{"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":"The PCOS Puzzle: Where Peptides Fit In!","slug":"the-pcos-puzzle-where-peptides-fit-in","published_at":"2026-05-28T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/the-pcos-puzzle-where-peptides-fit-in","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/west-wellness-longevity-6946771","url":"https://www.westwellnessatx.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/18c21982-ae31-4b98-9bab-a19f97593804.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 In this episode, we’re diving into the deeper metabolic and inflammatory side of PCOS — and why so many women feel like their bodies are working against them. We discuss how insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, cortisol dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut health, and nervous system overload may all contribute to PCOS symptoms beyond just reproductive hormones. We also break down the growing conversation around peptides and metabolic therapies including GLP-1s, MOTS-c, AOD-9604, Cagrilintide, BPC-157, KPV, and VIP — and why they’re becoming increasingly interesting in discussions around metabolism, inflammation, appetite signaling, gut health, and hormonal balance. We cover: Different types of PCOS Why PCOS is becoming more common Food noise, cravings & insulin resistance The gut-health and inflammation connection Cortisol, stress & nervous system dysfunction Why many women feel metabolically “stuck” Functional health perspectives on PCOS The importance of personalized approaches This episode is all about understanding the root physiology behind PCOS and exploring why the conversation aroun…","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":2248,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/west-wellness-longevity-6946771/episodes/the-pcos-puzzle-where-peptides-fit-in/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/the-pcos-puzzle-where-peptides-fit-in.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}