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

Cindi Stickle
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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 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 Read the blog - https://cindistickle.com/blog

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 158 Menopause Supplements: Why You're Throwing Money Away

    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

    Ep. 158 Menopause Supplements: Why You're Throwing Money Away

  2. Sep 6

    Ep. 157 Menopause and Diet Culture: Why Women Born Between 1960 and 1980 Were Fed the Wrong Information

    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

    Ep. 157 Menopause and Diet Culture: Why Women Born Between 1960 and 1980 Were Fed the Wrong Information

  3. Aug 30

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

    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

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

  4. Aug 23

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

    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

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

  5. Aug 16

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

    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

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

  6. Aug 9

    Ep. 153 Perimenopause Symptoms: The Signs Women Miss Before Hot Flashes Begin

    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

    Ep. 153 Perimenopause Symptoms: The Signs Women Miss Before Hot Flashes Begin

  7. Aug 2

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

    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

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

  8. Jul 26

    Ep. 151 Stress and Perimenopause: The Hidden Reason Your Symptoms Feel Worse

    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

    Ep. 151 Stress and Perimenopause: The Hidden Reason Your Symptoms Feel Worse
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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 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 Read the blog - https://cindistickle.com/blog

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