Cecily Milne, founder of Yoga Detour, spent a decade completely devoted to yoga, but ended up in so much pain she couldn't make her bed. She rebuilt herself from the ground up by diving deep into the study of functional movement. This conversation will change how you think about pain, posture, strength, and what it means to move well in midlife.

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In this episode:

• What pain and tightness in the body often mean and what to do about them
• “Structural balance:” what happens when parts of your body go offline and others have to pick up the slack
• Why arbitrary movement “rules” we’re taught (like "don't let your knees go past your toes") can foster weakness in your body, not safety
• The case against high-intensity cardio for midlife women and what to do instead
• Why strength training is non-negotiable IF it's programmed with intention, not done at random
• The posture myth: why perfect posture isn't a position you hold — it's the strength you build so you don't have to think about it
• How somatic movement and nervous system regulation are the missing piece in most women's fitness routine.

Our Guest:

Cecily Milne — Yoga Detour founder followthedetour.com

Instagram: @yogadetour

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Mentioned in this episode:

Functional Range Conditioning

Soma Training

ELDOA System

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines.

You've done the research. You know peptides exist. But now the real questions start: where do you actually get them, are they safe, and how do you know if they're even right for you? This is the episode no one in the peptide space wants to make — the regulatory reality, the sourcing minefield, and a clear framework for deciding whether peptides belong in your toolkit at all.

In this episode:

• You'll hear three real-world midlife scenarios — muscle loss despite lifting, post-COVID inflammation that won't resolve, and brain health concerns — and which peptides might fit each one
• You'll understand why sourcing is the most dangerous part of the peptide conversation, and what "certificate of analysis" actually means (and doesn't mean)
• You'll learn why the FDA crackdown on peptide compounding happened — and what the April 2026 reclassification actually changes
• You'll get a clear explanation of why your doctor probably can't talk to you about peptides — and what that means for your access
• You'll walk away with three questions to ask yourself before you consider any peptide protocol
• You'll get Mary's shortlist of the most credible experts in the peptide space to learn from — no “bro science” here!
• You'll hear the fascinating Cold War origin story of peptides
  

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Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast

Peptides mentioned:

CJC-1295

Ipamorelin

BPC-157

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Beta-4 / TB-500

Selank

Semax

GLP-1 agonists

Epitalon

Experts mentioned: Dr. Elizabeth Yurth (Boulder Longevity Institute), Dr. William Seeds (SSRP Institute), Dr. Kent Holtorf (Integrative Peptides)

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If you're already on HRT, lifting, eating protein, and sleeping — and still not getting the results you expect — this episode is your next layer. Part 2 of our three-part peptide series, Dr. Mary Pines walks through her six favorite peptides: what they do, who they're for, and how she actually uses them with clients.

In this episode:

• BPC-157: the gut and injury repair all-star — and why it's banned in professional sports
• TB-500: the antifibrotic partner that helps tissues heal without messy scar tissue
• Thymosin alpha-1: the immune peptide that helps your defense system act younger
• CJC-1295 + ipamorelin: the growth hormone duo that supports deep sleep, muscle, and bone without the bodybuilder risks
• GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, and beyond): what the media got wrong, why microdosing changes everything, and what's coming in 2026
• Selank + Semax: the brain peptides for anxiety, fog, and post-viral recovery
• GHK-Cu: the copper peptide that reprograms 4,000 aging-related genes — and actually works topically

Part 3 next week: sourcing, safety, and a framework for whether peptides belong in your life.

Links & Resources

Better Beyond 40 Formula — Mary's signature program for peri/menopausal women (35–65)

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Join the FREE Community on Skool

Newsletter — weekly guidance from Dr. Mary

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Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast

Peptides covered in this episode:

BPC-157

TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment 17-23

Thymosin alpha-1

CJC-1295 + ipamorelin

Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy)

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound)

Retatrutide

Selank

Semax

GHK-Cu / "The Copper Peptide"

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This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines.