Ep. 102 | Perimenopause Gaslighting: Why Midlife Women Deserve Better Menopause Care
You're not crazy. You're not weak. And no—it's not "just stress" or "just getting older."
If you've ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or worse—gaslit—this episode is for you.
In this no-BS conversation, I'm pulling back the curtain on how midlife women are routinely ignored, overmedicated, and sent home without real solutions during perimenopause and menopause. It's time to stop blaming your body and start demanding the right kind of support.
What You'll Learn
✅ What "gaslighting with a stethoscope" really looks like—and why it's so common
✅ How standard menopause advice often causes more harm than help
✅ The real root causes behind fatigue, mood swings, bloating, and weight gain
✅ Why nervous system support is the missing link in most hormone health plans
✅ What you can do to stop settling for surface-level care
Key Takeaways
"Gaslighting with a stethoscope" happens when:
You're told your labs are "normal" but you feel terrible
Your symptoms are dismissed as "just stress" or "just part of aging"
You're prescribed antidepressants or sleep aids without investigating root causes
You're sent home without real solutions for perimenopause or menopause symptoms
Why standard menopause advice fails:
Most doctors aren't trained in functional nutrition or root-cause menopause care
Generic advice like "eat less, move more" doesn't account for metabolism changes in midlife
Surface-level solutions don't address nervous system dysregulation
The real root causes:
Chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation
Insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalance
Cortisol chaos and adrenal dysfunction
Inflammation and gut health issues
Why nervous system regulation is the missing link:
A dysregulated nervous system keeps your body in protection mode
When your body doesn't feel safe, it won't respond to even good habits
Regulation has to come before optimization—especially in menopause
What you can do:
Stop blaming your body and start demanding root-cause answers
Work with practitioners who understand functional nutrition and menopause metabolism
Prioritize nervous system support alongside hormone health
Resources Mentioned
📋 What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz
https://cindistickle.com/quiz
📞 Menopause Hormone Clarity Call
https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
💬 Join My Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
Perfect for: Women over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who have been dismissed by doctors and are ready for real answers about hormone health, metabolism, weight gain, fatigue, and mood swings.
