I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWCHealth & Wellness Coach & Mary Kay Beauty Consultant ✨ The Stress-Skin Connection Holiday stress can do more than tire your mind. It can also show up on your skin. When you’re overwhelmed, your body releases cortisol, a stress hormone that can: For women over 45, fluctuating hormones make skin even more …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’re in your 40s or 50s or beyond, you might be feeling a little unsure about what this next season of life holds. Maybe your kids are growing up or leaving home.Maybe your career doesn’t excite you the way it once did.Maybe your body, your energy, or your priorities are shifting. That’s all normal …
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, …
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 …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC | Health and Wellness CoachHelping women thrive in perimenopause and menopause through faith-based functional wellness When most women think about eating healthier, their first move is usually to cut carbs or calories — but there’s one nutrient we actually need more of in midlife: Protein. If you’re in perimenopause or menopause …