Are Peptides Too Good to Be True? Women’s Health, GLP-1s & Longevity with Dr. Penelope McDonnell (Part II)

Why does it feel like everyone is either on a peptide stack, promoting one, or thinking about starting? Are they actually safe? Effective? Overhyped?In Part 2 of Off with Your Coat, Cat Duff sits back down with Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Penelope McDonnell for a candid conversation on the wellness topics taking over everyone’s feeds: peptides, GLP-1s, inflammation, longevity, and the foundational habits women are skipping in the pursuit of optimization.Dr. McDonnell breaks down why she believes we’re still in the “AOL dial-up era” of peptide therapy, the safety concerns no one online seems to be talking about, and why sourcing and personalization matter more than ever.They also dive into:Cancer prevention –why disease seems to be hitting women, younger & youngerGLP-1s, micro-dosing + metabolic healingGut health, inflammation + the viral “seed cereal” for everydayTravel wellness hacks and lymphatic drainageFunctional testing + women’s hormone healthTherapy, burnout, sleep, and longevityIf you’ve been peptide-curious — or completely overwhelmed by wellness trends — this episode brings nuance, context, and honesty back into the conversation.Connect with Dr. M:InstagramPractice