I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
Holiday travel looks festive on the outside, but for many women over 40 it feels exhausting on the inside. Long drives or flights, disrupted sleep, different foods, packed schedules, and emotional stress can quickly lead to bloating, fatigue, headaches, mood changes, or feeling completely depleted. The good news? Travel doesn’t have to derail your health …
Do you feel joyous like the little one playing in the snow? The holidays can feel busy and stressful. Many women over 40 feel this even more because of hormone changes. You may notice more anxiety, more emotions, and less patience. And if you’ve experienced a loss this year, have poor health or are the …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC, Nurturing Your Life The holidays are supposed to feel magical… but for many women over 45, they bring more pressure than peace. 🎄 Busy schedules🍪 Endless food temptations😴 Poor sleep💸 Financial stress👩👧👦 Caretaking for everyone else And when we’re in perimenopause or menopause? That stress hits differently. Our hormones are changing, …
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 …
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 …
Have you ever heard of exercise snacking? I know you know what snacking of food is – eating a small portion of food for energy and to help satisfy the hunger pains until mealtime. But exercise snacking is an interesting concept. And no, it’s not munching on potato chips while riding your exercise bike! : …
Did you know that there’s a nerve in your body that could be the key to reducing hot flashes, better sleep, and balancing your hormones? God designed your body with this incredible built-in-healing system. What is this nerve? It’s your Vagus Nerve. The Vagus nerve can naturally help you feel better. If you’re in perimenopause …
In light of Valentine’s Day and the topic of love, do you remembers years ago in 1984 there was a hit song by Tina Turner called What’s Love Got to Do with It? Maybe you’ve heard it. The meaning of the lyrics is sad since in the song the woman was hurt in a relationship …
Do you get more stressed during the holidays? If so, you’re not alone. Many people do. There are many reasons why. We discussed unrealistic expectations and time management and ways to help in part 1. If you didn’t read that yet, click here. How does stress show up in our body and mind? Here are …
We are in the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and then New Year’s is right after that. Is this the most Wonderful Time of the Year for you? Or are you like many people who tell me they’re feeling even more STRESSED! The holidays are filled with both joy and stress for most of …