"I am on a mission to show in the most positive manner just how far off a lot of these people are and to show people there's hope and to teach them how to do it without completely eradicating their health." - Dylan Gemelli

I sat down with Dylan Gemelli, a prominent figure in the fitness and biohacking industry who's transitioned from the bodybuilding world to becoming a cellular health expert. Dylan shared his incredible journey of rebuilding his life from scratch, discovering peptides and SARMs long before they became mainstream, and his personal battle with heart disease that led him to prove medical professionals wrong about what's possible. We dive deep into the world of peptides, cardiovascular health testing beyond standard panels, and why the hierarchy of health should include strategic supplementation for optimal aging. Dylan's passion for challenging medical dogma is infectious, especially his evidence that LP(a) levels can be lowered despite conventional wisdom saying otherwise.

What you'll learn:

• What peptides and SARMs are and how they differ from harmful substances like steroids

• Why standard cholesterol panels miss the most important cardiovascular risk markers

• How Dylan lowered his "unchangeable" LP(a) levels by over 230 points when doctors said it was impossible

• The hierarchy of health supplements everyone should consider, starting with creatine for women of all ages

• Why microdosing GLP-1s may be the ultimate longevity hack for improved metabolic health

• How specialized peptides can accelerate healing, improve sleep, and support cellular repair

• The truth about NAD+ supplementation and what delivery methods actually work

• Why building and maintaining muscle mass is critical as we age, especially for women

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I invite you to join me in a deep dive into why dark chocolate should be part of your fat-loss strategy—yes, you read that right! This episode reveals why bitter dark chocolate actually satisfies sweet cravings, lowers your appetite-stimulating hormones, enhances metabolism, and supports insulin sensitivity. I break down the complete fat loss picture for women in perimenopause and beyond, explaining why muscle is your metabolic superpower and how protein, fat, and fiber create the ultimate satiety trifecta. Learn about resistant starch foods that can boost fat burning by 20-30% after meals, and discover my everyday strategies for managing portions, cravings, and creating a sustainable eating approach that works specifically for your body's unique needs.

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What you’ll learn:

• Why dark chocolate supports fat loss by satisfying cravings and enhancing metabolism

• How women's metabolism differs from men's and changes during perimenopause

• The importance of protein for building muscle and supporting metabolism (0.7-1g per pound of target body weight)

• Why resistant starch foods boost fat burning by 20-30% after meals

• Strategies for managing cravings with bitter and sour foods

• How to approach restaurant dining without sabotaging your progress

• The "5 days on, 2 days at maintenance" approach for sustainable fat loss

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"Vegetable oils are oxidative stress in a bottle. And oxidative stress is the root cause of disease and death. So vegetable oils are really death in a bottle, accelerated aging in a bottle." - Dr. Cate Shanahan

I hosted family physician and medical revolutionist Dr. Cate Shanahan to unpack the science behind "seed oils" and their devastating impact on our metabolic health. What started as my own misconception about omega-6 to omega-3 ratios turned into a shocking revelation about how these industrial oils create toxic byproducts in our bodies. The "Hateful Eight" seed oils—corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed—aren't just causing inflammation; they're literally creating oxidative stress that accelerates aging and drives disease. Dr. Cate explained how eliminating these oils from her diet helped heal her own health crisis and even eliminated her lifelong sugar cravings! If you're experiencing inflammation, insulin resistance, or simply want to upgrade your energy and metabolic health, this episode reveals the simple swaps that could transform your health in just weeks.

Discover the truth about seed oils and how they may be secretly sabotaging your health with Dr. Cate Shanahan, who explains why these industrial oils create toxic byproducts in your body that accelerate aging and drive disease.

What you'll learn:

• Why seed oils are not just inflammatory but actually create toxic byproducts in our bodies

• The "Hateful Eight" seed oils to avoid in your diet and where they're hiding

• How eliminating seed oils can surprisingly reduce sugar cravings

• The connection between seed oils and insulin resistance

• Why the processing method of these oils creates harmful compounds

• How traditional fats like butter and olive oil support cellular health

• Simple swaps to remove seed oils from your diet and improve your health

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