EPISODE 60: (Part 2) Your Biggest Peptide Q&A! Lipomas, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bariatric Surgery & More with Samantha Lander

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Lander -- an FDN practitioner, international best-selling author, professional DJ, and adjunct professor at My Peptide University -- for part 2 of our Q&A series. We’re answering more questions from our community about GLP-1s, peptide therapy, inflammation, nervous system regulation, rheumatoid arthritis, bariatric surgery, weight loss plateaus, and growth hormone peptides.

If you’ve ever wondered what to do when a GLP-1 stops working, which peptides may support inflammation and tissue repair, or how to approach peptides after bariatric or weight-loss surgery, this episode covers a lot of ground.

We also talk about the importance of addressing the foundations first, including nutrition, movement, gut health, mitochondrial health, and nervous system regulation, rather than relying on peptides alone.

Throughout the episode, Samantha and I share our own experiences with different peptides and discuss how we approach peptide protocols with clients. As always, individual responses can vary, and peptide therapy should be approached with appropriate professional guidance.

In this episode, we cover:

• What to do when GLP-1s stop working or weight loss plateaus

• Why more GLP-1 isn’t necessarily better

• Microdosing GLP-1s and taking a more individualized approach

• Peptides discussed for inflammation and tissue repair, including BPC-157 and TB-500

• Thymosin Alpha-1 and immune support

• Peptide considerations for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

• What to consider when dealing with lipomas and dysregulated fatty tissue

• Peptides and recovery after bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery

• Why muscle preservation is important during weight loss

• Why GLP-1s may need to be introduced carefully after bariatric surgery

• Gut health, SIBO, motility, and inflammation after surgery

• Growth hormone secretagogues including Sermorelin, CJC, Ipamorelin, and Tesamorelin

• Why some people experience bloating or water retention with Tesamorelin

• Peptides and nervous system regulation when you feel stuck in fight-or-flight

• Selank, oxytocin, breathwork, magnesium, minerals, and other strategies discussed for nervous system support

• Samantha’s experience with EMF exposure and the strategies she uses to reduce it

• Why peptide protocols should be bio-individual and personalized

• Samantha’s work teaching peptide education through My Peptide University

Connect with Samantha Lander!

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