Stop Taking Peptides Until You Watch This. (Dr. Ivan Rusilko)
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode, I sit down with a man who was instrumental in my own healing journey: the "medical shaman" himself, Dr. Ivan Rusilko. We’re diving deep into the hot topic taking over the US right now—peptides. But we aren't just talking about the surface-level trends; we're breaking down the critical difference between medical-grade and "research" peptides, and why where you source your "key" to cellular health matters more than you think.
I share the vulnerable story of my own nervous system breakdown and why I chose to ignore the recommendation for SSRIs, opting instead for a four-week protocol with Ivan that didn't just bring me back to life—it made me feel better than my original self. We also discuss his incredible work reversing "incurable" conditions, including a 96% drop in cancer markers for a Stage 4 patient and restoring the quality of life for an 85-year-old battling Parkinson’s.
From the neuroplasticity of ketamine and the "miracle grow" properties of Cerebrolysin to the spiritual "Law of Amplification," this episode is an masterclass in living an extravagant, healthy, and high-frequency life.
Sponsors:
Vibrant Wellness: Get the Hormone Zumra test to understand your body’s unique needs. Visit [vibrant-wellness.com/biohack-it].
Chapters:
[00:00] – Intro
[01:30] – The Diagnostic Puzzle: Treating the Person, Not Just the Lab
[02:45] – Case Study: The 60-Year-Old "Patient Zero"
[04:00] – The Three Tiers of Stress: Emotional, Biological, and Mental
[06:30] – Core Memories: Lessons from a Pennsylvania Hunting Trip
[10:30] – Walking the Walk: Why Your Doctor Should Look Like a Hero
[12:45] – Peptides Explained: Medical Grade vs. Research Grade
[15:50] – My Personal Crisis: Choosing Peptides Over SSRIs
[18:00] – The Truth About Ketamine: Stints vs. Perpetuity
[21:00] – Reversing Parkinson’s: Lee’s Story of Getting His Life Back
[24:00] – The EBV vs. HIV Shock: The Hidden Drain of Chronic Viruses
[26:00] – The Science of Sleep: Alpha, Delta, and REM Cycles
[28:30] – Deep Dive into Peptides: BPC-157, Cerebrolysin, and Dihexa
[34:30] – Healing Stage 4 Breast Cancer: The Polyphenol "Hat Trick"
[39:30] – The Law of Amplification: Living Life in Full Spectrum
[44:00] – The Energetics of Sex: Oxytocin, Pair Bonding, and Protection
[48:00] – The Audacity to Live: Final Thoughts on Authenticity
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In this episode, I sit down with a man who was instrumental in my own healing journey: the "medical shaman" himself, Dr. Ivan Rusilko. We’re diving deep into the hot topic taking over the US right now—peptides. But we aren't just talking about the surface-level trends; we're breaking down the critical difference between medical-grade and "research" peptides, and why where you source your "key" to cellular health matters more than you think. I share the vulnerable story of my own nervous system breakdown and why I chose to ignore the recommendation for SSRIs, opting instead for a four-week protocol with Ivan that didn't just bring me back to life—it made me feel better than my original self. We also discuss his incredible work reversing "incurable" conditions, including a 96% drop in cancer markers for a Stage 4 patient and restoring the quality of life for an 85-year-old battling Parkinson’s. From the neuroplasticity of ketamine and the "miracle grow" properties of Cerebrolysin to the spiritual "Law of Amplification," this episode is an masterclass in living an extravagant, healthy, and high-frequency life. Sponsors: Vibrant Wellness: Get the Hormone Zumra test to understand your body’s unique needs. Visit [vibrant-wellness.com/biohack-it]. Chapters: [00:00] – Intro [01:30] – The Diagnostic Puzzle: Treating the Person, Not Just the Lab [02:45] – Case Study: The 60-Year-Old "Patient Zero" [04:00] – The Three Tiers of Stress: Emotional, Biological, and Mental [06:30] – Core Memories: Lessons from a Pennsylvania Hunting Trip [10:30] – Walking the Walk: Why Your Doctor Should Look Like a Hero [12:45] – Peptides Explained: Medical Grade vs. Research Grade [15:50] – My Personal Crisis: Choosing Peptides Over SSRIs [18:00] – The Truth About Ketamine: Stints vs. Perpetuity [21:00] – Reversing Parkinson’s: Lee’s Story of Getting His Life Back [24:00] – The EBV vs. HIV Shock: The Hidden Drain of Chronic Viruses [26:00] – The Science of Sleep: Alpha, Delta, and REM Cycles [28:30] – Deep Dive into Peptides: BPC-157, Cerebrolysin, and Dihexa [34:30] – Healing Stage 4 Breast Cancer: The Polyphenol "Hat Trick" [39:30] – The Law of Amplification: Living Life in Full Spectrum [44:00] – The Energetics of Sex: Oxytocin, Pair Bonding, and Protection [48:00] – The Audacity to Live: Final Thoughts on Authenticity