{"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. 169 Thriving in Midlife Means Sometimes You're Googling \"How Many Ticks Is Too Many Ticks\" at 11pm","slug":"ep-169-thriving-in-midlife-means-sometimes-you-re-googling-how-many-ticks-is-too-many-ticks-at-11pm","published_at":"2026-07-06T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774/ep-169-thriving-in-midlife-means-sometimes-you-re-googling-how-many-ticks-is-too-many-ticks-at-11pm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-in-midlife-6686774","url":"https://www.kellielupsha.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d7461432-7593-4ab9-90c6-c859182e4d4b.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 ready to stop pushing through life and start living 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 heartfelt solo episode, I'm sharing the story of what was supposed to be a relaxing hiking getaway that quickly turned into a tick-filled adventure I won't soon forget. While the experience was stressful (and honestly a little traumatic!), it revealed a powerful lesson about the way so many women approach their health. Too often, we spend our time chasing symptoms instead of asking the most important question: Where is this really coming from? Whether you're struggling with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, poor sleep, hormone changes, or simply feeling like your body isn't responding the way it used to, your symptoms aren't random. They're messages. Your body is trying to get your attention and point you toward the system that needs support. In this episode, we'll explore why lasting healing doesn't come from covering up symptoms it comes from understanding the root cause and learning to work with your body instead of against it. Key Highlights: ➡️ The hilarious (and chaotic!) hiking story that inspired this powerful health lesson. ➡️ Why symptoms are messages—not the problem. ➡️ How chasing symptoms can keep you stuck in a cycle of frustration. ➡️ Why fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and weight gain are signals that deserve your attention. ➡️ The importance of uncovering the root cause instead of…","meta_description":"Welcome to \"Thriving in Midlife\" - The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40. 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