EPISODE 53: How Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again in Midlife with Kathy Wieliczko

Welcome back to Peptides for Women podcast!

In this episode, I'm joined by Kathy Wieliczko, a nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of healthcare experience who turned her own menopause struggles into a mission to help women thrive in midlife.

After entering menopause at 46 and being dismissed by her doctor, Kathy took matters into her own hands. Today, she's built a community of more than 125,000 women by sharing practical, honest advice about hormone replacement therapy, peptides, body composition, collagen, and healthy aging, without the fluff.

In this conversation, we dive into what actually helped Kathy lose weight, regain her energy, improve her libido, and feel like herself again after menopause.

In this episode, we cover:

• Kathy's personal menopause story and why being dismissed by her doctor changed everything

• How hormone replacement therapy transformed her mood, energy, and libido

• The surprising collagen supplement that completely eliminated her chronic knee pain

• How microdosing GLP-1 peptides can support inflammation, metabolism, and sustainable weight loss

• Why hormone optimization may improve GLP-1 outcomes for women

• The importance of working with peptide-literate practitioners and avoiding research-grade peptides

• Kathy's favorite peptide stack, including GLP-1s, MOTS-c, BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and topical peptide skincare

• The role of testosterone, PT-141, and other peptide therapies in supporting female libido and intimacy

• Kathy's advice for women who feel like they've "lost themselves" during menopause

Connect with Kathy Wieliczko!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinspo/?hl=en

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always speak with your licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication or treatment plan.