Episode 2: Are Peptides 'Cheating'? Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room!

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast! In today’s episode, I’m addressing a question I get all the time: “Aren’t peptides cheating?” If you’ve ever felt skeptical, curious, or even judgmental about using peptides like GLP-1s, this episode is for you. I break down the most common concerns I hear about peptides, especially GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and share why I believe these therapies are far more than just quick fixes. With insights from my background in functional nutrition and my own journey, I hope to offer a compassionate, science-based perspective on why peptides can be a powerful support (not a shortcut!) for women in midlife. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why even functional wellness practitioners question peptides at first The difference between “natural” supplements and injectable peptides How GLP-1s work in the body and what makes them unique Why peptides are not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle Common side effects and safety profiles for GLP-1 medications Long-term use: should you stay on peptides forever? Interactions with medications and when to talk to your doctor Why shame and judgment have no place in the health journey Links & Resources: 🔗 Learn more or order peptides 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://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6862acd5df823500150c4ca7⁠ 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, dosing, 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.