{"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":"Oxytocin: The Chemistry of Desire, Calm, and Connection","slug":"oxytocin-the-chemistry-of-desire-calm-and-connection","published_at":"2026-01-19T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/oxytocin-the-chemistry-of-desire-calm-and-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771","url":"https://www.westwellnessatx.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/35f2d6c5-33cb-475b-ac62-36f0ddfe63fa.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 Takeaways: The episode underscores the importance of understanding the legal distinctions between consulting services and product inquiries to avoid miscommunication. I emphasize the necessity of transparency regarding credit card processing challenges faced by peptide companies in the current market landscape. It is crucial to recognize that oxytocin, often referred to as the love hormone, has multifaceted effects beyond emotional bonding and intimacy. The discussion reveals that oxytocin plays a significant role in regulating stress responses, emotional regulation, and pain perception in the nervous system. Listeners are encouraged to conduct personal research and consult health professionals before engaging with neuropeptides like oxytocin for safety and efficacy. The episode highlights the complex interactions between oxytocin and cortisol, illustrating how they influence emotional states and physiological responses.","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":2198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/episodes/oxytocin-the-chemistry-of-desire-calm-and-connection/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/oxytocin-the-chemistry-of-desire-calm-and-connection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}