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 …
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, …
October is World Menopause Month — and it’s the perfect time to talk about something many women over 40 experience but rarely say out loud: that feeling of being stuck. You might be doing “all the right things” — eating well, managing stress, trying to rest — and still feel like your body and emotions …
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 …
Have you ever noticed that after a rough night of sleep, your body just hurts more? Even little aches feel terrible? And big aches and pains feel unbearable. That’s not in your head. I’ve felt the same, and science shows poor sleep actually turns up the volume on pain. This is the final part of …
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 …
Pain is something most women don’t expect when they think about perimenopause and menopause. Yet, many women over 40 suddenly notice more stiffness, tension, or discomfort in their daily lives. It can feel discouraging, and sometimes even scary, when new aches show up seemingly overnight. The truth is, hormonal changes during midlife play a huge …