Peptides With Michele

Michele

Peptides don't have to be confusing. Peptides With Michele makes the information easier to understand from what different peptides are and why people are talking about them to safety and the questions worth asking. I do the research so you don't have to, sharing what I'm learning in plain language. I'm not a doctor, I'm a patient who believes in being informed, asking questions, and having proper medical oversight.

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S1 · E25
Thursday · 9 min
Tesamorelin. The Only FDA Approved Peptide for Visceral Fat. And What the Research Says About Your Brain Too.
In this episode I cover Tesamorelin, one of the most research backed peptides I have ever talked about on this podcast. Unlike most compounds in this space Tesamorelin has full FDA approval and two large Phase 3 human clinical trials behind it showing real measurable reductions in visceral fat, the deep internal fat around your organs that is the most dangerous kind and the hardest to lose. I explain what it is, how it works, and why the fact that it works with your body's own natural growth hormone system rather than overriding it matters so much. I also cover the cognitive research, including a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showing improvements in executive function and verbal memory in adults over 60. I am honest about the off-label use distinction and what your doctor needs to monitor. And I address something honestly that most people promoting this peptide do not talk about. What happens when you stop and what that means for your approach to using it. This is one of the most exciting research backed episodes I have done. Explained like you are in 5th grade the way I always do it. Want to learn more? Visit me at https://peptideswithmichele.com DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction toward safe doctor supervised access. Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.
S1 · E24
September 15 · 12 min
Part 2. Before You Let Anyone Inject You. What You Need to Know.
This is part two of a conversation I started in my last episode. Before You Inject Anything. What You Need to Know About Research Grade Peptides and Why It Matters. If you have not listened to that one yet I recommend starting there first. In this episode I want to talk about something I get asked about constantly. People are going to wellness clinics and med spas and getting peptide injections. And they are walking out thinking they did everything right because a medical professional gave them the shot. But looking legitimate and being legitimate are two very different things. I explain exactly what the law requires before anyone can legally give you a peptide injection. I share something most people do not know. You have the right to ask for a copy of your prescription and a legitimate provider must be able to give it to you. I talk about documented enforcement action that happened in 2025 against clinics doing this wrong. And I share something that really got to me. Some people are paying premium prices for products that may be coming from unverified sources with no legitimate prescription behind them. Then I give you three specific questions to ask before you let anyone inject anything into your body. Anywhere. If you want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction. Have questions? Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.
S1 · E23
September 11 · 16 min
Before You Inject Anything. What You Need to Know About Research Grade Peptides and Why It Matters.
I have been getting messages from people who are mixing and injecting peptides on their own with no doctor involved, no guidance on how to reconstitute them correctly, and no idea what dose is appropriate for their situation. This episode is for them. And for anyone who is considering going that route. I am not here to judge anyone. I am here to give you the information you may have not been given before you started. In this episode I explain what research grade actually means and why the not for human use label is not just a legal formality. I share something that most people do not know, if you are mixing a powder at home before injecting it that is research grade. Pharmaceutical grade comes already prepared from a certified pharmacy. I talk about how to verify whether a provider is actually using a legitimate 503A certified pharmacy. I address what is actually happening at some med spas and wellness clinics and why just because a medical professional is giving the injection does not mean what is in that needle is safe or legally prescribed for you specifically. I explain why peptide supplements are a completely different category from pharmaceutical grade injectables. I break down the reconstitution problem and the dosing problem and what a real doctor supervised protocol actually gives you that self sourcing never can. If you are doing this on your own or thinking about it please listen to this episode first. If you want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction. Have questions? Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.
S1 · E22
September 2 · 11 min
GLP-1s. What You Need to Know While You Are On One.
Getting on a GLP-1 is just the beginning. What you do while you are on it matters enormously for your results and your long term health. In this episode I cover the five most important things for anyone who is on or considering a GLP-1. I’m discussing protein and why it is the most critical thing to prioritize and what the published research actually says about how much you need to protect your muscle. Strength training and why without it you risk losing the wrong kind of weight. Hydration and electrolytes and why most GLP-1 side effects are made significantly worse by dehydration. Food quality and why using this window to build real habits changes everything long term. And safe access and what legitimate doctor supervised care actually looks like and why it matters. This episode is exciting. Share it with anyone you know who is on or considering a GLP-1. If you want to learn how I personally access GLP-1s through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction. Have questions? Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.
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August 21 · 17 min
Lyme Disease and Peptides. My Personal Story and What the Research Actually Says.
This is one of the most personal episodes I have done. I have Lyme disease. I was diagnosed in my late 40s completely by accident through a routine eye exam with a new doctor who noticed something previous exams had missed. Specialists. A CT scan. Comprehensive blood tests. And buried in those results was Lyme disease, something nobody had even been looking for. The eye and the Lyme turned out to be completely unrelated. My infectious disease doctor confirmed that. And I was told I had probably had Lyme since childhood, living with it dormant for decades. In this episode I share the whole story including the fact that I never saw a tick and never had a bullseye rash and the research on why that is more common than most people realize. I talk about how conventional medicine did not have much to offer and how finding an integrative provider changed things before peptides even entered the picture. And I share my personal experience using peptides under doctor supervision, GLP-1 including tirzepatide which I am still on today for inflammation, stubborn weight gain, and flare control including the published research on why GLP-1 helps with reward seeking behavior around food and alcohol. Thymosin Alpha-1 for immune regulation and my asthma that is now almost completely gone with measurable breathing test results. NAD plus for brain fog and mental clarity. I also acknowledge that Lyme affects people very differently and my experience has been more manageable than many. This is not a cure story. It is an honest conversation. If you have been sick and dismissed for years this episode is for you. If you want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction. Have questions? Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.
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August 11 · 10 min
Semax. Why This Brain Peptide Is Not an Injection.
In this episode I break down Semax, a peptide that has been used clinically in Russia for decades and is now being talked about seriously in the longevity and cognitive health space. And yes it is a nasal spray. I explain exactly why in plain language and the science behind it is genuinely fascinating. The nose to brain delivery pathway is real and it is the reason this specific compound works the way it does. I cover what the research actually shows for focus, memory, mental endurance, mood, motivation, and neuroprotection. I am also honest that most of the human clinical research comes from Russia with more limited Western replication because that is what you deserve to know. If you have been curious about Semax and wanted someone to explain it properly this episode is for you. If you want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction. Have questions? Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.
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July 28 · 8 min
PT-141. The Peptide That Works on Desire Itself. And Why the Research Behind It Is Serious.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down PT-141 and why it is one of the most legitimately researched peptides I have ever covered on this podcast. It has full FDA approval under the brand name Vyleesi, the first non-hormonal treatment ever approved for female sexual desire disorder, backed by two Phase 3 clinical trials in over 1,200 women. I explain exactly how it works in plain language, why it is completely different from anything else in this space because it works on the brain’s desire pathway rather than physical response, what the research shows for both women and men, and what to know going in. If this is something you have been quietly curious about you are not alone and the research behind it is worth understanding. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email me at michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com
S1 · E18
July 24 · 12 min
FDA Advisory Committee Just Voted on Peptides. What Happened Today and Why It Matters.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. Today something happened that I have never seen before in this space. I watched live as a formal FDA advisory committee voted in favor of four of the most researched peptides in the wellness and longevity world for inclusion on the official list that creates a clear legal compounding pathway through licensed pharmacies and real doctor prescriptions. BPC-157. KPV. TB-500. And MOTS-c. These peptides are currently available through licensed telehealth providers with real doctor supervision. Today’s vote is about creating an even more formally recognized pathway going forward. Nothing changes for people currently on a protocol. Today is a validation of what has already been happening not a starting point. . I also share something that happened during today’s hearing that stopped me cold. A physician on the committee who voted in favor of these peptides shared a story about a patient whose research grade peptide was later tested and found to be laced with MDMA. That story alone is worth the listen. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email me at michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmibele.myflodesk.com
S1 · E17
July 19 · 11 min
What I Look For Before I Trust Anyone With My Health.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. This podcast has always been about education. But the question I get asked more than almost anything else is where do I actually get my peptides and who do I trust. So today I am finally doing a full episode on it. I walk through what I looked for before I trusted anyone with my health, why the difference between research grade and pharmaceutical grade matters so much, what 503A certified compounding pharmacies actually means, why real doctor oversight is non negotiable, and what a real educational community in this space looks like. I also share what you get when you come through me. A real person who has been on these protocols, worked with hundreds of people, and is always happy to schedule a call and just talk. DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email me at michele@balanceonthego.net if you want to have that conversation. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com
S1 · E16
July 11 · 11 min
Methylene Blue. The 130 Year Old Compound Researchers Cannot Stop Talking About.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down Methylene Blue, a pharmaceutical grade compound that has been used in medicine since the 1890s and is now one of the most interesting things being studied in the longevity and brain health space. Yes it was originally a textile dye. Yes it is now being studied in real published human trials for cognitive function, cellular energy, oxidative stress, and neuroprotection including Alzheimer’s research. I break down exactly what it does inside your cellular power plants in plain language, answer why it comes as a capsule instead of an injection, and tell you exactly where the research stands honestly. If you have been hearing about Methylene Blue and wanted someone to just explain, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access this through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com
S1 · E15
July 4 · 11 min
Why Your Body Stops Responding After 40. And What Is Actually Going On.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down something every single woman in midlife has experienced. Why your body just stops responding the way it used to. You are doing everything right and nothing is working the way it did in your thirties. Today I explain exactly why. I walk through what is actually happening inside your body after 40, the simultaneous decline of estrogen, progesterone, growth hormone, your cellular cleanup crew, and your cellular energy, and why all of it happening at once is what researchers are now calling inflammaging. No specific peptide today. Just the foundation that explains why everything I cover on this podcast exists. This is not a willpower problem. This is biology. And once you understand it everything starts to make a whole lot more sense. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction.
S1 · E14
June 25 · 13 min
Microdosing GLP-1s. What It Is and Why Everyone Is Talking About It.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I go deeper on GLP-1s, specifically the conversation everyone is having right now about microdosing tirzepatide and semaglutide. Not for dramatic weight loss. For metabolic health, inflammation, cardiovascular protection, and brain health. And yes, people do lose weight on it too, which makes it a real option for women who want to lose 15 or 20 pounds but do not qualify for a standard weight loss protocol. I share what the research actually says, why the longevity conversation around GLP-1s is getting serious, what the difference is between tirzepatide and semaglutide, and my personal experience having been on both a standard dose and a microdose protocol. I am also being upfront that the microdosing research is still early because that is what you deserve to know. If you have been hearing about microdosing and want someone to actually explain it honestly, this episode is for you. You will want to listen to my earlier GLP-1 episodes, if you have not already. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com
S1 · E13
June 19 · 8 min
Sermorelin. The Peptide That Tells Your Body to Do Its Own Job.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down sermorelin, the peptide that does not do the job itself, it tells your body to do the job. Specifically it signals your pituitary gland to release its own growth hormone the natural way. Growth hormone declines roughly 14 percent every decade after your 30s and that decline is connected to so much of what midlife women feel, the sleep that is not restorative anymore, the stubborn belly fat, slower recovery, thinning skin, low energy, and brain fog. I break it all down like you are in 5th grade. If you have been wondering why you feel so different than you did ten years ago and want to understand what the research actually says, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction. Want to stay in the loop on all things peptides? Join my email list here: peptideswithmichele.myflodesk.com
S1 · E12
June 11 · 10 min
KLOW. Four Peptides. The Science Behind the Blend.
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down KLOW, a four peptide blend combining BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV into one single formula. If you have heard my episodes on GHK-Cu and BPC-157 plus TB-500 and wondered what it would look like to bring it all together, this episode is for you. I cover what each ingredient does in plain language, introduce KPV for the first time and what the published research says about it, and break down the science behind why these four peptides work better together than they do alone. Recovery, gut health, inflammation, and skin all in one blend. Explained like you are in 5th grade the way I always do it. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I would love to point you in the right direction.
S1 · E11
June 10 · 9 min
Melanotan II: What It Actually Is and Why Researchers Got Surprised
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down Melanotan II, a man-made peptide designed to copy a signal your body already knows how to receive, that activates a whole network of switches throughout your body and your brain. I’m explaining it like you’re in 5th grade. What it actually is, where the real research lives, and why I’m being upfront that some of it is human data and some of it is still early stage. We cover the pigmentation science, the desire and arousal research (yes that’s documented and the story behind it is wild), appetite and energy, and inflammation. Plus what to watch for and why doctor supervision is non-negotiable. If you’ve been curious about this one and wanted someone to just explain it honestly, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PODCAST” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.
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May 28 · 8 min
Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Your Body Already Makes (And Why It Declines With Age)
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down glutathione, the tiny peptide researchers call the “master antioxidant” that your body has been making on its own your entire life. Today I’m covering what it actually is, why levels drop as we get older, and what the research says, explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into how glutathione works like a cleanup crew inside every single cell in your body, why modern midlife life is the exact recipe for lower levels, what the research shows about antioxidant support, liver detoxification, immune function, skin, and cellular energy, and why doctor supervision matters when you’re doing this. If you’ve been hearing women rave about the glutathione glow and want to actually understand what it is before you try it, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.
S1 · E9
May 15 · 9 min
Meet DSIP, The Peptide That Could Change Your Sleep
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down DSIP, also known as Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide, the tiny peptide everyone is asking me about for sleep. Today I’m covering what it actually is, why people are so curious about it, and what the research says, explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into how DSIP works as a natural “sleep signal” your body already makes, why it’s different than a sleep aid or sedative, what the research shows about deep sleep, stress, and recovery, and why doctor supervision matters when you’re doing this. If you’ve heard the buzz and want to actually understand DSIP before you try it, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.
S1 · E8
May 13 · 12 min
NAD+ (And Why It’s Not Technically a Peptide)
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down NAD+, the tiny helper molecule inside every single one of your cells that makes energy possible, and the one your body loses nearly half of by the time you’re 50. Plot twist: NAD+ is not technically a peptide. I’m explaining what it actually is, why it gets grouped in with peptides anyway, why your cells literally can’t make energy without it, and why the injection is the form that actually changes the game (versus the pills you see all over Instagram and the IV drips popping up everywhere). All explained like you’re in 5th grade. If you’ve tried the pills and felt nothing, this episode is going to make you feel a lot less crazy. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net.
S1 · E7
May 7 · 9 min
BPC-157 + TB-500: The Recovery Power Couple
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down BPC-157 and TB-500. The two peptides that people talk about together so often they’ve earned the nickname “the recovery power couple.” Explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into what each peptide actually does (one’s the construction crew, one’s the traffic director), why people stack them together, and what the research has looked at. From tendon and ligament healing to gut health, post-surgical recovery, chronic inflammation, and athletic performance. I also keep it honest about what’s well-studied, what’s still developing, and why doctor supervision matters more than ever with these two. If you’ve been curious about peptides for healing, recovery, or gut issues, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.
S1 · E6
May 5 · 9 min
GHK-Cu: The Peptide Everyone Is Raving About
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen. In this episode I break down GHK-Cu, the tiny three-amino-acid peptide everyone is talking about. Mine was just delivered, so today I’m covering what it actually is, why people are so obsessed, and what the research says, explained like you’re in 5th grade. We get into how GHK-Cu works as a “repair signal” your body naturally makes (and loses with age), why injection works differently than topical, what it does for skin, hair, healing, inflammation, and even gene expression, and why doctor supervision matters when you’re doing this. If you’ve heard the buzz and want to actually understand GHK-Cu before you try it, this episode is for you. Want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision? DM me “PEPTIDES” on Instagram @peptideswithmichele or email michele@balanceonthego.net and I’d love to point you in the right direction.

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