Mike Force Podcast: "New Protocol for an Improved Life" w/ Longevity Farms

Host: Mike Glover
Guests: Mike & Joe ("Longevity Farms")
Date: January 14, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the science, personal stories, and clinical applications of peptides, NAD protocols, and functional supplementation from the minds behind Longevity Farms and Rejuvenate. Host Mike Glover and his guests (Joe and Mike, the Longevity Farms brothers) discuss their journey from first responders and medical educators to pioneers in the practical use of targeted supplementation and peptide therapy for recovery, mental health, anti-aging, and brain optimization. The conversation covers the failures of the conventional healthcare/pharma model, actionable biohacking strategies, and how to personalize protocols for optimal health.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Origins and Motivation: Longevity Farms Story

• Joe introduces Mike ([04:24]):

  • Mike’s background as a nurse and SimpleNursing founder, reaching and educating thousands.
  • Their father’s background as a Marine/law enforcement officer ingrained a lifestyle of fitness and supplementation.
  • Motivation: Wanting a supplement protocol they could trust for their aging parents and themselves as first responders.

• Frustration with “Big Pharma” ([06:16]):

  • Mike describes systemic issues: “Healthcare at its core is a broken system. They keep people sick so that you can keep people on subscriptions, keep on coming back.”
  • Peptides and personalized medicine are posited as ways to actually heal, not just manage symptoms.

2. What is NAD and Why is it Crucial?

• Bioavailability Myths ([01:26], [01:34]):

  • NAD IVs are popular but may not be the most effective; oral precursors (NMN, resveratrol) have better long-term impact.
  • Mike cites Dr. David Sinclair’s studies: “It’s better to give your body building blocks, specifically NMN, resveratrol, and then that together… gets inside the cell way better.” ([01:51])

• Anecdotal Experience:

  • Mike and Joe both describe giving “Ageless Cocktail” (NAD, NMN, resveratrol, creatine, and TMG) to their parents with noticeable improvements in vitality.
  • Host Mike Glover reports dramatic boosts in post-injury recovery and cognitive clarity (see below).

3. Peptides 101: The Next Level of Healing

• Why Peptides? ([12:45], [19:07]):

  • Peptides act as ‘repair signals’ for the body instead of merely masking symptoms.
  • NMN and resveratrol increase NAD; peptides like MOTS-c, Tesamorelin, and Retatrutide target fat loss, muscle building, and brain health.

• Critique of Mainstream “Fat Loss” Peptides ([16:57]):

  • Semaglutide/Ozempic:
    • “It eats everything. Muscle, fat… kind of leaves you looking like a wet dog. You know, someone has like an Ozempic face.” — Joe ([17:44])
    • Emphasizes loss of muscle mass and long-term risks.
  • Retatrutide:
    • “Red or two Tide is a three agonist… eating fat, preserving lean muscle, lowering your insulin, lowering inflammation… It’s increasing your longevity and bettering your health.” — Joe ([18:02])

4. Mental Health, Brain Health & TBI Recovery

• Personal Stories:

  • Host Mike and guest Mike share experience with TBI, ADHD, depression, and brain fog.
  • Mike: “If you have anxiety, it'll sometimes always lead to depression… small little damage points which leads to dementia… since we have a TBI… you will eventually get dementia.” ([10:08])

• Peptide Protocol for Cognitive Repair ([43:10]):

  • Key Peptides: CMAX, C-LINK, PE-22, and DSIP for sleep.
  • New Delivery: Development of nasal spray peptides to make it more accessible (no needles, higher brain bioavailability).

• Notable Case Study:

  • Joe shares a story of a Parkinson’s patient (“…no more cane. He has a video of his father doing a box jump… speaking clearly.”) ([41:41])

• Sustainability & Cycling ([49:02]):

  • “The best way… is almost like, when are you gonna be done brushing your teeth? Or showering? …To get yourself up to baseline, it’ll probably only take about a two month cycle on a brain peptide. Most peptides… go in about a six to eight week cycle, and then usually always you’re going to be taking at least one to two months off.” — Mike ([49:02])

5. Protocol Personalization & Education

• Simple, Direct Protocols:

  • The value is not just the supplement, but knowing what to take, when, and for what need ([09:16], [13:35]).
  • Example: Mike’s recovery protocol after back surgeries and TBI (Retatrutide, NAD, MOTS-c, Tesamorelin).
  • Every protocol designed with individualized goals (see [15:35] and [65:44]) — “We’ll build a custom made peptide protocol plan to help them meet their goals.” — Joe

• Transparency:

  • All their peptides are third-party tested for 99% purity, certificates available to customers.
  • “I don’t know of any peptide companies that are currently doing that. Maybe there are, but I don’t know of any. So that’s our standard.” — Joe ([37:23])

6. Supplements for Cognitive & Physical Health

• Ageless Cocktail ([21:08], [24:24]):

  • Inspired by leading voices in the biohacking/longevity space (Sinclair, Rhonda Patrick, Greenfield, Huberman, Asprey, etc.).
  • High doses of lion’s mane & functional mushrooms, reishi, chaga, cacao flavonoids, colostrum — all included for maximum observed bioactivity.
  • “If there’s only one thing you would take in the morning, it would be lion’s mane in your coffee, just like I gave you right now.” — Mike ([33:15])

• Host’s Testimonial:

  • “I have never felt better in my entire life than being on that protocol. And I could tell… There’s a distinct difference between being on the protocol, feeling healthy…” ([15:35])
  • “I’ll do mineral and I do Ageless Cocktail… I actually feel like I don’t need the coffee. And the coffee is just a benefit. But it’s not just my body… it’s my brain.” ([20:52])

7. Peptide Logistics & Best Practices

• Proper Storage/Reconstitution:

  • “Never put them [peptides] in the refrigerator door because those micro movements of opening and closing are going to damage it.” ([54:41])
  • Pro tip: Pre-load syringes for the week to ensure compliance (“Just grab it and go.” — Joe [55:41])

• Testing & Regulation:

  • While some tests for NAD exist, most peptides’ effects are felt subjectively and via bloodwork for related markers (e.g., A1c for insulin). ([36:03]-[36:56])
  • FDA and merchant services reluctant to support peptides due to conflict with pharma-profit models. ([40:51])

8. Psychedelics & Brain Repair

• Psilocybin for PTSD, Depression, and Perspective ([58:52]-[64:18]):

  • Mike and Joe both endorse microdosing for neuroplasticity and trauma recovery, sharing their own and their father’s positive transformations (“He started just very subtle… thinking thoughts that he hadn’t thought of… started connecting with me on different stories of how… proud of me…” — Mike, [61:51])
  • Protocol:
    • After brain repair with peptides, microdose psilocybin for 10 weeks (5 days on, 2 off, 75–150mg/day).
    • Integrate meditation (Vipassana) for long term “software” (mind) restructuring.

• Quote:

  • “If there’s anything your listeners can do, if they are suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety, even ADHD, it’s just fixing the hardware first and then fix your software.” ([62:52])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Pharma Failings:

  • “Healthcare at its core is a broken system. They keep people sick so that you can keep people on subscriptions, keep on coming back.” — Mike ([06:16])

• On NAD Sensation:

  • “NAD is the longevity molecule in any living species… anything that’s moving or has function or energy is basically powered by NAD. It’s like a little battery… imagine just getting lightning bolts of energy into your body…” — Mike ([03:06]-[03:42])

• On Ozempic and Muscle Loss:

  • “It eats everything. Muscle, fat… kind of leaves you looking like a wet dog.” — Joe ([17:44])

• On Complete Protocols:

  • “Most of the space is just doing… you’re selling a protein powder, you go online, you buy the protein and you don’t get any protocols.” — Mike Glover ([08:17])

• On Brain Health:

  • “If you can rebuild those receptors on the cellular level, which is exactly what C Link CMAX does, then obviously you’re going to be more happier, you’re going to have more energy and more motivation, more drive…” — Mike ([44:44])

• On Sustainment:

  • “It’s almost like when are you going to be done brushing your teeth?” — Mike ([49:02])

• On Microdosing Psychedelics:

  • “It reshapes the brain… Imagine that big muddy moat you’re trying to get out of. Imagine you have bulldozers that just level it and you put a… racetrack on top of it. That’s what psilocybin does.” — Mike ([59:01])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:07 — TMG & NAD in Ageless Cocktail; GI effects and clinical dosing
• 01:26 — IV vs. oral NAD effectiveness
• 04:24 — Joe introduces Mike & SimpleNursing origin story
• 06:16 — Big Pharma critique and drive to create real solutions
• 13:35 — Mike Glover’s personalized protocol for TBI & post-surgery recovery
• 16:57 — Ozempic/GLP-1 peptides criticism, muscle preservation with Retatrutide
• 21:08 — Supplementation approach for cognitive focus (Lion’s Mane, Ageless Cocktail)
• 33:05 — Morning protocol for energy, motivation, brain clarity
• 43:10 — Parkinson’s case study, brain peptides (CMAX, C-LINK, PE-22) and nasal spray delivery
• 49:02 — Peptide cycling for sustainment
• 54:41 — Peptide storage and ‘meal prepping’ for compliance
• 58:52 — Psilocybin, microdosing, trauma/PTSD recovery, and neuroplasticity
• 64:18 — Meditation as “software repair,” synergy with peptides and psychedelics
• 65:44 — Joe offers custom protocol and ongoing support to listeners

Conclusion & Call to Action

• Mike Glover shares he’ll be posting his exact protocol in the episode description, available for listeners to reference and adapt.
• Joe and Mike (Longevity Farms) reiterate their passion for helping others, offer custom protocols, and promise transparency (show notes/email for contact).
• All listeners are encouraged to consider a holistic approach — repair the “hardware” (brain/body) with peptides and supplementation, then address “software” (thoughts/mindset) with meditation and breathwork.

Listener Offer

For listeners:

• Custom peptide protocols and supplements via Longevity Farms/Rejuvenate websites.
• Use code MG10 for discounts.

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