Ep. 100 | Stress, Menopause, and the Burnout Trap with Christy Nichol
Stress, Menopause, and the Burnout Trap (with Christy Nichol)
Are you stuck in survival mode during menopause? In this episode of It’s Not Just Menopause, I sit down with Christy Nichol, burnout recovery coach and stress expert, to unpack how stress impacts midlife women — and why it may be the hidden root cause of your toughest menopause symptoms.
Why Stress Makes Menopause Symptoms Worse
Chronic stress isn’t just “in your head.” It drives hormonal chaos that leaves women dealing with:
Brain fog and memory struggles
Weight that won’t budge no matter what you try
Mood swings and anxiety
Sleep that feels impossible to recover from
Christy and I break down how cortisol and nervous system overload sabotage hormone balance, digestion, and energy.
Burnout and the Menopause Journey
We dive into the burnout trap many women fall into — pushing harder, ignoring symptoms, and blaming themselves when nothing works. Christy shares how nervous system dysregulation shows up in midlife and why healing requires more than “trying harder.”
Real Relief Beyond Quick Fixes
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to recognize the hidden signs of stress overload
Why nervous system regulation is the first step to hormone healing
Practical ways to create calm without overhauling your life
The mindset shifts that help women move from survival mode to feeling like themselves again
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📘 Download Christy’s free guide: 9 Ways to Stress Less
🌐 Visit her website: www.ChristyNichol.com
👥 Join her free Facebook group: Breakthrough Burnout Now
📱 Connect on Instagram and LinkedIn
🎤 Want real root-cause strategies for menopause? Don’t miss the Menopause Reimagined Summit — where I’ll be joined by 10 expert speakers (including Christy!) to give you answers beyond quick fixes.
Connect With Me
Hi, I’m Cindi Stickle, Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist. I help resilient, self-aware women regulate their hormones, rebuild their metabolism, and reignite their energy with my No-BS Menopause Method™.
👉 Take the free quiz: What’s Really Driving Your Menopause Symptoms?
👉 Book your free Hormone Reset Clarity Call
