Q&A: Sleep Hacks, Biohacking Your Bedroom, C-Section Recovery Tips, an – Biohacking Brittany

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Feb 28, 2025

Q&A: Sleep Hacks, Biohacking Your Bedroom, C-Section Recovery Tips, and the Psychedelic Wellness Revolution

In this Q&A episode, I explore the science of sleep optimization, the hidden challenges of C-section recovery, and the controversial world of psychedelics for mental health and performance.

As a biohacker and new mom, I share my personal experiences, research-backed strategies, and practical tips for improving sleep quality, healing postpartum, and exploring alternative therapies safely.

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I talk about:

5:10 - Optimizing sleep even if you have a baby

12:00 - Biohacking your environment for better sleep and recovery (Filter Optix code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, F.lux, Loftie lamps, Eight Sleep)

21:20 - Nighttime bath rituals and magnesium supplements to improve sleep quality (BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Tiny Health code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Oura ring, Ultrahuman ring)

30:00 - C-section recovery: Movement, scar care, and returning to fitness postpartum (My birth story episode, Kineon code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY)

37:10 - The timeline for postpartum strength rebuilding and reintroducing workouts (Sweat app)

44:20 - Psychedelics in the U.S.: Legal status and how microdosing works (Microcybin code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY)

46:30 - The difference between psilocybin and LSD, and their unique benefits

49:40 - Mindset and safety tips when using psychedelics

Questions answered in this episode:

What are the best hacks to improve sleep quality and recovery?
How do you optimize your sleep environment to minimize blue light exposure?
What supplements should you take to support deep, restful sleep?
What are the best strategies for a smooth C-section recovery?
How does movement help with C-section healing and reducing scar adhesions?
What is the best way to rebuild core strength postpartum?
Are psychedelics legal in the U.S., and where can you access them?
What are the benefits of microdosing LSD vs. psilocybin?
Can breastfeeding moms microdose psychedelics safely?
How does ketamine-assisted therapy compare to other psychedelic treatments?

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Resources:

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