Stress feels heavier, sleep is harder, and your spark isn’t what it used to be—but you’re not broken. In this episode, Kelly and Lori tackle your top midlife questions on stress, hormones, sleep, and intimacy. Learn why adrenal health matters, how to reclaim restorative sleep, and what really drives weight gain in your 40s and 50s.
With practical, food-first strategies and hormone-balancing insights, you’ll discover simple ways to reset your energy, protect your health, and feel like yourself again.

n this second installment of our conversation with Dr. Richie Shoemaker, we dive deeper into the heart of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)—exploring both the science and the human experience behind it. Dr. Shoemaker opens up about his personal motivations and the driving force behind decades of groundbreaking research. Together, we discuss the evolving landscape of CIRS treatment, from transcriptomic testing and genetic expression patterns to new therapeutic strategies offering hope for conditions like Parkinson’s and chronic fatigue.
This episode highlights the persistence required on the healing journey, the critical role of identifying root causes rather than just managing symptoms, and the compassion needed from providers walking alongside patients through complex illnesses.

In this powerful episode, Lori and Kelly welcome back Dr. Deanna Minich, a trailblazer in integrative health and functional nutrition. They explore the often-overlooked role of melatonin—not just as a sleep aid, but as a critical regulator of mitochondrial health, immune resilience, and even hormone balance.
From understanding your maternal mitochondrial lineage to navigating seasonal nutrition and the impact of light on hormone signaling, this conversation is packed with science-backed wisdom and holistic insight.