Peptides for Women

Welcome back to the Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Melissa Petersen, founder and CEO of Human Longevity Global and president of Peptide University. She’s a global authority in longevity medicine and metabolic innovation, and fun fact, she’s also the practitioner who originally introduced me to peptides years ago! So this conversation feels like a full-circle moment, diving even deeper into the science, strategy, and philosophy behind these powerful tools.We explore how peptides and GLP-1s actually work in the body, why precision dosing matters more than ever, and the biggest mistakes both clinicians and patients are making right now. Plus, we get into the often-overlooked foundations: circadian rhythm, nervous system regulation, and metabolic inputs, that ultimately determine whether peptides work… or don’t.In this episode, we cover:The origin story behind Human Longevity Institute and Peptide UniversityWhat peptides actually are (and why thinking in “molecules” changes everything)GLP-1s explained: why they’re revolutionary—and where things are going wrongPrecision dosing vs. standard dosing (and why “less is more”)The real reason GLP-1 side effects happen and how to avoid themFoundational gut support before starting peptides (enzymes, nutrients, hydration)Simple, budget-friendly ways to improve digestion and metabolic healthCircadian rhythm as the missing link in weight loss, sleep, and hormone balanceWhy timing (when you eat, sleep, and move) matters more than what you doThe impact of light exposure, nervous system regulation, and daily inputsWhy peptides “stop working” and what’s actually happening in the bodyThe BioHealthSpan framework: inputs → terrain → targeted interventions → amplificationHow to think about health as a system, not a quick fixConnect with Dr. Melissa Petersen!Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://docmelissa.com/Peptide University: https://mypeptideuniversity.com/Human Longevity Institute: https://humanlongevityinstitute.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drmelissagp/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 once again by returning guest Samantha Lander, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, wellness coach, DJ, and founder of SeeFit Living, to answer your biggest peptide questions straight from our community.We’re diving into the real-world conversations women are having around peptides right now: from GLP-1s and weight loss resistance to libido, sleep, mitochondria, inflammation, gut health, and healthy aging. Samantha and I also talk about the importance of foundations like protein, minerals, hormone balance, stress management, and gut health before relying on peptides as a “magic fix.”We break down some of the most common misconceptions around peptides, discuss how different peptides work in the body, and share practical insights from both our personal experiences and clinical work with women in perimenopause and midlife. If you’ve been curious about peptides but overwhelmed by conflicting information online, this episode is packed with honest conversation, education, and practical nuance.In this episode, we cover:Why GLP-1s sometimes “stop working”The biggest mistakes women make while using peptidesHow under-eating can stall weight loss on GLP-1sRetatrutide vs. TirzepatideMitochondrial health and metabolic resistanceMOT-C, SS31, SLUP, AOD, and other metabolic peptidesWhy gut health matters for peptide effectivenessHistamine reactions, estrogen dominance, and peptide sensitivityGHK-Cu copper peptides for skin health and collagen supportNAD, glutathione, and longevity supportBeef organs, minerals, and foundational health strategiesPT141 for female libido and sexual wellnessWhy stress and burnout impact libido more than hormones aloneDSIP for sleep and circadian rhythm supportPeptides for immune modulation and recoveryThymosin Alpha-1, KPV, BPC157, and autoimmune considerationsThe future of peptides and increasing FDA regulationConnect 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 Erin Goodman, a master fitness trainer, nutrition coach, and Beachbody Live Master Trainer, to talk about her personal journey with peptides and how microdosing helped her break through stubborn weight gain while preserving muscle.After over two decades in the fitness industry, Erin found herself doing “all the right things” - tracking macros, strength training, and staying active - yet still gaining weight and feeling stuck. In this conversation, she shares how she shifted from skepticism to education, ultimately using peptides as a tool to support her already strong foundation.We also explore how peptides can complement (not replace!) key health habits like protein intake, resistance training, and consistency. Erin offers practical, real-life strategies she uses with her clients to simplify nutrition, improve adherence, and create sustainable results without extremes.In this episode, we cover:Why “doing everything right” can still lead to weight gain in midlifeHow microdosing tirzepatide helped her lose 25 lbs and 10% body fatThe importance of using data (like body composition) instead of just the scaleHow peptides reduce food noise and improve consistencyWhy protein intake is a non-negotiable and how to increase it realisticallySimple macro tracking strategies (without overwhelm)Meal prep tips to save time, money, and decision fatigueCommon mistakes women make with macros (and how to fix them)Erin’s experience stacking peptides (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin)Real client results and why microdosing works so well for 10–25 lb goalsThe importance of community, accountability, and support in long-term successConnect with Erin Goodman!Website: ⁠⁠https://www.workwithresultsmatter.com/linksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_eringoodman/⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erin.goodmanfurner/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 Kayla Neal, a perimenopause weight loss coach with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, to talk about empowerment, self-prioritization, and why midlife women need to stop putting themselves last- especially in the era of peptides and advanced health tools.This conversation goes far beyond peptides. We dive into the emotional, psychological, and practical barriers that keep women stuck- and how to finally break free.In this episode, we cover:Why so many women struggle to put themselves first (and how to change that)The hidden cost of not investing in your health and well-beingHow midlife is an opportunity (not a setback) for transformationThe truth about investing in coaching, peptides, and long-term healthWhy quick fixes and “cheap options” keep women stuckHow to communicate your needs with your partner without guilt or fearThe role of confidence, self-trust, and identity in lasting transformationSmall, realistic steps to start prioritizing yourself todayHow peptides can support, not REPLACE, a solid health strategyWhy feeling good in your body impacts your marriage, family, and lifeConnect with Kayla Neal!Website: ⁠https://www.kaylajohnsonfitness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness/⁠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 Jenny Perin, a Midwest integrative and functional nutrition coach, to talk about how peptides are transforming midlife health- especially when it comes to weight loss, inflammation, sleep, and muscle tone.Jenny shares her personal journey from burnout in her 40s to building a thriving health coaching practice, and how discovering peptides in her 50s became the missing piece for both her and her clients. We dive into microdosing GLP-1s, dialing in nutrition and lifestyle foundations, and why peptides are not a shortcut- but a powerful tool when used correctly.In this episode, we cover:Why midlife weight loss requires a different approach than your 30sJenny’s experience microdosing GLP-1s and what changed after 8 weeksHow lowering dietary fat (slightly) can support weight loss in midlifeHow Jenny introduces peptides to her clients (and common resistance)The difference between peptides vs supplements (and why results feel different)Jenny’s experience with GHK-Cu for skin and collagen supportHow Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin improved her sleep and muscle toneWhy sleep is one of the most powerful drivers of fat loss and recoveryA realistic “day in the life” of a busy midlife woman balancing it allThe role of peptides in supporting (NOT replacing!) a healthy lifestyleWhat peptides Jenny is planning to try next (BPC-157 & NAD)Connect with Jenny Perin!Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shiftlifejennyperin/Website: https://shiftlifewithjenny.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 Del Dunham, an entrepreneur, content creator, and women’s empowerment advocate, to talk about her powerful journey of rebuilding her life with the help of peptides. After navigating toxic relationships, financial struggles, and hitting rock bottom at her highest weight, Del made the decision to completely reinvent herself. From losing 98 pounds with tirzepatide to rebuilding her confidence, career, and finding love again, her story is raw, unfiltered, and deeply inspiring.We dive into the reality of “food noise,” emotional eating, and what finally clicked for her after years of trying everything—from diets to supplements to considering weight loss surgery. Del also shares the behind-the-scenes truth of her transformation, including the ethical dilemma of promoting supplements while secretly using peptides, and how choosing alignment over security changed everything. This episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start over—and that the right tools can truly change your life.In this episode, we cover:Del’s identity as a D1 athlete and post-college weight gainToxic relationships, emotional abuse, and the turning point that led to divorceThe concept of “food noise” and how peptides eliminated itWhy traditional diets and supplements didn’t work for herThe ethical conflict of promoting supplements while using peptidesPaying $1,100/month out-of-pocket for tirzepatide and why it was worth itLosing 98 pounds and the mindset shifts at each stage of her journeyBuilding a new business in the peptide space and helping other womenFinding love again after divorce and navigating vulnerability in a new relationshipWhy it’s never too late to reinvent yourselfConnect with Del Dunham!Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/delafterdivorce/Peptide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realshotgirlsht/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 Dr. Jeff Gross, a board-certified neurosurgeon turned regenerative medicine expert, to talk about his journey from traditional spine surgery to using peptides, stem cells, and exosomes to activate the body’s own healing systems.We dive into how modern lifestyles push our bodies into “cell defense mode,” why so many women feel stuck in inflammation and fatigue after 30, and how cutting-edge therapies like peptides, exosomes, and regenerative medicine can help shift the body back into repair, energy production, and optimal function.This episode is a deep, eye-opening conversation that challenges conventional medicine, breaks down the truth about “FDA approval,” and explores how peptides, biohacking, exercise, and mitochondrial health all intersect to support longevity, fat loss, and true cellular healing.In this episode, we cover:Cell defense mode vs. energy/repair mode—and why so many women get stuck thereStem cells vs. exosomes—and why exosomes may be more efficient and accessibleHow peptides, stem cells, and exosomes work synergisticallyCost differences between peptide therapy and exosome treatmentsThe truth about “FDA-approved” and what it actually means for your careWhy some people don’t respond to GLP-1s—and how hormones play a roleExercise as a natural peptide trigger (myokines & longevity benefits)Why muscle is your “longevity organ” (especially for midlife women)How to train effectively with 1 set to failure (15–40 reps)The role of heat shock proteins and hormesis (sauna, fasting, exercise)Sauna vs. cold plunge: what actually works and how to do it properlyInsights on peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, PT-141, and FOXO4-DRIWhat “senescent (zombie) cells” are and how they impact agingPeptides and strategies that may support brain health and neurological functionMitochondrial health and its role in energy, aging, and recoveryWhy sleep quality (not just quantity) is critical for cellular repairMelatonin as a powerful antioxidant and mitochondrial support toolWhy most people are underdosing peptides and not seeing resultsConnect with Dr. Jeff Gross!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixspines/?hl=enReCELLebrate: https://www.instagram.com/recellebrateWebsite: https://recellebrate.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, 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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this solo episode, I break down the real story behind the recent peptide restrictions, why the FDA originally cracked down on several popular compounds, and what a potential regulatory shift in 2026 could mean for clinicians and patients. Over the past few years, peptides have exploded in popularity across longevity medicine, sports medicine, and metabolic health clinics- but that rapid growth also placed many peptides into a regulatory gray zone. I walk through how the FDA’s Category 2 bulk substance list affected compounding pharmacies, why peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin were restricted, and how demand for these therapies never actually disappeared.I also discuss why a proposed policy shift could allow several peptides to return to compounding pharmacies under medical supervision, what peptides may remain restricted, and why safe access through licensed physicians and pharmacies is so important. If you’ve been hearing conflicting information about peptide bans, research peptides, or regulatory changes, this episode breaks it down in a clear and practical way so you can better understand what’s happening in the peptide world right now.In this episode, I cover:Why peptides suddenly exploded in popularity in longevity and functional medicineThe FDA crackdown on compounded peptides starting around 2023What the Category 2 bulk substance list means for compounding pharmaciesWhy peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin were restrictedHow the ban pushed many people toward unregulated research peptides onlineThe proposed regulatory shift that could allow certain peptides again in 2026How peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are used for inflammation and recoveryGrowth hormone peptides including CJC-1295 and ipamorelinThymosin alpha-1 and its potential role in immune supportPeptides that were never banned, including GLP-1 medicationsWhich peptides are still likely to remain restrictedConnect with Me!Website: ⁠⁠https://jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/⁠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 to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠🧬 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 Blair Critch, a cancer survivor, menopause mentor, and peptide educator, who shares her powerful and deeply personal journey through ovarian cancer, medically induced menopause, and finding true healing through integrative care and peptides. Blair opens up about advocating for herself when something felt “off,” navigating an estrogen-driven cancer diagnosis, and how peptides like NAD, glutathione, and GLP-1s helped her reclaim her health, energy, and confidence in midlife.In this episode, we cover:Blair’s ovarian cancer diagnosis and why trusting your intuition mattersThe PALB2 gene, inflammation markers, and catching cancer earlyMedically induced menopause after cancer treatment and its symptomsWhy NAD and glutathione were foundational in her recoveryUsing low-dose, physician-guided peptides safely after cancerGLP-1s for inflammation, metabolic health, and weight regulationImprovements in labs including A1C, cholesterol, thyroid, and CA-125Integrative healing during and after chemotherapyLibido, sexual wellness, and hormone shifts in midlife womenEmpowering women to ask for labs and advocate for their healthConnect with Blair Critch!Website: https://blaircritchofficial.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/blaircritch2/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Blair-Critch/61550648561158/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_webLinks & 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 solo episode, I’m diving into a topic I’ve been wanting to cover for a long time: the seven peptides every woman in perimenopause should understand. After more than a decade working in women’s health and hormones, I see over and over again how perimenopause creates a full-body signaling shift, impacting metabolism, energy, inflammation, sleep, muscle, skin, gut health, and immune resilience. Once lifestyle foundations like nutrition, rest, movement, stress management, and minerals are dialed in, peptides can become a powerful way to restore communication between systems that are no longer responding the way they used to.I walk you through why how estrogen and growth hormone decline drive many midlife symptoms, and how peptides can help your cells remember how to function again. This episode is meant to educate, not replace medical care, and to help you understand why certain peptides are so impactful during the perimenopause transition.In This Episode, I Cover:Why perimenopause is a metabolic and cellular event, not just hormonalHow estrogen and growth hormone decline affect energy, muscle, fat, and inflammationWhy lifestyle alone often stops working in midlifeMOTS-c for mitochondrial function, metabolism, and fat signalingNAD+ for cellular energy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial biogenesisGrowth hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295, ipamorelin, sermorelin, tesamorelin) for muscle, sleep, and recoveryGHK-Cu for collagen production, skin, hair, and tissue repairBPC-157 for gut integrity, inflammation, and healingTB-500 for joints, fascia, connective tissue, and recoveryThymosin alpha-1 for immune balance and resilience in midlifeWhy sourcing, dosing strategy, cycling, and medical oversight matterContraindications and situations where peptides are not appropriateConnect with Me!Website: ⁠https://jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/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 to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠🧬 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 returning guests Kayla and Mike Neal to talk about the next phase of peptide use; what happens after GLP-1s are working and you start asking, “I feel good… so what’s next?” We discuss how peptides can evolve over time, why foundations still matter, and how midlife women and men can continue building energy, muscle, and confidence instead of accepting decline as inevitable.Kayla also shares her personal perimenopause journey, including microdosing GLP-1s, maintaining lean muscle, and layering in peptides like NAD+ and growth hormone secretagogues. Mike brings the male perspective; staying strong, recovering better, and chasing optimal performance in midlife. We also talk through real client case studies, healing and recovery peptides, and why support, education, and coaching make all the difference.In This Episode, We Cover:Why many people ask “what’s next?” after success with GLP-1 peptidesKayla’s perimenopause journey and unexpected fat gain during COVIDMicrodosing GLP-1s to lose fat while preserving muscleWhy lifestyle foundations must come before peptidesUsing NAD+ to support energy and stamina in midlifeGrowth hormone secretagogues (like tesamorelin) for muscle and visceral fatHow peptides supported strength, recovery, and motivation in the gymHealing and skin repair with copper peptides after injuryWhy lean muscle is critical for longevity in women and menReal client results using data, body composition, and long-term coachingThe importance of partner support during health transitionsWhy midlife doesn’t have to mean slowing downConnect with Kayla & Mike Neal!Website: https://www.kaylajohnsonfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness/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 to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠🧬 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 Tina Haupert, founder of Carrots ‘N’ Cake, to have an honest, practical conversation about peptides for women; including what they are, how they actually work, and why education and foundations matter more than chasing the next trending protocol.We also dive deeper into the Peptides for Practitioners course, discussing why structured education is critical in today’s peptide space, who this course is designed for, and how it helps practitioners and health professionals use peptides more responsibly and effectively.What We Discuss In This Episode:What peptides are and how they function in the bodyThe importance of cycling, dosing awareness, and realistic expectationsSafety concerns, misinformation, and social media peptide hypeWhy “more” is not better when it comes to peptidesHow education helps reduce misuse and overwhelmWhen peptides make sense and when they don’tWhy the peptide space desperately needs education-first leadershipUnderstanding peptides within the context of metabolic health, hormones, and lifestyle foundationsWhy practitioners must know who peptides are appropriate for and who should not use themEthical considerations, safety, and staying within scopeHelping practitioners speak confidently and responsibly about peptides with clientsHow the course is positioned as a way to raise the standard of peptide education, reduce misinformation, and help professionals make more informed, ethical decisions when discussing peptides.Connect with Tina Haupert, FDN-P!Instagram: ⁠⁠@carrotsncake⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.carrotsncake.com⁠Links & 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 to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠🧬 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. Dean Jones, and we’re diving into what’s really happening in the peptide and GLP-1 space right now. This is an important, timely conversation about regulation, safety, dosing, and why so much of the current GLP-1 messaging online is missing the bigger picture, especially for midlife women.We talk about the growing scrutiny around research peptides, why GLP-1s are under the microscope, and how fear-based headlines are creating confusion for patients. Dr. Jones explains the difference between aggressive weight-loss dosing and more conservative, long-term metabolic dosing, why microdosing is gaining traction, and how GLP-1s actually work in the brain and body beyond appetite suppression. If you’re trying to understand GLP-1s without hype (or panic), this episode brings clarity.In this episode, we cover:Why GLP-1s are facing increased regulatory scrutinyThe difference between research peptides and prescription useHow misinformation is shaping public fear around GLP-1sWhy high dosing often backfires long-termWhat microdosing GLP-1s is, and who it’s forAppetite regulation vs true metabolic supportFood noise, weight regain, and brain signalingMuscle loss concerns and how dosing impacts outcomesWhy lowest effective dose matters for sustainabilityWhat the future of GLP-1 therapy may look likeConnect with Dr. Jones, DC!Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://drjonesdc.com/pfwpod⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjones_dc/ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjonesdc⁠Links & 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 to learn safe, ethical peptide use—50% off for FEBRUARY only: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠🧬 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! This is a special bonus episode to share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes for a long time: Peptides for Practitioners, our brand-new certification course designed to take the confusion, guesswork, and overwhelm out of peptides.If you’re a practitioner, health coach, or even someone who keeps getting asked about peptides and isn’t sure what’s actually safe, ethical, or effective, this episode is for you. And if you’re not a practitioner but want a deeper, responsible understanding of peptides, you can absolutely take this course too!Peptides for Practitioners is our certification course that teaches you the science, safety, and real-world strategy behind peptide therapy, so you can confidently integrate them into your existing protocols for fat loss, gut repair, inflammation, hormones, and metabolic health.Inside the course, you’ll learn:Exactly which peptides actually workHow to dose and stack them responsiblyHow to stay within ethical and legal scope, whether you’re licensed or notAnd how to layer peptides with nutrition, labs, lifestyle, and hormone work to get better results (without burnout!)In March 2026, we’re hosting a live cohort with four interactive calls, where Tina Haupert and I walk you through real cases, answer your questions, and show you how we actually use peptides in our practices.You’ll earn NASM continuing education units, plus get done-for-you clinical tools, white-label resources, microdosing strategies, and a full peptide integration blueprint you can start using immediately.If you’re ready to step into one of the fastest-growing areas in functional health with confidence and credibility, Peptides for Practitioners is your next move!For one month only, February 2026, we’re offering 50% off this course.You get the full course, which you can complete over a weekend, plus four live calls. You’ll also receive multiple bonus modules and recordings from our October 2025 live cohort.This is a steal!⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc?coupon_code=MARCHJENNIFER⁠⁠The coupon code is valid for February 2026 only.After March 1st, the price goes back up to $497.We hope to see you there.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In this episode, I sit down with someone I deeply admire and personally learn from, Taylor Williams. Taylor is a women’s health educator specializing in peptides, hormone optimization, and metabolic health, and she’s also the co-founder of the Axion Collective. This conversation takes a more personal and real-world turn as we talk about how peptides entered Taylor’s life, her relationship with her husband Hunter, and how education, hormones, and lived experience shaped the work they do today. This episode is equal parts science, life experience, and honest conversation about using peptides responsibly as tools, not magic fixes.We talk about:Taylor’s journey from the fitness and hair industry into peptides and hormone education.How inflammation and misdiagnosis pushed her to look for alternatives.How foundational hormone replacement therapy changed everything for her, especially as she and Hunter enter their fertility journey. The realities of teaching peptides online right now, including social media censorship, misinformation.Her early health challenges, inflammation, and a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosisHow Taylor and Hunter built a business together while respecting masculine and feminine rolesTaylor’s personal hormone replacement therapy journeyUsing HCG and HMG to support sperm productionWhy mitochondrial health and cellular signaling matter before pregnancyBioregulators, ovary support, and knowing when not to use a peptideConnect with Taylor Williams!Website: https://linktr.ee/taylormreidInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/taylorwilliamscoaching/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@taylorreidcoachingLinks & 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 sit down with Jenelle Zingg to break down why so many women in midlife feel stuck with their weight, energy, and health despite doing “all the right things”. We talk about metabolic health, insulin resistance, food noise, and why traditional dieting often backfires for women in midlife. Jenelle explains how physiology (not lack of discipline) drives many of the struggles women experience, and why tools like GLP-1s can be supportive when used appropriately and alongside foundational habits.In this episode, we cover:Jenelle’s background and clinical approach to women’s metabolic healthWhy willpower is not the issue for most midlife womenHow insulin resistance shows up in midlife, even without obvious symptomsThe role of blood sugar dysregulation in cravings and food noiseWhy chronic dieting worsens metabolic flexibility over timeHow GLP-1s can support appetite regulation and metabolic healthWhy proper dosing and medical guidance matter with GLP-1sThe importance of protein, consistency, and realistic expectationsWhy shame-based approaches keep women stuckReframing weight loss as a health-supportive process, not a moral oneHow behavior change becomes easier when physiology is supportedConnect with Jenelle Zingg!Website: https://www.mammaease.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jenellezingg/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!In this episode, I sit down with Connie Currie, integrative health practitioner, functional lab nerd, and strength-training advocate, to break down what actually works for midlife women who feel like they’re “doing everything right” but still aren’t seeing results.At 54 and still in perimenopause, Connie shares her personal journey with HRT, functional labs, peptides, and metabolic optimization, including how she healed a serious shoulder injury, reduced inflammation, improved body composition, and gained muscle while losing fat. All without sacrificing strength or foundational health!In this episode, we cover:How functional labs (HTMA, OAT, gut testing) guide smarter protocolsConnie’s peptide “wake-up call” after a serious shoulder injuryBPC-157 + TB-500 for tissue repair, inflammation, and gut healingGLP-1/GIP peptides for insulin resistance, fat loss, and brain healthHow Connie lost body fat and gained muscle at 54, with the data to prove itThe truth about muscle loss fears with GLP-1 peptidesProtein and fiber strategies that actually work (without eating all day)How peptides fit into long-term metabolic and hormonal health, not vanity weight lossConnect with Connie Currie!Website: https://connievalentinecurrie.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/connievalentinecurrie/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connievalentinecurrie?lang=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 sit down with Tara Turnure, founder and CEO of Beauty Drip, to talk about what really happens to a woman’s body after 35 and why doing “more” isn’t the answer. Tara shares her journey from model and TV personality to mom of three and wellness entrepreneur, and how peptides became the turning point when her body stopped responding to dieting, exercise, and willpower alone.We talk about the pressure women feel to “bounce back” after pregnancy, the damaging cycles of fad dieting and over-exercising, and how peptides offered Tara a gentler, science-backed way to restore energy, metabolism, and confidence. This conversation goes far beyond weight loss and dives into why women in midlife often feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck. And how personalized peptide protocols, paired with realistic lifestyle support, can help the body work with you again.In this episode, we cover:Why many women hit a metabolic wall after 35The impact of pregnancy, stress, and aging on energy and weightHow peptides support metabolic efficiency and insulin sensitivityWhy GLP-1s are more than just weight-loss toolsThe importance of personalized dosing and medical supervisionHow sourcing and quality control matter with peptidesWhy peptides are not one-size-fits-allProtein, sleep, and hydration as non-negotiable foundationsLetting go of extreme wellness trends and unrealistic expectationsTara’s personal peptide and supplement stackBuilding sustainable routines for busy momsConnect with Tara Turnure!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraturnure/?hl=enBeauty Drip Website: https://www.beautydrip.co/The Model Mama: ⁠https://themodelmama.com/about⁠Email: [email protected] Drip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautydripco/?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 sit down with Carrena Watts, strength coach, powerlifter, and women’s fitness mentor, to talk about midlife changes, food noise, confidence, and how peptides became a supportive tool in her journey. Carrena shares her personal experience as a lifelong lifter who hit a wall after turning 40, despite having her training, nutrition, and habits dialed in.We talk honestly about the mental load of food noise, why it often ramps up in midlife, and how GLP-1/GIP peptides helped Carrena quiet that noise, reduce inflammation, and regain a sense of control around food, while continuing to lift heavy and prioritize muscle. This conversation is grounded, practical, and empowering, especially for women who feel frustrated when “doing all the right things” no longer works the same way.In this episode, we cover:The experience of persistent food noise despite solid nutrition and training habitsHow GLP-1/GIP peptides helped quiet food noise within daysReductions in inflammation, puffiness, and brain fog after starting tirzepatideWhy strength training, protein, hydration, sleep, and walking stayed non-negotiableUsing body composition scans to track fat loss and muscle preservationProtein-forward, realistic meals for busy moms (protein coffee, taco bowls, simple snacks)Intuitive eating after years of trackingFiber basics using whole foods and simple prepThe Wolverine stack for recovery and soreness during powerlifting prepGHK-Cu for skin, hair, and tissue supportGrowth hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin) for recovery, sleep, and muscle supportWhy dosing, cycling, and guidance matterLetting go of shame around using peptides as a supportive toolModeling strength, confidence, and self-care for the next generationConnect with Carrena Watts!Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/momaf.fitnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrena_watts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momaf.fitnessLinks & 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 sit down with Dr. Andrea Colon, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative and regenerative medicine, hormone replacement therapy, peptides, IV therapy, gut health, and metabolic medicine.Dr. Colon shares her personal health journey, how she approaches hormones and peptides in midlife women, and why foundations like labs, gut health, and lifestyle must come first before adding advanced therapies.In this episode, we cover:Why comprehensive labs and lifestyle foundations must come before peptides or hormonesHow GLP-1s support metabolic health, inflammation, and weight loss when dosed appropriatelyThe pros and cons of different hormone replacement options and how to individualize therapyCommon root causes of fatigue and burnout in midlife women beyond “just hormones”How sleep, stress, and growth hormone support influence recovery and metabolic healthWhy libido is multifactorial and rarely fixed by testosterone aloneThe role of gut health in hormone balance and when peptides can support healingWhat truly drives skin, hair, aging, and longevity in midlife womenWhy peptide safety, proper dosing, and medical supervision are essentialReal-world patient outcomes showing how peptides can unlock progress when foundations are in placeConnect with Dr. Andrea Colon!Website: https://www.drandreacolon.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drandreanmd/?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 sit down with Kristen Blake, MS, clinical nutritionist, functional health practitioner, and founder of Kristen Blake Wellness. Kristen shares her personal “wounded healer” journey: from chronic illness and dismissed symptoms to helping women and families heal their gut, balance hormones, and reclaim their energy through a true root-cause approach. We dive deep into why gut health is foundational to everything, how inflammation, toxins, infections, and mast cell activation drive stubborn symptoms, and how peptides can strategically accelerate healing when the basics are in place.In this episode, we cover:Kristen’s health journey and how healing her family led to Kristen Blake WellnessWhy gut health is the foundation for hormone balance, immune health, and energyPractical ancestral nutrition strategies inspired by Dr. Kate ShanahanTeaching kids protein, carbs, fats, and nutrient density from a young ageHow gut dysfunction drives eczema, allergies, migraines, fatigue, and inflammationMast cell activation syndrome, long COVID, mold exposure, and toxin overloadWhy gut permeability and mast cell instability are bi-directionalThe importance of stool testing, calprotectin, and identifying hidden infectionsH. pylori, IBS, Crohn’s disease, and why gut symptoms should never be dismissedHow food sensitivities are identified using journaling and elimination dietsWhen and why peptides are introduced in a foundations-first protocolGLP-1s beyond weight loss: immune modulation, inflammation, insulin, and CRPMicrodosing GLP-1s for mast cell stabilization and autoimmune clientsBPC-157 and TB-500 for gut repair, surgery recovery, joint pain, and inflammationTracking progress with accessible labs like insulin, CRP, cholesterol, and glucoseReal client stories showing peptide-supported healing and reduced inflammationWhy peptides work best when paired with nutrition, protein intake, and strength trainingKristen’s favorite peptides in practice and who they’re best suited forConnect with Kristen Blake!Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristenblakewellness.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠kristenblakewellness⁠/?hl=en⁠⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristenBlakeWellness/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristenBlakeWellness/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 deeply honest episode, I sit down with Brandy Buskow, FDN practitioner, health coach, EFT practitioner, and hypnotherapist, to explore how GLP-1s can support metabolic healing, mental health, and long-term behavior change when paired with strong foundations. Brandy shares her personal journey through lifelong weight struggles, gut dysfunction, celiac disease, trauma, and chronic stress, and how GLP-1 therapy helped quiet food noise, improve insulin resistance, stabilize mood, and restore her relationship with food and movement.In this episode, we cover:Brandy’s lifelong history with weight cycling, food noise, and emotional eatingThe role of childhood trauma, stress, and adverse life events in autoimmune disease and resistant weight gainHow celiac disease, malabsorption, and nutrient deficiencies contributed to cravings and metabolic dysfunctionWhat GLP-1s actually changed for Brandy—beyond weight loss (blood pressure, anxiety, insulin, energy, inflammation)Why slow, low-and-steady fat loss supported long-term healing and muscle preservationOzempic vs. Mounjaro: dosing progression and real-world metabolic outcomesGLP-1s and gut health: microbiome effects, motility concerns, and symptom managementThe importance of foundations: sleep, protein, hydration, bowel regularity, stress regulation, and movementRebuilding a healthy relationship with food after years of restriction and diet dogmaUsing therapy tools like EMDR, EFT, hypnotherapy, and dietitian support alongside peptidesGLP-1s, brain health, cardiovascular risk, and emerging research on dementia preventionReducing shame around peptide use and modeling health behaviors for childrenWhy mindset work is critical for success on GLP-1s—and what happens after the weight loss phaseConnect with Brandy Buskow!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourglp1guide/Website: https://brandybuskow.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 the wonderful Nurse Jacquie Anderson, women’s health RN, GLP-1 educator, and early adopter of peptides. Jacquie has been on GLP-1s for 3 years, both personally and clinically, and she brings simple, grounded, myth-busting wisdom for women navigating midlife metabolism, weight changes, inflammation, anxiety, cravings, hysterectomy recovery, and the emotional side of perimenopause. This episode is validating, practical, and packed with real-life strategies for women who are “doing everything right” but still not feeling good.In this episode, we cover:What GLP-1 microdosing actually looks like (and why it works)Why high-dose semaglutide/tirzepatide creates the side effects women fearReversing food noise, cravings, emotional eating, and insulin resistanceWhy perimenopause makes blood sugar regulation so hardHow hysterectomy, low estrogen, and thyroid patterns affect weightThe difference between weight loss dosing vs longevity/maintenance dosingHow to prevent muscle loss while on GLP-1sWhy protein, fiber, and resistance training matter more than the doseThe emotional side of midlife, body changes, and “doing everything right”Jacquie's current peptide stack (GLP-1 microdose + tesamorelin/ipamorelin + NAD)The myth-busting conversation: GLP-1 safety, long-term data, heart benefits, and moreWhy women need both metabolic support and nervous system regulationHow to know when your GLP-1 dose is too highConnect with Nurse Jaqcuie!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsnursejacquie/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 sit down with the incredible Lee Anne Dunson, mom of 4, longtime fitness and health coach, and the creator of the Snatch Back Your Sexy™️ program. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re “doing everything right” in perimenopause or menopause (eating well, working out, sleeping, managing stress) and still feel inflamed, puffy, stuck, tired, or frustrated… this conversation will shift your perspective.In this episode, we cover:When hormones are optimized but you still don’t feel goodWhy low-carb eating contributed to metabolic dysfunctionWhat GLP-1 microdosing looked like in real life (not influencer dosing)Why improved blood sugar equals improved inflammationNervous system healing as a metabolic toolBalancing intentional eating without obsessivenessWhy your hunger cues matterHow to actually sustain change without timelines or comparisonConnect with Lee Anne Dunson!Website: ⁠⁠https://www.leeannedunson.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/leeannedunson/?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 of Peptides for Women, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Jason Pencek, a longevity-focused nurse practitioner who specializes in hormones, peptides, and truly individualized dosing. If you’ve been confused about GLP-1s, worried about muscle loss, curious about growth hormone peptides, or wondering what “longevity dosing” even means… this episode is your new favorite.In This Episode, We Cover:What “longevity dosing” means for GLP-1sHow to avoid muscle loss on semaglutide or tirzepatideWhy nausea, fatigue, or zero appetite means your dose is too highHow GH peptides (CJC-1295, ipamorelin, tesamorelin) actually workBenefits for perimenopause: sleep, recovery, body compositionWhy under-eating + GLP-1s = thyroid and cortisol chaosPeptide stacks for metabolic health and aging wellLabs that matter: fasting insulin, IGF-1, thyroid panel, CRPWhen to pause or adjust peptidesFoundations before peptides: protein, lifting, steps, sleepConnect with Dr. Jason Pencek!Website: ⁠https://www.fountainwellness.org/Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.jasonpencek/?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 the amazing Dr Emily Kiberd, chiropractor, strength expert, creator of Thyroid Strong, and a total powerhouse in the Hashimoto’s space. Emily shares her personal story of postpartum weight gain, losing muscle from undereating, navigating mold illness, rebuilding her strength, and experimenting with both semaglutide and tirzepatide.In this episode, we cover: Emily’s postpartum journey, thyroid struggles, and mold toxicity recoveryHow to increase protein intake safely (and why 30g per meal matters)Microdosing GLP-1s vs standard dosingHow low-protein diets mimic adrenal fatigueWhy lifting weights is essential for thyroid healthStrategies for Hashimoto’s fatigue + rebuilding resilienceMold exposure, detox support, and inflammationPeptides Emily uses with clients: BPC-157, TB-500, GLP-1sEmily’s current routine for strength, energy, and recoveryConnect with Dr Emily Kiberd!Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thyroid.strong/⁠Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dremilykiberd.com/podcast/⁠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 today’s episode, I’m chatting with the incredible Dr. Dean Jones, DC, founder of FLOA Protocols and one of my favorite voices in the peptide space.We’re going deep into GLP-1s, microdosing, fasting, and metabolic repair… but we’re also talking about the heart behind it all: mindset, spiritual growth, and finding balance while healing your metabolism.Dr. Jones shares his personal story of weight gain, loss, and recovery; how he created his FLOA Fasting Method; and why true metabolic healing starts long before the scale starts moving. We also unpack the truth about GLP-1s, why microdosing can be a game-changer, and how to avoid the trap of “functional starvation” that so many women fall into.In this episode, I cover:What “metabolically healed” really means for women in midlifeThe benefits of gentle weekly dosing vs. high-dose “shock and drop” methodsDr. Jones’ FLOA Protocol and how it blends fasting with metabolic healingHow fasting builds resilience and mental clarityThe key labs to request: fasting insulin, C-peptide, CRP, ESR, thyroid panel, and A1CWhy undereating can mimic hypothyroidism (and tank your energy!)Connect with Dr. Jones, DC!Website: ⁠⁠http://drjonesdc.com/pfwpodInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjones_dc/ ⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjonesdcLinks & 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 sit down with the amazing Kathia Murray, a 54-year-old Physician Assistant, mom, and real-life example of how peptides can transform pain and performance in midlife. Kathia shares her powerful story of recovering from a frozen shoulder using BPC-157, a regenerative peptide known for its healing and anti-inflammatory benefits. What started as a frustrating and painful condition became an opportunity for her to explore how peptides, hormone therapy, and nutrition could work together to restore strength and balance.We talk about:How BPC-157 supported her shoulder recovery and mobilityThe role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in supporting midlife energy and muscle toneHow gut health impacts pain, healing, and inflammationWhy peptide therapy is not just for “biohackers” but for real women managing real-life symptomsThe importance of lifestyle foundations—sleep, protein, movement, stress, and mindset—before starting peptidesThis episode is full of encouragement, science, and relatable experience for any woman navigating midlife changes. Kathia’s story will give you the inspiration and information you need to take the next step.Connect with Kathia Murray!Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.midlifehotness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/midlifehotness/ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@midlifehotnessBreast Cancer Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breatcancercoachkat/ ⁠⁠⁠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 got to sit down with the incredible Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer. Bria is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer, who specializes in female hormones, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos.Together, we dive deep into the real talk about perimenopause, the subtle signals our bodies send us, and how we can use functional nutrition and lifestyle tools to support our hormones naturally.In this episode, Bria and I talk about:How tuning in to your body’s cues can help you understand what your hormones are trying to tell you.Why ignoring those whispers often leads to burnout and imbalance.How peptides fit into the bigger picture of hormone health.Bria’s thoughts on supporting hormone balance through lifestyle and targeted therapies.Why exercise needs to evolve with your hormones, and what that actually looks like.How to shift from punishing workouts to movement that nourishes your body.The foundational habits that help your hormones thrive (sleep, nutrition, stress management, and gut health).Bria’s approach to helping women regain energy, clarity, and confidence in midlife.If you’ve ever felt lost in the chaos of perimenopause (exhausted, irritable, or just not like “you” anymore), this conversation is going to feel like a breath of fresh air!Connect with Bria Gadd!Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briagadd Podcast: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast 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 sit down with my long-time friend and former client, Dayna Whitman, to talk about her inspiring journey with autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, and how peptides have given her back her quality of life.Dayna opens up about living with ankylosing spondylitis, her struggle with pain and inflammation, and how introducing BPC-157 and a microdosed GLP-1 has helped her reduce inflammation, quiet food noise, and finally feel like herself again.We also talk about:How Dayna discovered her link between food sensitivities and inflammationThe dramatic difference she noticed after starting BPC-157Why she added GLP-1 to her regimen — and how it changed her cravings for goodThe “foundations” she sticks to daily: diet, sleep, movement, and sunlightHow peptides made her feel better than she has in over a decadeEncouragement for anyone hesitant to try peptides or afraid to step away from medication dependencyDayna’s story is a testament to the power of self-advocacy, clean living, and finding the right tools to support your body’s healing process.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 break down the confusing world of microdosing GLP-1s: those buzzy weight-loss and appetite-regulating peptides everyone’s whispering about. From 0.25 mg to 2.5 mg and everything in between, we’ll cover what the research says (and doesn’t), what experts are saying, why doses vary so wildly, and how to find your sweet spot. I also share my own experience using 2.5 mg of tirzepatide and what I see in my midlife clients using GLP-1s alongside protein, sunlight, minerals, and muscle-building routines.What You’ll Learn:What GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide actually doWhat “microdosing” means and why no one agrees on a definitionExpert perspectives on 0.25 mg vs. 2.5 mg dosesThe real risks of underdosing, overdosing, or skipping the foundationsWhat the current research says about low-dose efficacyHow I use GLP-1s with my clients and in my own lifeThe importance of pairing GLP-1s with foundational habits to protect metabolism and muscle mass📚 Research:N Engl J Med (2021) — Semaglutide and Weight Loss TrialDiabetes Care (2023) — Editorial on MicrodosingVeryWell Health — Microdosing Ozempic OverviewMedscape (2024) — Patient-led Microdosing TrendsLinks & 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 sit down with my friends Kayla and Mike Neal to talk about something really special: how peptide therapy has transformed not just their health, but their marriage, energy, and connection in midlife! Kayla opens up about her perimenopausal journey: feeling alone, gaining weight, and realizing that the usual “eat less, move more” advice just wasn’t working anymore. Together, she and Mike share how they learned to reprioritize their spending, invest in their well-being, and approach health as a team.We talk about:Why it’s time to stop “budget-cutting” your health and start investing in your longevityHow couples can grow closer through shared health goalsThe power of communication when navigating midlife changes togetherReframing peptide therapy as a long-term investment in vitalityWhy feeling your best helps you show up better in your marriage, family, and life!Connect with Kayla & Mike Neal!Website: ⁠https://www.kaylajohnsonfitness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness/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.

I am so excited to finally share something Tina Haupert and I have been working on for months: our brand-new Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course!This course was just approved for 5 CEU Units from NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and will count toward your practitioner continuing education units. (PS- even if you’re not a practitioner, you’ll benefit from this course! It’s for anyone who wants to learn more about peptides).This self-paced, practitioner-and-health-coach-focused program gives you the frameworks, tools, and live mentorship to:Identify the right peptides for your clients’ goals (weight loss, gut repair, inflammation, metabolic health, and more)Understand the safety, legal, and ethical scope for both licensed and unlicensed practitionersLayer peptides with your existing lifestyle, nutrition, and hormone protocols to create next-level client resultsStart generating revenue with done-for-you resources, dosing guides, and brand partnership opportunitiesWhat You’ll Learn Inside:Module 1: Peptides 101 – Safety, Science + ScopeLay the foundation with everything you need to know about peptides: what they are, how they work, and how they differ from traditional pharmaceuticals. You’ll get clarity on safety, contraindications, legality, and scope of practice, plus delivery methods and real-world case studies.Module 2: Research Meets ResultsGo beyond the misconceptions and media headlines and learn how to separate hype from actual data. We’ll translate the latest research into practical strategies you can trust, reviewing both published studies and real-world results for peptides that support metabolism, hormones, gut repair, cognition, and more.Module 3: The Top 15 Peptides You Actually NeedSkip the overwhelm and focus on the peptides that actually move the needle. You’ll learn dosing strategies, symptom-based stacking, and how to safely use micro vs. full dosing. From GLP-1s and BPC-157 to Tesamorelin and NAD+, you’ll get reference guides, cheat sheets, and stack strategies you can apply right away.Module 4: From Protocols to PracticeTurn your knowledge into real-world application. Learn how to layer peptides with lifestyle protocols, functional labs, and nutrition for next-level client results. Plus get a blueprint for ethically recommending, marketing, and partnering as a non-licensed practitioner or coach.Here’s What’s Included:On-Demand Video Modules – watch anytime, revisit forever, and reference as needed4 Live Cohort Sessions (beginning in October) – with Q&A, case studies, and recordings providedClinically Relevant Peptides – training on the top 15 peptides you’ll actually use with clients (includes a comprehensive quick reference guide)Integration Blueprint – ethical, legal, and practical frameworks for layering peptides into your existing protocolsSample GLP-1 Microdosing Strategy – a gradual, sustainable approach that supports fat loss while minimizing side effectsDone-for-You Resources – lab marker cheat sheets, white-labeled PDFs, clinical notes, stacking guides, and client education templatesEnroll now and get over $700 in bonuses:$300 off early enrollmentBonus module: Peptides for Ulcerative Colitis, Gut Issues & Autoimmune ConditionsGLP-1 Wellness Roadmap PDF (white label) – instantly brand and use in your practice8-Week Muscle Building Workout Program (white label) – ready-to-use, fully brandable program designed to help clients build lean muscle, boost metabolism, and enhance strengthPeptides for Practitioners Research Compendium – curated studies at your fingertipsThis is your opportunity to step confidently into the fastest-growing field in functional health and deliver the results your clients are already asking for.https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz/checkout?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFERWAITLIST→ Early enrollment closes September 30, 2025. Join now to claim your early enrollment bonuses!

Welcome back to the Peptides for Women podcast!In this special episode, I sit down with my husband of 24 years, Beau Woodward, to talk about his personal experience with peptides. Beau opens up about what it’s been like to walk this journey alongside me and how these tools have impacted his daily life as a husband, dad, and professional. If you’ve ever wondered what peptides can do from a male perspective, or how they impact relationships, you’ll love this one.In this episode, we cover:Beau’s introduction to peptides, and what made him open to trying them.The physical changes he noticed in strength, body composition, and recovery.The mental and emotional shifts, from clearer focus to a lighter mood.How peptides influenced our marriage and relationship dynamics.Important safety notes around peptides, especially growth hormone secretagogues.Faith and perspective, why we see these tools as a gift and blessing when used wisely.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 today's episode I’m sharing the inspiring story of my dear friend Celina Abel, who has been on a GLP1 since early 2021.Celina came to the GLP1 after years of struggling with thyroid confusion, insulin resistance, PCOS, inflammation, and extreme fatigue. She was taking a complex cocktail of medications, struggling with daily naps, and feeling hopeless about her health. Her journey with GLP1s has been transformative, helping her regain energy, reduce inflammation, manage insulin resistance, and reclaim her life... all while raising five kids and running a mini farm!In this episode, we discuss:How Celina discovered GLP1s and her early experience navigating multiple doctorsThe dramatic improvements in energy, mood, inflammation, and insulin resistanceHow GLP1s changed her relationship with food, satiety, and portion sizesMisconceptions about GLP1s as “just a weight loss drug” and what’s really happening in the bodyHer tips for women considering GLP1s for PCOS, metabolic issues, or low energyCelina’s story shows that GLP1s aren’t just about weight. They can be life-changing for overall health, energy, and metabolic wellness.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! Today’s episode is an inspiring conversation with my friend Daniel "Boone" Frenzel about his journey using peptides to lose 45 pounds, regain energy, and build sustainable health habits.Daniel is a former business owner, currently working as an Area Sales Manager for a National Brand and managing a 3 million dollar territory. A father of two accomplished young adults, a recovering addict and an advocate for Men’s Mental Health Awareness, Daniel has been on a mission to live a life that defies the odds stacked against him since receiving a mental health diagnosis back in 2015. Specifically interested in studying the direct correlation between diet/exercise and dealing with clinical depression from a more natural approach, Daniel has been able to stabilize his mood and avoid any episodes in over 5 years through the use of supplements, rest, diet and exercise and the introduction of peptides most recently without anti-depressants and mood stabilizers that had been prescribed in the past. In this episode, Daniel shares how a microdose of GLP-1, GIP, B12, NAD+, and later BPC-157 and TB500 helped him:Reduce sugar cravings and “food noise”Maintain lean muscle while losing fatBoost energy, recovery, and mood stabilityBuild lasting habits with diet, exercise, and supplementationHe also discusses his disciplined approach, the importance of lifestyle alongside peptides, and his next goals: reaching his target weight and enjoying active life with his family.Connect with Daniel Frenzel!Facebook: Boone FrenzelInstagram: @Daniel_Boone_51LinkedIn: Daniel FrenzelLinks & 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! Today’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by my friend, former coach, and powerhouse in the fitness and wellness industry Kayla Johnson.Kayla’s journey through perimenopause and her discovery of peptide therapy is one that will inspire you, challenge you, and give you permission to explore new tools for your own health. From running spin studios in Santa Barbara to navigating the frustrations of perimenopause weight gain, Kayla gets real about what it means to keep showing up... and how microdosing GLP-1s changed everything for her!In this episode, we break down:Kayla’s Fitness to Midlife TransitionHow she stumbled across GLP-1 research through brain health studiesRejecting the stigma: why women shouldn’t apologize for wanting to feel good in their bodiesShifting from cardio obsession to strength training and patienceWhy peptides are not a “magic shot” but a tool alongside the workEmbracing biohacking as a way to support longevity, not shortcut itConnect with Kayla Johnson!Website: ⁠https://www.kaylajohnsonfitness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness/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 today's episode, we’re talking about three major benefits you can get from using a GLP-1s beyond weight loss. You’ll see that GLP-1s can help regulate your blood sugar, calm inflammation, and support your liver so you feel better day-to-day.BENEFIT #1: Better Glucose & Insulin RegulationHow GLP-1s slow gastric emptying, which means steadier blood sugar after mealsThe impact on insulin sensitivity and long-term metabolic healthBENEFIT #2: Lower InflammationMy personal story: how tirzepatide helped relieve my hip pain and plantar fasciitisWhat the research is showing about inflammation markers improving on GLP-1 therapyBENEFIT #3: Improved Liver HealthHow GLP-1s can lower liver enzymes like ALT, AST, and GGTThe link between fatty liver, perimenopause, and insulin resistanceWhat early research says about GLP-1s as a potential therapy for NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)🔗 Resources:1.⁠ Effects of semaglutide on beta cell function and glycaemic control in participants with type 2 diabetes: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial —  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28526920/2. Changes in Glucose Metabolism and Glycemic Status With Once-Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide 2.4 mg Among Participants With Prediabetes in the STEP Program — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35724304/3. Weight Loss-Independent Effect of Liraglutide on Insulin Sensitivity in Individuals With Obesity and Prediabetes — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37874653/4. Impact of semaglutide on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein: exploratory patient-level analyses of SUSTAIN and PIONEER randomized clinical trials — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36056351/5. Effects of once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg on C-reactive protein in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1, 2, and 3): Exploratory analyses of three randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trials — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36467859/6. GLP-1 alleviates NLRP3 inflammasome-dependent inflammation in perivascular adipose tissue by inhibiting the NF-κB signalling pathway — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33641439/7. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33185364/8. Liraglutide safety and efficacy in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (LEAN): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2 study — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26608256/9. Tirzepatide for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis with Liver Fibrosis — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38856224/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 today's episode, I have my very first guest on the podcast. And truly, I couldn’t have asked for a better person to join me than my colleague, mentor, and dear friend, Tina Haupert, founder of Carrots ‘N’ Cake and a fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner!Tina’s story is powerful. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in her early 30s and spent years trying everything (from biologics to supplements to lifestyle changes) yet still struggled to find real, lasting relief. That is, until she discovered peptides.In this episode, Tina and I talk about:Her long health journey with ulcerative colitis and why conventional medicine wasn’t enoughThe first peptides she tried (KPV, BPC-157, TB-500) and how they supported her gut healing and inflammationHow peptides helped her bounce back faster from flares and shift her focus to strength and body compositionWhy microdosing GLP-1s can be such a game-changer for women in midlifeThe real-life results she and her clients are seeing—better recovery, fewer cravings, more energy, and reduced inflammationWhy peptides should always be paired with healthy foundations like nutrition, strength training, sleep, and stress managementA behind-the-scenes look at something we’re building together: the upcoming Peptides for Practitioners Certification CourseConnect with Tina Haupert:Instagram: @carrotsncakeWebsite: www.carrotsncake.comLinks & 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, my little 80s babes! Today we’re digging into two of the most fascinating (and fun to say!) peptides: Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin.Both of these peptides help your body make more growth hormone, which naturally declines in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. And since growth hormone is the secret sauce for lean muscle, fat loss, skin, sleep, and recovery, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.In this episode, I break down:Why tesamorelin is especially powerful for midlife belly fat and body compositionThe “thermostat vs. tap” analogy to help you understand their unique rolesHow ipamorelin supports deep sleep, recovery, and mood—without messing with other hormonesWhat the research really says about fat loss, muscle, and brain healthHow these peptides can be used together for even better resultsThe importance of healthy foundations (protein, lifting, sleep, sun, steps) before adding peptides📘 Resources Mentioned:1. Effect of tesamorelin on visceral fat and liver fat in HIV-infected patients with abdominal fat accumulation: a randomized clinical trial⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25038357/⁠2. Effects of Tesamorelin on Neurocognitive Impairment in Persons With HIV and Abdominal Obesity⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39813152/⁠3. Tesamorelin Modestly Reduces Liver Fat⁠https://www.jwatch.org/na35376/2014/08/08/tesamorelin-modestly-reduces-liver-fat⁠4. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9849822/⁠5. The GH secretagogues ipamorelin and GH-releasing peptide-6 increase bone mineral content in adult female rats⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10828840/⁠6. The role of peptides in bone healing and regeneration: a systematic review⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4940902/⁠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! Today’s episode is all about the five peptides making a real difference for women in midlife. If your jeans or Lululemons don’t fit the same, your sex drive has gone MIA, and your sleep is a total mess... you are not alone. This conversation is packed with practical, science-backed solutions for real symptoms, without the fluff or shame.In this episode, I walk you through the top five peptides that are changing the game for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond:GLP-1s (like semaglutide and tirzepatide): how they support weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, and even protect bone health. PT-141: the libido peptide that works through the brain (not just blood flow). Sermorelin: Beau’s favorite peptide for deeper sleep, better recovery, and lean muscle support. GHK-Cu: the copper peptide that boosts collagen, regenerates skin, and even restores hair pigment. BPC-157: the healing peptide for gut health, inflammation, and faster recovery from injuries.🔗 Articles: https://dom-pubs.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com/doi/10.1111/dom.15728 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26043228/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! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how GLP-1s like semaglutide and tirzepatide actually work... and why they’re not just about weight loss!👉 This episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation in Episode 2, where I addressed a big question I get all the time: “Aren’t peptides cheating?” If you haven’t listened to that one yet, go check it out first for a foundational look at the ethical and emotional conversations around peptide therapy. Then come back here for a more detailed breakdown of how GLP-1s work in the body and why they’re more than just a quick fix.If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening in your body when you take these medications, or if you're curious about the science behind their metabolic benefits, this episode is for you. I’m breaking it all down in a simple, honest, and practical way: with insights from functional medicine, my own experience, and how I use peptides with real women in midlife.We’re not chasing quick fixes here, we’re rebuilding metabolism from the inside out!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What GLP-1 medications are and how they function in the bodyHow they improve insulin sensitivity and lower inflammationWhy they help regulate appetite, cravings, and blood sugarThe connection between GLP-1s and gut-brain signalingWhy lifestyle changes are still essential — even when using peptidesHow to create a sustainable, long-term peptide strategyThe truth about weight regain and what to do about itWhy these medications are not a crutch — they’re a tool for healingLinks & 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 today’s episode, I’m addressing a question I get all the time: “Aren’t peptides cheating?” If you’ve ever felt skeptical, curious, or even judgmental about using peptides like GLP-1s, this episode is for you. I break down the most common concerns I hear about peptides, especially GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and share why I believe these therapies are far more than just quick fixes. With insights from my background in functional nutrition and my own journey, I hope to offer a compassionate, science-based perspective on why peptides can be a powerful support (not a shortcut!) for women in midlife.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why even functional wellness practitioners question peptides at firstThe difference between “natural” supplements and injectable peptidesHow GLP-1s work in the body and what makes them uniqueWhy peptides are not a replacement for a healthy lifestyleCommon side effects and safety profiles for GLP-1 medicationsLong-term use: should you stay on peptides forever?Interactions with medications and when to talk to your doctorWhy shame and judgment have no place in the health journey 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 to the very first episode of Peptides for Women! Your go-to podcast for smart, grounded, and practical conversations about using peptides to support weight loss, hormone balance, healing, and overall vitality in midlife.In this episode, we cover: • What peptides actually are (no jargon, promise) • How they’re different from traditional pharmaceuticals • Who might benefit from them (hint: if you’re stuck, tired, and frustrated--it might be you) • The biggest benefits and real risks • The most popular peptides for women right now and why they’re getting so much buzzWhether you’re peptide curious or ready to get started, this episode will give you the foundation you need to explore these tools with confidence and intention.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.