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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 16 MIN

Ep 136 Who’s Robbing Your Energy? Stress, Boundaries & Fatigue in Midlife Women

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 talking about something that doesn’t always show up on a lab test but absolutely impacts your health, your relationships. We spend so much time focusing on food, workouts, and sleep, yet we rarely stop to ask how the people in our lives are affecting our energy. We unpack the subtle ways certain dynamics can quietly drain you, how to recognize when your battery is being depleted, and how to create healthier boundaries so you can protect your vitality.Key Highlights: ➡️ How to recognize if a person or group is robbing your energy through poor patterns or boundaries. ➡️ Why you don't always need to end a relationship to protect your peace, but rather limit exposure. ➡️ How constant complaining and gloom from others can reduce your own vitality and inspiration. ➡️ How emotional tension from relationships can trick your body into feeling under attack, affecting stress and sleep. ➡️ How aging and hormone changes can make us less numb and more aware of where our energy is going. ➡️ How natural caregivers often please too many people and leave their own batteries drained. ➡️ Why moving on from a group isn't egotistical, but rather a sign of personal progression. ➡️ Why introducing diversity and new habits into partnerships can prevent energy ruts. Key Takeaways: “There are people around you in our lives… that are draining your energy that you don't really realize… you can decide how much time I'm going to spend with that person.”- Kellie Lupsha “Energy doesn’t just disappear. It leaks… Awareness creates choice. Choice restores power. Power restores energy.”- 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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