Biohacking with Brittany Brittany Ford

In this solo episode I share my first trimester biohacks that helped my mind and body adapt and thrive during pregnancy.
I cover everything from the importance of mental resilience through cold dips and tailored supplementation, to minimizing tech exposure and enhancing prenatal nutrition. 
Plus, I emphasized holistic practices, like using affirmations for deepening maternal bonds, and practical tips for healthier living environments. 
 
We talk about: 
01:20 - Episode on my first trimester experience
11:50 - The first trimester is just a phase along with its discomforts
15:00 - Cold therapy for building mental resiliency
22:00 - The book: Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You're Meant to Have
30:00 - Supplementing unhealthy food with healthy fats and proteins
38:00 - Drinking cacao tea during pregnancy
43:00 - Taking a break from exercising and incorporating movement everyday
46:00 - Dealing with nausea: What helped and what did not - LMNT electrolytes
49:30 - Supplements that helped: Needed code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Fatty15
58:00 - Environment biohacks: taking naps, white noise machine, Eight Sleep code: BRITTANY
1:02:00 - For blocking EMF: Juunaday code: BRITTANY, Leela Quantum Tech
1:06:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth



Sponsors:
Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount.
Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to Neurohacker for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off.
 
Resources:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you.
My Amazon storefront



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Dive into the icy journey with Joshua Church, co-founder of Edge Theory Labs. Joshua shares his powerful journey from chronic pain to peak wellness through cold immersion therapy. 



We talk about the Edge Tub, an ice-less innovation in home cold therapy. We also discuss the profound mental and physical benefits of cold exposure and the new Edge app, designed to support those exploring cold water immersion benefits.
 
We talk about:
12:30 - Joshua’s story: Living with chronic pain and seeking alternative modalities of healing
17:00 - How Joshua started loving cold therapy from hating it before
25:00 - Cold therapy methods: Cold showers, ice baths, cryotherapy, and others
37:00 - Edge Theory Labs’ three-stage approach to cold water immersion to help beginners get started
41:00 - Timings in cold therapy: What happens in the first seconds and when you get the benefits
45:00 - Conquering your fears and your state of mind through cold therapy
49:00 - How Joshua practices cold therapy
53:00 - The power of vocalizing during cold therapy
56:00 - The Edge app: Guided sessions and community connection for cold water immersion, breathwork and heat therapy
 
Sponsors:
Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.
Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!
 
Resources:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you.
My Amazon storefront
Joshua Church’s Instagram
Edge Theory Lab’s website and Instagram
 
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In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom.
I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importance of early midwife applications, the invaluable support from doulas, and demystified first trimester sex. 
Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you're expecting, planning to be, or simply curious about the journey, this episode has something for you.
 
We talk about:
06:00 - My Baby Steps course is still open 17:00 - Finding out about my pregnancy early and the changes in my mental health 23:00 - Symptoms during my first trimester and changes in my diet 28:00 - My mental health struggles 34:00 - Suffering from nausea all day, not just in the morning 47:00 - How I exercise during first trimester 52:00 - Changes in my skin during pregnancy and my high HCG levels 56:00 - My decision to go with midwife care and proactive approach in considering a home birth 1:01:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth 1:05:00 - My libido and still having sex during pregnancy  
Sponsors:
Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!  
 
Resources:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront


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My incredible guest, Edit B Kiss, shared her journey from a petroleum engineering background to becoming a Reiki master, revealing how holistic therapy radically reshaped not only her health but her entire life. 
We talked about the profound impacts of meditation, the importance of dietary changes, and how to tackle core traumas to reach true mental resilience.
We also explore the science behind meditation and hypnotherapy, and how they can lead to an enriched life.
 
We talk about:
09:30 - Edit B Kiss’ growth story 12:00 - How Edit B Kiss got started with Reiki 20:00 - The impact of diet changes on health and weight management 23:30 - Transcendental meditation and its benefits 32:00 - How to tell if you have mental resiliency and why it’s important 38:00 - Source memory healing and hypnotherapy: Their benefits and how they help release trauma 45:00 - Overcoming the hustle culture and prioritizing your health 49:00 - The importance of daily meditation for mental health  
Sponsors:
Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!  
 
Resources:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Edit B Kiss’ website, Instagram, and YouTube channel


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In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, discusses his personal battle with severe colitis and how he conquered it using a holistic approach. 
We explore the vital role of personalized healthcare in managing Crohn's disease, colitis, and irritable bowel disease. 
Dane details his journey to recovery through natural remedies, nutrition, and mindset changes, and introduces his SHIELD program, which supports those with chronic conditions through coaching, education, and lifestyle modifications.
 
We talk about:
05:00 - If you want to get pregnant within the next year, the Baby Steps Protocol is for you 13:00 - Dane’s ulcerative colitis diagnosis, seeing different doctors, and how he learned to take ownership of his situation 23:00 - Undiscovered parasites can cause severe autoimmune diseases 30:00 - Changing your mind and spirit: Get rid of your resentment and anger so you can heal 33:00 - Taking ownership of your health: It’s your responsibility to stay healthy 43:00 - Strategies on how to help your body heal itself 55:00 - Customizing your health protocols for specific life situations 1:05:00 - The SHIELD program: What it is and how can it help people with IBD, Chron’s or colitis

Sponsors:
Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to neurohacker.com/BRITTANY for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!  
 
Resources:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Dane Johnson’s 60 Day Healing Journal, website, and Instagram


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Welcome to an empowering journey into women's health and the magic of Yoni mapping with my guest, Jules Alma.
We discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for practices like Yoni mapping and the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing it provides, not just for individuals, but also for couples seeking to deepen their intimacy and understanding.
Jules Alma is a passionate menstrual coach and doula with a specialization in home and free births, utilizing practices like Yoni mapping to empower women's health and wellness. 
 
We talk about:
16:00 - Jules’ journey on getting started with Yoni Mapping 20:00 - How women’s bodies are slandered by the media 28:00 - The book, Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth 32:00 - Introduction to Yoni Mapping and its benefits to women 36:00 - Empowering women through Yoni Mapping 40:00 - The emotional and spiritual aspect of Yoni Mapping 48:00 - Yoni Mapping and deepening your connection to pleasure 53:00 - How Yoni Mapping helps women struggling to conceive 1:00:00 - Tips for pregnant women to help foster mind and body connection  
Sponsors:
Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!  
 
Resources:
Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Jules Alma’s website


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