EPISODE 38: The Future of Regenerative Healing of Peptides, Stem Cells & Exosomes with Dr. Jeff Gross

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jeff Gross, a board-certified neurosurgeon turned regenerative medicine expert, to talk about his journey from traditional spine surgery to using peptides, stem cells, and exosomes to activate the body’s own healing systems.We dive into how modern lifestyles push our bodies into “cell defense mode,” why so many women feel stuck in inflammation and fatigue after 30, and how cutting-edge therapies like peptides, exosomes, and regenerative medicine can help shift the body back into repair, energy production, and optimal function.This episode is a deep, eye-opening conversation that challenges conventional medicine, breaks down the truth about “FDA approval,” and explores how peptides, biohacking, exercise, and mitochondrial health all intersect to support longevity, fat loss, and true cellular healing.In this episode, we cover:Cell defense mode vs. energy/repair mode—and why so many women get stuck thereStem cells vs. exosomes—and why exosomes may be more efficient and accessibleHow peptides, stem cells, and exosomes work synergisticallyCost differences between peptide therapy and exosome treatmentsThe truth about “FDA-approved” and what it actually means for your careWhy some people don’t respond to GLP-1s—and how hormones play a roleExercise as a natural peptide trigger (myokines & longevity benefits)Why muscle is your “longevity organ” (especially for midlife women)How to train effectively with 1 set to failure (15–40 reps)The role of heat shock proteins and hormesis (sauna, fasting, exercise)Sauna vs. cold plunge: what actually works and how to do it properlyInsights on peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, PT-141, and FOXO4-DRIWhat “senescent (zombie) cells” are and how they impact agingPeptides and strategies that may support brain health and neurological functionMitochondrial health and its role in energy, aging, and recoveryWhy sleep quality (not just quantity) is critical for cellular repairMelatonin as a powerful antioxidant and mitochondrial support toolWhy most people are underdosing peptides and not seeing resultsConnect with Dr. Jeff Gross!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixspines/?hl=enReCELLebrate: https://www.instagram.com/recellebrateWebsite: https://recellebrate.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.