Peptides for Women

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!

Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.

Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠⁠

Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠⁠

We hope to see you there!

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Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by TJ Sweet, keynote speaker, author, certified coach, and host of the Living the Sweet Life podcast, to talk about his personal journey with peptides, recovering from years of knee pain, and changing the way he approaches health, gratitude, and personal growth.

After multiple knee surgeries and years of struggling with pain and limited mobility, TJ began exploring peptides as part of a broader approach to his health. Alongside peptides, he focused on gut health, nutrition, movement, and other foundational habits that supported his recovery.

But this conversation goes beyond physical healing. TJ shares how gratitude, self-acceptance, and understanding the deeper purpose behind our goals can change the way we approach our health. He explains why chasing a number on the scale isn't always enough, why sustainable habits matter more than quick results, and how taking care of ourselves can help us show up more fully for the people we love.

In this episode, we cover:

• TJ's journey through multiple knee surgeries and chronic knee pain
• How peptides became part of his personal recovery journey
• The peptides TJ has explored, including BPC-157, TB-500, SS-31, and MOTS-c
• Why gut health, nutrition, movement, and other foundational habits matter alongside peptides
• How gratitude can help us shift our perspective without ignoring difficult emotions
• Why setting health goals around purpose can be more motivating than focusing only on weight or appearance
• The difference between achieving a goal and building habits that help you sustain your results
• How social media and comparison can affect body image and self-acceptance
• Learning to keep promises to yourself and build a healthier relationship with yourself
• Why taking care of your health can help you stay present for the people you love
• How to receive compliments without turning them into new expectations
• Why peptides aren't a shortcut or a replacement for the foundations of good health

Connect with TJ Sweet!

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetjsweet/⁠
• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tjsweet.com/⁠
• Email: ⁠mailto:tj@tjsweet.com⁠
• Samantha Lander's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving/⁠

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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!

Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.

Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠

Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠

We hope to see you there!

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Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by Dominika Laureto, a doctor of nursing and regenerative wellness practitioner, to talk about her journey from growing up in Poland to working in emergency medicine and eventually building a practice focused on wellness, aesthetics, and peptide therapy.

Dominika shares how her experiences in a busy emergency department led her to question the traditional healthcare system and look for ways to help people beyond treating immediate symptoms. She explains how her experience in aesthetics inspired her to shift toward functional and regenerative wellness, where she could focus on helping people feel better from the inside out.

We also discuss Dominika’s personal experience with peptides, including how she used MOTS-c and observed changes in her cholesterol levels, her favorite peptides for skin health, and how she approaches gut health and inflammation with her clients.

Dominika also shares the blood markers she recommends discussing with a healthcare provider, why individual responses to peptides can vary, and her thoughts on the future of regenerative medicine.

In this episode, we cover:

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Dominika’s childhood in Poland and her journey to building a life in the United States

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Why burnout and limitations in traditional healthcare led her toward regenerative wellness

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Her personal experience with MOTS-c and cholesterol levels

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Peptides she has explored, including GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and others

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How Dominika approaches gut health, inflammation, and autoimmune concerns

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Why addressing food sensitivities and other underlying issues matters before considering peptides

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Why testing and objective data are important when developing an individualized health plan

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Blood markers to discuss with your healthcare provider, including ApoB, triglycerides, hs-CRP, HbA1c, fasting insulin, C-peptide, thyroid markers, hormones, and ferritin

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Dominika’s perspective on the future of peptide medicine and regenerative wellness

Connect with Dominika Laureto!

• Dominika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominika_laureto/?hl=en
• Live Supreme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live_supreme/?hl=en
• Website: https://www.livesupreme.co/
• Dominika's email: dominika@livesupreme.co

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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!

Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.

Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV

Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50

We hope to see you there!

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Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Haupert of Carrots ’N’ Cake, my FDN colleague, peptide friend, and co-creator of the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course. We’re getting honest about our personal experiences with peptides, especially when it comes to chronic gut issues and the reality that not every peptide works the way we hope it will.

Tina shares her experience using peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV for ulcerative colitis, while I talk about my own long journey with slow motility and constipation. We discuss why some peptides may help manage symptoms without fixing the underlying issue, why every body responds differently, and why medications can be a valid part of your health journey.

We also talk about the connection between chronic stress and gut health, and how learning to slow down, set boundaries, and make room for hobbies and relationships can make a difference. Plus, we share more about our upcoming live Peptides for Practitioners cohort and why real-life experience matters when learning how to use peptides as part of a bigger health picture.

In this episode, we cover:

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Our personal experiences with gut health and chronic digestive issues

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Why BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV didn't completely resolve our gut issues

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How peptides can help manage symptoms without necessarily fixing the underlying problem

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Why medications and other treatments can be valid tools in your health journey

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How chronic stress and HPA axis dysregulation may affect gut health and peptide outcomes

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The importance of slowing down, setting boundaries, and making time to relax

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How hobbies, creativity, social connections, and time away from work support a more balanced lifestyle

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Why peptides work differently for everyone and aren't a one-size-fits-all solution

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What to expect from the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and upcoming live cohort

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Why practitioner education, functional testing, and a comprehensive approach matter when working with peptides

Connect with Tina Haupert:

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Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/⁠

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Website: ⁠⁠www.carrotsncake.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 the Peptides for Women podcast!

⭐️ The Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!

Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.

Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV

Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50

Inside the certification, you'll learn how to:

• Understand the science, safety, contraindications and scope-of-practice considerations surrounding peptides
• Recognize which peptides may be relevant to different client goals, including metabolic health, body composition, gut health, inflammation, recovery, cognition and more
• Separate research from hype and understand what we actually know about commonly discussed peptides
• Understand dosing concepts, microdosing, stacking and protocol considerations
• Think through how peptides may fit alongside nutrition, lifestyle, functional labs and hormone protocols
• Work through real-world client scenarios instead of relying on one-size-fits-all protocols
• Communicate about peptides with clients in a way that is ethical, responsible and within your scope
• Build peptide education into your existing services and practice.

We hope to see you there!

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Tina Haupert, the woman behind Carrots ’N Cake, an FDN practitioner, longtime health and fitness blogger, and experienced peptide self-experimenter. Tina has been on a long health journey with ulcerative colitis, and her search for better health has led her to explore a wide range of peptides for healing, inflammation, pain, metabolism, body composition, and overall health.

Tina and I talk about the good, the bad, and the unexpected parts of using peptides. She shares some of her biggest peptide wins, as well as the experiences that did not go as planned, including some pretty intense reactions to MOTS-c, Thymosin Alpha-1, and FOXO4-DRI.

We also talk about the peptides that have worked really well for her, including ARA 290 for nerve pain, GLP-1s for appetite control and food noise, and Tesamorelin + KPV for body composition and inflammation. Tina shares why she prefers a low-and-slow approach, how her experience with peptides has changed over time, and why the same peptide can affect two people very differently.

Most importantly, this episode is about looking at peptides as another tool in the toolbox rather than a magic solution. Your experience may be completely different from someone else’s, which is why bio-individuality, proper guidance, and understanding the bigger picture all matter.

In this episode, we cover:

• Tina’s health journey with ulcerative colitis and what led her to functional nutrition and peptides
• Why BPC-157 + TB-500 was Tina’s “gateway peptide”
• Her experience with MOTS-c and intense injection site reactions
• Why MOTS-c may not be a good fit for everyone
• Tina’s experience with a high dose of Thymosin Alpha-1 and the importance of starting low and slow
• FOXO4-DRI and the theory behind targeting senescent “zombie” cells
• Why the dose can make a big difference with peptides
• Tina’s experience using ARA 290 for severe nerve pain

• Tina’s experience with Tirzepatide and Retatrutide

• Why Retatrutide caused increased heart rate and anxiety for Tina at higher doses
• Why individual responses to GLP-1s can be so different
• Tina’s experience with Tesamorelin + KPV
• Her less positive experience with Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin
• KPV for inflammation and why Tina likes combining it with growth hormone peptides
• Tina’s experience with 5-Amino and increased energy
• Her first impressions of topical GHK-Cu for skin

• How practitioners can troubleshoot when a peptide isn’t producing the expected results

• Peptides for Practitioners and the importance of learning how to use peptides responsibly with clients
• How practitioners can integrate peptide education into their businesses
• Why getting different perspectives from other practitioners can be valuable

Connect with Tina Haupert:

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Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/

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Website: ⁠www.carrotsncake.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 Dustin Robinson, founding partner of LumaLex Law, an attorney, CPA, and entrepreneur who works with companies in emerging and highly regulated industries. We’re talking about the legal and regulatory side of the peptide industry, including research-use peptides, compounding pharmacies, telehealth, social media, and what doctors and consumers should understand as the industry continues to evolve.

Dustin shares why peptides, psychedelics, cannabis, healthcare, and other industries can be so complicated from a legal perspective. We also talk about the differences between research-use-only (RUO) products and regulated compounding pharmacies, how state and federal regulations can overlap, and why the laws surrounding peptides can change so quickly.

We also get into the recent discussions around peptides being considered for the 503A bulk drug list, what that could mean for access, the future of peptide supply chains, and why the demand for peptides could create new challenges for pharmacies and API manufacturers.

Finally, Dustin explains some of the legal risks around affiliate marketing and social media, including why peptide companies and influencers need to be careful about what they say online and how Meta handles content related to regulated industries.

In this episode, we cover:

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Why emerging industries like peptides, psychedelics, cannabis, and healthcare have complicated legal frameworks

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How Dustin’s firm uses AI and legal technology to keep up with changing regulations

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Corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) and why telehealth companies need to understand state-specific laws

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How MSO-PC structures work and why they can be different from state to state

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The difference between 503A compounding pharmacies and RUO products

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Why an RUO product is not the same thing as a prescription

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The legal risks doctors may face when using RUO products with patients

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Why some peptides have been difficult to compound through 503A pharmacies

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The recent PCAC discussions around several peptides and what could happen next

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FDA rulemaking and the idea of “enforcement discretion”

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Why peptide demand could potentially outpace the regulated supply chain

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Where peptide APIs come from and the difference between regulated and unregulated supply chains

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Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and why independent batch testing matters

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The legal risks of affiliate marketing for RUO companies

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Why companies can be responsible for claims made by their affiliates

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Social media, Meta, and why peptide and other regulated-industry accounts can be removed

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Why educational content may be safer than promoting personal use

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Dustin’s thoughts on AI and how it is changing businesses and law firms

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What the future could look like as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life

Connect with Dustin Robinson!

• Website: https://www.lumalexlaw.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinr10/?hl=en

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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!

Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.

Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠⁠

Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠⁠

We hope to see you there!

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Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Greg Burzynski, a board-certified internal medicine physician, longevity specialist, and founder of resTOR Longevity Clinic and Houston Concierge Medicine in Houston, Texas, to talk about his approach to preventative medicine, metabolic health, and personalized peptide therapy.

Dr. Burzynski shares how his medical journey led him from traditional internal medicine to integrative and longevity-focused care. We discuss the evolution of GLP-1 medications, why some patients experience significant improvements in their weight and energy, and what to look at when progress stalls. Dr. Burzynski also shares some of the peptides he uses in his practice, his personal peptide stack, and the emerging areas of research that have him excited about the future of medicine.

In this episode, we cover:

• Dr. Burzynski's journey from traditional internal medicine to integrative and longevity-focused care
• What he learned through his integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona
• How GLP-1 medications have evolved, from liraglutide to semaglutide and tirzepatide
• Why weight loss can improve energy and other aspects of metabolic health
• How lifestyle changes can help support long-term weight maintenance after GLP-1 treatment
• Why nutrition, exercise, sleep, and other foundations matter alongside peptide therapy
• How gut health and micronutrient testing can help identify potential barriers to progress
• Using DEXA scans and lab work to monitor body composition and overall health during weight loss
• Why preserving muscle mass matters when using GLP-1 medications
• Peptides Dr. Burzynski discusses for immune support, muscle health, mood, and longevity
• His personal peptide stack, including tirzepatide, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin
• How Dr. Burzynski approaches peptide use for women in midlife
• Why medical oversight and individualized assessment matter when exploring peptide therapies
• Emerging areas of research in longevity, brain health, and regenerative medicine
• Dr. Burzynski's vision for a more preventative approach to healthcare

Connect with Dr. Greg Burzynski!

• Houston Concierge Medicine Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.houstonconciergemedicine.com/⁠
• resTOR Longevity Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://restorlongevityclinic.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 Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, a medical doctor specializing in functional and metabolic health, to talk about her journey from emergency medicine to functional medicine and how peptides have become an important part of her own health journey and her work with women.

Dr. Gajer shares how her experience with Lyme disease and the limitations she saw in conventional medicine led her to explore a deeper approach to health. We talk about mitochondrial health, healing peptides, growth hormone secretagogues, hormones, and how she approaches peptide protocols based on each woman’s individual symptoms, labs, and goals.

She also explains how she uses peptides like MOTC, SS31, NAD+, BPC-157, KPV, thymus, sermorelin, tesamorelin, and more, including how she thinks about supporting mitochondrial function and muscle mass in midlife women.

In this episode, we cover:

• Dr. Gajer’s journey from emergency medicine to functional medicine
• Her experience with Lyme disease and chronic health struggles
• Why she felt conventional medicine was missing something
• How hormones became an important part of her practice
• How peptides became the “icing on the cake” for her and her patients
• Her personal experience using healing peptides after Lyme disease
• BPC-157, KPV, thymus, and Alpha-1 for immune and healing support
• Why mitochondrial health is especially important for women in midlife
• How MOTC, SS31, and NAD+ work differently to support mitochondria
• How she approaches peptide protocols based on a woman’s symptoms and labs
• Growth hormone secretagogues and supporting muscle mass and sleep
• Sermorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295, and ipamorelin
• Why some women may experience anxiety with ghrelin-related peptides
• Tesamorelin and visceral fat
• How hormones and peptides can work together for midlife women
• A patient story involving hormones, a GLP-1, sermorelin, and MOTC
• Pinealon and the future of brain health and longevity
• Why prioritizing your health can change how you experience midlife

Connect with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegajerpractice/
• Website: https://thegajerpractice.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 Lois Essenfeld, a certified Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition trainee, to talk about her long health journey through severe endometriosis, medically induced menopause, hormone-positive breast cancer, difficult menopause symptoms, and eventually discovering GLP-1 and peptide therapy.

Lois was diagnosed with severe endometriosis in her 20s and went through surgery that removed most of one ovary. She was then placed into medical menopause with Lupron and spent more than 20 years on birth control. Years later, at age 48, she was diagnosed with hormone-positive breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy.

Her experience with Tamoxifen was extremely difficult, and although switching medications helped mentally and emotionally, she continued to struggle with hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, inflammation, weight gain, and feeling disconnected from her body. Because of her history, hormone replacement therapy wasn't an option for her.

Then she discovered functional health, FDN, and eventually GLP-1 therapy. After starting a low dose of tirzepatide, Lois noticed a dramatic improvement in her joint pain and inflammation within days, followed by improvements in her hot flashes, night sweats, and overall quality of life.

Now, Lois is passionate about learning more about peptides and helping other women navigate their own health journeys through midlife.

In this episode, we cover:

• Lois's experience with severe endometriosis and why it took years to get the right diagnosis
• Being put into medical menopause at just 26
• Her fertility journey and becoming a mom after losing most of one ovary
• Her experience with hormone-positive breast cancer at 48
• Why Tamoxifen was so difficult for her
• Switching from Tamoxifen to anastrozole
• Hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, inflammation, and weight gain during menopause
• Why hormone replacement therapy wasn't an option for Lois
• Her journey into health coaching and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
• How she discovered peptides and GLP-1 therapy
• What changed for her after starting tirzepatide
• The importance of understanding your options instead of making health decisions from fear
• Her interest in learning more about peptides as a cancer survivor
• The emerging research around GLP-1s and cancer
• How Lois hopes to help other women through midlife and menopause

Connect with Lois Essenfeld!

• Website: ⁠⁠https://letitgowellness.com/⁠
• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/letitgowellness/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetItGoWellness
• Free Midlife Healthy Aging Roadmap: https://letitgowellness.com/roadmap (Download Lois Essenfeld’s practical 5-page Roadmap and choose one realistic place to begin.)

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 Alissa Meisel, an occupational therapist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and founder of Meisel Health, to talk about her incredible 150+ pound weight-loss journey and how bariatric surgery, GLP-1s, peptide therapy, and lifestyle changes became different tools along the way.

Alissa has spent years struggling with her weight, dieting, exercising, and trying to figure out why nothing seemed to work long-term. After infertility treatments contributed to significant weight gain, she ultimately underwent sleeve gastrectomy in 2020 and lost more than 100 pounds.

Years later, despite continuing to exercise, prioritize protein and hydration, and do everything she had been doing to maintain her weight, she began gaining weight again. That’s when she began exploring GLP-1s and peptide therapy, which became another tool in her health journey and helped her lose an additional 30 pounds.

In this episode, we talk about the physical AND emotional side of weight loss, why mindset matters, what happens after bariatric surgery, and how feeling comfortable and confident in your body can impact every area of your life, including your marriage and intimacy.

In this episode, we cover:

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Alissa’s lifelong struggle with dieting, weight, and an all-or-nothing mindset

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How her college years changed her relationship with food and exercise

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The emotional connection between food, stress, and comfort

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Her experience with infertility treatments and gaining over 100 pounds

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Why she ultimately chose sleeve gastrectomy in January 2020

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What life was really like after bariatric surgery, including severe complications and the mental/emotional challenges she experienced

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The lack of support she felt after surgery and why she created a roadmap for other women

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Regaining 20 pounds years after losing more than 100 pounds

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Why training for a half marathon didn’t produce the results she expected

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How GLP-1 therapy and peptide therapy became another tool in her journey

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Losing an additional 30 pounds and reaching more than 150 pounds of total weight loss

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Why Alissa believes sustainable weight loss requires more than one tool

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The importance of mindset, fear, judgment, and self-advocacy

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How losing weight changed Alissa’s confidence and relationship with her body

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The connection between body confidence, intimacy, and marriage

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Why busy women need to make space for themselves, their health, and their relationships

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How Alissa went from working in clinical healthcare to helping women with metabolic health and wellness

Connect with Alissa Meisel!

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alissaameisel/⁠
• Website:https://www.meiselhealth.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 Nerida Bint, Australia’s leading emotional intelligence coach and creator of The Emotional Home framework. Nerida shares her personal journey with weight gain, emotional eating, and Retatrutide, including how she lost 14 kilos (about 30 pounds) in 14 weeks after years of trying to lose weight through diet and exercise.

We also talk about the emotional patterns behind food and how becoming more aware of her habits helped Nerida change the way she eats, trains, recovers, and takes care of herself. Plus, we dive into her shift from intense CrossFit training to strength training, her current peptide routine, nervous system regulation, self-worth, and how emotional intelligence can transform your relationships.

In this episode, we cover:

• Nerida’s journey from competitive CrossFit and owning women’s gyms to struggling with weight gain in her 40s
• How she lost 14 kilos (30 pounds) in 14 weeks using Retatrutide
• Her experience with food noise, emotional eating, and habitual snacking
• How Retatrutide helped her become more aware of her eating patterns and portion sizes
• Why Nerida views peptides as a tool to support healthy habits, rather than a replacement for them
• Her shift from intense CrossFit workouts to more sustainable strength training, walking, and recovery
• Why recovery, nervous system regulation, and sustainable movement became such an important part of her lifestyle
• Nerida’s current peptide routine, including Retatrutide, BPC-157, MOTC, Kisspeptin, and GHK-Cu
• Her experience noticing changes during her menstrual cycle after starting Kisspeptin
• Why baseline bloodwork and follow-up testing can provide useful data during a health journey
• Nerida’s work around emotional intelligence, self-worth, subconscious beliefs, and nervous system regulation
• What Nerida means by your “emotional home” and how childhood emotional patterns can influence your adult life
• How becoming more emotionally aware helped transform Nerida’s relationships and communication
• Nerida’s advice for women who want to communicate more effectively with their partners

Connect with Nerida Bint!

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/neridabint/?hl=en
• Website: https://www.neridabint.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 -- an FDN practitioner, international best-selling author, professional DJ, and adjunct professor at My Peptide University -- for part 2 of our Q&A series. We’re answering more questions from our community about GLP-1s, peptide therapy, inflammation, nervous system regulation, rheumatoid arthritis, bariatric surgery, weight loss plateaus, and growth hormone peptides.

If you’ve ever wondered what to do when a GLP-1 stops working, which peptides may support inflammation and tissue repair, or how to approach peptides after bariatric or weight-loss surgery, this episode covers a lot of ground.

We also talk about the importance of addressing the foundations first, including nutrition, movement, gut health, mitochondrial health, and nervous system regulation, rather than relying on peptides alone.

Throughout the episode, Samantha and I share our own experiences with different peptides and discuss how we approach peptide protocols with clients. As always, individual responses can vary, and peptide therapy should be approached with appropriate professional guidance.

In this episode, we cover:

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What to do when GLP-1s stop working or weight loss plateaus

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Why more GLP-1 isn’t necessarily better

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Microdosing GLP-1s and taking a more individualized approach

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Peptides discussed for inflammation and tissue repair, including BPC-157 and TB-500

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Thymosin Alpha-1 and immune support

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Peptide considerations for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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What to consider when dealing with lipomas and dysregulated fatty tissue

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Peptides and recovery after bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery

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Why muscle preservation is important during weight loss

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Why GLP-1s may need to be introduced carefully after bariatric surgery

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Gut health, SIBO, motility, and inflammation after surgery

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Growth hormone secretagogues including Sermorelin, CJC, Ipamorelin, and Tesamorelin

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Why some people experience bloating or water retention with Tesamorelin

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Peptides and nervous system regulation when you feel stuck in fight-or-flight

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Selank, oxytocin, breathwork, magnesium, minerals, and other strategies discussed for nervous system support

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Samantha’s experience with EMF exposure and the strategies she uses to reduce it

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Why peptide protocols should be bio-individual and personalized

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Samantha’s work teaching peptide education through My Peptide University

Connect with Samantha Lander!

• Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving⁠⁠
• Use code SEEFITLIVING for a discount on your courses at My Peptide University.

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 one of our favorite returning guests, Samantha Lander, for a fun and candid Q&A dedicated entirely to your peptide questions.

Samantha is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified personal trainer, holistic lifestyle coach, and peptide educator who works with women and men to improve their health from the inside out. Together, we tackle some of the most common questions and concerns we hear about peptides, from whether certain peptides are appropriate with a history of cancer to using peptides for metabolism, brain fog, recovery, and healthy aging.

We also dive into the importance of starting with the foundations before relying on peptides, why lower doses may sometimes be more appropriate, how Samantha approaches cycling peptides with her clients, and why the goal shouldn't simply be to suppress appetite or chase weight loss.

And, as always with Samantha, expect plenty of real-world clinical experience, honest opinions, and a few entertaining tangents along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

• Whether growth hormone peptides are appropriate for people with cancer or a history of cancer
• How Samantha uses bioregulators to support areas like sleep, cortisol, adrenal function, and thyroid health
• Using Epitalon and Pinealon as part of a sleep and circadian rhythm protocol
• Why Samantha prefers lower-dose GLP-1 approaches with many of her clients
• The difference between appetite suppression and achieving appetite balance
• Why metabolism doesn't necessarily “quit” when you turn 40
• How peptides like AOD, 5-Amino-1MQ, Retatrutide, and Tirzepatide can fit into a broader metabolic strategy
• Why cycling off GLP-1s and focusing on mitochondrial health may be important
• The connection between gut health and brain fog
• Peptides and other approaches Samantha uses for cognitive support
• GHK-Cu, BPC-157, glutathione, and exosomes for skin and tissue repair
• Whether peptides and other therapies can help support a healthier biological age
• Why nutrition, movement, strength training, and foundational health still matter even when you're using peptides
• Samantha's biggest advice for getting long-term results from peptides

Connect with Samantha Lander!

• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seefitliving⁠

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 my husband, Beau Woodward, for another candid conversation about his experience with peptides, fitness, longevity, and what it really looks like to prioritize your health in midlife.

Beau shares the routines that have helped him feel his best in his late 40s—from strength training and getting enough sleep to morning sunlight, stress management, and his current peptide stack. He also talks about his experience with GLP-1s, growth hormone peptides, NAD+, and the KLOW/Wolverine stack, including what he personally notices when he’s on and off different protocols.

We also talk about why consistency becomes even more important as we age, how peptides can complement healthy habits rather than replace them, and why sourcing high-quality peptides matters.

In this episode, we cover:

• Beau's morning routine and how he starts his day with sunlight, coffee, reading, and quiet time
• How his fitness routine has evolved as he's gotten older
• Why strength training, core work, and recovery have become priorities
• Beau's experience using GLP-1s and how they've affected food noise and appetite
• His experience with Ipamorelin + Tesamorelin for growth hormone support, recovery, sleep, and body composition
• The Wolverine/KLOW stack and why recovery matters more in midlife
• NAD+ for energy, cognition, and afternoon stamina
• Why sleep, exercise, sunlight, and stress management still form the foundation
• Why quality and sourcing matter when choosing peptides
• The potential intersection of AI, longevity research, and peptide therapy
• What Beau is researching next in the world of longevity and biotechnology

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 fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Dani Conway, a functional medicine expert who specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic nutrition, peptides, and sustainable fat loss for women over 40.

We discuss why nutrition always comes before peptides, how detoxification can naturally improve hormone balance, and the foundational habits that help women build muscle, increase energy, and create lasting metabolic health.

In this episode, we cover:

• Dani's personal 65-pound weight loss journey and how functional nutrition changed her health
• Why food is the foundation before supplements or peptides
• Common mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weight
• Why detoxification and drainage pathways should be addressed before hormones
• Simple detox practices you can start today, including dry brushing, castor oil packs, walking, Epsom salt baths, and lymphatic drainage
• How peptides fit into a functional medicine protocol, and why they're rarely the first step
• The difference between gut health peptides, cellular health peptides, and GLP-1 medications
• Why appetite balance is better than appetite suppression
• How to preserve muscle while losing body fat
• Progressive overload training for women over 40
• The importance of electrolytes, minerals, and recovery
• Dani's favorite peptide stacks for energy, recovery, and performance
• Daily habits that support healthy hormones, metabolism, and longevity

Connect with Dani Conway!

Website: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniconwayofficial/

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 Bill Robison, Navy veteran, sports medicine professional, and founder of Body Fat Clinic in Bakersfield, California. With decades of experience in athletic training, body composition analysis, and metabolic health, Bill explains why the scale doesn't tell the whole story... And why understanding your body composition is essential, especially if you're using GLP-1 medications.

We dive into the science behind DEXA scans, muscle preservation, metabolism, and sustainable fat loss, while sharing practical strategies women can use to protect their health for the long term.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why DEXA scans are considered the gold standard for measuring body composition
• The difference between DEXA scans, InBody scans, and traditional scales
• Why many women lose muscle (not just fat!) during weight loss
• How muscle impacts metabolism, body composition, and long-term health
• The dangers of chronic calorie restriction and metabolic adaptation
• Reverse dieting and why your body eventually stops responding to low-calorie diets
• Why calories matter just as much as protein when preserving muscle
• The importance of fiber for digestion, gut health, and GLP-1 success

• Jennifer's personal DEXA scan results and what they revealed about her health

Connect with Bill Robison!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyfatclinic/
• Website: https://bodyfatclinic.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 Gina Parlette, firefighter, paramedic, nutritionist, peptide & GLP-1 coach, and founder of KŌA Wellness. After healing a long-standing shoulder injury with peptides and completely transforming her own body composition through strategic GLP-1 microdosing, Gina made it her mission to help others use these powerful tools safely and effectively.

As a first responder, Gina has also witnessed firsthand what happens when people are prescribed GLP-1 medications without proper education. We dive into why nutrition, hydration, strength training, sleep, and nervous system regulation are essential for getting the best results while minimizing side effects.

Whether you're considering GLP-1 therapy, already using peptides, or simply want to optimize your metabolic health, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-world experience.

In this episode, we cover:

• Gina's journey from firefighter and paramedic to peptide & GLP-1 coach
• How BPC-157 and TB-500 helped heal a 15-year shoulder injury
• Why safe peptide sourcing matters
• Common GLP-1 mistakes that lead to dehydration, fainting, and constipation
• How Gina lost 10% body fat while gaining 5 pounds of muscle
• Why stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation are foundational for fat loss
• How GLP-1s may improve inflammation, brain fog, and mental clarity
• Using DEXA and InBody scans to track progress beyond the scale

Connect with Gina Parlette!

• Website: https://www.ginaparlette.com/
• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gina_parlette/

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. Jean Cunningham, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Empower Pharmacy. With over 15 years of experience in pharmacy, medical affairs, scientific communications, and evidence-based healthcare, Dr. Cunningham brings a unique perspective on peptides, GLP-1s, women’s health, and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding compounding pharmacies.

Together, we dive into the science behind peptide therapies, the role of GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss, the history of hormone replacement therapy, and what the FDA’s upcoming peptide discussions could mean for patients, providers, and the future of personalized medicine.

In this episode, we cover:

• Dr. Cunningham’s journey from pharmacy school to medical affairs leadership
• Why evidence-based medicine matters, and how to evaluate research critically
• The lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative on hormone replacement therapy
• Why many women were underserved by traditional healthcare approaches
• How GLP-1 medications have evolved over the past two decades
• The connection between obesity, inflammation, and chronic disease
• The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat
• Why GLP-1s can improve more than just weight loss
• Muscle preservation, protein intake, and strength training while using GLP-1s
• How scientific studies are funded and how researchers account for bias
• The role of compounding pharmacies in personalized healthcare
• What 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies actually do
• The difference between FDA-approved medications and compounded medications
• The upcoming FDA peptide hearings and what they could mean for patients
• Why access to high-quality peptide therapies remains an important conversation
• The risks associated with unregulated peptide sourcing
• What patients should consider before starting peptide therapy
• The future of telehealth, personalized medicine, and peptide treatments

Connect with Dr. Jean Cunningham!

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeancunningham
• Empower Pharmacy Website: https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/
• Empower Pharmacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerpharmacy/

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 Kathy Wieliczko, a nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of healthcare experience who turned her own menopause struggles into a mission to help women thrive in midlife.

After entering menopause at 46 and being dismissed by her doctor, Kathy took matters into her own hands. Today, she's built a community of more than 125,000 women by sharing practical, honest advice about hormone replacement therapy, peptides, body composition, collagen, and healthy aging, without the fluff.

In this conversation, we dive into what actually helped Kathy lose weight, regain her energy, improve her libido, and feel like herself again after menopause.

In this episode, we cover:

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Kathy's personal menopause story and why being dismissed by her doctor changed everything

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How hormone replacement therapy transformed her mood, energy, and libido

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The surprising collagen supplement that completely eliminated her chronic knee pain

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How microdosing GLP-1 peptides can support inflammation, metabolism, and sustainable weight loss

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Why hormone optimization may improve GLP-1 outcomes for women

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The importance of working with peptide-literate practitioners and avoiding research-grade peptides

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Kathy's favorite peptide stack, including GLP-1s, MOTS-c, BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and topical peptide skincare

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The role of testosterone, PT-141, and other peptide therapies in supporting female libido and intimacy

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Kathy's advice for women who feel like they've "lost themselves" during menopause

Connect with Kathy Wieliczko!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinspo/?hl=en

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 Kristin Richards, a certified menopause coach, lipedema advocate, and health educator, to share her powerful journey from decades of frustration and medical gaslighting to finally receiving a lipedema diagnosis, and finding life-changing relief through hormone optimization, GLP-1 therapy, lifestyle changes, and surgery.

For nearly 40 years, Kristin believed her disproportionately painful legs were simply "how God made her." After years of being told to lose weight, exercise more, and accept her symptoms, she discovered she had lipedema- a misunderstood connective tissue disorder that primarily affects women and is often triggered by hormonal changes like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Together, we discuss what lipedema actually is, why it's so commonly misdiagnosed, how inflammation plays a major role, and why GLP-1 peptides have become an important tool in Kristin's long-term health strategy. We also dive into the emotional side of finally receiving a diagnosis, advocating for yourself in the medical system, and helping more women recognize they aren't simply "lazy" or lacking willpower.

In this episode, we cover:

• What lipedema is and how it differs from obesity and lymphedema
• Why hormonal changes often trigger lipedema progression
• The genetic and connective tissue components of the condition
• Common signs and symptoms women often overlook
• Kristin's personal journey to receiving a diagnosis after nearly four decades
• The connection between PCOS, menopause, inflammation, and lipedema
• Why microdosing GLP-1s became part of Kristin's long-term wellness plan
• Lipedema surgery: what the procedure involves, recovery, and insurance coverage
• The importance of compression garments and daily movement
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition strategies that support lipedema management
• Kristin's current peptide stack beyond GLP-1s
• The growing awareness of lipedema and why advocacy matters

Connect with Kristin Richards!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekristinrichards/

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.