I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
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 …
In a headline that’s rocking the health and wellness world, Weight Watchers—once the go-to solution for millions hoping to lose weight—has filed for bankruptcy. While the full story is complex, one major factor stands out: the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These weight-loss injections have been hailed as “miracle” drugs. But …
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 …
Are you a woman over 40 and wondering what may be contributing to you not feeling well and your current health condition? Many women over 40 have issues including hormonal imbalances, pre-diabetes or diabetes type 2, digestive issues (IBS, IBD, constipation, stomach pain), insomnia, or autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and rheumatoid …