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.
How Stress and Hormones Impact Gut Health After 40 Many women over 40 focus on food first when digestive symptoms show up.They cut sugar, try new diets, or add supplements — yet the bloating, reflux, or unpredictable digestion continues. What often gets overlooked is this:Your gut responds to stress, hormones, and mindset just as much …
Many women over 40 tell me the same thing: “I’m eating healthier than I used to, so why do I feel more bloated?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it.Midlife hormone shifts can change how your gut responds to food. Foods that once felt fine may now cause bloating, …
Have you noticed your stomach getting pickier after 40? More bloating, more sensitivities, less tolerance for certain foods. It’s not just aging. Your gut and hormones are going through real changes. For many women in perimenopause and menopause, digestive discomfort slowly becomes normal. You may feel bloated after meals, tired even after sleeping, or frustrated …
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 …
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. …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC | Health & Wellness Coach for Women 45+ As women, our bodies shift dramatically in perimenopause and menopause—and what worked for us in our 20s and 30s may not serve us anymore. One common issue I see with my clients over 40 is under-nourishment—especially when it comes to protein, healthy fats, …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC, Health and Wellness Coach Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood food groups out there: carbohydrates. As a health and wellness coach for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, I get this question all the time: “What about macros: should I be cutting out carbs?” And my answer? Not all carbs …
What if 90 days from now, you felt more energized, more confident, and more in control of your health? It’s not just possible—it’s completely within reach.And the best part? You don’t have to overhaul your life or do it all at once. As a health and wellness coach for women 40 and over, I’ve helped …
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 …