Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers and dinner reservations, it’s about feeling confident, energized, connected, and in the mood. In this episode, we break down the most talked-about peptides and research compounds people use to support libido, arousal, mood, circulation, performance, sleep, recovery, and that overall “glow-up” feeling.

We’ll cover popular options like PT-141, Kisspeptin, Semax, Selank, GHK-Cu, growth hormone secretagogues, and mitochondrial support peptides, plus how stress, hormones, inflammation, and poor sleep can quietly destroy desire.

If you want a science-based, fun, and practical Valentine’s Day wellness guide that goes beyond chocolate and candles, this episode is for you.

Long COVID can leave you feeling exhausted, foggy, inflamed, and stuck in a body that just won’t bounce back. In this episode, we break down what long COVID may be doing inside the body, including immune dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, nervous system imbalance, and chronic inflammation. Then we dive into the most talked-about peptides and recovery compounds being used for support, including Thymosin Alpha-1, BPC-157, TB-500, SS-31, MOTS-c, NAD+, KPV, Epithalon, Semax, Selank, and more.

This episode is perfect for anyone dealing with lingering fatigue, post-exertional crashes, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, or inflammation after COVID, and wants to understand how peptide protocols may fit into a long-term healing strategy.

Educational only. Not medical advice.

Getting surgery soon, or recovering from one right now? In this episode, we break down the most talked-about peptides for surgical healing and recovery, including what to consider before surgery, what to avoid, and which peptides are commonly used to support tissue repair, inflammation control, immune function, and scar healing. We’ll cover the difference between pre-op optimization and post-op recovery, why timing matters, and how to approach peptides safely without interfering with anesthesia or increasing complication risks.

Whether you’re preparing for cosmetic surgery, orthopedic repair, dental work, or abdominal procedures, this episode gives you a realistic, common-sense guide to peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, Thymosin Alpha-1, KPV, and GHK-Cu, plus what to know about GLP-1 peptides around surgery.

Educational purposes only. Always consult your surgeon and medical provider before using peptides.

In today’s episode of The Peptide Effect, we break down one of the most asked fat loss questions right now: Cagrilintide vs AOD 9604. Which one works faster? Which one is better for stubborn fat? And which one is actually worth the money?

We’ll compare how each peptide works, the real differences between appetite suppression versus fat-burning mechanisms, what kind of results you can realistically expect, side effects to watch for, and who each peptide is best for depending on your goals. If you’re trying to lose weight, tighten up, or finally break through a plateau, this episode will help you choose the right tool for your protocol.

In this episode of The Peptide Effect Podcast, we’re breaking down two of the most talked-about longevity and metabolism compounds in the peptide world: NAD+ and MOTS-C.

What’s the real difference between them? Which one is better for energy, brain fog, fat loss, insulin sensitivity, and mitochondrial repair? And do they work better alone or stacked together?

If you’ve been confused about whether NAD+ is just “anti-aging hype” or if MOTS-C really is “exercise in a vial,” this episode gives you the clear, no-fluff explanation you’ve been looking for.

Retatrutide is being called the future of weight loss, but what makes it so different from Ozempic and tirzepatide? In this episode, we break down exactly how retatrutide works as a powerful triple agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon, and why early research is showing jaw-dropping fat loss results that may rival bariatric surgery. We cover the science, benefits, potential side effects, and what this breakthrough could mean for the future of obesity and metabolic health.

In this episode of The Peptide Effect Podcast, we break down BDNF, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, the powerful brain repair molecule known as the “fertilizer” for your neurons. You’ll learn what BDNF actually does, why it’s linked to memory, mood, motivation, and neuroplasticity, and why it’s become one of the most talked about targets in the peptide and longevity world. We also cover the best proven ways to increase BDNF naturally, plus the peptides and compounds most commonly associated with boosting brain repair and cognitive performance.

Hot flashes aren’t just an estrogen issue — they’re a brain signaling issue. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the hypothalamus during perimenopause, menopause, and surgical menopause, and why vasomotor symptoms can feel sudden, intense, and completely out of control. You’ll learn how specific peptides influence temperature regulation, nervous system balance, and hormonal signaling, including a deep dive into PE-22-28 and the neurokinin B pathway that directly drives hot flashes. We also cover kisspeptin, gonadorelin, Selank, Semax, growth hormone peptides, and supportive stacks that can reduce night sweats, improve sleep, and calm the body’s internal thermostat. This episode is for anyone looking for non-hormonal or complementary strategies to better understand and manage hot flashes through advanced peptide science.