Stop Chasing Wellness

The Hidden Causes of Fatigue in Perimenopause & Menopause

Kristin Season 4 Episode 85

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If you’re getting 8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted, dragging through the afternoon, or relying on caffeine just to function,  this episode is for you!

In this conversation, we unpack why fatigue isn’t always a sleep problem. Your energy is deeply connected to how your body regulates blood sugar, stress hormones, and recovery throughout the day.

You’ll learn the 3 most common types of fatigue:

  • Blood sugar fatigue : crashes, cravings, and unstable energy
  • Cortisol fatigue :  feeling wired but exhausted at the same time
  • Sleep disruption fatigue :  hormonal patterns that quietly sabotage deep rest

We also explore why these issues become more common in midlife, especially as hormonal shifts make the body more sensitive to stress and less resilient to poor recovery habits.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to support your energy naturally, from stabilizing blood sugar to calming the nervous system and creating rhythms your body can actually thrive on.

Stop chasing sleep hacks. Start supporting your body in the way it was designed to function.

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Stop Chasing Wellness is an online wellness coaching company founded by two Holistic Health Coaches, Gina and Kristin.  Be sure to check out all of our offerings including our book, Stop Chasing Wellness; Create It, and our growing catalog of Hormone Specific coaching courses.  All of our courses and offerings are designed to help you feel and live your best life in a simplified way that works for you.  You can find Stop Chasing Wellness on  Facebook and Instagram