You’re doing everything “right”—eating clean, tracking macros, pushing through workouts, skipping wine—yet you still feel bloated, exhausted, and stuck?

Here’s the truth: you’re not failing. You’re fried.

In this episode of It’s Not Just Menopause, Cindi Stickle—Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist—unpacks the toxic “more is better” mindset so many women bring into midlife. You’ll discover how pushing harder silently sabotages your hormones, metabolism, and nervous system—and why what used to work before simply doesn’t work anymore.

⚠️ Why “more” (workouts, rules, restriction) = more stress—not results 🔥 How cortisol, blood sugar swings, and inflammation keep you stuck in survival mode 🧠 The signs your nervous system is burned out—and how to reset 🌿 What real healing looks like when you stop pushing and start listening 💡 Why safety (not stress) is the foundation for hormone support in midlife

If you’ve been grinding harder with fewer results, this episode will show you the real path forward to healing in perimenopause and postmenopause.

📝 Take the Menopause Stress Quiz → cindistickle.com/quiz 📅 Book a free Hormone Reset Clarity Call → Schedule Here 🌟 Learn more about The No-BS Menopause Method™ → cindistickle.com

🌐 Website → cindistickle.com 📱 Instagram → @cindisticklenutrition 👥 Join the free community → It’s Not Just Menopause: No-BS Support with Real Answers

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