Peptides for Women

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!
Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.
Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV⁠
Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- ⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50⁠
We hope to see you there!

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Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by Dominika Laureto, a doctor of nursing and regenerative wellness practitioner, to talk about her journey from growing up in Poland to working in emergency medicine and eventually building a practice focused on wellness, aesthetics, and peptide therapy.
Dominika shares how her experiences in a busy emergency department led her to question the traditional healthcare system and look for ways to help people beyond treating immediate symptoms. She explains how her experience in aesthetics inspired her to shift toward functional and regenerative wellness, where she could focus on helping people feel better from the inside out.
We also discuss Dominika’s personal experience with peptides, including how she used MOTS-c and observed changes in her cholesterol levels, her favorite peptides for skin health, and how she approaches gut health and inflammation with her clients.
Dominika also shares the blood markers she recommends discussing with a healthcare provider, why individual responses to peptides can vary, and her thoughts on the future of regenerative medicine.
In this episode, we cover:
Dominika’s childhood in Poland and her journey to building a life in the United States

Why burnout and limitations in traditional healthcare led her toward regenerative wellness

Her personal experience with MOTS-c and cholesterol levels

Peptides she has explored, including GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and others

How Dominika approaches gut health, inflammation, and autoimmune concerns

Why addressing food sensitivities and other underlying issues matters before considering peptides

Why testing and objective data are important when developing an individualized health plan

Blood markers to discuss with your healthcare provider, including ApoB, triglycerides, hs-CRP, HbA1c, fasting insulin, C-peptide, thyroid markers, hormones, and ferritin

Dominika’s perspective on the future of peptide medicine and regenerative wellness

Connect with Dominika Laureto!
Dominika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominika_laureto/?hl=en
Live Supreme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live_supreme/?hl=en
Website: https://www.livesupreme.co/
Dominika's email: dominika@livesupreme.co
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.

⭐️ the Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!
Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.
Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free- https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV
Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here- https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50
We hope to see you there!

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Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Haupert of Carrots ’N’ Cake, my FDN colleague, peptide friend, and co-creator of the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course. We’re getting honest about our personal experiences with peptides, especially when it comes to chronic gut issues and the reality that not every peptide works the way we hope it will.
Tina shares her experience using peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV for ulcerative colitis, while I talk about my own long journey with slow motility and constipation. We discuss why some peptides may help manage symptoms without fixing the underlying issue, why every body responds differently, and why medications can be a valid part of your health journey.
We also talk about the connection between chronic stress and gut health, and how learning to slow down, set boundaries, and make room for hobbies and relationships can make a difference. Plus, we share more about our upcoming live Peptides for Practitioners cohort and why real-life experience matters when learning how to use peptides as part of a bigger health picture.
In this episode, we cover:
Our personal experiences with gut health and chronic digestive issues

Why BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV didn't completely resolve our gut issues

How peptides can help manage symptoms without necessarily fixing the underlying problem

Why medications and other treatments can be valid tools in your health journey

How chronic stress and HPA axis dysregulation may affect gut health and peptide outcomes

The importance of slowing down, setting boundaries, and making time to relax

How hobbies, creativity, social connections, and time away from work support a more balanced lifestyle

Why peptides work differently for everyone and aren't a one-size-fits-all solution

What to expect from the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and upcoming live cohort

Why practitioner education, functional testing, and a comprehensive approach matter when working with peptides

Connect with Tina Haupert:
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/⁠

Website: ⁠⁠www.carrotsncake.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 the Peptides for Women podcast!

⭐️ The Peptides for Practitioners Live Cohort is back!

Starting now, we are offering the peptide certificate course that over 600 of you have gone through for $300 off AND offering 4 live cohort sessions for the month of November 2026.

Grab the course at a steep discount here and receive entrance into the live cohort for free: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc/checkout?coupon_code=JENNIFERNOV

Already took the course and loved it? Want to come back for the cohort only? Yes, you can do that! Sign up here: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/VTJg2Bnc/checkout?coupon_code=COHORT50

Inside the certification, you'll learn how to:
Understand the science, safety, contraindications and scope-of-practice considerations surrounding peptides
Recognize which peptides may be relevant to different client goals, including metabolic health, body composition, gut health, inflammation, recovery, cognition and more
Separate research from hype and understand what we actually know about commonly discussed peptides
Understand dosing concepts, microdosing, stacking and protocol considerations
Think through how peptides may fit alongside nutrition, lifestyle, functional labs and hormone protocols
Work through real-world client scenarios instead of relying on one-size-fits-all protocols
Communicate about peptides with clients in a way that is ethical, responsible and within your scope
Build peptide education into your existing services and practice.

We hope to see you there!

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Tina Haupert, the woman behind Carrots ’N Cake, an FDN practitioner, longtime health and fitness blogger, and experienced peptide self-experimenter. Tina has been on a long health journey with ulcerative colitis, and her search for better health has led her to explore a wide range of peptides for healing, inflammation, pain, metabolism, body composition, and overall health.
Tina and I talk about the good, the bad, and the unexpected parts of using peptides. She shares some of her biggest peptide wins, as well as the experiences that did not go as planned, including some pretty intense reactions to MOTS-c, Thymosin Alpha-1, and FOXO4-DRI.
We also talk about the peptides that have worked really well for her, including ARA 290 for nerve pain, GLP-1s for appetite control and food noise, and Tesamorelin + KPV for body composition and inflammation. Tina shares why she prefers a low-and-slow approach, how her experience with peptides has changed over time, and why the same peptide can affect two people very differently.
Most importantly, this episode is about looking at peptides as another tool in the toolbox rather than a magic solution. Your experience may be completely different from someone else’s, which is why bio-individuality, proper guidance, and understanding the bigger picture all matter.
In this episode, we cover:
Tina’s health journey with ulcerative colitis and what led her to functional nutrition and peptides
Why BPC-157 + TB-500 was Tina’s “gateway peptide”
Her experience with MOTS-c and intense injection site reactions
Why MOTS-c may not be a good fit for everyone
Tina’s experience with a high dose of Thymosin Alpha-1 and the importance of starting low and slow
FOXO4-DRI and the theory behind targeting senescent “zombie” cells
Why the dose can make a big difference with peptides
Tina’s experience using ARA 290 for severe nerve pain
Tina’s experience with Tirzepatide and Retatrutide
Why Retatrutide caused increased heart rate and anxiety for Tina at higher doses
Why individual responses to GLP-1s can be so different
Tina’s experience with Tesamorelin + KPV
Her less positive experience with Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin
KPV for inflammation and why Tina likes combining it with growth hormone peptides
Tina’s experience with 5-Amino and increased energy
Her first impressions of topical GHK-Cu for skin
How practitioners can troubleshoot when a peptide isn’t producing the expected results
Peptides for Practitioners and the importance of learning how to use peptides responsibly with clients
How practitioners can integrate peptide education into their businesses
Why getting different perspectives from other practitioners can be valuable
Connect with Tina Haupert:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/

Website: ⁠www.carrotsncake.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 Dustin Robinson, founding partner of LumaLex Law, an attorney, CPA, and entrepreneur who works with companies in emerging and highly regulated industries. We’re talking about the legal and regulatory side of the peptide industry, including research-use peptides, compounding pharmacies, telehealth, social media, and what doctors and consumers should understand as the industry continues to evolve.
Dustin shares why peptides, psychedelics, cannabis, healthcare, and other industries can be so complicated from a legal perspective. We also talk about the differences between research-use-only (RUO) products and regulated compounding pharmacies, how state and federal regulations can overlap, and why the laws surrounding peptides can change so quickly.
We also get into the recent discussions around peptides being considered for the 503A bulk drug list, what that could mean for access, the future of peptide supply chains, and why the demand for peptides could create new challenges for pharmacies and API manufacturers.
Finally, Dustin explains some of the legal risks around affiliate marketing and social media, including why peptide companies and influencers need to be careful about what they say online and how Meta handles content related to regulated industries.
In this episode, we cover:
Why emerging industries like peptides, psychedelics, cannabis, and healthcare have complicated legal frameworks

How Dustin’s firm uses AI and legal technology to keep up with changing regulations

Corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) and why telehealth companies need to understand state-specific laws

How MSO-PC structures work and why they can be different from state to state

The difference between 503A compounding pharmacies and RUO products

Why an RUO product is not the same thing as a prescription

The legal risks doctors may face when using RUO products with patients

Why some peptides have been difficult to compound through 503A pharmacies

The recent PCAC discussions around several peptides and what could happen next

FDA rulemaking and the idea of “enforcement discretion”

Why peptide demand could potentially outpace the regulated supply chain

Where peptide APIs come from and the difference between regulated and unregulated supply chains

Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and why independent batch testing matters

The legal risks of affiliate marketing for RUO companies

Why companies can be responsible for claims made by their affiliates

Social media, Meta, and why peptide and other regulated-industry accounts can be removed

Why educational content may be safer than promoting personal use

Dustin’s thoughts on AI and how it is changing businesses and law firms

What the future could look like as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life

Connect with Dustin Robinson!
Website: https://www.lumalexlaw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinr10/?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.