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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 27 MIN

Ep 134 Why Women Over 40 Are Exhausted: Mitochondria, Metabolism & Real Energy

from Thriving in Midlife

Welcome to "Thriving in Midlife" The Women’s Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40. This is your trusted space to cut through the noise, ditch the overwhelm, and finally feel extraordinary in your body, mind, and life. Are you ready to stop pushing through life and start living it with intention, energy, and ease? Then let's get started. I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, who is delighted to be your guide to vitality. In this episode, Dr. Heidi and I are diving into a topic that I know so many of you have been asking about: energy. Whether you feel like you're running on empty or you just want to go from an eight to a ten on your energy scale, we are breaking down the secret sauce your body needs. We're talking about those tiny structures inside you called mitochondria, why you aren't lazy even if you feel exhausted, and how we can flip the switch to create a positive feedback loop in our health. Key Highlights: ➡️ Why feeling tired in your late 30s, 40s, and 50s is often a systemic change rather than a character flaw. ➡️ What mitochondria actually do and why healthy ones equal better energy. ➡️ Simple formula involving food and oxygen that your body uses to produce ATP. ➡️ Why our mitochondria become less efficient as we age and how hormonal shifts play a role. ➡️ The difference between the negative energy loop and the positive feedback loop we want to achieve. ➡️ The modern habit that silently interferes with how your body creates energy. ➡️ Why moving your body is essential to triggering your energy switches, even when you're tired. ➡️ How stress regulation and giving yourself grace can unclog your mitochondrial signals. Key Takeaways: "Mitochondria affect your muscles, your sleep, your brain, your gut… it's the missing secret sauce to energy." - Kellie Lupsha "Laughter, joy, meditation, being around friends that we love, socialization... this is key for a healthy mitochondria." - Dr. Heidi *TAKE THE FREE ~ DISCOVER YOUR MIDLIFE HEALTH BLUEPRINT***** >>> Click Here <<< 1️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN’S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! A Functional Medicine, Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results**. 👉 ****Join us Here 2️⃣ I can’t stop talking about P84 - It is the Masterpiece of all gut healing. Finally no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and fitting better in those jeans! Yes, it is a simple system to mix in water and it regulates, repairs and restores ALL aspects of your gut. Say goodbye to multiple digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented food; P84 is here to officially heal our guts. “All disease starts in the gut” …Hippocrates. Check it out and order here “The Healthy Edge” 3️⃣ My #1 Health Hack** I Never Go Without. This is my go-to EVERYDAY for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity.** Discover the Healthy Glow Stack! 4️⃣ Lastly, if you’d like to Book a $37 Coaching Session with me, Grab it today - The best time to start is TODAY Book Now! Connect with me on: Facebook: @‌kellie.lupsha⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@kellielupsha TikTok: ⁠⁠@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: @‌kellielupsha⁠⁠ Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Dr. Heidi on: Facebook: ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/heidihealthnd/ Website: ⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW!

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