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⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back! Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026. Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠ Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠ We hope to see you there! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Tony Palamidessi, also known as Biohacking Dude, a healthcare entrepreneur and pharmaceutical industry professional focused on peptides, longevity, and wellness. I'm also welcoming back Samantha Lander of SeeFit Living, who joins us for a conversation about some of the biggest developments and questions emerging in the peptide space. We discussed the changing landscape of research-use-only (RUO) peptides, the possibility of a shift toward professional-use-only products, and what increased regulation could mean for practitioners and consumers. We also break down the ongoing discussion around retatrutide's classification as a peptide or biologic, why that distinction matters, and how the regulatory landscape could affect access to certain compounds. We then compare retatrutide and tirzepatide, including the different experiences people report, why individual responses can vary, and why a personalized approach matters. The conversation also explores Klotho and its role as a protein associated with longevity research. We wrap up by looking at emerging compounds like Apelin-13XR and the potential role of GLP-1s in supporting people navigating addictive behaviors. In this episode, we cover: The difference between RUO, professional-use-only, and prescription peptides Potential changes in peptide regulation and what they could mean for the industry Why retatrutide's classification as a peptide or biologic matters The differences between reta & tirze, and why individual responses vary What Klotho is and its connection to brain health, mitochondrial function, kidney research, and longevity Samantha's personal experiences with Klotho, including changes in her energy, hair, and sexual health Albumin binders and the reactions it may caused Emerging research and developments, including Apelin-13XR The potential role of GLP-1s in addiction-related behaviors and why foundational support still matters Connect with our guests! ✅ Tony Palamidessi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackingdude/ Email: [email protected] ✅ Samantha Lander: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving/Learn more about Klotho: https://go.biolongevitylabs.com/aff_c?offer_id=1&aff_id=2340&url_id=147&aff_sub=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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back! Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026. Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠⁠ Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠⁠ We hope to see you there! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by TJ Sweet, keynote speaker, author, certified coach, and host of the Living the Sweet Life podcast, to talk about his personal journey with peptides, recovering from years of knee pain, and changing the way he approaches health, gratitude, and personal growth. After multiple knee surgeries and years of struggling with pain and limited mobility, TJ began exploring peptides as part of a broader approach to his health. Alongside peptides, he focused on gut health, nutrition, movement, and other foundational habits that supported his recovery. But this conversation goes beyond physical healing. TJ shares how gratitude, self-acceptance, and understanding the deeper purpose behind our goals can change the way we approach our health. He explains why chasing a number on the scale isn't always enough, why sustainable habits matter more than quick results, and how taking care of ourselves can help us show up more fully for the people we love. In this episode, we cover: TJ's journey through multiple knee surgeries and chronic knee painHow peptides became part of his personal recovery journeyThe peptides TJ has explored, including BPC-157, TB-500, SS-31, and MOTS-cWhy gut health, nutrition, movement, and other foundational habits matter alongside peptidesHow gratitude can help us shift our perspective without ignoring difficult emotionsWhy setting health goals around purpose can be more motivating than focusing only on weight or appearanceThe difference between achieving a goal and building habits that help you sustain your resultsHow social media and comparison can affect body image and self-acceptanceLearning to keep promises to yourself and build a healthier relationship with yourselfWhy taking care of your health can help you stay present for the people you loveHow to receive compliments without turning them into new expectationsWhy peptides aren't a shortcut or a replacement for the foundations of good healthConnect with TJ Sweet! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetjsweet/⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tjsweet.com/⁠Email: ⁠mailto:[email protected]⁠Samantha Lander's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving/⁠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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back! Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026. Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠ Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠ We hope to see you there! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dominika Laureto, a doctor of nursing and regenerative wellness practitioner, to talk about her journey from growing up in Poland to working in emergency medicine and eventually building a practice focused on wellness, aesthetics, and peptide therapy. Dominika shares how her experiences in a busy emergency department led her to question the traditional healthcare system and look for ways to help people beyond treating immediate symptoms. She explains how her experience in aesthetics inspired her to shift toward functional and regenerative wellness, where she could focus on helping people feel better from the inside out. We also discuss Dominika’s personal experience with peptides, including how she used MOTS-c and observed changes in her cholesterol levels, her favorite peptides for skin health, and how she approaches gut health and inflammation with her clients. Dominika also shares the blood markers she recommends discussing with a healthcare provider, why individual responses to peptides can vary, and her thoughts on the future of regenerative medicine. In this episode, we cover: Dominika’s childhood in Poland and her journey to building a life in the United States Why burnout and limitations in traditional healthcare led her toward regenerative wellness Her personal experience with MOTS-c and cholesterol levels Peptides she has explored, including GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and others How Dominika approaches gut health, inflammation, and autoimmune concerns Why addressing food sensitivities and other underlying issues matters before considering peptides Why testing and objective data are important when developing an individualized health plan Blood markers to discuss with your healthcare provider, including ApoB, triglycerides, hs-CRP, HbA1c, fasting insulin, C-peptide, thyroid markers, hormones, and ferritin Dominika’s perspective on the future of peptide medicine and regenerative wellness Connect with Dominika Laureto! Dominika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominika_laureto/?hl=enLive Supreme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live_supreme/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.livesupreme.co/Dominika's email: [email protected] & 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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back! Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026. Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50 We hope to see you there! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Haupert of Carrots ’N’ Cake, my FDN colleague, peptide friend, and co-creator of the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course. We’re getting honest about our personal experiences with peptides, especially when it comes to chronic gut issues and the reality that not every peptide works the way we hope it will. Tina shares her experience using peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV for ulcerative colitis, while I talk about my own long journey with slow motility and constipation. We discuss why some peptides may help manage symptoms without fixing the underlying issue, why every body responds differently, and why medications can be a valid part of your health journey. We also talk about the connection between chronic stress and gut health, and how learning to slow down, set boundaries, and make room for hobbies and relationships can make a difference. Plus, we share more about our upcoming live Peptides for Practitioners cohort and why real-life experience matters when learning how to use peptides as part of a bigger health picture. In this episode, we cover: Our personal experiences with gut health and chronic digestive issues Why BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV didn't completely resolve our gut issues How peptides can help manage symptoms without necessarily fixing the underlying problem Why medications and other treatments can be valid tools in your health journey How chronic stress and HPA axis dysregulation may affect gut health and peptide outcomes The importance of slowing down, setting boundaries, and making time to relax How hobbies, creativity, social connections, and time away from work support a more balanced lifestyle Why peptides work differently for everyone and aren't a one-size-fits-all solution What to expect from the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and upcoming live cohort Why practitioner education, functional testing, and a comprehensive approach matter when working with peptides Connect with Tina Haupert: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.carrotsncake.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.

Welcome back to the Peptides for Women podcast! ⭐️ The Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back! Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026. Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50 Inside the certification, you'll learn how to: Understand the science, safety, contraindications and scope-of-practice considerations surrounding peptidesRecognize which peptides may be relevant to different client goals, including metabolic health, body composition, gut health, inflammation, recovery, cognition and moreSeparate research from hype and understand what we actually know about commonly discussed peptidesUnderstand dosing concepts, microdosing, stacking and protocol considerationsThink through how peptides may fit alongside nutrition, lifestyle, functional labs and hormone protocolsWork through real-world client scenarios instead of relying on one-size-fits-all protocolsCommunicate about peptides with clients in a way that is ethical, responsible and within your scopeBuild peptide education into your existing services and practice. We hope to see you there!

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Tina Haupert, the woman behind Carrots ’N Cake, an FDN practitioner, longtime health and fitness blogger, and experienced peptide self-experimenter. Tina has been on a long health journey with ulcerative colitis, and her search for better health has led her to explore a wide range of peptides for healing, inflammation, pain, metabolism, body composition, and overall health. Tina and I talk about the good, the bad, and the unexpected parts of using peptides. She shares some of her biggest peptide wins, as well as the experiences that did not go as planned, including some pretty intense reactions to MOTS-c, Thymosin Alpha-1, and FOXO4-DRI. We also talk about the peptides that have worked really well for her, including ARA 290 for nerve pain, GLP-1s for appetite control and food noise, and Tesamorelin + KPV for body composition and inflammation. Tina shares why she prefers a low-and-slow approach, how her experience with peptides has changed over time, and why the same peptide can affect two people very differently. Most importantly, this episode is about looking at peptides as another tool in the toolbox rather than a magic solution. Your experience may be completely different from someone else’s, which is why bio-individuality, proper guidance, and understanding the bigger picture all matter. In this episode, we cover: Tina’s health journey with ulcerative colitis and what led her to functional nutrition and peptidesWhy BPC-157 + TB-500 was Tina’s “gateway peptide”Her experience with MOTS-c and intense injection site reactionsWhy MOTS-c may not be a good fit for everyoneTina’s experience with a high dose of Thymosin Alpha-1 and the importance of starting low and slowFOXO4-DRI and the theory behind targeting senescent “zombie” cellsWhy the dose can make a big difference with peptidesTina’s experience using ARA 290 for severe nerve painTina’s experience with Tirzepatide and RetatrutideWhy Retatrutide caused increased heart rate and anxiety for Tina at higher dosesWhy individual responses to GLP-1s can be so differentTina’s experience with Tesamorelin + KPVHer less positive experience with Tesamorelin + IpamorelinKPV for inflammation and why Tina likes combining it with growth hormone peptidesTina’s experience with 5-Amino and increased energyHer first impressions of topical GHK-Cu for skinHow practitioners can troubleshoot when a peptide isn’t producing the expected resultsPeptides for Practitioners and the importance of learning how to use peptides responsibly with clientsHow practitioners can integrate peptide education into their businessesWhy getting different perspectives from other practitioners can be valuableConnect with Tina Haupert: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/ Website: ⁠www.carrotsncake.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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dustin Robinson, founding partner of LumaLex Law, an attorney, CPA, and entrepreneur who works with companies in emerging and highly regulated industries. We’re talking about the legal and regulatory side of the peptide industry, including research-use peptides, compounding pharmacies, telehealth, social media, and what doctors and consumers should understand as the industry continues to evolve. Dustin shares why peptides, psychedelics, cannabis, healthcare, and other industries can be so complicated from a legal perspective. We also talk about the differences between research-use-only (RUO) products and regulated compounding pharmacies, how state and federal regulations can overlap, and why the laws surrounding peptides can change so quickly. We also get into the recent discussions around peptides being considered for the 503A bulk drug list, what that could mean for access, the future of peptide supply chains, and why the demand for peptides could create new challenges for pharmacies and API manufacturers. Finally, Dustin explains some of the legal risks around affiliate marketing and social media, including why peptide companies and influencers need to be careful about what they say online and how Meta handles content related to regulated industries. In this episode, we cover: Why emerging industries like peptides, psychedelics, cannabis, and healthcare have complicated legal frameworks How Dustin’s firm uses AI and legal technology to keep up with changing regulations Corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) and why telehealth companies need to understand state-specific laws How MSO-PC structures work and why they can be different from state to state The difference between 503A compounding pharmacies and RUO products Why an RUO product is not the same thing as a prescription The legal risks doctors may face when using RUO products with patients Why some peptides have been difficult to compound through 503A pharmacies The recent PCAC discussions around several peptides and what could happen next FDA rulemaking and the idea of “enforcement discretion” Why peptide demand could potentially outpace the regulated supply chain Where peptide APIs come from and the difference between regulated and unregulated supply chains Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and why independent batch testing matters The legal risks of affiliate marketing for RUO companies Why companies can be responsible for claims made by their affiliates Social media, Meta, and why peptide and other regulated-industry accounts can be removed Why educational content may be safer than promoting personal use Dustin’s thoughts on AI and how it is changing businesses and law firms What the future could look like as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life Connect with Dustin Robinson! Website: https://www.lumalexlaw.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinr10/?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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, a medical doctor specializing in functional and metabolic health, to talk about her journey from emergency medicine to functional medicine and how peptides have become an important part of her own health journey and her work with women. Dr. Gajer shares how her experience with Lyme disease and the limitations she saw in conventional medicine led her to explore a deeper approach to health. We talk about mitochondrial health, healing peptides, growth hormone secretagogues, hormones, and how she approaches peptide protocols based on each woman’s individual symptoms, labs, and goals. She also explains how she uses peptides like MOTC, SS31, NAD+, BPC-157, KPV, thymus, sermorelin, tesamorelin, and more, including how she thinks about supporting mitochondrial function and muscle mass in midlife women. In this episode, we cover: Dr. Gajer’s journey from emergency medicine to functional medicineHer experience with Lyme disease and chronic health strugglesWhy she felt conventional medicine was missing somethingHow hormones became an important part of her practiceHow peptides became the “icing on the cake” for her and her patientsHer personal experience using healing peptides after Lyme diseaseBPC-157, KPV, thymus, and Alpha-1 for immune and healing supportWhy mitochondrial health is especially important for women in midlifeHow MOTC, SS31, and NAD+ work differently to support mitochondriaHow she approaches peptide protocols based on a woman’s symptoms and labsGrowth hormone secretagogues and supporting muscle mass and sleepSermorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295, and ipamorelinWhy some women may experience anxiety with ghrelin-related peptidesTesamorelin and visceral fatHow hormones and peptides can work together for midlife womenA patient story involving hormones, a GLP-1, sermorelin, and MOTCPinealon and the future of brain health and longevityWhy prioritizing your health can change how you experience midlifeConnect with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegajerpractice/Website: https://thegajerpractice.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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Lois Essenfeld, a certified Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition trainee, to talk about her long health journey through severe endometriosis, medically induced menopause, hormone-positive breast cancer, difficult menopause symptoms, and eventually discovering GLP-1 and peptide therapy. Lois was diagnosed with severe endometriosis in her 20s and went through surgery that removed most of one ovary. She was then placed into medical menopause with Lupron and spent more than 20 years on birth control. Years later, at age 48, she was diagnosed with hormone-positive breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. Her experience with Tamoxifen was extremely difficult, and although switching medications helped mentally and emotionally, she continued to struggle with hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, inflammation, weight gain, and feeling disconnected from her body. Because of her history, hormone replacement therapy wasn't an option for her. Then she discovered functional health, FDN, and eventually GLP-1 therapy. After starting a low dose of tirzepatide, Lois noticed a dramatic improvement in her joint pain and inflammation within days, followed by improvements in her hot flashes, night sweats, and overall quality of life. Now, Lois is passionate about learning more about peptides and helping other women navigate their own health journeys through midlife. In this episode, we cover: Lois's experience with severe endometriosis and why it took years to get the right diagnosisBeing put into medical menopause at just 26Her fertility journey and becoming a mom after losing most of one ovaryHer experience with hormone-positive breast cancer at 48Why Tamoxifen was so difficult for herSwitching from Tamoxifen to anastrozoleHot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, inflammation, and weight gain during menopauseWhy hormone replacement therapy wasn't an option for LoisHer journey into health coaching and Functional Diagnostic NutritionHow she discovered peptides and GLP-1 therapyWhat changed for her after starting tirzepatideThe importance of understanding your options instead of making health decisions from fearHer interest in learning more about peptides as a cancer survivorThe emerging research around GLP-1s and cancerHow Lois hopes to help other women through midlife and menopauseConnect with Lois Essenfeld! Website: ⁠⁠https://letitgowellness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letitgowellness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetItGoWellnessFree Midlife Healthy Aging Roadmap: https://letitgowellness.com/roadmap (Download Lois Essenfeld’s practical 5-page Roadmap and choose one realistic place to begin.)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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Alissa Meisel, an occupational therapist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and founder of Meisel Health, to talk about her incredible 150+ pound weight-loss journey and how bariatric surgery, GLP-1s, peptide therapy, and lifestyle changes became different tools along the way. Alissa has spent years struggling with her weight, dieting, exercising, and trying to figure out why nothing seemed to work long-term. After infertility treatments contributed to significant weight gain, she ultimately underwent sleeve gastrectomy in 2020 and lost more than 100 pounds. Years later, despite continuing to exercise, prioritize protein and hydration, and do everything she had been doing to maintain her weight, she began gaining weight again. That’s when she began exploring GLP-1s and peptide therapy, which became another tool in her health journey and helped her lose an additional 30 pounds. In this episode, we talk about the physical AND emotional side of weight loss, why mindset matters, what happens after bariatric surgery, and how feeling comfortable and confident in your body can impact every area of your life, including your marriage and intimacy. In this episode, we cover: Alissa’s lifelong struggle with dieting, weight, and an all-or-nothing mindset How her college years changed her relationship with food and exercise The emotional connection between food, stress, and comfort Her experience with infertility treatments and gaining over 100 pounds Why she ultimately chose sleeve gastrectomy in January 2020 What life was really like after bariatric surgery, including severe complications and the mental/emotional challenges she experienced The lack of support she felt after surgery and why she created a roadmap for other women Regaining 20 pounds years after losing more than 100 pounds Why training for a half marathon didn’t produce the results she expected How GLP-1 therapy and peptide therapy became another tool in her journey Losing an additional 30 pounds and reaching more than 150 pounds of total weight loss Why Alissa believes sustainable weight loss requires more than one tool The importance of mindset, fear, judgment, and self-advocacy How losing weight changed Alissa’s confidence and relationship with her body The connection between body confidence, intimacy, and marriage Why busy women need to make space for themselves, their health, and their relationships How Alissa went from working in clinical healthcare to helping women with metabolic health and wellness Connect with Alissa Meisel! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alissaameisel/⁠Website: https://www.meiselhealth.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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Nerida Bint, Australia’s leading emotional intelligence coach and creator of The Emotional Home framework. Nerida shares her personal journey with weight gain, emotional eating, and Retatrutide, including how she lost 14 kilos (about 30 pounds) in 14 weeks after years of trying to lose weight through diet and exercise. We also talk about the emotional patterns behind food and how becoming more aware of her habits helped Nerida change the way she eats, trains, recovers, and takes care of herself. Plus, we dive into her shift from intense CrossFit training to strength training, her current peptide routine, nervous system regulation, self-worth, and how emotional intelligence can transform your relationships. In this episode, we cover: Nerida’s journey from competitive CrossFit and owning women’s gyms to struggling with weight gain in her 40sHow she lost 14 kilos (30 pounds) in 14 weeks using RetatrutideHer experience with food noise, emotional eating, and habitual snackingHow Retatrutide helped her become more aware of her eating patterns and portion sizesWhy Nerida views peptides as a tool to support healthy habits, rather than a replacement for themHer shift from intense CrossFit workouts to more sustainable strength training, walking, and recoveryWhy recovery, nervous system regulation, and sustainable movement became such an important part of her lifestyleNerida’s current peptide routine, including Retatrutide, BPC-157, MOTC, Kisspeptin, and GHK-CuHer experience noticing changes during her menstrual cycle after starting KisspeptinWhy baseline bloodwork and follow-up testing can provide useful data during a health journeyNerida’s work around emotional intelligence, self-worth, subconscious beliefs, and nervous system regulationWhat Nerida means by your “emotional home” and how childhood emotional patterns can influence your adult lifeHow becoming more emotionally aware helped transform Nerida’s relationships and communicationNerida’s advice for women who want to communicate more effectively with their partnersConnect with Nerida Bint! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/neridabint/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.neridabint.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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Lander -- an FDN practitioner, international best-selling author, professional DJ, and adjunct professor at My Peptide University -- for part 2 of our Q&A series. We’re answering more questions from our community about GLP-1s, peptide therapy, inflammation, nervous system regulation, rheumatoid arthritis, bariatric surgery, weight loss plateaus, and growth hormone peptides. If you’ve ever wondered what to do when a GLP-1 stops working, which peptides may support inflammation and tissue repair, or how to approach peptides after bariatric or weight-loss surgery, this episode covers a lot of ground. We also talk about the importance of addressing the foundations first, including nutrition, movement, gut health, mitochondrial health, and nervous system regulation, rather than relying on peptides alone. Throughout the episode, Samantha and I share our own experiences with different peptides and discuss how we approach peptide protocols with clients. As always, individual responses can vary, and peptide therapy should be approached with appropriate professional guidance. In this episode, we cover: What to do when GLP-1s stop working or weight loss plateaus Why more GLP-1 isn’t necessarily better Microdosing GLP-1s and taking a more individualized approach Peptides discussed for inflammation and tissue repair, including BPC-157 and TB-500 Thymosin Alpha-1 and immune support Peptide considerations for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) What to consider when dealing with lipomas and dysregulated fatty tissue Peptides and recovery after bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery Why muscle preservation is important during weight loss Why GLP-1s may need to be introduced carefully after bariatric surgery Gut health, SIBO, motility, and inflammation after surgery Growth hormone secretagogues including Sermorelin, CJC, Ipamorelin, and Tesamorelin Why some people experience bloating or water retention with Tesamorelin Peptides and nervous system regulation when you feel stuck in fight-or-flight Selank, oxytocin, breathwork, magnesium, minerals, and other strategies discussed for nervous system support Samantha’s experience with EMF exposure and the strategies she uses to reduce it Why peptide protocols should be bio-individual and personalized Samantha’s work teaching peptide education through My Peptide University Connect with Samantha Lander! Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving⁠⁠Use code SEEFITLIVING for a discount on your courses at My Peptide University.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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by one of our favorite returning guests, Samantha Lander, for a fun and candid Q&A dedicated entirely to your peptide questions. Samantha is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified personal trainer, holistic lifestyle coach, and peptide educator who works with women and men to improve their health from the inside out. Together, we tackle some of the most common questions and concerns we hear about peptides, from whether certain peptides are appropriate with a history of cancer to using peptides for metabolism, brain fog, recovery, and healthy aging. We also dive into the importance of starting with the foundations before relying on peptides, why lower doses may sometimes be more appropriate, how Samantha approaches cycling peptides with her clients, and why the goal shouldn't simply be to suppress appetite or chase weight loss. And, as always with Samantha, expect plenty of real-world clinical experience, honest opinions, and a few entertaining tangents along the way. In this episode, we cover: Whether growth hormone peptides are appropriate for people with cancer or a history of cancerHow Samantha uses bioregulators to support areas like sleep, cortisol, adrenal function, and thyroid healthUsing Epitalon and Pinealon as part of a sleep and circadian rhythm protocolWhy Samantha prefers lower-dose GLP-1 approaches with many of her clientsThe difference between appetite suppression and achieving appetite balanceWhy metabolism doesn't necessarily “quit” when you turn 40How peptides like AOD, 5-Amino-1MQ, Retatrutide, and Tirzepatide can fit into a broader metabolic strategyWhy cycling off GLP-1s and focusing on mitochondrial health may be importantThe connection between gut health and brain fogPeptides and other approaches Samantha uses for cognitive supportGHK-Cu, BPC-157, glutathione, and exosomes for skin and tissue repairWhether peptides and other therapies can help support a healthier biological ageWhy nutrition, movement, strength training, and foundational health still matter even when you're using peptidesSamantha's biggest advice for getting long-term results from peptidesConnect 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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Beau Woodward, for another candid conversation about his experience with peptides, fitness, longevity, and what it really looks like to prioritize your health in midlife. Beau shares the routines that have helped him feel his best in his late 40s—from strength training and getting enough sleep to morning sunlight, stress management, and his current peptide stack. He also talks about his experience with GLP-1s, growth hormone peptides, NAD+, and the KLOW/Wolverine stack, including what he personally notices when he’s on and off different protocols. We also talk about why consistency becomes even more important as we age, how peptides can complement healthy habits rather than replace them, and why sourcing high-quality peptides matters. In this episode, we cover: Beau's morning routine and how he starts his day with sunlight, coffee, reading, and quiet timeHow his fitness routine has evolved as he's gotten olderWhy strength training, core work, and recovery have become prioritiesBeau's experience using GLP-1s and how they've affected food noise and appetiteHis experience with Ipamorelin + Tesamorelin for growth hormone support, recovery, sleep, and body compositionThe Wolverine/KLOW stack and why recovery matters more in midlifeNAD+ for energy, cognition, and afternoon staminaWhy sleep, exercise, sunlight, and stress management still form the foundationWhy quality and sourcing matter when choosing peptidesThe potential intersection of AI, longevity research, and peptide therapyWhat Beau is researching next in the world of longevity and biotechnologyLinks & 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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Dani Conway, a functional medicine expert who specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic nutrition, peptides, and sustainable fat loss for women over 40. We discuss why nutrition always comes before peptides, how detoxification can naturally improve hormone balance, and the foundational habits that help women build muscle, increase energy, and create lasting metabolic health. In this episode, we cover: Dani's personal 65-pound weight loss journey and how functional nutrition changed her healthWhy food is the foundation before supplements or peptidesCommon mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weightWhy detoxification and drainage pathways should be addressed before hormonesSimple detox practices you can start today, including dry brushing, castor oil packs, walking, Epsom salt baths, and lymphatic drainageHow peptides fit into a functional medicine protocol, and why they're rarely the first stepThe difference between gut health peptides, cellular health peptides, and GLP-1 medicationsWhy appetite balance is better than appetite suppressionHow to preserve muscle while losing body fatProgressive overload training for women over 40The importance of electrolytes, minerals, and recoveryDani's favorite peptide stacks for energy, recovery, and performanceDaily habits that support healthy hormones, metabolism, and longevityConnect with Dani Conway! Website: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniconwayofficial/ 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.