I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
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, 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 …
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by the constant dings, emails, pop-ups, texts, and screens?If so—you are not alone. You may have decluttered your closet – but what about your phone? How about your inbox? The time you spend on social media? Your overall digital devices? Today, we’re going to talk about digital clutter—what it …
Did you know Green smoothies won’t fix what negative thinking is breaking? In other words, your thoughts could be the very thing triggering your hot flashes, gut issues, hormonal problems, and that stubborn belly fat? It’s not just about what you eat or how you sleep—your mindset is silently shaping your hormones and your digestion …
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! : …
What’s one other factor affecting your mental health? It’s your gut-brain axis. Have you heard of that before? Scientists and doctors know that the brain and gut are interconnected, by the Vagus Nerve. It’s the longest and most complex of the twelve cranial nerves, running from your brain to your large intestine. This nerve is …
What’s another big issue that may be causing your high histamine levels? Stress! We all have stress in our lives. But it’s our reaction to the stress that determines how our bodies and minds handle that stress. And if we live in a perpetual state of stress without learning how to manage it, that’s what …
Did you know that a high cortisol level is one reason you may not be sleeping well at night? Sleep loss triggers our body’s stress response system, leading to elevated cortisol which further disrupts sleep. Plus, did you know if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, your cortisol levels naturally rise? So no wonder you have …
Do you always feel stressed or anxious rushing from one thing to another? Do you need to simplify your life? And did you know that we can have clutter mentally and emotionally, not just physically? This month we are talking about how simplification of your life actually is necessary for a healthy life and how …
Perfection. Do you strive for that? And if you can’t be perfect, do you just give up? If that’s you (some or most of the time), we are going to dip deeper into how this philosophy and attitude affects your health – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, relational as well as achievement of goals, and your …