EPISODE 37: From Addiction to Advanced Healing | Peptides, Gut Health & Recovery with Samantha Lander

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.