B. Real Podcast

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brittany Bijan breaks down what nervous system dysregulation actually looks like — beyond the panic attacks and anxiety — and shares the practical tools she's personally using to calm her system down while navigating a major life transition abroad. From waking at 2 AM with cortisol spikes to unexpected hair loss and emotional numbness, Brittany gets re...

In Episode 23 of the B.Real Podcast, Brittany Bijan gets real about something nobody warned her: even a change you chose and dreamt about can dysregulate your nervous system. Fresh off her family's move to Spain, Brittany shares her personal experience of being simultaneously grateful and physically wrecked — missing her period for three months, waking at all hours, and crying on a loop. She...

Brittany opens up about her family's life-changing move to Spain — nine people (including her kids, son-in-law, and grandbabies) and four dogs relocating to a country where they don't speak the language. She shares the emotional toll on her teenage sons, the surprising ease of adapting at this stage of life, how she's kept up her fitness routine with minimal equipment, and how she&a...

In this raw and emotional episode, Brittany opens up about her family's life-changing decision to leave Santa Barbara and move to Spain. She traces her lifelong nomadic spirit back to a childhood spent bouncing between homes, shares the logistical chaos of relocating a family of five (plus two dogs) overseas, and gets vulnerable about the emotional toll — from her teenagers' resistance t...

Celebrating 20 episodes of B.Real, host Brittany Bijan gets real about the self-doubt she faced before ever hitting record, why she started the podcast, and the roadmap of topics — trauma, strength, hormones, sleep, boundaries, and grief — that have shaped the show. She reflects on rewriting her own story after a chaotic childhood and reminds listeners that there's never a "perfect time&...

In this episode, Brittany dives into why we're all running on "borrowed time," the power of putting a goal on your calendar, and why fueling your body right—starting the moment you wake up—changes everything. From marathon training to protein tracking to why sleep is non-negotiable, this is real talk on building a stronger, healthier life. Key Takeaways: • (0:00) - Focus on what you...

In this first half of a two-part episode, host Brittany Bijan sits down with Nike coach and Her Sports founder Bec Taylor for a real conversation about strength training, motivation, and making fitness work amid the chaos of motherhood and busy careers. They break down why strength training matters at every life stage, how to build a "support team" to stay accountable, and the mindset sh...

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brittany Bijan sits down with Dr. Talina Herman to dig into the real conversation around women's hormonal health in their 40s and beyond. They cover how declining estrogen and progesterone affect sleep, stress tolerance, and nervous system capacity — and why that's not a death sentence, but actually a powerful recalibration. From blood sugar regul...

In this episode, host Brittany Bijan sits down with Dr. Talina Hermann — functional medicine practitioner, East Asian medicine specialist, clinical herbalist, and acupuncturist — for a raw, honest conversation about women's hormonal health. They break down what perimenopause actually is, why so many women in their late 30s and 40s are suffering without knowing why, and what a whole-body appro...

In this episode of B.Real Podcast, host Brittany Bijan breaks down everything you need to know about cortisol — your body's primary stress hormone. Brittany explains how chronic stress silently wreaks havoc on women's bodies, especially during perimenopause and the 40s, contributing to stubborn belly fat, disrupted sleep, brain fog, anxiety, and hormonal chaos. She shares practical, acti...

In this episode, Brittany Bijan breaks down the hormone reality every woman needs to hear — but was never taught. From perimenopause starting as early as your mid-30s to the science behind lifting heavy, fueling properly, and protecting your brain, Brittany shares research-backed insights from women's health experts like Stacy Sims to help women stop working against their bodies and start tra...

In this episode, host Brittany Bijan dives deep into the science and personal side of forgiveness — not as a moral obligation, but as an act of radical self-preservation. Drawing on research from Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and the work of physician Gabor Maté, Brittany breaks down what unprocessed resentment actually does to your nervous system, immune function, heart health, and cortisol levels. Sh...

In this special recap episode, Brittany celebrates hitting a major podcast milestone and takes listeners back through every episode from the B.Real archive — episodes 1 through 11. From her raw personal story to burnout, grief, mindset, nature healing, and female friendships, Brittany reflects on the themes, guests, and conversations that have resonated most with her audience. She also opens the f...

In this episode of the B.Real Podcast, Brittany sits down for a deep, honest conversation about authenticity, friendship, motherhood, and creative expression. They explore how writing and music helped heal a fragmented friend group, the many forms of “mothering” beyond parenting, and the story behind two powerful songs: “The Only” and “Mirror, Mirror.” The discussion dives into self-reflection, em...

In this episode, Brittany sits down with songwriter, artist, and music entrepreneur Tamar to explore how creativity can heal fractured friendships, how motherhood reshapes identity, and what it means to build a female-led, creator-first music company. Tamar shares her journey from full-time artist to founder, the therapeutic power of writing a song for her son, and a candid, vulnerable look at the...

In this episode of the B.Real Podcast, host Brittany Bijan sits down with psychologist and self-described “outdoor mom” Dr. Lena Dicken to explore how therapy gave her the “language” of emotion, why honest conversations deepen relationships, and how simple nature-based rituals can calm our nervous systems. They talk about raising kids to love the outdoors, navigating friendships with real honesty...

In this episode of the B.Real Podcast, host Brittany Bijan sits down with Dr. Lena Dicken, a licensed clinical psychologist and creator of The Outdoor Psychologist , to explore how nature, awe, and intentional daily practices can transform mental health. Dr. Dicken shares her journey from surf therapy and addiction treatment work in Los Angeles to developing the OP Method, a nature-based framework...

In this deeply personal episode, Brittany and her daughter reflect on the loss of their beloved Brooke, sharing how tribal traditions, spiritual signs, family humor, and intentional rituals help them navigate grief. They discuss the power of physical reminders, counseling, cultural connection, and naming a new baby in Brooke’s honor as ways to carry her forward while reclaiming life, joy, and purp...

In this deeply personal episode, Brittany and her daughter Gianna open up about the loss of Brittany’s sister Brooke, exploring the raw reality of grief, the invisible labor of holding a family together, and the spiritual ways their love continues—through wind, hummingbirds, and everyday moments. They share how grief can feel never-ending, how it shows up differently for each person, and the tools...

In this episode, Brittany opens up about her own history with negative self-talk and how the “stories” we internalize in our hardest moments shape our identity, health, and daily choices. She breaks down the biology of chronic self-criticism, why so many women struggle with it, and offers simple, actionable steps to recognize, challenge, and rewrite these old narratives into ones rooted in truth,...

In this powerful episode of the B.Real Podcast, host Brittany Bijan unpacks the hidden cost of people-pleasing, burnout, and the cultural pressure on women to always say “yes.” She explores how chronic stress, suppressed emotions, and lack of boundaries can impact women’s physical and emotional health—especially mothers and caregivers—and offers practical, body-based tools to start honoring your l...

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with strength and run coach Bec Taylor on the B.Real Podcast. Host Brittany Bijan continues the conversation on living pain-free, training with your female physiology, and building a lifestyle that supports you through your 30s, 40s, and beyond. In this second half, Bec breaks down her three pillars—movement, nutrition, and sleep—and shares how simple, consistent...

In this episode of B.Real: The Shit Nobody Told Us, Brittany talks strength and conditioning with coach Bec Taylor. They touch on what women in their 30s and 40s really need for strength, energy, and longevity. Bec shares her journey from an active childhood in Australia to training women for Nike, and breaks down how to start strength training without getting overwhelmed, why you won’t “get bulky...

In this powerful debut episode of B.Real, B opens up about her turbulent childhood, teenage years marked by excessive drug use and alcohol abuse and instability, and the long, hard road to building a safe, loving life for herself and her family. From being sent to rehabs and boarding schools as a pre-teen, to escaping an abusive relationship and unexpectedly becoming a young mother in Los Angeles,...