115. Fueling Your Life Force: Dr. Erika Siegel on Hormones, Mitochondria & Midlife Energy

Have you ever wondered why you’re feeling tired even though you’re “doing all the right things”?

In this powerful two-part episode of Plenty, I sit down with Dr. Erika Siegel—naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and author of The Nourish Me Kitchen—to explore how to truly fuel your life force in midlife and beyond.

We dive deep into what it really takes to generate sustainable, vibrant energy—not just the kind that gets you through the day, but the kind that allows you to thrive. Dr. Siegel shares wisdom from her decades of clinical practice and personal experience, including how her mother’s bold approach to healing saved her father’s life and inspired Erika’s own journey into functional medicine.

We cover:

• The surprising reasons you’re feeling drained—and what to do about it
• How to listen to your body’s cues and stop outsourcing your inner wisdom
• Mitochondrial health, hormone balance, and how to support your adrenals
• Simple, practical upgrades to your food, sleep, light, and movement habits
• Why rest (yes, even two quiet minutes in your car!) can be as powerful as exercise
• The truth about plant-based vs. animal-based nutrition—and how to tailor your approach

You’ll walk away from this conversation with tangible steps to nourish your body on a cellular level, reduce overwhelm, and feel more in sync with yourself than ever before.

Dr. Siegel’s integrative approach and deeply human perspective will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to make small, powerful changes that restore your energy from the inside out.

✨ Grab her book, The Nourish Me Kitchen, and get ready to feel more at home in your body.

“We’ve been outsourcing our own wisdom for a long time. Your body knows. The key is to listen—and trust what it’s telling you.” –Dr. Erika Siegel

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(00:26) Guest Introduction: Dr. Erica Siegel
(01:55) Integrative Medicine Approach
(02:53) Family Health Journey
(03:59) Challenges with Traditional Medicine
(05:05) Educating Others on Health Choices
(07:56) Energy Drains for Women
(09:16) Stress and Energy Management
(27:32) Mitochondrial Health Discussion
(35:56) Nutrition and Mitochondrial Health
(41:06) Light Exposure and Mitochondria
(46:48) Adrenal Health and Nutrition
(52:32) Movement and Cellular Health
(41:06) Light Exposure and Mitochondria
(57:37) Infused Waters and Hydration
(1:04:21) Health and Abundance Connection
(1:06:54) Creating Healthy Momentum

Links and Resources:

Daring to Rest
Radiant Rest by Tracey Stanley

Connect with Dr. Erika Siegel:

Facebook
Instagram
The Nourish Me Kitchen
Youtube

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