The Kris Gethin Podcast

In this episode, Kris Gethin discusses the science and practical application of peptides like the Wolverine stack, GHKCU, TB 500, and others for tissue repair, skin health, gut integrity, and injury recovery. Whether you're an athlete or interested in longevity, learn how these peptides support regeneration and how to approach their use responsibly.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction to peptides and tissue repair strategies
00:27 - Kris on authenticity and setup behind the scenes
0:54 - Overview of the Wolverine stack (BPC 157 + TB 500)
1:24 - Benefits of peptides for skin, ligaments, gut, and recovery
1:51 - Deep dive into the glow stack (GHKCU for skin, hair, tissue)
2:17 - The CLO stack (inflammation and gut health, KPV)
2:47 - Understanding nerve impingement and inflammation support
3:15 - The tissue support pathway and target tissues
4:14 - Effects of training, aging, and lifestyle on tissue repair
5:42 - Why peptide stacks are popular for faster recovery
6:09 - How peptides support weak links in connective tissue
7:04 - BPC 157: mechanisms, benefits, and healing processes
7:32 - Tendon repair, fibroblast activity, and the importance of movement
8:56 - TB 500's systemic role in cell migration and wound healing
13:36 - GHKCU's role in skin, collagen, elastin, and anti-aging
15:02 - Skin health, aging factors, and topical applications
16:00 - Supporting scalp and hair health with peptides and lifestyle
17:25 - The KPV peptide and inflammation control in the CLO stack
19:17 - Using peptides during injury and rehab for real-world results
20:40 - Avoiding reckless peptide use and the importance of supporting factors
21:38 - Combining peptides with diet, amino acids, and sleep for optimal repair
22:35 - The impact of blood sugar control, muscle, and aging
23:34 - The importance of hormonal health and blood work before peptides
24:03 - Sourcing quality peptides: purity, sterility, and brand trust
25:26 - Layers of repair strategy: signals, substrates, load/load management
26:25 - Supporting hair, scalp, and skin with peptides, diet, and diagnostics
27:21 - Gut health and lab testing for comprehensive recovery
28:11 - Disciplinary lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and environment for best results
29:10 - Kris' resources and community at biohackedaf.com for education and support
RESOURCES
Nova Prime Labs – High-quality peptides tested for purity and sterility
Biohacked AF – Education, courses, community for peptide and biohacking insights
CONNECT
Kris Gethin: Instagram

In this episode I discuss the science and potential of the peptide epitalon in anti-aging, focusing on its effects on circadian rhythms, telomere length, and cellular health. I emphasize a disciplined, holistic approach to longevity and clarifies the current scientific understanding and limitations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Epitalon and Anti-Aging
01:20 Understanding Epitalon's Mechanisms
03:41 Telomere Biology and Aging
05:54 Oxidative Stress and Anti-Aging
07:48 Practical Applications of Epitalon
10:15 Integrating Epitalon into a Longevity Strategy
12:11 MOTC: A Complementary Peptide
14:04 Mapping Anti-Aging Strategies
15:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources
My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/
Epitalon research papers - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12705294/
Telomerase activation studies - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26227894/
Mitochondrial peptides and aging - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31964494/
Preferred Pep Products
www.novaprimelabs.com

**Join my new platform where I have Peptide courses, article and a community where we talk about all things peptides and longevity: www.biohackedaf.com**

In this episode of The Kris Gethin podcast, Kris discusses the alarming decline in men's testosterone levels and fertility due to environmental factors, particularly focusing on endocrine disruptors found in plastics, food packaging, personal care products, and more. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how these chemicals affect male health and offers practical advice on reducing exposure to these harmful substances. Kris also highlights the role of lifestyle choices, such as sleep and alcohol consumption, in maintaining hormonal balance and overall well-being.
What's discussed: 
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Upcoming Events 
01:20 The Chemical War on Men: An Overview 
05:31 Endocrine Disruptors and Their Impact on Male Health 
10:19 Food Packaging and Its Hidden Dangers 
15:06 Personal Care Products and Hormonal Health 
18:58 Water Quality: Tap vs. Bottled 
20:52 Microplastics and Their Effects on Reproductive Health 
23:40 The Importance of Sleep and Lifestyle Choices 
29:48 Alcohol, Cannabis, and Their Impact on Testosterone 
32:34 Environmental Factors: Air Pollution and Pesticides 
35:56 Practical Steps to Reduce Chemical Exposure
This episode is packed with actionable advice alongside the science, so whether you're looking to optimise your health or simply understand what's working against you, this is essential listening.
Find more from Kris:
Website: www.krisgethin.com  
Instagram: @krisgethin 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/krisgethin
Resources Referenced in This Episode:
Red Light Therapy
Brand: Red Light Rising
Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/
Code: GETHIN5
Air Filter 
Brand: Jaspr
Link: https://jaspr.co/
Code: KRIS
Infrared Sauna
Brand: Heal with Heat
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 800-317-5070
Website:  www.HealwithHeat.com
EMF Blocking Clothing and Gear 
Brand: Defender Shield
Link: https://defendershield.com/
Code: KRISGETHIN
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris
Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) www.unmatchedsupps.com

Most people believe that mental toughness is built in extreme moments, in war zones, in crisis, in rock bottom. But what this conversation reveals is that it is actually built in the smallest decisions of the most ordinary days, and that every time you negotiate with discomfort, skip the hard thing, and choose the easier path, you are not resting. You are rehearsing surrender.
In this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast, I sit down with Paul Rees for a conversation that will stay with you long after you finish listening and completely change how you think about the challenges you face every single day. Walk away understanding that the soft life being sold to you right now is not comfort. It is the slow erosion of everything that makes you capable of handling what actually matters.
Paul Rees is a decorated British Army veteran who served five operational tours including Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Iraq, holds a Master's degree in counterterrorism from St. Andrews University, and is a 1988 Taekwondo world champion and third dan black belt. He spent years operating as a counter-terrorism expert in Libya under a bounty placed on his head by Muammar Gaddafi, surviving captivity, torture, and circumstances that most people will never come close to imagining, making him one of the most uniquely qualified people alive to speak about what the human mind is capable of enduring and rebuilding from.
What's discussed: 
(28:32) A voice told him to get out of the vehicle seconds before a RPG went through the seat he was sitting in.

(35:04) What actually keeps your mind from breaking when your body has nothing left.

(46:39) How he escaped captivity with one arm destroyed, weeks of torture behind him, and nothing but an AK and a decision.

(48:37) Why the men who survive the unsurvivable all have one thing in common and how to build it before you need it.

(53:11) Why comfort is not rest. It is rehearsed surrender. And why that matters more than most people realize.

(01:02:44) Why your body will quit long before your mind ever will and what that means for every hard thing you are avoiding right now.

(01:09:24) What gratitude actually looks like when you have genuinely had nothing and how that reframes every complaint you have ever made.

Listen to this episode of The Kris Gethin Podcast and walk away with a completely different relationship to the discomfort, the hard mornings, the boring meals, and the challenges you have been negotiating with, because after hearing what Paul Rees has been through and rebuilt from, none of those things are ever going to feel the same again.
 
Find more from Kris:
Website: www.krisgethin.com  
Instagram: @krisgethin 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/krisgethin
2 Shred: www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred 

Find more about Paul Rees:

Instagram: @the_rebel_reverend/ 
 
Resources Referenced in This Episode:
Red Light Therapy
Brand: Red Light Rising
Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/
Code: GETHIN5
Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)
Collagen

BPC-157

TB-500

GHK-Cu

KPV

Cartilax

Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

Vesugen

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris
Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) www.unmatchedsupps.com

Most men over 40 think that slowing down, losing muscle, and gaining fat is just what aging does to them. But I am 52 with a biological age of 20, and I am here to tell you that age is not your problem. The excuses, the poor sleep, the sloppy programming, and the blind faith in stimulants and shortcuts are. 
In this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast, I break down the exact training, nutrition, sleep, supplementation, and recovery principles that have allowed me to outperform most men half my age. Walk away from this episode finally understanding what is actually keeping you stuck, what to fix first, and what it genuinely takes to build muscle, stay lean, and perform at your best after 40.
What's Discussed:
(3:26) The real reasons men fall off after 40 and none of them are biological.
(4:45) Four focused sessions versus six sloppy ones and which one actually builds muscle.
(6:19) Cardio and muscle after 40 and what the research actually says about concurrent training.
(11:35) How much protein you actually need per meal to maximize muscle protein synthesis after 40.
(16:13) One night of bad sleep reduces testosterone by 24% and muscle protein synthesis by 18%.
(25:31) Creatine after 40 and its growing role in both muscle and cognitive performance.
(27:27) Paraxanthine versus caffeine and what actually happens when you make the switch.
(32:00) Peptides, hormones, and when advanced therapies are actually earned
 Listen to this episode of the Kris Gethin Podcast and finally understand what is actually standing between you and the best version of yourself after 40. Because it was never your age.
 
Find more from Kris:
Website: www.krisgethin.com/  
Instagram: @krisgethin/ 
Youtube: www.youtube.com/krisgethin
2 Shred: www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred  
Resources Referenced in This Episode:
Red Light Therapy
Brand: Red Light Rising
Link: https://redlightrising.co.uk/
Code: GETHIN5
Lumaflex, click here and use Code: KRISGETHIN (10% off)
Collagen

BPC-157

TB-500

GHK-Cu

KPV

Cartilax

Sigma / Bio Cartilage / Nova Cartilage

Vesugen

 
Thank you to our sponsors:
Biostack: NAD + Cell Shield from Biostack Labs https://biostacklabs.com/kris
Unmatched Supps: Natural pre workout, recovery, and hydration support (KGC10 for 10% off) ​​www.unmatchedsupps.com