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. 2d ago

    Why You’re Waking Up at 3 AM with Morgan Adams l Re-educating Sleep Mindset & Addressing Blood Sugar, Hormones & Sleep Apnea For a Better Night's Sleep

    Waking up at 2 or 3 a.m. every night? The culprit might be something you’d never expect! On this episode, holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams breaks down the hidden factors disrupting women’s sleep, including blood sugar crashes, sleep apnea, low iron, and the connection between hormones, HRT, and airway health. She also challenges common sleep advice, revealing why mouth taping can be problematic, why tracking your sleep may actually increase anxiety, and why getting eight hours isn’t necessarily the magic number. After nearly a decade of relying on prescription sleeping pills, Morgan developed her SleepEasy™ Method to help women rebuild sleep confidence and stop turning bedtime into a nightly battle. Tune in for practical strategies to fall back asleep, create a sleep-friendly bedroom, and finally make peace with your sleep. Morgan Adams is a transformative holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her SleepEasy™ Method helps women improve their sleep quality AND their relationship with sleep so they can live less stressful days. Morgan understands firsthand how insomnia can impact quality of life and spent almost a decade dependent on prescription sleeping pills She’s also a two-time breast cancer survivor who advocates for a lifestyle of disease prevention. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 1:49 About Morgan Adams 2:31 Welcome her to the show! 3:16 The biggest overlooked culprit of middle-of-the-night wakeup 6:48 Blood sugar crashes 8:50 Sleep-breathing issues in women 9:43 Stop-Bang (Sleep Apnea) Assessment 15:11 The trouble with mouth tape 16:13 Why sleep apnea diagnosis requires collaboration 18:00 Iron & Sleep disorders 19:49 At-home sleep studies 22:06 The connection between hormones, HRT & Airway health 23:00 Her favorite sleep wearables 26:10 Why she doesn’t want client’s to track their sleep 29:40 The myth of “8 hours” of sleep 31:54 Re-educating sleep mindset 35:45 Phone-free bedrooms 38:32 How to build sleep confidence! 41:12 Why “effort is the enemy of sleep” 42:04 What to do when you can’t sleep 46:21 Sleep-Restriction Therapy 48:55 Her personal bedroom environment 51:29 Her final piece of advice 52:30 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/ IG: @morganadams.wellness Lofta / WatchPAT Happy Sleep / Happy Ring CGM (Glucose Monitor) Eight Sleep - code: BIOHACKERBABES Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  2. Oct 19

    The Top Health Questions Women Are Asking AI l Your Qs Answered on Insomnia, Perimenopause Symptoms, Fat Loss, Hormone Testing, Strength-Training & more!

    What if AI could help you connect the dots in your health? In this Just the Babes episode, we’re tackling some of the biggest questions women have about their bodies, hormones, and health. Why are you exhausted even when you think you’re getting enough sleep? Could perimenopause be behind your changing symptoms, stubborn weight gain, or shifting hormones? And what can your labs actually tell you about what’s going on beneath the surface? We’re breaking down the importance of sleep tracking, the underlying causes of poor sleep, at-home hormone testing, stress and metabolism, and the foundational habits that matter as your hormones change. We also share our favorite tools for tracking sleep and hormones, discuss common sleep-support mistakes (yes, including taking too much melatonin!), and explore how AI can help you ask better questions about your health. Plus, Renee shares her own AI experience and why we all need help uncovering our blind spots, challenging confirmation bias, and looking at the bigger picture. Your symptoms are clues, not the whole story. Tune in for a practical conversation about asking better questions, understanding you SHOW NOTES: 0:42 Welcome to the podcast! 2:18 Why you’re so tired all the time 4:24 Benefit of tracking sleep 5:37 Sleep latency & efficiency 8:39 Underlying causes of poor sleep 12:42 How to know if you’re in Perimenopause 15:27 At-home hormone tests 18:42 What to ask your Mom 20:45 Why you’re gaining weight when exercising and eating clean 24:11 Foundations when your hormones are declining 25:23 Stress & fat metabolism 27:55 Decoding your labs 29:50 Renee’s AI story 32:59 How to sleep better, naturally 35:32 Testing magnesium levels 42:05 Advice for using AI for health Qs 42:30 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: OURA Ring Mira Hormone Tracker Proov Empower Test Oova Hormone Kit Natural Cycles Menopause Quiz HRT with Choose Joi Sleepy Vibes (w/ Glycine) - code: BIOHACKERBABES Qualia Magnesium - code: BIOHACKERBABES HempLucid CBD - code: BIOHACKERBABES FREE Jet Lag E-book Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  3. Oct 12

    The Women's Playbook for Perimenopause with Jennifer Woodward l Hormone Testing, The Magic Combo of P@pt*des + HRT, and Optimizing Lifestyle Foundations First

    What if the key to navigating perimenopause isn’t just balancing your hormones, but understanding the powerful role p@pt*des can play in metabolic health, energy, and longevity? In this episode, Jennifer Woodward, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, breaks down the science behind peptide therapy and how it may support women through midlife. She shares insights on hormone testing, low estrogen symptoms, and why personalized lab work should come before jumping into hormone replacement therapy or p@pt*des. From growth hormone analogs and MOTS-C to recovery peptides and GHK-Cu, Jennifer explores emerging strategies, potential side effects, and important safety considerations, including copper balance and cancer risk. Tune in for an empowering conversation that separates peptide hype from science and helps women make more informed decisions about their hormones, healthspan, and future health. Jennifer Woodward is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with a Master’s in Integrative Nutrition who has helped over 1,400 midlife women lose weight, balance hormones, restore energy, and feel strong again. She is the author of Easy Perimenopause, host of the P@pt*des for Women Podcast, and the upcoming 2026 book on p@pt*des and metabolic health, and a hormone educator featured in multiple national publications. She also teaches the P@pt*des for Practitioners Certification Program, training health professionals to safely and confidently integrate this therapy into clinical practice. Her work bridges clinical science with real life to deliver results women can finally trust. She and her husband have four teenagers and reside in sunny central California.  SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the podcast! 2:05 About Jennifer Woodward 2:54 Welcome her to the show 3:32 What she wants everyone to know about p@pt*des 5:02 Delivery formats & bioavailability 6:48 Why testing is imperative for HRT 9:45 Getting enough time with your doctor 11:44 At-home hormone tests 13:37 Low estrogen symptoms 16:27 The importance of potassium 20:59 Before p@pt*des: HTMA & DUTCH 25:31 Helpful p@pt*des for Perimenopause 27:42 Benefits of growth-hormone analogs 30:18 Dosing GH p@pt*des 31:28 MOTS-C & side effects 35:46 SS-31 as an advanced strategy 38:30 GHK-Cu  42:56 Copper toxicity 46:08 Recovery p@pt*des for Perimenopause 49:37 Minimum age for p@pt*des 50:47 Concerns around Cancer 53:38 Where to find her 54:22 Her final piece of advice 55:09 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Her Website Podcast: P@pt*des for Women IG: @jenniferwoodwardnutrition Mira Hormone Tracker Rhythm Hormone Test Potassium-forward Electrolytes: Hi-Lyte  Dr. Berg’s Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  4. Oct 5

    Tongue Tied: The Root Cause Nobody Checks l How Your Tongue Shapes Your Breathing, Diaphragm & Whole-Body Tension with Dr. Neel Bulchandani

    Could your tongue be the reason your body work never seems to hold? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Neel Bulchandani to explore how the tongue influences far more than speech and swallowing, from breathing and the diaphragm to tension patterns throughout the whole body. Dr. Neel walks us through how tongue ties begin, how to assess them, and why they remain so controversial. We get into what Weston A. Price's work and evolution can tell us about modern mouths, the four phenotypes, and what tongue restrictions mean for lactation, breastfeeding, and gas and bloating in babies. He also explains his Floor Four framework, how the brain decides what to loosen versus strengthen, and what treatment for a tongue tie looks like. Plus, he guides us through a visualization exercise you can follow along with in real time. Dr. Neel Bulchandani is an integrative specialist working at the intersection of manual therapy, tongue/jaw function, longevity, and health optimization. He developed Functional Mandibular Diaphragmatic Integration (FMDI), linking tongue and jaw mechanics with cranial, visceral, fascial, and foot dynamics to unlock whole-body pain, tension, and dysfunction. He trains practitioners and organizations worldwide, consults for Ben Greenfield’s Life Network team, is on faculty with the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, and hosts the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. SHOW NOTES: 0:38 Welcome to the show! 4:00 About Dr. Neel Bulchandani 4:41 Welcome him to the podcast! 4:46 How your tongue affects your health! 7:40 Easing gas & bloating for breastfeeding babies 8:10 Phase Shift 10:38 Making body work last 12:23 The goal of the diaphragm 15:25 The “Floor Four” areas 17:39 Assessing tongue ties 20:59 Controversy around tongue ties 23:56 How tongue ties begin 31:20 Weston A. Price & evolution 35:25 The 4 Phenotypes 39:18 Lactation & breastfeeding for babies 41:25 Treatments for tongue tie 43:19 Visualization exercise 56:50 How the brain decides what to loosen vs strengthen 1:00:38 How to learn more 1:03:27 Benefits of The Floor Four 1:04:25 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Website: www.neelbulchandani.com IG: @drneelbulchandani Podcast: Compromised to Alchemized Big 6 Lymph Reset Naboso Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  5. Sep 28

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    367
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ℗ & © 2020 Biohacker Babes Podcast
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    Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro

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