Ep 166 Back Injury Recovery Update Part II: Why Healing Is Never Linear

Ep 166 Back Injury Recovery Update Part II: Why Healing Is Never Linear

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 personal episode, I’m sharing an honest update on my back injury recovery journey and the lessons it continues to teach me about healing, patience, resilience, and trusting the process. More than four months after my injury, I’ve made incredible progress, but I’ve also experienced firsthand that healing is rarely a straight line. There have been moments of hope, setbacks that tested my mindset, and valuable reminders that our bodies often need more time, support, and grace than we want to give them. I open up about the physical therapies, recovery tools, peptides, supplements, and mindset practices I’ve incorporated throughout this journey. More importantly, I share the emotional side of recovery the frustration of feeling almost better, the challenge of asking for help, and learning how to honor my body rather than push through discomfort. Whether you're recovering from an injury, navigating a health challenge, or supporting someone you love through their own healing journey, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope. Key Highlights: ➡️ How my back injury happened and where I am now more than four months later. ➡️ Why healing is not linear and what setbacks have taught me. ➡️ The therapies and recovery tools I’ve used throughout my healing journey. ➡️ My experience with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, peptides, collagen support, and gut health. ➡️ Why supporting your body consistently matters even when you start feeling better. ➡️ The emotional impact of chronic pain and losing the activities you love. ➡️ How mindset, self-talk, and belief can influence recovery. ➡️ Learning to trust my body's ability to heal. ➡️ Why asking for help is often one of the hardest parts of healing. ➡️ The difference between feeling better and being fully recovered. ➡️ How patience becomes part of the healing process. ➡️ Why honoring where your body is today creates the foundation for future health. ➡️ The powerful lesson that life happens for us, not to us. Key Takeaways: "Our bodies are amazing. They're always working toward healing. Sometimes we simply need to give them the support, patience, and time they need." – Kellie Lupsha "It's a really interesting place to be when you're almost better, but not quite there yet." – Kellie Lupsha "What can I learn from this experience instead of asking why it happened to me?" – Kellie Lupsha 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz Why Do I Still feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally Discover What’s Really Going On. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN’S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14 trial for only $11 A Functional Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results**. 👉 ****Join us Here 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method™ our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟The Healthy Edge Stack: I can’t stop talking about P84 - It is the Masterpiece of all gut healing. Finally no more bloating, gassiness, pregnant after meals, and feel better in those jeans! Yes, it is a simple system to mix in water and it regulates, repairs and restores ALL aspects of your gut. Say goodbye to multiple digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented food; P84 is hear to the rescue to officially heal our guts. “All disease starts in the gut” …Hippocrates. Check it out “The Healthy Edge” 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow I Never Go Without. This is my go-to EVERYDAY for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Glowing from the inside out. Protandim Nrf2 & Activated Liquid Collagen Discover the Healthy Glow Stack! Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Heidi on: Facebook: ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Website: ⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! 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Ep. 165 Brain Health, Heart Health & Longevity: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know to Prevent Disease

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 special episode, I sit down with Melissa to discuss a deeply personal journey that changed the way her family approaches health forever. After her husband Danny suffered three strokes in four years despite appearing healthy by conventional standards, Melissa began searching for answers beyond what traditional medicine could provide. Together, we explore the critical importance of supporting the body before a health crisis occurs and why optimal health requires more than normal lab work and the absence of symptoms. We dive into the emerging science of cellular activation, oxidative stress, brain health, cardiovascular wellness, and how activating the body's natural healing pathways may support long-term health and resilience. Whether you are looking to protect your brain, support a loved one recovering from a stroke, or simply want to be proactive about your future health, this conversation offers hope, education, and practical strategies to help you take ownership of your wellness journey. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: ➡️ Melissa shares her family's experience after her husband suffered three strokes before the age of 50. ➡️ Why being thin, active, and having normal blood work does not always equal optimal health. ➡️ Understanding the different types of strokes and the role of cardiovascular health. ➡️ Why prevention begins years before symptoms or disease appear. ➡️ The often-overlooked impact of chronic stress on long-term health and disease risk. ➡️ The limitations of a symptom-based healthcare model and the importance of proactive wellness. ➡️ The difference between supplementation and cellular activation. ➡️ What oxidative stress is and why it plays a major role in aging and disease. ➡️ How cellular activation supports the body's natural antioxidant, detoxification, and anti-inflammatory pathways. ➡️ Why reducing oxidative stress may be one of the most important strategies for healthy aging. ➡️ The powerful connection between gut health and brain health. ➡️ How supporting collagen production may benefit blood vessels, brain health, gut integrity, and overall resilience. ➡️ The role of neuroplasticity in stroke recovery and why the brain can continue adapting and healing. ➡️ Key nutritional and lifestyle strategies to support cognitive health and brain function. KEY TAKEAWAYS: "Our body actually has the perfect hardware system. But when we upgrade the operating system, everything can come back online beautifully because it already knows how to heal." – Kellie Lupsha "The people who knew there was a better way sought us out. I never want somebody else to have to go through it." – Kellie Lupsha "What we've done over the last 10 to 20 years is often what shows up in our health today." – Kellie Lupsha 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz [https://quiz.kellielupshawellness.com/take-the-quiz] Why Do I Still feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally Discover What’s Really Going On. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN’S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB [https://womenslongevityandwellness.com/hubexperience]! Offering a 14 trial for only $11 A Functional Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results**. 👉 ****Join us Here [https://womenslongevityandwellness.com/hubexperience] 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method [https://coaching.kellielupshawellness.com/awmwaitlsit]™ our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟The Healthy Edge Stack: I can’t stop talking about P84 - It is the Masterpiece of all gut healing. Finally no more bloating, gassiness, pregnant after meals, and feel better in those jeans! Yes, it is a simple system to mix in water and it regulates, repairs and restores ALL aspects of your gut. Say goodbye to multiple digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented food; P84 is hear to the rescue to officially heal our guts. “All disease starts in the gut” …Hippocrates. Check it out “The Healthy Edge” [https://cart.lifevantage.com/US/shoppingcart/share/3f627346-7aa6-4824-a261-270a04becba7] 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow I Never Go Without. This is my go-to EVERYDAY for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Glowing from the inside out. Protandim Nrf2 & Activated Liquid Collagen Discover the Healthy Glow Stack! [https://cart.lifevantage.com/US/shoppingcart/share/8e7381a1-5be6-443e-8db4-6a64ac9b8c59] Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha [https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha/?hl=en] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha [https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha] Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Heidi on: Facebook: ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ [ ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/] Website: ⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com [⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com] MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: Basic Podcast Intro with Music 2026 Outro with Music

Ep 164: What an AI Hackathon Taught Me About Reinventing Your Health After 40

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 today's episode, I share an unexpected lesson I learned while attending an AI hackathon in New York. What began as an exploration of cutting-edge technology quickly became a powerful reminder that true growth happens when we step beyond what feels comfortable and familiar. I open up about the moments when I felt intimidated, overwhelmed, and completely out of my depth, and how those feelings revealed an important truth about personal transformation. Whether you're navigating new technology, building a business, or working toward better health, waiting until you feel fully prepared may be the very thing holding you back. This episode explores how to accelerate progress, shorten the learning curve, and create meaningful results by leveraging the right systems, support, and strategies. The fastest path to becoming your healthiest, most vibrant self is not figuring everything out alone. It is learning how to move forward before you have all the answers. Key Highlights: ➡️ What attending an AI hackathon taught me about growth, confidence, and embracing uncertainty. ➡️ Why so many women feel intimidated by emerging technology and how that mirrors the challenges of transforming their health. ➡️ The surprising connection between AI, efficiency, and achieving better results in less time. ➡️ Why feeling like an imposter is often a sign that you're stepping into a new level of growth. ➡️ How making random, disconnected health changes can keep you stuck for years. ➡️ What it really means to "compress time" and achieve transformation faster. ➡️ Why the right systems, strategy, and support can dramatically accelerate your results. ➡️ An introduction to the Activated Woman Method and the mission behind helping women reclaim their energy, vitality, and confidence. Key Takeaways: "Discomfort is not a sign to stop. It is often a sign that you are expanding into a new version of yourself." -Kellie Lupsha "Waiting for readiness is often just delayed transformation." -Kellie Lupsha 1️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN’S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! A Functional Medicine, Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results**. 👉 ****Join us Here 2️⃣ I can’t stop talking about P84 - It is the Masterpiece of all gut healing. Finally no more bloating, gassiness, pregnant after meals, and feel better in those jeans! Yes, it is a simple system to mix in water and it regulates, repairs and restores ALL aspects of your gut. Say goodbye to multiple digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented food; P84 is hear to the rescue to officially heal our guts. “All disease starts in the gut” …Hippocrates. Check it out and order here “The Healthy Edge” 3️⃣ My #1 Health Hack** I Never Go Without. This is my go-to EVERYDAY for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity.** Discover the Healthy Glow Stack! 4️⃣ Lastly, if you’d like to Book a “2026 Get back in the Game” $37 Coaching Session with me, Grab it today - The best time to start is TODAY Book Now! *TAKE THE FREE ~ DISCOVER YOUR MIDLIFE HEALTH BLUEPRINT***** >>> Click Here <<< Connect with me on: Facebook: @‌kellie.lupsha⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@kellielupsha TikTok: ⁠⁠@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: @‌kellielupsha⁠⁠ Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Dr. Heidi on: Facebook: ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/heidihealthnd/ Website: ⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Outro with Music

Ep 163: Master Your Metabolism: The Missing Link to Energy, Hormone Balance & Lasting Weight Loss

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 special training, Dr. Heidi and I pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood aspects of women’s health: metabolism. If you've been doing all the "right" things—eating healthy, exercising, taking supplements, balancing hormones but still feel exhausted, stuck, inflamed, or unable to lose weight, this conversation is for you. You'll learn why your body isn't broken it's simply under-activated and how supporting your mitochondria, balancing blood sugar, improving metabolic flexibility, and reducing chronic inflammation can completely transform the way you feel today and protect your health for years to come. Key Highlights: ➡️ Why doing "all the right things" may still leave you exhausted, inflamed, and struggling with stubborn weight. ➡️ The surprising reason your body may be working against you instead of for you. ➡️ Why supplements, hormones, and exercise cannot compensate for unactivated body systems. ➡️ How metabolic health impacts energy, hormones, brain function, longevity, and disease prevention. ➡️ The critical role mitochondria play in producing cellular energy and supporting healthy aging. ➡️ How chronic stress and elevated cortisol disrupt metabolism, hormone balance, and fat burning. ➡️ The four major metabolic disruptors affecting women in midlife. ➡️ Why blood sugar regulation is one of the most important factors for overall health and longevity. ➡️ The connection between chronic inflammation and conditions such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, and metabolic dysfunction. ➡️ How metabolic flexibility helps your body efficiently burn both sugar and fat for fuel. ➡️ A simple meal strategy that can reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes by up to 40%. ➡️ Why a 10-minute walk after meals may be one of the most powerful habits for improving metabolic health. Key Takeaways: “Your body isn't broken. Your body isn't betraying you. Your body is under-activated.” – Kellie Lupsha “We have absolutely everything we need in the body to thrive for a very long time. We simply need to activate the systems that support it.” – Dr. Heidi Iratcabal 1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz [https://quiz.kellielupshawellness.com/take-the-quiz] Why Do I Still feel Off No Matter What I Try? Finally Discover What’s Really Going On. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again. 2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN’S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB [https://womenslongevityandwellness.com/hubexperience]! Offering a 14 trial for only $11 A Functional Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results**. 👉 ****Join us Here [https://womenslongevityandwellness.com/hubexperience] 3️⃣ Enroll in the VIP Waitlist for The Activated Woman Method [https://coaching.kellielupshawellness.com/awmwaitlsit]™ our Signature 12-Week Metabolic, Hormonal & High-Performance Transformation ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Two of my favorite products I'll never stop taking 🌟The Healthy Edge Stack: I can’t stop talking about P84 - It is the Masterpiece of all gut healing. Finally no more bloating, gassiness, pregnant after meals, and feel better in those jeans! Yes, it is a simple system to mix in water and it regulates, repairs and restores ALL aspects of your gut. Say goodbye to multiple digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented food; P84 is hear to the rescue to officially heal our guts. “All disease starts in the gut” …Hippocrates. Check it out “The Healthy Edge” [https://cart.lifevantage.com/US/shoppingcart/share/3f627346-7aa6-4824-a261-270a04becba7] 🌟 My #1 Health Hack is The Healthy Glow I Never Go Without. This is my go-to EVERYDAY for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity. Glowing from the inside out. Protandim Nrf2 & Activated Liquid Collagen Discover the Healthy Glow Stack! [https://cart.lifevantage.com/US/shoppingcart/share/8e7381a1-5be6-443e-8db4-6a64ac9b8c59] Connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha [https://www.facebook.com/kellie.lupsha] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/kellielupsha/?hl=en] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenslongevityexpert] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha [https://www.youtube.com/@kellielupsha] Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Heidi on: Facebook: ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Website: ⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: After the Energy Upgrade Challenge pitch to the Membership

Ep 162 Why we age faster than we should?

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 of Wellness Wednesday, I sit down as a guest with Merilee Merisic to dive into one of the most important conversations in health today: why we are aging faster than we should and what is actually driving accelerated aging at the cellular level. We explore how modern life has changed the trajectory of human health where chronic stress, environmental toxins, processed foods, and constant mental overload are creating oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction that silently speed up aging long before symptoms appear. Most importantly, we break down why true healing cannot start with symptoms, hormones, or supplements but must begin at the cellular foundation first. Once the cell is supported, everything else begins to work the way it was designed to. Key Highlights: ➡️ Why people today are aging faster than previous generations ➡️ The difference between lifespan and healthspan—and why it matters now more than ever ➡️ How chronic stress, overwhelm, and environmental toxins accelerate cellular aging ➡️ Why aging begins at the cellular level long before wrinkles or hormone shifts appear ➡️ What oxidative stress really is and how it creates “rusting” inside the body ➡️ How oxidative stress impacts energy, metabolism, brain function, and disease risk ➡️ Why mitochondria are the “powerhouse” of the cell and control energy, recovery, and cognition ➡️ Why so many people feel stuck despite doing all the “healthy” things ➡️ Why foundational cellular function must come before any supplements or protocols ➡️ The concept of cellular activation and why genetic pathways matter for longevity ➡️ How gut health, collagen, and mitochondrial support all depend on cellular readiness Key Takeaways: “The body must be ready at a cellular level before anything else can land.” – Kellie Lupsha “We were born with everything we need to heal—but we must support the systems that allow it.” – Kellie Lupsha 1️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN’S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! A Functional Medicine, Wellness, and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers—and real results**. 👉 ****Join us Here 2️⃣ I can’t stop talking about P84 - It is the Masterpiece of all gut healing. Finally no more bloating, gassiness, pregnant after meals, and feel better in those jeans! Yes, it is a simple system to mix in water and it regulates, repairs and restores ALL aspects of your gut. Say goodbye to multiple digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented food; P84 is hear to the rescue to officially heal our guts. “All disease starts in the gut” …Hippocrates. Check it out and order here “The Healthy Edge” 3️⃣ My #1 Health Hack** I Never Go Without. This is my go-to EVERYDAY for feeling my best, achieving quality sleep, having amazing energy, and supporting my overall wellness and longevity.** Discover the Healthy Glow Stack! 4️⃣ Lastly, if you’d like to Book a “2026 Get back in the Game” $37 Coaching Session with me, Grab it today - The best time to start is TODAY Book Now! *TAKE THE FREE ~ DISCOVER YOUR MIDLIFE HEALTH BLUEPRINT***** >>> Click Here <<< Connect with me on: Facebook: @‌kellie.lupsha⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@kellielupsha TikTok: ⁠⁠@womenslongevityexpert YouTube: @‌kellielupsha⁠⁠ Website: kellielupsha.com Connect with Dr. Heidi on: Facebook: ⁠⁠http://facebook.com/heidi.iratcabal/ Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/heidihealthnd/ Website: ⁠⁠scienceofthriving.com MAKE SURE YOU SHARE, RATE THE EPISODE 5 STARS & LEAVE A REVIEW! Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Outro with Music