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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

Written by: 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 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 menopause even though nothing has changed? * How does menopause affect metabolism? * What should I eat during menopause 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/blogCindi Stickle Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Ep. 118 | Menopause Support: Should You Join a Group Program or Work 1:1 with a Coach?
    Jan 19 2026
    Menopause Support: Should You Join a Group Program or Work 1:1 with a Coach?

    Trying to figure out if you need group coaching or 1:1 support for menopause—but not sure which one is right for your body, your symptoms, or your situation? This episode breaks it all down.

    I'm walking you through exactly when group coaching is the perfect fit, when 1:1 is the better choice, and how to decide right now without second-guessing yourself. You'll learn what both options offer, how they're different, and why picking the wrong support at the wrong time can keep you stuck longer—not because you're broken, but because menopause requires the right kind of help for what your body is actually dealing with.

    Perfect for women over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who are ready to get support but aren't sure where to start.

    Check out the show notes and full resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    FREE Workshop: "It's Not Just Hormones" – February 17th
    Learn the three shifts you need to make right now to feel like yourself again.
    https://cindistickle.com/its-not-just-hormones-workshop

    Menopause Reimagined Collective – Starts March 10th
    Group coaching using the Regulate, Rebuild, Reinforce framework. Limited to 5–10 spots.
    https://cindistickle.com/the-menopause-reimagined-collective

    1:1 Menopause Hormone Clarity Call
    Ready for personalized support? Book a free call to see if private coaching is the right fit.
    https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call

    Connect with Cindi:

    What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz – https://cindistickle.com/quiz

    Book a Menopause Hormone Clarity Call – https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call

    Come hang out in my Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 117 | What I Look at First When "Doing Everything Right" Stops Working in Menopause
    Jan 12 2026

    If you feel like you're eating well, exercising, and trying to manage stress, but your energy, weight, or symptoms still aren't improving, this episode will help you understand why.

    I walk you through the first thing I assess when a woman says she's "doing everything right" and still feels exhausted, foggy, or stuck. It's not calories, macros, or another supplement. It's load. You'll learn how chronic stress, under-fueling, and over-functioning can keep your body in protection mode in perimenopause and menopause, and why regulation has to come before optimization.

    Perfect for women over 40 who feel like their old strategies stopped working and want a clear starting point that actually makes sense.

    Mentioned Links: Peak Watch (app)
    Check out the show notes and full resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast

    Connect with Cindi
    What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz - https://cindistickle.com/quiz
    Book a Menopause Hormone Clarity call - https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
    Come hang out in my Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

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    16 mins
  • Ep. 116 | Menopause Metabolism: Why Nothing's Working After 40
    Jan 5 2026

    If you're over 40 and feel like you're doing everything "right" but still waking up exhausted, snapping at your partner, and relying on coffee just to function, this episode will help explain why.

    I break down why menopause symptoms don't improve by trying harder, how chronic stress keeps your body in protection mode, and why starting in the wrong place leaves you depleted and frustrated. You'll learn what your body actually needs now, and why effort alone isn't the answer anymore.

    Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are tired of trying harder and getting nowhere.

    Check out the show notes and full resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-116-menopause-metabolism-why-nothings-working-after-40

    Connect with Cindi

    What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz - https://cindistickle.com/quiz

    Book a Menopause Hormone Clarity call - https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call

    Come hang out in my Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

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    13 mins
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