Inevitably I have “the recovery” conversation with 99% of the entrepreneurs I end up working with. By trait we tend to be in go-mode all the time and as a culture we promote “go go go” but we rarely consider recovery. We’re sprinters and I like to think of recovery as “removing the parachute.” Sometimes the key isn’t running harder, it’s removing the resistance. We’ve seen great results with this protocol: WEEKS 1-4: Mon/Wed/Fri: 1ml cerbrolysin. Drives *each* of the 4 nuerotrophic factors (NGF, BDNF, VGNF, GDNF). Think overall neurochemical recovery. Cerebrolycin seems to have an intiligence to it in that for some people it provides energy, for some it’s calming - based on what you’re in need of. Tues/Thurs/Sat: Intranasal SS-31+ Noopept + Creatine (1 spray) • SS-31: dramatic increases mitochondrial activity in the brain, increases clarity (300mcg) • Noopept: increases glutamatergic activity and focus (5mg) • Creatine: clears out neural inflammation (100mcg) WEEKS 5: *Keep everything above in and layer in: Mon/Wed/Fri: 10-20mg methylene blue Tues/Thurs/Sat: • 50-100mg Modafinil (or variant) or Orexin-A • Plasmalagens • Exogenous ketone • GH peptides or low-dose GH before bed (nightly) *INTRANASAL SS-31 6ml water + 10mg SS31 = 1 nasal spray is 166mcg 1-5 sprays - more than 5 isn’t necessary, work your way up. Hope this helps!

With acute injury, we want to stimulate healing as quickly as possible - faster healing = faster total recovery. * This protocol helps with "minor" injuries/soft tissue trauma; it is NOT going to provide enough pressure to fix an actual detached tendon, fully torn muscle, etc. - KPV: 1mg (helps manage chronic inflammation via melanocyte-stimulating hormone pathways, modulating mast cell activity) - BPC-157: 1mg (supports tissue repair through actin-regulating protein signaling cascades) - TB-500: 1mg (promotes systemic repair via reactivation of developmental gene expression pathways) Combine all of these in the same insulin syringe and apply directly into the affected muscle or tendon, then follow with red light and near-infrared therapy on the area for 10–20 minutes. Do this immediately after the injury and continue for the next 2 days to accelerate full recovery.

Wes-- I just finished up on Tesa, (8 weeks). How long should I wait to start with CJC 1295 No Dac + Ipamorelin. Thanks.

does reta make sense if you are not overweight and don’t have appetite anyway? But just want to burn excess fat and look more muscular?

The way out of overwhelm and burnout starts with structure, not speed. Trying to fix it by stacking more interventions only adds noise to a system that’s already overloaded. The first—and most critical—layer is lifestyle, because how you sleep, move, and fuel your body sets the rhythm for every downstream system. Consistent circadian anchors—waking and sleeping at the same time, getting early morning light exposure, and minimizing late-night stimulation—reset the body’s internal clock. Movement becomes therapeutic when applied with intent: Zone 2 cardio restores mitochondrial density, strength training builds structural integrity, and mobility work maintains tissue quality. Recovery practices like breathwork, meditation, and HRV-guided rest reintroduce parasympathetic balance, reminding the nervous system it doesn’t need to live in constant fight-or-flight. These aren’t “basic”—they’re foundational. They are the scaffolding everything else depends on. Nutrition then supplies the raw materials to rebuild what chronic stress has broken down. Adequate protein supports neurotransmitter production and tissue repair. Magnesium, B vitamins, and trace minerals restore enzymatic function across energy pathways. Fats—especially omega-3s, odd-chain fatty acids like C15, and phospholipids such as plasmalogens—help rebuild cell membranes that have been degraded by oxidative stress. Polyphenols and plant compounds act as signaling molecules, dampening inflammation while activating pathways like NRF2 and AMPK. In certain phases, ketones or ketone esters can provide a clean fuel source, bypassing impaired glucose metabolism during recovery. Peptides can then be layered in as precision signals on top of this foundation. BPC-157 and TB4 support tissue repair and angiogenesis, creating the conditions for recovery. SS-31 (Elamipretide) stabilizes mitochondrial membranes and restores cristae integrity, directly addressing fragmentation. MOTS-c enhances metabolic flexibility through AMPK signaling, while Selank and Semax support cognitive clarity and emotional regulation under stress.