Ep. 95 | Chronic Inflammation in Menopause: The Silent Driver Behind Bloat, Brain Fog, and Burnout
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
Release Date: 08/11/2025
Ep. 123 | What 'Feeling Safe' Actually Means for Your Metabolism
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
Why does your body fight every perimenopause solution you try? In this episode, I'm breaking down the one missing step that makes everything else fail — and what to do about it. If you've been trying to lose weight in perimenopause and nothing is working, your body isn't broken — it's stuck in protection mode. When your body perceives threat, your metabolism literally shuts down to conserve energy. I'll walk you through what "feeling safe" actually means for your metabolism, why eating less and exercising more backfires, and the simple daily practices that signal safety to your nervous...
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Ep. 122 | Perimenopause Mistakes I Made 15 Years Ago That Kept Me Stuck (And How To Fix Them)
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
If you're in perimenopause dealing with mild symptoms—or struggling with unexpected weight gain and metabolism changes—this episode is for you. Mild symptoms don't mean you can wait. They mean your hormones are starting to shift, and the choices you make now will show up later when your body needs that foundation most. I'm sharing the perimenopause mistake I made 15 years ago that I'm still dealing with now—and what you can start doing TODAY so you don't end up in the same position. We're talking about muscle loss, metabolism changes, and why the work you do in perimenopause is what...
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Ep. 121 | The Real Reason You Wake Up Exhausted (Even When You Sleep 8 Hours)
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
Why does your body fight every perimenopause solution you try? In this episode, I'm breaking down the one missing step that makes everything else fail — and what to do about it. If you're getting enough sleep but still waking up exhausted, with a clenched jaw and tight shoulders, your body is stuck in stress mode. Sleep can't be restorative when your nervous system never gets to rest. I'll walk you through why your cortisol rhythm is thrown off, how hidden stress keeps your body on high alert even while you sleep, and the one morning routine shift that resets everything. Introduction to...
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Ep. 120 | Why Your Body Fights Every Perimenopause 'Fix' You Try
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
Why does your body fight every perimenopause solution you try? In this episode, I'm breaking down the one missing step that makes everything else fail — and what to do about it. If you're eating clean, exercising, taking supplements, and maybe even on HRT but still struggling with exhaustion, weight gain, mood swings, and brain fog — you're not broken. Your body is just stuck in protection mode. I'll walk you through why nervous system regulation is the foundational step most perimenopause advice skips, what happens when your body feels safe again, and 5 simple shifts you can start today...
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EP. 119 | GLP-1 and Menopause: Why I Finally Said Yes (And What's Happening So Far)
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
GLP-1 and Menopause: Why I Finally Said Yes (And What's Happening So Far) Today's episode is a little different. I'm sharing something I've been thinking about for a while—and honestly, something I wasn't sure I'd talk about publicly. But transparency matters. And if I'm asking you to trust me with your health, then I owe you the whole story. So here it is: I'm on GLP-1. I'm a functional nutrition practitioner with two holistic nutrition certifications, two macro nutrition certifications, I'm menopause-certified, and I've been doing this work for seven years. I know what works for...
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Ep. 118 | Perienopause Support: Should You Join a Group Program or Work 1:1 with a Coach?
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
Perimenopause 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 perimenopause—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...
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Ep. 117 | What I Look at First When “Doing Everything Right” Stops Working in Menopause
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
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...
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Ep. 116 | Perienopause Metabolism: Why Nothing's Working After 40
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
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 perimenopause 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....
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Ep. 115 | You’re Not Failing Your Resolutions — Your Physiology Changed
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
If New Year’s resolutions keep falling apart, especially in your 40s, it’s not because you lack discipline or motivation. It’s because your physiology doesn’t respond to pressure the same way it used to. In this episode, I break down why traditional resolutions backfire in perimenopause, how hormonal and stress-related changes affect your energy, metabolism, sleep, and motivation, and why trying harder can make symptoms worse instead of better. You’ll learn what your body actually needs now to feel steadier and more predictable, without willpower, restriction, or “starting over.”...
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EP. 114 | Why you crash at 2–4 PM (and how to stop it)
It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
If you hit a wall between 2 and 4 PM and suddenly feel foggy, irritable, snacky, or like you need coffee just to finish the day, this episode is for you. In perimenopause and menopause, that afternoon crash is rarely random. It’s often a blood sugar dip paired with a stress response, and hormone shifts can make the crash hit harder with louder cravings and less buffer. I break down what it really means, why it keeps happening even when you’re doing “all the right things,” and the simple STEADY reset that helps stabilize energy and calm cravings without restriction or perfection....
info_outlineFeeling puffy, foggy, or constantly on edge in perimenopause or menopause—and no one can explain why? You're not imagining it.
Chronic inflammation is one of the most overlooked root causes of midlife and menopause symptoms. It can drive bloating, fatigue, mood swings, skin flare-ups, joint pain, and even burnout—even when you're doing "everything right."
I'm breaking down how inflammation impacts your hormones, gut, and nervous system in menopause, the subtle signs of chronic inflammation (even if your labs look "normal"), and simple, sustainable shifts to reduce inflammation without a major overhaul.
Perfect for women over 40 in perimenopause or menopause dealing with bloating, brain fog, fatigue, and burnout that won't go away.
Check out the show notes and full resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-95-chronic-inflammation-in-menopause-the-silent-driver-behind-bloat-brain-fog-and-burnout
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