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 systemWhat contaminants and toxins standard water filters don't removeWhy shower water and bathing water matter just as much as drinking waterHow magnesium water and molecular hydrogen can change hydration at a cellular levelHow to choose the right water purification solution: apartment, travel, clinic, or whole-house water filtration systemsWhy water quality and clean drinking water should be the first upgrade before supplements or biohacking protocolsThis 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 codeLauren 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 – Intro0:25 – Leo’s Story in Water Filtration1:47 – Are Refill Stations Actually Safe2:32 – Toxic Well Water in New Jersey3:15 – City Water, Chlorine & Skin Issues4:27 – Home, Apartment & Travel Filters5:06 – Whole-House vs. Drinking Systems5:39 – Magnesium & Hydrogen Water Benefits6:21 – Do Hydrogen Bottles Really Work?7:03 – 3 Generations of Plumbers8:25 – From Pipes to Filtration Expert9:44 – Golf Courses, Pesticides & Intuition11:16 – Different States, Different Toxins11:59 – Custom Systems by Region12:06 – How to Buy: PHPrescription.com14:25 – Book: “Hell to Overcome, H2O”15:53 – Turning Health Crisis into Purpose16:24 – Using AI + EWG to Rate Your Water18:49 – From Plumber to Entrepreneur19:02 – 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 Chicago on September 4-5, 2026!