Peptides for Women

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• EPISODE 47: The Healing Power of Female Satisfaction and Peptides with Dr. Stephanie Rimka 29.05.2026 1h 33min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Rimka, a functional medicine practitioner, peptide educator, speaker, and author, to talk about her journey using peptides in clinical practice and how they’re transforming the future of health, longevity, mitochondria, metabolism, nervous system regulation, and women’s wellness.This conversation goes far beyond peptides alone. Dr. Rimka shares her philosophy around healing, communication within the body, mitochondrial health, trauma, female sexuality, nervous system safety, and why she believes modern medicine is missing the deeper picture of true healing. We also dive into emerging therapies like SS31, Clotho, and Cell Factors, and discuss why these molecules are creating so much excitement in the peptide and regenerative medicine space.We also explore the role of pleasure, orgasm, nervous system regulation, touch, trauma healing, and feminine energy in overall health, alongside a fascinating conversation around carnivore diet principles, metabolic health, and how Dr. Rimka personally structures her lifestyle for longevity and vitality.This is one of the most thought-provoking and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had on the show.In this episode, we cover:How Dr. Rimka first became interested in peptidesWhy she shifted her perspective on “natural vs pharmaceutical”The role of peptides as communication signals in the bodyWhat SS31 is and why it’s becoming a major topic in longevity medicineMitochondrial health and how mitochondria communicate throughout the bodyHow SS31 may support energy production, smell/taste recovery, and cellular repairWhy Dr. Rimka starts with mitochondrial support in complex chronic illnessWhat Clotho is and its connection to aging and longevityCell Factors, secretomes, and the future of regenerative medicinePeptide receptor sensitivity and communication signalingThoughts on genetic testing, SNPs, and methylationNervous system safety and its role in female sexualityFemale orgasm, oxytocin, and healing physiologyTrauma, somatic therapies, and fascial release workPT141 and sexual health conversationsDr. Rimka’s experience with the carnivore dietCarnivore diet as an elimination approach for autoimmune and gut issuesOxalates, glyphosate, and mitochondrial stressSteak, oysters, zinc, and libido supportLifestyle design, creating a life aligned with joy, pleasure, creativity, and feminine energyEmpowering parents navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and sensory disordersConnect with Dr. Stephanie Rimka!Website: https://drrimka.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 46: How Peptides Helped This Couple Reclaim Their Health From Breast Cancer with Colin & Aleah Dechant 22.05.2026 42min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Colin and Aleah Dechant- wellness coaches, peptide advocates, and functional health practitioners- to talk about their deeply personal journey through breast cancer recovery, burnout, metabolic dysfunction, midlife health challenges, and the powerful role peptides played in helping them rebuild their lives and health together.After Aleah was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after her 40th birthday, the Dechant family chose an integrative path forward that completely changed the trajectory of their lives. What began as a healing journey quickly became a passion for functional medicine, peptide therapy, metabolic health, and helping other women and men feel vibrant again in midlife.This conversation dives into functional lab testing, hormone dysfunction, inflammation, body composition, emotional resilience, peptide stacks, metabolic healing, relationships, confidence, and why feeling good again in your 40s and 50s is absolutely possible.In this episode, we cover:Aleah’s breast cancer diagnosis shortly after turning 40 and why she chose an integrative oncology approach instead of conventional treatment aloneHow peptides like GHK-Cu were introduced during cancer recoveryThe role of peptides in tissue repair, recovery, and healing supportColin’s perspective supporting his wife and family during treatment and how the entire family navigated cancer treatment togetherWhat functional lab testing revealed about Aleah’s hormones, inflammation, liver detox pathways, and gut healthHigh estrogen, poor estrogen metabolism, sluggish detoxification, and inflammatory pathways on DUTCH testingHow functional testing helped uncover years of hidden dysfunctionWhy Aleah became an FDN practitioner after her healing journeyColin’s experience with career burnout after 25 years in management and leaving corporate life behind and relocating their family to ArizonaThe importance of family support and making big life decisions togetherHow peptides helped Colin improve energy, sleep, recovery, body composition, and joint painColin’s peptide experience with L-carnitine, glutathione, BPC-157, and TB-500Aleah’s experience using microdosed tirzepatide for inflammation and metabolic healing after cancer treatmentThe differences they noticed between research peptides and pharmacy-compounded peptidesWhy women deserve to feel good AND look good without guiltMen’s perspective on aging, performance, energy, and confidenceHow improving health transformed their marriage, family dynamic, and confidenceThe peptide stacks they’re currently using and experimenting with: KLOW peptide stack, glutathione, tirzepatide, BPC-157, TB-500, and moreBuilding a wellness business together focused on helping midlife women and men thriveConnect with Colin & Aleah Dechant!Aleah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalhealthwithaleah/Colin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyw2bcoaching/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 45: Why Women Feel Exhausted, Invisible & Disconnected in Midlife with Dr. Angela Petersen 15.05.2026 52min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Angela Petersen, a practitioner and author focused on helping women restore metabolic balance, optimize hormones, improve libido, and reclaim vitality through peptides, lifestyle medicine, and root-cause healing.We dive into the deeper issues impacting women’s health today- from hormone dysfunction and birth control to metabolic disease, libido loss, brain health, and the emotional toll of modern life. Dr. Angela shares her perspective on why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies, relationships, and energy levels, and how peptides, hormone optimization, and foundational health practices can help women feel like themselves again.In this episode, we cover:Why modern healthcare often feels like “sick care” instead of healthcareThe inspiration behind Dr. Angela’s book, The Wellness GlitchFoundations Before Injections: why root-cause healing mattersThe biggest signs of perimenopause women shouldn’t ignoreWhy testosterone is often overlooked in women’s hormone healthTop hormone labs women should ask their doctors to runHow progesterone supports sleep, anxiety, and emotional balanceThe long-term concerns surrounding hormonal birth controlThe connection between libido, relationships, and overall vitalityHow SSRIs may impact sexual function and desirePeptides for libido, arousal, and sexual wellnessPT141, Kisspeptin, Oxytocin, and nitric oxide supportWhy gut health matters for oxytocin production and bondingTirzepatide for metabolic health, confidence, and brain protectionPeptides and strategies for cognitive health and neuroprotectionWhy blood sugar regulation is critical for preventing cognitive declineThe importance of estrogen for brain, bone, and heart healthConcerns about statins, cholesterol, and women’s brain healthPractical ways women can improve vitality, confidence, and longevityConnect with Dr. Angela Petersen!Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ampdhealth.net/Twitter/X: http://x.com/fixtheglitchnowInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amplified_total_wellness/Phone number: 385-486-4181Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 44: The Missing Link Between GLP-1 Precision Dosing, Circadian Rhythm & Gut Health with Dr. Melissa Petersen 08.05.2026 51min

  Welcome back to the Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Melissa Petersen, founder and CEO of Human Longevity Global and president of Peptide University. She’s a global authority in longevity medicine and metabolic innovation, and fun fact, she’s also the practitioner who originally introduced me to peptides years ago! So this conversation feels like a full-circle moment, diving even deeper into the science, strategy, and philosophy behind these powerful tools.We explore how peptides and GLP-1s actually work in the body, why precision dosing matters more than ever, and the biggest mistakes both clinicians and patients are making right now. Plus, we get into the often-overlooked foundations: circadian rhythm, nervous system regulation, and metabolic inputs, that ultimately determine whether peptides work… or don’t.In this episode, we cover:The origin story behind Human Longevity Institute and Peptide UniversityWhat peptides actually are (and why thinking in “molecules” changes everything)GLP-1s explained: why they’re revolutionary—and where things are going wrongPrecision dosing vs. standard dosing (and why “less is more”)The real reason GLP-1 side effects happen and how to avoid themFoundational gut support before starting peptides (enzymes, nutrients, hydration)Simple, budget-friendly ways to improve digestion and metabolic healthCircadian rhythm as the missing link in weight loss, sleep, and hormone balanceWhy timing (when you eat, sleep, and move) matters more than what you doThe impact of light exposure, nervous system regulation, and daily inputsWhy peptides “stop working” and what’s actually happening in the bodyThe BioHealthSpan framework: inputs → terrain → targeted interventions → amplificationHow to think about health as a system, not a quick fixConnect with Dr. Melissa Petersen!Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://docmelissa.com/Peptide University: https://mypeptideuniversity.com/Human Longevity Institute: https://humanlongevityinstitute.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drmelissagp/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 43: Your Biggest Peptide Questions Answered! Real Talk + Q&A with Samantha Lander 01.05.2026 59min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined once again by returning guest Samantha Lander, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, wellness coach, DJ, and founder of SeeFit Living, to answer your biggest peptide questions straight from our community.We’re diving into the real-world conversations women are having around peptides right now: from GLP-1s and weight loss resistance to libido, sleep, mitochondria, inflammation, gut health, and healthy aging. Samantha and I also talk about the importance of foundations like protein, minerals, hormone balance, stress management, and gut health before relying on peptides as a “magic fix.”We break down some of the most common misconceptions around peptides, discuss how different peptides work in the body, and share practical insights from both our personal experiences and clinical work with women in perimenopause and midlife. If you’ve been curious about peptides but overwhelmed by conflicting information online, this episode is packed with honest conversation, education, and practical nuance.In this episode, we cover:Why GLP-1s sometimes “stop working”The biggest mistakes women make while using peptidesHow under-eating can stall weight loss on GLP-1sRetatrutide vs. TirzepatideMitochondrial health and metabolic resistanceMOT-C, SS31, SLUP, AOD, and other metabolic peptidesWhy gut health matters for peptide effectivenessHistamine reactions, estrogen dominance, and peptide sensitivityGHK-Cu copper peptides for skin health and collagen supportNAD, glutathione, and longevity supportBeef organs, minerals, and foundational health strategiesPT141 for female libido and sexual wellnessWhy stress and burnout impact libido more than hormones aloneDSIP for sleep and circadian rhythm supportPeptides for immune modulation and recoveryThymosin Alpha-1, KPV, BPC157, and autoimmune considerationsThe future of peptides and increasing FDA regulationConnect with Samantha Lander!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seefitlivingLinks & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 42: Why Midlife Weight Gain Isn’t Your Fault (and What to Do) with Erin Goodman 24.04.2026 45min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Goodman, a master fitness trainer, nutrition coach, and Beachbody Live Master Trainer, to talk about her personal journey with peptides and how microdosing helped her break through stubborn weight gain while preserving muscle.After over two decades in the fitness industry, Erin found herself doing “all the right things” - tracking macros, strength training, and staying active - yet still gaining weight and feeling stuck. In this conversation, she shares how she shifted from skepticism to education, ultimately using peptides as a tool to support her already strong foundation.We also explore how peptides can complement (not replace!) key health habits like protein intake, resistance training, and consistency. Erin offers practical, real-life strategies she uses with her clients to simplify nutrition, improve adherence, and create sustainable results without extremes.In this episode, we cover:Why “doing everything right” can still lead to weight gain in midlifeHow microdosing tirzepatide helped her lose 25 lbs and 10% body fatThe importance of using data (like body composition) instead of just the scaleHow peptides reduce food noise and improve consistencyWhy protein intake is a non-negotiable and how to increase it realisticallySimple macro tracking strategies (without overwhelm)Meal prep tips to save time, money, and decision fatigueCommon mistakes women make with macros (and how to fix them)Erin’s experience stacking peptides (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin)Real client results and why microdosing works so well for 10–25 lb goalsThe importance of community, accountability, and support in long-term successConnect with Erin Goodman!Website: ⁠⁠https://www.workwithresultsmatter.com/linksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_eringoodman/⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erin.goodmanfurner/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 41: Why Midlife Women Must Put Themselves First (And Stop Playing Small) with Kayla Neal 17.04.2026 46min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Kayla Neal, a perimenopause weight loss coach with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, to talk about empowerment, self-prioritization, and why midlife women need to stop putting themselves last- especially in the era of peptides and advanced health tools.This conversation goes far beyond peptides. We dive into the emotional, psychological, and practical barriers that keep women stuck- and how to finally break free.In this episode, we cover:Why so many women struggle to put themselves first (and how to change that)The hidden cost of not investing in your health and well-beingHow midlife is an opportunity (not a setback) for transformationThe truth about investing in coaching, peptides, and long-term healthWhy quick fixes and “cheap options” keep women stuckHow to communicate your needs with your partner without guilt or fearThe role of confidence, self-trust, and identity in lasting transformationSmall, realistic steps to start prioritizing yourself todayHow peptides can support, not REPLACE, a solid health strategyWhy feeling good in your body impacts your marriage, family, and lifeConnect with Kayla Neal!Website: ⁠https://www.kaylajohnsonfitness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness/⁠Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 40: The Missing Piece for Midlife Weight Loss? Peptides Explained with Jenny Perin 10.04.2026 51min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Perin, a Midwest integrative and functional nutrition coach, to talk about how peptides are transforming midlife health- especially when it comes to weight loss, inflammation, sleep, and muscle tone.Jenny shares her personal journey from burnout in her 40s to building a thriving health coaching practice, and how discovering peptides in her 50s became the missing piece for both her and her clients. We dive into microdosing GLP-1s, dialing in nutrition and lifestyle foundations, and why peptides are not a shortcut- but a powerful tool when used correctly.In this episode, we cover:Why midlife weight loss requires a different approach than your 30sJenny’s experience microdosing GLP-1s and what changed after 8 weeksHow lowering dietary fat (slightly) can support weight loss in midlifeHow Jenny introduces peptides to her clients (and common resistance)The difference between peptides vs supplements (and why results feel different)Jenny’s experience with GHK-Cu for skin and collagen supportHow Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin improved her sleep and muscle toneWhy sleep is one of the most powerful drivers of fat loss and recoveryA realistic “day in the life” of a busy midlife woman balancing it allThe role of peptides in supporting (NOT replacing!) a healthy lifestyleWhat peptides Jenny is planning to try next (BPC-157 & NAD)Connect with Jenny Perin!Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shiftlifejennyperin/Website: https://shiftlifewithjenny.com/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 39: How Peptides Changed Everything From Toxic Marriage to 98-Pound Weight Loss with Del Dunham 03.04.2026 48min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Del Dunham, an entrepreneur, content creator, and women’s empowerment advocate, to talk about her powerful journey of rebuilding her life with the help of peptides. After navigating toxic relationships, financial struggles, and hitting rock bottom at her highest weight, Del made the decision to completely reinvent herself. From losing 98 pounds with tirzepatide to rebuilding her confidence, career, and finding love again, her story is raw, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring.We dive into the reality of “food noise,” emotional eating, and what finally clicked for her after years of trying everything—from diets to supplements to considering weight loss surgery. Del also shares the behind-the-scenes truth of her transformation, including the ethical dilemma of promoting supplements while secretly using peptides, and how choosing alignment over security changed everything. This episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start over—and that the right tools can truly change your life.In this episode, we cover:Del’s identity as a D1 athlete and post-college weight gainToxic relationships, emotional abuse, and the turning point that led to divorceThe concept of “food noise” and how peptides eliminated itWhy traditional diets and supplements didn’t work for herThe ethical conflict of promoting supplements while using peptidesPaying $1,100/month out-of-pocket for tirzepatide and why it was worth itLosing 98 pounds and the mindset shifts at each stage of her journeyBuilding a new business in the peptide space and helping other womenFinding love again after divorce and navigating vulnerability in a new relationshipWhy it’s never too late to reinvent yourselfConnect with Del Dunham!Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/delafterdivorce/Peptide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realshotgirlsht/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 38: The Future of Regenerative Healing of Peptides, Stem Cells & Exosomes with Dr. Jeff Gross 27.03.2026 1h 3min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jeff Gross, a board-certified neurosurgeon turned regenerative medicine expert, to talk about his journey from traditional spine surgery to using peptides, stem cells, and exosomes to activate the body’s own healing systems.We dive into how modern lifestyles push our bodies into “cell defense mode,” why so many women feel stuck in inflammation and fatigue after 30, and how cutting-edge therapies like peptides, exosomes, and regenerative medicine can help shift the body back into repair, energy production, and optimal function.This episode is a deep, eye-opening conversation that challenges conventional medicine, breaks down the truth about “FDA approval,” and explores how peptides, biohacking, exercise, and mitochondrial health all intersect to support longevity, fat loss, and true cellular healing.In this episode, we cover:Cell defense mode vs. energy/repair mode—and why so many women get stuck thereStem cells vs. exosomes—and why exosomes may be more efficient and accessibleHow peptides, stem cells, and exosomes work synergisticallyCost differences between peptide therapy and exosome treatmentsThe truth about “FDA-approved” and what it actually means for your careWhy some people don’t respond to GLP-1s—and how hormones play a roleExercise as a natural peptide trigger (myokines & longevity benefits)Why muscle is your “longevity organ” (especially for midlife women)How to train effectively with 1 set to failure (15–40 reps)The role of heat shock proteins and hormesis (sauna, fasting, exercise)Sauna vs. cold plunge: what actually works and how to do it properlyInsights on peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, PT-141, and FOXO4-DRIWhat “senescent (zombie) cells” are and how they impact agingPeptides and strategies that may support brain health and neurological functionMitochondrial health and its role in energy, aging, and recoveryWhy sleep quality (not just quantity) is critical for cellular repairMelatonin as a powerful antioxidant and mitochondrial support toolWhy most people are underdosing peptides and not seeing resultsConnect with Dr. Jeff Gross!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixspines/?hl=enReCELLebrate: https://www.instagram.com/recellebrateWebsite: https://recellebrate.com/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 37: From Addiction to Advanced Healing | Peptides, Gut Health & Recovery with Samantha Lander 20.03.2026 49min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Lander, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, entrepreneur, DJ, and recovery advocate, to talk about her journey using peptides to support deep healing- from chronic illness and gut dysfunction to addiction recovery. Samantha shares how her personal struggles led her to explore advanced peptide protocols, functional lab testing, and nervous system regulation to rebuild her health from the ground up.This conversation goes far beyond peptides as a quick fix. It highlights the importance of foundational healing, the complexity of chronic illness, and why a layered, personalized approach is essential- especially for women dealing with hormone imbalances, gut issues, and long-term health challenges.In this episode, we cover:Samantha’s journey through chronic illness, addiction, and recoveryThe connection between gut health, chronic symptoms, and substance useHer severe dental infections and the turning point in her healingHow peptides like BPC-157 played a role in her recoveryThe importance of gut testing, biofilm protocols, and foundational healingWorking with sensitive clients (mast cell activation, Lyme, chronic illness)Why some people react negatively to peptidesGLP-1 non-responders and the role of genetic SNPsAlternative fat loss strategies beyond GLP-1sEpigenetics vs genetics and lifestyle influence on health outcomesThe risks of DIY peptide use without proper testingNervous system regulation and alternative healing modalitiesAlcohol, recovery, and its impact on healingEntrepreneurship, resilience, and building multiple businessesSamantha’s DJ career and how music supports her recoveryConnect with Samantha Lander!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seefitlivingWebsite: https://seefitpt.com/DJ Page: https://www.instagram.com/djsamanthaleee/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• Episode 36: Peptides Are Back | The Real Story Behind the Ban, the Reversal, and What it Means for Your Health 12.03.2026 22min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this solo episode, I break down the real story behind the recent peptide restrictions, why the FDA originally cracked down on several popular compounds, and what a potential regulatory shift in 2026 could mean for clinicians and patients. Over the past few years, peptides have exploded in popularity across longevity medicine, sports medicine, and metabolic health clinics- but that rapid growth also placed many peptides into a regulatory gray zone. I walk through how the FDA’s Category 2 bulk substance list affected compounding pharmacies, why peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin were restricted, and how demand for these therapies never actually disappeared.I also discuss why a proposed policy shift could allow several peptides to return to compounding pharmacies under medical supervision, what peptides may remain restricted, and why safe access through licensed physicians and pharmacies is so important. If you’ve been hearing conflicting information about peptide bans, research peptides, or regulatory changes, this episode breaks it down in a clear and practical way so you can better understand what’s happening in the peptide world right now.In this episode, I cover:Why peptides suddenly exploded in popularity in longevity and functional medicineThe FDA crackdown on compounded peptides starting around 2023What the Category 2 bulk substance list means for compounding pharmaciesWhy peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin were restrictedHow the ban pushed many people toward unregulated research peptides onlineThe proposed regulatory shift that could allow certain peptides again in 2026How peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are used for inflammation and recoveryGrowth hormone peptides including CJC-1295 and ipamorelinThymosin alpha-1 and its potential role in immune supportPeptides that were never banned, including GLP-1 medicationsWhich peptides are still likely to remain restrictedConnect with Me!Website: ⁠⁠https://jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/⁠Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• EPISODE 35: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey to Healing and Hormonal Resilience with Blair Critch 06.03.2026 48min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Blair Critch, a cancer survivor, menopause mentor, and peptide educator, who shares her powerful and deeply personal journey through ovarian cancer, medically induced menopause, and finding true healing through integrative care and peptides. Blair opens up about advocating for herself when something felt “off,” navigating an estrogen-driven cancer diagnosis, and how peptides like NAD, glutathione, and GLP-1s helped her reclaim her health, energy, and confidence in midlife.In this episode, we cover:Blair’s ovarian cancer diagnosis and why trusting your intuition mattersThe PALB2 gene, inflammation markers, and catching cancer earlyMedically induced menopause after cancer treatment and its symptomsWhy NAD and glutathione were foundational in her recoveryUsing low-dose, physician-guided peptides safely after cancerGLP-1s for inflammation, metabolic health, and weight regulationImprovements in labs including A1C, cholesterol, thyroid, and CA-125Integrative healing during and after chemotherapyLibido, sexual wellness, and hormone shifts in midlife womenEmpowering women to ask for labs and advocate for their healthConnect with Blair Critch!Website: https://blaircritchofficial.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blaircritch2/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blair-Critch/61550648561158/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_webLinks & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• Episode 34: The 7 Peptides That Make Perimenopause Easier 27.02.2026 50min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women Podcast!In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic I’ve been wanting to cover for a long time: the seven peptides every woman in perimenopause should understand. After more than a decade working in women’s health and hormones, I see over and over again how perimenopause creates a full-body signaling shift, impacting metabolism, energy, inflammation, sleep, muscle, skin, gut health, and immune resilience. Once lifestyle foundations like nutrition, rest, movement, stress management, and minerals are dialed in, peptides can become a powerful way to restore communication between systems that are no longer responding the way they used to.I walk you through why how estrogen and growth hormone decline drive many midlife symptoms, and how peptides can help your cells remember how to function again. This episode is meant to educate, not replace medical care, and to help you understand why certain peptides are so impactful during the perimenopause transition.In This Episode, I Cover:Why perimenopause is a metabolic and cellular event, not just hormonalHow estrogen and growth hormone decline affect energy, muscle, fat, and inflammationWhy lifestyle alone often stops working in midlifeMOTS-c for mitochondrial function, metabolism, and fat signalingNAD+ for cellular energy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial biogenesisGrowth hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295, ipamorelin, sermorelin, tesamorelin) for muscle, sleep, and recoveryGHK-Cu for collagen production, skin, hair, and tissue repairBPC-157 for gut integrity, inflammation, and healingTB-500 for joints, fascia, connective tissue, and recoveryThymosin alpha-1 for immune balance and resilience in midlifeWhy sourcing, dosing strategy, cycling, and medical oversight matterContraindications and situations where peptides are not appropriateConnect with Me!Website: ⁠https://jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• Episode 33: What Comes After GLP-1s and Long-Term Results in Midlife with Kayla & Mike Neal 20.02.2026 43min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by returning guests Kayla and Mike Neal to talk about the next phase of peptide use; what happens after GLP-1s are working and you start asking, “I feel good… so what’s next?” We discuss how peptides can evolve over time, why foundations still matter, and how midlife women and men can continue building energy, muscle, and confidence instead of accepting decline as inevitable.Kayla also shares her personal perimenopause journey, including microdosing GLP-1s, maintaining lean muscle, and layering in peptides like NAD+ and growth hormone secretagogues. Mike brings the male perspective; staying strong, recovering better, and chasing optimal performance in midlife. We also talk through real client case studies, healing and recovery peptides, and why support, education, and coaching make all the difference.In This Episode, We Cover:Why many people ask “what’s next?” after success with GLP-1 peptidesKayla’s perimenopause journey and unexpected fat gain during COVIDMicrodosing GLP-1s to lose fat while preserving muscleWhy lifestyle foundations must come before peptidesUsing NAD+ to support energy and stamina in midlifeGrowth hormone secretagogues (like tesamorelin) for muscle and visceral fatHow peptides supported strength, recovery, and motivation in the gymHealing and skin repair with copper peptides after injuryWhy lean muscle is critical for longevity in women and menReal client results using data, body composition, and long-term coachingThe importance of partner support during health transitionsWhy midlife doesn’t have to mean slowing downConnect with Kayla & Mike Neal!Website: https://www.kaylajohnsonfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• Episode 32: Peptides 101 for Women — What Works, What Doesn’t, and Where to Start with Tina Haupert, FDN-P 17.02.2026 35min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Haupert, founder of Carrots ‘N’ Cake, to have an honest, practical conversation about peptides for women; including what they are, how they actually work, and why education and foundations matter more than chasing the next trending protocol.We also dive deeper into the Peptides for Practitioners course, discussing why structured education is critical in today’s peptide space, who this course is designed for, and how it helps practitioners and health professionals use peptides more responsibly and effectively.What We Discuss In This Episode:What peptides are and how they function in the bodyThe importance of cycling, dosing awareness, and realistic expectationsSafety concerns, misinformation, and social media peptide hypeWhy “more” is not better when it comes to peptidesHow education helps reduce misuse and overwhelmWhen peptides make sense and when they don’tWhy the peptide space desperately needs education-first leadershipUnderstanding peptides within the context of metabolic health, hormones, and lifestyle foundationsWhy practitioners must know who peptides are appropriate for and who should not use themEthical considerations, safety, and staying within scopeHelping practitioners speak confidently and responsibly about peptides with clientsHow the course is positioned as a way to raise the standard of peptide education, reduce misinformation, and help professionals make more informed, ethical decisions when discussing peptides.Connect with Tina Haupert, FDN-P!Instagram: ⁠⁠@carrotsncake⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.carrotsncake.com⁠Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• Episode 31: The GLP-1 Crackdown, Microdosing, and the Future of Metabolic Health with Dr. Dean Jones 13.02.2026 32min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Dean Jones, and we’re diving into what’s really happening in the peptide and GLP-1 space right now. This is an important, timely conversation about regulation, safety, dosing, and why so much of the current GLP-1 messaging online is missing the bigger picture, especially for midlife women.We talk about the growing scrutiny around research peptides, why GLP-1s are under the microscope, and how fear-based headlines are creating confusion for patients. Dr. Jones explains the difference between aggressive weight-loss dosing and more conservative, long-term metabolic dosing, why microdosing is gaining traction, and how GLP-1s actually work in the brain and body beyond appetite suppression. If you’re trying to understand GLP-1s without hype (or panic), this episode brings clarity.In this episode, we cover:Why GLP-1s are facing increased regulatory scrutinyThe difference between research peptides and prescription useHow misinformation is shaping public fear around GLP-1sWhy high dosing often backfires long-termWhat microdosing GLP-1s is, and who it’s forAppetite regulation vs true metabolic supportFood noise, weight regain, and brain signalingMuscle loss concerns and how dosing impacts outcomesWhy lowest effective dose matters for sustainabilityWhat the future of GLP-1 therapy may look likeConnect with Dr. Jones, DC!Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://drjonesdc.com/pfwpod⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjones_dc/ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjonesdc⁠Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• BONUS Episode: Peptides for Practitioners 2026 Certification Course! 12.02.2026 2min

  Welcome back to the Peptides for Women podcast! This is a special bonus episode to share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes for a long time: Peptides for Practitioners, our brand-new certification course designed to take the confusion, guesswork, and overwhelm out of peptides.If you’re a practitioner, health coach, or even someone who keeps getting asked about peptides and isn’t sure what’s actually safe, ethical, or effective, this episode is for you. And if you’re not a practitioner but want a deeper, responsible understanding of peptides, you can absolutely take this course too!Peptides for Practitioners is our certification course that teaches you the science, safety, and real-world strategy behind peptide therapy, so you can confidently integrate them into your existing protocols for fat loss, gut repair, inflammation, hormones, and metabolic health.Inside the course, you’ll learn:Exactly which peptides actually workHow to dose and stack them responsiblyHow to stay within ethical and legal scope, whether you’re licensed or notAnd how to layer peptides with nutrition, labs, lifestyle, and hormone work to get better results (without burnout!)In March 2026, we’re hosting a live cohort with four interactive calls, where Tina Haupert and I walk you through real cases, answer your questions, and show you how we actually use peptides in our practices.You’ll earn NASM continuing education units, plus get done-for-you clinical tools, white-label resources, microdosing strategies, and a full peptide integration blueprint you can start using immediately.If you’re ready to step into one of the fastest-growing areas in functional health with confidence and credibility, Peptides for Practitioners is your next move!For one month only, February 2026, we’re offering 50% off this course.You get the full course, which you can complete over a weekend, plus four live calls. You’ll also receive multiple bonus modules and recordings from our October 2025 live cohort.This is a steal!⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠The coupon code is valid for February 2026 only.After March 1st, the price goes back up to $497.We hope to see you there.
• Episode 30: Using Peptides Safely for Hormones and Fertility in a Highly Regulated Space with Taylor Williams 05.02.2026 37min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I sit down with someone I deeply admire and personally learn from, Taylor Williams. Taylor is a women’s health educator specializing in peptides, hormone optimization, and metabolic health, and she’s also the co-founder of the Axion Collective. This conversation takes a more personal and real-world turn as we talk about how peptides entered Taylor’s life, her relationship with her husband Hunter, and how education, hormones, and lived experience shaped the work they do today. This episode is equal parts science, life experience, and honest conversation about using peptides responsibly as tools, not magic fixes.We talk about:Taylor’s journey from the fitness and hair industry into peptides and hormone education.How inflammation and misdiagnosis pushed her to look for alternatives.How foundational hormone replacement therapy changed everything for her, especially as she and Hunter enter their fertility journey. The realities of teaching peptides online right now, including social media censorship, misinformation.Her early health challenges, inflammation, and a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosisHow Taylor and Hunter built a business together while respecting masculine and feminine rolesTaylor’s personal hormone replacement therapy journeyUsing HCG and HMG to support sperm productionWhy mitochondrial health and cellular signaling matter before pregnancyBioregulators, ovary support, and knowing when not to use a peptideConnect with Taylor Williams!Website: https://linktr.ee/taylormreidInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/taylorwilliamscoaching/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@taylorreidcoachingLinks & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.
• Episode 29: Why Midlife Weight Loss Isn’t a Willpower Problem and What Actually Works with Jenelle Zingg 29.01.2026 32min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Jenelle Zingg to break down why so many women in midlife feel stuck with their weight, energy, and health despite doing “all the right things”. We talk about metabolic health, insulin resistance, food noise, and why traditional dieting often backfires for women in midlife. Jenelle explains how physiology (not lack of discipline) drives many of the struggles women experience, and why tools like GLP-1s can be supportive when used appropriately and alongside foundational habits.In this episode, we cover:Jenelle’s background and clinical approach to women’s metabolic healthWhy willpower is not the issue for most midlife womenHow insulin resistance shows up in midlife, even without obvious symptomsThe role of blood sugar dysregulation in cravings and food noiseWhy chronic dieting worsens metabolic flexibility over timeHow GLP-1s can support appetite regulation and metabolic healthWhy proper dosing and medical guidance matter with GLP-1sThe importance of protein, consistency, and realistic expectationsWhy shame-based approaches keep women stuckReframing weight loss as a health-supportive process, not a moral oneHow behavior change becomes easier when physiology is supportedConnect with Jenelle Zingg!Website: https://www.mammaease.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenellezingg/Links & Resources:🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‼️Disclaimer‼️This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.