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EP 148: Day 5 “Why You’re Still Tired: The Truth About Cellular Energy and Mitochondria”

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Thriving in Midlife
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Apr 13, 2026
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Summary

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 who are 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 dive deep into the conversation that actually brought us together: cellular health, DNA, and the genetics behind true energy. We're moving beyond surface-level tips and really exploring how to turn the power on inside your own biology. If you've ever wondered why you still feel fatigued despite doing "all the things," this one's for you. We're talking about your body's operating system: your cells. Join us as we unpack how to support your mitochondria, reduce oxidative stress, and upgrade your energy from the inside out. Key Highlights: ➡️ Why true energy generation starts deep within your cells, not just from what you eat or drink on the surface. ➡️ How your body's powerhouse actually controls the switches on your genetic expression and turns genes on or off. ➡️ The difference between taking supplements and ensuring the nutrients actually get inside the cell to work. ➡️The invisible "rust" and inflammation that ages our bodies and drains vitality daily. ➡️ A serious conversation about EMFs and the everyday devices impacting your mitochondrial health without you realizing it. ➡️ How circadian rhythm, light exposure, and meal timing speak directly to your biology's internal clock. ➡️ Why your preparation for bed and time spent in deep REM sleep matters more than just the…