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.
What Is Actually Happening to Your Body After 40. And Which Peptides Address Each Thing.
I have done a lot of episodes on individual peptides. And I have talked before about why your body stops responding after 40. But I have never connected all of those dots in one place. Until now. In this episode I walk you through exactly what the research shows is happening in your body after 40, the specific biological changes that are documented and real, and for each one I tell you which peptide I have covered on this podcast that addresses that specific thing. Muscle loss and slower metabolism. Brain fog and cognitive decline. Sleep disruption. Immune decline and chronic inflammation. Skin and collagen loss. Cellular aging. And visceral fat that will not move. I also talk about something most people do not realize. Some peptides like GLP-1s address multiple things on this list at once. And I am honest about the fact that most people do not need to be on five peptides at a time. This is a menu not a shopping list. Pick what resonates most and start there with a licensed provider. This is your roadmap episode. The one that ties everything I have covered together in one place.
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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.
29 Sept 2026
Dihexa. The Brain Peptide Being Studied for Neural Repair. And What the Research Actually Shows.
In this episode I break down Dihexa, one of the most talked about compounds in the brain health and longevity space right now. I start by addressing something I know longtime listeners are going to wonder immediately. I talk a lot on this podcast about how most peptides do not work when taken orally. So why does Dihexa come as a capsule. I explain exactly why in plain language and why this is completely different from the supplement pills I always caution people about. It comes down to what kind of compound Dihexa actually is and how that changes everything about how it is absorbed. I then explain what Dihexa is, where it came from, and what the early research actually shows about its potential role in rebuilding the connections between brain cells, the pathways that deteriorate with age and certain conditions. I use a plain language analogy that I think will actually make this click for you. And I am completely honest about where the research stands, compelling animal studies, no human clinical trials yet, and a compound that absolutely requires doctor supervision. If you have been curious about Dihexa and wanted someone to explain it honestly and simply this episode is for you.
Want to learn more? Visit me at 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 (mailto: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.
22 Sept 2026
Epitalon. The Longevity Peptide That Targets Your DNA. And Why Researchers Have Been Studying It for 40 Years.
In this episode I break down Epitalon, one of the most fascinating peptides in the longevity space. It was also reviewed by the FDA advisory committee on July 24th 2026, the second day of the same historic hearing I covered in my recent episode. Epitalon is a tiny four amino acid peptide derived from the pineal gland that has been studied for over 40 years for its role in activating telomerase, the repair crew that protects your telomeres, the protective caps on your DNA that shorten with age. I explain the whole thing with a shoelace analogy that actually makes it click. I also cover the research on your body's internal 24 hour clock and how Epitalon may support more youthful sleep patterns and hormone timing, immune support, and cellular protection from damage. I share something unique about how this peptide is used that makes it different from most of what I cover. And I am honest about where the research stands, compelling science with a long history and large scale western clinical trials still developing. This is one of the most genuinely interesting ones I have covered. Explained like you are in 5th grade the way I always do it.
Want to learn more? Visit me at 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 (mailto: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.
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Semax. Why This Brain Peptide Is Not an Injection.
Published 11 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It is actually a modified fragment of a hormone your body already makes naturally. a hormone that your pituitary gland produces that is involved in your stress response and your brain function. Researchers took a specific piece of that hormone, modified it to make it more stable, and that's where CMAX was created. And here is something really interesting. CMAX is actually approved as a prescription medication in Russia for cognitive disorders and neurological conditions. It has been used in clinical settings in Eastern Europe for decades, and this is not a brand new compound that someone invented last week. […]
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