Fit + Fueled Life: Perimenopause, GLP-1s + Fat Loss Over 40

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Ep332: Peptide School: Stop Guessing and Start Using Peptides the Right Way Apr 03, 2026

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In this episode, Tina brings the conversation back to strategy. Instead of focusing on which peptide to take next, Tina walks through how to approach using peptides the right way: with clear goals, proper stacking, and realistic expectations about progress. She shares where women often go wrong (guessing, dosing, stacking, or skipping foundations) and how to approach peptides as part of a bigger, more thoughtful health body plan. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Answered questions live and helped troubleshoot real-life situations women are actually dealing with - A holistic approach to figuring out which peptides actually make sense for your body - How to thoughtfully stack peptides to support fat loss, energy, metabolism, and recovery (without overdoing it) - The 3 biggest mistakes women 40+ make with peptides and how to avoid spinning your wheels - How to turn what you’re learning into real action steps so you can get started with peptides - Next best steps and how to get personalized support inside Fit + Fueled with a coach and a community of women navigating peptides together Enrollment for Fit + Fueled is open: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/fit+fueled Subscribe: https://carrotsncake.substack.com EllieMD: https://elliemd.com/tinahaupert Peptide for Practitioners [$100 off]: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPTINA Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep331: Peptide School: 3 Peptides Every Woman Over 40 Should Know Apr 01, 2026

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In this episode, Tina breaks down three main peptide categories she finds especially helpful for women over 40. She explains the top peptides to consider, how each one works, when it might make sense to use them, and why context (like stress, nutrition, and metabolic health) ultimately determines how effective they’ll be. Here’s what you’ll learn: - The top peptides that can support energy, recovery, and metabolic health after 40 - How these peptides work and mistakes women often make with them - The reason some peptides fail if foundational health isn’t addressed first - Which peptides might just change how your body responds to nutrition and exercise Subscribe: https://carrotsncake.substack.com EllieMD: https://elliemd.com/tinahaupert Peptide for Practitioners [$100 off]: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPTINA Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep330: Peptide School: Welcome to the Trust Your Body Era Mar 27, 2026

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In this episode, Tina shares a different way to think about peptides and performance tools… what she’s calling your “Trust Your Body Era.” Instead of chasing quick fixes or stacking a bunch of things hoping something works, she breaks down how to actually use peptides in a way that makes sense for your body. She also gets real about how her own approach has shifted…moving away from over-optimizing everything and into more alignment (and honestly… better results). Because especially in perimenopause and menopause, stress is higher, recovery is different, and your body isn’t going to respond to the same “do more, try more” strategy. This episode is about doing things smarter, not harder. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why most “quick fixes” for metabolism and weight loss fall flat for women over 40 - How paying attention to your body’s signals can actually improve energy, hormones, and fat loss - Why understanding your physiology matters way more than chasing the next trendy peptide - A more grounded, realistic way to use peptides without handing over control of your body - If you’re tired of trying everything and still feeling stuck… this one will hit. And make sure you enroll in Peptide School! JOIN PEPTIDE SCHOOL: https://www.carrotsncake.com/peptideschool EllieMD: https://elliemd.com/tinahaupert Peptide for Practitioners [$100 off]: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/TrVo7mCz?coupon_code=PFPTINA Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep329: GLP-1 Isn’t Working? Here’s What’s Actually Going On with Curtis Gillespie Sayers Mar 16, 2026

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In this episode, I’m back with Curtis Gillespie Sayers, and we dig into why GLP-1s don’t always work the way people hope, especially for women in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. Curtis shares insights from years of working with clients in functional nutrition and explains how things like metabolic adaptation, hormone shifts, gut issues, chronic stress, and not-so-great nutrition can all get in the way of these medications doing their job. Plus, he offers insights and solutions to help your GLP-1 work better. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why GLP-1 medications work for some people and not for others - The surprising reason many people hit a weight loss plateau on GLP-1s - What damaged GLP receptors have to do with stubborn weight loss - Why being in a chronic calorie deficit can actually make fat loss harder - The metabolic cascade that happens when cortisol rises and thyroid function drops - The overlooked role of digestion, stomach acid, and bile when using GLP medications - Why some people experience hair loss, gallbladder issues, or pancreatitis on GLPs - The real reason some people get more food noise and hunger while taking GLPs - Why microdosing GLPs may create better metabolic stability than large weekly doses - The surprising reason losing fat can increase your body’s toxic burden - What actually determines whether you can come off a GLP without regaining weight - The peptides Curtis prefers for metabolism support and fat loss (and the popular one he strongly dislikes) - The real story behind “plant peptides,” oral GLP drops, and supplements all over social media Subscribe: https://carrotsncake.substack.com Semaglutide: https://elliemd.com/microdose?bp=tinahaupert Tirzepatide: https://elliemd.com/microdose?bp=tinahaupert Retatrutide: https://ignitepeptides.com/product/retatrutide-10mg/ref/tina@carrotsncake.com/ 5 Amino 1MG: https://go.biolongevitylabs.com/SH5p SS-31: https://www.realpeptides.co/products/ss-31-elamipretide/ref/220/ NTFactor: https://rstyle.me/+8Ew__ObarZQHyPfm0EDA4g Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Curtis Gillespie Sayers: https://lifestylempowerment.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1lifeestyleempowerment/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@curtisfunctionalhealthcoach Instagram: https://instagram.com/that.coach.curtis About Curtis Gillespie Sayers: From a young age I was in and out of the hospital suffering from health complications for as long as I can remember, breathing difficulties being the most apparent but as I grew older more serious issues began to come to light. I was diagnosed with an extremely severe case of sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a pre-diabetic status. At this time, I was also struggling with substance abuse, which would obviously contribute to my health complications, but most were from birth. After receiving the news from running tests, the doctors had informed me that I was lucky to be alive. My psychological health was greatly impacted by my physiological health, evoking feelings of anger, and negativity which caused me to constantly argue with people around me. This affected several of my relationships and was creating a miserable life. This lead me to seek out the help of a bodybuilding coach (not knowing a damn thing about health at the time). The main focus was “getting shredded,” not understanding how much internal health affects one’s physique.

Ep328: My Experience with Tesamorelin & Ipamorelin Mar 10, 2026

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In this episode, Tina walks through her personal experience using the growth hormone-stimulating peptides tesamorelin and ipamorelin, which are often promoted for improving body composition, muscle growth, and stubborn belly fat in midlife. But instead of a success story, this conversation is about nuance: what happened when her body didn’t respond the way she expected, how factors like nervous system stress, blood sugar, and autoimmune history can influence outcomes, and why peptides are never a replacement for solid health foundations. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why some women buy peptides online and get zero results - How I learned that peptides are not one-size-fits-all and why context is everything - How to use TESA + ipamorelin strategically as part of a full-body plan, not just chasing the next shiny thing - What happens when you start too aggressively - The real reason peptides don’t work as pills and why injections matter. - How I managed water retention, blood sugar, and cortisol while using peptides safely - Why cycling peptides and timing them correctly can make a huge difference in results Join Peptide School [FREE]: https://www.carrotsncake.com/peptideschool Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin: https://elliemd.com/product/tesa_ipa?bp=tinahaupert Sermorelin: https://elliemd.com/product/sermorelin?bp=tinahaupert Peptides for Women Course: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/offers/3Q7wttmr/checkout?coupon_code=PEP Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep327: Estrogen Dominance, Gut Dysfunction, and Fat Loss Resistance with Lois Hughey Mar 03, 2026

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In this episode, Tina sits down with functional nutrition coach Lois Hughey to dig into what’s really going on behind the scenes when it comes to fat loss in midlife — things like metabolic slowdown, chronic under-eating, estrogen imbalances, gut issues, and sluggish liver detox. They chat about why standard blood tests often miss the full picture, how functional tests like GI-MAP and DUTCH can give you deeper insights, and why sometimes fat loss needs to take a backseat to actual healing. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why eating as little as possible trains your body to resist fat loss - What metabolic adaptation actually is and how it develops over time - The functional testing patterns she sees again and again in women who are stuck - How estrogen dominance shows up on stool testing and why it matters, especially before adding HRT - Why gut dysfunction often drives hormonal symptoms - Why you can’t shortcut healing or do things out of order - What realistic timelines for healing and body recomposition really look like Join Peptide School [FREE]: https://www.carrotsncake.com/peptideschool Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Lois Hughey: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lois.frerichshughey/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loishughey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lois.hughey.coaching/ About Lois Hughey: Lois Hughey is the founder of Empowered Life Nutrition, a coaching company that helps women over 45 achieve real, lasting fat loss through functional testing, personalized nutrition, and strength-focused fitness. After spending decades trapped in diet culture and overtraining, including running half marathons while eating less than 1,000 calories a day, Lois learned the hard way that discipline alone doesn’t fix a downregulated metabolism. Today, she and her team use advanced testing to uncover the why behind slow progress, fatigue, bloating, sleep issues, and stubborn weight gain. Her signature programs combine data-driven insights with simple, sustainable nutrition and movement strategies that help women feel in control of their bodies again. Lois has coached hundreds of women to rebuild their metabolism, gain confidence, and lose 15–40 pounds without extreme diets or endless cardio. Her work centers on one core belief: when a woman understands her body, she stops fighting it, and that’s when everything changes. She lives in southern Virginia with her husband and two dogs, and when she’s not coaching or creating content, you’ll find her hiking, lifting weights, or binge-watching Netflix.

Ep326: Homeopathy for Hormone Health in Midlife with Vanessa Baldwin Feb 24, 2026

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In this episode, Tina chats with homeopath Vanessa Baldwin about looking at hormone health in a totally different way. Vanessa opens up about her own journey, including chronic bladder issues, autoimmune struggles, weight ups and downs, burnout, and a major health crash and how homeopathy played a role in her healing. They break down what homeopathy really is (and isn’t), how it’s different from conventional medicine, why your mental and emotional patterns matter just as much as physical symptoms, and how this approach can help women dealing with perimenopause, autoimmune conditions, or stubborn hormone issues. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Vanessa’s journey: undereating, overexercising, and multiple autoimmune diagnoses - Discovering homeopathy as a path to healing - What is homeopathy and how does it work? - Who should consider working with a homeopath - How homeopathy can support women in perimenopause and menopause - Common hormonal states and patterns homeopathy addresses - How family history and lineage can influence your hormonal health - The emotional and energetic dimensions of homeopathic healing - The process of working with a homeopath: what to expect - How to find the right homeopath for you Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Vanessa Baldwin: https://brightlightwellnesscoach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bright_light_wellness/vanessabaldwin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrightLightWellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100173486329061 X: https://www.tiktok.com/@bright_light_wellness About Vanessa Baldwin: Vanessa Baldwin is a certified Homeopath & Certified Circadian & Quantum Clinician. Her work comes from both lived experience and deep clinical curiosity. She is a former special education teacher, and a woman who has personally navigated complex chronic illness. After witnessing the limitations of conventional care & functional care, she committed to understanding the body through a holistic, root-cause lens — one that honors mitochondrial health, biology, emotions, environment, and nervous system function. Her own healing journey shaped the way she works today — with patience, curiosity, and deep compassion for sensitive systems. She brings together biology, energy, rhythm, and nervous system safety to create care that feels supportive, not overwhelming. She supports individuals and families who are frustrated with the medical and functional medicine systems and are seeking a more gentle, energetic, and holistic path to healing. Her work focuses on rebuilding the vital force, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance through individualized, whole-person care. Gentle, vitalistic healing that strengthens you from the inside out.

Ep325: Healing Chronic Gut Issues with Dane Johnson of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle Feb 17, 2026

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In this episode, Tina sits down with Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to break down the real differences between IBD and IBS and why confusing the two can keep people stuck. They dive into the emotional weight of chronic digestive symptoms, the fear around food, and what it truly means to “heal your gut.” From popular diets like SCD and AIP to digestive enzymes, peptides, and biohacking tools, they explore what actually helps. More importantly, they zoom out to the often-overlooked foundations: anatomy, digestion, nervous system regulation, mindset, and long-term sustainability. This conversation challenges the idea that food alone is the answer and offers a grounded, empowering perspective for anyone navigating Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, or chronic gut inflammation. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why food alone isn’t the full solution for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis - The lifestyle factors that silently trigger inflammation and most patients ignore - Why your happiness and mindset are not “woo” and how they affect your symptoms - How to create your own IBD food philosophy instead of following strict diets forever - His take on supplements, peptides, exosomes, and who actually needs them. - Why most people waste money before fixing foundational habits - His go-to “Digestion-Friendly Salad” and why it works for sensitive guts - One mistake almost everyone with IBD makes when trying to heal their digestion Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Dane Johnson: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3Yhapgc2Qb16_MP7f-DuQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrohnsColitisLifestyle Twitter: https://twitter.com/danejohnson24 About Dane Johnson: Dane is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practice. As a Board Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors and healers!

Ep324: Peptides for Perimenopause: What Actually Works, What’s Safe, and What’s Hype Feb 10, 2026

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In this episode, Tina is joined by returning guest Jennifer Woodward to cut through the noise and have an honest, experience-driven conversation about peptides in midlife. Drawing from years of hands-on use, client work, and clinical education, they unpack why peptides can be powerful tools when used strategically, how they fit alongside foundational habits like nutrition and strength training, and where unrealistic expectations often derail results. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Safety and long-term effects of peptides in perimenopause and menopause - The best peptides for women over 40 - Realistic timelines for noticing results - Tackling stubborn midlife belly fat and weight resistance - Protecting muscle and metabolism with GLP-1 peptides - Best peptides for supporting energy, brain fog, sleep, mood, and libido - How to know which peptides are best for you and your goals - Peptides for Practitioners Certification + Live Cohort now open for enrollment! Certification course + live cohort (50% off): https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/Hrosw4Mc?coupon_code=MARCHTINA Live cohort only (50% off): https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/be72Ve2V?coupon_code=COHORTADS Explore peptides via EllieMD: https://Elliemd.com/Carrotsncake Peptides for Women Course: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/3Q7wttmr?coupon_code=PEP Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

Ep323: Glutathione: The Missing Link in Fat Loss, Hormones & Energy After 40 Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, Tina breaks down glutathione, one of the most overlooked tools in women’s health, especially during perimenopause and after 40. Glutathione plays a key role in detoxification, hormone balance, energy production, inflammation control, and fat loss, yet levels naturally decline with age. Tina explains how chronic stress, inflammation, and metabolic strain can quietly deplete glutathione and stall progress, even when you’re eating well and training consistently. You’ll also learn why many glutathione supplements don’t work, what actually supports glutathione production, and how low levels can show up as fatigue, stubborn weight gain, poor recovery, and hormone symptoms. This episode is for women who feel like they’re doing everything “right” but still feel tired, inflamed, or stuck and want real clarity instead of another wellness trend. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why women over 40 are often running low on glutathione, your body’s master antioxidant - How oxidative stress silently sabotages fat loss, energy, hormones, and skin health - The surprising ways free radicals are damaging your cells (from UV rays to processed food) - Signs your body might be experiencing low glutathione or oxidative stress - Why dieting, excessive cardio, and stress can actually deplete this crucial antioxidant - Why oral glutathione supplements are a waste of money - How injectable glutathione works and why it’s worth it - Addressing concerns about GLPs + extra injections (why it’s simpler than you think) Glutathione: https://elliemd.com/product/glutathione-injection?bp=tinahaupert Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

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