I Went to Nicaragua to Slow Down—Here’s What It Did to My Brain, Body, – Biohacking Brittany

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May 9, 2025

I Went to Nicaragua to Slow Down—Here’s What It Did to My Brain, Body, and Baby

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share how our trip to Nicaragua became a transformative journey in nervous system regulation, parenting, and conscious living.

From barefoot grounding to outdoor schools, I dive into how slow, intentional living changed my perspective on health, tech, food, education, and motherhood.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just crave a deeper connection with yourself and your family, this episode is for you.

I talk about:

05:10 — How Nicaragua rewired my nervous system and reset my stress response

18:50 — Circadian rhythm, sunlight, EMFs, and the surprising benefits of low-tech environments

26:00 — Real signs of healing: HRV improvement, deeper sleep, less stress, and feeling home in my body

32:30 — Hydroponic permaculture farming, fresh food, and gut-brain health

38:00 — Touring off-grid schools: biologically aligned education, tech-minimal classrooms, and food policies

46:00 — Health education, and navigating controversial parenting choices

56:50 — Traveling with a baby: sleeping tips, gear recommendations, flexibility, and letting go of routines

1:09:45 — Post-travel integration: How I’m bringing slow living into my life

1:13:40 — Sneak peek at my upcoming women’s biohacking retreats

Questions answered in this episode:

How did slow living in Nicaragua impact Brittany’s nervous system and stress levels?
What is the new highway in Nicaragua and why does it matter for tourism and locals?
How can circadian rhythm and EMF exposure affect sleep and hormones?
What’s it like to travel internationally with a 9-month-old baby?
How does hydroponic and permaculture farming support gut and immune health?
What are biologically aligned education models and how do the Nicaragua schools practice them?
Why is Brittany critical of current public school curriculums in Canada?
How did reducing tech and consumption help regulate her dopamine and mood?
What does Brittany envision for her upcoming biohacking retreats?

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