EPISODE 45: Why Women Feel Exhausted, Invisible & Disconnected in Midlife with Dr. Angela Petersen

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Angela Petersen, a practitioner and author focused on helping women restore metabolic balance, optimize hormones, improve libido, and reclaim vitality through peptides, lifestyle medicine, and root-cause healing.

We dive into the deeper issues impacting women’s health today- from hormone dysfunction and birth control to metabolic disease, libido loss, brain health, and the emotional toll of modern life. Dr. Angela shares her perspective on why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies, relationships, and energy levels, and how peptides, hormone optimization, and foundational health practices can help women feel like themselves again.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why modern healthcare often feels like “sick care” instead of healthcare
• The inspiration behind Dr. Angela’s book, The Wellness Glitch
• Foundations Before Injections: why root-cause healing matters
• The biggest signs of perimenopause women shouldn’t ignore
• Why testosterone is often overlooked in women’s hormone health
• Top hormone labs women should ask their doctors to run
• How progesterone supports sleep, anxiety, and emotional balance
• The long-term concerns surrounding hormonal birth control
• The connection between libido, relationships, and overall vitality
• How SSRIs may impact sexual function and desire
• Peptides for libido, arousal, and sexual wellness
• PT141, Kisspeptin, Oxytocin, and nitric oxide support
• Why gut health matters for oxytocin production and bonding
• Tirzepatide for metabolic health, confidence, and brain protection
• Peptides and strategies for cognitive health and neuroprotection
• Why blood sugar regulation is critical for preventing cognitive decline
• The importance of estrogen for brain, bone, and heart health
• Concerns about statins, cholesterol, and women’s brain health
• Practical ways women can improve vitality, confidence, and longevity

Connect with Dr. Angela Petersen!

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ampdhealth.net/
• Twitter/X: http://x.com/fixtheglitchnow
• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amplified_total_wellness/
• Phone number: 385-486-4181

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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.