Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
106 | How to Calm Sugar Cravings in Perimenopause (Without Cutting Carbs Or Spiking Your Blood Sugar)
16 Dec 2025
Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What if sugar cravings in perimenopause aren’t about sugar at all? What if they’re our body’s way of asking for something else—and we’ve just been answering the wrong question? In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on what sugar cravings really mean in perimenopause—and how to calm them without cutting carbs. In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly Googled questions, including: ✅ Why am I craving sugar so much in perimenopause? ✅ Why do sugar cravings get worse in midlife? ✅ Why do I crave sugar even when I’m not hungry? ✅ How does hormone imbalance contribute to sugar cravings? ✅ Do carbs cause sugar cravings? ✅ Why do cravings get worse when I cut carbs? ✅ How does blood sugar affect sugar cravings? ✅ Can stress cause sugar cravings? ✅ How do I stop sugar cravings without cutting carbs? If you’re craving sugar even when you’re not hungry (or you’re cutting carbs but still dealing with intense cravings), this episode’s for you. — EPISODES MENTIONED: 104 | Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? The 3 Protein Rules That Fuel Fat Loss in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/35ea0c 105 | The 4 Biggest Metabolism Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Perimenopause (And How to Fix Them):https://pod.fo/e/362da4 — FREE RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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