In this episode of The Victory Medical Center Podcast, host Donna Lee sits down with Pharmacist-in-Charge, Aaron Zamanian, PharmD, for an inside look at the impressive compounding pharmacy at Victory Medical Center in Austin, TX 🧪✨

Together, they break down what compounded medications are, how they’re made, and the key differences between sterile and non-sterile compounds 💊🔬. Aaron also dives into the fascinating world of peptides—how they’re created, how they work, and why they’re becoming such a powerful tool in modern medicine 🧠⚡

From GLP-1s and growth hormones to Delta Sleep, Thymosin Alpha-1, Melanotan, MPT, the Wolverine Stack, Larazotide, and more, this episode covers a wide range of innovative therapies available through VMC Pharmacy 🚀

You’ll also learn why peptides aren’t just about extending lifespan—but improving your healthspan, so you can feel better, longer 💃🏻💫

Curious to learn more? Visit victoryrejuvenate.com to explore all the cutting-edge options available—and don’t be surprised if you start saying, “There’s a peptide for that!” 😉

🎙️ Meet Your Hosts

Donna Lee, producer and host of the podcast—is a professional, national touring stand-up comedian—bringing expert insight and humor to health and wellness conversations. Donna has a distinguished and comprehensive background in the medical field, having served in key leadership roles including Practice Manager, Clinic Director, Marketing Director, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Aaron Zamanian, Pharm D, is a compounding pharmacy executive at Victory Medical Center and VMC Pharmacy, focused on peptide therapeutics. Aaron is known for his expertise in formulation strategy, regulatory compliance and clinical application of peptides in metabolic and longevity medicine.

He has memberships and affiliations with:

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Baylor Medical Center Family Practice Review
Advisory Council for Planned Parenthood
Society of Clinical Allergy
Committee for Physician’s Health and Rehabilitation
Phi Chi Medical and Service Fraternity
At Victory Medical Center, Dr. Franklin is involved with patient care in the areas of administration, family medicine, weight loss, skin care, and more.

Visit www.victoryrejuvinate.com or call them at (512) 462-DOCS (3627).

Like what you heard or want to learn more about Victory Medical Center and VMC Pharmacy? Visit www.victorymed.com
or call (512) 462-DOCS.

Serving the Austin community since 1983, Dr. William “Billy” Franklin founded Victory Medical in 1996 and has built a world-class team across multiple specialties. His expertise includes natural hormone replacement therapy, age management, workers’ compensation, sports medicine, addiction medicine, depression, allergy testing and treatment, and weight loss.

Visit Victory Medical Center and Victory Pharmacy at 4303 Victory Dr. in Austin, Texas.

Remember… be the best you can be—at VMC!

“There’s a peptide for that!”—and this episode proves it. 💥

In this episode of The Victory Medical Center Podcast, Donna Lee sits down with Founder and Medical Director, Dr. William “Billy” Franklin, to explore the ever-evolving (and seriously fascinating) world of peptides.

What exactly are peptides? How do they work? How are they used—and why are so many people seeing real results? Dr. Franklin breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense.

You’ll also hear about two powerful nasal spray peptides—Selank and Semax—designed to support cognitive function, especially as we age. If you’ve ever felt like your brain isn’t firing quite like it used to, this part is a must-listen.

And Dr. Franklin doesn’t just talk the talk—he lives it. Once sidelined by pain and forced to give up working out in his 60s, he shares how the right peptide therapy helped him get back in the gym—and even compete against guys half his age. 💪

The conversation also dives into a variety of peptides available at Victory Rejuvenate, including the buzz around GLP-1s—what they are, why they got off to a rocky start, and why they’ve become so popular today.

If you’ve been curious about peptides, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible. Turns out… the slogan might actually be true—there really is a peptide for that!

🎙️ Meet Your Hosts

Donna Lee, producer and host of the podcast—is a professional, national touring stand-up comedian—bringing expert insight and humor to health and wellness conversations. Donna has a distinguished and comprehensive background in the medical field, having served in key leadership roles including Practice Manager, Clinic Director, Marketing Director, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Dr. William Franklin is the Founder and Medical Director of Victory Medical in South Austin, Texas. A healthcare provider since 1983, he started Victory Medical in 1996 and has since built a world-class team of providers and staff in various specialties. He has special training in natural hormone replacement therapy, age management, workers’ compensation management, sports medicine, addiction medicine, depression, allergy testing and treatment, and weight loss and weight control.

Dr. Franklin earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. He also has experience as an associate clinical professor at UT Austin Nursing School and as an associate teaching faculty member at UTMB.

He has memberships and affiliations with:

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Baylor Medical Center Family Practice Review
Advisory Council for Planned Parenthood
Society of Clinical Allergy
Committee for Physician’s Health and Rehabilitation
Phi Chi Medical and Service Fraternity
At Victory Medical Center, Dr. Franklin is involved with patient care in the areas of administration, family medicine, weight loss, skin care, and more.

Visit www.victoryrejuvinate.com or call them at (512) 462-DOCS (3627).

Like what you heard or want to learn more about Victory Medical Center and VMC Pharmacy? Visit www.victorymed.com
or call (512) 462-DOCS.

Serving the Austin community since 1983, Dr. William “Billy” Franklin founded Victory Medical in 1996 and has built a world-class team across multiple specialties. His expertise includes natural hormone replacement therapy, age management, workers’ compensation, sports medicine, addiction medicine, depression, allergy testing and treatment, and weight loss.

Visit Victory Medical Center and Victory Pharmacy at 4303 Victory Dr. in Austin, Texas.

Remember… be the best you can be—at VMC!

In this week’s episode of The Victory Medical Center Podcast🎙️, Donna Lee sits down with Victory Medical’s Jude Chedville, APRN, CNS-BC to explore the fascinating world of peptides 🧬—with a special focus on thymosin alpha-1 and its powerful role in supporting the immune system 💪

They break down how this naturally occurring peptide works to enhance T-cell activity, reduce inflammation 🔥, and help the body fight chronic conditions and infections 🛡️. The conversation also dives into its potential benefits for overall wellness, recovery, and immune health 🌿

Jude shares an incredible real-life story about a patient who was overseas and feeling worse than ever 😩—but after starting thymosin alpha-1, experienced a dramatic turnaround by the very next day! 🙌✨

Curious about peptides and how they can support your health journey? Learn more about what Victory Medical and VMC Pharmacy have to offer at victoryrejuvenate.com or call 📞 (512) 462-DOCS (3627).

“There’s a peptide for that!” 😉

🎙️ Meet Your Host & Guest

Donna Lee, producer and host of the podcast—is a professional, national touring stand-up comedian—bringing expert insight and humor to health and wellness conversations. Donna has a distinguished and comprehensive background in the medical field, having served in key leadership roles including Practice Manager, Clinic Director, Marketing Director, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Jude Chedville, APRN, CNS-BC, is a board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and the founder of Victory Rejuvenate. With a background shaped by the rigors of critical care and functional medicine, Jude recognized early in her career that the conventional medical model—treating symptoms rather than systems—was failing patients dealing with fatigue, weight gain, and the profound effects of aging. Visit www.victoryrejuvinate.com or call them at (512) 462-DOCS (3627).

Like what you heard or want to learn more about Victory Medical Center and VMC Pharmacy? Visit www.victorymed.com
or call (512) 462-DOCS.

Serving the Austin community since 1983, Dr. William “Billy” Franklin founded Victory Medical in 1996 and has built a world-class team across multiple specialties. His expertise includes natural hormone replacement therapy, age management, workers’ compensation, sports medicine, addiction medicine, depression, allergy testing and treatment, and weight loss.

Visit Victory Medical Center and Victory Pharmacy at 4303 Victory Dr. in Austin, Texas.

Remember… be the best you can be—at VMC!