EPISODE 55: How She Healed a 15-Year Shoulder Injury Without Surgery with Gina Parlette

<p>Welcome back to <em>Peptides for Women</em> podcast!</p><p>In this episode, I&#39;m joined by <strong>Gina Parlette</strong>, firefighter, paramedic, nutritionist, peptide &amp; GLP-1 coach, and founder of <strong>KŌA Wellness</strong>. After healing a long-standing shoulder injury with peptides and completely transforming her own body composition through strategic GLP-1 microdosing, Gina made it her mission to help others use these powerful tools safely and effectively.</p><p>As a first responder, Gina has also witnessed firsthand what happens when people are prescribed GLP-1 medications without proper education. We dive into why nutrition, hydration, strength training, sleep, and nervous system regulation are essential for getting the best results while minimizing side effects.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re considering GLP-1 therapy, already using peptides, or simply want to optimize your metabolic health, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-world experience.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Gina&#39;s journey from firefighter and paramedic to peptide &amp; GLP-1 coach</li><li>How BPC-157 and TB-500 helped heal a 15-year shoulder injury</li><li>Why safe peptide sourcing matters</li><li>Common GLP-1 mistakes that lead to dehydration, fainting, and constipation</li><li>How Gina lost 10% body fat while gaining 5 pounds of muscle</li><li>Why stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation are foundational for fat loss</li><li>How GLP-1s may improve inflammation, brain fog, and mental clarity</li><li>Using DEXA and InBody scans to track progress beyond the scale</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Gina Parlette!</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.ginaparlette.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.ginaparlette.com/</a></li><li><strong>Instagram</strong>: ⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gina_parlette/">https://www.instagram.com/gina_parlette/</a></li></ul><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>