The Loop Podcast: Peptides, Longevity & Women’s Wellness

What happens when you stop surviving and start rebuilding your life? In Episode 61 of The Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with Lauren Orshansky , host of The X-Wives Lounge Pod , for an honest conversation about divorce, motherhood, entrepreneurship, health, and the courage to start over. Lauren shares how becoming a single mom inspired her to create a platform where women feel seen, heard, and supp...

Are your peptides or GLP-1 medications really the problem, or is there something else happening beneath the surface? In Episode 60 of The Loop Podcast, Steph is joined by peptide specialist Polo for an in-depth conversation about blood work, nutrient deficiencies, GLP-1 optimization, and why personalized health matters more than following trends. Together they break down why some people stall on G...

Hey Loop Community! Instead of a new episode of The Loop Podcast, I'm sharing the first episode of my brand-new podcast, I'm Obsessed , with Lori Harder. We started this show because we found ourselves constantly talking about the things we're obsessed with, from peptides and wellness to personal growth, business, relationships, and everything in between. In this quick introduction,...

What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start listening to yourself? In Episode 59 of The Loop Podcast, Stephanie Gambetta sits down with women's coach and community builder Brittany Anderson for an honest conversation about authenticity, personal growth, menopause, confidence, and the tools helping women feel like themselves again. Stephanie and Brittany discuss the pressure many w...

What happens when you finally stop fighting your body and start working with it? In Episode 58 of The Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with longtime friend Heather Koch to discuss the peptide journey that transformed her energy, recovery, gut health, and overall quality of life. Heather shares how she first discovered peptides through The LOOP community, the surprising benefits she experienced with N...

Peptides and GLP-1 therapies can be powerful tools for weight loss, metabolic health, inflammation, and longevity, but only when they're used correctly. In Episode 57 of The Loop Podcast, Stephanie Gambetta sits down with peptide coach Michelle Kilduff to discuss the realities of GLP-1 medications, peptide therapy, and why so many people struggle when they try to navigate these tools without...

Peptides, healing, confidence, and nervous system support all come together in this deeply vulnerable episode of Loop Podcast with Alexis Andra. Alexis Andra opens up about surviving a traumatic gas station fire at just 8 years old, enduring more than 20 surgeries, and spending years hiding her scars and pain from the world. What started as trauma and shame eventually became a journey of healing,...

Peptides, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and GLP-1 support are all explored in this deeply vulnerable episode of the Loop Podcast. Stephanie sits down with longtime friend and fitness instructor Michele Barnowski for one of the most emotional conversations yet. Michele shares her journey after unexpectedly losing her husband at 45, navigating grief while raising two children, and learn...

Peptides, burnout, wellness culture, and social media pressure… this episode gets real. In Episode 54 of the Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with returning guest Dr. Sarah Sarkis for an honest conversation about the emotional side of building a wellness brand in public while navigating peptides, business growth, social media scrutiny, leadership, and burnout. Steph opens up about the rapid growth of...

Spine surgery is changing fast… and peptides may play a major role in the future of healing and recovery. In Episode 53 of Loop Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Jeffrey Roh, MD, MBA, MSc of Excel Health to talk about minimally invasive spine surgery, AI in medicine, preventative healthcare, peptide therapy, and why the future of surgery may happen “through a needle.” Dr. Roh shares how traditiona...

Peptides aren’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s exactly why most people aren’t getting results. In this episode of the Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with returning guest Anthony Castore for Part 2, diving deep into the real strategy behind peptide protocols, telehealth pitfalls, and why personalized coaching matters more than ever. If you’ve ever felt like peptides “aren’t working” or you’ve been han...

Peptides, performance, and recovery are at the center of this conversation. In Episode 51 of the Loop Podcast , Stephanie sits down with Anthony Castore , whose journey into health and wellness started with a simple goal: transform his body. What began as a pursuit of fitness evolved into a deep dive into peptides, cellular health, and performance optimization . Anthony shares how he went from bei...

“I remember thinking… what if no one listens? What if it’s just bad?” Putting yourself out there is uncomfortable. It’s vulnerable. And at the beginning, it can feel like no one’s even paying attention. In this milestone 50th episode of the Loop Podcast , Steph reflects on the journey from self-doubt and hesitation to building a growing brand, community, and platform centered around health, wellne...

What if confidence didn’t come from changing your body… but from finally accepting it? In this episode of The Loop Podcast, Stephanie sits down with LA-based stylist Chellie Carlson , who has spent over 20 years helping women transform not just their wardrobes—but their entire relationship with themselves. From body dysmorphia to breakthrough confidence, Chellie shares how style can become a power...

In Episode 48 of The Loop Podcast, returning guest Dr. Jonathan Zelken joins for a candid, no-filter conversation about plastic surgery, confidence, and the reality behind aesthetic trends. From the idea that plastic surgery is ultimately about helping people feel better in their own skin, to the surprising truth that great results don’t always equal happy patients, this episode dives deep into th...

“She called me this morning and said… I think I’m ready.” That moment captures what this episode is really about — stepping into ownership of your health. In this episode of the Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with Megan Kasel to share a powerful and deeply personal conversation around fertility, frustration, and finally finding answers. After being met with little guidance from traditional fertilit...

What happens when the dream you’ve been chasing falls apart? In Episode 46 of the Loop Podcast , host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with Caitlin Spears to unpack a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and trusting your intuition. From growing up in a small town with big dreams inspired by America’s Next Top Model , to facing rejection that left her questioning everything, Caitlin shares the r...

What happens when a fitness instructor stops feeling confident in her own body? In this episode of The Loop Podcast , host welcomes Kay Vargas , a fitness instructor and wellness advocate, to share her powerful personal journey with peptide therapy and health optimization. Kay opens up about the moment she looked in the mirror and realized something needed to change. Despite working out daily and...

“My Instagram was deleted in the middle of a family vacation… and it forced me to rethink everything about my business, my voice, and the future of the Loop community.” In this solo episode of The Loop Podcast , Stephanie Gambetta shares the emotional and unexpected experience of losing her Instagram account after months of discussing peptides and wellness online. After building a growing communit...

n Episode 43 of the Loop Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Renetta Ascher Caya for an honest, unfiltered conversation about peptides, hormones, GLP-1s, aging, energy, libido, recovery, and what it really means to feel good in your 40s and beyond. What started as a friendship turned into a deep dive on navigating divorce, hormone imbalance, inflammation, autoimmune struggles, and discovering how st...

In this episode of The Loop Podcast , Stephanie welcomes strength training expert Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS , who has over 30 years of experience in exercise physiology and nutrition. Holly helps women strategically use strength training and nutrition to achieve at least 70% lean muscle mass —the medical marker associated with reduced disease risk, improved metabolism, stronger bones, and better ove...

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t lack of discipline… but lack of alignment? In this episode of the Loop Podcast , Stephanie sits down with astrologer and business coach Natalie Holbrook for a powerful conversation about reinvention, self-worth, and stepping into your next level with clarity. Natalie shares how understanding your birth chart can reveal your natural strengths, blind spots, le...

Perfectionism isn’t about high standards — it’s a psychological bid for worthiness. In this powerful episode of The Loop Podcast , host Stephanie Gambetta is joined by returning guest Dr. Sarah Sarkis , performance psychologist, to unpack the real cost of perfectionism and why so many high-functioning women feel stuck, exhausted, and never “good enough.” Together, they explore how perfectionism sh...

A lot of people are asking: what is progressive overload training really? And more importantly, why isn’t it working for so many people? In this episode of The Loop Podcast , host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with Brad Davidson , personal trainer at The Weight Room and co-host of the podcast Your Ultimate Comeback , to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness. Progressive overl...

Peptides can feel overwhelming — GLPs, mitochondria support, fat loss, muscle building, dosing, side effects — where do you even start? In this episode of the Loop Podcast , Steph sits down with Polo , peptide educator and Loop team member, for a real, no-fluff conversation about how peptides actually work and how to use them correctly . They break down: • Why peptides are not one-size-fits-all •...