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This is your go-to space for all things health, wellness, and transformation. Hosted by Stephanie Gambetta, a passionate advocate for wellness, this podcast explores the intersection of physical health, mental well-being, and holistic living.
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What happens when the dream you’ve been chasing falls apart? In Episode 46 of the Loop Podcast, host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with Caitlin Spears to unpack a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and trusting your intuition. From growing up in a small town with big dreams inspired by America’s Next Top Model, to facing rejection that left her questioning everything, Caitlin shares the raw truth behind her journey. At her lowest point, she made a bold decision that changed her life fo...
What happens when a fitness instructor stops feeling confident in her own body? In this episode of The Loop Podcast, host welcomes Kay Vargas, a fitness instructor and wellness advocate, to share her powerful personal journey with peptide therapy and health optimization. Kay opens up about the moment she looked in the mirror and realized something needed to change. Despite working out daily and doing everything “right,” she was exhausted, struggling with confidence, and searching for answers....
“My Instagram was deleted in the middle of a family vacation… and it forced me to rethink everything about my business, my voice, and the future of the Loop community.” In this solo episode of The Loop Podcast, Stephanie Gambetta shares the emotional and unexpected experience of losing her Instagram account after months of discussing peptides and wellness online. After building a growing community around health, education, and peptide therapy, Stephanie’s account was suddenly removed, forcing...
n Episode 43 of the Loop Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Renetta Ascher Caya for an honest, unfiltered conversation about peptides, hormones, GLP-1s, aging, energy, libido, recovery, and what it really means to feel good in your 40s and beyond. What started as a friendship turned into a deep dive on navigating divorce, hormone imbalance, inflammation, autoimmune struggles, and discovering how strategic peptide use changed everything. From testosterone pellets to GLP-1s, BPC-157, NAD+, recov...
In this episode of The Loop Podcast, Stephanie welcomes strength training expert Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, who has over 30 years of experience in exercise physiology and nutrition. Holly helps women strategically use strength training and nutrition to achieve at least 70% lean muscle mass—the medical marker associated with reduced disease risk, improved metabolism, stronger bones, and better overall vitality. This conversation goes far beyond fitting into skinny jeans. It’s about building a bo...
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t lack of discipline… but lack of alignment? In this episode of the Loop Podcast, Stephanie sits down with astrologer and business coach Natalie Holbrook for a powerful conversation about reinvention, self-worth, and stepping into your next level with clarity. Natalie shares how understanding your birth chart can reveal your natural strengths, blind spots, leadership style, relationship patterns, and even how you operate in business. This isn’t about pred...
Perfectionism isn’t about high standards — it’s a psychological bid for worthiness. In this powerful episode of The Loop Podcast, host Stephanie Gambetta is joined by returning guest Dr. Sarah Sarkis, performance psychologist, to unpack the real cost of perfectionism and why so many high-functioning women feel stuck, exhausted, and never “good enough.” Together, they explore how perfectionism shows up in our health, careers, relationships, parenting, and even our wellness routines. From New Y...
A lot of people are asking: what is progressive overload training really? And more importantly, why isn’t it working for so many people? In this episode of The Loop Podcast, host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with Brad Davidson, personal trainer at The Weight Room and co-host of the podcast Your Ultimate Comeback, to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness. Progressive overload isn’t just about lifting heavier weights or doing more reps. It’s about strategically challengi...
Peptides can feel overwhelming — GLPs, mitochondria support, fat loss, muscle building, dosing, side effects — where do you even start? In this episode of the Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with Polo, peptide educator and Loop team member, for a real, no-fluff conversation about how peptides actually work and how to use them correctly. They break down: • Why peptides are not one-size-fits-all • The biggest mistakes people make with GLPs • Why “low and slow” dosing matters • How mitochondria pe...
Skin health is about so much more than what you put on your face. In this episode of the LOOP Podcast, host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with expert esthetician Joanna Young (@joannayoungskin) for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to build healthy, glowing skin that lasts. Stephanie shares her personal journey from the high-stress world of finance to discovering the connection between wellness, skin health, and longevity after a close friend’s skin cancer diagnosis change...
In this episode of The Loop Podcast, host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with Dr. Jonathan Zelken, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, for an honest, no-fluff conversation about modern plastic surgery, trust, and long-term results. Dr. Zelken shares what truly matters when choosing a plastic surgeon, why bedside manner and transparency are just as important as credentials, and how unrealistic expectations are shaping today’s aesthetics industry. They dive deep into fac...
In this special Q&A episode of the Loop Podcast, Steph is joined by her daughter Maddie for an honest, lighthearted conversation about health, wellness, business, and life. Together, they reflect on 2025 and talk about what they’re carrying into 2026, from wellness habits and mindset shifts to boundaries, family time, and personal growth. Steph also answers Maddie’s thoughtful questions about peptides, coaching, and how Loop began, breaking down complex topics in a way that feels approach...
In this episode of The Loop Podcast, Steph sits down with Dr. Zenovia Gabriel, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Zena Medical in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Gabriel shares her journey of building a dermatology and aesthetics practice from the ground up — from early challenges and big vision moments to creating a patient-first, education-driven model that blends medical dermatology, advanced aesthetics, and whole-body wellness. Together, they dive into: How to truly understan...
What happens when you eat hamburgers and fries for two straight weeks… and your weight doesn’t change? For me, it was a wake-up call about how dramatically the body responds when you finally start optimizing it from the inside out. In this episode of the LOOP Podcast, Trevor returns to dive deep into the real science and lived experience behind peptides, longevity tools, and modern wellness. Together, we break down what actually happens when you stay consistent, why the old “calories in, cal...
If you’ve ever wondered what life could feel like with more energy, more confidence, and a strong community around you… this episode is for you. In Episode 32 of the LOOP Podcast, host Stephanie Gambetta sits down with her close friend Jodie McCollum, founder of Mahjong OC (@mahjongoc) — a woman who has reinvented herself, rebuilt her energy, and created a thriving community around connection and play. Jodie opens up about how NAD, peptides, and balanced hormones helped her transform from a d...
Give yourself some grace this holiday season — and truly enjoy it. In this episode of the LOOP Podcast, Steph is joined once again by performance coach Brad Davidson to break down how to navigate the holidays without guilt, shame, or stress. Steph shares her personal mindset tools, wellness habits, and peptide hacks that keep her grounded this time of year, while Brad adds expert insight into metabolism, stress, and how to approach the holidays with a balanced perspective. You’ll learn why on...
Femininity is officially back — and we are so here for it. Lace, bows, rich textures, and over-the-knee boots are making a major comeback this season, and in this episode of the LOOP Podcast, Steph sits down with her stylist, Dina Moatazedi, for a fun, honest, and inspiring deep dive into fall fashion and personal style. Together, Steph and Dina explore how clothing is a powerful form of self-expression and how elevating your wardrobe can shift your confidence, energy, and even your mindset. ...
“Peptides changed my life — I’ll be cycling them until they bury me in the ground.” In this heartfelt solo episode, host Stephanie Gambetta opens up about her personal health journey, the lessons learned while building The Loop Podcast, and how she continues to redefine success in her 50s. Steph answers audience-submitted Q&As about wellness, mindset, motivation, parenting, and business, offering a real-life look at how she balances ambition with authenticity. You’ll hear: 💡 How st...
“I can tell if a patient is on hormone therapy just by how they look.” That’s just one of the many eye-opening insights shared by Dr. Monica Aszterbaum, MD, a leading OB-GYN and hormone expert, in this episode of The Loop Podcast with host Stephanie Gambetta. Together, they explore the fascinating and often misunderstood world of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — from pellets, creams, and injectables to how proper hormone balance impacts your energy, mood, metabolism, and longevity. Dr. Asz...
Dr. Sarah Sarkis is back! In this candid, hilarious, and deeply practical episode, Stephanie and Sarah unpack what really happens when you make big health changes—especially with peptides—and the people around you don’t love it. From partners who feel threatened to friend groups that quietly judge, they explain why even healthy change disrupts relationship homeostasis, how to set clean boundaries, and how to receive feedback without getting defensive. You’ll hear Steph’s story about taking a ...
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