{"podcast":{"title":"Thriving in Midlife","slug":"thriving-in-midlife-6686774","podcast_index_feed_id":6686774,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/thriving-in-midlife/","website_url":"https://www.kellielupsha.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e3d90072-cec8-4e84-83e9-3deb61b3fdd1/New-1-PODCAST-COVER.png","author":"Kellie Lupsha","episode_count":172,"summary":"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 c…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T00:17:03.330906+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 140 Beyond Weight Loss: The Real Role of GLP-1 in Your Health","slug":"ep-140-beyond-weight-loss-the-real-role-of-glp-1-in-your-health","published_at":"2026-03-12T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774/ep-140-beyond-weight-loss-the-real-role-of-glp-1-in-your-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774","url":"https://www.kellielupsha.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/53dbc2bc-ea42-4e89-a89a-1a99315786ca.mp3","summary":"Welcome to \" Thriving in Midlife Redefining Aging with Wellness \" the podcast where we discuss how to live an extraordinary life in every aspect. I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, who is delighted to be your guide to vitality. In this episode, Heidi and I dive into one of the hottest and most misunderstood topics in health right now: GLP-1s. You’ve probably heard the buzzwords and maybe even some of the myths, but what’s the real story? Are they a cheat code, a health hazard, or a tool we can actually use wisely? Think of this as an empowering conversation where we strip away the fear and confusion and get back to what truly matters: taking ownership of your health and longevity. Key Highlights: Why “well-being is wealth” and how mindset shapes your health. The hidden lock most people ignore when it comes to vibrant living. Clearing up confusion: Is GLP-1 good, bad or something in between. Why “cheating” is the wrong mindset and how framing changes everything when it comes to supporting your biology. The surprising connection between GLP-1 and more than just weight loss. How our bodies naturally make GLP-1 (and why it slows with age). The difference between full, low, and micro dosing and why “less” might actually be more for long-term vitality. How to naturally support GLP-1 activation through diet, lifestyle, and microbiome health. A real-life success story from someone who embraced the natural route. Why education (not fear) is your best tool for making health decisions. Key Takeaways: “Wealth is well-being. And we need to like embrace this well-being, and it’s a choice.”-Kellie Lupsha “The dose is the poison. It’s not the item, it’s not the GLP-1, but it’s the dose that makes it a poison or not.”-Dr. Heidi * TAKE THE FREE ~ DISCOVER YOU…","meta_description":"Welcome to \" Thriving in Midlife Redefining Aging with Wellness \" the podcast where we discuss how to live an extraordinary life in every aspect. I'm your…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1666,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/thriving-in-midlife-6686774/episodes/ep-140-beyond-weight-loss-the-real-role-of-glp-1-in-your-health/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774/ep-140-beyond-weight-loss-the-real-role-of-glp-1-in-your-health.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}