Podcast

It's Not JUST Menopause: GLP-1 Support, Fat Loss, & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

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 support, metabolism changes, hormone balance, stress management, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause.

We’ll answer questions like:
-Why am I gaining weight during menopause even though nothing has changed?
-Do GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro work for weight gain during menopause?
-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 menopause?
-Can you take a GLP-1 with HRT?
-How does stress make menopause symptoms worse?
-What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause?
-Can menopause affect your nervous system?

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.

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.

Featured in PR Newswire for launching one of the first programs designed specifically for women over 40 using GLP-1s during perimenopause and menopause:
PR Newswire Feature: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-program-designed-specifically-for-women-on-glp-1-in-perimenopause-targets-muscle-loss-and-metabolism-after-40-302739709.html?tc=eml_cleartime

Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/cindisticklenutrition
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Episodes
162
Releases
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Typical length
17 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

162 episodes, newest first

  1. 165: Strength Training in Menopause: Why Staying Active Isn't Enough

    Episode 165

    Show notes

    Your 10,000 steps won't save your muscles after 40.

    You walk, you work out, you stay busy. And you're still getting weaker. In this episode I break down the difference between being active and being strong, why cardio alone isn't enough during perimenopause and menopause, and what your muscles actually need to stay strong.

    00:12 Diminishing Grip: An Early Sign of Lost Strength

    01:57 Movement vs Strength: Why Activity Alone Won't Preserve Muscle

    04:36 Strength Training: Building Resilience Through Menopause

    06:57 How Muscles Stay Strong: Resistance and Fuel

    10:50 Total Calories: Why Restriction Won't Build Muscle

    13:00 Takeaway — Being Active Isn’t the Same as Being Strong (What to Know After 40)

    Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-165-strength-training-in-menopause-why-staying-active-isnt-enough

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    15 min
  2. 164: GLP-1 Bone Loss: What's Really Causing It

    Episode 164

    Show notes

    If you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, or another GLP-1 and you've seen the headlines about GLP-1 bone loss — this episode is for you.

    The research is more complicated than the headline, and once you understand what's actually driving changes in bone density, you have something real you can do about it.

    00:28 Why that distinction matters: weight loss and bone health

    01:22 Do GLP-1 Medications Cause Bone Loss?

    07:15 From Fear to Facts: the 2024 JAMA Trial

    10:11 Menopause and Bone Health: How GLP‑1s, Weight Loss, and Exercise Interact

    14:15 2024 L-Glutide Study: Exercise, Weight Loss, and Bone Health

    17:21 Putting Research into Practice: Building a Plan for Bone, Muscle, and Metabolism

    Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-164-glp-1-bone-loss-whats-really-causing-it

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    19 min
  3. 163: GLP-1 Muscle Loss: What It Does to Your Metabolism as You Age

    Episode 163

    Show notes

    You can be losing weight on a GLP-1 and think everything is going exactly the way it's supposed to. But if some of what you're losing is muscle, your metabolism is paying a price you can't see on the scale.

    In this episode, I break down what muscle actually does metabolically, what happens when you lose it, and why it matters even more for women in perimenopause and menopause.

    00:13 When Weight Loss Masks Muscle Loss on GLP-1s

    00:39 The Metabolic Cost of Muscle Loss on GLP‑1 Medications

    07:03 GLP-1 Medications: Appetite Suppression and Risk to Muscle

    09:22 When Weight Loss Is Muscle: Metabolic Consequences

    11:13 Muscle Matters: Why Losing Muscle Is More Than Cosmetic

    14:44 Offering Help: GLP-1 Nutrition Intensive (Protecting Muscle on GLP‑1)

    Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-163-glp-1-muscle-loss-what-it-does-to-your-metabolism-as-you-age

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    17 min
  4. 162: GLP-1 Friendly Foods & Supplements: Why “Nature’s Ozempic” Isn’t What You Think

    Episode 162

    Show notes

    Last week I told you there's no such thing as a GLP-1 meal plan. Turns out, the meal plan was just the start.

    GLP-1 friendly foods. Supplements claiming to support or boost your GLP-1. Nature's Ozempic. The marketing is everywhere right now. In this episode I break down what these claims actually mean, why most of it is just a label, and what you actually need to pay attention to when you're spending your money.

    00:12 When GLP-1 Became a Marketing Trend

    00:55 How Companies Market to GLP-1 Users

    05:38 Supplements Riding the GLP-1 Wave — Berberine and Imitators

    09:56 Women in Menopause: GLP‑1 Marketing and Supplement Myths

    14:06 Takeaways: How to Use GLP1 Products Wisely

    Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-162-glp-1-friendly-foods-amp-supplements-why-natures-ozempic-isnt-what-you-think

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    15 min
  5. 161: GLP-1 Meal Plans: Why There's No Such Thing

    Episode 161

    Show notes

    You searched for a GLP-1 meal plan. But there's no such thing.

    Not because nutrition doesn't matter, it does. But because a meal plan can't answer the real questions women are having on a GLP-1. In this episode I break down why GLP-1 meal plans are a marketing myth and what actually works instead.

    00:08 The Myth of a GLP-1 Meal Plan

    01:02 When GLP-1 Changes Your Appetite

    03:54 A Structure, Not a Meal Plan: Eating on GLP‑1s

    07:25 Eating on GLP-1: A Practical Framework (Not a Meal Plan)

    09:40 There Is No GLP-1 Meal Plan — Focus on a Flexible Framework

    Check out the full show notes and resources athttps://cindistickle.com/podcasthttps://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-161-glp-1-meal-plans-why-theres-no-such-thing-and-how-to-eat-instead

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    GLP-1 Nutrition Intensive: cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-intensive

    12 min
  6. 160: Metabolism after 40: It Does Slow Down. No, You're Not Losing Your Mind

    Episode 160

    Show notes

    If you've been doing the same things you've always done and wondering why your body suddenly has a completely different set of rules, this episode is for you.

    Menopause does change your metabolism. In this episode I break down what's actually changing, why your old strategies aren't working anymore, and what to do instead of eating less and trying harder.

    00:13 When Diet and Exercise Stop Working

    03:16 How Menopause Alters Metabolism — Key Factors

    06:24 The Overlooked Role of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)

    10:43 What Women Should Do: Practical Steps to Support Metabolism in Menopause

    15:31 Takeaway: Menopause Changes Your Metabolic Environment

    Check out the full show notes athttps://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-160-metabolism-after-40-it-does-slow-down-no-youre-not-losing-your-mind

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Take the Menopause Quiz:https://cindistickle.com/quizhttps://cindistickle.com/quiz

    17 min
  7. 159: Weight Loss Stalls in Menopause: Your GLP-1 Dose May Not Be the Problem

    Episode 159

    Show notes

    If your GLP-1 has stopped producing results, the answer probably isn't a higher dose. In this episode I walk through the specific things that cause a weight loss plateau on a GLP-1 in perimenopause and menopause — and what your body actually needs to start moving again.

    00:15 When the Scale Stops Moving

    01:07 Recognizing the GLP‑1 Plateau: What It Really Looks Like

    03:29 Why GLP-1 Weight-Loss Plateaus Happen in Perimenopause & Menopause

    10:09 What to Do When You Hit a Plateau on GLP-1s

    12:16 Action Plan: Five Questions to Break a GLP-1 Plateau Increasing Medication

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-159-weight-loss-stalls-in-menopause-your-glp-1-dose-may-not-be-the-problem

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Free GLP-1 Weight Loss Stall Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/glp-1stallguidepodcast

    14 min
  8. 158: Menopause Supplements: Why You're Throwing Money Away

    Episode 158

    Show notes

    If you're spending $150 to $300 a month on menopause supplements and you're still exhausted, still not sleeping, and still wondering why nothing is working, this episode is for you.

    Most of that money is going down the drain. Not because supplements can't help, but because of how they get bought. One symptom, one bottle, and nobody ever checked whether you needed it. Meanwhile the same symptom can come from a lot of different places, so buying off the symptom alone is guessing.

    In this episode I break down how a supplement list gets that long, what I take and why every single one is on there, and what has to be in place before any of it can work. Plus the client who came to me in full burnout taking exactly one supplement, and what happened when I didn't add any.

    Perfect for women over 40 who are spending real money on supplements and still not feeling better.

    00:12 Audit Your Supplements — What to Keep, Change, or Stop

    01:12 The Bottom Line: Most of Your Supplements Are Going Down the Drain

    12:14 Metabolism-First Framework: Regulate, Rebuild, Reinforce

    14:50 Supplements I Take: What, Why, and How

    24:27 Case Study: From Burnout to Breakthrough

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-158-menopause-supplements-why-youre-throwing-money-away

    Mentioned in this episode

    Protandim Nrf2 — https://cindistickle.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/protandim-nrf2

    Activated liquid collagen — https://cindistickle.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/truescience-liquid-collagen

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a free metabolism consultation — https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Perimenopause Morning Reset — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemresetpodcast

    29 min
  9. 157: Menopause and Diet Culture: Why Gen-X Women Were Fed the Wrong Information

    Episode 157

    Show notes

    If you were born between 1960 and 1980, you grew up in the middle of one of the most damaging nutritional eras in modern history. Low fat everything. Eat less, move more. Cardio is queen.

    And you're probably still using that playbook. In perimenopause and menopause, it's working directly against you.

    In this episode I break down why the diet culture beliefs most women in this generation are still carrying are the exact reason nothing is working — and what your body actually needs now.

    00:00 Podcast Mission

    01:10 Midlife Diet Myths

    02:53 Low Fat Era Fallout

    04:49 Old Playbook Traps

    06:05 Midlife Nutrition Reset

    08:49 Healthy Fats Explained

    11:41 Protein Protects Muscle

    14:31 Practical Protein Tools

    15:06 Clean Protein Bars

    19:05 New Midlife Framework

    21:01 Closing and Next Steps

    Check out the full show notes and links at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-157-menopause-and-diet-culture-why-women-born-between-1960-and-1980-were-fed-the-wrong-information

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a call: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    IQ Bars (use code CINDISTICKLENUTRITION for 20% off): https://www.eatiqbar.com/CINDISTICKLENUTRITION

    22 min
  10. 156: Is HRT Safe? The Hidden Reasons Estrogen May Be for You After All & Why I Use BHRT

    Episode 156

    Show notes

    If you've been sitting on the hormone question, this episode is the conversation nobody's had with you.

    Estrogen receptors are in your bones, brain, blood vessels, muscles, urinary tract, and skin. So when estrogen declines, changes happen that you can't feel and won't notice until much later. In this episode I walk through what estrogen is actually doing in your body, where the fear around HRT and BHRT came from, and why supplements and GLP-1 medications can't do the job women are hoping they'll do.

    Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are afraid of hormone therapy, confused about bioidenticals, or hoping a supplement will fill the gap.

    00:00 Podcast Mission Intro

    01:19 Estrogen And Hormone Therapy

    02:37 Estrogen Beyond Hot Flashes

    03:16 Heart And Vascular Protection

    04:29 Brain Fog And Alzheimer Link

    05:21 Quick Quiz Break

    06:10 Bones Muscle And Metabolism

    08:35 Urinary Tract Changes

    09:22 Why Women Fear Hormones

    09:37 WHI Study Context And FDA Update

    13:49 Bioidentical Hormones Explained

    16:02 Supplements Versus Estrogen

    17:35 GLP-1 Benefits And Limits

    19:50 Programs And Whole Body Approach

    20:46 How To Decide And Advocate

    22:41 Key Takeaways And Wrap Up

    23:54 Outro And Next Steps

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-156-is-hrt-safe-the-hidden-reasons-estrogen-may-be-for-you-after-all-amp-why-i-use-bhrt

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a call — https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Perimenopause Morning Reset — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset

    Winona: https://winona.pxf.io/PzqvLY

    24 min
  11. 155: GLP-1 Fatigue in Women Over 40: Why Your Nutrition Is Keeping You Exhausted (FUEL Lessening Side Effects)

    Episode 155

    Show notes

    If you're on a GLP-1 and exhausted all the time, this episode is going to explain why.

    Most GLP-1 fatigue is not the medication. It's the nutrition underneath it. In this episode I break down the specific nutrition gaps that drive fatigue on a GLP-1 in perimenopause and menopause, and exactly what to do about it.

    This is Week 4 of the FUEL Method series.

    00:00 Podcast Mission

    01:05 Episode Setup

    02:03 Why GLP-1 Fatigue Hits

    03:13 Undereating In Midlife

    04:29 Quick GLP-1 Quiz

    05:11 Protein And Energy

    06:17 Calories And Metabolism

    07:24 Blood Sugar Crashes

    08:03 Hydration And Electrolytes

    09:26 Client Turnaround Story

    12:48 Fixing Fatigue Plan

    16:34 Key Takeaways And Help

    18:29 Final Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-155-glp-1-fatigue-in-women-over-40-why-your-nutrition-is-keeping-you-exhausted-fuel-lessening-side-effects

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a call: https://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation

    Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Take the GLP-1 Symptom Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-quiz

    19 min
  12. 154: GLP-1 Appetite Loss: Why Not Being Hungry Is THE Problem (FUEL Eating With Low Appetite)

    Episode 154

    Show notes

    Not being hungry on a GLP-1 feels like the medication is working.

    It is. But not being hungry is not the same thing as not needing to eat. And confusing those two things is one of the biggest mistakes women make on a GLP-1 in perimenopause and menopause.

    In this episode I talk about what actually happens in the body when you chronically under-eat on a GLP-1, why the stakes are higher in perimenopause, and what eating with low appetite actually needs to look like.

    This is Week 3 of the FUEL Method series.

    00:00 Show Intro

    01:10 GLP-1 Low Appetite Myth

    01:49 Personal Wake Up Call

    03:32 What GLP-1 Changes

    04:02 Quick GLP-1 Quiz Break

    04:45 Why Undereating Backfires

    06:24 Signs You're Underfueling

    08:39 Hunger Versus Need

    09:47 Meal Structure That Works

    10:42 Protein Non Negotiable

    11:41 Easy High Protein Options

    12:56 Schedule And Track Intake

    14:44 Results And Coaching Offer

    16:17 Final Thanks And Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-154-glp-1-appetite-loss-why-not-being-hungry-is-the-problem

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Take the GLP-1 Symptom Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-quiz

    GLP-1 Nutrition Intensive: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-intensive

    17 min
  13. 153: How do I know if my symptoms are perimenopause?

    Episode 153

    Show notes

    Most women think perimenopause starts with hot flashes. It doesn't.

    In this episode I walk through the early perimenopause symptoms that most women never connect to their hormones — the anxiety, sleep problems, brain fog, and mood changes that show up long before the hot flashes do — plus the symptoms almost nobody talks about that are going to make a lot of things finally make sense for women over 40.

    00:00 Podcast Intro

    01:10 Early Perimenopause Signs

    02:46 What Perimenopause Is

    05:21 Cycle Changes First

    06:15 Quick Quiz Break

    07:10 Sleep Anxiety Mood Shifts

    12:59 Hidden Physical Symptoms

    16:58 What To Do Next

    20:43 Get Support And Wrap Up

    21:34 Final Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-153-perimenopause-symptoms-the-signs-women-miss-before-hot-flashes-begin

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Take the Menopause Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/quiz

    22 min
  14. 152: GLP-1 Muscle Loss: Why the Number on the Scale Is Lying to You (FUEL Using Protein Strategically)

    Episode 152

    Show notes

    The scale is moving. But is it telling you the whole story?

    On a GLP-1 in perimenopause or menopause, without the right nutrition underneath it, a significant portion of what you're losing may not be fat. In this episode I break down why muscle loss is the hidden problem nobody is talking about on GLP-1s, why under-eating protein keeps your body in protection mode, and what your protein actually needs to look like on this medication.

    This is Week 2 of the FUEL Method series.

    00:00 Show Intro

    01:10 GLP-1 Series Kickoff

    02:07 Scale vs Fat Loss

    03:23 Why Muscle Matters

    05:21 Protein as Stressor

    06:52 Quick GLP-1 Quiz Break

    07:34 Protein and Blood Sugar

    08:18 Track Your Real Intake

    12:42 Protein Targets and Portions

    15:44 Protein When Appetite Is Low

    17:43 Signs of Muscle Loss

    20:31 Wrap Up and Next Steps

    21:34 Podcast Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-152-glp-1-muscle-loss-why-the-number-on-the-scale-is-lying-to-you-fuel-using-protein-strategically

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Take the GLP-1 Symptom Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-quiz

    22 min
  15. 151: Stress and Perimenopause: The Hidden Reason Your Symptoms Feel Worse

    Episode 151

    Show notes

    If you're in perimenopause or menopause (and maybe on a GLP-1) but still waking up exhausted, foggy, and not quite yourself, even though you're doing everything "right," this episode explains why. There's a hidden kind of stress your body reads as a threat, and it can quietly make your symptoms worse.

    I break down the stress you don't even feel as stress. Under-eating, blood sugar swings, poor sleep, and under-fueling on your GLP-1. Plus why perimenopause makes your body far less forgiving of it, and the small, doable shifts that finally tell your nervous system you're safe.

    Perfect for women over 40 on a GLP-1 who are tired of white-knuckling it and want to feel like themselves again.

    00:00 Podcast Intro

    01:09 Why Stress Gets Missed

    02:31 What Stress Really Means

    03:36 GLP-1 Quiz Break

    04:18 Estrogen Was Buffering

    06:03 GLP-1 Nutrition Needs

    07:11 Undereating Is Stress

    08:29 Eat With Low Appetite

    09:28 Nervous System Safety

    10:50 Burnout Client Story

    12:42 Small Daily Resets

    14:18 Program Invite And Wrap

    17:11 Final Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-151-perimenopause-symptoms-the-hidden-stress-making-them-worse-even-if-you-arent-on-a-glp-1

    Connect with Cindi

    What Are Your GL🫛-1 Symptoms Really Telling You? Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-quiz

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cindisticklenutrition

    18 min
  16. 150: GLP-1 Nutrition in Menopause: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You Before Starting a GLP-1 (FUEL Foundations of Nutrition)

    Episode 150

    Show notes

    If you started a GLP-1 and your results aren't what you expected, this episode is going to explain why.

    Most women come into a GLP-1 already carrying hidden stressors that work against their results before the medication ever has a chance to do its job. In this episode, I break down the four categories of hidden stress, what a GLP-1 actually does and doesn't do, how menopause changes the way your body handles food, and what your body actually needs on this medication.

    This is Week 1 of the FUEL Method series. Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are on a GLP-1 and want to understand what's actually going on in their body.

    00:00 Podcast Intro

    01:10 FUEL Method Series

    01:44 Missing GLP-1 Nutrition Talk

    03:04 Hidden Stressors Blocking Results

    04:02 Quick Quiz Break

    04:44 Four Stress Categories Explained

    06:39 What GLP-1 Really Does

    07:48 Menopause Changes Ignored

    09:59 Build the Right Plate

    11:30 Hydration and Electrolytes

    12:14 Program and Next Steps

    14:02 Wrap Up and Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-150-glp-1-nutrition-what-your-doctor-didnt-tell-you-before-starting-a-glp-1-fuel-foundations-of-nutrition

    Connect with Cindi

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Take the GLP-1 Symptom Quiz: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-quiz

    GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-foundation

    15 min
  17. 149: Menopause and Metabolic Dysfunction: How I Finally Lost 25 Pounds at 59 After 30 Years of Struggling

    Episode 149

    Show notes

    If you've spent 30 years doing everything right as a nutrition professional and still couldn't lose weight, this episode is going to change how you think about what was actually happening in your body.

    I'm sharing my full story, including gestational diabetes, Hashimoto's, menopause, and ten months of tracking macros and strength training to lose seven pounds. And what I finally figured out that changed everything.

    Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are exhausted from doing all the right things and still getting nowhere.

    00:00 Show Introduction

    01:10 Cindi’s Unfiltered Story

    01:39 Decades of Diagnoses

    02:31 Menopause Changes Everything

    03:01 The Real Root Cause

    03:12 Quick Quiz Break

    04:01 Doing Everything Right

    04:35 Why Weight Wouldn’t Budge

    05:09 Metabolic Health and GLP-1

    05:59 Results and Relief

    06:44 Creating the FUEL Method

    07:46 Why Women Need Support

    09:22 Your Body’s Signals

    09:44 How FUEL Works

    10:13 Share and Work Together

    10:50 Final Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-149-menopause-and-metabolic-dysfunction-how-i-finally-lost-25-pounds-at-59-after-30-years-of-struggling

    Connect with Cindi:

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

    Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Join the GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-foundation

    11 min
  18. 148: GLP-1 & Longevity in Midlife: Why I'll Never Stop Taking It

    Episode 148

    Show notes

    If you've been told GLP-1s are just for weight loss — or you've been on one and wondering if it's actually doing anything beyond the scale — this episode is going to shift how you think about these medications entirely.

    Because weight loss is the least interesting thing they do.

    In this episode, I'm breaking down the real research behind GLP-1s — heart health, blood sugar, kidneys, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and where the science is headed next. And why for women in midlife, this is about a lot more than a number on a scale.

    00:00 Podcast Mission

    01:15 GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss

    02:43 Menopause Metabolic Risks

    04:02 Quick Quiz Break

    04:53 Heart Health Breakthrough

    06:05 Blood Sugar Wins

    07:58 Kidney Protection

    09:10 Sleep Apnea Shift

    10:36 Fatty Liver and Inflammation

    11:48 Future Research Frontiers

    13:17 Longevity Mindset

    14:14 Lifestyle Still Matters

    15:31 Wrap Up and Share

    16:05 Final Outro

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-148-glp-1-and-longevity-in-midlife-why-ill-never-stop-taking-it

    Connect with Cindi

    Grab my free Menopause Peptide Guide https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

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

    17 min
  19. 147: GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause: 4 Things Most Women Never Learn

    Episode 147

    Show notes

    If you started a GLP-1 feeling hopeful and ended up nauseous, exhausted, and losing muscle instead of weight, this episode is for you.

    The medication didn't fail you. Something was missing. Four things, actually.

    In this episode, I walk you through the four biggest gaps I see in women using GLP-1 medications during perimenopause and menopause, and why what you do while you're on it matters just as much as the medication itself.

    Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are on a GLP-1 (or considering one) and want to actually get results without running on empty.

    00:00 GLP-1 Reality Check

    01:24 Gap One Nutrition Basics

    03:02 Gap Two Prioritize Protein

    04:40 Gap Three Low Appetite Plan

    06:10 Gap Four Fix Side Effects

    07:33 Introducing The FUEL Method

    09:10 Next Steps And Wrap Up

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-147-glp-1-nutrition-in-perimenopause-4-things-most-women-never-learn

    Connect with Cindi

    Take the Menopause Quiz — https://cindistickle.com/quiz

    Perimenopause Morning Reset — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

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

    13 min
  20. 146: Perimenopause Stress: How Clutter Raises Cortisol and Makes Your Symptoms Worse (with Tracy Hoth)

    Episode 146

    Show notes

    If you're in perimenopause and feel like stress is piling on top of everything else — this episode connects a dot most women never see coming.

    Clutter isn't just a home organization problem. Research shows that just thinking about clutter raises cortisol levels. And when your nervous system is already taxed, that silent to-do list staring at you from every corner of your house is making your perimenopause symptoms worse.

    I sit down with certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth to talk about why clutter affects your body, not just your to-do list, and the simple first steps to start feeling lighter at home.

    Perfect for women in perimenopause who are overwhelmed and ready to remove one more source of hidden stress from their life.

    00:00 Podcast Mission Intro

    01:09 Clutter Meets Menopause

    01:51 Meet Tracy Hoath

    03:33 Clutter Stress Science

    05:17 Tracy Origin Story

    07:07 Start Small Wins

    09:14 Where To Begin

    10:12 SPACE Method Overview

    10:53 Sort Step First

    13:14 Purge With Favorites

    14:07 Assign Homes Mindset

    15:27 Contain Without Buying

    16:57 Energize And Maintain

    18:42 Monthly Maintenance Plan

    19:50 Secret Room Strategy

    21:49 Kids And Decluttering

    24:54 Skills vs Mindset Gaps

    25:48 Organized Alter Ego

    27:34 Decluttering as Healing

    29:22 Transitions and Compassion

    30:04 Five Papers a Day

    32:29 Beating Resistance

    33:27 Inside the Group Program

    35:09 Downsizing and Elevated Spaces

    38:13 Baby Steps and Timers

    40:32 Redecorate for Joy

    42:52 Work Guilt and Priorities

    45:19 Closing and Takeaways

    Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle/com/podcast/ep-146-perimenopause-stress-how-clutter-raises-cortisol-and-makes-your-symptoms-worse-with-tracy-hoth

    Connect with Tracy Hoth

    Website — https://simplysquaredaway.com/

    Free 15-Minute Declutter Challenge — http://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

    Organized Life Academy — https://simplysquaredaway.com/ola

    Instagram — https://instagram.com/tracyhoth

    LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhoth/

    Connect with Cindi Perimenopause Morning Reset — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset

    Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation

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

    47 min

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