Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, signaling a slew of physiological processes, including your metabolism, mood, sexual function, and more. Here to help us understand this complicated endocrine language is hormone health specialist Kyle Gillett, MD.A dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, Kyle is an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health and well-being in both men and women. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, practices at the Gillett Health Clinic in Olathe, Kansas, and is the host of The Gillett Health Podcast.In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover what hormones are, the key role hormones play in our overall health, and how we can leverage what Kyle calls the six pillars of health to optimize hormone health. Kyle explains how diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, sunlight exposure, and spiritual practice are more powerful than any medication or supplement out there.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpPeace + Plants,Rich

Dr. Kyle Gillett discusses peptides for fat loss, hormone optimization, and recovery. Topics include benefits of peptides like BPC157, testosterone therapy, menopause medicine, collagen peptides for joint health, growth hormone releasing peptides, and the controversy over red meat consumption. The conversation also covers peptide applications in regenerative medicine, health optimization, statins' effects on hormone levels, and optimizing hormones with high leverage tools and practices.