It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife

It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife

Cindi Stickle | Functional Nutritionist & Certified Menopause Specialist

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It's Not JUST Menopause is a no-BS podcast for midlife women who are dealing with perimenopause & menopause weight gain, hormone chaos, and metabolism struggles, and want real solutions, not another restrictive diet or magic pill. Hosted by Cindi Stickle, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist, this show offers practical, science-backed guidance for women who are ready to understand what's actually happening in their bodies and fix it. This podcast delivers clear, straightforward conversations around menopause symptoms, nervous system regulation and dysregulation, metabolism changes, hormone balance, stress management, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause. This show provides women in midlife with tools, strategies, and perspective to move beyond quick fixes and toward real metabolic healing, addressing the root causes of weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal imbalance. We'll answer questions like: * Why am I gaining weight during perimenopause even though nothing has changed? * How does menopause affect metabolism? * What should I eat during perimenopause to lose weight and feel better? * Why am I so tired and foggy in perimenopause? * How does stress make perimenopause symptoms worse? * What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause? * What are the most common menopause symptoms, and why are they different for everyone? * Why do menopause symptoms feel worse at night or in the morning? * Can perimenopause affect your nervous system? If you want to learn how to navigate menopause in a way that actually works for your body and leads to sustainable energy, confidence, and health, you're in the right place. Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/cindisticklenutrition Read the blog - https://cindistickle.com/blog

Recent Episodes

Ep. 138 | Menopause Stress: Why Your Body Can't Handle It Like It Used To (And What to Do About It)
APR 26, 2026
Ep. 138 | Menopause Stress: Why Your Body Can't Handle It Like It Used To (And What to Do About It)
If you've always handled stress well but perimenopause has made everything feel like too much — this episode explains exactly why, and what's actually happening in your body. Stress didn't get harder. Your hormones changed how your body responds to it. In this episode, I break down what chronic cortisol elevation is doing to your blood sugar, sleep, progesterone, and metabolism — and why managing stress in midlife requires a completely different approach than what worked before. Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who feel overwhelmed, wired, and can't figure out why their usual coping strategies have stopped working. 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:10 Today's Stress Topic 01:59 Why Stress Hits Harder 03:06 Estrogen and HPA Axis 03:47 Free Quiz Break 04:36 Cortisol Blood Sugar Loop 06:13 Sleep and 3AM Wakeups 07:21 Progesterone Steal 08:08 Thyroid and Belly Fat 08:36 Stabilize Blood Sugar 10:03 Evening Wind Down 10:27 Move Without Overdoing 12:23 Nervous System Capacity 12:52 Key Takeaway and Next Steps 13:53 Wrap Up and Review 14:43 Outro and Follow Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-138-menopause-stress-why-your-body-cant-handle-it-like-it-used-to-and-what-to-do-about-it Connect with Cindi Perimenopause Morning Reset — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemresetpodcast Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
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15 MIN
Ep. 137 | Perimenopause Rest: Why You Can't Slow Down (And Why Your Body Is Paying the Price)
APR 19, 2026
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11 MIN
Ep. 136 | GLP-1s in Perimenopause: Why Women Feel Shame for Getting Help
APR 12, 2026
Ep. 136 | GLP-1s in Perimenopause: Why Women Feel Shame for Getting Help
If you're in perimenopause and using a GLP-1 — or thinking about it — and you've felt like you had to justify that decision to anyone, this episode is for you. I'm getting into why the shame around GLP-1 use hits so much harder for women in perimenopause, where it's actually coming from, and why most of the loudest critics have never struggled with a changing metabolism a day in their lives. Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are tired of feeling like they have to earn the right to get support. 00:00 Show Intro 01:09 GLP-1s and Hidden Shame 02:34 Why Weight Loss Gets Judged 03:29 Quick Quiz Break 04:17 Perimenopause and Losing Control 04:58 Not a Shortcut Real Effort 05:39 Calling Out Industry Bias 08:47 The Real Problem Narrative 11:04 Support Your Body on GLP-1s 11:32 Free Workshop Invitation 12:56 Final Thoughts and Outro Check out the show notes and full resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-136-glp-1s-in-perimenopause-why-women-feel-shame-for-getting-help Mentioned Links: GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause & Menopause workshop — https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-in-perimenopause-menopause Connect with Cindi What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz — https://cindistickle.com/quiz Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
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13 MIN
Ep. 135 | Perimenopause Muscle Loss: Why It's the Metabolism Piece No One Talks About
APR 5, 2026
Ep. 135 | Perimenopause Muscle Loss: Why It's the Metabolism Piece No One Talks About
If you're in perimenopause and doing everything right — eating well, exercising, trying to manage stress — but your metabolism is still stuck and the weight won't move, muscle loss is probably the piece nobody's told you about. Muscle loss doesn't just change how your body looks. It slows your metabolism, wrecks your blood sugar, and drains your energy — and perimenopause speeds it up faster than most women realize. In this episode, I break down why it's happening, why more cardio and less food make it worse, and what you actually need to do instead — including what this means if you're on peptides. Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are frustrated that nothing is working no matter how hard they try. 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:09 Why Muscle Matters 02:17 Sarcopenia Explained 03:47 Estrogen Stress Carbs 05:51 Why Diet Cardio Fail 07:30 Hidden Signs Muscle Loss 08:51 Protein Strategy 11:57 Strength Training Basics 13:13 Cortisol Regulation 14:54 GLP1 Peptides Detour 18:15 Personal Story Lessons 19:43 3 Steps and Wrap Up 21:26 Final Outro Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-135-perimenopause-muscle-loss-why-its-the-metabolism-piece-no-one-talks-about Connect with Cindi Perimenopause Morning Reset - https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningresetpodcast GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause & Menopause Workshop - April 14 - https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-in-perimenopause-menopause Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
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22 MIN