In this episode of The Weaponized Body, host Dr. Ryan Hewitt dives into the controversial yet transformative world of peptides, exploring their potential to optimize metabolic health, movement, and recovery. Dr. Ryan breaks down the science behind peptides - amino acid chains that mimic the body’s natural processes - covering their applications beyond the well-known weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. From growth hormone optimizers to tissue repair and hair restoration, he shares his top five favorite peptides, drawing from personal experiments and patient case studies at Weaponized Wellness. With a focus on safety, efficacy, and the need for medical oversight, this episode demystifies peptides and their role in enhancing performance and well-being.

Dr. Ryan discusses peptides like Sermorelin and Tesamorelin for growth hormone stimulation, BPC-157 for tissue repair, semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss, and GHK-Cu for skin and hair regeneration. He emphasizes pairing peptides with lifestyle changes - exercise, nutrition, and sleep - for sustainable results, while addressing concerns like side effects and sourcing challenges. Packed with actionable insights and a downloadable email template for practitioners, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about peptides’ potential to unlock their body’s resilience. Tune in to learn how these tools can amplify your health journey when used responsibly.

• Peptide Basics: Peptides are amino acid chains that mimic natural body processes, enhancing functions like growth hormone release, appetite regulation, and tissue repair.

• Growth Hormone Peptides: Sermorelin and Tesamorelin boost growth hormone and IGF-1 for recovery, fat burning, and sleep, without suppressing natural production.

• Tissue Repair with BPC-157: This peptide accelerates healing for tendons, ligaments, and gut tissue, with promising anecdotal results despite limited FDA approval.

• Weight Loss Peptides: Semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic, Mounjaro) suppress appetite and improve insulin sensitivity, but require lifestyle changes to prevent rebound weight gain.

• Hair and Skin Regeneration: GHK-Cu, a copper-binding peptide, supports hair regrowth and skin repair, showing potential in topical and injectable forms.

“Peptides aren’t magic bullets; they’re powerful tools that, when paired with strength training, nutrition, and sleep, can unlock serious potential for your health and performance.” — Dr. Ryan Hewitt

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In this focused and energizing mindset episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt breaks down the real-world power of a morning routine; not the fluffy influencer version, but a battle-tested structure that primes your body, brain, relationships, and productivity for the day. If you've ever struggled with staying consistent in the morning or felt overwhelmed by elaborate routines that sound good online but fall apart in real life, this is the episode for you.

Dr. Ryan shares how his own routine evolved over the years from inconsistent intentions to a disciplined Core 4 system learned from Wake Up Warrior: built on the pillars of Body, Being, Balance, and Business. You'll learn how a cold plunge, breath work, 10-minute meditation, and simple family gestures like a note to his daughter are not just feel-good practices, but performance accelerators that drive results in life and leadership.

But the real secret sauce? It starts the night before. Dr. Ryan outlines why evening discipline is the gateway to consistent, winning mornings, and how sleep, screen limits, and prep rituals set the stage for execution. He also gives practical tips for those just starting out: keep it simple, start with mind and body, and most importantly, be consistent over perfect.

Whether you’re a high performer or a dad just trying to show up better each day, this episode will inspire you to take your mornings seriously, and your growth even more so.

Key Takeaways:

• Why you must win the war over the mattress to unlock consistency.
  

• How the Core 4 framework helps build long-term results in life and business.
  

• The overlooked importance of evening rituals for morning success.
  

• Why gratitude, stillness, and small service acts can shift your entire day.
  

• How to track and evolve your routine with tools that build accountability.
  

"Your morning isn’t a luxury, it’s a weapon. Win it, and you win the day." – Dr. Ryan Hewitt

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In this episode of the Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt sits down with Dr. Thomas O’Connor, widely known as the Anabolic Doc, and Andrew DeCaro, pharmaceutical expert and director of affiliate relations for the Testosterology movement. Together, they deliver a groundbreaking conversation that dismantles the myths surrounding testosterone therapy and introduces a powerful clinical framework for long-term safety and optimization.

Topics include:

• A1C and glycemic control: why metabolic dysfunction is a root cause of low T
  

• Blood pressure and cardiovascular risk: how testosterone can both help and harm
  

• Cholesterol and lipidology: the truth about LDL, statins, and coronary calcium scans
  

• Deposition disease: understanding red blood cell elevation and iron overload
  

• Screening essentials: what every man needs to check from head to toe before or during therapy
  

Dr. O’Connor’s delivery and real-life stories, including his own 35-year hormone journey, make this a must-listen for any man considering or already using testosterone. With decades of experience as a board-certified internal medicine doctor and lifter himself, O’Connor fuses science and street smarts in a way no one else can.

"You're not just taking testosterone, you're signing up for a lifetime of responsibility. Do it wrong, and you'll pay the price. Do it right, and you just might save your own life."

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