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.

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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34:42 | Breaking up with outdated beliefs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

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