Ep. 138 Menopause Stress: Why Your Body Can't Handle It Like It Used To (And What to Do About It)

If you've always handled stress well but perimenopause has made everything feel like too much — this episode explains exactly why, and what's actually happening in your body.Stress didn't get harder. Your hormones changed how your body responds to it. In this episode, I break down what chronic cortisol elevation is doing to your blood sugar, sleep, progesterone, and metabolism — and why managing stress in midlife requires a completely different approach than what worked before.Perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who feel overwhelmed, wired, and can't figure out why their usual coping strategies have stopped working.00:00 Podcast Intro01:10 Today's Stress Topic01:59 Why Stress Hits Harder03:06 Estrogen and HPA Axis03:47 Free Quiz Break04:36 Cortisol Blood Sugar Loop06:13 Sleep and 3AM Wakeups07:21 Progesterone Steal08:08 Thyroid and Belly Fat08:36 Stabilize Blood Sugar10:03 Evening Wind Down10:27 Move Without Overdoing12:23 Nervous System Capacity12:52 Key Takeaway and Next Steps13:53 Wrap Up and Review14:43 Outro and FollowCheck out the full show notes at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-138-menopause-stress-why-your-body-cant-handle-it-like-it-used-to-and-what-to-do-about-itConnect with CindiPerimenopause Morning Reset — https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemresetpodcastBook a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultationCome hang out in my Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause