Episode 61: Peptides for Hormones, Energy & Fat Loss in Women: What Works (and What Doesn’t) with Guest Expert, Laura Young

Peptides are getting a lot of buzz in the functional medicine world—but for many women, there’s still confusion around what they are, how they work, and whether they’re actually worth it.In this episode, I sit down with Laura Young, a double board-certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) who specializes in midlife hormone health and has a special interest in peptides and longevity medicine.We’re breaking down peptides from a functional, root-cause perspective—no hype, no shortcuts.Because while peptides can support things like fat loss, energy, sleep, libido, muscle recovery, and hormone signaling, they’re not a magic bullet—and often don’t work if the body isn’t in a state of safety and regulation.In this conversation, we cover:What peptides actually are and how they work in the bodyThe biggest misconceptions about peptides for energy, fat loss, and hormonesWhy regulating gut health, sleep, inflammation, and nervous system function must come firstHow peptides differ from hormone therapy—and when each is appropriatePopular peptides women are using for sleep, muscle, metabolism, and sexual healthRed flags around unsafe or unregulated peptide sourcingHow to know if peptides are right for you—and when to hold offHow to set realistic expectations around peptide timelines and resultsIf you’ve ever wondered whether peptides could help with fatigue, hormone imbalances, perimenopause, or stubborn weight gain, this episode offers grounded, functional insights—without the fluff.🎧 Tune in now for an honest look at peptides through the lens of real healing.Connect with Laura Young 🌐 Website: www.totalwellnessolutions.com 📲 Instagram: @_laura143Thanks for listening. Please rate & review so we can reach more women with this very important information. Share with a friend whom you know would benefit from listening to The Balanced Body Podcast.Follow your host, Monika Eva, on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/monikaeevaTake my FREE Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to find out what's blocking you from releasing the weight & being energized here:https://www.monikaeva.com/whatsblockingyouLearn more about working with Monika here:https://www.monikaeva.com