Is Your Water Helping You — or Hurting You: Leo Szymborski & Lauren Leiva

You drink it, shower in it, and cook with it every day — but do you actually know what's in your water? At Biohackers World Conference Podcast, Lauren Leiva and Leo Szymborski, Founder of pH Prescription, expose what most people overlook about the water they drink, shower in, and rely on every day. Drawing on 40+ years in water science and water filtration expertise, Leo reveals what most people completely overlook about modern water systems and tap water quality. From PFAs and microplastics to pharmaceutical residues, heavy metals, and recycled water, this conversation exposes why "filtered" doesn't always mean safe or clean water. You'll learn: Why city water and recycled water may be stressing your skin, hormones, and immune system What contaminants and toxins standard water filters don't remove Why shower water and bathing water matter just as much as drinking water How magnesium water and molecular hydrogen can change hydration at a cellular level How to choose the right water purification solution: apartment, travel, clinic, or whole-house water filtration systems Why water quality and clean drinking water should be the first upgrade before supplements or biohacking protocols This episode is a practical wake-up call about water contamination — not fear-based, but empowering. If you care about energy, recovery, inflammation reduction, or long-term health and wellness, fixing your water may be the simplest (and most underestimated) place to start your health optimization journey. Let’s stay connected: Leo Szymborski, Founder of pH Prescription, LLC 👉 https://www.instagram.com/leo_ski_/ 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-szymborski-iii-95529881/ 👉 https://www.phprescription.com/ Leo recommends 👉 Ultimate Purified Drinking System ( https://www.phprescription.com/?ref=Biohackersworld ), get 5% with BHW5 promo code Lauren Leiva, Doctor of Physical Therapy 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyXndBSFVaVaaB1Ah-Q5LQ 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/queenofbiohacking/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/ExerScienceCenter?mibextid=YMEMSu 👉 https://www.instagram.com/queenofbiohacking/ Biohackers World 👉 https://www.biohackers.world/?utm_source=podcast 👉 https://www.instagram.com/biohackers.world/ 0:00 – Intro 0:25 – Leo’s Story in Water Filtration 1:47 – Are Refill Stations Actually Safe 2:32 – Toxic Well Water in New Jersey 3:15 – City Water, Chlorine & Skin Issues 4:27 – Home, Apartment & Travel Filters 5:06 – Whole-House vs. Drinking Systems 5:39 – Magnesium & Hydrogen Water Benefits 6:21 – Do Hydrogen Bottles Really Work? 7:03 – 3 Generations of Plumbers 8:25 – From Pipes to Filtration Expert 9:44 – Golf Courses, Pesticides & Intuition 11:16 – Different States, Different Toxins 11:59 – Custom Systems by Region 12:06 – How to Buy: PHPrescription.com 14:25 – Book: “Hell to Overcome, H2O” 15:53 – Turning Health Crisis into Purpose 16:24 – Using AI + EWG to Rate Your Water 18:49 – From Plumber to Entrepreneur 19:02 – Top 3 Biohacks: Water, Nitric Oxide, Air The Biohackers World Conference & Expo is dedicated to advancing the practice of biohacking and empowering wellness. Focused on providing attendees with the tools and knowledge to optimize their health and lifestyle, the event blends expert-led sessions with hands-on experiences, offering participants insights into the latest technologies and strategies for self-optimization. Join us at the next Biohackers World Conference in Los Angeles on March 28-29, 2026!