Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

Biohacker Babes
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We're sisters and the Biohacker Babes! We want to empower you to become your own biohacker and upgrade your life. The Biohacker Babes podcast aims to create insight into the body's natural healing abilities, strengthen your intuition, and empower you with techniques and modalities to optimize your health and wellness.

  1. 4d ago

    Cortisol Isn't the Enemy: Why You're Tired But Wired with Dr. Erin Kinney l The Hidden Drivers of Exhaustion, and How to Rebuild Your Energy and Stress Resilience

    Is cortisol really the enemy? Or have we completely misunderstood this essential hormone? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Erin Kinney breaks down what healthy cortisol should actually look like, how chronic stress can leave us stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, and the surprising signs that your nervous system may be dysregulated. We share our own burnout experiences as we explore the connections between cortisol, blood sugar, thyroid function, perimenopause, caffeine, intermittent fasting, and even fasted workouts. Dr. Kinney also reveals why multitasking, emotional suppression, and stealth infections can keep the body in stress mode—and what we can do to strengthen our “relax muscle.” If you’ve ever felt exhausted but wired, relied on caffeine to get through the day, or wondered why your body isn’t responding to all the “healthy” things you’re doing, this episode is a must-listen! Dr. Erin Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor, speaker, and podcast host who helps stressed-out patients balance their hormones, improve their mood, and restore their energy. She runs a private practice in Annapolis, Maryland, specializing in chronic health conditions related to hormonal and nervous-system imbalances, and has guided more than 7,000 people back to vibrant health through her clinic, workshops, retreats, and online programs. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and their five children.  SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 3:27 About Dr. Erin Kinney 4:08 Welcome her to the show! 5:36 Why do we need cortisol? 7:55 Energy surplus vs deficit 10:26 A normal cortisol pattern 12:28 Cortisol crash & adrenaline 13:55 Perimenopause advice 14:30 Lauren & Renee’s burnout stories 16:06 Signs & symptoms of dysregulated cortisol 20:41 How to strengthen your relax muscle 22:58 Cortisol testing 26:24 How cortisol affects thyroid 30:23 Taking a “bed day” 32:23 The impact of multi-tasking 38:37 Glucose-Cortisol relationship 41:08 Intermittent Fasting 43:05 Vicious caffeine-sedative cycle 44:27 Fasted workouts & fat burning 47:35 Stealth infections & cortisol 52:03 How emotional suppression affects cortisol 57:23 Where to find her book 58:04 Her final piece of advice 58:40 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Book: The Cortisol Cure Website Instagram Podcast YouTube Facebook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  2. Sep 21

    So… I Married a Biohacker: Ryan Belz’s Journey Into Health Optimization l From College Baseball to Professional Poker to Peptides, Nootropics and a Quest for Balanced Longevity

    What happens when a former college athlete and self-described skeptic slowly becomes a biohacker? In this episode, Renee sits down with her husband Ryan to unpack his evolution from late nights, drinking, and little focus on recovery to prioritizing sleep, nutrition, longevity, and health optimization. Ryan shares the biohacks and tools that have made the biggest difference for him, from wearables and meditation to nootropics, peptides, and IV therapy. They also dive into the realities of navigating health changes as a couple, why trust and patience matter, and how to optimize your health without losing the fun and spontaneity of life. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 2:42 How Renee & Ryan met 3:29 His habits as a college baseball player 5:50 Resilience in your 20s 7:32 Poker community 8:35 Readiness vs Performance 10:28 His reflection on health in his 20s 13:53 Immune challenges 15:23 Is it woo-woo? 16:30 Muse for athletic performance 19:01 Nootropics for poker 20:25 OURA Ring feedback 21:54 Infrared sauna 24:00 The cost of getting sick 25:45 Nicotine benefits & downsides 29:47 Peptide turning point 34:11 Trust vs resistance in health partnership 37:55 Late-night snacking 39:40 Balancing living life with being healthy 42:52 Living to 156 45:55 His final piece of advice 47:53 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Muse headband OURA Ring Peptides: BioLongevity Labs - code: BIOHACKERBABES EllieMD Nootropics: Nootopia - code: BIOHACKERBABES Thesis Troscriptions - Methylene Blue Lucy Nicotine Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  3. Sep 14

    Anti-Aging Roundtable with Freddie Kimmel: Skin Hacks, Fascia Myths, Stem Cells, Fecal Transplants, Schumann Resonance, and Living to 156

    In this roundtable episode, Freddie Kimmel joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about what we’re actually doing to stay strong, mobile, energized, and healthy as we get older. We get into morning routines, fascia work, training with a partner, old injuries, pain and mobility, foam rolling, massage, vibration plates, recovery technology, and which biohacking tools are actually worth the hype. We also talk about how our priorities change with age, shifting from simply looking good to making sure our bodies actually function well. It’s a candid conversation filled with personal experiences, different perspectives, and plenty of discussion around what’s really worth your time, money, and effort when it comes to longevity and feeling your best. Freddie Kimmel is a leading voice in patient advocacy and radical ownership of health. A survivor of metastatic cancer, Lyme disease, and toxic mold, he helps others reconnect with nature’s rhythms and the body’s innate capacity to heal. Certified in Functional Health, Biological Regulatory Sciences, and International Sports Science, Freddie serves as Head of Innovation at Flowpresso and consults with AmpCoil and Lightpath LED. He is the creator of the Biological Blueprint Academy and host of the acclaimed Beautifully Broken Podcast, where science, spirit, and technology meet to help people activate their body’s natural intelligence. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 3:06 About Freddie Kimmel 3:50 Welcome him to the show! 4:57 His morning routine 8:15 Pain & fascia 10:28 Foam rolling & massage guns 13:15 Lymphatic boots & Vibration plates 16:30 Studies on bone density 19:18 Fecal transplants 22:30 Renee’s morning routine 25:58 Lauren’s morning routine 27:09 Retinol for skin aging 29:52 Freddie’s stem cell skin cream 32:39 Bimini oxygen therapy 34:29 Red light therapy & face masks 36:53 Young Goose L.A.D.R. Serum 37:35 Body dysmorphia  45:23 Regenerative skin alternatives 46:52 Glymphatic detox & Alzheimer’ss 48:05 Overlooked behaviors for skin health 52:10 New science of delaying the aging process 55:19 Meet Schumann PEMF Pal! 1:02:09 Where to find Freddie 1:02:24 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Freddie's Website Instagram Rapid Release Power Plate - code: BIOHACKERBABES for 20% off Bimini Oxygen Hydrotherapy Recellebrate EXOAGELESS (Exosomes) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES Young Goose - code: BIOHACKERBABES10 Counter Retinatural Schumann PEMF Pals - code: BIOHACKERBABES Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  4. Sep 8

    Ayahuasca Is Not for Everyone with Dr. Jeff McNairy l Indigenous Ritutals, Sacred Rules, and Healing Trauma Safely at Rythmia

    What if the key to healing trauma, addiction, depression, and other deeply rooted emotional patterns lies beyond the tools of conventional medicine? In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia and a pioneer at the intersection of Western psychology and indigenous plant medicine, to explore the transformative potential of ayahuasca. Dr. Jeff explains how this powerful medicine may influence the brain, including synaptic plasticity, while emphasizing the critical importance of safety, screening, intention, and the “set and setting” surrounding the experience. He also shares insights into trauma, women’s emotional health, supporting highly sensitive people, and why some individuals may be drawn to plant medicine after conventional approaches haven’t delivered lasting results. Whether you’re curious about ayahuasca or simply interested in the future of mental and emotional healing, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at what may be possible when we expand the definition of medicine. Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H. is a pioneer in the mental health revolution and Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia, the world’s first and only medically licensed ayahuasca retreat. With over 18,000 success stories and a 98% transformation rate, Dr. Jeff is leading the healing work at Rythmia, guiding people from all walks of life - including doctors, veterans, therapists, and those who have tried everything else toward emotional breakthroughs, recovery from trauma, and lasting transformation. Supported by influential figures such as Kelly Slater, MLK III, Jack Canfield and comedian Ron White, who serve on the board, along with Hollywood A-listers like Terrence Howard, Rythmia helps individuals reconnect with their true selves in a way that traditional medicine often overlooks. For over 25 years, Dr. Jeff has worked at the intersection of Western psychology and indigenous medicine, helping thousands break free from PTSD, addiction, and depression. As a former Clinical Director of Passages Malibu, the world’s most successful luxury rehab center, he’s seen firsthand where traditional treatments fail - leading him to explore the power of alternative therapies. SHOW NOTES: 0:48 Welcome to the podcast! 2:47 ABout Dr. Jeff McNairy 3:50 Welcome him to the show! 4:40 Why Ayahuasca? 5:55 About Iboga 7:13 How Ayahuasca works 9:24 Who it’s not for 12:25 Pre-trip cardiac work-up  14:28 Safety at Rythmia 15:16 Schizophrenia 17:19 Indigenous cultural practices 19:15 When Westerners take Aya 19:59 About Shamanism 22:49 Importance of Set & Setting 25:26 Abuse & trauma in plant medicine 28:27 Women’s emotional & mental health 30:49 First discovery of Ayahuasca 33:31 Mechanisms of Action 36:50 Synaptic plasticity 37:55 Purging on Ayahuasca 44:39 How to prepare for visiting Rythmia 47:20 The main reasons people do Aya 51:30 Rythmia facilities & schedule 57:08 Supporting Empaths 1:07:25 Dosing Aya 1:11:40 Where to learn more 1:15:24 Ayahuasca in a nutshell 1:16:40 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: Rythmia Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  5. Aug 31

    The Gut-Healing Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes l Why Chasing Foods, Supplements & Symptoms Can Keep You Stuck, Plus Root Cause Strategies to Optimize Your Leaky Gut & Microbiome

    If you’ve done all the “right” things for your gut, eating clean, avoiding gluten, taking supplements, running labs, and still feel like your gut health stinks, this episode is for you. We’re challenging the idea that your gut is something you need to “fix” and exploring why symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas may actually be signals rather than signs that something is broken. We zoom out to look at the gut as part of a much bigger web involving the brain, nervous system, hormones, immune system, stress, sleep, and circadian rhythm, and we share simple strategies that can help support your body without adding another complicated protocol to your life. Our goal is to help you stop chasing symptoms, start listening to your body, and build resilience from the inside out. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the show! 3:03 Why your gut isn’t broken 6:09 Limbic Retraining 8:48 Underlying stressors to the gut 9:24 Spider web analogy 11:15 Simple hack to sync your gut rhythms 14:28 Overnight fasting 15:32 Perimenopausal & bloated 16:31 Gut Healing Framework 18:11 Basic elimination foods 19:02 Regulating the stress response 19:28 Renee’s gut story 21:15 How to support digestion 27:30 The many types of trauma  30:18 Food Therapy 31:15 Repairing the gut lining & microbiome 32:56 “Party in my stomach” 35:02 Supplements for gut healing 37:50 The acid reflux myth 43:22 Supporting motility & bowel movements 47:00 Diagnostic lab testing 49:50 Triggers for leaky gut 57:30 Allergies vs Intolerances vs Sensitivities 1:01:29 Elimination Diet 1:03:41 Can you over-optimize your gut? 1:05:21 Recapping the framework RESOURCES: Fullscript Gut Supplements (must create an account to access) Biohacker Babes Gut Healing Framework E-book (FREE until Sept 14) Primal Trust - code: BIOHACKERBABES10 FREE Nervous System Harmony e-book Book: Food Therapy Podcast with Luis Mojica Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  6. Aug 24

    If Clothes Had to Disclose Ingredients & How to Shop Smarter with Chris Kolbe of Hypernatural l Rethinking Plastics, PFAS, Dyes & Toxins in Our Clothing and a Return to Natural Biomaterials that Support Your Health

    What if the clothes touching your skin every day are quietly exposing you to chemicals you never agreed to wear? In this eye-opening conversation, Chris Kolbe pulls back the curtain on the plastic-heavy clothing industry, revealing the hidden chemicals, questionable dyes, PFAS, and “recycled” materials that can turn your closet into a potential source of exposure. We dive into the most important swaps to make, how to identify truly cleaner fabrics and underwear, why European standards often differ from those in the U.S., and whether you really have to sacrifice performance to choose healthier clothing. Plus, Chris explains the science behind HyperNatural’s innovative Hyper-Cool Jade™ technology and shares his vision for transforming the apparel industry from the inside out. Chris Kolbe is the cognizant founder of HyperNatural, which he launched in 2022 after recognizing the overlooked health potential of bio-based materials in an apparel industry dominated by plastic-heavy synthetics. He saw what consumers were up against: the “Perfect Problem” of opaque systems pushing chemical-loaded performance fabrics into closets and onto skin with little awareness.  Through HyperNatural, he is building a premium wellness apparel brand and bio-based materials platform powered by patented nano fiber technology called Hyper-Cool Jade™ to create a cleaner, higher-performing alternative to the synthetic / chemical status quo. With more than 30 years of experience across apparel, retail, merchandising, design, and brand building, Chris has held senior executive leadership roles at some of the industry’s most recognized brands and retailers, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, and Kohl’s, as well as serving as President of Lands’ End. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 4:23 About Chris Kolbe 5:32 Welcome him to the show! 6:30 The state of our clothing supply chain 8:42 The real problem with plastic 12:38 Beware of the $20 t-shirt 15:16 The most important swaps to make 17:15 Can you avoid PFAS? 19:06 European vs American standards 23:50 Natural “biomaterials” to look for 26:24 Hypercool Jade 27:44 Toxic vs safe dyes 30:11 Hypernatural philosophy & health benefits 32:05 Safe standards to look for when shopping 37:45 Clean underwear 40:10 Golf + feedback from our husbands! 42:15 Why you can have both performance and clean 45:29 What we want in clean athleisure 48:25 How to create change in the industry 49:25 Is “recycled clothing” clean? 54:34 More about Hypernatural 55:43 His final advice 58:05 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:  https://hypernaturalstyle.com/ IG: @hypernaturalstyle TikTok: @hypernaturalstyle Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  7. Aug 17

    Why You're Addicted to Food, and What Your Nervous System Needs You to Know to Feel Safe with Luis Mojica l The Hidden Connection between Trauma, Cortisol, Glucose, Cravings & True Healing

    Luis Mojica is a somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, where he teaches thousands of people around the world how to recover from stress and trauma. He uses whole foods, self-inquiry, and Somatic Experiencing as tools to find safety within yourself. Through Holistic Life Navigation, Luis offers online courses and webinars, in-person workshops and retreats, trauma-informed support groups, a monthly membership and newsletter, a weekly podcast, and a popular YouTube channel filled with insights and interviews. Luis’ first book, Food Therapy, was released in April of 2026, and is a USA Today bestseller. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 2:17 About Luis Mojica 3:58 Welcome him to the show! 6:58 Using a CGM for feedback 8:34 Relationship between cortisol & glucose  10:35 Getting out of food addiction  14:45 Hyper-vigilance & co-regulation 17:30 The biology of trauma 19:33 What is “co-regulation” & how to do it 23:43 Somatic Therapy 29:48 LIVE somatic experiencing 33:13 Using food to regulate stress 35:35 Categorizing food (a healthier way) 41:26 Beans, greens & proteins 43:01 Debunking the myth of beans 51:15 Where to find him 52:54 His final piece of advice 54:23 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Hack Your Health - code: BIOHACKERBABES Website: Holistic Life Navigation 6-month Parenting Program YouTube: @holisticlifenavigation Podcast: Holistic Life Navigation Book: Food Therapy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  8. Aug 10

    Your Body Isn’t the Problem: How to Reclaim Your Self-Trust & Health Sovereignty with Dr. Stephanie Rimka | Medical Gaslighting, Autism, Nervous System Health & Intimacy with Dr. Stephanie Rimka | Medical Gaslighting, Nervous System Regulation, Autism

    What happens when you stop outsourcing your health and start learning how to think for yourself? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Stephanie Rimka challenges the way we’ve been taught to approach health, healing, and even our own bodies. We dive into medical gaslighting, health sovereignty, nervous system regulation, autism spectrum, biohacking, and why the right intervention at the wrong time can sometimes do more harm than good. We also explore the deeper biology of safety, femininity, intimacy, relationships, and what it takes to reconnect with yourself after years of overriding your own signals. Dr. Rimka offers a radically different perspective on health: one that asks us to stop blindly following protocols, understand our own physiology, and learn how to think rather than simply being told what to do. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the medical system, disconnected from your body, stuck in survival mode, or overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it really means to take your health back. Dr. Stephanie Rimka is a clinician, educator, and speaker specializing in mitochondrial function, nervous system regulation, and the biological foundations of brain health, mental health, and human performance. With nearly three decades of clinical experience working with conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and complex neurodevelopmental challenges, her work focuses on helping practitioners and audiences understand why conventional protocols often fail and how to think in systems rather than isolated interventions. She is a founding faculty member of Peptide University, where she teaches clinicians worldwide how to apply advanced therapies through the lens of mitochondrial physiology, signaling, and clinical sequencing. Her approach integrates bioenergetics, trauma physiology, and metabolic health to create a more precise and effective model for restoring energy, cognitive function, and emotional resilience. Dr. Rimka is also the author of Receive: The Dance of Feminine Power, and the creator of multiple educational programs exploring the intersection of biology, identity, and human potential. Her work challenges reductionist approaches to health and emphasizes the importance of sequence, structure, and system-wide coherence, particularly in the treatment of chronic mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the show! 2:33 About Dr. Stephanie Rimka 3:21 Welcome to the podcast! 4:01 How she defines health 5:28 How we lose our sovereignty 10:26 Medical gaslighting 12:45 Renee’s story 16:20 Learning how to think 18:35 Nervous system & decision-making 20:53 The problem with biohacking 25:30 Burning man 28:13 Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder 33:14 Restoring intimacy & sex 37:56 Balancing masculine & feminine in relationships 39:58 Strategies to decrease dissociation & increase creativity 46:45 Bioenergetics & nature somatics 51:49 Permission to be lazy 56:47 Brain wave support 1:00:49 When to use biohacking tech 1:06:30 Creating a healthier home 1:11:15 Beauty is safety 1:13:05 Botox issues 1:20:20 How she learned to think 1:22:43 How to find her 1:31:30 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: www.drrimka.com IG: @dr_rimka LinkedIn: @drstephanierimka Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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We're sisters and the Biohacker Babes! We want to empower you to become your own biohacker and upgrade your life. The Biohacker Babes podcast aims to create insight into the body's natural healing abilities, strengthen your intuition, and empower you with techniques and modalities to optimize your health and wellness.

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  • Creator
    Biohacker Babes
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    363
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ℗ & © 2020 Biohacker Babes Podcast
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    Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

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