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=JENNIFERNOVAlready 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=COHORT50We hope to see you there!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:Our personal experiences with gut health and chronic digestive issuesWhy BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV didn't completely resolve our gut issuesHow peptides can help manage symptoms without necessarily fixing the underlying problemWhy medications and other treatments can be valid tools in your health journeyHow chronic stress and HPA axis dysregulation may affect gut health and peptide outcomesThe importance of slowing down, setting boundaries, and making time to relaxHow hobbies, creativity, social connections, and time away from work support a more balanced lifestyleWhy peptides work differently for everyone and aren't a one-size-fits-all solutionWhat to expect from the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and upcoming live cohortWhy practitioner education, functional testing, and a comprehensive approach matter when working with peptidesConnect with Tina Haupert:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/⁠Website: ⁠⁠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!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 peptidesWhy BPC-157 + TB-500 was Tina’s “gateway peptide”Her experience with MOTS-c and intense injection site reactionsWhy MOTS-c may not be a good fit for everyoneTina’s experience with a high dose of Thymosin Alpha-1 and the importance of starting low and slowFOXO4-DRI and the theory behind targeting senescent “zombie” cellsWhy the dose can make a big difference with peptidesTina’s experience using ARA 290 for severe nerve painTina’s experience with Tirzepatide and RetatrutideWhy Retatrutide caused increased heart rate and anxiety for Tina at higher dosesWhy individual responses to GLP-1s can be so differentTina’s experience with Tesamorelin + KPVHer less positive experience with Tesamorelin + IpamorelinKPV for inflammation and why Tina likes combining it with growth hormone peptidesTina’s experience with 5-Amino and increased energyHer first impressions of topical GHK-Cu for skinHow practitioners can troubleshoot when a peptide isn’t producing the expected resultsPeptides for Practitioners and the importance of learning how to use peptides responsibly with clientsHow practitioners can integrate peptide education into their businessesWhy getting different perspectives from other practitioners can be valuableConnect with Tina Haupert:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/Website: ⁠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!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 medicineHer experience with Lyme disease and chronic health strugglesWhy she felt conventional medicine was missing somethingHow hormones became an important part of her practiceHow peptides became the “icing on the cake” for her and her patientsHer personal experience using healing peptides after Lyme diseaseBPC-157, KPV, thymus, and Alpha-1 for immune and healing supportWhy mitochondrial health is especially important for women in midlifeHow MOTC, SS31, and NAD+ work differently to support mitochondriaHow she approaches peptide protocols based on a woman’s symptoms and labsGrowth hormone secretagogues and supporting muscle mass and sleepSermorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295, and ipamorelinWhy some women may experience anxiety with ghrelin-related peptidesTesamorelin and visceral fatHow hormones and peptides can work together for midlife womenA patient story involving hormones, a GLP-1, sermorelin, and MOTCPinealon and the future of brain health and longevityWhy prioritizing your health can change how you experience midlifeConnect 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 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 lymphedemaWhy hormonal changes often trigger lipedema progressionThe genetic and connective tissue components of the conditionCommon signs and symptoms women often overlookKristin's personal journey to receiving a diagnosis after nearly four decadesThe connection between PCOS, menopause, inflammation, and lipedemaWhy microdosing GLP-1s became part of Kristin's long-term wellness planLipedema surgery: what the procedure involves, recovery, and insurance coverageThe importance of compression garments and daily movementAnti-inflammatory nutrition strategies that support lipedema managementKristin's current peptide stack beyond GLP-1sThe growing awareness of lipedema and why advocacy mattersConnect 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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Trevor Kruder, CEO of Alpha Biomed Labs and owner of multiple pharmacy and peptide manufacturing businesses, to talk about the evolving world of peptides, manufacturing standards, regulation, and where peptide science may be headed next.Trevor shares how a personal healing experience led him into peptide research and manufacturing, and offers an inside look at how peptides move through research, compounding, production, and regulatory pathways. We also discuss emerging conversations around women’s health, metabolic health, oral peptide delivery systems, and the challenges of bringing peptide therapies into mainstream medicine.This conversation covers everything from sourcing and quality control to future possibilities in longevity, GLP-1 innovation, and access to peptide therapies. As always, this episode reflects personal experiences and perspectives shared during the conversation and is not intended as medical advice.In this episode, we cover:Trevor’s personal story and how injury recovery led him into peptide researchThe differences between research peptides, compounding pharmacies, and manufacturing facilitiesWhat 503A and 503B facilities are, and why the distinction mattersWhy sourcing, testing, sterility, and manufacturing standards are major conversations in the peptide industryHow peptide regulation and FDA pathways currently workWhy some peptide products remain difficult to commercializeTrevor’s perspective on current peptide policy and future regulatory changesThe role of independent research, IRBs, and investigational studiesEmerging work around oral peptide delivery and bioavailabilityThe future potential of peptides beyond injectionsGLP-1 medications, metabolic health, and personalized approaches to weight lossThe importance of experimentation under professional guidance and individualized protocolsPeptide accessibility, cost, and the future of broader adoptionConnect with Trevor Kruder!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorkruder/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.trevorkruder.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrevorKruderLinks & 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 Kellie Hoover, entrepreneur, former pharmaceutical sales representative, brain tumor survivor, wife, mom of two daughters, and passionate advocate for women's health and personal growth.Kellie shares her incredible journey from a successful pharmaceutical career through a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis that completely changed the way she approached health, wellness, and longevity. After refusing to accept a future dependent on stimulants and sleep medications, she began exploring nutrition, supplementation, and eventually peptides as tools to support her recovery and overall well-being.Our conversation dives deep into her experience with NAD+, glutathione, and GLP-1 therapies, including the emotional side of weight loss, overcoming food noise, navigating shame and stigma, and learning to trust herself around food again. We also explore how her health transformation inspired her business journey, leadership philosophy, and her commitment to helping women become just a little bit better every day.In this episode, we cover:• Kellie's journey as a brain tumor survivor and how it transformed her approach to health• Her 15-year career in pharmaceutical sales and early exposure to GLP-1 medications• Why she chose nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes instead of long-term medications• How NAD+ and glutathione became her introduction to peptide therapies• Living with ADHD and the surprising benefits she experienced from NAD+• The emotional and physical impact of food noise• Why so many women feel shame around seeking help for weight loss• Her personal GLP-1 microdosing experience and losing 33 pounds• How peptides helped improve her relationship with food• The confidence transformation that came with improved health• The importance of quality sourcing, education, and support when using peptides• Transitioning from peptide user to entrepreneur in the peptide industry• Building a business around purpose, impact, and serving women• Her "0.01% Better" philosophy for personal growth• Leadership, self-awareness, and serving others• Practical habits that support her success, including journaling, reading, faith, and intentional scheduling• Protecting your time, creating healthy boundaries, and staying present with family• Navigating the emotional transition of sending a child off to college• Why aligning your calendar with your values can transform your lifeConnect with Carrena Watts!Website: https://wellness.kelliehoover.org/kellie-hooverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelliehoover/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 Colin and Aleah Dechant- wellness coaches, peptide advocates, and functional health practitioners- to talk about their deeply personal journey through breast cancer recovery, burnout, metabolic dysfunction, midlife health challenges, and the powerful role peptides played in helping them rebuild their lives and health together.After Aleah was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after her 40th birthday, the Dechant family chose an integrative path forward that completely changed the trajectory of their lives. What began as a healing journey quickly became a passion for functional medicine, peptide therapy, metabolic health, and helping other women and men feel vibrant again in midlife.This conversation dives into functional lab testing, hormone dysfunction, inflammation, body composition, emotional resilience, peptide stacks, metabolic healing, relationships, confidence, and why feeling good again in your 40s and 50s is absolutely possible.In this episode, we cover:Aleah’s breast cancer diagnosis shortly after turning 40 and why she chose an integrative oncology approach instead of conventional treatment aloneHow peptides like GHK-Cu were introduced during cancer recoveryThe role of peptides in tissue repair, recovery, and healing supportColin’s perspective supporting his wife and family during treatment and how the entire family navigated cancer treatment togetherWhat functional lab testing revealed about Aleah’s hormones, inflammation, liver detox pathways, and gut healthHigh estrogen, poor estrogen metabolism, sluggish detoxification, and inflammatory pathways on DUTCH testingHow functional testing helped uncover years of hidden dysfunctionWhy Aleah became an FDN practitioner after her healing journeyColin’s experience with career burnout after 25 years in management and leaving corporate life behind and relocating their family to ArizonaThe importance of family support and making big life decisions togetherHow peptides helped Colin improve energy, sleep, recovery, body composition, and joint painColin’s peptide experience with L-carnitine, glutathione, BPC-157, and TB-500Aleah’s experience using microdosed tirzepatide for inflammation and metabolic healing after cancer treatmentThe differences they noticed between research peptides and pharmacy-compounded peptidesWhy women deserve to feel good AND look good without guiltMen’s perspective on aging, performance, energy, and confidenceHow improving health transformed their marriage, family dynamic, and confidenceThe peptide stacks they’re currently using and experimenting with: KLOW peptide stack, glutathione, tirzepatide, BPC-157, TB-500, and moreBuilding a wellness business together focused on helping midlife women and men thriveConnect with Colin & Aleah Dechant!Aleah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalhealthwithaleah/Colin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyw2bcoaching/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’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.