Peptides With Michele

What I Look For Before I Trust Anyone With My Health. 19.07.2026 11min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.This podcast has always been about education. But the question I get asked more than almost anything else is where do I actually get my peptides and who do I trust. So today I am finally doing a full episode on it. I walk through what I looked for before I trusted anyone with my health, why the difference between research grade and pharmaceutical grade matters so much, what 503A certified compounding pharmacies actually means, why real doctor oversight is non negotiable, and what a real educational community in this space looks like. I also share what you get when you come through me. A real person who has been on these protocols, worked with hundreds of people, and is always happy to schedule a call and just talk. DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email me at michele@balanceonthego.net if you want to have that conversation.Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com

Methylene Blue. The 130 Year Old Compound Researchers Cannot Stop Talking About. 11.07.2026 11min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down Methylene Blue, a pharmaceutical grade compound that has been used in medicine since the 1890s and is now one of the most interesting things being studied in the longevity and brain health space. Yes it was originally a textile dye. Yes it is now being studied in real published human trials for cognitive function, cellular energy, oxidative stress, and neuroprotection including Alzheimer’s research. I break down exactly what it does inside your cellular power plants in plain language, answer why it comes as a capsule instead of an injection, and tell you exactly where the research stands honestly. If you have been hearing about Methylene Blue and wanted someone to just explain, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access this through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction.Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com

Why Your Body Stops Responding After 40. And What Is Actually Going On. 04.07.2026 11min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down something every single woman in midlife has experienced. Why your body just stops responding the way it used to. You are doing everything right and nothing is working the way it did in your thirties. Today I explain exactly why. I walk through what is actually happening inside your body after 40, the simultaneous decline of estrogen, progesterone, growth hormone, your cellular cleanup crew, and your cellular energy, and why all of it happening at once is what researchers are now calling inflammaging. No specific peptide today. Just the foundation that explains why everything I cover on this podcast exists. This is not a willpower problem. This is biology. And once you understand it everything starts to make a whole lot more sense.Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.comWant to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction.

Microdosing GLP-1s. What It Is and Why Everyone Is Talking About It. 25.06.2026 13min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I go deeper on GLP-1s, specifically the conversation everyone is having right now about microdosing tirzepatide and semaglutide. Not for dramatic weight loss. For metabolic health, inflammation, cardiovascular protection, and brain health. And yes, people do lose weight on it too, which makes it a real option for women who want to lose 15 or 20 pounds but do not qualify for a standard weight loss protocol. I share what the research actually says, why the longevity conversation around GLP-1s is getting serious, what the difference is between tirzepatide and semaglutide, and my personal experience having been on both a standard dose and a microdose protocol. I am also being upfront that the microdosing research is still early because that is what you deserve to know. If you have been hearing about microdosing and want someone to actually explain it honestly, this episode is for you. You will want to listen to my earlier GLP-1 episodes, if you have not already.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com

Sermorelin. The Peptide That Tells Your Body to Do Its Own Job. 19.06.2026 8min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down sermorelin, the peptide that does not do the job itself, it tells your body to do the job. Specifically it signals your pituitary gland to release its own growth hormone the natural way. Growth hormone declines roughly 14 percent every decade after your 30s and that decline is connected to so much of what midlife women feel, the sleep that is not restorative anymore, the stubborn belly fat, slower recovery, thinning skin, low energy, and brain fog. I break it all down like you are in 5th grade. If you have been wondering why you feel so different than you did ten years ago and want to understand what the research actually says, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction.Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com

KLOW. Four Peptides. The Science Behind the Blend. 11.06.2026 10min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down KLOW, a four peptide blend combining BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV into one single formula. If you have heard my episodes on GHK-Cu and BPC-157 plus TB-500 and wondered what it would look like to bring it all together, this episode is for you. I cover what each ingredient does in plain language, introduce KPV for the first time and what the published research says about it, and break down the science behind why these four peptides work better together than they do alone. Recovery, gut health, inflammation, and skin all in one blend. Explained like you are in 5th grade the way I always do it.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction.

Melanotan II: What It Actually Is and Why Researchers Got Surprised 10.06.2026 9min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down Melanotan II, a man-made peptide designed to copy a signal your body already knows how to receive, that activates a whole network of switches throughout your body and your brain. I’m explaining it like you’re in 5th grade. What it actually is, where the real research lives, and why I’m being upfront that some of it is human data and some of it is still early stage. We cover the pigmentation science, the desire and arousal research (yes that’s documented and the story behind it is wild), appetite and energy, and inflammation. Plus what to watch for and why doctor supervision is non-negotiable. If you’ve been curious about this one and wanted someone to just explain it honestly, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PODCAST” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Your Body Already Makes (And Why It Declines With Age) 28.05.2026 8min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down glutathione, the tiny peptide researchers call the “master antioxidant” that your body has been making on its own your entire life. Today I’m covering what it actually is, why levels drop as we get older, and what the research says, explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into how glutathione works like a cleanup crew inside every single cell in your body, why modern midlife life is the exact recipe for lower levels, what the research shows about antioxidant support, liver detoxification, immune function, skin, and cellular energy, and why doctor supervision matters when you’re doing this. If you’ve been hearing women rave about the glutathione glow and want to actually understand what it is before you try it, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

Meet DSIP, The Peptide That Could Change Your Sleep 15.05.2026 9min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down DSIP, also known as Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide, the tiny peptide everyone is asking me about for sleep. Today I’m covering what it actually is, why people are so curious about it, and what the research says, explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into how DSIP works as a natural “sleep signal” your body already makes, why it’s different than a sleep aid or sedative, what the research shows about deep sleep, stress, and recovery, and why doctor supervision matters when you’re doing this. If you’ve heard the buzz and want to actually understand DSIP before you try it, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

NAD+ (And Why It’s Not Technically a Peptide) 13.05.2026 12min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor.Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down NAD+, the tiny helper molecule inside every single one of your cells that makes energy possible, and the one your body loses nearly half of by the time you’re 50. Plot twist: NAD+ is not technically a peptide. I’m explaining what it actually is, why it gets grouped in with peptides anyway, why your cells literally can’t make energy without it, and why the injection is the form that actually changes the game (versus the pills you see all over Instagram and the IV drips popping up everywhere). All explained like you’re in 5th grade. If you’ve tried the pills and felt nothing, this episode is going to make you feel a lot less crazy.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net.

BPC-157 + TB-500: The Recovery Power Couple 07.05.2026 9min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down BPC-157 and TB-500. The two peptides that people talk about together so often they’ve earned the nickname “the recovery power couple.” Explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into what each peptide actually does (one’s the construction crew, one’s the traffic director), why people stack them together, and what the research has looked at. From tendon and ligament healing to gut health, post-surgical recovery, chronic inflammation, and athletic performance. I also keep it honest about what’s well-studied, what’s still developing, and why doctor supervision matters more than ever with these two. If you’ve been curious about peptides for healing, recovery, or gut issues, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

GHK-Cu: The Peptide Everyone Is Raving About 05.05.2026 9min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down GHK-Cu, the tiny three-amino-acid peptide everyone is talking about. Mine was just delivered, so today I’m covering what it actually is, why people are so obsessed, and what the research says, explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into how GHK-Cu works as a “repair signal” your body naturally makes (and loses with age), why injection works differently than topical, what it does for skin, hair, healing, inflammation, and even gene expression, and why doctor supervision matters when you’re doing this. If you’ve heard the buzz and want to actually understand GHK-Cu before you try it, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

Thymosin Alpha-1, The Immune Peptide That Changed My Life 22.04.2026 13min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down Thymosin Alpha-1, one of the most studied peptides in existence and the one I personally swear by. I share my own experience after almost four months on it, including a breathing test result that shocked my allergist of 25 years. I cover how it works as an immune modulator, why it is different from just an immune booster, what the research says about autoimmune conditions, fighting infections, healthy aging, and why I believe this one is a game changer. If you deal with allergies, asthma, autoimmune issues, or just feel like your immune system needs some real support, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

MOTS-c, Exercise in a Peptide? Let Me Explain. 22.04.2026 10min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down exactly what MOTS-c is, why it is unlike almost any other peptide out there, and why I am personally five injections in and playing the long game. I cover how it works at a cellular level inside your mitochondria, why it pairs so powerfully with a GLP-1, and what the research says about fat metabolism, insulin sensitivity, muscle preservation and healthy aging. If you have ever wondered what is actually happening inside your body on a peptide protocol, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider? DM me “PODCAST” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

Not All GLP-1s Are Created Equal And Here's Why It Matters 09.04.2026 19min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I’m tackling all the questions people are afraid to ask about GLP-1s. Why do some people have side effects and others don’t? What’s the difference between medical grade and research grade peptides? What about nausea, hair loss, Ozempic face, muscle loss and gallbladder issues? I'm breaking it all down honestly and with real research, real numbers and no scary headlines. If you’ve ever hesitated about GLP-1s because of something you heard or read, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

GLP-1s - What They Actually Are and Why I Take One 08.04.2026 10min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.In this episode I break down exactly what GLP-1s are, the difference between the two main types, my personal experience on Tirzepatide, and the research backed benefits that go way beyond weight loss, including your heart, brain, liver, sleep, joints and more. If you’ve ever been curious about GLP-1s but felt overwhelmed by all the information out there, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

What Is a Peptide? (And Why It Changed Everything for Me) 07.04.2026 5min

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this first episode, I share why I started this podcast and it’s personal. A little over a year ago I was exhausted, inflamed, gaining weight, and prediabetic, and felt like no one had answers for me. That’s when I discovered peptides and everything changed. Today I’m breaking down exactly what peptides are in the simplest way possible with no big science words, no overwhelm. Just real talk. If you’ve ever been curious about peptides but felt confused by all the information out there, this episode is for you.Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.