Biohacking with Brittany

Australian biohacker and author Camilla Thompson dives into what it really takes to get well—beyond the gadgets, green juices, and "optimized" routines. We unpack how biohacking is evolving in Australia and New Zealand, why wellness feels elitist, and how to make it more accessible. We also get real about detoxing in a toxic world, the hormonal cost of our environments, and how to find balance bet...

Tech founder turned health innovator Kirk Ouimet of Phi explains how his team is translating decades of pharma-grade delivery tech into supplements that actually absorb, and pairing it with an AI health assistant designed to keep your data private while spotting issues earlier.  We dig into magnesium timing, iron + vitamin C synergy, menstrual-cycle-aware dosing, and how subjective check-ins plus...

Meditation coach and " Organically, Jamie " founder Jamie Graber gets real about matrescence, the myth of balance, and how to keep your relationship a team sport after kids.  We unpack mom-guilt, invisible labor, nervous-system regulation, and why presence—not perfection—is the point.  If you're a busy, health-curious mom (or partner) ready to drop mom-guilt, share the mental load, and replace "ba...

Dr. Lori Bouchard , a naturopathic doctor focused on cancer care, shares why more women in their 30s–40s are being diagnosed at late stages - even when they "feel fine" - and exactly how to get ahead of it with annual baselines, smart labs (insulin, A1c, hs-CRP/ESR, homocysteine), detox strategies, fasting, stress regulation, and heat-based therapies. If you're a proactive, health-curious woman, e...

Health technologist and science communicator Caitlin Shure (NextSense) joins me to unpack brainwave-measuring earbuds that can both read and change your mental state—starting with sleep.  We dive into why "Gen-1" wearables overwhelm you with charts but don't help you in the moment, how earbud-EEG works (yes, with just three electrodes), the messy truth on EMF fears, and why women—especially moms—n...

Lindsey Strong joins Brittany to decode how genetics, epigenetics, and key SNPs (think MTHFR, COMT, CYPs, nitric oxide) shape women's hormones, stress, fertility, and recovery - and when peptides might actually help (or not) if you're TTC, pregnant, or breastfeeding.  We break down how to read a genetics report without fear, why no one has "perfect genes," and how to translate SNPs into food, life...

Caroline Alan, co-founder of Beam Minerals (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), unpacks how fulvic and humic minerals re-fuel your cells, calm the nervous system, and fix the "brownout" most women are living in. We explore why modern soil depletion leaves you chronically low, how to test what's really happening inside your cells, the truth about salty electrolytes, and simple daily protocols that actually...

Why your nervous system — not your willpower — is the key to healing stress, burnout, and sleep struggles. This week, I'm joined by Povilas Sabaliauskas, CEO and co-founder of Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to talk about how regulating the vagus nerve can change the way we respond to stress, burnout, and even sleep struggles. We explore how Povilas' journey led to creating Pulsetto, a vagus...

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my upcoming Optimize Her Retreat in Costa Rica — a luxury, science-meets-soul experience for women ready to restore, rebalance, and return home overflowing with energy and vitality. Born from my own journey with gut issues, hormone imbalances, and the exhaustion of early motherhood, I created what I couldn't find anywhere else: a retreat that blends...

Dr. Mani Kukreja, physician and integrative wellness expert, breaks down the misunderstood reality of women's health after 40—from stress and hormonal decline to bone loss and accelerated aging. We unpack why women's fatigue, belly weight, and brain fog are often dismissed—and how stress and estrogen decline drive it. Dr. Mani shares strategies from Age Stronger, Live Longer on movement, protein,...

Dr. Christopher Davis, triple board-certified cardiologist and functional medicine expert, reveals why the real root of heart disease isn't cholesterol—it's toxins, inflammation, and oxidative stress. After a decade placing stents, Dr. Davis saw he wasn't treating the real causes of heart disease. At Reveal Vitality, he now helps patients uncover toxins, reduce inflammation, and prevent heart atta...

Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, co-founder of Fatty15 (code:BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and a leading researcher in nutrition, returns to unpack the groundbreaking science on C:15—an essential fatty acid your pediatrician probably hasn't told you about.  We explore how C:15 impacts everything from your baby's brain development to your own mental clarity while breastfeeding. We break down the hidden deficiency...

Sarah Kennedy, CEO of Calocurb , joins me to explore the science of appetite regulation, hormone health, and why bitter plant compounds may be the key to modern weight challenges. We unpack the fascinating 15-year research journey that began with a $30M government grant in New Zealand and led to the discovery of a specific hop variety that increases satiety hormones by 600%. Sarah contrasts Calocu...

Dr. Zaid Fadul, Harvard-trained physician and CEO of Bespoke Concierge MD, joins me for a deep conversation on women's health in their 30s and 40s—where self-advocacy becomes non-negotiable. We explore the overlooked health blind spots for women, from bone density loss and declining VO₂ max to the hormone disruptions caused by microplastics and processed foods. Dr. Fadul shares why "mom guilt" is...

Dr. Diana Kusunoki, PhD - UX researcher turned women's-health advocate - created Fulcra Dynamics after her own health unraveled with post-COVID fatigue, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea.  In this episode, she shows how women can take ownership of their data, connect the dots faster, and walk into appointments prepared - with the context most wearables and patient portals miss.  We cover women-centr...

Katrina Foe, Board-Certified Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, mother of seven, and cancer survivor, shares the reality of receiving a cancer diagnosis while breastfeeding her fifth child and how functional testing, emotional healing, and lifestyle redesign helped her reclaim her health.  Katrina also introduces the Cancer Freedom Program, her science-backed approach to h...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth. We explore my own C-section experience, why breech births aren't inherently dangerous, and how to prepare for a VBAC, twins, or a home...

Trying to get pregnant? What if the most powerful fertility tool isn't another supplement—but your nervous system, your partner's sperm health, and your own inner knowing? Caitria Thiele, holistic fertility expert and founder of Connected Healing, blends functional medicine, Chinese medicine, and deep emotional awareness to help couples prepare for pregnancy—far beyond the standard "just relax" ad...

What if your anxiety, fatigue, or hormonal imbalance wasn't just "in your head"—but in your energy? Dr. Mary Sanders—medical intuitive, chiropractor, and expert in energy medicine—uncovers the powerful ways your energetic body influences your physical health. With over two decades of clinical and intuitive experience, Dr. Mary explains how distorted energy patterns, unprocessed emotions, and disco...

What if a subtle dose of psilocybin could help you metabolize trauma, amplify your intuition, and reclaim your feminine flow?  Kayse Gehret, founder of Microdosing for Healing, shares her heart-centered, science-meets-somatic approach to psilocybin microdosing.  We dive deep into how timing microdoses around lunar and astrological cycles can magnify healing, why pairing mushrooms with somatic prac...

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" pi...

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 gene...

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 groundbreaki...

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 y...

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,...