Peptides are being called the future of modern healthcare—but most people are using them blindly. In this conversation with Dr. Lori Gerber, we break down how peptide therapy really works, who it’s for, and how to use it safely for performance, fat loss, brain health, hormones, and more.

If you’ve been curious (or confused) about peptides, GLP-1s, BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c and beyond…this is your deep dive.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights

• The simple explanation of what peptides are and how they act as “light switches” in your body

• Why most primary care doctors aren’t talking about peptides (and what that means for your health)

• The best peptides for brain and cognitive performance: post-concussion, ADHD, anxiety, brain fog

• How Dr. Lori uses growth hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295, Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) for fat loss, muscle, sleep, and recovery

• GLP-1s vs Tirzepatide: who should use which, realistic weight loss expectations, and how to prevent nasty side effects

• Peptides for libido and sexual health: PT-141, oxytocin, kisspeptin and when to use them instead of (or before) hormones

• Thymosin alpha-1, TB-500, LL-37 and their role in immune health, long-haul issues, mold, Lyme & chronic inflammation

• Copper peptides, GHK-Cu, Epitalon/Epithalon and the skin, hair, and anti-aging side of peptide therapy

• The gut-healing stack: BPC-157, GLP-1 microdosing, MOTS-c and mitochondrial support

• The exact labs Dr. Lori runs before and during peptide protocols (IGF-1, thyroid, cytokines, metabolic markers & more)

• How to source peptides safely, avoid “research only” scams, and why sterile compounding matters

• Where clinicians can learn peptide therapy in a structured, case-based way

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links:

Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website: https://www.drryanhewitt.com/

The Weaponized Body Program: https://www.theweaponizedbody.com/

Weaponized wellness HRT: https://www.weaponizedwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweaponizeddad/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theweaponizedbody

Staying on track through the holidays isn’t about perfection — it’s about standards, intention, and a plan.In this Weaponize Body episode, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down exactly how to stay fit, lean, and weaponized through the holidays without living like a monk.If you want to enjoy the food, the drinks, the travel and still feel dangerous on January 1st, this is for you.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights

• Why the holidays quietly destroy your fitness, sleep, and discipline — and how to stop the slide before it starts

• The “standards” mindset: how weaponized people think about routines, slip-ups, and getting back on track fast

• The non-negotiable holiday workout rule (and how short/travel workouts still “count”)

• Strategic eating: how to pick your spots, consolidate meals, and avoid the all-or-nothing binge mindset

• A simple alcohol playbook: dessert or drinks, 2–3 drink max, and the 3-hour cutoff that saves your sleep

• Why protein, hydration, and post-meal walks are your secret metabolic weapons during the holidays

• Sleep tactics for parties and travel so you don’t start January feeling like a toxic waste dump

• How to avoid mindless grazing, leftover traps, and stress-eating while still enjoying friends and family

• The “minimum effective dose” workout you can do on the days you feel wrecked but still want to keep your identity as someone who trains

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links:

Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website: https://www.drryanhewitt.com/

The Weaponized Body Program: https://www.theweaponizedbody.com/

Weaponized wellness HRT: https://www.weaponizedwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweaponizeddad/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theweaponizedbody

If you care about performance, anti-aging, or recovery, you must understand IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1).This “under-the-radar” hormone may be the single best biomarker for your biological age, strength, and ability to recover.In this episode of the Weaponized Body podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down exactly what IGF-1 is, how it works, and how to optimize it naturally.

What You’ll Learn / Highlights

• What IGF-1 actually is, how it’s triggered by growth hormone, and why it’s the real workhorse behind muscle growth and recovery

• Why IGF-1 is a far better lab marker than growth hormone for tracking performance and anti-aging

• The key lifestyle factors that kill IGF-1: poor sleep, low protein, liver dysfunction, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation

• Optimal IGF-1 ranges for men and women by age—and the danger signs when your number is too low

• Practical strategies to boost IGF-1 naturally: deep sleep, strength training, HIIT, fasting windows, protein intake, micronutrients, and insulin sensitivity

• How stress and cortisol quietly wreck your growth hormone → IGF-1 pathway, and simple ways to get back into parasympathetic “repair mode”

• When medical peptides (like CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, etc.) make sense, and why you should never use them without labs and proper guidance

• Why knowing your IGF-1 level is non-negotiable if you want to stay strong, sharp, and “weaponized” for your family, business, and life

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links:

Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website: https://www.drryanhewitt.com/

The Weaponized Body Program: https://www.theweaponizedbody.com/

Weaponized wellness HRT: https://www.weaponizedwellness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweaponizeddad/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theweaponizedbody