Ep 116: Peptides 101: What They Are, What’s Legal, and What’s Actually Worth Your Money

Join host Dr. Judith Borger in an educational and eye-opening episode of The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast: “Peptides 101: What They Are, What’s Legal, and What’s Actually Worth Your Money.” 

Beyond the Peptide Hype
Peptides are everywhere right now, from social media wellness trends to aesthetic and longevity conversations. But what exactly are peptides, how do they work, and why is there so much confusion surrounding them?

From “Glow” to “Wolverine”
Dr. Borger breaks down some of the most talked-about peptides and peptide combinations, including GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, PT-141, and GLP-1s, while exploring what we actually know about their potential benefits.

What’s Legal, What’s Regulated, and What’s Evidence-Based
This episode also takes a closer look at the evolving FDA regulatory landscape around compounded peptides and why “not on the safety watch list” does not automatically mean “FDA approved for compounding.” Dr. Borger explains the importance of understanding where your medications come from and why working with a licensed physician and legitimate compounding pharmacy matters.

Cutting Through the Noise
With peptides becoming increasingly popular online, it can be difficult to separate science from speculation. Dr. Borger helps listeners understand the difference between human clinical evidence, animal research, theoretical mechanisms, and marketing hype.

🎧 Tune in for an informative and evidence-based episode that will help you better understand peptides, the evolving regulatory landscape, and what’s actually worth paying attention to before putting anything in the syringe.

Comparison is something we all do—but in today's world of social media and constant comparison, it can quietly rob us of our joy, gratitude, and confidence.

In this episode of The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast, Dr. Judith Borger explores why our brains are wired to compare, how comparison can create a mindset of scarcity, and why measuring ourselves against others is often the fastest path to dissatisfaction.

She also shares how this shows up in aesthetic medicine, where the healthiest outcomes come from enhancing your own natural beauty—not chasing someone else's.

You'll learn practical strategies to shift your perspective, cultivate gratitude, and focus on your own growth instead of someone else's highlight reel.