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

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

It's Not JUST Menopause is a no-BS podcast for midlife women who are dealing with menopause weight gain, hormone chaos, and metabolism struggles, and want real solutions, not another restrictive diet or magic pill. Hosted by Cindi Stickle, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist, this show offers practical, science-backed guidance for women who are ready to understand what's actually happening in their bodies and fix it. This podcast delivers clear, straightforward conversations around menopause symptoms, nervous system support, metabolism changes, hormone balance, stress management, and what it really takes to feel like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause. We’ll answer questions like: -Why am I gaining weight during menopause even though nothing has changed? -Do GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro work for weight gain during menopause? -How does menopause affect metabolism? -What should I eat during menopause to lose weight and feel better? -Why am I so tired and foggy in menopause? -Can you take a GLP-1 with HRT? -How does stress make menopause symptoms worse? -What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause? -Can menopause affect your nervous system? This show provides women in midlife with tools, strategies, and perspective to move beyond quick fixes and toward real metabolic healing, addressing the root causes of weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal imbalance. If you want to learn how to navigate menopause in a way that actually works for your body and leads to sustainable energy, confidence, and health, you're in the right place. Featured in PR Newswire for launching one of the first programs designed specifically for women over 40 using GLP-1s during perimenopause and menopause: PR Newswire Feature: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-program-designed-specifically-for-women-on-glp-1-in-perimenopause-targets-muscle-loss-and-metabolism-after-40-302739709.html?tc=eml_cleartime Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/cindisticklenutrition Read the blog - https://cindistickle.com/blog

Publisher

Cindi Stickle

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2020

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

160 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   163: GLP-1 Muscle Loss: What It Does to Your Metabolism as You Age

   You can be losing weight on a GLP-1 and think everything is going exactly the way it's supposed to. But if some of what you're losing is muscle, your metabolism is paying a price you can't see on the scale. In this episode, I break down what muscle actually does metabolically, what happens when you lose it, and why it matters even more for women in perimenopause and menopause. 00:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T753SqAiYK4&t=13s) When Weight Loss Masks Muscle Loss on GLP-1s 00:39 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T753SqAiYK4&t=39s) The Metabolic Cost of Muscle Loss on GLP‑1 Medications 07:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T753SqAiYK4&t=423s) GLP-1 Medications: Appetite Suppression and Risk to Muscle 09:22 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T753SqAiYK4&t=562s) When Weight Loss Is Muscle: Metabolic Consequences 11:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T753SqAiYK4&t=673s) Muscle Matters: Why Losing Muscle Is More Than Cosmetic 14:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T753SqAiYK4&t=884s) Offering Help: GLP-1 Nutrition Intensive (Protecting Muscle on GLP‑1) Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-163-glp-1-muscle-loss-what-it-does-to-your-metabolism-as-you-age (https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-163-glp-1-muscle-loss-what-it-does-to-your-metabolism-as-you-age) Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation (https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation)

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   162: GLP-1 Friendly Foods & Supplements: Why “Nature’s Ozempic” Isn’t What You Think

   Last week I told you there's no such thing as a GLP-1 meal plan. Turns out, the meal plan was just the start. GLP-1 friendly foods. Supplements claiming to support or boost your GLP-1. Nature's Ozempic. The marketing is everywhere right now. In this episode I break down what these claims actually mean, why most of it is just a label, and what you actually need to pay attention to when you're spending your money. 00:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVNEDHn3mpw&t=12s) When GLP-1 Became a Marketing Trend 00:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVNEDHn3mpw&t=55s) How Companies Market to GLP-1 Users 05:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVNEDHn3mpw&t=338s) Supplements Riding the GLP-1 Wave — Berberine and Imitators 09:56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVNEDHn3mpw&t=596s) Women in Menopause: GLP‑1 Marketing and Supplement Myths 14:06 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVNEDHn3mpw&t=846s) Takeaways: How to Use GLP1 Products Wisely Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-162-glp-1-friendly-foods-amp-supplements-why-natures-ozempic-isnt-what-you-think (https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-162-glp-1-friendly-foods-amp-supplements-why-natures-ozempic-isnt-what-you-think) Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation (https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation)

3. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Ep. 161 GLP-1 Meal Plans: Why There's No Such Thing (And How to Eat Instead)

   You searched for a GLP-1 meal plan. But there's no such thing. Not because nutrition doesn't matter, it does. But because a meal plan can't answer the real questions women are having on a GLP-1. In this episode I break down why GLP-1 meal plans are a marketing myth and what actually works instead. 00:08 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOR2r8Geccc&t=8s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) The Myth of a GLP-1 Meal Plan 01:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOR2r8Geccc&t=62s) When GLP-1 Changes Your Appetite 03:54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOR2r8Geccc&t=234s) A Structure, Not a Meal Plan: Eating on GLP‑1s 07:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOR2r8Geccc&t=445s) Eating on GLP-1: A Practical Framework (Not a Meal Plan) 09:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOR2r8Geccc&t=580s) There Is No GLP-1 Meal Plan — Focus on a Flexible Framework Check out the full show notes and resources at (https://cindistickle.com/podcast)https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-161-glp-1-meal-plans-why-theres-no-such-thing-and-how-to-eat-instead (https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-161-glp-1-meal-plans-why-theres-no-such-thing-and-how-to-eat-instead) Book a Metabolism Consultation: calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation (calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation) GLP-1 Nutrition Intensive: cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-intensive (cindistickle.com/glp-1-nutrition-intensive)