I I work with women in perimenopause and menopause who also struggle with digestion, fatigue, and stress — and we build habits that support the whole body and mind, not just the scale.
October is World Menopause Month — and it’s the perfect time to talk about something many women over 40 experience but rarely say out loud: that feeling of being stuck. You might be doing “all the right things” — eating well, managing stress, trying to rest — and still feel like your body and emotions …
Welcome back to our Thrive After 45 series. We’ve been talking this month what every women should know about Perimenopause and Menopause and understanding what’s going on in your body. In part 1 we did a deep dive into symptoms. In part 2 we focused on what’s one of the most visible changes in Perimenopausal …
Have you ever noticed that after a rough night of sleep, your body just hurts more? Even little aches feel terrible? And big aches and pains feel unbearable. That’s not in your head. I’ve felt the same, and science shows poor sleep actually turns up the volume on pain. This is the final part of …
by Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC Why and how does pain flare when you’re stressed? One of the reasons is cortisol, your body’s stress hormone. Today I’m going to show you how stress and emotions fuel midlife pain, and how you can calm the cycle in your body, mind, and spirit. This month, in honor of Pain …
by Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC What if your pain isn’t just something to push through but actually your body’s way of sending you important signals? Let’s talk about how to listen to those signals and how to find real relief. Type me in the comments if that sounds like you. If you’re a woman in your …
Pain is something most women don’t expect when they think about perimenopause and menopause. Yet, many women over 40 suddenly notice more stiffness, tension, or discomfort in their daily lives. It can feel discouraging, and sometimes even scary, when new aches show up seemingly overnight. The truth is, hormonal changes during midlife play a huge …
Do you feel like aches and pains are showing up more often now than they did a few years ago? Maybe your joints feel stiff in the morning, or you notice headaches creeping in more regularly. Or you find your stomach hurts more often. Or after exercising, your muscles and joints take longer to recover. …
Midlife can be a season of transition, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. During this time of life, many women stop and ask themselves, “What’s next for me?” And once we reach 40, 50, and beyond, most of us have set many goals. But how many actually made you feel happier, more peaceful, or purposeful? Maybe …
As women in midlife, we often focus on diet, exercise, medical checkups, and maybe even self-care activities during the week. But did you know that your mindset—the way you think about challenges, changes, and aging—may impact your health just as much as your lifestyle habits? Two powerful mindset shifts can make a big difference. Moving …
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s all in your head.” And while health and wellness isn’t just in your head, science is showing us that your mindset can have a powerful impact on your physical well-being, especially after 45. What are Limiting Beliefs? Limiting beliefs are thoughts or assumptions that hold you back from reaching …