{"podcast":{"title":"West Wellness & Longevity","slug":"west-wellness-longevity-6946771","podcast_index_feed_id":6946771,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/westwellness/","website_url":"https://www.westwellnessatx.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f8741799-0d5f-496b-b1ec-c66128098259/bASPNWF6kWWcr99JN0TDjWAy.png","author":"Tara West","episode_count":95,"summary":"Tara West is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of nutrition biohacking and longevity science. With an extensive background in functional nutrition and a relentless curiosity for cutting-edge nutritional research, Tara has become a trusted expert in optimizing health and enhancing vitality. Her holistic approach integrates personalized nutrition strategies, innovative biohacking techniques, and a deep understanding of the body's intricate systems to promote lasting wellness. Tara's journey into the world of nutrition began with her own health struggles, sparking a passionate commitment to understanding the profound impact of food and lifestyle on overall well-being. She holds a degree in Psychology from Baylor University and is an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner with a passion for peptides. Her training and experience in functional nutrition, nutrigenomics, hormone optimization, and peptide therapy equip her with a comprehensive approach to supporting a wide range of health goals through education and personalized wellness strategies. Known for her empathetic and client-centered approach, Tara collaborates closely with her clients to unco…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T00:18:00.686505+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771"},"episode":{"title":"Melanotan 1: More Than a Tanning Peptide","slug":"melanotan-1-more-than-a-tanning-peptide","published_at":"2026-03-03T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/melanotan-1-more-than-a-tanning-peptide","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771","url":"https://www.westwellnessatx.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/182501f4-54dc-4028-9d41-f2af01c656cd.mp3","summary":"Join our free community, The Women’s Peptide Collective, click the Skool link to become a member and to connect, learn, and collaborate. https://www.skool.com/womens-peptide-collective-9663 Go to https://thepeptique.com/ to get all your research peptides .As a loyal listener use the discount code POD15 to get 15% off the entire line of products. Have questions? Feel free to reach out to me: tarawest@westwellnessatx.com Want the free peptide guide? Email me tarawest@westwellnessatx.com and comment Guide and I'll shoot it right over! Follow me on instagram AND TikTOk @westwellnessatx Stay in touch add your email to the list ! https://form.jotform.com/25336471779006 Is Melanotan 1 just a tanning shortcut — or is there more going on? In this episode, we unpack the science behind this alpha-MSH analog, how it affects pigment production, what clinical research shows, and how it compares to Melanotan 2. We discuss potential benefits beyond tanning, side effects, dosing culture, cycling myths, and my own real-world experience — including appetite changes and tolerability. If you’ve heard about this peptide and want the truth backed by biology, this episode is for you.","meta_description":"Join our free community, The Women’s Peptide Collective, click the Skool link to become a member and to connect, learn, and collaborate. https://www.skool…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1436,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/episodes/melanotan-1-more-than-a-tanning-peptide/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/melanotan-1-more-than-a-tanning-peptide.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}