The Nourish to Thrive Podcast

Tanya Pennington-Miller, MS
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Faith-forward, science-backed strategies for women who want more energy, less weight, and real answers. Hosted by Tanya Pennington-Miller—a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist with a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition—this podcast is for women over 35 who are tired of being dismissed, confused by their labs, and stuck in survival mode. Inside each episode, Tanya simplifies the science of metabolism, hormones, and healing while anchoring it all in truth and faith. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, stubborn weight, or just want clarity you can trust, you’re in the right place.

  1. 2d ago

    57. The Peptides Built for Healing

    If you have been dealing with an injury that won't fully resolve, gut inflammation that doesn't respond to the foundational work, or skin and hair changes that feel like they're accelerating faster than expected, this episode was built for that. These peptides don't suppress appetite or signal your pituitary — they work at the tissue level, amplifying what your body was already trying to do. In this episode, Tanya breaks down BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, GHK-Cu (the copper peptide), and the combination known as the Wolverine Stack. She covers the mechanism behind each one, the difference between injectable and oral forms and when each is appropriate, how BPC-157 and KPV address gut dysfunction from two complementary angles, and what the copper peptide does for collagen, hair, and cellular repair that goes well beyond typical skincare products. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Quicksilver Scientific BPC-157 (Oral Standalone): A liposomal nanoemulsion BPC-157 product that helps the peptide survive digestion and absorb more effectively. A good starting point for women dealing with unresolved gut issues before going the injectable route. Use my link for 10% off. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] Quicksilver Scientific BPC-157 + KPV — The Gut Repair Stack: A nanoemulsion formula combining BPC-157 and KPV for women dealing specifically with gut inflammation. BPC-157 repairs the gut lining while KPV suppresses the inflammatory signaling driving the damage. Think of one as putting out the fire and the other as rebuilding what the fire damaged. Use my link for 10% off. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] Quicksilver Scientific BPC-157 + TB-500 — The Wolverine Stack (Oral Version): A nanoemulsion formula combining BPC-157 and TB-500 for a more accessible oral option for those wanting the Wolverine Stack benefits. If you are dealing with a nagging injury, recovering from surgery, or looking to support your body's repair process between training sessions, this one brings both local and systemic healing into one formula. Use my link for 10% off. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] Quicksilver Scientific Copper Peptide Facial Serum: A topical copper peptide serum for women whose primary focus is skin elasticity, texture, and collagen support. A great entry point. Use my link for 10% off. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] Quicksilver Scientific Liposomal Copper Peptide: The liposomal version of the copper peptide for more systemic effects on collagen, hair follicle health, antioxidant activity, and nerve regeneration. Use my link for 10% off. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  2. Jul 16

    56. The Peptides That I'm Actually in Favor Of

    Most conversations about peptides start and end with Ozempic. But there is an entire category of peptides that work completely differently, and if you are a woman in midlife who is doing everything right and still not getting the results you expect from your body, this episode is for you. In this episode, Tanya covers the growth hormone releasing peptides, what they are, how they work, and why they are a fundamentally different conversation from last week's GLP-1 discussion. She breaks down the key peptides in this category including ipamorelin, CJC-1295 without DAC, Sermorelin, and Tesamorelin, explains the difference between supporting your body's own hormone production and overriding it, and shares her honest take on MK-677 and the trade-off most people skip over. This is episode two of a four-part July series called Peptides: What You Need to Know. Next week in Episode 57, Tanya moves into the healing and repair peptides including BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu, the copper peptide. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DNA Reset for Fat Loss Academy: Tanya's 12-week program using functional lab work and DNA testing to identify the root cause of weight loss resistance and hormonal imbalance. Enrollment opens early 2027. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  3. Jul 9

    55. GLP-1 Peptides: The Real Story

    You have probably watched someone in your life lose significant weight in the last year or two. And when you asked how, the answer was probably a peptide. Then you found yourself asking, "Should I be looking into this for myself?" That question is exactly what this episode is for. In this episode, Tanya breaks down the GLP-1 class of peptides, what they are, how they work, and what most conversations about them leave out. She covers the full medication landscape including semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide, the real concerns around gut motility and muscle loss, what research shows about weight regain after stopping, and her honest position on when these tools may be appropriate and what they do not address. This is episode one of a four-part July series called Peptides: What You Need to Know. Next week in Episode 56, Tanya moves into a completely different part of the peptide world: the growth hormone releasing peptides that work by supporting the body's own production rather than overriding appetite. Mentioned in This Episode Digestive Enzymes: Tanya's go-to digestive enzyme recommendation for women on GLP-1 peptides.  🔗 [CLICK HERE] DNA Reset for Fat Loss Academy: Tanya's 12-week program using functional lab work and DNA testing to identify the root cause of weight loss resistance and hormonal imbalance. Enrollment opens early 2027.  🔗 [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  4. Jul 2

    54. Q&A Peptides, Fasting, and What Your Labs Are Missing

    You sent in questions, and the same four kept coming up again and again. Which tells Tanya that for every woman who wrote in, there are many more quietly asking the same things, wondering about the medications flooding their feeds, the fasting approach that might be working against them, and the lab results that say normal when nothing about how they feel is normal. In this episode, Tanya answers her community's most-asked questions, covering GLP-1 receptor agonists and the trade-offs most conversations leave out, the one supplement she recommends for women in perimenopause and menopause, why intermittent fasting without the right foundation can increase cortisol burden in women with shifting hormones, and what is missing from the standard lab panel when results say normal and the body says otherwise. This is the first Q&A episode on the Nourish to Thrive podcast and a bridge into an in-depth July series on peptides. If these questions have been circling in your mind, this is a grounding place to start. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Femmenessence Pro by Symphony Natural Health: Tanya's top supplement recommendation for women in perimenopause and menopause. The collection includes three formulas based on where you are in your hormonal transition. Use her link to shop the collection and receive 10% off your order.  🔗 [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  5. Jun 25

    53. What Your Wearable Isn't Telling You

    Have you ever woken up feeling rested, checked your sleep score, and suddenly felt tired? There is actually a name for that. It's called orthosomnia, and it's more common than you might think. In this final episode of the June sleep metrics series, Tanya breaks down what consumer wearables actually measure well, where they fall significantly short, and how to use your data as one input among several rather than the final word on your health. She covers the real limitations of sleep stage detection, why HRV trends matter more than single-night readings, and how to stop letting a number on a screen override what your body is already telling you. This is the series closer, and it ties together everything covered in episodes one through three on HRV, sleep architecture, and circadian rhythm. A practical, grounding finish to a month of deep teaching. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Oura Ring: Track your circadian patterns, HRV, sleep stages, and more. Create a free profile through my link and receive 10% off: 🔗 [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  6. Jun 18

    52. Circadian Rhythm: Your Most Powerful Health Tool

    Have you heard that a week of camping can completely reset your circadian rhythm? It's not just a wellness myth. There is real research behind it, and what it reveals about how your body was designed to function is worth paying attention to. In this episode, Tanya breaks down what your circadian rhythm actually is and why it controls far more than just your sleep schedule, including your cortisol, your metabolism, your hormone balance, and your energy throughout the day. She covers why modern life consistently disrupts this system, why women over 35 are especially vulnerable to circadian disruption, and what you can realistically do to bring your body clock back into alignment without moving into the woods. This is episode three of a four-part June series on sleep metrics. Each episode builds on the last, and this one connects the dots between everything covered so far. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Oura Ring: Track your circadian patterns, HRV, sleep stages, and more. Create a free profile through my link and receive 10% off: 🔗 [CLICK HERE] Luminette 3 Light Therapy Glasses: My favorite tool for morning light exposure, especially during dark winter months. Save 15% here: 🔗 [CLICK HERE] Blue Light Blocking Glasses: For evenings when you can't step away from screens. Save 10% here: 🔗 [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  7. Jun 11

    51. Light, Deep, and REM: What Your Sleep Data Is Really Telling You

    Getting seven or eight hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? The problem might not be how long you're sleeping. It might be what your body is actually doing during those hours. In this episode, Tanya breaks down the three stages of sleep, light, deep, and REM, what each one is doing for your body, what optimal looks like, and what it means when your data shows you're falling short. She covers the specific reasons women over 35 lose deep sleep and REM, including the roles of progesterone, blood sugar instability, and cortisol diurnal rhythm, and what you can start addressing right away. This is episode two of a four-part June series on sleep metrics. If you haven't listened to episode one on HRV yet, start there. The two episodes build directly on each other. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Oura Ring: Track your sleep stages, HRV, and more. Create a free profile through my link and receive 10% off. [CLICK HERE] Magnesium Glycinate and Glycine: My favorite combination for supporting deeper, more restorative sleep. Create a free profile through my link and receive 10% off. [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

  8. Jun 4

    50. HRV: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Improve It

    Most women who are tracking their HRV are reading that number like a grade on a test. High is good, low is bad. But that's not what HRV is actually measuring, and it's not how it was designed to be used. In this episode, Tanya breaks down what heart rate variability really is, what it reveals about your nervous system, and why a low HRV isn't a punishment. It's a communication. She covers the connection between HRV and the two branches of your autonomic nervous system, what drives low HRV in women over 35 specifically, including hormones, cortisol rhythm, and blood sugar, and what you can actually do to support it over time. This is episode one of a four-part June series on sleep metrics. Each episode builds on the last, giving you a clear and practical framework for understanding what your body is telling you through the data your wearable is already collecting. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Oura Ring: If you're interested in tracking your HRV and sleep metrics, you can create a free profile through my link and receive 10% off an Oura Ring. 🔗 [Click here] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.

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Faith-forward, science-backed strategies for women who want more energy, less weight, and real answers. Hosted by Tanya Pennington-Miller—a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist with a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition—this podcast is for women over 35 who are tired of being dismissed, confused by their labs, and stuck in survival mode. Inside each episode, Tanya simplifies the science of metabolism, hormones, and healing while anchoring it all in truth and faith. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, stubborn weight, or just want clarity you can trust, you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Tanya Pennington-Miller, MS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
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