Ep. 115 | You’re Not Failing Your Resolutions — Your Physiology Changed
If New Year’s resolutions keep falling apart, especially in your 40s, it’s not because you lack discipline or motivation. It’s because your physiology doesn’t respond to pressure the same way it used to.
In this episode, we break down why traditional resolutions backfire in perimenopause, how hormonal and stress-related changes affect your energy, metabolism, sleep, and motivation, and why “trying harder” often makes symptoms worse instead of better.
This isn’t about willpower, restriction, or starting over in January. It’s about understanding how your cortisol, blood sugar, sleep, and stress response shift in perimenopause — and what your body actually needs now to feel steadier and more predictable.
Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, afternoon crashes, bloating, stubborn weight changes, poor sleep, or that constant feeling of being “on edge,” this episode will help you understand why resolutions stopped working and what to focus on instead.
⭐ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why New Year’s resolutions fail more often in perimenopause
How hormonal changes affect your response to stress, food, and exercise
Why willpower-based approaches stop working in midlife
How January pressure can worsen fatigue, bloating, and sleep issues
What to focus on instead of resolutions if you want lasting results
How stability and support help your physiology respond — not resist
⭐ Free Resource Mentioned
Not sure what’s actually driving your symptoms right now? Take my free menopause quiz to identify your biggest hormone and stress patterns and your best place to start. 👉 https://cindistickle.com/quiz
⭐ Get Personalized Support
If you’re tired of guessing, pushing through, or being told everything is “normal,” book a Menopause Hormone Clarity Call. We’ll look at what’s really driving your symptoms and what will actually support your body. 👉 Schedule here
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