In this 113th episode of the Soberhead Podcast Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD welcomes Hunter Williams.

Peptides have become one of the most talked-about topics in biohacking and longevity. But what are peptides really? Beyond GLP-1 medications, can they play a role in fat loss, mitochondrial health, sleep, circadian rhythm, injury recovery, gut health and healthy aging? In this episode of Sober Head Podcast, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu sits down with Hunter Williams to explore both the excitement and the confusion surrounding peptides.

Hunter Williams creates content around biohacking, peptides, and personal health optimization for people who want to improve their health and performance. Through his platform, he makes these topics more accessible with educational content, podcast episodes, and practical tools.

The conversation covers molecules including MOTS-c, 5-Amino-1MQ, SLU-PP-332, retatrutide, tirzepatide, VIP, DSIP, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, Cartalax, FOXO4-DRI, Klotho/KP1, spermidine and Humanin. Hunter also discusses the popular “Wolverine Stack,” why mixing multiple peptides in the same vial or syringe may be problematic, how certain peptides are being discussed for sleep and nervous system regulation, and the emerging interest in mazdutide as a newer metabolic option.

This episode is a comprehensive starting point for anyone curious about peptides but overwhelmed by online hype, unverified protocols and conflicting information. The experiences and opinions discussed in this episode are educational and do not replace qualified medical care or physician-guided treatment.

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Special thanks to T.C. Istanbul Gedik University https://www.gedik.edu.tr/en/

Hunter Williams Website: https://hunterwilliamshealth.com/About
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching

00:00-03:08 Introduction to Hunter Willimas
03:08-04:11 Hunter Williams on peptide hype, access and safety concerns
04:11-06:46 What are peptides? Understanding the body’s “software”
06:46-07:43 Endogenous vs. synthetic peptides: The example of SS-31
07:43-10:47 Alternatives to GLP-1s for fat loss: MOTS-c and 5-Amino-1MQ
10:47-13:33 From rodent studies to human use: Dosing and safety challenges
13:33-21:00 SLU-PP-332: A molecule that mimics exercise
21:00-24:25 Is it safe to mix peptides?
24:25-27:43 Splitting GLP-1 doses may reduce side effects
27:43-29:33 Tirzepatide vs. retatrutide: Which one is right for whom?
29:33-34:29 VIP peptide’s effects on jet lag, gut inflammation, and the nervous system
34:29-38:51 DSIP: Effects on deep sleep and circadian rhythm
38:51-43:56 Why is the Wolverine Stack popular, and how does it support tissue repair?
43:56-58:29 Longevity peptides: FOXO4-DRI, Klotho, spermidine and Humanin
58:29-01:03:06 New options in metabolic health: Jardiance and mazdutide
01:03:06-01:04:33 Wrap up.

*About Ayık Kafa* Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, took her studies, starting from her personal treatment experiences and continuing with her clinical psychology education, to the next level by completing her PhD focused on Addiction. Dr. Esra in Ayık Kafa podcast discusses the world’s latest technologies, protocols, products and research in the fields of Biohacking and Longevity, while sharing first-hand information and experiences about the Disease of Addiction, as well as her latest academic studies.

*About Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD* Longevilab’s founder, Dr. Esra, is a United States and internationally trained clinical psychologist and a certified addiction therapist in New York. She served as International Development Advisor on the Yale University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Advisory Board. She is the founder and supervisor of Gaziantep Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Esra is the designer and implementer of the Turkey Rehabilitation Model. Dr. Esra founded the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) in order to combat Turkey’s growing addiction problem.

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