I help women over 45 naturally support hormonal balance, gut health, and thyroid function through personalized wellness coaching rooted in science and faith.
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, …
Welcome back to our Thrive After 45 series. We’ve been talking this month what every women should know about Perimenopause and Menopause and understanding what’s going on in your body. In part 1 we did a deep dive into symptoms. In part 2 we focused on what’s one of the most visible changes in Perimenopausal …
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 …
You’re feeling exhausted by 3 PM, craving something sweet, and thinking, “Just one little treat won’t hurt.” But what if I told you that sugar isn’t just zapping your energy—it could be fueling your cravings, disrupting your hormones, and making perimenopause & menopause symptoms worse? Today we are discussing ‘The Sweet Truth’ about sugar and …
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 …
Is your gut health affected by perimenopause or menopause? So if you’re in the perimenopause or menopause phase of life, has your gut health – your digestive system — changed? I have women ask me often why as they age has bloating, stomach pain, or food sensitivities worsened? Why are they having constipation or diarrhea …
Do you like your job? Or if you’re retired or not working outside the home, do you like what you’re doing? Do you feel stimulated or challenged in a healthy way at what you do? Since we’ve been talking about all the dimensions in wellness, have you ever thought of how your occupation, volunteering, or …
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 …