Health optimization has become one of the loudest conversations online — and also one of the most confusing. Peptides. Supplements. Red light therapy. Cold plunges. Nervous system regulation. Everyone has a protocol, and everyone claims theirs is the answer. But almost nobody slows down long enough to ask the deeper questions: Why does something actually work? Who does it work for? And what happens when optimization becomes disconnected from recovery, resilience, and internal regulation? In this episode of Decoded, I sit down with strength innovator and systems thinker Chris Duffin to unpack the real science behind peptides — from mitochondrial health and metabolic regulation to brain repair, injury recovery, and longevity. Chris has spent over two decades working at the intersection of biomechanics, cellular biology, and performance optimization. From designing equipment used by professional sports teams to pioneering peptide protocols long before they became mainstream, his work focuses on one question: What are human beings actually capable of when the conditions are right? We break down: What peptides actually are and how they work in the body Why mitochondrial health may be the root driver of many diseases The difference between optimization and performance destruction The hidden connection between trauma, resilience, and high performance Why most biohacking conversations miss the real fundamentals The future of cellular medicine and human potential It’s a systems-level discussion about biology, stress, recovery, and the tools that may shape the next era of human health. Resource Links 🔗 My Peptide Supplier: https://elliemd.com/bizziegold 🔗 Find out your Brain Pattern Type: https://predictivemind.io/ 🔗 Learn about Rapid Emotional Rewiring: https://breakmethod.com/ 🔗 Grab a Copy of Your Brain is a Filthy Liar: https://www.amazon.com/YOUR-BRAIN-FILTHY-LIAR-Self-Deception/dp/1967424284/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ELGKGNZ5FPKS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DleVUmck5ON1y-BstzVB6n2XBeqeDk7_LBe3Uk6hByw.qW_oqCPoyZW9BI5SzJgi1E0iy1ywvPdumGdiwuwKyqc&dib_tag=se&keywords=your+brain+is+a+filthy+liar&qid=1773420117&sprefix=your+brain+is+fil%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1 🔗 The Only Sauna I Recommend: https://www.healingsauna.com/bizzie?rfsn=8731070.5183d1 (Use CODE: BGHEAL for $200OFF + Free Shipping)