Podcast
It's Not JUST Menopause: GLP-1 Support, Fat Loss, & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife
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
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- Nutrition chart
- #194
- Episodes
- 162
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 17 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
162 episodes, newest first
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15 min
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
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19 min
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
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17 min
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
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15 min
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
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12 min
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
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17 min
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
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14 min
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
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29 min
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
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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
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22 min
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
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24 min
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
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19 min
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
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17 min
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
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22 min
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
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22 min
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
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18 min
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
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15 min
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
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11 min
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
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17 min
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
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13 min
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
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47 min
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
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