holistic, informed pregnancy journey. This episode is essential listening for expecting moms, women trying to conceive, and anyone skeptical of the mainstream medical model during pregnancy. I TALK ABOUT:  04:00 – Bacterial Vaginosis 06:00 – The problem with antibiotics while pregnant 08:00 – Holistic alternatives to BV antibiotics (Flurifem, L. Rhamnosus GR1, L. Reuteri RC14) 10:00 – My exact BV prevention routine 12:00 – The vaginal microbiome test every woman should know about (Tiny Health code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 17:00 – The effect of ultrasounds on your baby’s brain 21:00 – False positives, fear-based care, and why more testing isn't always better 25:00 – My personal birth story and why I declined last-minute testing 33:50 – How I biohack every single flight (Baja Gold Sea Salt, SilverBiotics code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Junnaday code: BRITTANY, Leela code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Kineon Move+ code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 39:30 – My favorite pregnancy-safe supplements for travel and recovery (Fatty15, Novos code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Pulsetto) 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! My Amazon storefront Birthing Instincts Podcast LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music