What if everything you thought you knew about peptides—and even GLP-1s—was only scratching the surface? In this episode, we sit down with Jay Campbell to unpack the rapidly evolving (and often misunderstood) world of peptide therapy, from regulation challenges and dosing risks to the truth about purity and sourcing. Jay shares what’s really happening behind the scenes with major pharmaceutical players, what’s coming next with compounds like Retatrutide, and why so many people are getting GLP protocols wrong. The conversation goes beyond hype, diving into how to work with your biology through smarter protein strategies, muscle-building, and personalized optimization. If you’re curious about the future of longevity medicine, this episode will completely shift your perspective.

Jay Campbell is a health optimization pioneer, longevity and peptide expert, and five-time international bestselling author. He is the co-founder of BioLongevity Labs and has spent more than two decades studying metabolic health, hormone optimization, and aging biology. Jay’s work blends cutting-edge science with intuition and self-awareness, helping people understand how to work with their biology rather than override it.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

2:21 About Jay Campbell

3:05 Welcome him to the show!

3:45 Current regulation of peptides

6:35 Challenges with dosing yourself

8:35 Big compounders like Eli Lilly

9:25 What’s on the horizon!

10:15 Research companies vs Telehealth

12:25 Cheap vs pure peptides

19:05 BioLongevity Labs testing

20:08 Peptide origin myths!

21:17 Coming soon

22:53 *APOLLO NEURO*

24:54 *CALOCURB*

26:47 GLP-3 Retatrutide

29:19 The wrong doses of GLPs

32:26 GLP-4s, 5s, and 6s

36:18 What we got wrong about GLP-1s

39:15 Protein goals & building muscle

44:39 Adding in Calocurb 

46:10 Once/week dosing

47:39 Where to find him

47:49 Thanks for tuning in!

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Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/biolongevitylabsusa/] Biolongevity Labs

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The GLP-1 Dosing Problem with Jay Campbell l Smarter Dosing & Behavior Changes for Fat Loss, Brain Health & Metabolism

In this episode, we sit down with Hope Pedraza to explore how tools like Human Design and nervous system regulation can help uncover and unwind unhelpful narratives that drive burnout and stress. Hope breaks down the difference between generational and transgenerational patterns, emphasizing that true healing starts with awareness and honoring moments when “mom needs a minute.” The conversation dives into identifying hidden signs of burnout, why supporting the nervous system comes first, and how tools like HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) can provide deeper insight into symptoms. She also offers a practical introduction to Human Design, including the five types, and how these frameworks can support everything from creativity to navigating ADHD and perimenopause. Ultimately, this episode highlights the importance of individualized biohacking—aligning your health strategies with your unique design, environment, and life stage to prevent burnout and optimize well-being.

Hope Pedraza is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Human Design Guide, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast. She helps high-performing women optimize their energy, rebalance their nervous system, and reconnect with their body’s wisdom so they can scale their business and life without burnout. Her signature method blends functional labs, Human Design embodiment, frequency medicine, and subconscious reprogramming to create sustainable radiance from the inside out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:39 Welcome to the podcast!

3:30 Free Human Design profile

4:19 About Hope Pedraza

4:53 Welcome her to the show!

5:59 Unwinding unhelpful narratives

8:05 Generational vs Transgenerational

10:02 Starting with awareness

11:49 When Mom needs a minute

13:50 Symptoms before & after

15:54 Nervous system first

17:18 Minerals & HTMA test

19:20 Hidden signs of burnout

21:20 Creativity & Shame

26:10 What is Human Design?

29:14 The 5 Types

30:16 *CALOCURB*

32:07 *APOLLO NEURO*

34:10 Generator Types

37:58 Reflector Types

40:40 ADHD in Human Design

42:17 Manifesting Generators

44:37 Strengths Finder

45:20 Strategies for avoiding burnout

49:35 HD Profiles

52:45 3/5 Heretic Martyr

54:25 Partnership of 1/3 & 3/5 

58:25 Applications for Perimenopause

1:00:39 Ideal Environments

1:07:32 Individualization of Biohacking

1:08:25 Solar Plexus emotions

1:09:55 Working with Hope

1:11:16 Her final piece of advice

1:12:01 Thanks for tuning in!



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Website: hopefulandwholesome.com [http://hopefulandwholesome.com/] 

FB: thehopepedraza [http://facebook.com/thehopepedraza]

IG: @thehopepedraza [http://instagram.com/thehopepedraza]

YouTube: @HopePedraza [https://www.youtube.com/@HopePedraza]

Podcast: Hopeful and Wholesome [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hopeful-and-wholesome/id1514451766]

Discovery Call [https://calendly.com/hopefulandwholesome/discoverycall]

FREE Chart: MyHumanDesign.com [https://www.myhumandesign.com]



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Resolving Cycles of Burnout for High-Performing Women with Hope Pedraza l Reclaiming your Best Energy with Human Design, Nervous System Rewiring & Root-Cause Coaching for Sustained Resilience, Energy & Clarity

In this episode, we break down the rapidly evolving world of health influencing, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and questioning whether “healthfluencing” can sometimes do more harm than good. We walk listeners through our evaluation framework, using popular products like vibration plates, DOSE liver shots, and clear protein to distinguish between evidence-based tools and overhyped trends. We highlight where science supports certain ingredients or modalities, such as creatine and specific types of collagen, while also calling out potential risks, like curcumin’s impact on anemia or the lack of regulation in products sold on Amazon. Throughout the episode, we reinforce a “food-first” philosophy and encourage consumers to think critically about who a product is actually for before jumping on trends.

SHOW NOTES:

0:39 Welcome to the show!

4:18 No one-size-fits-all

5:02 Is health-fluencing dangerous?

9:19 How we assessed this list

9:57 Vibration Plates

13:36 Validated benefits of vibration

18:44 Does it pass?

19:12 DOSE shots for liver

20:24 Validation of ingredients

21:29 Curcumin & Anemia

25:11 Verdict + alternatives

26:31 Food first approach 

27:55 Clear Protein

33:28 Who is it for?

34:07 Verdict

34:20 *APOLLO NEURO*

36:23 *CALOCURB*

38:15 Creatine

39:41 How does creatine work?

42:30 Who is this for?

44:02 AG1 (Athletic Greens)

48:44 Verdict + alternatives

49:35 Collagen Peptides

51:50 Alternatives + recommendations

54:10 Amazon warning

56:00 Collagen verdict

56:09 Supergut

59:47 Verdict + contraindications

1:00:24 Recap

1:01:17 Tested by SuppCo App

1:02:22 Thanks for tuning in!

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Creatine: Qualia [https://neurohacker.com/shop?rfsn=4449318.a67cd4] - code: BIOHACKERBABES

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SuperGut GLP-1 Powder [https://a.co/d/01L6TME1]

SuppCo App [https://supp.co]



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"Healthfluencing" From Hype to Helpful: Dissecting The Top Wellness Trends of the Moment

This week we're bringing Jason Earle, founder and CEO of GotMold?, back on our podcast to uncover the hidden health impacts of mold exposure. After discovering that mold in his childhood home was the root cause of his severe allergies and asthma, Jason left a successful Wall Street career to help families identify and solve indoor air quality problems. He explains why using bleach on mold can actually make the problem worse and why the key is removing mold, not just trying to kill it. The conversation dives into how to identify a true mold problem using simple cues like what you can see, smell, and feel, along with insights on testing methods, humidifiers, VOCs, and finding the source of contamination. We also explore bigger-picture health topics including limbic retraining, the Cell Danger Response, and Jason’s philosophy that optimal health comes down to “air, food, and attitude.” 

Jason Earle is a man on a mission. An adoring father of two boys, incurable entrepreneur and indoor air quality crusader, he is the founder & CEO of GOT MOLD?, and the creator of the GOT MOLD?® Test Kit. The realization that his moldy childhood home was the underlying cause of his extreme allergies and asthma, led him into the healthy home business in 2002, leaving behind a successful career on Wall Street. Over the last two decades, Jason has personally performed countless sick building investigations, solving many medical mysteries along the way, helping thousands of families recover their health and peace of mind. He has been featured or appeared on Good Morning America, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Dr. Oz Show, Entrepreneur, Wired, and more.

﻿SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast

3:04 About Jason Earle

4:03 Welcome him to the show!

4:51 What happens when we use bleach on mold

8:05 Bleach chemical composition

12:36 Why you need to clean it, not kill it

13:45 Mold in your toilet

15:24 Mold growth vs a mold problem

18:10 How much mold is too much?

20:11 3 Steps: See, Smell, Feel

22:08 Humidifier 101

24:45 VOCs & Musty odors

28:31 Air vs Dust sampling

37:25 No false negative

38:19 *CALOCURB*

40:09 *APOLLO NEURO*

42:15 Finding the source

43:09 Self-directed Mold Assessment 

46:40 Next-gen sequencing

48:48 Mold sensor

50:08 Mycotoxin testing

58:09 Air on airplanes

1:02:58 Looking for mold in a new home

1:08:08 “Air, Food & Attitude”

1:15:05 Limbic Retraining

1:18:59 Cell Danger Response

1:23:35 Where to find him

1:24:52 Thanks for tuning in!

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Website: GotMold? [https://www.gotmold.com/biohackerbabes/]

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FREE E-Book [https://www.gotmold.com/ebook-landing-page/?srsltid=AfmBOoq5y3CvRgLVumr9SfSRUODOYVIjE0CCg57_o34Fkjz_6citl0zh]

IG: @gotmold [https://www.instagram.com/gotmold]

FB: GotMold [https://www.facebook.com/gotmold]

Ep 227: Understanding Mold Exposure & Risks [https://www.google.com/url?opi=89978449&rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthebiohackerbabes.com%2F227-understanding-mold-exposure-risks-with-jason-earle-of-got-mold%2F&usg=AOvVaw0_67TVeRBkZSiqnTSHjUA3&ved=2ahUKEwjlwsuOmqKTAxUfpIkEHV2YBS8QFnoECB0QAQ]



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Debunking Mold Myths & How Mold is Impacting Your Health with Jason Earle, Founder & CEO of GOT MOLD?

In this episode, fertility expert Gabriela Rosa reveals one of the biggest blind spots in modern fertility care: many couples are pushed toward treatments like IVF before receiving a true diagnosis. She breaks down how fertility clinics often operate, why infertility is frequently misunderstood, and how underlying issues such as thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, and PCOS can significantly impact reproductive outcomes. Gabriela shares powerful patient stories, including Renee’s own experience, to illustrate how personalized investigation and root-cause medicine can dramatically shift fertility trajectories. She also explains why fertility is a “team sport,” outlining her strategic approach to improving egg quality, hormonal balance, and metabolic health while interpreting key tests like AMH and follicle development timelines. The conversation concludes with practical guidance on nutrition’s role in fertility, her “Three Rocks” framework for treatment, and a thoughtful decision tree to help women determine when egg freezing may or may not be the right choice. 

Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), is a Harvard-awarded fertility specialist, founder of The Rosa Institute, and author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed. She pioneered telehealth-based, integrative fertility care, making evidence-based solutions accessible worldwide.

Gabriela also created and hosts The Fertility Challenge, a free online program that reaches tens of thousands globally each year. Her F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method® has supported more than 204,000 people across 111 countries, with published research demonstrating a 78.8% live birth rate among patients in her signature program—even after years of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments.

SHOW NOTES:

0:39 Welcome to the show!

2:43 About Gabriela Rosa

3:35 Welcome her to the podcast!

4:47 The biggest blindspot in fertility

9:05 How fertility clinics operate

10:56 What does infertility mean?

11:52 Getting a proper diagnosis

12:36 Patient story

16:26 IVF industry goals

18:48 Miscarriage & Thyroid

21:19 Renee’s story

23:35 IUI incentives & results

25:19 Who benefits from IVF?

27:50 *APOLLO NEURO*

29:50 *CALOCURB*

31:00 Who gets turned away from her clinic

35:39 Who she does work with

37:30 Fertility is a team sport

40:05 Her strategy for improving fertility

43:16 Timeline of eggs & follicles

45:45 AMH testing & optimal ranges

51:14 PCOS & Insulin Resistance

55:04 Infertility and all-cause mortality

1:01:03 Research on correlation between nutrition & fertility

1:05:38 The 3 Rocks

1:11:09 Egg Freezing decision tree

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The Infertility Blindspot with Dr. Gabriela Rosa l Fertility Diagnostics, IVF Limitations, the Metabolic Drivers of Infertility, and Why Many Women Never Get Answers

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Rabin for a mind-expanding conversation on what we’ve fundamentally gotten wrong about mental health—and why treating symptoms instead of root causes keeps us stuck. They unpack how smartphones hijack our dopamine, why modern convenience works against our nervous systems, and what it really takes to break free from a chronic sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state. From the ancestral role of dopamine and the science behind hugs to nuanced discussions on anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, psychedelics, and ibogaine, this episode bridges ancient biology with cutting-edge research. Dr. Rabin also dives into the “Ape Theory” and the importance of understanding specific mushroom strains rather than lumping them all together. The conversation wraps with insights on Apollo Neuro, sleep optimization, respiratory rates, the “first night effect,” and a refreshing reminder that living a simple, happy life may be the most powerful biohack of all.

Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a translational neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than two decades. He is the co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience [http://apolloneuro.com/], which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain.

In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice [http://drdave.io/], Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on wearable and technology-based solutions for mental illnesses and the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in treatment-resistant mental illnesses. He received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been married to his co-founder, Kathryn Fantauzzi, since 2016.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

4:06 About Dave Rabin

5:03 Welcome him to the show!

6:36 What have we gotten wrong about mental health?

8:15 Interaction with our smart phones

11:12 Treating symptoms, not the cause

12:25 Breaking free from sympathetic state

15:48 The ancestral purpose of dopamine

19:06 Patience vs Convenience

24:08 Why we need hugs for health

28:29 *CALOCURB*

29:40 Anxiety & Autism Spectrum Disorder 

32:09 When are psychedelics appropriate?

35:34 Knowing your mushroom strain

39:42 Ibogaine benefits

46:21 Germ theory & antibiotics

51:12 The Ape Theory

57:13 About the Apollo

1:03:05 How it increases deep & REM sleep

1:04:01 Average respiratory rates

1:08:05 “First Night Effect”

1:08:54 How to live a simple, happy life

1:11:32 “The Four Agreements”

1:15:03 His final piece of advice

1:17:40 Thanks for tuning in!

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Website: David Rabin MD, PhD [https://www.drdave.io/], Apollo Neuro [https://apolloneuro.com/]

Instagram: @drdavidrabin [https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin/?hl=en]

Twitter: @daverabin [https://twitter.com/DaveRabin]

Wikipedia: David Rabin MD, PhD [https://wikitia.com/wiki/David_Rabin_(psychiatrist)]

Podcast Website: The Psychedelic News [http://www.thepsychedelicreport.com/]

Documentaries:

The Neuroscience of Feeling Safe with Dr. Dave Rabin l Touch Therapy, Apollo Neuro & The Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy

In this episode, we sit down with Camilla Thompson, one of Australia’s leading biohackers and author of BIOHACK Me, to unpack the hidden health threat that changed her life: mold exposure. Camilla shares her personal health turning point, how discovering mold in her home sent her body into crisis, and why only some people develop severe symptoms while others don’t. She breaks down mold genes, testing, detox strategies, and what to do when escaping a moldy environment isn’t immediately possible—while also addressing the nervous system fallout she calls PTMD (Post-Traumatic Mold Disorder). The conversation expands into the bigger picture of biohacking without fear or elitism, emphasizing foundational health, behavior change, and resilience before chasing advanced protocols. From women's health and cold plunging to vagus nerve support, hormone testing, and raising healthier kids in a toxic food culture, this episode delivers grounded, actionable longevity wisdom that meets real life where it is.

Camilla Thompson is one of Australia’s leading biohackers and author of BIOHACK Me, a groundbreaking guide to making longevity and optimal health achievable in everyday life. A certified nutritionist, ICF executive coach and health & wellbeing coach , Camilla blends cutting-edge science with practical strategies to help people perform, feel and live better — for longer.

A sought-after speaker and media contributor, Camilla has been featured on the front page of The Sydney Morning Herald and in The Age, Daily Mail, CEO Magazine, Women’s Health, and Women’s Fitness, as well as appearing on Sunrise TV and The Morning Show. She’s is also interviewed on leading global podcasts. 

Camilla works with high-performing executives, global brands and wellness retreats across Australia and New Zealand, and is co-host of the award-winning Live Well Longer retreat. With expertise in biohacking, behavior change, nutrition, epigenetics and resilience, she brings a science-meets-lifestyle approach to longevity that resonates globally.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

2:17 About Camilla Thompson 

2:45 Welcome her to the show!

4:02 Her health turning point

5:28 Discovering mold in her house

7:45 Mold in Australia vs U.S.

9:17 Testing for mold exposure in the body

11:09 Getting out of the fear state

12:10 Why only some people get sick from mold

13:58 Mold genes

15:52 Detoxing mold

18:22 When you can’t get out of mold

20:23 PTMD: Post-Traumatic Mold Disorder

23:56 Building infrastructure changes

30:11 *CALOCURB*

31:21 Biohacking conferences & elitism

35:18 Her priority biohacks

37:51 Supporting children against food marketing

43:16 Women & cold plunging

45:15 Foundations before biohacks

46:48 Vagus Nerve & Pulsetto

48:27 Hormone testing & women’s retreats

52:15 Where to find her

52:57 Her final piece of advice

53:19 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

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Website: www.biohackme.com.au [https://www.biohackme.com.au/] 

IG: @biohackmecoach [http://www.instagram.com/biohackmecoach]

Book: Biohack Me: Practical Everyday Longevity [https://www.amazon.com/Biohack-Me-Practical-Everyday-Longevity/dp/1394334036]

Retreat: Live Well Longer [https://www.biohackme.com.au/retreats]



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Biohacking Mold Illness at Home l Camilla Thompson on Mold Testing, Home Remediation, and Detox Strategies

Tune in for our conversation with Dr. Stephen Cabral where he breaks down why even health-conscious biohackers can struggle with chronic symptoms, pointing to hidden imbalances that standard approaches often miss. He emphasizes starting with gut and immune health and explains why comprehensive lab testing, especially Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), offers insights that blood work alone can’t capture. The conversation explores how stress, electrolyte imbalances, and heavy metal exposure quietly drain resilience, making proper detoxification and mineral balance essential. Dr. Cabral also shares practical guidance on magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, and adrenal support, tailoring advice for high performers under constant pressure. We also dive into our personal HTMA results so you can get a front row seat on what a typical HTMA consultation looks like. Throughout the episode, he underscores that optimal health isn’t just about supplements and protocols, but also mindset—building “stress calluses” and taking a truly holistic, systems-based approach.

Dr. Stephen Cabral is a Board-Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of EquiLife, the global integrative health organization providing at-home lab testing, personalized wellness protocols, and concierge health coaching to over 300,000 clients over the past 25 years.

He also founded the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute (IHPI), which has certified over 5,000 practitioners globally, and hosts The Cabral Concept podcast with 3,500+ episodes and 100 million+ downloads.

After overcoming a life-threatening illness at 17, Dr. Cabral went on to get his doctoral degree and completed over 2,200 internship hours all over the world including India, Sri Lanka, China, Europe, and the U.S.

SHOW NOTES:

0:42 Welcome to the podcast!

3:13 About Dr. Stephen Cabral

4:12 Welcome him to the show!

4:48 Why do healthy people get sick?

7:48 Addressing gut & immune system first

10:36 Starting with HTMA Testing

12:21 Electrolytes in hair vs blood work

15:12 Validity of HTMA

16:05 Overview of our results interpretation

18:09 Lauren’s HTMA results

22:38 Supporting the HPA axis with electrolytes

24:33 Magnesium recommendations

25:29 Iron, Copper & Zinc

31:51 Advice for high performers & high achievers

33:44 *CALOCURB*

34:56 Lauren’s heavy metals

41:17 Renee’s HTMA results

44:32 Creating stress “calluses”

50:21 Renee’s heavy metals

52:50 Finding a Biological Dentist

54:47 Where else metals are stored

56:42 Adrenal support ingredients

57:25 Zinc & Copper balancing

1:03:45 Minerals & Metals Test

1:05:32 His final piece of advice

1:06:50 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

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Website: www.drstephencabral.com [http://www.drstephencabral.com]

IG: @stephencabral [https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/?hl=en]

YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/stephencabral]

50% off the Minerals & Metals Test [http://stephencabral.com/biohacker]

Book: Personomics [http://personomics.io/book]

Coaching: sign up for the Personomics waitlist at:

Personomics.io [http://Personomics.io]

The Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry [http://www.juliandental.com]

To find a Biological Dentist: iaomt.org [http://iaomt.org]



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What Your Hair Says About Your Health l HTMA Testing, Mineral Ratios, Zinc-Copper Balance & Heavy Metals with Dr. Stephen Cabral

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Calocurb, to explore a radically different approach to appetite control rooted in real science, not willpower. With decades of leadership in nutrition and food science, Sarah breaks down how GLP-1s work, the downsides of chronic calorie restriction, and the key differences between synthetic drugs like semaglutide and natural GLP-1 stimulation. We dive into the history of bitters, digestion, and how Calocurb’s patented ingredient Amarasate® supports appetite regulation through the gut–brain axis. Sarah also shares compelling clinical trial results, insights on coming off GLP-1 drugs, and why under-eating—especially for women—can backfire hormonally. It’s a nuanced, empowering conversation about working with your biology to feel satisfied, nourished, and in control.

Founder and CEO of Calocurb, Sarah Kennedy shepherded years of scientific research and clinical trials to bring a revolutionary product to market. A veterinarian by training, with more than 20 years’ experience in dietary and animal nutrition, Sarah has held a number of CEO and senior executive positions in food and agriculture industries, at companies including Fonterra and Healtheries/Vitaco NZ.  In 2010, at MIT, Sarah completed a Sloan Fellowship Program in Global Leadership and Innovation and has spent decades leading in health, nutrition and consumer products with executive roles at many, many companies.

Calocurb is a 100% natural appetite control supplement. Amarasate®, the patented active ingredient in Calocurb, was developed in New Zealand over 14 years and with $30m invested by Plant and Food Research, the largest NZ government-owned research institute.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the show!

2:39 About Sarah Kennedy

3:54 Welcome her to the podcast!

5:04 What is a GLP-1?

7:27 Downside of calorie restriction

8:52 Natural vs synthetic GLP-1

13:41 Coming off of GLP-1s

14:56 Why it isn’t just willpower

18:07 History of bitters in the diet

20:12 Stimulating digestion & appetite suppression

23:22 Calocurb Study

26:02 Semaglutide vs Calocurb

29:45 Clinical trial results

32:54 Calocurb & PMS

34:10 Dosing Calocurb

40:08 Our personal experiences

43:37 Importance of protein intake

46:41 Females that are under-eating

54:52 Where to find Sarah & Calocurb

55:30 Her final piece of advice

57:21 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Website: www.Calocurb.com [http://www.calocurb.com/] - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES

IG: Calocurb [https://www.instagram.com/calocurb/?hl=en]

Facebook: CalocurbGLOBAL [https://www.facebook.com/calocurbGLOBAL/]



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Before You Start Ozempic l A deep dive into GLP-1 biology, Semaglutide vs Calocurb, Natural appetite suppression, PMS, and Female Metabolic Health with Sarah Kennedy

Peptides are having a moment, but they’re not new or foreign to the body. In this episode, we break down what peptides actually are, how they differ from hormones, bioregulators, and supplements, and why they’re better understood as precision signaling tools rather than drugs. We also explain how peptides work using a simple lock-and-key model, how they’re manufactured, and why sourcing, purity, dosing, and delivery method matter for both safety and results.

We dive into where peptides fit in today’s wellness landscape, including how they compare to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, and walk through some of the most talked-about peptides, including BPC-157, Thymosin Alpha-1, Epitalon, MOTS-C, DSIP, and PT-141. From muscle building and fat loss to brain health, sleep, immune resilience, and skin and hair health, we explore real benefits through a physiology-first lens. We also cover who peptides may be helpful for, who should avoid them, and why foundational health like minerals, gut function, nervous system regulation, and metabolic health must be in place before layering peptides in.

SHOW NOTES:

0:43 Welcome to the podcast!

2:22 The tipping point of peptides

5:38 Previous episodes on peptides

6:26 What is a peptide?

8:34 Bioregulators vs Peptides vs Hormones

10:48 How are peptides manufactured?

12:42 Lock-Key analogy

16:03 Overview of benefits

17:32 Peptides vs supplements

20:03 Ozempic & GLP-1s

24:09 BPC-157

29:20 Thymosin Alpha 1

31:12 Epitalon

32:59 Renee’s peptide dream

34:26 MOTS-C

35:06 DSIP for sleep

36:52 PT-141

38:08 Muscle Building & Fat Loss

42:58 Brain & Cognitive Health

44:45 Skin & Hair health

51:31 How to consume peptides

52:33 Safety of peptides

59:07 Who it's for vs contraindications

1:02:01 Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Ellie MD [https://elliemd.com/biohackerbabes]

BioLongevity Peptides [https://go.biolongevitylabs.com/aff_c?aff_id=1767&offer_id=1] - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES

Peptide University [https://mypeptideuniversity.com]

LVLUP Health [https://lvluphealth.com/RENEEBELZ] - Save 15% with code: BIOHACKERBABES

PURBLACK Peptides [http://shop.purblack.com/discount/RENEEB15?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DRENEEB15] - Discount code: BIOHACKERBABES

RoutineSkin.com [https://www.routineskin.com/reneebelz] - Discount code: Renee10



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Why Everyone Is Talking About Peptides & The Benefits of Peptides

We're sisters and the Biohacker Babes! We want to empower you to become your own biohacker and upgrade your life. The Biohacker Babes podcast aims to create insight into the body's natural healing abilities, strengthen your intuition, and empower you with techniques and modalities to optimize your health and wellness.

Renee Belz

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