Episode 55: Peptides 101 for Women: What Peptide Therapy Is, Benefits, Risks & What to Know Before Trying It

Peptides are suddenly everywhere in the wellness and longevity conversation — from GLP-1 weight-loss medications to anti-aging peptides, recovery peptides, and peptide injections being discussed across social media and health podcasts.But what exactly are peptides… and are they actually safe? In this episode of Inspired Wellness Podcast, Michelle and Tabitha break down Peptides 101 — a clear, practical overview of what peptides are, how peptide therapy works, and what women in midlife should understand before considering them. If you’ve been hearing about peptides for weight loss, energy, recovery, longevity, or skin health, this conversation will help you separate the hype from the facts. This episode is designed to give you a foundation of understanding before next week’s episode with a board-certified physician specializing in peptide therapy.In This Episode We Cover• What peptides actually are (and how they differ from proteins)• Why peptides are suddenly trending in the longevity and wellness world• The main categories of peptides being discussed today• GLP-1 peptides and why they’ve changed the weight-loss conversation• Popular peptides like BPC-157, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin• Peptides for metabolism, recovery, anti-aging, and brain health• How peptide therapy is administered (injections, IV, oral, nasal)• The difference between medical-grade peptides and research peptides• Risks of buying peptides online• Potential benefits and side effects of peptide therapy• Why peptides are not a substitute for the foundations of healthKey TakeawayPeptides may become powerful tools in modern longevity medicine — but they are not magic bullets. Before considering peptide therapy, it’s critical to build the foundations of health first: sleep, nutrition, blood sugar balance, muscle maintenance, and stress management.Mentioned In This Episode• GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide• Recovery peptide BPC-157• Growth-hormone-stimulating peptides CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin• NAD therapies and mitochondrial health Listen to the Inspired Wellness Episode 30 - NAD deep dive with Dr. Priya Patel here:Apple PodcastsSpotify Listen to the Inspired Wellness Episode 52 – Natural GLP-1 Supplement, CaloCurb here:Apple PodcastsSpotify  Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation!Email: michelle@theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Schedule a free discovery call with Michelle: theinspiredwellnesscoach.comFollow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Check out my online supplement dispensary for 10% off quality supplement brands here!Michelle@TheInspiredWellnessCoach.com Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.