Ep. 109 Holiday Stress in Perimenopause: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Exhausted

If the holidays leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, bloated, or "on edge" every year—it's not that you can't handle stress anymore. It's that your menopause nervous system can't absorb pressure the same way it used to. In this episode, we break down why stress hits harder in midlife, how it impacts your hormones and metabolism, and what you can do right now to create the grounded, steady energy your body is craving before the holiday chaos begins. This isn't about perfection, routines, or pushing through. It's about understanding how your cortisol, blood sugar, sleep, and nervous system all shift in menopause—and how creating calm first changes everything. Whether you're dealing with cravings, mood swings, low energy, sleep disruptions, or that "always on" feeling, this is the episode that will help you find your footing again. Check out the show notes and full resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast Connect with Cindi Free Nervous System Morning Reset - https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset Book a Menopause Hormone Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call Join Menopause Made Easier: Real Relief & Support for Women 40+ https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause