Ep. 97 | Perimenopause Hormone Health: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Is Sabotaging You (And What to Do Instead)
If you've ever said, "I'll just start over Monday," this episode is for you.
The truth is: all-or-nothing thinking isn't a motivation problem—it's a nervous system and hormone problem in menopause. And in midlife, the harder you push for perfection, the more your body pushes back.
In this episode, I'm explaining why the all-or-nothing mindset keeps women in perimenopause and menopause stuck in survival mode—and what to focus on instead if you want real, sustainable hormone relief.
What You'll Learn
✅ The sneaky ways all-or-nothing thinking shows up in midlife (and why you don't even notice it)
✅ How this mindset spikes cortisol and keeps your body stressed in perimenopause and menopause
✅ Why all-or-nothing thinking wrecks metabolism, mood, and motivation in menopause
✅ What actually works to heal your hormones—for good
Key Takeaways
How all-or-nothing thinking shows up in menopause:
"I'll start Monday" or "I blew it, so I might as well quit"
Extreme dieting, over-exercising, or quitting when things aren't perfect
Black-and-white rules around food, exercise, and self-care
Constant restarts and "fresh starts" that never stick
Why all-or-nothing thinking sabotages hormone health:
Perfectionism and extremes spike cortisol, keeping your body in stress mode
When your nervous system is dysregulated, your hormones can't balance in perimenopause and menopause
All-or-nothing thinking wrecks metabolism by signaling scarcity and stress to your body
It kills motivation because you're stuck in a cycle of starting over instead of building consistency
What your body needs instead:
Consistency over perfection—small, sustainable actions your body can trust
Nervous system regulation before hormone optimization
A middle ground approach that supports hormone balance without extremes
Permission to show up imperfectly and still make progress
Why this matters in menopause:
Your midlife body needs stability and safety, not more pressure
Hormone healing requires rhythm and consistency, not intensity
The all-or-nothing mindset keeps you stuck in survival mode—the opposite of what your body needs to regulate
Resources Mentioned
📋 What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz
https://cindistickle.com/quiz
📞 Menopause Hormone Clarity Call
https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
💬 Join My Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
🌐 Learn more about working with Cindi
www.cindistickle.com
📱 Follow me on Instagram
@cindisticklenutrition
Perfect for: Women over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who are tired of extremes, burnout, and constantly "starting over"—and ready for a sustainable approach to hormone health that actually works.
