Ep.179 ENERGY Part I: You Are Your Own Energy Drain: How to Reclaim Your Energy in Midlife

Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work.

I’m your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I’m excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being.

If your energy feels depleted, you're constantly doing, or you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, this episode is for you.

In this special episode, Kellie revisits the topic of personal energy and explains why rest is one of the most important keys to restoring and sustaining your energy. As we move from summer into fall, it's a perfect time to check in with yourself and ask: Where is my energy going?

Your energy is valuable. Think of it as both a luxury and an expense. You only have so much, so becoming intentional about where, how, and with whom you spend it can make a powerful difference in how you feel and function.

Kellie also shares a personal story about a day when she chose to listen to her body instead of filling her time with more things to do. From sleeping an extra hour and 45 minutes to leisurely drinking coffee, walking, spending time with her dogs, relaxing in her sauna, and intentionally preparing a nourishing meal, she experienced what it truly means to rest and recharge.

Key Highlights➡️ Why rest is different from sleep and why your body needs intentional periods of doing nothing

➡️ How society has conditioned women to associate busyness and productivity with success

➡️ Why overcommitment can quickly deplete your energy and leave you burned out

➡️ How every “yes” means saying “no” to something else

➡️ Why indecision and decision fatigue quietly drain your mental bandwidth

➡️ How emotional stress and physical stress both require energy from your body