Peptides for Women

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:

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

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

• The surprising collagen supplement that completely eliminated her chronic knee pain

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

• Why hormone optimization may improve GLP-1 outcomes for women

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

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

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

• 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.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Loftis, health coach, peptide advocate, and founder of Body by JFit, to talk about her deeply personal journey through chronic inflammation, discovering her MTHFR status, navigating peptide therapy, and ultimately receiving a breast cancer diagnosis.

Jessica shares how years of cravings, swelling, painful cycles, and feeling disconnected from her body led her to explore genetics, lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and eventually peptides. She opens up about how peptide therapy became part of her wellness routine before her diagnosis, the decisions she made after learning she had cancer, and the importance of becoming an active participant in your own healthcare journey. We also talk about the emotional side of healing, balancing faith with uncertainty, and what it means to trust yourself while making difficult health decisions.

In this episode, we cover:

• Jessica’s early signs of inflammation and how cravings shaped her relationship with food
• Living with MTHFR and understanding that genes are not destiny
• Simple environmental and lifestyle changes she made to support her health
• Why she became interested in peptide therapy and her early experience with it
• Her perspective on inflammation, body composition, and metabolic health
• Alternative and complementary therapies she explored during recovery
• The role faith played throughout her cancer journey
• Why Jessica believes education and advocacy are essential in healthcare
• What excites her most about the future of peptides and helping others

Connect with Jessica Loftis!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaloftis.jfit/

• Website: https://www.bodybyjfit.com/

• YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.vanpaul/

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 research
• The differences between research peptides, compounding pharmacies, and manufacturing facilities
• What 503A and 503B facilities are, and why the distinction matters
• Why sourcing, testing, sterility, and manufacturing standards are major conversations in the peptide industry
• How peptide regulation and FDA pathways currently work
• Why some peptide products remain difficult to commercialize
• Trevor’s perspective on current peptide policy and future regulatory changes
• The role of independent research, IRBs, and investigational studies
• Emerging work around oral peptide delivery and bioavailability
• The future potential of peptides beyond injections
• GLP-1 medications, metabolic health, and personalized approaches to weight loss
• The importance of experimentation under professional guidance and individualized protocols
• Peptide accessibility, cost, and the future of broader adoption

Connect with Trevor Kruder!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorkruder/?hl=en
• Website: https://www.trevorkruder.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrevorKruder

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. Ian Ellis, physician and founder of Voafit, to talk about his personal weight-loss journey, the challenges he experienced using traditional GLP-1 dosing protocols, and how those experiences led him to develop a personalized, level-based approach to GLP-1 treatment.

After years of battling food noise, restrictive dieting, and the ups and downs of fitness culture, Dr. Ellis found himself confronting many of the same struggles his future patients would face. His experience sparked a deep dive into GLP-1 pharmacokinetics and ultimately led to the creation of a new dosing philosophy designed to minimize side effects, preserve lean mass, improve adherence, and create a more sustainable experience for patients.

We also explore how individualized medicine could reshape the future of obesity treatment, and why finding the minimum effective dose may matter more than reaching the maximum tolerated dose.

In this episode, we cover:

• Dr. Ellis’ personal journey through weight struggles, bodybuilding culture, and medical training
• How diet culture affects men differently, but often just as deeply
• His first experience taking semaglutide and the side effects that followed standard dose escalation
• The concept of GLP-1 accumulation and why the same dose may not feel the same week to week
• Why traditional dosing protocols may not reflect individual patient responses
• The idea behind “level-based dosing” and finding a personalized therapeutic sweet spot
• Strategies aimed at reducing nausea, GI side effects, and medication burnout
• The importance of preserving muscle mass during weight loss
• Results and lessons learned from Dr. Ellis’ initial patient cohort
• Why patient adherence remains one of the biggest challenges in GLP-1 treatment
• How technology and personalized tracking could support more individualized care in the future
• What clinicians should consider when patients struggle with side effects or plateauing
• Dr. Ellis’ vision for the next generation of obesity medicine and personalized healthcare

Connect with Dr. Ian Ellis!

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.voafit.com/mylevel
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voafitmd/

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 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 life

Connect with Carrena Watts!

• Website: https://wellness.kelliehoover.org/kellie-hoover
• Instagram: 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 Dr. Stephanie Rimka, a functional medicine practitioner, peptide educator, speaker, and author, to talk about her journey using peptides in clinical practice and how they’re transforming the future of health, longevity, mitochondria, metabolism, nervous system regulation, and women’s wellness.

This conversation goes far beyond peptides alone. Dr. Rimka shares her philosophy around healing, communication within the body, mitochondrial health, trauma, female sexuality, nervous system safety, and why she believes modern medicine is missing the deeper picture of true healing. We also dive into emerging therapies like SS31, Clotho, and Cell Factors, and discuss why these molecules are creating so much excitement in the peptide and regenerative medicine space.

We also explore the role of pleasure, orgasm, nervous system regulation, touch, trauma healing, and feminine energy in overall health, alongside a fascinating conversation around carnivore diet principles, metabolic health, and how Dr. Rimka personally structures her lifestyle for longevity and vitality.

This is one of the most thought-provoking and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had on the show.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Dr. Rimka first became interested in peptides
• Why she shifted her perspective on “natural vs pharmaceutical”
• The role of peptides as communication signals in the body
• What SS31 is and why it’s becoming a major topic in longevity medicine
• Mitochondrial health and how mitochondria communicate throughout the body
• How SS31 may support energy production, smell/taste recovery, and cellular repair
• Why Dr. Rimka starts with mitochondrial support in complex chronic illness
• What Clotho is and its connection to aging and longevity
• Cell Factors, secretomes, and the future of regenerative medicine
• Peptide receptor sensitivity and communication signaling
• Thoughts on genetic testing, SNPs, and methylation
• Nervous system safety and its role in female sexuality
• Female orgasm, oxytocin, and healing physiology
• Trauma, somatic therapies, and fascial release work
• PT141 and sexual health conversations
• Dr. Rimka’s experience with the carnivore diet
• Carnivore diet as an elimination approach for autoimmune and gut issues
• Oxalates, glyphosate, and mitochondrial stress
• Steak, oysters, zinc, and libido support
• Lifestyle design, creating a life aligned with joy, pleasure, creativity, and feminine energy
• Empowering parents navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and sensory disorders

Connect with Dr. Stephanie Rimka!

• Website: https://drrimka.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/

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
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