EPISODE 67: Why Peptides Don’t Always Fix Gut Issues and How Stress and Lifestyle Play a Role with Tina Haupert

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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

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• Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake/⁠

• Website: ⁠⁠www.carrotsncake.com⁠

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‼️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.