EP. 114 | Why you crash at 2–4 PM (and how to stop it)
If you hit a wall between 2 and 4 PM and suddenly feel foggy, irritable, snacky, or like you need coffee just to finish the day, this episode is for you.
In perimenopause and menopause, that afternoon crash is rarely random. It’s often a blood sugar dip paired with a stress response, and midlife hormone shifts can make your body feel like it has less buffer. So the crash hits harder, cravings get louder, and your symptoms feel tougher to manage.
Today, I’m breaking down what the afternoon crash really means, why it keeps happening even when you think you’re doing “all the right things,” and the simple STEADY reset that helps you stabilize energy without restriction or perfection.
If you’ve been dealing with any of this, you’re in the right place:
The 2–4 PM crash
Afternoon fatigue that hits out of nowhere
Brain fog later in the day
Afternoon cravings (especially sugar or caffeine)
Feeling wiped out but still “on edge”
The stress + blood sugar pattern that keeps repeating
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the afternoon crash is not a motivation or discipline problem
What your body is doing when energy drops hard in the afternoon
Why perimenopause and menopause can make the crash feel more intense
The 5 common patterns that trigger the 2 to 4 PM crash
Why a “healthy lunch” still might not be stabilizing your energy
Why long gaps between meals can spike your stress response
What a bridge snack is and why it matters in midlife
How the crash can spill into evening cravings and sleep issues
The STEADY reset to stabilize energy and calm cravings without overhauls
How to stop guessing and start responding to your fatigue with clarity
If the afternoon crash were just about being tired, coffee would fix it.
But persistent afternoon fatigue is often your body compensating. When you stabilize blood sugar and lower the daily stress load, energy becomes steadier, cravings calm down, and the second half of your day stops feeling like a grind.
Download: The Nervous System Morning Reset
If your energy feels fragile or unpredictable, your mornings matter more than you think. Get my free guide, The Nervous System Morning Reset, simple no-BS tools to start your day calm, grounded, and better supported hormonally.
Download it here: https://cindistickle.myflodesk.com/nervoussystemorningreset
If you want help identifying what’s driving your afternoon crash and what your body needs next, you can book a Menopause Hormone Clarity Call and get clarity on your next best steps.
