I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
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 …
We’ve talked about GLP-1 lately since it’s so popular in our culture right now – the risks, rewards, pros, and cons. But can you get all the GLP-1 you need from the food you eat instead of using medications? As a refresher, remember GLP-1 stands for Glucagon-like Peptide-1 which is a hormone produced by your …
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 …
Are you traveling for the holidays this year? If so, how do you prepare? Are you packing your suitcase, toiletries, and maybe gifts? You probably get your house ready for you to be gone – maybe set the thermostat, take care of plants, make arrangements for your pets, etc. But are you also preparing in …
Know what the biggest mistake I see women making often make during the holidays regarding your eating or health goals? You are too hard on yourself. This is a biggie that I used to do frequently. I’d feel so guilty, discouraged, and mad at myself for what I ate that day that I’d just say …
“I was so ready for the Christmas party – excited to see everyone and have fun. But after arriving, I found myself parked by the food table stuffing my face and unable to stop. I felt miserable the next day.” Ever felt that way? I know I have and many of my friends and clients …
If you’re trying to bake and eat healthy, can you still use a sweetener? What if you have autoimmune or gut health issues? Yes, you can. Maybe you’ve heard the blue (Equal), pink (Sweet-n-Low), and yellow (Splenda) packets are not the best for your overall health because they provide no nutrients and may cause …
You’ve heard of health and wellness and probably are trying to do something to help yours, right? But what really is health and wellness? Are they the same or different? And how do you even work on improving yours? As a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I am often asked these questions. Wellness …
We’ve been talking this month about mental health since May is Mental Health Awareness month. I’ve focused on food being one factor. But today we are going to talk about something else — our thought patterns and how we think. Do you have stinkin’ thinkin’? Have you heard that phrase before? Basically are you a …