{"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 156: Day 6 “Stop Starting Your Day Exhausted: The Morning Energy Routine That Changes Everything”","slug":"ep-156-day-6-stop-starting-your-day-exhausted-the-morning-energy-routine-that-changes-everything","published_at":"2026-05-31T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774/ep-156-day-6-stop-starting-your-day-exhausted-the-morning-energy-routine-that-changes-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774","url":"https://www.kellielupsha.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0c5ae2db-b80c-47f1-b7ee-526d8b09d3cc.mp3","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 into the power of your first 60 minutes, and why that small window quietly shapes your cortisol rhythm, mental clarity, metabolism, and motivation for the entire day. We're not talking about perfection or forcing a 5 a.m. wake-up; we're talking about intentionally designing a morning ritual that actually fuels you, no matter what season of life you're in. From setting your mindset before your feet hit the floor, to simple, science-backed practices like morning light, cold exposure, breathwork, and strategic hydration, we break down how to create a routine that feels good, sticks long-term, and sets you up to win, without the overwhelm. Key Highlights: ➡️ Why your first 60 minutes directly impact your cortisol, blood sugar, metabolism, and brain clarity. ➡️ How the first few seconds after waking can influence your mindset for the entire day. ➡️ How your brain defaults to habitual patterns and how to take control of it. ➡️ Why even a few minutes of natural light (yes even on cloudy days) can reset your internal rhythm. ➡️ A simple habit that can boost alertness and energy without relying on caffeine. ➡️ Why your body needs gentle movement early in the day and it does not have to be a full workout. ➡️ The overlooked habit that supports detoxification, metabolism, and o…","meta_description":"Welcome to \" Thriving in Midlife \" The Women’s Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40. 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