Peptalk: Peptides Unpacked
Peptides are revolutionizing modern medicine—but the science can feel overwhelming. That's where we come in.
Join Dr. Kylie Burton, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Jessica Briecke, Functional Nutritionist and Licensed Massage Therapist, as they demystify peptide therapy with clarity, compassion, and real-world insight. Whether you're curious about peptides for your own health journey or you're a practitioner looking to expand your toolkit, this limited series breaks down complex science into actionable understanding.
Inside this limited series podcast, we explore:
- What peptides are and how they can support your health goals
- Real stories from people who've experienced peptide therapy
- How to navigate peptide options safely and make informed decisions
- How practitioners can confidently integrate peptides into their practice
- Creating sustainable income streams through peptide therapy services
This podcast is designed for the curious health optimizer, the wellness practitioner ready to level up, and anyone who believes healing should be both cutting-edge and grounded in fundamentals.
Ready to explore advanced peptide therapy? Get started at drkylieburton.com
Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new health protocol. Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke are affiliates and may receive compensation for referrals. Individual results may vary.
Episodes
73 episodes
BONUS: How To Build Recurring Income With Safe Telehealth Peptides
Interested in the Business of Peptides? This episode is for you.Peptides keep getting louder online, but the business side is where people get confused fast, especially when safety, regulations, and “gray market” sourcing are in the mix....
#59 Do Oral Peptides Actually Work + Dr. Kylie's Experience Starting the Injections
Your gut doesn’t know the difference between a peptide and a piece of chicken breast, and that one sentence changes how you should think about “oral peptides” forever. We’re Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke, and we’re unpacking what...
BONUS: Mary Kay Built a Business Model with No Ceiling and No Limits. Why?
This is a business episode, not a science one — and it starts with a woman most people only know for a pink Cadillac. Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Brickie tell the story of Mary Kay Ash: 25 years in corporate sales, passed over for a pro...
#58 Inside the FDA Hearing — We Were the ONLY Company to Show Up in DC to Fight for Peptides
In early July, the FDA held a major hearing near Washington, DC, addressing the regulatory status of a group of compounded peptides — and Jessica was there. In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke break down what actually happened...
#57 Reclaiming Desire, Rebuilding Connection: Jen's experience on PT-141 and Marriage
Sexual wellness and libido are often treated as taboo topics — something couples quietly struggle with instead of talking about, and often something one partner mistakenly internalizes as their own fault. In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and J...
#56 Unlearning the Standard of Care: Dr. Joelle Osias (a Gynecologist) Makes the Case for Peptides and Root-Cause Healing
Why do so many patients — not just those with endometriosis — end up cycling through specialists, labs, and prescriptions without ever getting a real answer? In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Brickie sit down with gynecologist and w...
#55 Better Sleep, More Energy, Stronger Bones: The Gentle Peptide For Menopausal Women
Sermorelin has a half-life of just 10 to 12 minutes — so how does something that leaves your system that fast do anything at all? That's the question Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Brickie open with in this episode, using it as the jumping-off po...
#54 Callie's Miracle: An Unexpected Path to Pregnancy
Callie Isley is 36, lives in Texas, and spent five years trying to become a mother — multiple fertility evaluations, IUIs, and a looming $25,000 IVF bill — before her story took an unexpected turn. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Kylie Bur...
#53 The Peptide Combo For Beat-Up Bodies: The Wolverine Stack
The peptide world is full of hype, half-truths, and confusing acronyms, so we’re slowing down and getting specific about two names that keep showing up: BPC-157 and TB-500. Ready to understand BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound) in ...
#52 For GLP-1 Skeptics (and Lovers): They do Much More than Assist with Weight Loss
Why do GLP-1 peptides keep showing up in places like heart health, kidney function, inflammation, sleep apnea, joint pain, cravings, and even long-range conversations about aging? Yet, most people believe they only have a positive impact on wei...
#51 Understanding Menopause and How HRT Can Help with Crystal (an NP)
Why are we talking about Hormone Replacement Therapy on a Peptide Podcast? Well, peptides and hormones go great together and now, you have access to BOTH with our telemedicine company. The topic is needed too. 80% of women show up t...
BONUS: You Don't Have to Be an Expert — Tanya Proves Anyone Can Do This
What if you didn't need a certification, a finished weight loss journey, or even a full understanding of peptides to build a thriving business around them? Tanya from Sydney, Montana is proof that all you really need is a source, a system, and ...
BONUS: How A Second Home Became Possible Without More Office Hours
Ready to make money when you leave the office? This isn't just a dream for Jessica anymore. It's reality. Peptides get talked about like a trend, but what we really want is lasting change: more energy, more options, and a life that ...
#50 What The July FDA Hearing Could Mean For Compounded Peptides
The internet loves a scary headline, and “peptides placed in category two” might be the most misunderstood one yet. We’re Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke, and we’re slowing the noise down to explain what’s actually happening with the FDA’s...
#49 Peptides Cause Cancer? Jen's Oncologist Was the One Who Recommended Them.
A teratoma on her ovary. Then Hashimoto's. Then breast cancer. When it rains, it pours — and for Jen Gifford Wersland, it absolutely did.In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke sit down with Jen, a breast cancer survivor wh...
#48 Migraines for 35 Years — Gone for Now 7 Months. What Finally Gave Amy Relief?
What if the migraines you've managed your entire life weren't just about triggers — but about what your body was never making in the first place?In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke sit down with Amy Cassles, a health-co...
#47 Want Glowing, Youthful Skin? Tanya and Jen Have Recommendations
Everyone wants glowing skin. But what if the serum, the cream, and the collagen powder aren't the problem — and neither is your skincare routine?In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and Jessica Briecke sit down with Jen Gifford Wersland and...
#46 The Tanning Peptide With A Surprise Side Effect
The “Barbie peptide” might be the most misleading nickname in wellness. We’re talking about Melanotan-2 and yes, it can deepen pigmentation, but the real conversation is about skin biology, UV protection, and what it means to make a decision wi...
#45 Peptides On the Menu - What Will You Start With Or Add Next?
Cheaper peptides might look tempting, but if you don’t know what you’re getting or you don’t have the right clinical support, you’re gambling with your health. There's many reasons why we recommend ordering through out telehealth pl...
BONUS: How Telemedicine Peptides Change A Wellness Practice with Brooke
Peptides are changing patient outcomes, but the real shift might be how they change the business side of wellness. We sit down with Brooke Breitbach, a chiropractor turned functional medicine practitioner, to unpack what happens when you stop c...
BONUS: Do It Scared and Step Into the Unknown — We'll Be Right There With You
What happens when two women who've never met in person — but have been friends for six years over Zoom — finally get in the same room? Honest conversation. Raw confession. And a whole lot of clarity.In this episode, Dr. Kylie Burton and ...
#44 The Ripped Guy at the Gym Has a Secret — Steve Smith on Peptides and Beating the Odds
What does it look like to spend your entire life fighting a body that attacks itself — and win?Steve was diagnosed with dermatomyositis at 11 years old. It's a rare autoimmune disease where the immune system turns on its own muscle fiber...
#43 Running on Empty for 25 Years — Heidi Swapp on Injuries, Grief, and Refusing to Age Like Her Mother
What do you do when you've spent 25 years running on four hours of sleep, Diet Coke, and sheer willpower — and your body finally hands you the bill?Heidi Swapp built a household name in the creative industry running a very successful scr...
#42 Here’s Why KLOW Works Only When Formulated Right
People hear “KLOW stack” and think it’s just a trendy peptide combo. We see something more important: a chemistry and safety problem that decides whether you get real healing benefits or you waste money injecting unstable compounds.
#41 If Peptides Were a Color What Color Would They Be - With Laurie
Color can calm you down, sharpen your focus, or make you feel safe, and it’s happening whether you notice it or not. We bring that hidden lever into the open with color expert and author Laurie Moore. Ready for something fun? We ask...