Decoded Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation
Host: Bizzie Gold
Guest: Dylan Gemelli
Episode: Prison, Peptides, and the Myth of Living Forever
Date: November 6, 2025

Overview

This episode explores the world of biohacking, hormone optimization, and peptide therapy through the personal journey and expertise of Dylan Gemelli. From his fall into addiction, a stint in prison, to rebuilding his life and becoming a major voice in the longevity and anti-aging space, Dylan discusses overcoming hardship, breaking old behavioral patterns, and questioning the status quo. The conversation challenges the myth of living forever, investigates the science (and hype) around peptides, and encourages listeners to claim full agency over their health.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Dylan’s Life Story: From Prison to Peptide Expert

[00:08–05:41]

• Dylan recounts his descent from collegiate athlete and model to addiction and a 15-year prison sentence.
• Post-release, lived with his parents and threw himself into health research—bodybuilding, hormones, and eventually the world of peptides/SARMs.
• Built a hugely successful YouTube channel, two times shut down for pushing boundaries, forcing his resilience and reinvention.
• His mission: blending faith, science, and practical knowledge to empower people to discern truth in a world of misinformation.
• Quote: “What I figured out that I was put here to do was really, in two ways, save people. One, bring God and faith into their life... and secondly, teaching them how to overcome, like you, misconceptions, misguidances, and give accurate information on how to really take care of ourselves the right way.” (09:10, Dylan)

Is Human Immortality Possible? Spiritual and Scientific Perspectives

[09:32–12:31]

• Bizzie and Dylan discuss whether extending human life indefinitely is possible or even desirable, considering biblical and scientific limitations.
• "No, we cannot live forever on Earth. We can eternally. I don’t care if you don’t like that scientifically or not. It’s a simple fact. That’s what the Bible says and that’s what I’m rolling with." (10:36, Dylan)
• They touch on the necessity of a “stop sequence” in biology, noting the dangers of unending growth or uncontrolled stem cell activity.
• Both acknowledge deep philosophical limits in the biohacking/longevity movement.

Real Advances in Longevity and Anti-Aging

[13:03–16:25]

• “You’re trying to not just add years to your life, but life to your years.” (13:03, Dylan)
• Discussion about current therapies: testosterone replacement, peptide therapy, NAD (and the critical point that you must use a precursor, e.g., NMN), diet, environmental toxins, stress.
• Misconceptions and mis-marketing are rampant; “People don’t like to be told what they need to hear—they just want to be told what they want to hear.”
• Emphasis on the simple, foundational health behaviors: proper sleep, stress management, and the mind-body connection.

Mind-Body Connection & Breaking Behavioral Patterns

[16:25–23:44]

• Deep dive into the physiological impacts of chronic stress and negative thought patterns—correlations with autoimmune disease, Parkinson’s, weight gain.
• Bizzie: “Everything falls downstream from our perception of reality…” (16:25)
• “I struggled with stress and anxiety for a very long time... You can create a problem. And when you do that, you can throw yourself into a health scare.” (19:03, Dylan)
• They discuss the inherent “thumbprint of God” in scientific complexity, and encourage listeners (of all belief systems) to reconcile science and spirit when seeking health truths.

The Traps & False Narratives Around Peptides

[30:09–37:44]

• Peptides often misunderstood or demonized; conflated with big pharma weight loss drugs (e.g., Ozempic). Dylan and Bizzie clarify:
  • Most peptides are antagonistic to the big pharma model, facing regulatory and supply chain challenges because of lack of patentability/profit for pharma companies.
  • "That is the complete polar opposite. There is such a lack of understanding on a GLP1s and B relating those to any other peptides because they're completely different concepts." (34:07, Dylan)
• Peptides are more than weight loss: they address gut health, mitochondrial resilience, inflammation, healing, and more.
• Proper dosing, cycling, and sourcing are critical—one-size-fits-all does not work.

Peptide Protocols, Best Practices, and Sourcing

[37:44–59:28]

• Overview of popular peptides: MOTS-c (mitochondrial health, exercise mimetic), BPC-157 (healing, gut), KPV (gut), GHK-Cu (skin, collagen), CMAX & Selank (cognition, anxiety), and more.
  • “My favorite peptide in existence… Tessa Morlin—growth hormone releasing hormone with really good fat loss abilities without sacrificing lean muscle.” (57:27, Dylan)
• Microdosing is best for GLP-1s (like Tirzepatide) to avoid cognitive and metabolic side effects.
• Sourcing:
  • Underground market dominated by Chinese production; most “brands” are relabeled, same source.
  • Trusted US-based supplier: Umbrella Labs.
    • “Millions of dollars on machinery to make their own stuff to do everything right. They had a testing facility... I was blown away.” (52:43, Dylan)
    • Use code DYLAN for discounts.
• Dosing education: Dylan is building comprehensive “cheat sheets” for peptides at dylangemelli.com.

Facing Online Hate & Staying Authentic

[26:44–30:09]

• Both host and guest share stories of being “canceled,” targeted, or attacked by the public for their stances.
• Emphasis on truth-seeking, refusing to “sell out,” and never catering the message just to be liked.
• “I am an arbiter of truth at this point. I have one motive and one motive only: simply do what I’m being told to do, and that’s what I’m compelled to do anymore.” (28:57, Dylan)

Navigating Testing, Labs, and True Functional Medicine

[60:09–68:25]

• State of medical industry: over-reliance on poor testing, “idiopathic” diagnoses, quick fixes.
• Recommended essential panels:
  • Advanced cholesterol (ApoB, lp(a), particle size)
  • Heavy metals/toxins
  • Comprehensive bloodwork (& accurate inflammation assessment, e.g., hs-CRP)
  • Mitochondrial function tests
  • Genova (stool/parasite testing); recommend “Worm Girl” Kim Rogers for parasite education and guidance
• “Idiopathic means you just didn’t look hard enough.” (61:04, Dylan)
• Listeners must take personal responsibility for continued health investigation.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “Your brain is wired for deception. But here's the truth. Patterns can be broken, the code can be rewritten. Once you hear the truth, you can't go back.” – Bizzie [00:40]
• “No, we cannot live forever on Earth. We can eternally... That's what the Bible says and that's what I'm rolling with.” – Dylan [10:36]
• “You're trying to not just add years to your life, but life to your years.” – Dylan [13:03]
• “If this is off, it doesn’t matter what I fix here” (pointing to mind/body connection) – Dylan [15:40]
• “Everything falls downstream from our perception of reality.” – Bizzie [16:25]
• “If they can literally make a Louis Vuitton bag look as real as they can, why are you going to trust their COA?” – Dylan [52:43]
• “Idiopathic means you just didn’t look hard enough.” – Dylan [61:04]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Dylan's story and introduction to wellness/longevity: [00:08–05:41]
• On whether we’re meant to live forever (faith meets science): [09:32–12:31]
• Biological vs. perceived limits to longevity: [13:03–16:25]
• Mind-body connection and neurocognitive funnel: [16:25–23:44]
• Facing cancellation and online hate: [26:44–30:09]
• Peptide therapy—truth vs. myths, GLP-1s, and sourcing: [30:09–40:11, deep dive 49:27–59:28]
• Best practices for dosing, cycling, choosing and sourcing peptides: [37:44–59:28]
• Functional medicine, essential lab tests, “idiopathic” disease: [60:09–68:25]
• Parasites, drainage, and the role of personalized cleansing: [66:23–68:25]

Resources & Where to Find More

• Dylan’s podcast (Apple, Spotify), website: dylangemelli.com
• Peptide “cheat sheets” and protocols: dylangemelli.com (expected live with episode)
• Trusted underground peptide supplier: Umbrella Labs — code DYLAN for discounts
• Instagram: @dylangemelli
• Parasite resource: Kim Rogers (“The Worm Girl”)
• Lab partner recommendations and in-depth test panels available via Dylan’s site.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a candid, practical, and unfiltered breakdown of current anti-aging and biohacking realities, with special emphasis on the importance of self-reinvention and personal responsibility. The truth—whether scientific, spiritual, or practical—may be uncomfortable but is essential for authentic healing and growth.

“Once you hear the truth, you can’t go back.” – Bizzie [End]