Peptides for Women

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  EPISODE 55: How She Healed a 15-Year Shoulder Injury Without Surgery with Gina Parlette 24.07.2026 44min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I'm joined by Gina Parlette, firefighter, paramedic, nutritionist, peptide & GLP-1 coach, and founder of KŌA Wellness. After healing a long-standing shoulder injury with peptides and completely transforming her own body composition through strategic GLP-1 microdosing, Gina made it her mission to help others use these powerful tools safely and effectively.As a first responder, Gina has also witnessed firsthand what happens when people are prescribed GLP-1 medications without proper education. We dive into why nutrition, hydration, strength training, sleep, and nervous system regulation are essential for getting the best results while minimizing side effects.Whether you're considering GLP-1 therapy, already using peptides, or simply want to optimize your metabolic health, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-world experience.In this episode, we cover:Gina's journey from firefighter and paramedic to peptide & GLP-1 coachHow BPC-157 and TB-500 helped heal a 15-year shoulder injuryWhy safe peptide sourcing mattersCommon GLP-1 mistakes that lead to dehydration, fainting, and constipationHow Gina lost 10% body fat while gaining 5 pounds of muscleWhy stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation are foundational for fat lossHow GLP-1s may improve inflammation, brain fog, and mental clarityUsing DEXA and InBody scans to track progress beyond the scaleConnect with Gina Parlette!Website: https://www.ginaparlette.com/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gina_parlette/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.
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  EPISODE 54: What FDA Approval Actually Means and the Future of Peptides with Dr. Jean Cunningham 17.07.2026 1h 17min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jean Cunningham, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Empower Pharmacy. With over 15 years of experience in pharmacy, medical affairs, scientific communications, and evidence-based healthcare, Dr. Cunningham brings a unique perspective on peptides, GLP-1s, women’s health, and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding compounding pharmacies.Together, we dive into the science behind peptide therapies, the role of GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss, the history of hormone replacement therapy, and what the FDA’s upcoming peptide discussions could mean for patients, providers, and the future of personalized medicine.In this episode, we cover:Dr. Cunningham’s journey from pharmacy school to medical affairs leadershipWhy evidence-based medicine matters, and how to evaluate research criticallyThe lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative on hormone replacement therapyWhy many women were underserved by traditional healthcare approachesHow GLP-1 medications have evolved over the past two decadesThe connection between obesity, inflammation, and chronic diseaseThe difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fatWhy GLP-1s can improve more than just weight lossMuscle preservation, protein intake, and strength training while using GLP-1sHow scientific studies are funded and how researchers account for biasThe role of compounding pharmacies in personalized healthcareWhat 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies actually doThe difference between FDA-approved medications and compounded medicationsThe upcoming FDA peptide hearings and what they could mean for patientsWhy access to high-quality peptide therapies remains an important conversationThe risks associated with unregulated peptide sourcingWhat patients should consider before starting peptide therapyThe future of telehealth, personalized medicine, and peptide treatmentsConnect with Dr. Jean Cunningham!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeancunninghamEmpower Pharmacy Website: https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/Empower Pharmacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerpharmacy/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.
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  EPISODE 53: How Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again in Midlife with Kathy Wieliczko 10.07.2026 51min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Kathy Wieliczko, a nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of healthcare experience who turned her own menopause struggles into a mission to help women thrive in midlife.After entering menopause at 46 and being dismissed by her doctor, Kathy took matters into her own hands. Today, she's built a community of more than 125,000 women by sharing practical, honest advice about hormone replacement therapy, peptides, body composition, collagen, and healthy aging, without the fluff.In this conversation, we dive into what actually helped Kathy lose weight, regain her energy, improve her libido, and feel like herself again after menopause.In this episode, we cover:Kathy's personal menopause story and why being dismissed by her doctor changed everythingHow hormone replacement therapy transformed her mood, energy, and libidoThe surprising collagen supplement that completely eliminated her chronic knee painHow microdosing GLP-1 peptides can support inflammation, metabolism, and sustainable weight lossWhy hormone optimization may improve GLP-1 outcomes for womenThe importance of working with peptide-literate practitioners and avoiding research-grade peptidesKathy's favorite peptide stack, including GLP-1s, MOTS-c, BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and topical peptide skincareThe role of testosterone, PT-141, and other peptide therapies in supporting female libido and intimacyKathy's advice for women who feel like they've "lost themselves" during menopauseConnect with Kathy Wieliczko!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinspo/?hl=enLinks & 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.
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  EPISODE 52: Could It Be Lipedema? Symptoms, Diagnosis & How GLP-1s Changed Everything with Kristin Richards 03.07.2026 54min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I'm joined by Kristin Richards, a certified menopause coach, lipedema advocate, and health educator, to share her powerful journey from decades of frustration and medical gaslighting to finally receiving a lipedema diagnosis, and finding life-changing relief through hormone optimization, GLP-1 therapy, lifestyle changes, and surgery.For nearly 40 years, Kristin believed her disproportionately painful legs were simply "how God made her." After years of being told to lose weight, exercise more, and accept her symptoms, she discovered she had lipedema- a misunderstood connective tissue disorder that primarily affects women and is often triggered by hormonal changes like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Together, we discuss what lipedema actually is, why it's so commonly misdiagnosed, how inflammation plays a major role, and why GLP-1 peptides have become an important tool in Kristin's long-term health strategy. We also dive into the emotional side of finally receiving a diagnosis, advocating for yourself in the medical system, and helping more women recognize they aren't simply "lazy" or lacking willpower.In this episode, we cover:What lipedema is and how it differs from obesity and lymphedemaWhy hormonal changes often trigger lipedema progressionThe genetic and connective tissue components of the conditionCommon signs and symptoms women often overlookKristin's personal journey to receiving a diagnosis after nearly four decadesThe connection between PCOS, menopause, inflammation, and lipedemaWhy microdosing GLP-1s became part of Kristin's long-term wellness planLipedema surgery: what the procedure involves, recovery, and insurance coverageThe importance of compression garments and daily movementAnti-inflammatory nutrition strategies that support lipedema managementKristin's current peptide stack beyond GLP-1sThe growing awareness of lipedema and why advocacy mattersConnect with Kristin Richards!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekristinrichards/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.
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  EPISODE 51: From MTHFR to Breast Cancer | How Peptides Helped Me Reclaim My Health with Jessica Loftis 26.06.2026 48min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Loftis, health coach, peptide advocate, and founder of Body by JFit, to talk about her deeply personal journey through chronic inflammation, discovering her MTHFR status, navigating peptide therapy, and ultimately receiving a breast cancer diagnosis.Jessica shares how years of cravings, swelling, painful cycles, and feeling disconnected from her body led her to explore genetics, lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and eventually peptides. She opens up about how peptide therapy became part of her wellness routine before her diagnosis, the decisions she made after learning she had cancer, and the importance of becoming an active participant in your own healthcare journey. We also talk about the emotional side of healing, balancing faith with uncertainty, and what it means to trust yourself while making difficult health decisions.In this episode, we cover:Jessica’s early signs of inflammation and how cravings shaped her relationship with foodLiving with MTHFR and understanding that genes are not destinySimple environmental and lifestyle changes she made to support her healthWhy she became interested in peptide therapy and her early experience with itHer perspective on inflammation, body composition, and metabolic healthAlternative and complementary therapies she explored during recoveryThe role faith played throughout her cancer journeyWhy Jessica believes education and advocacy are essential in healthcareWhat excites her most about the future of peptides and helping othersConnect with Jessica Loftis!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaloftis.jfit/Website: https://www.bodybyjfit.com/YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.vanpaul/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.
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  EPISODE 50: Are Peptides the Future of Medicine? Inside the Regulation, Research & Industry with Trevor Kruder 19.06.2026 1h 4min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Trevor Kruder, CEO of Alpha Biomed Labs and owner of multiple pharmacy and peptide manufacturing businesses, to talk about the evolving world of peptides, manufacturing standards, regulation, and where peptide science may be headed next.Trevor shares how a personal healing experience led him into peptide research and manufacturing, and offers an inside look at how peptides move through research, compounding, production, and regulatory pathways. We also discuss emerging conversations around women’s health, metabolic health, oral peptide delivery systems, and the challenges of bringing peptide therapies into mainstream medicine.This conversation covers everything from sourcing and quality control to future possibilities in longevity, GLP-1 innovation, and access to peptide therapies. As always, this episode reflects personal experiences and perspectives shared during the conversation and is not intended as medical advice.In this episode, we cover:Trevor’s personal story and how injury recovery led him into peptide researchThe differences between research peptides, compounding pharmacies, and manufacturing facilitiesWhat 503A and 503B facilities are, and why the distinction mattersWhy sourcing, testing, sterility, and manufacturing standards are major conversations in the peptide industryHow peptide regulation and FDA pathways currently workWhy some peptide products remain difficult to commercializeTrevor’s perspective on current peptide policy and future regulatory changesThe role of independent research, IRBs, and investigational studiesEmerging work around oral peptide delivery and bioavailabilityThe future potential of peptides beyond injectionsGLP-1 medications, metabolic health, and personalized approaches to weight lossThe importance of experimentation under professional guidance and individualized protocolsPeptide accessibility, cost, and the future of broader adoptionConnect with Trevor Kruder!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorkruder/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.trevorkruder.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrevorKruderLinks & 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.
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  EPISODE 49: The Future of Sustainable Weight Loss with Personalized GLP-1 Dosing with Dr. Ian Ellis 12.06.2026 1h 3min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ian Ellis, physician and founder of Voafit, to talk about his personal weight-loss journey, the challenges he experienced using traditional GLP-1 dosing protocols, and how those experiences led him to develop a personalized, level-based approach to GLP-1 treatment.After years of battling food noise, restrictive dieting, and the ups and downs of fitness culture, Dr. Ellis found himself confronting many of the same struggles his future patients would face. His experience sparked a deep dive into GLP-1 pharmacokinetics and ultimately led to the creation of a new dosing philosophy designed to minimize side effects, preserve lean mass, improve adherence, and create a more sustainable experience for patients.We also explore how individualized medicine could reshape the future of obesity treatment, and why finding the minimum effective dose may matter more than reaching the maximum tolerated dose.In this episode, we cover:Dr. Ellis’ personal journey through weight struggles, bodybuilding culture, and medical trainingHow diet culture affects men differently, but often just as deeplyHis first experience taking semaglutide and the side effects that followed standard dose escalationThe concept of GLP-1 accumulation and why the same dose may not feel the same week to weekWhy traditional dosing protocols may not reflect individual patient responsesThe idea behind “level-based dosing” and finding a personalized therapeutic sweet spotStrategies aimed at reducing nausea, GI side effects, and medication burnoutThe importance of preserving muscle mass during weight lossResults and lessons learned from Dr. Ellis’ initial patient cohortWhy patient adherence remains one of the biggest challenges in GLP-1 treatmentHow technology and personalized tracking could support more individualized care in the futureWhat clinicians should consider when patients struggle with side effects or plateauingDr. Ellis’ vision for the next generation of obesity medicine and personalized healthcareConnect with Dr. Ian Ellis!Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.voafit.com/mylevelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voafitmd/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.
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  EPISODE 48: From Surviving a Brain Tumor to Thriving with Peptides with Kellie Hoover 05.06.2026 52min

  Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie Hoover, entrepreneur, former pharmaceutical sales representative, brain tumor survivor, wife, mom of two daughters, and passionate advocate for women's health and personal growth.Kellie shares her incredible journey from a successful pharmaceutical career through a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis that completely changed the way she approached health, wellness, and longevity. After refusing to accept a future dependent on stimulants and sleep medications, she began exploring nutrition, supplementation, and eventually peptides as tools to support her recovery and overall well-being.Our conversation dives deep into her experience with NAD+, glutathione, and GLP-1 therapies, including the emotional side of weight loss, overcoming food noise, navigating shame and stigma, and learning to trust herself around food again. We also explore how her health transformation inspired her business journey, leadership philosophy, and her commitment to helping women become just a little bit better every day.In this episode, we cover:• Kellie's journey as a brain tumor survivor and how it transformed her approach to health• Her 15-year career in pharmaceutical sales and early exposure to GLP-1 medications• Why she chose nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes instead of long-term medications• How NAD+ and glutathione became her introduction to peptide therapies• Living with ADHD and the surprising benefits she experienced from NAD+• The emotional and physical impact of food noise• Why so many women feel shame around seeking help for weight loss• Her personal GLP-1 microdosing experience and losing 33 pounds• How peptides helped improve her relationship with food• The confidence transformation that came with improved health• The importance of quality sourcing, education, and support when using peptides• Transitioning from peptide user to entrepreneur in the peptide industry• Building a business around purpose, impact, and serving women• Her "0.01% Better" philosophy for personal growth• Leadership, self-awareness, and serving others• Practical habits that support her success, including journaling, reading, faith, and intentional scheduling• Protecting your time, creating healthy boundaries, and staying present with family• Navigating the emotional transition of sending a child off to college• Why aligning your calendar with your values can transform your lifeConnect with Carrena Watts!Website: https://wellness.kelliehoover.org/kellie-hooverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelliehoover/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.
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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.