Ep. 49 | Peptides, Perimenopause, and Getting Your Energy Back with Iva Heckmann

There is a conversation happening at kitchen tables, in coffee shops, and in women's DMs all over the world right now. Women are asking questions their doctors can't answer, comparing notes, and quietly exploring options that are finally giving them their energy, their motivation, and their bodies back. This episode is that conversation, out loud.

I sat down with Iva Heckmann, a sports medicine and nutrition expert with over two decades in the wellness industry, to get honest about peptides. What they are, how they work, which ones are worth knowing about, and why so many women in perimenopause are finding real relief through peptide therapy. I also shared publicly for the first time that I've personally been using peptides myself, including a GLP and BPC 157, and what that experience has looked like for me.

This is not medical advice. It is an honest, informed, empowering conversation for women who are done being dismissed and ready to understand their options.

Here's what we cover:

• What peptides actually are and why insulin is one you've known about your whole life

• The difference between GLP peptides (first, second, and third generation) and what the research shows

• BPC 157 and TB 500: the healing peptides and what they're being used for

• Why muscle mass is one of the most important investments you can make for longevity, and what sarcopenia means for women post-menopause

• Skin, hair, and cellular repair peptides including GHK-CU and KPV

• How to explore peptides safely, including what blood work to track and why washout periods matter

If you've been curious but cautious, this episode will give you a real foundation to start from.

Meet Iva Heckmann

My name is Iva Heckmann. I have occupied the wellness space for over two decades. My background is in sports medicine and nutrition. In my career, I’ve worked with a variety of people, I have taught thousands of classes at the trendiest studios, one on one training, rehabbed athletes, led nutritional workshops, was regularly featured on a TV wellness segment, and even owned ten fitness studios until two years ago. Wellness is my passion, it’s all I know and practice every day in my personal life. Helping people develop strong healthy habits to further thrive in their lives is what keeps me going. In the recent years, I’ve been fortunate to have been able to dive into the world of peptides and continue to challenge myself and learn more.

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