Peptides & GLP-1s: The New Frontier of Wellness with Elissa Goodman S3E33

Peptides & GLP-1s Explained: Microdosing, Benefits, Risks, and How to Use Them Safely | Period Besties Podcast In this Period Besties episode, hosts interview wellness expert Elissa Goodman about GLP-1s and peptides, explaining that peptides are chains of amino acids that support repair and that GLP-1s help lower blood sugar, reduce hunger and “food noise,” and may offer broader metabolic benefits; she also mentions a “GLP-3” coming to market. Goodman discusses microdosing to reduce side effects like nausea and constipation, concerns about under-eating, nutrient deficits, becoming “too skinny,” and muscle loss without resistance training. She reviews popular peptides (GHK-Cu, TB-500, BPC-157, “Glow Stick,” “Wolverine,” Selank for anxiety, Epitalon for telomeres, and Mot-C/Moxie for cognition/energy), emphasizes sourcing via doctors and compounding pharmacies rather than buying online, and describes her bloodwork-based process. They touch on autoimmune issues, PCOS/PMOS, inflammation, liver support, foundational habits (sleep, hydration, protein, vegetables/fiber), and her offered free consultation.   www.elissagoodman.com @elissagoodman on instagram + tiktok, elissagoodman.substack.com 30 Min Consultation: email [email protected] or see description here https://elissagoodman.com/one-on-one/    Elissa Goodman is a Los Angeles-based holistic nutritionist, cleanse expert, author, and founder of EG Kitchen. After navigating her own health challenges, including cancer and autoimmune issues, Elissa built her practice around helping people feel better through food, lifestyle, functional testing, and personalized wellness support. Her approach is rooted in the belief that what we eat, how we live, and how we support the body daily can deeply impact energy, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and long-term health.   00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:27 GLPs and Peptides Explained 01:29 Microdosing Benefits and Risks 03:11 Peptide Types and Use Cases 06:54 Safety and Sourcing Concerns 08:52 Side Effects and Dosing Basics 11:44 Bloodwork and Medical Oversight 13:18 Autoimmune and Inflammation Potential 17:03 Peptides vs Pharma and Psychedelics 19:02 Injury Recovery and Finding Resources 21:22 Anxiety Support with Selank 23:22 Food Noise and Eating Enough 28:01 Intentional Health and Aging Well 30:31 Cycles and Periods Check-In 31:06 GLP-1s and PCOS 33:18 Hormones Need Nutrition 35:23 Testing Beyond Bloodwork 38:00 Back to the Basics 39:05 Fiber and Detox 40:13 Liver Support Deep Dive 43:37 Daily Nonnegotiables 47:04 Supplement Overload 48:56 Finding the Right Doctor 52:12 Wrap Up and Lightning Round 55:15 Final Thanks and Outro   Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: [email protected] Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack  Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound