EPISODE 59: (Part 1) Your Biggest Peptide Q&A! Weight loss, Brain Fog, Anti-Aging & Skin with Samantha Lander

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by one of our favorite returning guests, Samantha Lander, for a fun and candid Q&A dedicated entirely to your peptide questions.

Samantha is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified personal trainer, holistic lifestyle coach, and peptide educator who works with women and men to improve their health from the inside out. Together, we tackle some of the most common questions and concerns we hear about peptides, from whether certain peptides are appropriate with a history of cancer to using peptides for metabolism, brain fog, recovery, and healthy aging.

We also dive into the importance of starting with the foundations before relying on peptides, why lower doses may sometimes be more appropriate, how Samantha approaches cycling peptides with her clients, and why the goal shouldn't simply be to suppress appetite or chase weight loss.

And, as always with Samantha, expect plenty of real-world clinical experience, honest opinions, and a few entertaining tangents along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

• Whether growth hormone peptides are appropriate for people with cancer or a history of cancer
• How Samantha uses bioregulators to support areas like sleep, cortisol, adrenal function, and thyroid health
• Using Epitalon and Pinealon as part of a sleep and circadian rhythm protocol
• Why Samantha prefers lower-dose GLP-1 approaches with many of her clients
• The difference between appetite suppression and achieving appetite balance
• Why metabolism doesn't necessarily “quit” when you turn 40
• How peptides like AOD, 5-Amino-1MQ, Retatrutide, and Tirzepatide can fit into a broader metabolic strategy
• Why cycling off GLP-1s and focusing on mitochondrial health may be important
• The connection between gut health and brain fog
• Peptides and other approaches Samantha uses for cognitive support
• GHK-Cu, BPC-157, glutathione, and exosomes for skin and tissue repair
• Whether peptides and other therapies can help support a healthier biological age
• Why nutrition, movement, strength training, and foundational health still matter even when you're using peptides
• Samantha's biggest advice for getting long-term results from peptides

Connect with Samantha Lander!

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

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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.