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. 5d ago

    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://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cindisticklenutrition

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

  2. Jul 19

    Ep. 150 GLP-1 Nutrition: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You Before Starting a GLP-1 (FUEL Foundations of Nutrition)

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

    Ep. 150 GLP-1 Nutrition: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You Before Starting a GLP-1 (FUEL Foundations of Nutrition)

  3. Jul 12

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

    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://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Free Peptide Guide: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast Join the GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation: https://cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-foundation

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

  4. Jul 5

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

    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://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

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

  5. Jun 28

    Ep 147 GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause: 4 Things Most Women Never Learn

    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://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

    Ep 147 GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause: 4 Things Most Women Never Learn

  6. Jun 21

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

    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://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

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

  7. Jun 14

    Ep. 145 GLP-1 and HRT in Perimenopause: Why the Scale Barely Moves Without Hormone Support

    If you're on a GLP-1 and your results are slower than you expected — this episode is for you. It's probably not your dose. It's not your willpower. It's what's happening underneath the medication. In this episode I talk about why GLP-1s work dramatically better on a supported, regulated body — and what that actually means for women in perimenopause and menopause. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 01:14 GLP-1 Results Mystery 02:02 My Slow Loss Story 03:35 Foundation Before Medication 04:10 Quick Quiz Break 04:59 Why Some Stall 06:10 Hormones And Stress Science 07:55 GLP-1 Is A Tool 09:30 Step 1 Nervous System 10:08 Step 2 Protect Muscle 11:03 Step 3 Blood Sugar 11:52 Step 4 Hormone Support 12:43 Step 5 Slow Is Success 13:43 Get Help And Resources 15:31 Final Wrap Up Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-145-glp-1-and-hrt-in-perimenopause-why-the-scale-barely-moves-without-hormone-support Resources Mentioned: Book a Metabolism Consultation — https://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Take the Menopause Quiz — https://cindistickle.com/quiz Free Peptide Guide — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/menopausepeptideguidepodcast

    Ep. 145 GLP-1 and HRT in Perimenopause: Why the Scale Barely Moves Without Hormone Support

  8. Jun 7

    Ep. 144 GLP-1 and Perimenopause Burnout: Why Losing Weight Doesn't Mean Feeling Better

    If you're on a GLP-1 and losing weight but still feel terrible — this episode is going to explain exactly why. A GLP-1 works on appetite and blood sugar. What it doesn't do is fix perimenopause burnout. And if your nervous system is already running on fumes when you start one, the medication is going to expose that fast. In this episode, I break down what perimenopause burnout actually is, why a GLP-1 can't fix it on its own, and what your body actually needs to start feeling as good as the scale looks. 00:00 Podcast Mission Intro 01:09 Why GLP-1s Aren’t Enough 02:53 Weight Loss vs Real Health 03:39 Quick Quiz Break 04:27 Perimenopause Stress and Cortisol 06:01 Appetite Suppression Pitfalls 08:42 GLP-1s Can’t Calm Survival Mode 11:01 What Your Body Actually Needs 13:19 Microdosing and Program Support 14:38 Wrap Up and Final Outro Check out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-144-glp-1-and-perimenopause-burnout-why-losing-weight-doesnt-mean-feeling-better Connect with Cindi: GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation — https://cindistickle.com/glp1-nutrition-foundation Book a Metabolism Consultation — https://cal.com/cindi-stickle/metabolism-consultation Come hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause

    Ep. 144 GLP-1 and Perimenopause Burnout: Why Losing Weight Doesn't Mean Feeling Better
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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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