From Addiction to Regulation to Optimization: Peptides, Nervous System Healing & Recovery with Samantha Lander

In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Lander, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and founder of See Fit Living, to explore her powerful journey from addiction, PCOS, and chronic fatigue to becoming a leader in precision health and performance optimization. Samantha shares the emotional and nervous system roots of addiction, the lessons she learned through recovery, and how those experiences shaped her approach to healing the whole person. We also dive into biological dentistry, the role of peptides in supporting recovery and resilience, and her favorite peptide tools for optimizing health and longevity. Samantha breaks down the differences between GLP-1 and emerging GLP-3 therapies, discusses the importance of personalization through HRV and wearable technology, and offers practical guidance on peptides. Finally, she highlights the risks of purchasing peptides online and provides essential tips for sourcing high-quality products safely and responsibly.Samantha Lander is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner and health coach who specializes in high-performance precision health. As the founder of See Fit Living, she moves beyond standard care to help clients decode their "whole health story" through advanced functional lab testing—identifying the root cause of systemic "glitches" like hormonal redlining, gut dysbiosis, and metabolic stalling.Samantha’s clinical expertise is rooted in a remarkable personal history of overcoming complex health challenges, including addiction, PCOS, and heavy metal toxicity. Today, she is a leader in integrating cutting-edge protocols—utilizing peptides and bioregulators to optimize the body’s biological hardware. When she isn't polishing clinical masterminds for healthcare clinicians, Samantha is a professional DJ and keynote speaker who brings "Electric Movement" to health and wellness conferences across the country. She is dedicated to helping high-achievers fix their terrain and reclaim their biological edge.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the show!2:49 About Samantha Lander3:30 Welcome her to the podcast!4:29 The emotional underpinnings of addiction8:15 Getting to her rock bottom11:55 The through line of all addictions 13:05 Nervous system & addiction15:27 Her womb healer16:50 The 12 Steps18:29 Her greatest biohack22:20 The silver lining of addiction23:37 Her history of tooth trauma26:12 Finding biological dentistry31:19 *APOLLO NEURO*33:32 How she discovered peptides36:19 How peptides support addiction 39:01 GLP-1 vs GLP-342:47 Her favorite healing peptides44:06 Personalization with HRV & wearables47:45 Her words of caution + advice51:30 If you want a growth hormone peptide53:29 Dangers of buying online55:12 How to source safely56:47 Where to find her59:35 Her final piece of advice1:00:16 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Apollo Neuro - code: BIOHACKERBABES for $90 off + Smart Vibes bundleSee Fit Living WebsiteInstagram: @seefitlivingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands