Podcasts about BPC

Who decides which treatments you can access—and at what cost? Ways2Well founder Brigham Buhler joins Dr. Josh Axe to discuss pharmacy benefit managers, prescription pricing, and his fight for peptide access. They explore his FDA testimony, the debate over BPC-157 and GLP-1 medications, and his clinic's use of plasma exchange and ozone therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been around peptides for any amount of time, you've probably heard two names over and over again when the conversation turns to healing and recovery: BPC-157 and the Wolverine Stack.  And one of the questions that comes up all the time is: "Which one should I use?" Read the Full Episode Transcript: https://pepties.com/bpc-157-vs-wolverine-stack-which-one-is-right-for-you/   Related Links/Products Mentioned: Peptide Podcast Partners Page https://pepties.com/partners/ Buy Peptides online at BioLongevity Labs: Use our link and enter COUPON CODE: PEPTIDEPODCAST  at checkout to receive 15% off your total order:  https://go.biolongevitylabs.com/SH5C Momentous Supplements (we use Creatine, Vital Aminos, Whey Protein) https://crrnt.app/MOME/7n4ax5k- LMNT (electrolyte drink) – More Salt, Not Less.  https://elementallabs.refr.cc/default/u/johnjavit Organifi Creatine and Shilajit Gummies https://organifi.refr.cc/default/u/mattjavit For skin and hair health (Copper Tripeptide-1)  Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Peptide Podcast listeners!  ** Promo code PEPTIDEPODCAST at checkout for 10% off an order or 10% off the first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** https://www.enteraskincare.com/?rfsn=8906839.f93c72

Peptides are everywhere right now. They are being talked about for fat loss, muscle, recovery, brain health, skin, longevity, inflammation, mitochondrial function, injury repair, and just about every other problem women run into in midlife. But which peptides actually make sense? Which ones have useful evidence or clinical experience behind them? Which ones are still early? And where do peptides fit when a woman is already dealing with changing hormones, declining muscle, stubborn body composition changes, poor sleep, low energy, and slower recovery? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Gross, a board-certified neurological surgeon with a background in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, regenerative medicine, and longevity. We get into how peptides work, why they are not the same thing as HRT, and why the foundation still matters before you start stacking every peptide you hear about online. Then we get practical. We talk about peptides for mitochondrial function and energy, muscle preservation, recovery, skin and hair, visceral fat, brain fog, sleep, libido, and injury repair. We also get into dosing, cycling, stacking, GLP-1s, growth hormone secretagogues, BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, SS-31, MOTS-c, PT-141, and more. The big takeaway is simple: peptides can be powerful tools, but they work best when they are used for the right problem, in the right person, with the right foundation already in place. In This Episode, We Cover What peptides actually are and how they differ from hormones Why peptide therapy should not replace foundational hormone care Why HRT, protein, sleep, and strength training still come first Peptides for mitochondrial function and low energy Growth hormone secretagogues for muscle and recovery Peptides for visceral fat Peptides for recovery and inflammation Peptides for skin, hair, and collagen Peptide stacking and when it makes sense Why dosing needs to be individualized Peptides for brain fog and cognitive support Peptides for sleep Peptides for libido The role of GLP-1s in body composition and midlife metabolism Who This Episode Is For This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause who are hearing about peptides everywhere and want a clearer, more practical framework. It is especially for women asking questions like: Should I be using peptides if I am already on HRT Which peptide is actually used for energy, muscle, skin, recovery, sleep, or libido? Do I need to cycle them? Can I stack them? And how do I know whether I actually need a peptide or whether I should be fixing something more foundational first?   Connect with Dr. Jeff Gross: https://ReCELLebrate.com https://facebook.com/recellebrate  https://www.instagram.com/recellebrate https://www.youtube.com/@stemcellwhisperer     Sponsors Get 15% off Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced at bioptimizers.com/hormone coupon HORMONE Order your LMNT electrolytes today and get a FREE 8 pack of samples! Plus try it risk free, they have a no-questions-asked refund policy – you don't even have to send it back! Join Midlife RESET and start optimizing your hormones!     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In this episode Rich sits down with Dr. Todd Stearns to break down the rapidly changing world of longevity, hormone optimization, peptides, and metabolic health. They discuss why traditional bloodwork may not tell the whole story, the additional biomarkers Dr. Todd looks at, and Rich's personal experience optimizing his testosterone. Dr. Todd also explains how hormones can affect energy, sleep, stress, cognitive performance, and overall health as people age.They also dive into peptides, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the future of longevity medicine. Dr. Todd explains the differences between semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the still-investigational retatrutide, along with the potential benefits and limitations of compounds like BPC-157 and MOTS-c. They discuss maintaining muscle while losing fat, improving sleep and metabolic health, the importance of exercise and nutrition, and why the next generation of personalized health may be built around better testing, better information, and more individualized treatment.If you've ever thought, “I'm not sick, but I don't feel like myself anymore,” don't ignore it. You don't have to wait until medicine gives your symptoms a name before you start paying attention to them. Visit SuperNovaRX today!Follow @DrtSupernova on Instagram and The Longevity Debrief on YouTube to learn more about taking a proactive approach to your health. Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

What actually happens to skin when your hormones change? In this unfiltered episode, we sit down with powerhouse (twin!!) sisters Dr. Florence Comite, Yale & NIH-trained endocrinologist and author of the NY Times Bestseller: Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Harriet Comite to connect the dots between hormones, endocrinology and skin health.You'll hear about:The perimenopause skin shift: Why fluctuating estrogen and plunging testosterone wreck your skin pH, leaving your barrier and microbiome vulnerable to skin chaos.Defying your genetic destiny: Dr. Florence breaks down her longevity playbook for rewriting your health span through epigenetics, deep sleep, and tracking the right biomarkers before stuff hits the fan.Acne & barrier health: Why adult breakouts demand serious intervention and why your basic bar soap belongs nowhere near your face.Peptides & GLP-1s demystified: The systemic reality of GLP-1 weight loss, rapid volume loss, and what actually happens when Silicon Valley bro-stacks BPC-157 and GHK-Cu ("the glow injection").Topical estrogen myth vs. reality: The science behind applying prescription estrogen cream on your face versus what systemic Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) actually delivers.Biomarkers you cannot ignore: The five metabolic markers that Dr. Florence says you need to know now to empower your future healthSun protection & vitamin D: The critical breakdown between UVA and UVB damage, and why your daily mineral SPF 50+ needs a serious oral vitamin D3/K2 backup.Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today's podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/7775269Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny To Live Better, Longer (AMAZON USA): https://go.shopmy.us/p-88398576Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny To Live Better, Longer (AMAZON CA): https://go.shopmy.us/p-88398633Oura Ring (AMAZON CA): https://go.shopmy.us/p-88399550AMAZON USA | Oura Ring: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88399608STELO - Wearable Glucose Biosensor: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88399636ABBOTT - Lingo CGM Biosensor: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88400306CYMBIOTIKA | Liposomal Vitamin D3 + K2 + CoQ10 Tangerine Dietary Supplement: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88400760Advanced Skincare by Harriet Comite MD | Sheer Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88401014PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OneSkinBorn from over 10 years of longevity research, OneSkin is helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code BREAKINGBEAUTY at oneskin.co/BREAKINGBEAUTY. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent youOseaClean, seaweed-powered skincare from the sea. Go to OSEAMalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code BEAUTY. NutrafolSee thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months. Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING. CoyuchiCoyuchi is everyday luxury you can feel good about bringing into your home. Visit coyuchi.com/breakingbeauty for 15% off your first purchase of the most comfortable bedding you'll ever own. Some exclusions applyWacoalSupport for every you. Underneath it all, lies Wacoal. Visit WACOAL.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 10% off your first purchase. Offer valid for new customers only. Limit one code per customer.

Los péptidos se han puesto de moda en el fitness, el wellness y el biohacking.BPC-157.CJC-1295.Ipamorelin.Prometen recuperación, longevidad, mejor sueño, menos dolor, más músculo, menos grasa y una versión “optimizada” de ti mismo.Pero hay un problema: no son suplementos.En este vídeo analizamos cómo el sector wellness ha conseguido convertir sustancias inyectables, experimentales y con poca evidencia sólida en una supuesta forma de autocuidado avanzado.Hablaremos de qué son realmente los péptidos, por qué no se pueden comparar con un suplemento nutricional, qué sabemos sobre algunos de los más populares, qué riesgos existen cuando se compran online sin control real y por qué muchas veces el lenguaje de “optimización”, “recuperación” o “biohacking” sirve para maquillar algo mucho más incómodo.Porque cuando una sustancia necesita una jeringa, altera señales fisiológicas y se vende con promesas casi farmacológicas, ya no estás en el terreno del suplemento.Estás en otra liga.Y cuanto antes lo entiendas, menos manipulable vas a ser.═══════════════════

SPONSORS: 1) AMENTARA: Head to www.amentara.com/go/JULIAN & use code JDP22 for 22% off your FIRST order. JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT NEWSLETTER: https://juliandoreypodcast.beehiiv.com/get-julians-top-10-books (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Dr. Abud Bakri, MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, health educator, and medical consultant specializing in metabolic health, longevity, and clinical peptide therapies. He gained mainstream recognition as a leading expert on the biochemistry, safety, and regulation of experimental and therapeutic peptides. ABUD'S LINKS: - WEBSITE: https://abudbakri.com/ - IG: https://www.instagram.com/abud_bakri/?hl=en - X: https://x.com/AbudBakri FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY IG: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Dr. Abud, Gaza & "Medicine Lost Its Soul" 10:29 - Twelve Minutes: How Little Doctors See You 20:20 - COVID, the Thymus & Weakened Immunity 30:10 - Zinc, T Cells & Blue Zones Debunked 41:35 - Why mRNA Trust Broke Down 51:00 - Peptides Explained, Insulin in 1922 1:01:22 - GLP-1's Origin: Lizard Venom 1:10:15 - Pharma's New Target: Healthy People 1:20:00 - Sunlight, Melanoma & Cancer as Immune Escape 1:32:00 - BPC-157 and the Growth Hormone Debate 1:44:40 - Pill Mills & the Peptide Community 1:47:57 - GLP-1s, Dopamine & AI Horror Stories 1:59:30 - Why We Should Love the Sun 2:07:49 - Russian Peptides & Vladimir Khavinson's Death 2:20:14 - Epitalon & Soviet Research Lost 2:32:15 - Circadian Rhythm & Vegas Casino Design 2:42:47 - Black Market Peptides & Research Grade 3:00:22 - Where Medicine Goes in Ten Years 3:03:07 - Abud's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 479 - Abud Bakri Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Traveling when you are managing an autoimmune condition or chronic inflammation can often feel overwhelming—especially if you're used to experiencing flares, fatigue, or getting sick every time you return home. In this episode, Dr. Jen reflects on her recent trips (including a magical journey to Glastonbury, England) and shares the exact formula, tools, and mindset shifts she uses to travel symptom-free. Whether you are currently in a restorative healing season at home or preparing for your next adventure, Dr. Jen breaks down the foundational habits, peptide strategies, pre-travel routines, and dietary advocacy tips to keep your nervous and immune systems fully supported. Themes Recognizing when your body needs to rest at home versus when it is ready to expand into travel. How consistent nutrition, natural sunlight, balanced bioidentical hormones, exercise, and red light therapy build a resilient physical "reservoir." Using supportive protocols (like BPC-157, copper, and Tirzepatide adjustments) to protect gut integrity and quiet overactive immune pathways. Setting up a "cleanse day," reducing schedule stress, and utilizing IV hydration to prevent flight fatigue and headaches. Planning ahead for food accommodations and staying regular while on the road. Allowing your nervous system time to recalibrate and integrate the energetic shifts of your journey before jumping back into work.   Connect with Jen: 

Send us Fan MailGreg O'Gallagher breaks down GLP-1s, tirzepatide, fat loss, muscle growth, three-day workouts, peptide therapy, looksmaxxing, and the training mistakes that can make men look worse. The Kinobody founder explains why staying lean matters more than bulking, how food noise sabotages weight loss, and why minimalist strength training can build a more attractive male physique.Ryan and Greg compare tirzepatide vs. retatrutide, examine BPC-157, TB-500, and Melanotan II, and unpack Greg's views on creatine, testosterone supplements, high-intensity lifting, and junk training volume. The conversation moves beyond fitness into male confidence, dating, body language, presence, The Power of Now, alcohol, guilt, and why being relaxed can be more compelling than trying to impress people.If you want to build a leaner body without living in the gym, endlessly bulking, or fighting your appetite every hour, this episode presents a provocative alternative to old-school fitness advice. Subscribe to The Alchemist's Library and comment with the idea you agreed—or disagreed—with most.#GLP1 #Tirzepatide #MensFitnessTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why Bulking Can Make Men Less Attractive04:54 – Are GLP-1s the Future of Fat Loss?13:19 – How Tirzepatide Reduces Food Noise22:16 – Tirzepatide vs. Retatrutide for Fat Loss26:26 – BPC-157, TB-500 and Peptide Recovery31:30 – Why Greg Trains Only Three Days a Week35:13 – Steroids, Arnold and Junk Training Volume43:02 – Why Creatine Can Make You Look Softer45:09 – Greg's Testosterone and Supplement Stack48:46 – Melanotan II Benefits and Safety Risks52:13 – How Movement Changes Male Attractiveness57:36 – Why Relaxation Beats Confidence60:50 – How to Stop Pedestalizing Beautiful Women69:17 – Miami vs. New York City for Dating72:40 – How The Power of Now Changed Greg's Life77:44 – Alcohol, Social Health and the Dose Effect80:53 – Why Guilt Makes Dieting Harder88:09 – Can Donuts Help You Stay Lean?Connect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Most peptides get knocked for having no human trials. ARA-290 is one of the few that does. Randomized, placebo-controlled studies show it regrowing small nerve fibers.In this masterclass I walk through where it came from. It was built out of EPO, the kidney hormone made famous by blood doping. The researchers kept the tissue repair side and left out the red blood cell side. So no rise in hematocrit, which is how thick your blood runs, and no added clotting risk.I cover who this is for. Mainly diabetic neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy from sarcoidosis, and unexplained burning nerve pain. I also cover who should skip it. If a herniated disc is pressing on a nerve, this won't decompress anything.Then we get practical. The 2017 trial found 4 mg a day beat both 1 mg and 8 mg. I go through cycling, week by week expectations, and why I'd run it before BPC-157 and TB-500. I explain why some vials gel up and how phosphate-buffered saline fixes it.The limits are in here too. The longest trial ran twelve weeks. The long COVID use is anecdotal only.I don't use it myself. I don't have neuropathy. But if nerve pain is your problem, this one can be a godsend.For research and entertainment purposes only. Subscribe for more peptide research and analysis.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A former leader of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Political Caucus said black elected officials need to stand by the School Board Chair (a former BPC leader, herself) amid allegations of corruption over steering contracts to allies. The evidence was laid out in a memo from the Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools last week, and has prompted a move by some School Board members to remove the Chair from her position tomorrow night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the free podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerCheck out my preferred gold & silver company: Revelation Gold GroupHelp support Pete's Walk to End Alzheimers here.All the links to Pete's Prep are free! Plus get exclusive content here!VHS to Digital & Video Transfer Services in Charlotte NC Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Most peptide protocols aren't failing because the peptide is wrong. They're failing because nobody fixed the foundation underneath it, the inflammation, poor sleep, and oxidative stress that drown out the signal before it ever reaches the cell.Dr. Greg Jones, a naturopathic physician and 20-year Navy nuclear-submarine veteran, now runs Enovative Wellness Center in Phoenix. He explains why a peptide is a signal, not a drug, compares protocols with Dr. Brandon Crawford from BPC-157 to growth hormone secretagogues after 40, and breaks down the FDA vote that could reshape peptide access.Follow Dr. Greg Jones, NMD, ABAAHP:Instagram – https://instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjonesYouTube – https://youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMDOptimization Academy Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2QrMGwCIGo1kjdezfCyYDKClinic Website – https://enovativewellness.comSupplement store – https://drjonesnaturals.comPersonal Website – https://drjonesnmd.comDisclaimer:This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. The peptides, dosages, and protocols discussed, including off-label, compounded, and pediatric use, are not a recommendation to self-diagnose, self-source, or self-dose. Always consult a licensed physician before starting, changing, or stopping any peptide, hormone, or medical protocol.Products:528 Innovations LasersNeuroSolution Full Spectrum CBDNeuroSolution Broad Spectrum CBDNeuroSolution StimpodSTEMREGEN®For more information, resources, and podcast episodes, visit tinyurl.com/3ppwdfpm

Most longevity conversations focus on the brain, heart, muscle, and metabolism. Far less attention goes to the thymus, an immune organ that starts shrinking almost as soon as puberty ends, and new research suggests it may be quietly linked to fertility, hormones, and even how millions of women taking birth control are aging on the inside.I sit down with Dr. Abud Bakri, a board-certified internal medicine physician and hospitalist who founded Systems, a performance and longevity practice built around treating the body system by system rather than symptom by symptom.We start with the foundations that determine whether any advanced intervention can actually work: light exposure, circadian timing, mitochondrial health, metabolic function, and the parts of modern life working against all of it.Then we get into the thymus itself: why it shrinks after puberty, what that has to do with an unexpected finding in ovarian development, and a harder question Dr. Bakri raises about whether birth control may be accelerating that shrinkage in ways no one is currently studying.We close on peptides: why Dr. Bakri treats them like drugs rather than supplements, what separates receptor-based peptides from the ones we understand far less, what we actually know about BPC-157, thymosin alpha-1, SS-31, and GHK-Cu, and how a peptide protocol could eventually be timed to a woman's cycle instead of applied the same way to everyone.Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women's health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you'll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-communityOptimize your sleep with the Eight Sleep Pod. Get up to $350 off at https://www.eightsleep.com/Kayla with code “KAYLA”Connect with Kayla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter:https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comConnect with Dr Abud:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abud_bakri/Website: https://abudbakri.com/ X: https://x.com/AbudBakri

Everyone is talking about the recent peptide updates, but has anything actually changed? In this episode, Partner Samuel Pondrom breaks down the latest recommendations from the FDA advisory committee involving six popular peptides (BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-C, Epitalon, and Semax). Learn why these recommendations are only one step in the regulatory process, and why state law, patient-specific prescriptions, reliable sourcing, and accurate marketing still matter. Discover how practices navigate emerging peptide services without mistaking regulatory movement for a green light.  Chapters00:00 Intro01:42 Banter04:43 Story26:09 Access+26:48 Legal Takeaways30:28 OutroWatch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto  Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Learn how peptides can support muscle growth, recovery, and performance without the risks of anabolic steroids. This video explains sarcopenia, the role of growth hormone–supporting peptides like CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, BPC-157, and PEG-MGF, and how to stack them safely for longevity and lean mass. Discover a smarter, physiology-based approach to building muscle and optimizing healthspan.CHAPTERS00:00 Why Muscle Matters for Longevity00:50 Understanding Sarcopenia and Muscle Loss with Age01:26 Risks of Traditional Steroids and Performance Drugs02:08 The Peptide Strategy for Smarter Muscle Building02:44 Foundational Health Before Using Peptides02:48 Key Peptides for Muscle Growth and Recovery04:27 How to Stack Peptides Based on Your Goals06:04 Cycling, Timing, and Monitoring for SafetyConnect with Dr. Greg JonesInstagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/

Commonly people are talking about "peptides" to refer to a heterogeneous group of peptide medications or investigational compounds. These are increasingly promoted for injury recovery, tissue repair, performance and longevity, with BPC-157 attracting particular attention. But what evidence supports the claims made about these compounds? How should animal studies, biological mechanisms and personal anecdotes be interpreted? What is currently known about their safety? And what do recent regulatory discussions actually mean for their medical status and availability? In this episode, physician and Barbell Medicine founder Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum examines the evidence surrounding BPC-157 and other peptide medications, alongside the wider questions of risk, access and informed decision-making. Timestamps [00:13] What we want to address [04:47] Interview start [05:29] What do we mean by "peptides"? [10:32] BPC-157 evidence [16:49] Sourcing of peptides [20:19] The gray zone of pro-peptide communication [24:16] Risk sourcing vs drug effects [26:25] FDA lists and compounding [31:05] Risk tolerance and informed consent [43:02] Why did pharma abandon peptide research? [47:44] Harm reduction debate [51:48] Practical takeaways [56:20] Key Ideas segment (Premium members only) Episode Resources Go to episode page  Join the Sigma newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course Barbell Medicine Instagram: jordan_barbellmedicine Book: Signal: What Testosterone Levels Are Telling You About Your Health Related episode: #524: Strength & Fitness Levels for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk & Promoting Health Ageing – Jordan Feigenbaum, MD Further reading: Emerging use of BPC-157 in orthopaedic sports medicine: a systematic review. 2025. Ruenzi M, Stolte M, Veljaca M, et al. Efficacy and safety of PL 14736 (BPC 157) in patients with active ulcerative colitis. Gastroenterology. 2005. Meeting abstract; full study not published.

Most people have never heard of Cartalax. I think it's the peptide that gets healing done when BPC-157 and TB-500 stall out.This is the full masterclass. Cartalax is a three amino acid bioregulator from the Khavinson group in Russia. BPC and TB-500 work on growth factors at the cell surface. Cartalax goes inside the nucleus and changes which genes cartilage cells express. In cell culture it roughly doubled chondrocyte growth and raised SIRT1 and SIRT6, two longevity proteins that drop in arthritic joints. Human data is thin, so I'm clear about where the research ends and my experience begins.I cover why cartilage is so hard to heal, how Cartalax fits next to BPC, TB-500, GHK and KPV, my three dosing tiers from maintenance up to 2mg a day, dosing by goal, cycling logic, reconstitution, where to inject, and the full healing stack people are now calling Wolverine Plus. Plus troubleshooting, contraindications, and the FAQ on capsules, drug testing, bone on bone, and spine issues.There's also the story of how I found it, injecting one sore wrist and comparing it to the other.If you've stalled on the standard healing peptides, this one is for you.For research and entertainment purposes only. Subscribe for more peptide research and analysis.

Peptides are everywhere right now, but what actually works, what's FDA-approved, and what's still experimental?Dr. Mark and Dr. Michele Sherwood break down the science, uses, and limitations of peptides, GLP-1s, retatrutide, BPC-157, TB-500, sermorelin, and tesamorelin, what they actually are, how they work, and where the real evidence stands.Drawing from more than 25,000 patient conversations, this episode covers the "Wolverine Stack," the difference between FDA-approved and experimental compounds, why sourcing and quality matter, and what the current research does and doesn't support.Subscribe to the Authentic Longevity Podcast for evidence-based conversations on functional medicine, longevity, and root-cause health with Dr. Mark and Dr. Michele Sherwood.This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical advice.

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the low reps vs. high reps debate — covering why both build muscle equally when intensity is matched, why low reps build maximal strength better and high reps build strength endurance, why low reps are easier to recover from, and why doing both in phases produces the best long term results. They also get into Sal starting SS-31 peptide and why he is noticing similar energy and clarity benefits to MOTS-C, Adam microdosing GLP-1 for psoriasis and inflammation and the emerging studies on autoimmune and addiction applications, a new pill that reduces sleep apnea breathing events by 44% by targeting neuromuscular dysfunction, the history and bizarre fashion resurgence of the merkin, a study showing HEPA air filters improved executive function by 12% in 30 days, otter attacks being more serious than anyone expected, Adam's daughter calling her bikini top a boob mask, Manukora as part of the anti-viral immunity stack, a nationwide homeschool study showing 25-29 percentile point improvements across all subjects, and pickleball hitting 479% growth. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs   SPONSORS   Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com Book a complimentary 10-minute consultation to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. SS-31 peptide and MOTS-C now available. BPC-157 back in stock. GLP-1 microdosing for inflammation and autoimmune conditions discussed on air. Or use code MINDPUMP365 to start your annual membership and receive a free blood panel and gift.   Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit. Discussed on air as part of the anti-viral immunity stack alongside NAD, glutathione, zinc, elderberry and thymus alpha.   Hiya (kids' multivitamin): https://hiyahealth.com/MINDPUMP 50% off first order. Zero sugar, non-GMO, vegan, allergy-free. The only kids multivitamin the guys recommend.   LINKS   Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS   0:00 - Intro 2:29 - Low reps vs. high reps — why both build muscle and what makes them actually different 8:08 - Low reps build maximal strength and are easier to recover from — the mechanism explained 9:26 - High reps build strength endurance and are better for lagging body parts 10:42 - Why you should do both in phases rather than mixing them every workout 19:28 - SS-31 peptide — Sal starts it and compares it to MOTS-C for mitochondrial energy 22:01 - Adam's GLP-1 microdose experiment for psoriasis — inflammation down, no weight loss 28:52 - New pill reduces sleep apnea breathing events by 44% — neuromuscular dysfunction explained 31:22 - The merkin — its bizarre history and high fashion resurgence 34:46 - HEPA air filter study — 12% improvement in executive function in 30 days 38:12 - Otters are more dangerous than you think — the Lake Tahoe attack 40:00 - Adam's daughter calls her bikini top a boob mask 46:40 - Manukora as part of the anti-viral immunity stack 52:20 - Homeschool study — 25-29 percentile points higher across all subjects 1:01:38 - Caller: Mark (Wisconsin) — wants to compete in strongman, needs a new fitness goal 1:12:15 - Caller: Leah and Audrey (Wisconsin) — mother and daughter, wrestling athlete, off-season programming 1:31:54 - Caller: Liz (Utah) — aqua fitness instructor for seniors, also dealing with her own joint pain in perimenopause 1:48:29 - Caller: Justin (Florida) — Marine Corps vet, PTSD, bicep tendon rupture, gets 2 months free concierge coaching  

Autism and Education - Taking the Fear Out of Fitness-to-Practise Assessments In Episode 383 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week's three topics: Firstly, in 'Ethical, Sustainable Practice', they explore the clinical will for counsellors — what it is, why it's becoming mandatory under the new BACP Ethical Framework, and what it should contain. Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Bernie Wright and Denise Corby from Nedde Training about autism and education - exploring the challenges families face and how therapists can support neurodivergent clients and their parents. And finally, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss taking the fear out of fitness-to-practise assessments - examining what the assessment involves and how students can ease the anxiety around it. Clinical Will for Counsellors: A New Ethical Requirement [starts at 03:23 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken explore the clinical will for counsellors — what it is, why it matters, and the new requirement making it mandatory under the BACP Ethical Framework from 3 November 2026. Key points discussed include: A clinical will names a trusted person to step in if you die or become incapacitated, so that clients can be contacted and records handled properly, and it is not a legal will but covers clinical and professional matters only. From 3 November 2026 the new BACP Ethical Framework makes having a clinical will mandatory, and other bodies including the UKCP, BPS, BPC, and COSCA also require arrangements for supporting clients in the event of illness or death. It is good practice to appoint two executors, a primary and a backup, ideally with clinical experience such as a supervisor or fellow therapist, obtaining their written consent and ensuring they know each other. The document should cover your identity and registration details, where your current client list lives and how to access it securely, each client's safe contact method and priority, and your records, supervisor, insurer, and referral sources. Financial and digital matters also need attention, including fees owed, prepaid sessions, subscriptions to cancel, your digital footprint, and whether and how the executor is paid, checked against your main legal will. Clinical wills most often fail on out-of-date contact details, so review regularly (some bodies ask for the client list to be refreshed every six months) and make sure executors are properly briefed, hold a full pack, and can access a death certificate. Autism and Education [starts at 30:48 mins] In this week's 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Bernie Wright and Denise Corby from Nedde Training about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families as they navigate the education system. Key points from this conversation include: Parents of neurodivergent children often face a blame game, where fighting for support can lead to them being seen as the problem rather than the system being questioned. Long waiting lists for assessment, in some areas two to three years, create gaps in provision because support and funding are often tied to a formal diagnosis or education plan. The effort to secure a diagnosis and appropriate provision can be exhausting and all-consuming for families, and children pick up on the resulting stress within the home. Therapists can help by first offering validation and being seen, listening to the parent's story, allowing emotion, and countering labels such as 'hysterical' that are too often directed at mothers. Practical support matters alongside emotional support, including help with form-filling, signposting to relevant agencies, finding your tribe for strength in numbers, and identifying a trusted person within the school to work with. Working with neurodivergent clients means adapting the environment such as lighting, sound, and scent, and moving beyond automatic taught theory by checking with the client rather than assuming, for example, that fidgeting is calorie-burning rather than stimming. Taking the Fear Out of Fitness-to-Practise Assessments [starts at 59:34 mins] In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the fitness-to-practise assessment and practical ways students can reduce the anxiety that so often surrounds it. Key points include: A fitness-to-practise assessment is where a tutor observes a student demonstrating counselling skills with a peer and, if satisfied, issues a letter of comfort confirming the student is ready to begin working with clients on placement. It is completely normal to feel very nervous about the assessment, and those nerves often simply show that the student cares about doing well. The best way to reduce anxiety is to treat every skills practice as a mock assessment, so that on the day you are simply doing what you always do. The assessment is more than the live interaction, as students can submit supporting written commentary, for example noting anything they meant to say but forgot in the moment. Tutors want students to pass and are not there to catch them out, and the session does not need to be perfect, only to show competent contracting and engagement. Not passing first time does not mean you are not good enough, as it usually means a single criterion was missed, and the feedback you receive is designed to help you succeed next time. Are you thinking about setting up your own private practice? Download our free guide to help you get started. Links and Resources Counselling Skills Academy Advanced Certificate in Counselling Supervision Basic Counselling Skills: A Student Guide Counsellor CPD Counselling Study Resource Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide Counselling Tutor Training and CPD Facebook group Website Online and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner's Guide Online and Telephone Counselling Course

Ever wonder why your cholesterol climbs after you clean up your diet, or why your doctor calls your creatinine a kidney problem?In this video, I share the highlights from my two hour live Q&A at the Animal Based Gathering in Costa Rica — ApoB and metabolic health, honey versus processed sugar, thyroid and testosterone as the check engine light, peptides, NAD, medical education, and being a conduit for something bigger.--- --- ---0:00 Intro0:43 ABNRF and Community4:14 Research Projects6:33 ApoB and Cholesterol8:22 Seed Oils and Linoleic Acid11:13 Why Saturated Fat Raises ApoB14:08 Keto, High LDL, Keto CTA16:59 Interpreting Your Labs19:58 Honey Versus Sugar25:10 Honey as Medicine Carrier27:46 Creatine and Creatinine33:12 Training With Limited Time35:46 Exercise Is for Your Brain38:48 Running Form and Heel Striking41:45 Testosterone as Check Engine Light46:30 Thyroid Labs and Iodine54:14 Peptides and GLP-1s55:49 Satiety and Processed Food1:03:11 BPC-157, Melanotan, NAD1:08:06 Doctors, Bloodwork, Sleep, Light1:15:22 Gorillas, AI, Being Human1:18:41 Randle Cycle and Consistency1:24:31 Finding Purpose1:26:49 Rebuilding Medical School1:32:53 Food Combining--- --- ---https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27071971/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36379223/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105044/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35441470/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25071023/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21367944/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20111000/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35286195/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8432867/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38418482/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33471045/

Hey Heal Squad! We're continuing the conversation with Dr. Will Cole, and today gets into the stuff everyone's actually asking about right now: peptides, NAD+, GLP-1's…. even the social trends flooding your For You Page. (Hint hint: Claritin and Pepcid AC.) First, Dr. Cole gives it to you straight…. where peptides, like the most common one, BPC-157, genuinely help, and why he's concerned about what he's calling "Ozempic zombies." Then we get into NAD+ and the real science behind your cells' "guardian angels." Then, what's actually going on with the viral Claritin-and-Pepcid-AC trend (spoiler: it's not a hack, it's a symptom), and the fast-rising, tick-bite-triggered meat allergy also called…alpha-gal syndrome… that's already affecting entire communities.This is the practical, "should I actually try this" half of the conversation: myth-busting, dosage sanity checks, and Dr. Cole's root-cause philosophy applied to the trendiest topics in wellness right now. You'll want to hear this before you pick up your next supplement. Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS The United States doesn't have a peptide deficiency ….our bodies already make all of these things naturally: This is Dr. Cole's reality check on the entire peptide boom: you're not missing something your body can't produce on its own,  the system's already built in. It reframes peptides from "a thing you're deficient in and need to buy" to "a tool that can support what your body is already trying to do," which is exactly the nuance most peptide marketing skips. NAD is one of the things your cells need to repair that scratched CD… so your cell can read who it was again: Dr. Cole's analogy for how NAD+ actually works: think of your cells like a scratched record. The information is still there, it's just not playing right. NAD+ helps your cells' own "repair crew" (the Sirtuans) buff that scratch out, so the cell remembers what it's supposed to be doing. Histamine intolerance can cause brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, even digestive problems. But it's not a pharmaceutical deficiency:  This is Dr. Cole confirming the viral Claritin + Pepcid AC trend isn't nonsense. The symptoms it's targeting are real. But he's clear that popping two antihistamines is treating the smoke alarm, not the fire. If you've seen this trend, this is the context that was missing. Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Will Cole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/?hl=en More Info on Dr. Will Cole: http://drwillcole.com Pick Up Heal Your Cells: https://thehealthinstitute.com/products/heal-your-cells Listen to Dr. Will Cole's Podcast The Art of Being Well: https://drwillcole.com/podcast/ Link to Dr. Will Cole's EMF Reader: https://a.co/d/0gizpMzY ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Alô, alô! Por que o Senado é muito importante? Em época de eleições o debate parece se concentrar somente no poder executivo, na presidência. Claro que esté um cargo importante, mas neste ano os cargos do Senado Federal estão passando por uma grande mudança, principalmente para o campo progressista. Por isso nesse episódio Caramelo, Camila e Marx vão explicar como funcionam os três poderes, qual o papel dos Senadores e nos aprofundaremos sobre esse momento de renovação no Senado Federal. Além disso, vamos fazer um levantamento sobre como os Senadores, e seus partidos, votaram nas pautas que consideramos importantes: educação, ambiente, ciência e desigualdade social. Então bora refletir sobre nosso voto para além da briga entre Lula e família Bolsonaro? Da o play e descubra! Novidade: Nova temporada do podcast Sinal de Vida!Estamos produzindo uma nova grande aventura desse podcast narrativo que te emocionou na primeira temporada. Agora acompanhamos uma viagem de campo em meio a Amazônia. Mas para ela acontecer, precisamos do seu apoio, para apoiar e saber mais acesse: www.catarse.com.br/SinalDeVidaPodcast. Assuntos Abordados: 00:00 – Introdução02:35 – Os três poderes. Qual diferença entre Executivo e Legislativo?10:51 – Senado: autorizar operações financeiras externas.14:08 – Renovação do Senado: porque essa eleição é importante?22:55 – Novidade! Novas aventuras no Sinal de Vida!28:37 – Pautas Ambientais: quais partidos as defendem?31:44 – Desigualdade Social: como os partidos votaram?34:34 – Imposto de Renda e outras questões sociais.42:00 – Conclusões: precisamos renovar o Legislativo! Assine pelo Apoia.se Assine pelo Patreon ➡️ Siga o Alô nas Redes:Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube | Bluesky

If you're curious about peptides but have absolutely no idea where to begin, you're not alone. One of the biggest problems with entering the world of peptide research is simply the sheer number of compounds being discussed. GLP-1s. BPC-157. TB-500. GHK-Cu. NAD+. Thymosin Alpha-1. And then dozens more names that can make the entire subject feel impossibly complicated. In this episode, Kim answers one of the questions she hears most often: “I'm interested in peptides, but where on earth do I start?” Kim's advice is simple: don't start with the peptide. Start with the problem you want to understand. If your primary interest is metabolic health, begin there. If you're interested in the research surrounding collagen and skin, investigate that. If your interest is recovery, sleep or immune signalling, make that your starting point. You don't need to understand the entire peptide world before you can begin learning. Kim also explains why expectations matter. Peptides are frequently discussed online as though every compound produces an immediate and predictable result. The research landscape is far more complicated than that. Outside established medicines such as GLP-1 therapies, many peptide compounds remain areas of emerging research, with varying levels of evidence and considerable uncertainty around outcomes. Inside this episode: • How beginners can approach peptide research • Why starting with your biggest question simplifies everything • Why peptide signalling is different from the way we think about conventional medication • Kim's simple Lego analogy for understanding the research • Why some research questions require patience • Why GLP-1 therapies are different from many research peptides • BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu and NAD+ research areas • Why trying to understand everything at once creates unnecessary confusion • The importance of separating emerging research from established clinical evidence • Why there may not be a definitive answer for every peptide • Why anyone exploring this subject needs to become comfortable with uncertainty The central message is simple: choose the area you're most interested in, investigate the evidence around it and build your knowledge gradually. This podcast discusses peptide research for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation to purchase, use, dose, reconstitute or administer research compounds. Kim is not a doctor or licensed medical practitioner. Nothing discussed should be interpreted as medical advice, prescribing guidance or a personal protocol. Many peptides discussed are not licensed medicines, and the quality and quantity of evidence varies substantially between compounds. ✨ Follow Kim Constable online:

What if the goal was never "optimization" at all? Dr. Amanda Kahn is one of the most sought-after longevity doctors working today, and she built her practice from the inside out — after a mysterious postpartum health crisis left doctors with no diagnosis and no answers, she left traditional medicine to figure out what actually helps people recover, feel like themselves, and stay well as they age. Rather than chasing the next buzzy supplement or hormone hack, Dr. Kahn's philosophy is about resilience: understanding your baseline, your genetics, and your bloodwork so your body has what it needs to bounce back faster — from an injury, a cold, jet lag, or years of just feeling "off." Plus: why the peptide black market is more dangerous than people realize, what BPC-157 and TB4 actually do for injury recovery, how GHK supports collagen and skin from the inside out, what the Women's Health Initiative really got wrong about hormone replacement therapy, and her go-to protocol for beating jet lag. A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Mentioned in the Episode: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if some of your best climbing is still ahead of you—even after age 40? My latest T4C Podcast guest, Kevin Dahlstrom, didn't climb his first 5.13 until age 50. Five years later, he was having the strongest season of his life and chasing 5.13c—until a freak accident in Mexico caused a catastrophic triceps tendon tear and major surgery. In this episode, Kevin and I dig into his comeback, training and recovery after 40, and why aging climbers need to become increasingly intentional about sleep, nutrition, mobility, recovery, and targeted training. We also explore health monitoring, testosterone, peptides, and Kevin's audacious long-term goal of climbing 5.14. But this conversation is about much more than climbing grades. Kevin left a highly successful corporate career in his late 40s to reorganize his life around something even more valuable: time. His idea of becoming a "time billionaire" sparks a fascinating discussion about aging, ambition, priorities, and how to stay strong, adventurous, and fully engaged with life for decades to come. Rundown 00:00 – Cold Open: Kevin's Midlife Reboot Kevin leaves a high-paying corporate career in Texas, moves his family to Colorado, climbs harder than ever—and then faces a catastrophic arm injury. 01:10 – Episode Introduction Introducing Kevin Dahlstrom, the CRUSHERS series, and the episode's central themes: climbing after 50, health, longevity, injury recovery, and becoming a "time billionaire." 03:15 – Interview Begins: Kevin's Best Climbing Season at Age 55 Kevin describes reaching the best climbing fitness of his life, sending multiple 5.13bs, and falling from the final move of a 5.13c. 06:12 – The Freak Accident in Mexico A foothold breaks on a warm-up route, sending Kevin into a tufa and completely tearing his distal triceps tendon from the elbow. 10:05 – Surgery, Rehabilitation and Returning to Climbing Kevin explains the cadaver tendon graft used to reconstruct his arm and his carefully graded return from 5.6 toward harder climbing. 12:03 – Climbing His First 5.13 at Age 50 After two decades as a trad climber, Kevin sets an audacious goal of climbing ten 5.13s in one year—and succeeds. 14:40 – Discovering Climbing and Becoming a Traveling Weekend Warrior Kevin recounts finding climbing in a Dallas grain-silo gym, leading his first trad route the following weekend, and eventually taking around 20 climbing trips per year. 16:36 – Walking Away From Corporate Success Despite reaching the C-suite of a multibillion-dollar company, Kevin realizes that professional and financial success have not made him happier. 21:00 – Running Toward an Irresistible Life Kevin explains why major life changes are often driven not by what we're escaping, but by something meaningful that we feel compelled to pursue. 23:15 – The "Time Billionaire" Concept A billion seconds equals roughly 30 years. Kevin explains why time—not money—is ultimately our most valuable and irreplaceable asset. 25:48 – Kevin's Training Approach After 50 Climbing outside three to five days per week, trying extremely hard, supplementing with hangboarding, and increasingly prioritizing mobility. 28:50 – Balancing Hard Projects With Pure Enjoyment Why projecting can be deeply satisfying—but not every climbing day needs to become a redpoint battle. 31:05 – Identifying Kevin's Limiting Constraint At 6'3" and approximately 200 pounds, Kevin discusses strength-to-weight ratio, bouldering power, and why V7–V8 movement is becoming his performance bottleneck. 32:31 – Targeted Training and System-Wall Climbing Eric recommends carefully progressed Kilter Board or Tension Board training to build maximum strength, power, and high-end bouldering ability. 35:00 – Why Masters Climbers Should Pick Their Battles Older climbers may benefit from selecting inspiring routes that fit their strengths rather than trying to master every possible climbing style. 41:17 – Can You Still Improve in Your 40s, 50s and 60s? Kevin and Eric challenge the belief that climbers are automatically past their prime at 40 and discuss why older athletes must "turn the screws tighter" on the details. 44:30 – Tracking Health and Performance Biomarkers Why longitudinal blood testing can provide a valuable dashboard for understanding changes in recovery, energy, hormones and overall health. 45:33 – Kevin's Experience With Testosterone Replacement Therapy Kevin discusses declining testosterone, related symptoms, medically supervised treatment, recovery benefits, and why TRT may be a wash for climbing performance. 52:23 – Optimize the Fundamentals First Sleep, nutrition, resistance training, body composition and lifestyle should be addressed before considering hormone therapy or more advanced interventions. 53:40 – Peptides and the Longevity "Wild West" Kevin and Eric discuss the potential—and considerable risks—of peptides, including Kevin's medically supervised postoperative use of BPC-157. 56:08 – Kevin's Goal of Climbing 5.14 Kevin considers possible projects, including Cheating Reality in the Flatirons, and explains why the route must fit both his strengths and his deeper inspiration. 58:48 – Writing, Personal Development and @Camp4 Kevin discusses his daily writing practice, his X/Twitter presence, and sharing lessons about climbing, work, happiness and building a meaningful life. 61:30 – Eric's Key Takeaways for Masters Climbers A concise recap covering continued improvement, smarter training, recovery, mobility, health monitoring, injury resilience and the true value of time. Key Takeaways 1. Stop assuming that age automatically means decline. Your ultimate physiological ceiling will eventually fall, but many climbers have never approached that ceiling. Better training, tactics, movement, nutrition, recovery, and consistency can outweigh some age-related losses for many years. 2. You can still set personal bests in your 40s, 50s, and 60s. Kevin didn't climb 5.13 until age 50. Five years later, he was having his best climbing season ever. 3. The older you get, the more the details matter. Sleep, nutrition, mobility, recovery, training quality, and smart decision-making become increasingly important. (Read more on this topic >>) 4. Train the constraint—not simply your favorite strength. Kevin's endurance, tactics, and resting ability are already strong. Higher-end bouldering power is increasingly the bottleneck. Breaking a plateau requires identifying and targeting that constraint. 5. Don't confuse more training with better training. Masters athletes have less margin for unnecessary fatigue. High-quality work followed by sufficient recovery often beats simply accumulating volume. 6. Preserve mobility and strength before you desperately need them. Kevin wishes he had prioritized mobility earlier. Maintaining usable range of motion and joint function is an investment in your future climbing. 7. Pick your battles. You don't need to prove that you can climb every style. Choose routes and destinations that inspire you and give you a realistic opportunity to express your strengths. 8. Keep some climbing purely fun. Projects provide purpose and challenge, but not every day needs to be a redpoint battle. 9. Injuries are chapters—not necessarily endings. Kevin's catastrophic triceps tear removed climbing from his life temporarily, but his goal isn't simply returning to climbing. It's returning stronger and continuing for decades. 10. Track your health—not just your climbing grades. As you get older, your health and athletic performance become increasingly intertwined. Appropriate medical evaluation and longitudinal health data may provide useful context for changes in recovery, energy, and performance. 11. Be cautious with longevity "hacks." New therapies may eventually prove valuable, but promising anecdotes aren't the same thing as high-quality human evidence. 12. Remember what you're ultimately optimizing for. Money matters. Achievement matters. Climbing grades matter. But they aren't the only scorecard -- Kevin's central message may be the most important one in this entire conversation: Time is the truly scarce asset. The goal is to intentionally turn that time into experiences, relationships, achievement, adventure—and ultimately, meaning.

LL-37 is the peptide I think everyone should have on hand and almost nobody should be taking every day.It's the only cathelicidin in the human body. That's an antimicrobial peptide your immune system makes to punch holes in bacteria, break up biofilms, and neutralize endotoxins. In this masterclass I walk through how it works. I cover why your vitamin D level decides whether your body can even make it. Then the specific situations where I reach for it. Stubborn sinus infections, bacterial acne, gut biofilms, suspected mold, and high-exposure travel windows.I also cover who needs to stay away from it. Active autoimmune flares, rosacea, certain cancers, and mast cell issues can all go the wrong direction with LL-37.Then dosing. I break down why I use 100 to 150mcg instead of the 2mg some people push. I go over how long a cycle should run and why maintenance dosing makes no sense. And I show how I sequence it with Thymosin Alpha 1, BPC-157, and TB-500.One honest note. Almost all of the LL-37 data is preclinical or anecdotal. The only human trial is topical, and the lower doses beat the higher ones.If you've ever wondered whether LL-37 belongs in your protocol, this one answers it.For research and entertainment purposes only. Subscribe for more peptide research and analysis.

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Dr. Josh Axe - co-author of Heal Your Cells and one of the most well-known names in natural medicine - joins Dr. Will Cole to share the near-death spinal infection experience that personally validated every protocol in their new book. He walks through the hyperbaric oxygen therapy that helped regenerate bone with no blood supply, the BPC-157 and TB500 peptide stack that created new blood vessels in the damaged area, and the stem cell landscape that's changing what "reversible" means. They also discuss GLP-1s done right vs. wrong, the shared loss of their fathers (both sudden cardiovascular events), what the Bryan Johnson approach gets right and dangerously wrong, and what the most important quality in a doctor actually is. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Ready to start? Visit WaldenU.edu today.Use the links in my show notes to check your registration, get registered, or receive election reminders. You can also visit vote.online or @vote on Instagram for more information.Check Your Registration - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/check-your-registration?partnerId=cbc1e590 Get Election Reminders - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/get-election-reminders?partnerId=cbc1e590 Register To Vote - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/register-to-vote?partnerId=cbc1e590 Pledge To Register - https://tools.vote.online/embeds/pledge-to-register?partnerId=cbc1e590Visit fromourplace.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE for 10% off sitewide.You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Text ABW to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE at checkout for 15% off your entire order at clearstem.com.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Judith Borger breaks down what peptides actually are at the molecular level, unpacks the fast-moving and often confusing FDA regulatory landscape around peptide compounding in 2026, and gives an evidence-based rundown of the most talked-about peptide products and stacks — including “Glow” (GHK-Cu), “Wolverine” (BPC-157/TB-500), CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, PT-141, and the GLP-1s. In This Episode: What peptides are and how they differ from proteins and amino acids Why some peptides act as hormones, antioxidants, or signaling molecules in the body The current FDA regulatory status of peptide compounding, including the 503A Bulk Drug Substances List and the 2026 Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee review Why “removed from the safety watch-list” is not the same as “approved for compounding” The difference between a peptide from a licensed compounding pharmacy versus an unregulated online vendor A breakdown of popular peptide products: Glow (GHK-Cu, glutathione, and vitamin C — sometimes also including BPC-157 and TB-500), Wolverine (BPC-157 + TB-500), CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, PT-141 (bremelanotide/Vyleesi), and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide) Why “Glow” and “Wolverine” aren't always separate products — some Glow formulations fold in the same BPC-157/TB-500 combination sold as Wolverine What real human clinical evidence exists for each — and where the evidence is limited to animal studies or mechanistic theory Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status discussed reflects information available as of August 2026 and is subject to change; listeners should confirm current FDA guidance and consult a licensed physician before considering any peptide therapy. Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger

Cellular Health, Renewed Energy & Longevity:The conversation between Scott and Dr. William Haas focused on health optimization, with a deep dive into cellular health, inflammation, and the role of peptides. Dr. Haas explained his approach, emphasizing the importance of addressing redox balance, detoxification, and repair in a methodical way before considering interventions like peptides. They discussed the limitations of conventional medicine and the value of functional medicine when personalized and data-driven. Scott shared his personal experiences with health optimization, including his use of BPC-157 for a shoulder injury and his journey with advanced blood panels. The discussion highlighted the need for individualized care, the dangers of protocol-driven or "easy button" approaches, and the importance of energy freedom alongside other freedoms. They also touched on the challenges of navigating the health and wellness industry, including concerns about some practices and the role of AI in interpreting health data. Your Co-Host Today:What if you could feel 20 years younger in just 90 days? Today's guest, Dr. Will Haas, is making that possible for high performers nationwide. A board-certified integrative medicine physician and Founder of VYVE Wellness, Dr. Haas specializes in cellular optimization—helping executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals unlock more energy, sharper focus, and renewed vitality. A regular contributor to media outlets, including Men's Journal and Yahoo Life, he's here to reveal how science-backed longevity can elevate both performance and life satisfaction. Today's Top 3 Takeaways:Inflammation and the Role of Redox in HealthPersonal Health Journey's with Blood Panel and Hormonal AnalysisImportance of Energy Freedom and the Role of Peptides Today's Guest Co-Host Links:VYVE Wellness | Transformative Health & Wellness ServicesVYVE Wellness @vyvewellness on InstagramVYVE Wellness on YouTube Mentioned Influencers:https://vinnietortorich.com/- Founder of NSNG, No Sugar No Grains, Vinnie Tortorich Watch us on YouTube:https://youtu.be/OkW9ub53x0E Show Notes:Health Optimization and Functional Medicine: Scott and William discussed health optimization approaches, with William explaining the concept of "redoxing before you repair" - the importance of balancing oxidative stress through antioxidants before addressing inflammation. They explored the value of regular blood panel testing, with William recommending quarterly or six-month monitoring of specific markers, and discussed the challenges of individual variability in health responses. The conversation covered functional medicine approaches versus traditional protocols, with William cautioning that while functional medicine can become too protocolized, the key is finding practitioners with sufficient experience to understand and interpret patient-specific data effectively.Bioregenesis and Root Cause Healing: Scott and William discussed the concept of redox and the bioregenesis methodology, focusing on the importance of addressing underlying issues like detox and inflammation before repairing the body. William emphasized that focusing solely on repair methods like peptides or stem cells is ineffective if the root causes, such as poor diet or toxins, are not addressed first. Scott shared his personal experiences with wildland firefighting and the impact of poor nutrition on health, aligning with William's perspective on the need for upstream interventions to promote healing.Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Discussion: William shared his 15-year journey in integrative medicine, starting from his teens when he was introduced to Andrew Wild's books about clean living and anti-inflammatory diets. He discussed how medical education lacks sufficient focus on nutrition, with Scott agreeing that MDs typically receive only limited nutritional training during their education. William expressed concern about how peptide treatments are sometimes used as a quick fix rather than addressing underlying health issues, emphasizing that peptides should be viewed as tools to support the body's natural healing processes rather than standalone solutions.Initial Testing in Healthcare Practices: William and Scott discussed the importance of comprehensive initial testing before starting treatment, with William explaining that his practice recommends a deep dive cellular diagnostic panel covering seven areas of cellular health and micronutrient assessment as the recommended starting point. Scott expressed frustration that this approach differs from veterinary medicine where thorough testing is standard practice, attributing the difference to insurance company policies. William shared his background as an athlete interested in health optimization, which led him to pursue preventative medicine rather than conventional disease management approaches.Medical Career and Content Creation: William discussed his career journey from athletic development to medicine, including taking time off to get an MBA to better understand the business of medicine outside the insurance system. He shared his experience creating medical content online, noting both the success and challenges of putting himself out there as a physician, including being reported to the state medical board for discussing BPC. Scott acknowledged William's successful content creation and discussed his own experiences with similar therapies, expressing interest in exploring hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the future.Metabolic Syndrome and Healing Processes: Scott and William discussed the importance of addressing metabolic syndrome and inflammation in healing processes, particularly for soft tissue repair. They emphasized the need for early detection of metabolic dysfunction through blood work and the value of working with knowledgeable experts to create personalized healing plans. William highlighted the concept of "energy freedom" as a crucial fourth component alongside time, location, and financial freedom, stressing the importance of proper rest and recovery for overall well-being.YouTube Content vs Medical Treatments: Scott and William discussed the benefits and challenges of creating content on YouTube versus other platforms, with William expressing concerns about the lack of personal connection on YouTube. They also talked about the differences between in-person and remote medical treatments, particularly regarding hormone therapy and peptide treatments. William shared his experience with patients who had received inconsistent advice from other wellness centers, and they discussed the potential for a follow-up episode after September when William's schedule opens up more.01:05:00 – Final Words Our Final Words of the Show:There's a lot of talking about time, location, and money freedom, and I think there's this kind of fourth door that nobody really kind of sells or explores, and it's kind of the Energy Freedom. We tripped all over it with this Redox kind of concept, which is you get plenty of guys who hit all three. We got time well dialed in, and you know we're doing all the right things, and we've kind of built financial freedom, but they can't enjoy any of it because they're just flat exhausted at 6o'clock. That's something I experienced early on in my career as an entrepreneur, and where I was kind of logging in late hours in my 30s and staying up till 11 o'clock, midnight, 1am, and telling myself, "Hey, I'm getting more done. I'm super productive." Yet I walked around kind of foggy and kind of exhausted and kind of burnt out by 3o'clock every day. As I kind of changed that pattern in life to more of a nine to five. I didn't bed at nine and up at five. I'm kind of much sharper, and I'm not a morning person, but kind of much sharper, much more productive. This is kind of really just tying in this concept of Energy and the importance of recharging the body so it has what it needs to do the repair. I just want to kind of close that note out, which is kind of drilling home that the importance of the Energy Freedom to enjoy the other things you've been working so hard on. Positive Action Forward:Submit a 5-Star ReviewGet Scott's Charitable Book! - HotshotBook.comCheck out the Boots Refuel Fund - FuelFoundations.orgNeeds Strategy and Execution - FuelUpMarketing.com

Peptides are everywhere right now — BPC-157, the Wolverine Stack, GLP-1s, NAD+, MOTS-C, GHK-Cu. You've probably heard at least one of them by now. So what are they actually, what does the science support, and where does the hype get ahead of the evidence?In this conversation, Emylee + Pieter Vodden are joined by Coach Vincent to unpack the rapidly evolving world of peptide therapy — without trying to convince you to be pro- or anti-peptide.We talk about: → What peptides are and how they signal the body → The Core 4: energy, recovery, metabolism + hormone health → Why peptide medicine isn't actually new → Why human research is still limited for many popular compounds → BPC-157 + TB-500 and the "Wolverine Stack" → GLP-1s + the rapidly changing metabolic peptide space → Why sourcing matters — grey-market products vs. medically supervised care → Bloodwork, cycling + physician oversight → Where peptides may fit alongside training, nutrition, sleep + recoveryThe biggest takeaway? Emerging ≠ proven. But emerging ≠ worthless either.Our position at Pharos is simple: build the foundation first, stay curious, stay informed, and don't confuse hype with evidence.This conversation is educational and is not medical advice. Decisions about medications, compounded products or peptide therapies should be made with an appropriately licensed healthcare professional.Interested in peptide therapy through Pharos? Link in bio to connect with a licensed physician through our partner network.Interested in getting started with peptides through Pharos? We're launching in Palm Springs first with full medical guidance, doctor consultation and 503A compliant sourcing.Click the link for our bio-performance survey.

Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's vacation.What can my friend take for burning mouth syndrome?I'm looking to build immunity. What are your thoughts on beta-glucans?I hike a lot and want to protect my knees. Would peptides like BPC-157 be of benefit?

Most people are taking peptide therapy completely wrong, and Dr. Justin Hogan, a functional medicine physician, joins host Shawn Lynch to explain why. Together they break down BPC 157, TB 500 and GLP 1 weight loss drugs and what actually works.The conversation goes deep into how peptides actually work inside the body, covering growth hormone secretagogues like CJC 1295, Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin, recovery peptides like BPC 157 and TB 500, longevity focused compounds like Epithalon and NAD, and the real science behind GLP 1 and GIP medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. Shawn and Dr. Hogan unpack why nutrition, hormone optimization and gut health have to come first, how to avoid wasting money on unregulated research peptides, and the exact questions you should ask any provider before starting a protocol. Whether you are chasing weight loss, faster recovery, better sleep or long term longevity, this episode hands you a real framework instead of Instagram hype.If you are ready to take control of your health and performance, subscribe to Official Success Formula for more episodes like this one, and listen to the full conversation on the Success Formula Podcast for even more detail you will not want to miss. This is the kind of insight that separates people who guess from people who actually get results.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/justinhoganmd/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessrx/Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life!Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBMAmazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcastApple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615Our Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Why do kids almost never get osteoarthritis, despite putting their joints through far more than any adult does? I joined entrepreneur Mike Cormier on his show to unpack that question, along with stem cells for addiction, brain trauma, and hair loss with no clear treatment path.I explain how mesenchymal stem cells, sourced from fat, bone marrow, or umbilical cord tissue, travel through the bloodstream to support tissue repair and immune function when delivered by IV. Osteoarthritis reflects a decline in the body's regenerative capacity, not simple wear and tear. I cover an animal study showing a 70 to 80% reduction in relapse behavior among alcohol dependent rats treated with stem cells, and an ongoing clinical study using SPECT imaging to evaluate traumatic brain injury. I also detail my personal peptide protocol: BPC-157, Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Epitalon, microdosed GLP-1, and GHK-Cu for skin structure.Mike traces his hair loss to years of business related stress, describing patches spreading across his scalp and eyebrows and the recovery protocol he built himself: PRP, BPC-157, red light therapy, and microneedling. I share a parallel case from my clinic, where IV stem cells regrew a physician's hair after a service related infection.It's a wide ranging look at how regenerative medicine adapts to what the body actually needs, whether that's a joint, a damaged brain, or hair that wouldn't grow back.Key Takeaways:00:47 From psychiatry to stem cells04:04 How stem cells build organs06:06 Mesenchymal stem cells and sources10:22 IV infusion versus local injection13:41 Why Dr. Joy built skincare22:32 Stem cells cut alcohol relapse24:21 Reversing brain damage from addiction26:00 Favorite peptides for muscle gain29:41 Cycling peptides and testing NAD34:52 What stem cell skincare involves37:58 Healing alopecia through gut health55:10 Extending human lifespan twenty yearsAdditional Resources✨ Follow Mike Cormier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecormieronair/ ✨ Follow The Inner Circle Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinnercirclestudio/ ✨ Subscribe to The Inner Circle On Air on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInnerCircleOnAir Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

Longevity Through Peptides: Master Phil in Your Corner EP 164 This was an interview episode of "Master Phil in Your Corner" where Phil interviewed Tony Medrano, CEO of LongevityPlan.ai, about peptides and longevity. Tony explained that peptides are short chains of amino acids naturally made by the human body, with BPC-157 and TB-500 being popular for injury recovery and repair. Hediscussed different delivery methods including subcutaneous injection and oral administration, noting that BPC-157 can survive stomach acid and be taken as a capsule. Tony shared his personal experience using peptides to heal a30-year-old meniscus injury and lose 40 pounds while maintaining an active triathlon training schedule. They covered safety concerns, with Tony emphasizingthat peptides are naturally occurring compounds rather than foreign substances, and discussed the difference between peptides and stem cells. The conversation also touched on Tony's upcoming Ironman competition in November and Phil'scurrent push-up challenge for charity. Tony MedranoCEO, LongevityPlan.AIHarvard + StanfordJD/MBA3x Ironman TriathlonFinisherConnect on LinkedInSchedule Meeting w/ meLongevity & PeptideTherapy newsletterWatch my PodcastsSign Up for Affiliate Program (Pays 20%)

Ep 127: Today I'm joined by board-certified neurological surgeon and regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Jeff Gross to talk about what exists between traditional physical therapy and surgery. We break down peptides and exosomes, what treatments like BPC-157 are actually being used for, and what to look out for in order to make sure the treatments you're receiving are legitimate.We also talk about how long the benefits of these therapies may last, what happens when you stop using them, and why maintaining muscle and strength remains one of the most important pieces of protecting our health and function as we age.Book a free 30 min consultation with Dr Jeff Gross here.Explore his instagram here. ____________________________Apply for Advanced Training and Nutrition with Chelsey & Dr Emily Dow HEREStart your 7 day FREE trial of my new app HERE!**Programs:8 Week Summer Prep Planhttps://www.trainerize.me/profile/chelseyrosehealth/?planGUID=d48c6fbf116c4e8fb4d31f94b5376fa34 Week Busy Body Plan (40 min at home workouts)https://www.trainerize.me/checkout/chelseyrosehealth/Chelsey.Rose?planGUID=524796f40f0a427fb25f03f4885972a0**Want to work one on one with Chelsey?Set up a one on one consultation call here to see if personalized online training is right for you.Join a semi-private class in LA here.Email info@chelseyrosehealth.com to inquire about one on one in person training.**Shop the things i'm loving HERE**Follow Chelsey on Instagram:@Chelseyrosehealth@StrengthtobuildFollow Chelsey on TikTok Here."Submit a question to the show"

Apply to work with the MI team → https://muscleintelligence.com/apply Ryan Smith co-founded the first pharmacy in the United States to offer an extensive list of peptides — and he ran the synthesis floor himself. Preparative HPLC, mass spec, chemical synthesis, the lot. Which means he spent years watching the same two failures from the inside: the molecule that works beautifully at a small dose and stops working when someone doubles it, and the vial that looks identical to the real thing and isn't. He is not a peptide evangelist. Ask him about the compound he calls ten million times more potent than BDNF and he'll tell you why he doesn't take it. His argument here is quieter than most of what gets said about peptides, and harder to unhear afterward: the body is already a competent system, and nearly everything that goes wrong with these compounds comes from handing it more input than it needed. Why exogenous growth hormone removes a brake the secretagogues leave in place. Why ipamorelin became the standard despite releasing less growth hormone than the compounds it replaced. Why two vials of the same peptide, at the same purity, can behave completely differently. He would rather talk about what he refuses to make than what he's excited about — and by the end of the hour it's clear those are the same conversation. 5 Key Takeaways Why exogenous growth hormone removes a brake your body doesn't get back — and what CJC-1295, ipamorelin and tesamorelin do instead The reason ipamorelin became the clinical standard despite releasing less growth hormone than the compounds it replaced Why the same 500-microgram dose of oral BPC-157 works in one form and barely at all in another Why the peptide he calls 10 million times more potent than BDNF is the one he leaves out of his own stack What a clean HPLC mass spec report still can't tell you about what's in the vial — and why that one blind spot lands on your liver Chapters 0:00 Why Peptides Took a Century to Arrive 4:54 Specificity, Growth Hormone & the Scalpel Argument 16:22 Thymosin Alpha-1, Epitalon & Natural Testosterone 25:25 Mitochondrial Peptides & the Fat Loss Compounds 32:27 BPC-157: Repair, Dosing & the Salt Form Problem 35:46 Peptides for the Brain: FGL, Dihexa & Cerebrolysin 47:05 What He Takes, What He Refuses & Why 52:36 Side Effects, Purity & What's Really in the Vial Connect with Ryan X – https://x.com/ryansmithepiage LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-smith-lexington-ky/ TruDiagnostic – https://www.trudiagnostic.com

Peptides are everywhere—but what's actually safe, what's a scam, and what should you avoid?Sidney Gordon breaks down the peptide industry, including BPC-157, TB-500, black-market peptides, blood work, third-party testing, and the biggest red flags to watch for.If you're using peptides or thinking about starting, educate yourself before putting anything into your body.

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD explores the evolving landscape of anabolic peptides and their impact on men's health, hormone optimization, and overall well-being. Joined by Dr. Mohit Khera, Dr. Kevin Campbell, and Dr. Alex Tatem, the discussion unpacks what peptides are, the challenges of regulation and safety, and the latest research on compounds like BPC-157, CJC-1295, and GLP-1s. Listeners will gain data-driven insights on navigating the peptide craze safely, understanding true health optimization, and making informed decisions in a rapidly changing market. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:46 What Peptides Actually Are00:04:09 Why Peptides Became So Controversial00:10:34 Compounding Pharmacies vs Research-Use Peptides00:13:31 Peptides That Raise Safety Concerns00:22:58 Growth Hormone Peptides and Sleep Claims00:28:01 PT-141 and Sexual Function00:44:45 GLP-1s, Testosterone, and Muscle Loss00:58:58 What Peptide Research Should Study Next Stay connected with Dr. Mohit Khera, Dr. Kevin Campbell, and Dr. Alex Tatem on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow them now and check out these links! Dr. Mohit Khera INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/drmohitkhera/?hl=en X - https://x.com/DrMohitKher WEBSITE - https://drmohitkhera.com/ Dr. Kevin Campbell X - https://x.com/KJCampbellMD Dr. Alex Tatem INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dralextatem/?hl=en YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DrAlexTatem TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..alex.tatem X - https://x.com/DrAlexTatem WEBSITE - https://dralextatem.com/ Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for a special Togethermess Episode 271 with Trevor Kruder, founder and CEO of Paramount Health RX and Alpha Biomed Industries, to ask all the peptide questions Jeff has been saving up for years.We talk GLP-1s, injury recovery, weight loss, BPC-157, peptide safety, cancer questions, shots vs. pills, and why this world feels so confusing. This is not medical advice, just our conversation.Our official Jeff and Jordan merch shop is now open!Visit https://togethermess.com/ to shop TogetherMess merch, favorite finds, videos, family stories, and a little everyday chaos.Thank you to our partners:Tumble - Get 10% off plus free shipping at https://tumbleliving.com/togethermess. Machine-washable rugs made better. After you purchase, please support the show and tell them TogetherMess sent you.Hungryroot - For a limited time, get 40% off your first order PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://hungryroot.com/togethermess and use code togethermess. Simplify back-to-school meals with easy recipes, quality ingredients, and groceries delivered to your door.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book a free call with Robert Sikes to break through your keto or low-carb plateau: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callDoes muscle matter more than costly biohacks for longevity and health? In episode 910 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with sports medicine doctor Dr. Jordan Metzl to expose the truth about peptides, BPC-157, GLP-1 drugs, supplements, and quick fixes. They explain why movement, strength training, real food, sleep, purpose, and community matter more for health span than wellness trends. Learn how muscle helps metabolism, blood sugar, brain health, mobility, and healthy aging. He also explains why motivation fades, how to make habits last, what changes after age 50, and why fast-twitch muscle matters. This episode gives clear steps to stay strong and active for decades.Follow Jordan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjordanmetzlGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Why Most Longevity Biohacks Miss What Actually Works2:38 - Why Expensive Biohacks Cannot Replace the Basics5:02 - Are GLP-1 Drugs Becoming the New Health Shortcut?5:43 - Why Medical Trust Collapsed After the Pandemic7:07 - What Does Healthy Longevity Really Mean?8:25 - Why Exercise Should Be Prescribed Like Medicine9:51 - What Is the Science of Motivation? Dr. Jordan Metzl's Push10:44 - How One Woman Ran 15 Marathons After Starting at 6912:44 - Why Some People Stay Motivated for Life14:04 - What Does "Lowering the Cost to Act" Mean?15:45 - Do Consequences Make Fitness Habits Stick?16:58 - Can You Start Powerlifting at 59 and Set Records at 70?17:29 - What Is Muscle Span and Why Does It Matter?18:50 - Is More Muscle Always Better for Longevity?20:48 - Why Everyone Should Think Like a Bodybuilder23:53 - Does Metabolism Really Slow Down With Age?25:21 - How Strength Training Changes Metabolism After 6527:06 - Why Consistency Beats the Perfect Fitness Plan28:18 - Why Your Fitness Goal Must Be Bigger Than You29:03 - What Blue Zones Teach Us About Purpose and Longevity30:48 - How Family and Purpose Change the Way We Age32:18 - Why Social Wellness Matters as Much as Physical Health33:39 - Is Constant Stimulation Damaging Our Health?34:40 - How to Find Calm in an Overstimulated World35:46 - What Are the Most Common Sports Injuries?37:30 - Why You Never Appreciate Mobility Until It Is Gone39:14 - Do Injuries Come From Overtraining or Inactivity?41:10 - How to Preserve Fast-Twitch Muscle After Your Mid-30s42:12 - Does BPC-157 Work for Injury Recovery?44:25 - Functional Medicine, AI and the Limits of Health Advice46:22 - Why Experts Are Building Private AI Knowledge Bases47:19 - Why the Wellness Industry Is Harder to Trust Than Ever48:21 - Why More Health Information Has Not Made Us Healthier49:25 - How Dr. Jordan Metzl Structures His Day for Long-Term Fitness50:24 - Inside Dr. Metzl's 1,000-Person Fitness Community51:53 - Where to Find Dr. Jordan Metzl

What if the pursuit of optimal health is actually making health more complicated than it needs to be?Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum is a physician, competitive strength athlete, coach, and co-founder of Barbell Medicine, where he works to bridge the gap between modern medicine, strength training, and evidence-based health.In this episode, Bryce sits down with Jordan for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the strangest moments in modern wellness.Peptides. Biohacking. Testosterone. GLP-1s. Protein. Pain. Strength. Recovery. Longevity. Health optimization.We have more information, testing, supplements, technology, and “hacks” than ever before…but are we actually getting healthier?Jordan challenges some of the health and fitness beliefs we've accepted as fact and explains why evidence matters, why our bodies may be more resilient than we think, and why getting stronger might still be one of the most powerful health interventions available to us.This isn't about rejecting innovation.It's about learning to separate evidence from enthusiasm.MAJOR TAKEAWAYS• Not all “peptides” are the same. Some peptide medications have strong evidence behind them, while many compounds promoted by biohacking and longevity clinics have little or no quality human evidence.• Biological plausibility isn't the same thing as proof. Something sounding like it should work doesn't mean we've demonstrated that it does.• More health data doesn't automatically create better health.• Strength training remains one of the most accessible and powerful tools we have for improving health, physical capacity, and quality of life.• Pain doesn't always mean damage, and treating the human body as fragile can change how people move, train, and see themselves.• Health shouldn't become an endless pursuit of optimization.• Before searching for the next compound, supplement, wearable, or hack, ask whether you've mastered the fundamentals.• Good science requires being willing to change your mind when better evidence arrives.QUESTIONS WE EXPLOREWhy have peptides exploded in popularity?Are compounds like BPC-157 being promoted faster than the science supports?Have longevity clinics blurred the line between medicine and marketing?When does biohacking become health anxiety?Are we overtesting hormones and testosterone?Are GLP-1 medications fundamentally different from the broader peptide craze?Does pain actually mean your body is damaged?Do we overcomplicate mobility and recovery?How important is strength for longevity?And ultimately…Have we become so obsessed with optimizing health that we've forgotten how to simply be healthy?QUOTES“Evidence and enthusiasm are not the same thing.”“Your body is probably more resilient than you've been taught to believe.”“More information doesn't always create better decisions.”“Before you optimize everything, make sure you've mastered something.”“Health should give you more freedom to live, not more things to worry about.”TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to ALLSMITH00:00 – Meet Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum00:00 – Medicine meets the barbell00:00 – Why Jordan questions conventional health advice00:00 – The explosion of peptides00:00 – BPC-157 and the evidence problem00:00 – Peptides vs. proven medications00:00 – Has biohacking gone too far?00:00 – Testosterone, hormones & optimization00:00 – GLP-1s, obesity & modern medicine00:00 – Protein myths and nutrition00:00 – Pain doesn't always mean damage00:00 – Are our bodies more resilient than we think?00:00 – Mobility, stretching & recovery00:00 – Strength training as medicine00:00 – What actually matters for longevity?00:00 – Health anxiety and wearable data00:00 – Evidence vs. wellness marketing00:00 – The fundamentals we keep ignoring00:00 – Jordan's non-negotiables for lifelong healthCONCLUSIONThe future of health will undoubtedly bring better technology, medications, diagnostics, and tools.But new doesn't automatically mean better.Jordan's work is a reminder to stay curious without becoming gullible, to question conventional wisdom without rejecting science, and to demand evidence before allowing hype to dictate how we treat our bodies.Maybe the ultimate health hack isn't another injection, supplement, wearable, or protocol.Maybe it's building a strong body, thinking critically, staying connected to people you love, and creating a life you're healthy enough to actually enjoy.JOIN ALLSMITHIf this conversation challenged something you believed, send it to someone who would enjoy wrestling with these ideas too.Subscribe to ALLSMITH on YouTube and follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.If the show brings value to your life, leaving a rating or review is one of the simplest ways you can help us continue bringing these conversations to more people.Fitness is the vessel. Life is the upgrade.Welcome to ALLSMITH.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Not yet a member? Ad-free listening, the Discourse community, and a members' show every week, all for less than you spend on gels.Show notesOn the show this week, a European Championships wrap featuring Nadia Battocletti's astonishing 10,000m finish and Audrey Werro's win over Keely Hodgkinson, a German sprinter under a doping cloud, world records in the pool, and a follow-up on peptides.(00:01:41) A follow-up to the peptides show with Mike, and the thing Ross wishes he had said. The anecdote that BPC-157 failed to fix someone's Achilles is the human version of publication bias, because nobody ever tells you about the thing that didn't work.(00:12:23) The European Championships format and the broadcast, which featured more talking heads than athletics on the BBC, and an athletic programme with far too little action relative to downtime.(00:16:52) The women's 800m, where Werro beat Hodgkinson for her fourth sub-1:55 of the year, and Bol ran a national record in third. Whose trajectory looks best in the medium to long-term?(00:28:26) Batocletti's exceptional sprint finish, and a Tim Noakes tweet asking why she could speed up at all. Ross explains the end spurt, the reserve we all hold back, and why this particular race proves rather less than it appears to.(00:31:52) A stat from Jason Henderson: Batocletti's last 200m was 28.17, Werro's in the 800m was 29.11. Not a typo, and we explain why the fatigue of an 800m is a completely different animal, and speculate that it's probably more common than you'd think for the 10000m races to finish faster than the 800m ones(00:34:37) Andreas Almgren's solo 10,000m, run at 26:43 pace for the final 8.8km. Tactical optimization and a signal for a sub 26:30 in the future?(00:40:22) Amy Hunt's four golds, and a newspaper headline that poured cold water on them.(00:43:42) Owen Ansah wins European gold under a doping cloud, having refused a test because he had a flight to catch. What counts as "compelling justification", and why a 2016 case suggests he is in trouble.(00:52:26) The tragic death of Fin Tarling, the near-impossibility of policing a 1,300km course, and Adam Hansen's call for better helmets, which are certified only to 19.5km/h.(00:59:47) Swimming, where Kate Douglass broke the 50m freestyle world record twice in a day, a 19-year-old German went under 14:30 for the 1500m free, and Lani Pallister beat Katie Ledecky over 800m for the first time.(01:10:46) And finally, South Africa versus New Zealand has branded itself "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry". Gareth is not buying it. Ross offers the context for why it's about more than rugby, but also great rugbyNo news show next week, but there's an interview show planned for Monday, and the members' Applied show will take overtraining next week Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fascia, cadaver labs, iron and ferritin, red light therapy marketing, peptides, and total plasma exchange (TPE) — Freddie sits down with functional health practitioner Lauren Sambataro of the BioHacker Babes for a wide-ranging conversation on why more health data and more powerful interventions haven't translated into better health outcomes. Freddie and Lauren dig into the difference between context and content — how wearable data (Oura scores, HRV, sleep scores), viral health claims, and confident internet voices can quietly reprogram how people feel about their own bodies. They get into the iron and ferritin trend sweeping women's wellness content, the marketing spin behind "medical grade" red light panels, and why more information often means less clarity. The conversation turns clinical with a look at total plasma exchange (TPE) and EBOO — who actually needs them versus who's chasing a shortcut — and into peptides, where Lauren shares her current protocol (BPC-157, TB-500, Kisspeptin) for perimenopause and tissue repair, while Freddie talks through his own stack, including low-dose retatrutide. The back half centers on fascia: Lauren's four-day cadaver lab course, and what healthy fascia looks and feels like compared to fascia shut down by scarring, dehydration, and a sedentary life — and what that means for how anyone moves, rolls, and recovers. Episode Highlights:  1:22 — What Lauren actually does as a functional health practitioner 2:16 — How her approach has evolved over the last decade 4:00 — Wellness has gotten more complex: peptides, PEMF, and high-level interventions go mainstream 5:24 — Are we actually getting healthier with more access to information? 8:45 — Context vs. content: why we overcomplicate health 14:00 — The double-edged sword of wearable data (the Oura ring example) 16:32 — Freddie's 4-hour no-food-before-bed rule and HRV 18:42 — Reclaiming ice baths and contrast therapy from online noise 21:41 — Stop demonizing what nature already gave us 24:14 — The iron/ferritin trend and the danger of one-size-fits-all advice 26:07 — Resonant breathing and finding your personal breath rate 28:55 — Why ferritin is trending in women's health right now 33:00 — Red light marketing claims and the "medical grade" myth 36:49 — Freddie's dog: the ultimate biohacker with no placebo effect 38:21 — Total plasma exchange (TPE): Freddie's first exposure and the current craze 41:42 — TPE recovery time and lymphatic drainage as a lower-cost alternative 43:03 — Who actually needs TPE vs. who's chasing a quick fix 44:46 — EBOO explained: ozonating and filtering the blood 50:41 — Lauren's peptide protocol: BPC-157, TB-500, and Kisspeptin for perimenopause 53:09 — Freddie's peptide stack and why retatrutide outperformed GLP-1s for him 56:24 — Lauren's cadaver lab experience: two bodies, two very different stories 1:00:00 — What healthy vs. unhealthy fascia actually looks like 1:04:54 — Foam rollers vs. towel work vs. long holds for releasing fascia 1:07:53 — Closing thoughts and where to find Lauren and the BioHacker Babes Connect with lauren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_sambataro Website: https://www.laurensambataro.com Podcast (BioHacker Babes): https://www.biohackerbabes.com Upgrade Your Wellness: LightPathLED: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUh Code: beautifullybroken Explore the new FDA Cleared Aurawell PEMF: Book A Call Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrea breaks down the latest FDA news surrounding BPC-157 and explains what the recent recommendation really means without the hype. She shares why this peptide has been on her radar for years, her own personal experience using it for recovery, what current research is exploring, and why it's become such a popular topic in the fitness and wellness world. Whether you've heard people talking about BPC-157 or you're simply curious about the buzz, this episode offers a balanced, easy-to-understand overview of where things stand today.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off.Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@deliciouslyfitnhealthy@dfh.training.picsTraining & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

What is the Glow Stack, and why are BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu and NAD+ attracting so much attention in recovery, menopause and longevity research? In this episode, Kim Constable shares the personal story behind her introduction to peptides and the four-compound combination she refers to as the Glow Stack. As Kim moved further into menopause, she noticed that her body was no longer recovering as it once had. Her joints hurt, her gluteal tendinopathy became increasingly painful, training felt harder and she frequently woke feeling tired, stiff and inflamed. After discovering GLP-1s and experiencing changes in her own joint pain, digestion and brain fog, Kim began researching the wider world of peptides. Her early research led her to BPC-157 and TB-500, followed later by GHK-Cu and NAD+. Kim shares the changes she personally noticed after combining these compounds, including changes in recovery, strength, sleep, energy, skin, nail growth and hair growth. She then moves beyond her own experience to explain what each compound is being investigated for. Inside this episode: • How menopause affected Kim's recovery, joints and energy • Why she first began researching BPC-157 and TB-500 • What BPC-157 is being studied for in relation to tissue repair and blood-vessel formation • How TB-500 may support the migration of repair cells through damaged tissue • Why GHK-Cu is being investigated for collagen, inflammation and skin structure • The role NAD+ plays in cellular energy and ATP production • How the four compounds may work together rather than performing the same job • The changes Kim personally noticed in her skin, hair, nails, recovery and strength • Why personal experience is not the same as clinical evidence • The limitations of the existing research, particularly where human trials are limited • Potential risks, individual reactions and the importance of regular blood testing • Why hormone health and HRT may still form the foundation of menopause support • Why a compound that appears helpful for one woman may not suit another Kim explains the science using a construction-site analogy: BPC-157 may help create the pathways, TB-500 may support the cellular vehicles travelling through them, GHK-Cu may provide the rebuilding instructions and NAD+ supplies the energy needed to power the work. This episode is an accessible introduction for women who are curious about peptide research but want the mechanisms, limitations and personal experiences explained in straightforward language. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Kim is not a doctor or licensed medical practitioner, and nothing discussed should be interpreted as medical advice, a treatment recommendation or a personal protocol. Nothing in this episode is a recommendation to purchase, reconstitute, dose, administer or use any research product. Research products supplied by Verified Vials are intended strictly for laboratory research and are not for human consumption or medical use. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional about your individual health. ✨ Follow Kim Constable online for more real talk and daily motivation:

"If you don't get those foundational behaviors down, there ain't nothing a peptide's gonna do for you,” says Rachele Pojednic, Ph.D. Pojednic is a professor of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Stanford University and is the Chief Science Officer at Restore. Her work examines nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, performance and recovery, as well as muscle related chronic disease, with a particular focus on women. Pojednic  holds a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is board certified Health Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). She has a particular passion for science communication and has been a consultant and writer for many prominent news outlets, including NPR, Time, The Washington Post, and Popular Science. Show notes: 00:00 - The difference between science & wellness  06:30 - The big vs. little levers of health 08:40 - What we do & don't know about peptides  11:45 - A study on supplement stacking gone wrong 13:55 - Next-gen peptides (BPC-157 & more) 18:20 - All about NAD, NR, & NMN 29:57 - Creatine for muscle & brain health 33:48 - Looking at leucine & amino acid profile in protein 36:48 - Why fasting advice for women often backfires 40:24 - Stop chasing perfection 43:45 - How to use wearables & lab testing 50:13 - Bridging science & wellness Referenced in the episode: For more about Pojednic, visit her website: https://www.rachelepojednic.com/  mindbodygreen's creatine brain supplement: https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/products/creatine-brain  mindbodygreen's whey protein: https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/products/clear-whey-protein  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perez Hilton had a public breakdown on TikTok this week, and people are asking what actually happened. Chalene Johnson breaks it down with trigger warnings, including how it connects to his defamation fight with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and his brush with death from sepsis this past March. Chalene also digs into why qualified applicants, including former Elle editor Stacy Deguide, who deleted 15 years off her resume just to get a callback, are vanishing into what recruiters call an AI hiring black hole. A Stanford study found that roughly one in five companies now let algorithms reject candidates before a human ever sees a resume, and Chalene walks through how hiring software like Workday's may be filtering out midlife workers, new grads, and everyone in between. Rounding out the episode is this week's crackdown on the black market peptide trade. An Indiana company called Paradigm Peptides was sentenced after selling to 54,000 customers in 80 countries, a Michigan dealer got 20 years for relabeling semaglutide as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Retatrutide, and a licensed doctor running a Utah clinic called True Health was caught repackaging BPC-157, TB-500, and other peptides under fake labels for more than 200 patients. Topics discussed: Perez Hilton, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni, TikTok, Ariana Grande, Stacy Deguide, Elle, Stanford University, Workday, Paradigm Peptides, True Health, Justin Watkins, Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, Retatrutide, BPC-157, TB-500, GLP-1, sepsis, ageism. Go Beyond The Podcast Join Chalene on her private podcast

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/peptides2026 In this episode with Dr. Matt Cook, recorded days after he returned from Washington, D.C., you'll get a breakdown of what just happened to peptides in the United States. You'll hear what the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee actually voted on, why seven popular peptides were pulled two years ago, which six of the seven were just recommended for the bulk list, which one was left off, and what all of it means for your ability to get peptides legally from a pharmacy instead of the gray market. You'll also get a guided tour of the peptides themselves: BPC-157 for gut and tissue healing, KPV for inflammation, TB-500 for cell migration and wound repair, MOTS-c as an exercise mimetic, Semax for memory and learning, Epitalon for sleep and longevity, and DSIP for sleep. Dr. Cook explains why peptides behave so differently from ordinary drugs, walks through a safety review covering millions of doses, and shows how his company LifeOS pulls your labs, wearables, and genetics into one HIPAA-compliant place. And if you want to keep every peptide straight, Dr. Cook built a peptide cheat sheet covering what each one does, how to dose it, and where to source it. Episode Sponsors: Timeline: Give your cells new life with high-performance products powered by Mitopure, which unlocks a precise dose of the rare Urolithin A molecule to promote healthy aging. Mitopure now starts at $79 when you go to timeline.com/BEN. Xtendlife Prosta Support Advanced: Comprehensive daily prostate support combining clinically studied ingredients like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol with vitamins, minerals, and botanicals. Visit Xtendlife.com/BensChoice and use code GREENFIELD for 15% off. Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15:0 levels and help you live healthier, longer. Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit at fatty15.com/BEN with code BEN. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: Seven essential forms of magnesium in one full-spectrum serving to help you relax, unwind, and sleep deeply so you wake up refreshed. Go to bioptimizers.com/ben and use code ben15 for 15% off any order. ULTRA: A clean, nicotine-free, caffeine-free pouch that delivers smooth, sustained energy and focus using clinically backed nootropics and adaptogens, without the jitters or crash. Visit takeultra.com and use code BENGREENFIELD for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.