The Invisible Toxin in Your House: EMFs, Fertility, and Kids’ Brains - Biohacking with Brittany
Podcast Interview - Biohacking with Brittany Ford
In this powerful episode of Biohacking with Brittany, holistic nutritionist and biohacker Brittany Ford welcomes Daniel DeBaun, telecom engineer turned EMF protection expert and founder of DefenderShield, for a grounded, science-backed conversation on how everyday electromagnetic fields (EMFs) may impact fertility, pregnancy, hormones, sleep, and children’s developing brains.
Brittany Ford is a Holistic Nutritionist, biohacker, mother, and wellness educator dedicated to helping women reclaim their health through science-backed tools and nature-rooted practices. After overcoming her own challenges with hormone imbalance, PCOS, and gut dysfunction, Brittany created a unique approach blending functional medicine, biohacking, and ancient healing rituals. Today, she supports women through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long-term vitality via coaching, retreats, and educational resources.
Rather than fear-based messaging, this episode offers practical, realistic strategies to reduce EMF exposure while staying connected in today’s digital world. Daniel draws from decades of experience inside the telecommunications industry to explain what our devices are actually doing to our cells - and how simple lifestyle shifts can meaningfully lower long-term biological stress.
Listeners learn why EMFs are becoming a growing concern for women’s health and longevity, how proximity to devices matters more than most people realize, and what steps families can take to create safer sleep and living environments.
About Daniel DeBaun
Daniel DeBaun is the co-founder and CEO of DefenderShield, a leading EMF protection technology company. With over 30 years of engineering and executive experience in telecommunications, Daniel became concerned about the biological effects of wireless radiation and shifted his career toward EMF education and shielding innovation. He is internationally recognized for translating complex EMF science into practical solutions for families seeking healthier tech habits.
Key Takeaways from the Episode
During this eye-opening conversation, Daniel shares:
- Why EMFs matter now for women’s health, fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and longevity
- What electromagnetic fields do to sperm, ovaries, and cellular function over time
- How EMF shielding works - and why physical distance from devices is your first line of defense
- Practical protection strategies for babies, toddlers, and screen-obsessed kids
- Pregnancy considerations, miscarriage risk, and the inspiration behind DefenderShield belly bands and blankets
- The truth about grounding sheets, silver fabrics, and misleading wellness claims
- Bluetooth wearables, AirPods, and potential blood–brain barrier impacts
- Electromagnetic hypersensitivity and why women report symptoms more frequently
- How to design a low-EMF bedroom to support melatonin, deep sleep, and mitochondrial repair
- Small daily tech habits - like Wi-Fi timers, airplane mode, and analog alarm clocks - that quietly support long-term vitality
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