Midlife Metabolism Isn’t Broken—You’re Just Missing This with Functional Health Coach Debbie Allen Wright

This is StRest! Debbie Allen Wright is my go-to when my body starts sending signals that something’s off. She’s a board-certified functional health coach who cuts through the overwhelm of midlife metabolism, weight gain, and hormone confusion with clarity and compassion. In this episode, we dig into the truth behind slowing metabolism, how to build lean muscle mass after 40, and why “you’re just getting older” is not an acceptable diagnosis. Debbie breaks down the changes happening in our bodies—loss of estrogen, muscle, and sleep quality—and gives us practical steps to reclaim our energy. From lifting heavy-for-you weights to walking after meals, collagen in your coffee, and even a new trick with apple cider vinegar before bed, this is full-body health that meets you where you are. If your doctor’s ever said “you’re fine” when you know you’re not, or if you’re tired of trying everything and seeing no change, start here. This one’s for the woman who knows she deserves better—and is ready to take the next small step. Thanks to our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ancient Nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code STREST25 Chapters 00:00 | “You’re not going to live forever” isn’t a medical plan 06:10 | Lean muscle mass after 40 09:02 | Protein, aging, and how much is enough 11:56 | Hormones, menopause, and midlife weight shifts 14:51 | Supplements that actually help: collagen, creatine, magnesium 17:53 | How to eat for energy, not exhaustion 20:46 | Coffee, cortisol, and smarter mornings 23:53 | What to ask your doctor about hormone testing 34:42 | Breaking up with outdated beliefs 37:40 | Why belief is the first step to healing 41:22 | Advocating for your health when doctors dismiss you 44:08 | Sleep hacks for a stronger metabolism 45:36 | The bedtime ACV trick you haven’t tried 49:15 | Walking, glucose, and gut health 51:18 | No more “I’ve always been this way” 54:59 | Identity, aging, and feeling good again 57:08 | You can improve your metabolism—starting today 01:04:26 | Preview: Mindfulness, medicine, and Dr. Ava Selhub Work with Kerstin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops & Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Join upcoming events & retreats. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Health Coaching with Kerstin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Connect with Debbie Wright  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Facebook⁠  ⁠Linktree⁠  More about Kerstin Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kerstin-lindquist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kerstin Lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.TallawahWorldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [e-mail]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices