Thriving in Midlife

Kellie Lupsha

Thriving in Midlife is an empowering, no-fluff podcast for health-conscious women over 40 who are navigating hormones, fatigue, weight gain, and the emotional shifts of midlife. Hosted by Kellie Lupsha, a 30-year wellness expert and mom of four now entering menopause, this show delivers clarity, real-life strategies, and functional medicine wisdom so you can feel vibrant, focused, and in control again. If you’re feeling burned out, stuck in shiny-object cycles, or overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this podcast meets you where you are with expert insights, grounded guidance, and stories that inspire real-life integration. Whether you’re facing hormone changes, low energy, brain fog, or a loss of purpose, each episode is designed to help you simplify your wellness and reconnect to what matters most. With decades of experience helping women heal at the root, Kellie alongside weekly guest Dr. Heidi Iratcabal, a naturopath and certified functional medicine clinician they pulls back the curtain on what really works to help you feel better, live longer, and thrive with ease and flow. What you’ll hear: Weekly deep dives into hormone health, metabolism, energy, and longevity Real conversations and stories that make midlife wellness feel doable Functional medicine insights and practical tips you can apply today If you’re asking: How can I balance my hormones naturally without the overwhelm? Why am I so exhausted, and what can I do to feel like myself again? Is it really possible to lose weight or get strong after 40? How do I stay focused on my health goals without burning out? This is the podcast for when you’re ready to feel extraordinary in your skin again with simplicity, confidence, and energy to fuel your next chapter. 🎯 Start by taking the FREE Midlife Health Blueprint Quiz to discover what your body needs now: Midlife Health Quiz >>> https://quiz.kellielupshawellness.com/quiz-home

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 180 ENERGY Part II: Muscle Is Your Energy Bank: The Blood Sugar and Metabolism Connection After 40

    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 Part One, we talked about your responsibility to generate energy through rest, boundaries, nervous system support, and intentional choices. Now, in Part Two, we’re going deeper into what is happening inside your body at a biological and cellular level. Kellie breaks down three key areas that influence how your body creates, stores, and uses energy: blood sugar, muscle, and mitochondria. If you want more energy, better metabolic health, and a stronger body for your future self, this conversation gives you practical areas to start focusing on today. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why blood sugar is more than a disease-prevention conversation and how it affects your daily energy, fuel, and metabolic health.How your first meal of the day can influence your blood sugar throughout the day, including why prioritizing protein and healthy fats matters.Why muscle is your energy bank and an organ of longevity, especially as women naturally lose muscle as they age.How strength training can help protect and build your muscle reserve, and why you don't need hours in the gym to make it count.What your mitochondria have to do with your energy at the cellular level and why protecting your cellular environment matters. Key TakeawaysBlood sugar regulation isn't just about preventing future health problems. It plays a role in how you feel and function every day. Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won’t Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50. My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Outro with Music Basic Podcast Intro with Music

  2. 3d ago

    Ep.179 ENERGY Part I: You Are Your Own Energy Drain: How to Reclaim Your Energy in Midlife

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. I’m your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I’m excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being. If your energy feels depleted, you're constantly doing, or you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, this episode is for you. In this special episode, Kellie revisits the topic of personal energy and explains why rest is one of the most important keys to restoring and sustaining your energy. As we move from summer into fall, it's a perfect time to check in with yourself and ask: Where is my energy going? Your energy is valuable. Think of it as both a luxury and an expense. You only have so much, so becoming intentional about where, how, and with whom you spend it can make a powerful difference in how you feel and function. Kellie also shares a personal story about a day when she chose to listen to her body instead of filling her time with more things to do. From sleeping an extra hour and 45 minutes to leisurely drinking coffee, walking, spending time with her dogs, relaxing in her sauna, and intentionally preparing a nourishing meal, she experienced what it truly means to rest and recharge. Key Highlights➡️ Why rest is different from sleep and why your body needs intentional periods of doing nothing ➡️ How society has conditioned women to associate busyness and productivity with success ➡️ Why overcommitment can quickly deplete your energy and leave you burned out ➡️ How every “yes” means saying “no” to something else ➡️ Why indecision and decision fatigue quietly drain your mental bandwidth ➡️ How emotional stress and physical stress both require energy from your body Key Takeaways“Energy as a luxury. Energy as an expense.” "Recovery is just as important as performance, if not more.” Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won’t Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50. My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Outro with Music Basic Podcast Intro with Music

  3. Sep 8

    Ep 178 Part II: "The Brain Protocol" What Actually Protects You

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. I’m your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I’m excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being. Did you know that the lifestyle choices you make during midlife may play an important role in protecting your brain as you age? In this episode, Kellie dives into Part 2 of our conversation on menopause, estrogen, and the Alzheimer’s brain, focusing on the practical strategies that can help support brain health during perimenopause and menopause. As estrogen declines, supporting your brain becomes about more than hormones alone. Strength training, quality sleep, nutrition, stress management, metabolic health, and the timing of hormone therapy can all become important pieces of your brain health strategy. Kellie breaks down the brain protection protocol and explains how you can simplify your approach so you know exactly what to keep doing, modify, change, or add to support your brain and become the CEO of your health. What You’ll Learn*Discover how muscle contraction can stimulate the release of irisin and support BDNF, a key factor involved in brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive function. *Learn why getting enough hours of sleep isn't the whole story and how deep sleep and the glymphatic system support the brain's natural repair and waste-clearance processes. *Explore what emerging research suggests about starting hormone therapy around the menopause transition and why the timing of estrogen exposure may matter for long-term brain health. *Learn how the MIND diet combines beneficial elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, emphasizing foods such as leafy greens, berries, nuts, olive oil, and fish while limiting foods that may negatively impact cardiovascular and brain health. *Understand how chronic stress, disrupted sleep, skipped meals, and excessive high-intensity exercise can contribute to elevated cortisol and why creating more calm and recovery in your life is an important part of your brain health strategy. Key TakeawaysStrength training is brain training. Building and maintaining muscle can support important pathways involved in brain health.Quality deep sleep matters. Your brain needs restorative sleep to repair and clear metabolic waste.Midlife is an important opportunity. Your exercise, sleep, nutrition, metabolic health, stress, and hormone strategies can all become part of a proactive approach to brain health. Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won’t Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50. My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Outro with Music Basic Podcast Intro with Music

  4. Sep 1

    Ep. 177 Part I: Menopause, Estrogen & the Alzheimer's Brain

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. I’m your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I’m excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being. Did you know that changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease can begin in the brain 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear? In this episode, Kellie explores the powerful connection between menopause, estrogen, brain health, cognitive function, and Alzheimer’s risk in women. Menopause is often viewed primarily as a reproductive transition, but estrogen plays important roles in the brain. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may experience changes such as brain fog, anxiety, insomnia, memory concerns, and difficulty finding words. Kellie breaks down why these symptoms deserve attention and why supporting your brain and metabolic health during midlife can be an important part of healthy aging. What You’ll Learn *Why menopause can impact brain health Understand why declining estrogen is connected to changes in brain structure, energy production, cognition, and neurological function. *Four ways estrogen supports the brain Learn how estrogen supports mitochondrial function, helps regulate amyloid pathways, supports antioxidant defenses, and helps maintain white matter integrity. *The connection between estrogen and oxidative stress Discover how estrogen influences the body's natural antioxidant defenses, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), and why oxidative stress matters for brain health. *Why genetics are not necessarily your destiny Explore the role of the APOE gene and why understanding genetic risk can create awareness and encourage proactive lifestyle choices. *Why your brain health strategy should start now Learn why your 30s, 40s, and 50s can be important years to focus on metabolic health, exercise, nutrition, sleep, hormones, and other factors that support healthy aging. Key TakeawaysBrain health matters long before an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.Menopause is more than a reproductive transition. It can also involve significant neurological changes.Estrogen has important functions in the brain beyond fertility and reproduction.Supporting mitochondrial health and the body's natural antioxidant defenses may be important components of brain health. Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won’t Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50. My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Outro with Music Basic Podcast Intro with Music

  5. Aug 25

    Ep 176 European Travel tips, surprises good and bad on our cruise to Greece

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. I’m your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I’m excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being. In this episode of Thriving in Midlife, Kellie takes you behind the scenes of her recent trip abroad, sharing the highs, the hiccups, the unexpected moments, and the lessons she brought home with her. From Athens and the Greek islands to Turkey and London, this wasn't just a vacation. It became a reminder of how important it is to create a life that gives you the freedom to travel, experience new places, spend time with family, and still keep your work and business moving forward. Key Highlights: How to prepare your body for long-haul travelTips for sleeping on an overnight flightWays to minimize jet lag when arriving in a new time zoneKellie's favorite travel wellness essentialsHighlights from Athens, Greece, Crete, Rhodes, Turkey, and LondonHow to handle unexpected changes while travelingA powerful lesson about resilience, independence, and parentingWhy listening to your body matters during stressful seasonsHow AI and automation can create more freedom in your businessWhy building a business should ultimately support the life you want to liveThe importance of making time for adventure, family, connection, and joy Key Takeaways: Travel isn't always perfect. Plans change. Flights are exhausting. Weather gets in the way. Unexpected things happen. But there's still so much beauty in being willing to experience it all. Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won’t Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50. My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: Basic Podcast Intro with Music 2026 Outro with Music

  6. Aug 18

    Ep 175: A New Path to Metabolic Health, Energy & Natural Weight Loss

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. I’m your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I’m excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being. In this episode, we’re exploring how you can take a more proactive approach to your health and support your body’s natural ability to function at its best. We’ll dive into personal experiences, clinical research, and real-life success stories surrounding a groundbreaking approach designed to support metabolic health, energy, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Key HighlightsWhy our bodies may need additional support as we move through the aging processHow important metabolic markers such as glucose, insulin, and cholesterol can influence weight management, energy, and cognitive healthReal-life stories of people who experienced improvements in sleep, energy, cravings, and laboratory markersThe science behind a patent-pending two-part system designed to support metabolic healthTools and supplements that may complement this approach by supporting brain health, fat metabolism, and cellular function KeyTakeaways:Your body already has incredible systems designed to support health and balance. The goal is to understand how to support those natural pathways so your body can do what it was designed to do. “You need to allow your body to work. Turn on these pathways, proteins, hormones so it can do its job.” - Kellie Lupsha 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Dr. Heidi on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Website: scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: Basic Podcast Intro with Music 2026 Outro with Music

  7. Aug 11

    Ep 174 Brain Health in Midlife: What Walking Speed Reveals About Longevity

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. If you've followed me for any amount of time, you already know that brain health is my jam. And if you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, protecting your brain shouldn't be something you think about later. It needs to be part of your health strategy today. In this episode, we're going beyond puzzles and Sudoku to explore what you can actually do every day to support your brain, reduce your risk of cognitive decline, and build the physical capacity you want to carry with you into your 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. From cardiovascular exercise and BDNF to walking speed, strength, power, and nervous system regulation, Kellie breaks down why the way you move today may have a profound impact on how you age tomorrow. And here's the surprising part: your walking speed may be telling you more about your longevity and brain health than you realize. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ➡️ Why women in perimenopause and menopause need a proactive brain health strategy. ➡️ How estrogen decline during menopause can impact brain health. ➡️ What BDNF is and why it's essential for brain health. ➡️ Why walking speed is connected to longevity and cognitive health. ➡️ Why strength and power training are important for maintaining mobility as you age. ➡️ How intentional movement, stress management, and daily habits can help support long-term brain health. Key Takeaways: 💛 Don't let genetics become an excuse. Your genes may be your map, but your lifestyle can influence how that map plays out. 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11 A Functional 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 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ - our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟 The Healthy Edge Stack: I can't stop talking about P84. It is the masterpiece of gut healing. Finally, no more bloating, gassiness, feeling pregnant after meals, and struggling to feel comfortable in your clothes. P84 helps regulate, repair, and restore your gut so you can experience true digestive wellness. Check it out: The Healthy Edge. 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow Stack I Never Go Without. This is my go-to every day for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Protandim NRF2 & Activated Liquid Collagen. Discover The Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Dr. Heidi on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Website: scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: Basic Podcast Intro with Music 2026 Outro with Music

  8. Aug 4

    Ep 173Rewire Your Subconscious Mind: Hypnotherapy for Anxiety, Healing and Midlife Change

    Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work. Are you ready to stop pushing through life and start living with intention, energy, and ease? I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, High-Performance Health Coach, and I'm delighted to be your guide to vitality. What if your next chapter isn’t about fixing what’s wrong with you, but discovering what has always been within you? In this special episode of Thriving in Midlife, Kellie Lupsha sits down with Katherine Hinchey, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and host of Hip Talks, for a powerful conversation about midlife transformation, subconscious healing, and the connection between the mind and body. Kellie and Katherine met through Kathy Heller’s community, where a breakout Zoom room sparked a meaningful connection between two women who had both experienced major career transitions and personal transformations. From physical therapy and healthcare leadership to hypnotherapy and longevity coaching, both women share how stepping away from traditional paths opened the door to deeper purpose, healing, and helping others. Together, they explore why lasting change requires more than simply knowing what to do. It requires changing the beliefs, patterns, and subconscious programming that influence how we think, feel, and act. Because the way we think today shapes the way we live tomorrow. In This Episode, You’ll Discover:✨ How community can become a catalyst for growth and transformation ✨ Kellie’s journey from 30 years as a physical therapist to becoming a longevity strategist ✨ Katherine’s unexpected path from acting and corporate leadership to hypnotherapy ✨ How breast cancer became a turning point that inspired Katherine’s next chapter ✨ Why the subconscious mind plays such an important role in creating change ✨ How hypnosis helps create new neural pathways and shift limiting beliefs ✨ Why morning and evening routines are powerful windows for mindset transformation ✨ How your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence your physical health ✨ Why high-achieving women often struggle with burnout, boundaries, and self-care ✨ The importance of becoming the CEO of your own health Key Takeaways: Community is a powerful driver of longevity. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people who support your growth, health, and personal evolution can positively impact your overall well-being. Midlife is an opportunity for reinvention, not decline. Both Kellie and Katherine share how major life transitions led them to create new paths focused on healing, purpose, and helping others. Your subconscious mind plays a powerful role in creating change. Lasting transformation requires more than knowing what to do; it requires shifting beliefs, thoughts, and patterns that influence your actions. Website: https://hincheyhypnotherapy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-hinchey-hypnotherapy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hinchey_hypnotherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherine.hinchey.9 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally discover what's really going on. 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Thriving in Midlife is an empowering, no-fluff podcast for health-conscious women over 40 who are navigating hormones, fatigue, weight gain, and the emotional shifts of midlife. Hosted by Kellie Lupsha, a 30-year wellness expert and mom of four now entering menopause, this show delivers clarity, real-life strategies, and functional medicine wisdom so you can feel vibrant, focused, and in control again. If you’re feeling burned out, stuck in shiny-object cycles, or overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this podcast meets you where you are with expert insights, grounded guidance, and stories that inspire real-life integration. Whether you’re facing hormone changes, low energy, brain fog, or a loss of purpose, each episode is designed to help you simplify your wellness and reconnect to what matters most. With decades of experience helping women heal at the root, Kellie alongside weekly guest Dr. Heidi Iratcabal, a naturopath and certified functional medicine clinician they pulls back the curtain on what really works to help you feel better, live longer, and thrive with ease and flow. What you’ll hear: Weekly deep dives into hormone health, metabolism, energy, and longevity Real conversations and stories that make midlife wellness feel doable Functional medicine insights and practical tips you can apply today If you’re asking: How can I balance my hormones naturally without the overwhelm? Why am I so exhausted, and what can I do to feel like myself again? Is it really possible to lose weight or get strong after 40? How do I stay focused on my health goals without burning out? This is the podcast for when you’re ready to feel extraordinary in your skin again with simplicity, confidence, and energy to fuel your next chapter. 🎯 Start by taking the FREE Midlife Health Blueprint Quiz to discover what your body needs now: Midlife Health Quiz >>> https://quiz.kellielupshawellness.com/quiz-home