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 met3:29 His habits as a college baseball player5:50 Resilience in your 20s7:32 Poker community8:35 Readiness vs Performance10:28 His reflection on health in his 20s13:53 Immune challenges15:23 Is it woo-woo?16:30 Muse for athletic performance19:01 Nootropics for poker20:25 OURA Ring feedback21:54 Infrared sauna24:00 The cost of getting sick25:45 Nicotine benefits & downsides29:47 Peptide turning point34:11 Trust vs resistance in health partnership37:55 Late-night snacking39:40 Balancing living life with being healthy42:52 Living to 15645:55 His final piece of advice47:53 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Muse headbandOURA RingPeptides:BioLongevity Labs - code: BIOHACKERBABESEllieMDNootropics:Nootopia - code: BIOHACKERBABESThesis Troscriptions - Methylene BlueLucy Nicotine Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 Kimmel3:50 Welcome him to the show!4:57 His morning routine8:15 Pain & fascia10:28 Foam rolling & massage guns13:15 Lymphatic boots & Vibration plates16:30 Studies on bone density19:18 Fecal transplants22:30 Renee’s morning routine25:58 Lauren’s morning routine27:09 Retinol for skin aging29:52 Freddie’s stem cell skin cream32:39 Bimini oxygen therapy34:29 Red light therapy & face masks36:53 Young Goose L.A.D.R. Serum37:35 Body dysmorphia 45:23 Regenerative skin alternatives46:52 Glymphatic detox & Alzheimer’ss48:05 Overlooked behaviors for skin health52:10 New science of delaying the aging process55:19 Meet Schumann PEMF Pal!1:02:09 Where to find Freddie1:02:24 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Freddie's WebsiteInstagramRapid ReleasePower Plate - code: BIOHACKERBABES for 20% offBimini Oxygen HydrotherapyRecellebrate EXOAGELESS (Exosomes) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESYoung Goose - code: BIOHACKERBABES10Counter RetinaturalSchumann PEMF Pals - code: BIOHACKERBABESSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 McNairy3:50 Welcome him to the show!4:40 Why Ayahuasca?5:55 About Iboga7:13 How Ayahuasca works9:24 Who it’s not for12:25 Pre-trip cardiac work-up 14:28 Safety at Rythmia15:16 Schizophrenia17:19 Indigenous cultural practices19:15 When Westerners take Aya19:59 About Shamanism22:49 Importance of Set & Setting25:26 Abuse & trauma in plant medicine28:27 Women’s emotional & mental health30:49 First discovery of Ayahuasca33:31 Mechanisms of Action36:50 Synaptic plasticity37:55 Purging on Ayahuasca44:39 How to prepare for visiting Rythmia47:20 The main reasons people do Aya51:30 Rythmia facilities & schedule57:08 Supporting Empaths1:07:25 Dosing Aya1:11:40 Where to learn more1:15:24 Ayahuasca in a nutshell1:16:40 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: RythmiaFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 broken6:09 Limbic Retraining8:48 Underlying stressors to the gut9:24 Spider web analogy11:15 Simple hack to sync your gut rhythms14:28 Overnight fasting15:32 Perimenopausal & bloated16:31 Gut Healing Framework18:11 Basic elimination foods19:02 Regulating the stress response19:28 Renee’s gut story21:15 How to support digestion27:30 The many types of trauma 30:18 Food Therapy31:15 Repairing the gut lining & microbiome32:56 “Party in my stomach”35:02 Supplements for gut healing37:50 The acid reflux myth43:22 Supporting motility & bowel movements47:00 Diagnostic lab testing49:50 Triggers for leaky gut57:30 Allergies vs Intolerances vs Sensitivities1:01:29 Elimination Diet1:03:41 Can you over-optimize your gut?1:05:21 Recapping the frameworkRESOURCES:Fullscript Gut Supplements (must create an account to access)Biohacker Babes Gut Healing Framework E-book (FREE until Sept 14)Primal Trust - code: BIOHACKERBABES10FREE Nervous System Harmony e-bookBook: Food TherapyPodcast with Luis MojicaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 Kolbe5:32 Welcome him to the show!6:30 The state of our clothing supply chain8:42 The real problem with plastic12:38 Beware of the $20 t-shirt15:16 The most important swaps to make17:15 Can you avoid PFAS?19:06 European vs American standards23:50 Natural “biomaterials” to look for26:24 Hypercool Jade27:44 Toxic vs safe dyes30:11 Hypernatural philosophy & health benefits32:05 Safe standards to look for when shopping37:45 Clean underwear40:10 Golf + feedback from our husbands!42:15 Why you can have both performance and clean45:29 What we want in clean athleisure48:25 How to create change in the industry49:25 Is “recycled clothing” clean?54:34 More about Hypernatural55:43 His final advice58:05 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: https://hypernaturalstyle.com/IG: @hypernaturalstyleTikTok: @hypernaturalstyleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 Mojica3:58 Welcome him to the show!6:58 Using a CGM for feedback8:34 Relationship between cortisol & glucose 10:35 Getting out of food addiction 14:45 Hyper-vigilance & co-regulation17:30 The biology of trauma19:33 What is “co-regulation” & how to do it23:43 Somatic Therapy29:48 LIVE somatic experiencing33:13 Using food to regulate stress35:35 Categorizing food (a healthier way)41:26 Beans, greens & proteins43:01 Debunking the myth of beans51:15 Where to find him52:54 His final piece of advice54:23 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Hack Your Health - code: BIOHACKERBABESWebsite: Holistic Life Navigation6-month Parenting ProgramYouTube: @holisticlifenavigationPodcast: Holistic Life NavigationBook: Food TherapySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 Rimka3:21 Welcome to the podcast!4:01 How she defines health5:28 How we lose our sovereignty10:26 Medical gaslighting12:45 Renee’s story16:20 Learning how to think18:35 Nervous system & decision-making20:53 The problem with biohacking25:30 Burning man28:13 Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder33:14 Restoring intimacy & sex37:56 Balancing masculine & feminine in relationships39:58 Strategies to decrease dissociation & increase creativity46:45 Bioenergetics & nature somatics51:49 Permission to be lazy56:47 Brain wave support1:00:49 When to use biohacking tech1:06:30 Creating a healthier home1:11:15 Beauty is safety1:13:05 Botox issues1:20:20 How she learned to think1:22:43 How to find her1:31:30 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: www.drrimka.comIG: @dr_rimkaLinkedIn: @drstephanierimkaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we share the three biggest mistakes to avoid before bed and the simple shifts that can dramatically improve your sleep quality. We dive into the science of what happens while you sleep, why "sleep pressure" is essential, and how your circadian rhythm influences everything from hormones to energy and recovery.You'll also hear Renee's journey with sleep apnea, Lauren's biggest sleep lessons from traveling, our favorite sleep travel hacks, and practical tips for creating the ultimate sleep environment. We cover nervous system regulation, sleep hygiene, the popular 3-2-1 rule, air quality, bedding, common sleep myths, rebound sleep, and the supplements we actually use to support restorative sleep.Whether you're struggling to fall asleep, waking up exhausted, or simply looking to optimize your health, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you get deeper, more restorative sleep.SHOW NOTES:0:38 Welcome to the podcast!4:23 What happens when we sleep6:20 Renee’s sleep apnea journey8:05 Lauren’s travel discoveries10:24 Renee’s sleep travel hacks12:56 The Pillars of good sleep14:55 Circadian rules17:04 Mollie’s sleep environment20:48 Why we need “sleep pressure”25:55 How to downregulate your nervous system31:54 Sleep Hygiene35:34 The 3-2-1 Rule38:28 Air Quality & Bedding39:16 Sleep myths, busted41:25 Rebound sleep44:20 Sleep supplements48:20 Takeaways & Recap49:45 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Swanwick Blue light blocking glasses & lighting - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESTrueDark Blue light blocking glassesYoga NidraOURA RingEssentia MattressEight Sleep Cooling Pod - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESAirDoctor Air FilterAlign Mat (PEMF) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESApollo Neuro - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESBrainTapLightPath LED (Red Light) - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESMuse Headband for SleepSupplements:BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESHempLucid CBD - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABESKill Switch Sleep FormulaSleepy Vibes Drink (with Glycine)Troscriptions TroCalm & TroZzzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer, who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos.After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20's and 30's, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women's ability to get results in their body during their perimenopause years. With more than 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition industry, Bria created a proven strategy to dramatically improve the challenges women are experiencing in weight release and energy.Her podcast The Period Whisperer is a top 1% wellness podcast in the world with an instagram following of over 19,000. Bria has been featured in Fox News, Women's Health and top women's podcasts such as The MidLife Makeover Show to name a few. SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!3:09 About Bria Gadd4:03 Welcome her to the show!5:27 Is perimenopause the problem?7:18 Spotting initial symptoms10:32 Confusion around HRT11:20 Functional lab testing14:12 Digestive & Gut Support16:20 What perimenopause symptoms are trying to tell you18:45 Root causes of adrenal dysfunction20:56 Why working with a practitioner cuts through the noise24:18 Before detox27:15 How your period changes30:08 Before starting HRT34:33 Birth control stories35:50 Impact of endotoxins on hormones41:59 Deficiency in joy43:14 Peptides for perimenopause48:45 Poor sleep & blood sugar 52:51 Her POV on peptides56:49 Her Midlife Mojo program58:22 Her final piece of advice59:12 Thanks for tuning inRESOURCES:Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ IG: @bria_period_whispherer Facebook: BriaThePeriodWhisperer/ TikTok: briagadd YouTube: @bria_period_whisperer Podcast: The Period Whisperer Podcast Beam Minerals - code: Yuka AppEllie MDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are your sleep trackers helping you sleep better? Or making you more anxious about your sleep? In this episode, we welcome back sleep expert Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is A Skill, to explore how chasing the perfect sleep score can actually undermine restorative sleep, while sharing practical strategies for improving sleep through mindset shifts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and smart use of wearable data. Mollie also discusses overcoming the "First Night Effect" while traveling, when to consider at-home sleep studies, and the foundational tests that matter most before investing in advanced biohacks. Finally, she shares her personal experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy at Beckley Retreats, revealing how addressing suppressed emotions and unresolved stress transformed both her sleep and overall well-being.Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. In the spirit of that goal, she has created the #2 sleep podcast, where she has interviewed over 200 sleep experts, written a popular weekly sleep newsletter for over six years, partnered with luxury hotels & lifestyle brands, coached the world’s top poker players, and has appeared on over 175 podcasts.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!2:16 About Mollie Eastman3:19 Welcome her back to the show!4:48 Are wearables helping or harming?7:04 Placebo-Nocebo effect11:25 Getting relief from sleep data14:00 The ‘mindset’ undermining sleep16:13 Acceptance & Commitment Theory (ACT) for Insomnia18:38 Using biohacks for “First Night Effect”25:05 Sleep disorders & at-home sleep studies32:14 Auditing sleep data36:13 Baseline tests to start with39:51 Her latest discovery on sleep support40:55 Beckley Retreats48:47 The benefits of psychedelics on her sleep54:24 The impact of suppressing emotions58:57 Where to find herRESOURCES:Website: Sleep Is a SkillSleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” ProgramSleep Is A Skill PodcastLinkedInIG: @mollie.eastmanSleep Tests:SleepDoctor.comSleep Image RingHappy RingSleep Doctor Watch PAT - WatchPATOnera Sleep StudySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands