Ep. 127 | The One Thing Every Perimenopause Plan Should Start With (But Doesn't)
If you've been trying different approaches to perimenopause — supplements, HRT, diet changes, workouts — and nothing is sticking, this episode will show you why.
The problem isn't that the approaches are wrong. It's that they're skipping the foundational step that makes everything else work: nervous system regulation. Most perimenopause advice goes straight to hormones or metabolism, but when your nervous system is stuck in overdrive, your body isn't listening. It's too busy trying to survive.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why most perimenopause plans fail (they skip the foundation)
The one thing every menopause plan should start with: nervous system regulation
What nervous system regulation actually looks like in practice (eating breakfast within an hour of waking, adding minerals before coffee, slowing down workouts, consistent bedtime, five deep breaths when tension rises)
A real client story of how focusing on nervous system regulation made her HRT, supplements, and body finally start working
Why safety signals (not hacks) are what your body needs to let go and respond
This is the foundation I teach in my free workshop, "It's Not Just Hormones! Why Nothing's Working in Perimenopause."
Key Takeaways:
Your body is not broken — the approaches are just missing a step
Nervous system regulation must come before hormones, metabolism, or meal plans
When your body feels safe, everything else starts working: hormones respond to HRT, metabolism responds to food and movement, energy stabilizes, mood evens out
Simple daily practices (breakfast, minerals, gentle movement, consistent sleep, breathing) are safety signals that tell your body: "We're okay. We can relax. We can let go."
Resources mentioned:
Free workshop: "It's Not Just Hormones! Why Nothing's Working in Perimenopause" — Register at https://cindistickle.com/its-not-just-hormones-workshop
Connect with Cindi:
Take the Quiz: What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? https://cindistickle.com/quiz
Book a Call: Menopause Hormone Clarity Call https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
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