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It's Not JUST Menopause: GLP-1, Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife

It's Not JUST Menopause: GLP-1, Metabolism, Weight Loss & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife

Cindi Stickle 146 Episodes Jul 19, 2026

It's Not JUST Menopause is a no-BS podcast for midlife women dealing with menopause weight gain, hormone chaos, and metabolism struggles. Hosted by Cindi Stickle, a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist, the show offers practical, science-backed guidance. It covers menopause symptoms, nervous system support, metabolism changes, hormone balance, stress management, and more. The podcast answers questions about GLP-1 medications, diet, fatigue, brain fog, and the differences between perimenopause and menopause.

Episodes

Ep. 150 GLP-1 Nutrition: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You Before Starting a GLP-1 (FUEL Foundations of Nutrition)
Ep. 150 GLP-1 Nutrition: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You Before Starting a GLP-1 (FUEL Foundations of Nutrition) Jul 19, 2026 14:55 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 b
Ep. 149 Menopause and Metabolic Dysfunction: How I Finally Lost 25 Pounds at 59 After 30 Years of Struggling
Ep. 149 Menopause and Metabolic Dysfunction: How I Finally Lost 25 Pounds at 59 After 30 Years of Struggling Jul 12, 2026 11:23 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 ch
Ep. 148 GLP-1 & Longevity in Midlife: Why I'll Never Stop Taking It
Ep. 148 GLP-1 & Longevity in Midlife: Why I'll Never Stop Taking It Jul 5, 2026 16:45 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, fatt
Ep 147 GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause: 4 Things Most Women Never Learn
Ep 147 GLP-1 Nutrition in Perimenopause: 4 Things Most Women Never Learn Jun 28, 2026 12:40 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 m
Ep. 146 Perimenopause Stress: How Clutter Raises Cortisol and Makes Your Symptoms Worse (with Tracy Hoth)
Ep. 146 Perimenopause Stress: How Clutter Raises Cortisol and Makes Your Symptoms Worse (with Tracy Hoth) Jun 21, 2026 46:47 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 perime
Ep. 145 GLP-1 and HRT in Perimenopause: Why the Scale Barely Moves Without Hormone Support
Ep. 145 GLP-1 and HRT in Perimenopause: Why the Scale Barely Moves Without Hormone Support Jun 14, 2026 16:12 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 Welcome01:14 GLP-1 Resu
Ep. 144  GLP-1 and Perimenopause Burnout: Why Losing Weight Doesn't Mean Feeling Better
Ep. 144 GLP-1 and Perimenopause Burnout: Why Losing Weight Doesn't Mean Feeling Better Jun 7, 2026 15:50 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
Ep. 143  GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation: Is the Group Program Right for You?
Ep. 143 GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation: Is the Group Program Right for You? May 31, 2026 12:51 If you're on a GLP-1 and not sure if the GLP-1 Nutrition Foundation is the right next step — this episode is going to answer that for you.No hype. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about what the program is, who it's for, and whether it makes sense for where you are right now.00:00 Podcast Mission Intro01:10 Episode Setup GLP-1 Program01:45 Why Nutrition Matters on GLP-103:09 Free Quiz Bre
Ep. 142  GLP-1 and Perimenopause: Why It Works Differently in a Midlife Body
Ep. 142 GLP-1 and Perimenopause: Why It Works Differently in a Midlife Body May 24, 2026 12:10 You're on a GLP-1 and following the advice. But the advice wasn't built for a perimenopausal body.In this episode I break down exactly why GLP-1 works differently in perimenopause and menopause — and what that means for your results.Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who are on a GLP-1 and wondering why their experience doesn't match what they expected.00:00 Show Intro01:09 GLP-1 In M
Ep. 141 GLP-1 and Blood Sugar: What Perimenopause Women Need to Know
Ep. 141 GLP-1 and Blood Sugar: What Perimenopause Women Need to Know May 17, 2026 10:57 You're on a GLP-1, your appetite is down, you're eating less — and your blood sugar is still doing weird things. The crashes. The mood dips. The afternoon fog. The 3am wake-ups.Isn't the medication supposed to help with this?It does. But not in the way most women think. In this episode I break down what GLP-1s actually do for blood sugar, what perimenopause does on top of that, and what you need t
Ep. 140 GLP-1 and Perimenopause Nutrition: What Happens When You Skip the Nutrition Foundation (And Why It Matters)
Ep. 140 GLP-1 and Perimenopause Nutrition: What Happens When You Skip the Nutrition Foundation (And Why It Matters) May 10, 2026 11:29 If you started a GLP-1 and something feels off — you're tired, your hair is thinning, the scale has stalled — this episode is going to tell you exactly why that's happening. The medication is doing its job. But GLP-1s don't protect your muscle, stabilize your blood sugar, or tell your body what to pull from when you're eating less. That's the nutrition's job. And most women were never given that
Ep. 139 Perimenopause Habits: Why You Keep Starting Over (And How to Finally Stop)
Ep. 139 Perimenopause Habits: Why You Keep Starting Over (And How to Finally Stop) May 3, 2026 18:38 If you've been starting over every Monday - eating clean for two weeks, then watching it all fall apart - this episode is going to reframe everything you've been telling yourself about why. It's not discipline. It's not willpower. It's not even motivation. It's your foundation. In perimenopause and menopause, your nervous system, your blood sugar, and your cortisol rhythm all shift in ways tha

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