If you’ve been feeling more anxious, wired at night but dragging all day, or watching belly fat creep in even when you’re eating healthy, you’re not imagining it. Something is shifting and for many women in perimenopause and menopause, that something is cortisol.
Let’s break it down.
What Happens in the Peri-to-Post Transition
As estrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline, the body’s stress response changes. Progesterone, in particular, is known as a calming hormone. It plays a big role in keeping cortisol (your main stress hormone) in check. But when progesterone drops, the body often leans harder on cortisol to manage energy, blood sugar, and inflammation.
Estrogen also has a hand in regulating your nervous system. So as it fluctuates, things like sleep, mood, and temperature regulation can all feel disrupted. This adds more stress on the body and the cycle continues.
What That Feels Like
Waking up between 2 and 4 a.m. and not being able to fall back asleep
Feeling “tired but wired” all day
Gaining weight, especially around your middle
Experiencing more mood swings, brain fog, or anxiety
Noticing hot flashes and fatigue get worse when you’re under more stress
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These are common symptoms that show up when cortisol is elevated or out of rhythm. And the tricky part is, most women are still being told to just eat less and move more, which can actually make things worse.
What You Can Do
In this season of life, managing cortisol becomes just as important as managing calories or workouts. In fact, it’s the key to everything else working.
That’s why my coaching focuses on:
Smart workouts that support metabolism without overtraining
Blood sugar balance through whole food nutrition and intermittent fasting
Recovery and hydration with tools like magnesium, sleep support, and active rest
Consistency over perfection so you can sustain results without burnout
When you learn to work with your hormones and nervous system, everything starts to shift. Energy improves. Sleep becomes more restorative. Fat loss gets easier. And you feel like yourself again.
Curious what it’s like to work with a coach who actually gets what your body is going through?
Join me for the 5-Day Cortisol Reset, August 18–22. It's a chance to try my proven coaching program with a special focus on managing cortisol in the peri-to-post wellness season.
You'll learn how to:
Regulate cortisol and feel calm, clear, and in control
Cut cravings and increase steady energy
Build strength with short, effective workouts
Reduce stress-related weight gain
Feel empowered with a plan that supports your hormones and your lifestyle
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