I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
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. …
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 …
As women in midlife, we often focus on diet, exercise, medical checkups, and maybe even self-care activities during the week. But did you know that your mindset—the way you think about challenges, changes, and aging—may impact your health just as much as your lifestyle habits? Two powerful mindset shifts can make a big difference. Moving …
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 …
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 …