Eps 446: GLP-1s for Women Over 40: Benefits, Risks and Mistakes to Avoid with Jay Campbell

GLP-1 medications and peptides are everywhere right now. But how do you separate thoughtful, medically supervised use from another weight-loss trend?In this episode, I sit down with Jay Campbell, six-time international bestselling author, co-founder of BioLongevity Labs, and author of **Metabolic Awakening. Jay has been researching and personally exploring hormone optimization and therapeutic peptides for more than two decades, long before peptides became a mainstream social media conversation.Together, we explore what peptides actually are, why GLP-1 medications should be treated as tools rather than magic solutions, and what women in perimenopause and menopause should understand before considering them.We also discuss the risks of unverified products, inappropriate dosing, poor medical supervision, and using appetite suppression without a plan to support nutrition, muscle, metabolic health, and long-term results. Jay shares his perspective on testosterone therapy for women, hormone testing, choosing an experienced prescriber, and why stacking several peptides at once can create more confusion than clarity.This conversation is essential because it is about becoming an informed woman who understands the questions to ask before using a powerful intervention.In This Episode00:00 Introduction02:14 Jay’s 20-year journey with hormones and therapeutic peptides08:55 What peptides are and how they work in the body11:30 Why GLP-1 education, dosing, and supervision matter16:28 Supporting the body versus overriding its biology17:07 The health foundations Jay recommends before using peptides21:50 Labs, metabolic health, and the bigger hormone picture28:16 What women should understand about testosterone levels30:20 Testosterone delivery methods and individualized treatment35:19 Creams, dosing, side effects, and monitoring40:15 Why testosterone requires a qualified prescriber41:15 Questions to ask a potential hormone provider44:42 The different categories and purposes of peptides46:00 GLP-1 medications and fat-loss goals in midlife48:27 Jay’s perspective on other therapeutic peptides52:32 Why you should avoid peptide “shiny object syndrome”53:58 Jay’s books, resources, and where to learn moreConnect with Jay CampbellInstagram: @jaycampbell1971Connect with BriaInstagram: @bria_period_whispererWant to lose weight without relying on weight-loss drugs? Start with the foundations.Whether you eventually choose to use a GLP-1 or not, your body still needs enough protein, nouri