The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness

What’s Missing in the Peptide Conversation for Women’s Health | Heather Sandy

Jan 14, 2026
Heather Sandy, a nurse practitioner specializing in peptide therapy, shares her shift from anesthesia to regenerative health. She emphasizes the critical importance of medical oversight in peptide use, particularly for women and those with chronic conditions. Discussing the risks of unsupervised peptide use, she provides insights on how to choose trustworthy providers. Highlighting the benefits of peptides over supplements for targeted effects, Heather also covers complementary practices like sleep and stress management, making wellness both holistic and individualized.
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INSIGHT

Timing Beats Quantity

  • Peptides act like conductors in the body's orchestra, requiring precise timing rather than large doses.
  • Mis-timed or stacked peptides cause receptor confusion and blunt intended effects.
ANECDOTE

Career Pivot Fueled By Purpose

  • Heather left anesthesia and found peptides allowed her to help women more deeply and restore rhythmic health.
  • She describes peptides as tools that let women 'rest' and reconnect with their nurturing roles.
ADVICE

Don't Buy Peptides Directly Online

  • Avoid buying peptides directly from research-lab websites without clinical oversight.
  • Ask providers for certificates of purity and choose products from FDA-registered or verifiable US labs.
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