Genetics, Hormones, and Peptides: Decoding Women’s DNA for Fertility, Stress, and Longevity with Lindsey Strong

Lindsey Strong joins Brittany to decode how genetics, epigenetics, and key SNPs (think MTHFR, COMT, CYPs, nitric oxide) shape women’s hormones, stress, fertility, and recovery - and when peptides might actually help (or not) if you’re TTC, pregnant, or breastfeeding. 

We break down how to read a genetics report without fear, why no one has “perfect genes,” and how to translate SNPs into food, lifestyle, and supplement strategy. 

If you’re a woman ready to turn your DNA, hormones, and daily habits into a simple, evidence-informed plan - for steadier energy, better cycles, smarter fertility/pregnancy/breastfeeding choices, smoother perimenopause, and clarity on when (or if) peptides make sense - this episode is for you.

WE TALK ABOUT: 

08:00 - Genetics & women’s health basics and why “good/bad genes” is a myth

09:10 - How to read DNA reports; greens, yellows, reds as action guides

15:40 - Why many women’s symptoms are “cellular dysfunction,” not a tidy diagnosis

27:20 - Cortisol wiring: ACE variants + the “golden” COMT genotype nuance

37:10 - Nitric oxide: Circulation, energy, libido; breath-of-fire and beets

41:40 - Choline at midlife, cognition, lipids; prenatal relevance too

47:10 - Envirotoxins, UGT/glucuronidation, calcium-D-glucarate, and sauna vs supplements

50:00 - Peptides 101 + safety nuance for pregnancy & breastfeeding

55:20 - Favorites: GLP-1/“tirzepatide,” MOTS-C, SS-31, Epitalon for receptors/telomeres

59:00 - How to work with a practitioner; testing + peptide education options

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