The Peptide Revolution: GLP-1s — What Works, What's Hype, What's Risky with Jay Campbell
The Peptide Revolution: GLP-1s — What Works, What's Hype, What's Risky with Jay Campbell  
Podcast: The Hormone Solution | Perimenopause, Menopause, HRT, Weight Loss & Women's Midlife Health
Published On: Sat Feb 28 2026
Description: Jay Campbell—five-time international bestselling author, founder of BioLongevity Labs, and one of the original voices in the peptide world—is here to unpack what's really going on behind the GLP-1 explosion. Are these drugs miracle tools or misunderstood villains? And why are so many smart people still getting them wrong? We go way beyond the hype and fear, diving into microdosing, metabolic repair, thyroid changes, and why dosing may be the make-or-break factor. Could peptides actually rewire the brain, quiet food noise, and permanently improve metabolism? And what happens when midlife women use them strategically? We also explore what's next: oral GLP alternatives, mitochondrial peptides, body recomposition breakthroughs, and the controversial compounds no one's talking about publicly. Are we on the brink of eliminating obesity? And how do you use these tools without wrecking your receptors—or your health? In this episode, we uncover: How microdosing GLPS may improve metabolism long term. Why most people are dosing peptides completely wrong. What happens to thyroid function on GLP therapy. How peptides can rewire food addiction and cravings. Which next-generation compounds are changing body composition. Tune in and decide for yourself what's hype, what's fear, and what might truly change the future of midlife health! Jay Campbell Biolongevity Labs Get 15% off your purchase with coupon code HORMONES.   Sponsors Get 20% off your Cozy Earth Bed Sheet with coupon code HORMONES Coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order of Vitali Skin Care!     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram