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Ep. 107 | The Holiday Stress Trap: Why "Pushing Through" Backfires in Menopause
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If you're already feeling the weight of holiday stress — the endless to-dos, the travel, the expectations — and wondering why your body just can't handle it the way it used to, this episode is for you.
In menopause, your stress response changes. What once felt like "manageable chaos" can now send cortisol soaring, disrupt your sleep, and stall your metabolism. In this episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist Cindi Stickle breaks down exactly why "pushing through" no longer works — and what your body is actually asking for instead.
You'll learn how to calm your system before it crashes, support your hormones through the holidays, and finally stop blaming yourself for being "too tired" or "too emotional." Because this season, you don't need to push harder — you need to regulate smarter.
🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why holiday stress hits harder during perimenopause and menopause
How fluctuating estrogen and progesterone amplify your cortisol response
The hidden ways "good stress" still drains your nervous system
Simple, science-backed ways to calm your body before it burns out
How to use food, rest, and nervous-system regulation to stay grounded through the season
Free Guide: The Nervous System Morning Reset — simple habits to start your day calm, clear & in control
Join the Community: Menopause Made Easier: Real Relief & Support for Women 50+
107 episodes
Manage episode 517522634 series 3566374
If you're already feeling the weight of holiday stress — the endless to-dos, the travel, the expectations — and wondering why your body just can't handle it the way it used to, this episode is for you.
In menopause, your stress response changes. What once felt like "manageable chaos" can now send cortisol soaring, disrupt your sleep, and stall your metabolism. In this episode, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist Cindi Stickle breaks down exactly why "pushing through" no longer works — and what your body is actually asking for instead.
You'll learn how to calm your system before it crashes, support your hormones through the holidays, and finally stop blaming yourself for being "too tired" or "too emotional." Because this season, you don't need to push harder — you need to regulate smarter.
🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why holiday stress hits harder during perimenopause and menopause
How fluctuating estrogen and progesterone amplify your cortisol response
The hidden ways "good stress" still drains your nervous system
Simple, science-backed ways to calm your body before it burns out
How to use food, rest, and nervous-system regulation to stay grounded through the season
Free Guide: The Nervous System Morning Reset — simple habits to start your day calm, clear & in control
Join the Community: Menopause Made Easier: Real Relief & Support for Women 50+
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