July Radio Recap: My Story, Peptide Truths, and What’s New at GlowCo
If you tuned into last month’s Networking Arizona, you probably heard me sharing my story, my passion for helping people, and a few things you might not expect from a medspa owner. If you missed it, here’s the recap — because some things are too important (or too funny) not to share.
My Journey: From Patient to Practitioner
I’ve been a nurse for 20 years and a nurse practitioner for several more. But my real education came from living it — carrying extra weight my whole life, loving food (thanks to a grandma who made sure plates were clean!), and watching my dad’s health decline from obesity-related complications.
During the show, I shared how my own health wake-up call started: “When my own blood pressure started going up and I started getting swelling, I went to the doctor and I started some weight loss medication and I’ve lost a hundred pounds this year… I feel so much better. I feel like I didn’t know how I could feel this way.”
That transformation is also how GlowCo began. As I explained on air, "That's how I started GlowCo Med Spa and Wellness… I started falling in love with helping them get to where I am and where I want to be because I'm not done. And it's always going to be a journey."
Why Relationships Come First
One of the things I emphasized in the interview is that personal connection comes before everything else. “The one thing I don’t ever want to do is lose me in all of this. Because I really pride building a relationship with my clients and being personal and learning about their life and going on their journey with them.”
That means I ask questions, I listen, and sometimes our “15-minute” telehealth turns into a longer conversation — because real care doesn’t happen on a timer.
Peptides: The Truth You Need to Hear
Peptides are one of the hottest topics in wellness right now — and for good reason. They can support weight loss, boost energy, help with recovery, improve skin health, and more. But like everything in medicine, quality matters.
On the show, I issued an important warning: “There’s companies out there that are selling peptides and marketing them, and they’re not for human consumption. And it says that on the bottle… they spent months on this research grade peptide and didn’t get results. So then they come to me and we start talking it through and I give them the real deal, the good stuff, and they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, I feel so much better.’”
Here’s a quick breakdown of what we covered:
- Weight loss peptides — help regulate appetite and support fat loss.
- NAD+ — often called the “reverse aging” peptide.
- Biotin injections — for hair, skin, and nails (we call it the “Glow Shot”).
- Performance & recovery blends — for athletes and active lifestyles.
Looking at the Whole Picture
Weight gain isn’t always about food choices. Hormone imbalances, inflammation, and other health issues can make it nearly impossible to lose weight until they’re addressed.
As I put it during the conversation, “I found a lot of people don’t feel heard. They’re not feeling heard by their primary care or their doctor, they’re dismissed. And so functional medicine is really becoming very big… sometimes you can’t get your weight off because your hormone levels are off.”
What’s New at GlowCo
We also talked about something I’m really excited to offer: the “Vamp” facial — microneedling combined with salmon DNA serum (yes, you read that right). As I explained, “It’s salmon DNA… underneath you’re building the collagen from the microneedling, but on top, I’m pushing that collagen in also. And so some of the before and afters are pretty cool. I want to do it to myself.”
Plus, with our upcoming move into a new Queen Creek space, we’ll have even more room for new treatments and services.
Your Next Step
Whether you're curious about peptides, struggling with stubborn weight, or just want to feel more like yourself again, GlowCo is here to make it simple, safe, and personal. No mills. No gimmicks. Just real relationships and real results.
You can book a free consultation — in person or via telehealth — and we’ll figure it out together.GlowCo Medspa & Wellness
📍 Gilbert, AZ (serving all of Arizona via telehealth)
📞 (480) 770-2633
🌐 glowcowellness.com