Podcast | Medicine or Marketing? The Truth About HRT, GLP-1s, and Peptides with Dr. Robin Berzin
Mar 12, 2026
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In this episode, Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health and a leading voice in functional medicine, offers a clear framework for navigating today's overwhelming wellness landscape. From GLP-1s and HRT to peptides and psychedelic therapy, they cut through the noise to answer one question: Is this right for me?
- Who's actually a good candidate for GLP-1s (and the DEXA scan step most people skip)
- HRT and testosterone for women in perimenopause: what the latest research says
- Peptides, CGMs, and microbiome tests (clinical utility vs. hype)
- Psychedelic therapy and ketamine: how to find trustworthy care
- Cold therapy, fasting, and biohacking protocols through a female lens
Check out Dr. Robin Berzin's upcoming Body Lab: A Female Healthspan Immersion Retreat.
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