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It's Not JUST Menopause | Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife

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2020/06/17
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2026/10/25
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19 min.
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It's Not JUST Menopause is a no-BS podcast for midlife women who are dealing with perimenopause & 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 regulation and dysregulation, metabolism changes, hormone balance, stress management, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause. 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. We'll answer questions like: * Why am I gaining weight during perimenopause even though nothing has changed? * How does menopause affect metabolism? * What should I eat during perimenopause to lose weight and feel better? * Why am I so tired and foggy in perimenopause? * How does stress make perimenopause symptoms worse? * What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause? * What are the most common menopause symptoms, and why are they different for everyone? * Why do menopause symptoms feel worse at night or in the morning? * Can perimenopause affect your nervous system? 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. Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/cindisticklenutrition Read the blog - https://cindistickle.com/blog

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164: GLP-1 Bone Loss: What's Really Causing It
2026/10/25
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
163: GLP-1 Muscle Loss: What It Does to Your Metabolism as You Age
2026/10/18
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
162: GLP-1 Friendly Foods & Supplements: Why “Nature’s Ozempic” Isn’t What You Think
2026/10/11
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
161: GLP-1 Meal Plans: Why There's No Such Thing
2026/10/04
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 at https://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
160: Metabolism after 40: It Does Slow Down. No, You're Not Losing Your Mind
2026/09/27
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 at https://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/quiz
159: Weight Loss Stalls in Menopause: Your GLP-1 Dose May Not Be the Problem
2026/09/20
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
158: Menopause Supplements: Why You're Throwing Money Away
2026/09/13
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
157: Menopause and Diet Culture: Why Gen-X Women Were Fed the Wrong Information
2026/09/06
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
156: Is HRT Safe? The Hidden Reasons Estrogen May Be for You After All & Why I Use BHRT
2026/08/30
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
155: GLP-1 Fatigue in Women Over 40: Why Your Nutrition Is Keeping You Exhausted (FUEL Lessening Side Effects)
2026/08/23
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
154: GLP-1 Appetite Loss: Why Not Being Hungry Is THE Problem (FUEL Eating With Low Appetite)
2026/08/16
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
153: How do I know if my symptoms are perimenopause?
2026/08/09
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
152: GLP-1 Muscle Loss: Why the Number on the Scale Is Lying to You (FUEL Using Protein Strategically)
2026/08/02
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
151: Stress and Perimenopause: The Hidden Reason Your Symptoms Feel Worse
2026/07/26
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
150: GLP-1 Nutrition in Menopause: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You Before Starting a GLP-1 (FUEL Foundations of Nutrition)
2026/07/19
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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5 out of 5
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CQRobistow 2026/03/20
I fell for it
After years of believing the “you’re too young for it to be bad” and “if it becomes more uncomfortable we can look at options” narrative, this podcast...
★★★★★
HeyJenLiddy 2026/02/11
Real, comprehensive
Cindi, thank you for sharing your journey and this information. Our paths have been so similar! Listening to your glp-1 episode was very validating. H...
★★★★★
cathy fitz 2025/07/08
Great information about Menopause
Cindi breaks down and shares valuable information about menopause and how to handle the changes we experience. Very helpful.
★★★★★
The Moody Tiger 2025/06/19
Bye, bloat!
I have been dealing with gas and bloating for a while and Episode 79 was a game changer for me. Everything Cindi said was dead on and her 3 simple tip...
★★★★★
Lori GH 2025/06/18
Packed full of info that works!
Cindi shares so much intelligent info that I feel like I should take notes!! She has a low key style but shares the real, not always fun truth about h...
★★★★★
Brittany Christie 2025/06/18
Amazing!
I have learned so much from listening to this podcast! Cindi is awesome!
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