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 …
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 …
The holidays are joyful, but for many women over 40, they can also bring bloating, sluggish digestion, and uncomfortable fullness that lasts for hours. As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, your digestive system becomes more sensitive to stress, heavier meals, sugar, and irregular eating. The good news? Your digestion can absolutely feel better this …
Simple Hormone-Friendly Strategies to Reduce Bloat, Boost Energy, and Feel Amazing This Season by Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC, Health & Wellness Coach The holidays are supposed to be joyful… but for so many women over 40, they come with an uncomfortable secret: 🎄 Bloating after every meal🍰 Sugar crashes that wipe out your energy🥱 Brain fog …