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.
If you set health goals this year but already feel tired, discouraged, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. For women over 40, it can be hard because what worked before isn’t working now. Your hormones change the rules of weight loss, digestion, sleep, and how you respond to stress. New habits need to be developed …
Simple Hormone-Friendly Strategies to Reduce Bloat, Boost Energy, and Feel Amazing This Season by Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC, Health & Wellness Coach The holidays are supposed to be joyful… but for so many women over 40, they come with an uncomfortable secret: 🎄 Bloating after every meal🍰 Sugar crashes that wipe out your energy🥱 Brain fog …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC, Nurturing Your Life The holidays are supposed to feel magical… but for many women over 45, they bring more pressure than peace. 🎄 Busy schedules🍪 Endless food temptations😴 Poor sleep💸 Financial stress👩👧👦 Caretaking for everyone else And when we’re in perimenopause or menopause? That stress hits differently. Our hormones are changing, …
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 …
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 …
If you grew up in the low-fat diet era of the 1980’s, chances are you’ve been told for years that fat is the enemy. But as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who works with Christian women over 40, I’m here to tell you that healthy fats are not the problem – they’re …
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by the constant dings, emails, pop-ups, texts, and screens?If so—you are not alone. You may have decluttered your closet – but what about your phone? How about your inbox? The time you spend on social media? Your overall digital devices? Today, we’re going to talk about digital clutter—what it …
Ever feel like your brain has 50 tabs open – and none of them are loading? If so, you’re not alone. For many women over 45, the demands of life—family, health, aging parents, shifting hormones, career transitions—can pile up in our minds and hearts, leaving us feeling scattered, stressed, and spiritually disconnected. Mental and emotional …
Do you feel like no matter what you do—eat clean, exercise, manage stress, pray, get outside in nature —you still struggle with bloating, fatigue, hormone imbalances, or mystery symptoms? If that’s you, read on because we are talking about something that’s often overlooked but incredibly important: hidden infections—like bacteria, viruses, and even parasites—and how they …
Are you over 45 and struggling with stubborn weight gain, mood swings, or brain fog? Or maybe you have digestive issues, poor sleep, or night sweats? What’s one of the biggest drivers of these symptoms? Your diet. And it’s not just what you eat, but how your body is reacting to it now that you’re …