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 …
Did you know if you’re over 40, your goals might be stressing out your hormones instead of supporting them. During perimenopause and menopause, your body becomes more sensitive to stress. Extreme dieting, over-exercising, poor sleep, and busy schedules all raise cortisol. And high cortisol is the enemy. It can block weight loss, disrupt sleep, and …
If you feel like New Year goals were easier in your 30s, you’re not imagining it. After 45, your body is changing. Hormones affect sleep, energy, stress, mood, and cravings.And when your body is tired and stressed, motivation fades fast. That doesn’t mean you’re failing.It means your body needs a different strategy. So If Motivation …
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 …
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 …