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Episode 135 The Cost of “I’m Fine”: Back Pain, Burnout & Becoming the CEO of Your Health
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- Thriving in Midlife
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- Feb 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1084
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- https://www.kellielupsha.com
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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, I'm opening up about a recent family ski trip that didn't go exactly as planned due to a sudden back injury. I want to walk you through the physical pain, the frustration of needing help when you're usually the helper, and the important reminder that taking care of your body isn't optional, it's essential. This too shall pass, and I want you to know you can get through your hard moments too. Key Highlights: ➡️ Why Kellie prioritizes annual family ski trips over holiday gifts to create lasting memories. ➡️ How pickleball and yoga unexpectedly contributed to physical strain before travel. ➡️ What happens when a sudden back spasm strikes right before departure. ➡️ Strategies for managing acute pain while traveling and on vacation. ➡️ The frustration of wanting to work, clean, serve, and show up and not being able to. ➡️ Knowing when to push through versus when to rest and recover. ➡️ Recognizing the difference between muscle pain and nerve issues. ➡️ The vulnerability of needing help when you're the practitioner. Key Takeaways: "If you don't use your glutes, your derriere, your muscles in the back, you burn out your quads and your low back tries to work extra hard." -Kellie Lupsha "Look to find the right resources that you need to help you in the journey. You always have your breath. Remem…