Ep. 564 "The 40% Battery!” – The Shocking Truth About Mitochondrial Loss & How To Reclaim Your Energy with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth | Menopause & Cellular Health

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Life Sciences, Science, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 March 2026

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Today, I’m delighted to reconnect with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth. Dr. Yurth is a double-board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation and anti-aging regenerative medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she is at the forefront of orthopedics, cellular and regenerative medicine, and the future of aging. In our discussion today, we explore mitochondrial health as the driver of energy changes in middle age and beyond. We discuss the value of hormone replacement, examine the effects of chronic pain and mitochondrial dysfunction, and discuss specific fuels that benefit the mitochondria. We clarify the importance of starting with energy production and repairing mitochondria, and explain the intricate connection between muscle and mitochondrial health. Dr. Yurth also shares the two specific labs that indicate poor mitochondrial health, and we dive into how peptides support immunity and seasonal cycling. I know you will gain from today’s conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, which is truly one of my favorite recent conversations. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How immunosenescence accelerates aging- particularly in women How thymic peptides can support and repair immune functioning Why mitochondria are foundational to our overall health How mitochondrial decline can increase insomnia and anxiety The value of seasonal cycling for aligning with natural seasonal changes, optimizing adaptation, and reducing unnecessary stress The benefits of longitudinal tracking How orthorexia and excessive focus on longevity routines can increase anxiety and undermine any health benefits How aging naturally decreases hormones, mitochondrial function, and cellular repair mechanisms Using peptides as a “cheat” to maintain immune and mitochondrial function when daily routines or travel make ideal practices impossible Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com. Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth Boulder Longevity Institute Human Optimization Academy Instagram YouTube

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.0	I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.0	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.0	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.
0:28.8	Today, I had the honor of reconnecting with Dr. Elizabeth Earth, easily one of my favorite conversations I've had on the podcast in 2026.
0:39.4	Dr. Yearth is a double board certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as anti-aging, regenerative
0:45.1	medicine. She has more than 30 years of clinical experience and continues to stay on the forefront
0:50.2	of orthopedics, cellular medicine, regenerative medicine, and the future of aging.
0:55.5	Today we spoke at length about the impact of mitochondrial health and how this is a huge driver
1:01.5	of energy changes in middle age and beyond, the value of hormone replacement, the impact
1:08.2	of chronic pain as well as mitochondrial dysfunction, specific fuels that can be
1:13.1	helpful for the mitochondria, why we need to start with energy production and then repair the
1:19.7	mitochondria, how intricately interwoven muscle and mitochondria health are, and two specific labs
1:26.5	to help demonstrate poor mitochondrial health, both uric acid
1:32.0	and low triglycerides, the role of peptides, the impact of peptides on immunity, as well as seasonal
1:39.2	cycling.
1:40.1	Again, one of my favorite recent conversations.
1:43.2	I know this is one you will listen to more than once.
1:49.2	Talk to your. It's so good to reconnect with you on the podcast. Thank you for joining me today.
1:54.3	Cynthia, thank you for having me back. We had so much fun the last time. I'm really excited that you and I get to talk again because you're one of the like really good, sensible, level-headed voices in this field, so I love talking to you.
2:04.9	Oh, well, thank you.
2:06.3	And, you know, before we were recording, we were talking about how there's become this like overly simplistic approach to managing middle-aged women.
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