{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Plant Powered Collective","title":"Podcast 22: Midlife Energy Isn’t About Willpower. It’s About Nourishment","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":961,"description":"Midlife Energy Isn’t About Willpower. It’s About NourishmentIf you’re tired of feeling tired, this episode is for you.In midlife, low energy is often blamed on motivation, discipline, or not trying hard enough. But the truth is far more compassionate and far more empowering.In this episode of Plant Powered Collective, Lori reframes midlife fatigue as a biological response to under-fueling, not a personal failure. She breaks down the science behind energy conservation, explains what midlife bodies actually need to thrive, and shares her own personal turning point when nourishment replaced hustle.You’ll learn:Why skipping meals and dieting backfires in midlifeHow cortisol, thyroid signaling, and mitochondria affect your energyWhat nourishment looks like when hormones are shiftingWhy warm, balanced meals restore energy and reduce inflammationHow choosing yourself through food can change everythingPlus, Lori shares her Midlife Energy Nourish Bowl, a grounding, satisfying recipe designed to support blood sugar, digestion, and hormone balance.Why this bowl mattersThis bowl is designed to support steady energy, blood sugar balance, digestion, and hormone health, especially in midlife. It is warm, satisfying, and deeply nourishing without being complicated.This is not a diet bowl.This is a support-your-body bowl.Ingredients (1 generous serving)Base1 cup cooked quinoa or brown riceProtein4 to 6 ounces extra-firm tofu, baked or pan-searedVegetables1 cup roasted sweet potatoes1 to 2 cups sautéed kale or spinachHealthy fats and seeds1/4 avocado, sliced1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or hemp seedsTahini-Ginger Drizzle1 tablespoon tahini1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerJuice of 1/2 lemonWarm water, as needed to thinPinch of sea saltHow to assembleStart with your warm grain base. Quinoa or brown rice provides complex carbohydrates that refill glycogen and support brain and muscle energy.Add the tofu. Protein supports muscle maintenance, blood sugar stability, and hormone...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/m2cQX15G4OBVwYhoNlq8JcB0Nvfy6CcbdhOu7TLDPbs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83N2Qx/MGJiOGRmNjYyZjQz/MGQzYjI3NWM2NTAy/Nzg1MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}