The Stress–Symptom Spiral: Why Relief Starts with Your Nervous System

Are you doing everything "right" — eating well, exercising, taking supplements — yet still feel bloated, exhausted, and stuck?

You're not broken. You're caught in what I call the Stress–Symptom Spiral.

In this episode of It's Not Just Menopause, I break down the hidden cycle that keeps women in survival mode — where stress makes symptoms worse, and those symptoms create even more stress.

You'll learn:

• What the "stress–symptom spiral" is and how it keeps you stuck

• Why cortisol steals from your sex hormones and slows your metabolism

• How stress impacts digestion, sleep, and energy in menopause

• Simple ways to regulate your nervous system so your body can finally respond

• How my 3R Framework — Regulate, Rebuild, Reignite — helps women calm chaos and restore balance

If you've been told to "just stress less" or "try harder," this episode will show you what your body's really trying to tell you — and how to get out of the cycle for good.

🔗 Links & Resources

• ✅ Take the free Menopause Quiz → cindistickle.com/quiz

• 💻 Learn more about my coaching and The No-BS Menopause Method™ → cindistickle.com