Ep. 112 | Perimenopause Morning Routine: The Mistake Wrecking Your Hormones (And What to Do Instead)
If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or draining, or you hit that wired-and-tired wall before noon, you're not dealing with a willpower problem—you're dealing with a hormone problem.
In perimenopause and menopause, your morning cortisol pattern becomes more sensitive. The first 10 minutes of your day can shape your stress response, energy levels, and cravings for the rest of the day.
The Most Common Morning Routine Mistake in Midlife
Most women over 40 are unknowingly triggering a stress cascade first thing in the morning that sets them up for dysregulation, energy crashes, and increased cravings all day long.
In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening hormonally when you start your day in fight-or-flight mode, and why the morning routines that worked in your 20s and 30s are now working against you.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why your morning cortisol pattern is more sensitive in perimenopause and menopause
The biggest morning mistake that dysregulates your nervous system before 9 AM
Simple CALM-first shifts that help regulate stress without adding more to your plate
How to support steadier energy and fewer cravings throughout the day
Why this has nothing to do with dieting or perfection
Is This Episode For You?
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, this episode will help you understand what's happening and what to do about it:
Feeling wired-and-tired before noon
Starting the day already feeling overwhelmed or anxious
Energy crashes mid-morning or afternoon
Increased sugar or caffeine cravings
Feeling dysregulated before the day even starts
Morning routine that leaves you more stressed, not less
This is for women over 40 who want a clear, doable way to feel more grounded, regulated, and predictable all day long—starting with just the first 10 minutes of your morning.
Resources Mentioned
The Nervous System Morning Reset
https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset
Connect with Cindi
What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz
https://cindistickle.com/quiz
Book a Menopause Hormone Clarity Call
https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
Come hang out in my Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
