The Health Rebellion Podcast

Peptides Explained: What They Are, Why They Blew Up, and What the FDA Is Reconsidering

Peptides are everywhere right now—from wellness clinics and social media influencers to mainstream healthcare conversations and FDA headlines. But what exactly are peptides, and why is everyone talking about them? In this episode of The Health Rebellion, Elizabeth breaks down the science behind peptides in plain English. Learn what peptides are, how they work in the body, and the most popular peptides patients are asking about, including BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and GLP-1 medications. She also dives into the latest FDA updates, why certain peptides were restricted in the first place, concerns about safety and compounding, and what the recent push to reconsider peptide regulations could mean for patients and providers. Whether you're curious about recovery, longevity, metabolism, injury healing, or simply trying to separate fact from fiction, this episode will help you understand the rapidly evolving world of peptide therapy. ✔️ What peptides actually are ✔️ The most popular peptides and their proposed uses ✔️ FDA-approved peptides vs. wellness peptides ✔️ Why some peptides were restricted ✔️ The latest FDA and RFK Jr. updates ✔️ What patients should know before considering peptide therapy Because when it comes to your health, education should come before trends. #TheHealthRebellion #Peptides #HormoneHealth #Longevity #FunctionalMedicine #FDA #WellnessMedicine #GLP1 #LuxHealth

What labs am I missing?

You’ve been told your labs are “normal”… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, or stuck. In this episode of The Health Rebellion, Elizabeth breaks down the labs most providers don’t run — and why they matter. From thyroid panels beyond TSH to insulin resistance, cortisol patterns, and hormone imbalances, you’ll learn what your body may actually be trying to tell you. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overlooked, or like something is off despite “normal” results — this episode will change how you look at your health www.luxhealth.care

Is it your hormones…or just stress?

In this episode of The Health Rebellion, I’m unpacking the hormone chaos that chronic stress leaves behind — and how it’s often ignored in conventional medicine. If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress” when your body is clearly screaming for help, this one’s for you. We’ll dive into: • How the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis works • Why cortisol affects blood sugar, weight, and energy • The real impact of under-eating on stress and metabolism • How stress disrupts progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones • What labs you actually need (and what most providers miss) Whether you’re feeling burned out, anxious, moody, or just plain off — this episode gives you a map to understand why, and what to do next.

WTF is Wrong with Healthcare-And Why I’m Done Playing Nice.

In this first episode of The Health Rebellion, I’m breaking down exactly why I started this podcast — and why I’m done sugarcoating what’s wrong with modern medicine. From 7-minute visits to being told “you’re fine” when you know you’re not — I’ve lived it. I’ve watched my own thyroid symptoms be dismissed for years… and I’ve seen patient after patient walk into my clinic in tears, saying “You’re my last hope.” We’re talking real root causes — not band-aid solutions. We’re talking hormones, mood, burnout, ADHD, gut health… and the brutal truth about what conventional care gets dead wrong. I’m Elizabeth Martell — dual-certified Nurse Practitioner, founder of Lux Health, and rebel with a cause. If you’ve ever felt ignored, misdiagnosed, or overmedicated — you’re not crazy. You’re in the right place. Subscribe now — and let’s go from sick care… to self care.

Welcome to The Health Rebellion

In this trailer, host Elizabeth Martell, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC and founder of Lux Health, shares why she’s done watching patients suffer under broken healthcare—and what The Health Rebellion is here to fix. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told you’re “fine” when you’re not, this is your place.