Ep. 108 | Menopause Cravings: Why Cortisol (Not Willpower) Is Making You Hungry
If you keep blaming yourself for sugar cravings, afternoon crashes, or late-night snacking—this episode is your wake-up call.
Menopause changes how your body handles stress, blood sugar, and hunger signals, and no amount of "willpower" can outsmart cortisol.
In this episode, I break down the real science behind stress-induced cravings and show you how to stabilize your energy, calm your nervous system, and stop feeling out of control around food.
The Real Reason Behind Your Menopause Cravings
You'll learn why stress and cortisol are the missing pieces behind constant hunger, energy dips, and stubborn belly fat—and the small, doable habits that finally make your hormones work with you instead of against you.
This isn't about more willpower. It's about understanding what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause, and giving your system what it needs to regulate.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why cortisol spikes make cravings feel uncontrollable
How stress and menopause hormones team up to wreck blood sugar balance
The stress-snack cycle (and how to finally break it)
5 simple habits that calm cortisol and stop cravings naturally
Why you don't need more control—you need more calm
Is This Episode For You?
If you're experiencing any of these, this episode will help you understand what's driving them and what actually works:
Intense sugar or carb cravings, especially in the afternoon
Energy crashes that send you searching for snacks
Late-night snacking you can't seem to control
Constant hunger even after eating
Feeling out of control around food
Stubborn belly fat that won't budge
The cycle of restricting, then binge eating
You don't need more discipline. You need to understand how cortisol and stress are hijacking your hunger signals—and the simple habits that bring your body back into balance.
Resources Mentioned
Free Nervous System Morning Reset
Simple daily habits to keep cortisol calm and energy steady all day.
https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset
Get Personalized Support
Book a Menopause Hormone Clarity Call
Get personalized guidance to finally fix what's driving your stress, cravings, and fatigue.
https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
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