EPISODE 57: Why Detox Comes Before Hormones & Peptides for Women Over 40 with Dani Conway

<p>Welcome back to <em>Peptides for Women</em> podcast!</p><p>In this episode, I&#39;m joined by fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner <strong>Dani Conway</strong>, a functional medicine expert who specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic nutrition, peptides, and sustainable fat loss for women over 40.</p><p>We discuss why nutrition always comes before peptides, how detoxification can naturally improve hormone balance, and the foundational habits that help women build muscle, increase energy, and create lasting metabolic health.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Dani&#39;s personal 65-pound weight loss journey and how functional nutrition changed her health</li><li>Why food is the foundation before supplements or peptides</li><li>Common mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weight</li><li>Why detoxification and drainage pathways should be addressed before hormones</li><li>Simple detox practices you can start today, including dry brushing, castor oil packs, walking, Epsom salt baths, and lymphatic drainage</li><li>How peptides fit into a functional medicine protocol, and why they&#39;re rarely the first step</li><li>The difference between gut health peptides, cellular health peptides, and GLP-1 medications</li><li>Why appetite balance is better than appetite suppression</li><li>How to preserve muscle while losing body fat</li><li>Progressive overload training for women over 40</li><li>The importance of electrolytes, minerals, and recovery</li><li>Dani&#39;s favorite peptide stacks for energy, recovery, and performance</li><li>Daily habits that support healthy hormones, metabolism, and longevity</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Dani Conway!</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://nutritionthenaturalway.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://nutritionthenaturalway.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniconwayofficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/daniconwayofficial/</a></p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>🔗 Learn more at: <a href="http://elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠elliemd.com/JenniferWoodwardNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>🎯 Take my free peptide quiz and get a personalized, midlife-smart roadmap for the peptides that actually match your symptoms and goals: <a href="https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6862acd5df823500150c4ca7">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz">⁠⁠⁠https://quiz.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/peptide-quiz⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>🎓 Enroll in the Peptides for Practitioners Certification Course and get $100 off for podcast subscribers: <a href="https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPJENNIFER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>🧬 Want to pair GLP-1s with functional lab testing? <a href="https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com/invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>📩 Grab The Body Edit Guide here for full protocols, labs, and more: <a href="https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/jenniferwoodwardnutrition/p/get-the-body-edit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p>‼️<strong>Disclaimer</strong>‼️</p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.</p>