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Many clinicians are unknowingly violating FDA law by using popular peptides like BPC-157 from the wrong sources. In episode 73 of the Nico Misleh Podcast, host Nico Misleh is joined by top healthcare attorney Courtney Walker to discuss the truth about peptide legality, hormone optimization, and the specific rules you must follow to protect your license. Courtney breaks down the only three legal sources for medications, the dangers of "research use only" products, and shares her best advice for running a compliant and successful cash-based wellness clinic so you can avoid costly legal mistakes.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Are Peptides Legal? The FDA's "Not Safe" List Explained 

0:52 - Introducing Courtney Walker: The Go-To Attorney for Clinicians 

2:11 - How a Farm Girl Became a Top Attorney for Wellness Clinics 

5:55 - How to Lead With Empathy & A "Take No Sh*t" Attitude 

7:39 - A Judge's #1 Rule for Success: How to Seize Opportunity 

10:36 - Why You Must Reinvent Yourself Every 3 Years 

12:22 - What Handling $100M+ Deals Taught Her About Money & Mindset 

16:20 - Why Become a Lawyer? A Mission to Make Legal Help Accessible 

20:28 - Lawyers Know the "Rules of the Game" We're All Playing 

23:54 - Are Peptides Like BPC-157 & CJC Safe and Legal to Prescribe? 

26:21 - The ONLY 3 Legal Sources for Your Clinic's Medications 

29:37 - How Do Clinicians Get in Trouble Prescribing Peptides? 

33:25 - "Research Use Only" vs. "Physician Use Only": A Dangerous Lie? 

36:02 - Do Compounding Pharmacies Have Your Best Interest in Mind? 

40:23 - How to Make a Confident Clinical Case for Using Peptides 

44:00 - What is "The Residency" Program for Clinic Owners? 

48:45 - The Goal: Preventative Legal Care for Your Business 

51:58 - Why 100% Legal Compliance Is Impossible (And That's Okay) 

53:51 - How to Identify and Manage Your Biggest Business Risks 

58:57 - A CEO's Biggest Mistake: The "Illusion of Free" 

1:01:29 - Does a Scarcity Mindset Still Affect Her Today? 

1:05:20 - Where to Find and Work With Courtney Walker