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.
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 …
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s all in your head.” And while health and wellness isn’t just in your head, science is showing us that your mindset can have a powerful impact on your physical well-being, especially after 45. What are Limiting Beliefs? Limiting beliefs are thoughts or assumptions that hold you back from reaching …
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 …
What if 90 days from now, you felt more energized, more confident, and more in control of your health? It’s not just possible—it’s completely within reach.And the best part? You don’t have to overhaul your life or do it all at once. As a health and wellness coach for women 40 and over, I’ve helped …
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 …