Ep. 112 | The Morning Routine Mistake That's Wrecking Your Hormones (and What To Do Instead) It's Not JUST Menopause podcast

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Ep. 112 | The Morning Routine Mistake That's Wrecking Your Hormones (and What to Do Instead)

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If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or draining — or if you hit that "wired and tired" wall before noon — this episode is for you.

In perimenopause and menopause, your morning cortisol pattern becomes more sensitive than ever. The first 10 minutes of your day play a massive role in how your hormones behave, how your nervous system responds, and how your metabolism performs for the rest of the day. Most women never learn this… which is why they feel stuck, exhausted, inflamed, or overwhelmed before the day even begins.

Today, I'm breaking down the most common morning routine mistake I see in midlife women — and how a few simple shifts can help regulate stress, calm your system, and support steadier energy all day long.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

• The real reason your mornings feel so rushed or dysregulated in perimenopause and menopause • How your cortisol awakening response changes in midlife • The three most common mistakes women make in their morning routine that spike stress • Why coffee before minerals makes symptoms worse • How notifications, rushing, and chaos activate the fight-or-flight response • Why skipping breakfast keeps your hormones stuck in "survival mode" • A simple, no-BS CALM-first morning routine any woman can do — even on busy days • How to reset your nervous system in under 2 minutes

If you want your hormones to feel steady… start with your mornings.

Your morning is your hormonal reset button. When you support your nervous system first, everything else becomes easier — metabolism, mood, energy, cravings, and sleep.

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Ready for calmer, steadier mornings that actually support your hormones? Get my free guide: The Nervous System Morning Reset — tiny tools to start your day grounded and regulate cortisol naturally.

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About the Show

It's Not Just Menopause is the podcast for women who want real answers about midlife hormones, nervous system health, stress, metabolism, and root-cause solutions that actually work. Hosted by Cindi Stickle — Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Menopause Specialist, and creator of The No-BS Menopause Method.

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