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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …