Peptides for Women

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I'm joined by fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Dani Conway, a functional medicine expert who specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic nutrition, peptides, and sustainable fat loss for women over 40.
We discuss why nutrition always comes before peptides, how detoxification can naturally improve hormone balance, and the foundational habits that help women build muscle, increase energy, and create lasting metabolic health.
In this episode, we cover:
Dani's personal 65-pound weight loss journey and how functional nutrition changed her health
Why food is the foundation before supplements or peptides
Common mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weight
Why detoxification and drainage pathways should be addressed before hormones
Simple detox practices you can start today, including dry brushing, castor oil packs, walking, Epsom salt baths, and lymphatic drainage
How peptides fit into a functional medicine protocol, and why they're rarely the first step
The difference between gut health peptides, cellular health peptides, and GLP-1 medications
Why appetite balance is better than appetite suppression
How to preserve muscle while losing body fat
Progressive overload training for women over 40
The importance of electrolytes, minerals, and recovery
Dani's favorite peptide stacks for energy, recovery, and performance
Daily habits that support healthy hormones, metabolism, and longevity
Connect with Dani Conway!
Website: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniconwayofficial/
Links & Resources:
🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠
🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
‼️Disclaimer‼️
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I'm joined by Bill Robison, Navy veteran, sports medicine professional, and founder of Body Fat Clinic in Bakersfield, California. With decades of experience in athletic training, body composition analysis, and metabolic health, Bill explains why the scale doesn't tell the whole story... And why understanding your body composition is essential, especially if you're using GLP-1 medications.
We dive into the science behind DEXA scans, muscle preservation, metabolism, and sustainable fat loss, while sharing practical strategies women can use to protect their health for the long term.
In this episode, we cover:
Why DEXA scans are considered the gold standard for measuring body composition
The difference between DEXA scans, InBody scans, and traditional scales
Why many women lose muscle (not just fat!) during weight loss
How muscle impacts metabolism, body composition, and long-term health
The dangers of chronic calorie restriction and metabolic adaptation
Reverse dieting and why your body eventually stops responding to low-calorie diets
Why calories matter just as much as protein when preserving muscle
The importance of fiber for digestion, gut health, and GLP-1 success
Jennifer's personal DEXA scan results and what they revealed about her health
Connect with Bill Robison!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyfatclinic/
Website: https://bodyfatclinic.com/
Links & Resources:
🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠
🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
‼️Disclaimer‼️
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I'm joined by Gina Parlette, firefighter, paramedic, nutritionist, peptide & GLP-1 coach, and founder of KŌA Wellness. After healing a long-standing shoulder injury with peptides and completely transforming her own body composition through strategic GLP-1 microdosing, Gina made it her mission to help others use these powerful tools safely and effectively.
As a first responder, Gina has also witnessed firsthand what happens when people are prescribed GLP-1 medications without proper education. We dive into why nutrition, hydration, strength training, sleep, and nervous system regulation are essential for getting the best results while minimizing side effects.
Whether you're considering GLP-1 therapy, already using peptides, or simply want to optimize your metabolic health, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-world experience.
In this episode, we cover:
Gina's journey from firefighter and paramedic to peptide & GLP-1 coach
How BPC-157 and TB-500 helped heal a 15-year shoulder injury
Why safe peptide sourcing matters
Common GLP-1 mistakes that lead to dehydration, fainting, and constipation
How Gina lost 10% body fat while gaining 5 pounds of muscle
Why stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation are foundational for fat loss
How GLP-1s may improve inflammation, brain fog, and mental clarity
Using DEXA and InBody scans to track progress beyond the scale
Connect with Gina Parlette!
Website: https://www.ginaparlette.com/
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gina_parlette/
Links & Resources:
🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠
🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
‼️Disclaimer‼️
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jean Cunningham, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Empower Pharmacy. With over 15 years of experience in pharmacy, medical affairs, scientific communications, and evidence-based healthcare, Dr. Cunningham brings a unique perspective on peptides, GLP-1s, women’s health, and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding compounding pharmacies.
Together, we dive into the science behind peptide therapies, the role of GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss, the history of hormone replacement therapy, and what the FDA’s upcoming peptide discussions could mean for patients, providers, and the future of personalized medicine.
In this episode, we cover:
Dr. Cunningham’s journey from pharmacy school to medical affairs leadership
Why evidence-based medicine matters, and how to evaluate research critically
The lasting impact of the Women's Health Initiative on hormone replacement therapy
Why many women were underserved by traditional healthcare approaches
How GLP-1 medications have evolved over the past two decades
The connection between obesity, inflammation, and chronic disease
The difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat
Why GLP-1s can improve more than just weight loss
Muscle preservation, protein intake, and strength training while using GLP-1s
How scientific studies are funded and how researchers account for bias
The role of compounding pharmacies in personalized healthcare
What 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies actually do
The difference between FDA-approved medications and compounded medications
The upcoming FDA peptide hearings and what they could mean for patients
Why access to high-quality peptide therapies remains an important conversation
The risks associated with unregulated peptide sourcing
What patients should consider before starting peptide therapy
The future of telehealth, personalized medicine, and peptide treatments
Connect with Dr. Jean Cunningham!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeancunningham
Empower Pharmacy Website: https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/
Empower Pharmacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerpharmacy/
Links & Resources:
🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠
🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
‼️Disclaimer‼️
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I'm joined by Kathy Wieliczko, a nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of healthcare experience who turned her own menopause struggles into a mission to help women thrive in midlife.
After entering menopause at 46 and being dismissed by her doctor, Kathy took matters into her own hands. Today, she's built a community of more than 125,000 women by sharing practical, honest advice about hormone replacement therapy, peptides, body composition, collagen, and healthy aging, without the fluff.
In this conversation, we dive into what actually helped Kathy lose weight, regain her energy, improve her libido, and feel like herself again after menopause.
In this episode, we cover:
Kathy's personal menopause story and why being dismissed by her doctor changed everything

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

The surprising collagen supplement that completely eliminated her chronic knee pain

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

Why hormone optimization may improve GLP-1 outcomes for women

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

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

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

Kathy's advice for women who feel like they've "lost themselves" during menopause

Connect with Kathy Wieliczko!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinspo/?hl=en
Links & Resources:
🔗 Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠
🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
‼️Disclaimer‼️
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.