EPISODE 57: Why Detox Comes Before Hormones & Peptides for Women Over 40 with Dani Conway

EPISODE 57: Why Detox Comes Before Hormones & Peptides for Women Over 40 with Dani Conway

August 7, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 57

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In this episode, Jennifer Woodward and Dani Conway discuss the importance of detoxification before hormone optimization and the role of peptides for women over 40.

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…

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