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Transforming women's lives age 40+ who struggle with their:

✔️Health
✔️Hormones
✔️Menopause
✔️Weight Bsc. NutMed, CFMP mFNTP.

Ladies, would you like to look and feel years younger? 🙋

Wouldn't you just love to feel fighting fit like you used to, without your frustrating or debilitating mid-life symptoms dragging you down? 😫

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🥰

As a 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵, I can help you in achieving:

✔️Soaring Energy and Vitality
✔️Diminished Peri and Menopa

usal symptoms
✔️Balanced & Calmer mood
✔️Hormone Balance
✔️Healthy Metabolism
✔️Better Sleep
✔️Glowing Skin
✔️Increased Libido
✔️Sharper Cognition and Brain Function
✔️Slimmer Figure, Healthy Fat Loss

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡, 𝙗𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚! 💜

About Your Healthy Hormones and
Functional Medicine Nutritionist Marie Cherrett. Hi, I'm Marie Cherrett, founder of Your Healthy Hormones, an online functional nutrition service for women aged 40+. I'm a trusted and compassionate therapist working remotely worldwide to transform the lives of women aged 40+. My unique and customised programs, enable clients to finally feel better, look great and achieve true and lasting health and wellness. My clients and I work together closely as a team to successfully fulfill clients' all-important health goals. I'm passionate about coaching my clients to total health and wellness and showing them that true health is their birthright! I utilise a combination of my experience in the health and wellness industry, my many years of training as a functional medicine nutritionist, as well as my own personal experience as a former food addict and sufferer of the eating disorder bulimia. In my work with clients, I implement foundational and practical approaches to health such as diet, detoxification, lifestyle and stress management, movement, and sleep in order to reverse my clients' symptoms and restore optimum health. Since I have recently transitioned to working online, my website is still a work in progress.... Watch this space! Meanwhile, for more information about me and a comprehensive description of my services, please visit my personal LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariecherrett/

If you'd like to find out more about how I can help you, please send me an email at: marie@yourhealthyhormones.com

A FREE 30-minute appointment will be set up for us to chat informally, without obligation, to discuss your health challenges and to see how I can help you achieve the health and wellness you deserve.

14/04/2026

Cortisol doesn’t just affect weight or mood.
It affects skin - profoundly.
This is something many women notice in midlife but rarely have explained properly. Skin that suddenly feels thinner. Less firm. Slower to bounce back. A loss of glow that no serum quite fixes.
Chronically elevated cortisol signals the body to break down tissue rather than rebuild it. Collagen and elastin are sacrificed for survival. Repair slows. Inflammation rises. Blood sugar fluctuations increase glycation, which stiffens collagen fibres and accelerates sagging.
In simple terms: stressed bodies prioritise survival, not beauty.
So when women restrict harder, over-exercise, under-eat, or live in constant “push” mode, the skin often reflects that internal pressure. Not because they’re ageing badly, but because their nervous system hasn’t felt safe for a long time.
Radiance doesn’t come from doing more.
It comes from regulation 🌿
From stable blood sugar.
From deeper sleep.
From calmer cortisol rhythms.
From a nervous system that isn’t braced all day.
Glow isn’t just topical.
It’s biological.
It’s hormonal.
It’s neurological.
Glow is a nervous system state ✨
If your skin feels like it’s changed overnight, take that as information, not criticism. Sometimes the most effective “anti-ageing” strategy is teaching the body that it’s safe to repair again 🤍
You don’t have to figure this out alone. If you’re ready to feel more at home in your body again, you’re welcome to reach out 😃

08/04/2026

Women & Boundaries
So many women carry stress that isn’t even theirs.
Always available
always holding space
always saying yes
But chronic self-sacrifice keeps cortisol elevated.
And elevated cortisol quietly erodes health.
Boundaries aren’t selfish.
They’re biological protection.
Your nervous system needs them.
This isn’t about bubble baths or “self-care trends”.
It’s about biology.
Sometimes the most loving thing you can do - for yourself and everyone else - is stop pouring for a while ☕🤍

02/04/2026

To mark my 60th, I gifted myself something I’d never prioritised before - a full month away 😎

Not to escape life - but to finally listen to my own advice.

I’d realised I’d been carrying too much. Work I love, yes - but also emotional load, responsibility, and a nervous system that hadn’t truly stood down in a long time. I know better than most what chronic stress does to the body… and yet I’d slipped into it anyway.

What changed when I slowed right down?

Less belly weight.
Less water retention.
Clearer thinking.
A lighter, more buoyant mood.
More energy.
And yes… glowing skin ✨

And no, it wasn’t just the sunshine or the change of scenery alone.

It was lower stress and lower cortisol.

When the body finally feels safe, it stops bracing. It lets go of stored water. It softens its grip on fat. Inflammation settles. Hormones begin to communicate again. Skin repairs more efficiently.

It was a powerful reminder that midlife bodies don’t respond to force - they respond to safety 🌿

If you’ve been pushing, holding it all together, or telling yourself you’ll rest “later”, consider this your nudge.

When the body feels safe, it lets go 🤍

31/03/2026

I see this pattern constantly in clinic.

Let’s call her Jeanette.

Jeanette is doing everything right.
She eats well.
She’s cut back on sugar and ultra-processed foods.
She takes her supplements.
She lifts weights, does Pilates, tries to stay active.
She’s read the books. She’s listened to the podcasts.

And yet… nothing is shifting.

Her weight feels stuck, especially around the middle.
Her sleep is light and unrefreshing.
She feels wired but tired.
Anxious for no obvious reason.
And she’s starting to wonder what she’s missing - or what she’s doing wrong.

The answer is usually this: nothing.

Jeanette isn’t failing.
Her body is just under too much pressure.

When we look a little deeper, cortisol is often running high. Not because she’s doing anything “bad”, but because she’s been in go-mode for years. Holding it together. Carrying emotional load. Being the reliable one. Pushing through tiredness. Telling herself she’ll rest later.

So even though the food is good and the supplements are right, her nervous system doesn’t feel safe yet.

And until that changes, the body resists change.

When we shift the focus - away from doing more and towards creating safety, things begin to soften.

Weight melts away.
Sharper cognition returns
Sleep becomes deeper.
Anxiety eases.
Energy steadies.
Hormones start to respond again.
Not because we pushed harder - but because we removed threat.

Healing doesn’t start with more effort.
It starts with less pressure 🌿

If you see yourself in Jeanette, take that as reassurance, not criticism.
Your body wants to heal ✨

If this has struck a chord, consider this your permission to ask for support. My inbox is always open 🙂

26/03/2026

It’s not because you’re failing.
And it’s not because you’re losing your sharpness.

I see this all the time in midlife women - often bright, capable women who suddenly feel like their brain just isn’t cooperating anymore. Words don’t come as easily. Concentration slips. Decision-making feels exhausting. And the fear creeps in: What’s wrong with me?

Very often, this isn’t a brain problem at all.
It’s a nervous system problem 🧠

Long-term cortisol overload can actually interfere with the hippocampus, the brain’s “memory and clarity centre,” which helps explain why fog and forgetfulness show up under stress.

When the body is under chronic stress, the nervous system prioritises survival. Blood flow, glucose, and neurotransmitter activity are redirected away from higher thinking and toward keeping you safe. In simple terms: the brain goes into energy-saving mode.

Survival first.
Cognition later.

That’s why pushing harder rarely helps. More caffeine. More effort. More “powering through”. All of that can actually deepen the fog.

Clarity returns when the body receives a different message - one of safety 🌿

Brain fog often lifts when we slow the system down.
When we stabilise blood sugar.
When we support sleep.
When we reduce cortisol.
When we create more parasympathetic time.

Less rush.
More regulation.
More rest-and-digest.

If this resonates, start gently.
One pause today. One deep breath. One nervous-system-friendly choice.

Your brain isn’t broken - it’s protecting you 🤍

10/03/2026

Midlife symptoms aren’t a hormone failure.

I genuinely believe that now.

It’s a stress overload - and it’s something many women (myself included) underestimate for years.

Even when I was already trained and working as a therapist, I didn’t fully appreciate just how central this piece was.

It’s only after working closely with women in midlife, day in, day out, that the penny really dropped.

When cortisol stays elevated for long periods - often driven by chronic stress, emotional load, poor sleep, under-eating, over-exercising, or simply doing too much - the body loses its ability to regulate.

Hormones don’t operate in isolation; they respond to the nervous system.

And when the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, everything else struggles to find its rhythm.

Mood becomes fragile.
Sleep stops being restorative.
Weight piles on (often around the middle).
Thyroid output slows.
Digestion becomes unreliable.
Skin loses collagen and elasticity.
And that sense of joy and ease quietly slips away.

This isn’t exaggeration.
It’s biology 🧠

A body that perceives ongoing threat prioritises survival over repair.

Cortisol blocks progesterone production, disrupts blood sugar, increases inflammation, breaks down collagen and muscle, and suppresses thyroid signalling.

You simply cannot heal, balance hormones, or restore metabolic health in that state.

Healing happens in rest-and-digest 🌿

In parasympathetic dominance.
In safety.

Calm in midlife isn’t indulgent.
It isn’t optional.
It’s foundational ✨

If this resonates, start small.
One pause.
One boundary.
One nervous-system-supportive habit today.

How do you get out of ‘survival mode’ and prioritise ‘rest-digest & repair’?
Let me know in the comments

Your body is always listening 🤍

01/01/2026

New year, new opportunities to nourish yourself from the inside out 🌱

2026 is your year to stop guessing and start understanding what your body truly needs.

Let's move beyond generic advice and dig into YOUR root causes—because you deserve personalized answers, not one-size-fits-all solutions.

Ready to make this the year you finally feel like yourself again? Let's do this together.

25/12/2025

This season, my wish for you isn’t just about the beautiful meals on the table, but about the nourishment that happens off the plate... rest, connection, and a bit of festive magic.

May your day be filled with joy, your gut be happy, and your spirit be bright.

Sending love and wellness to you and your families today! 🕊️🍎

03/12/2025

Truth Wednesday: The messy, beautiful reality of midlife 💭 Some truths I'm sitting with this week...

That car cry?

It wasn't really about the jeans. It was about grieving who I used to be while making space for who I'm becoming. And honestly? She's pretty incredible.

The naps I used to feel guilty about?

They're non-negotiable now. My body literally needs that midday reset to balance hormones and show up for the second half of my day.

And the biggest truth?

I've stopped waiting to have all the answers. Self-compassion has become my superpower, and it's changed everything about how I move through my days.

Midlife isn't about having it together...

It's about giving ourselves permission to fall apart, rest, rebuild, and honor every version of ourselves along the way.

What's one truth you're sitting with today? 👇

Would love to hear if these resonate with you. Sometimes knowing we're not alone in the messiness makes all the difference.

11/11/2025

Your body isn't a problem to solve—it's a home to love. 💕

This perspective shift changed everything for me, both personally and in how I work with clients.

We've been conditioned to fight our bodies: restrict more, push harder, fix faster. But what if the answer isn't in the fighting? What if it's in the listening?

That green smoothie after pizza night? It counts.

That 10-minute walk instead of an hour at the gym? It matters.

Resting when you're tired instead of pushing through? That's wisdom, not weakness.

Progress doesn't require perfection. It just requires showing up for yourself, one choice at a time.

And if you're comparing your Chapter 3 to someone else's Chapter 20? Stop. You're not behind. You're exactly where you need to be, learning what your body needs at the pace that's right for you.

Your journey is uniquely yours—and that's exactly how it should be. ✨
What's one way you're choosing to support your body today instead of fighting it?

31/10/2025

Let's talk about the sleep struggle 😴 'I'm exhausted all day but can't fall asleep at night' - sound familiar?

This is SO common in midlife because:
• Declining progesterone (your natural sedative)
• Cortisol stays elevated from daily stress
• Hot flushes disrupt deep sleep cycles
• Racing mind from all the things on your plate

But good sleep isn't a luxury - it's when your hormones reset and repair!

My client-tested sleep protocol:
🌙 No caffeine at all (it disrupts sleep even 12 hours later!)
🌙 Magnesium 1 hour before bed
🌙 Cool, dark room (16-19°C is ideal)
🌙 No screens 1 hour before bed
🌙 Same bedtime every night (weekends too!)
🌙 Morning sunlight within 30 minutes of waking

Want more sleep-supporting recipes and tips? My free ebook has loads of calming meal ideas!

And if you'd like to chat about your specific sleep challenges, I'm offering free 40-minute wellness evaluations - genuinely no obligation, just me helping you find what works for YOUR body. Link in bio! 💤

Try these for one week and tell me how you feel.

What's your biggest sleep challenge? Let's troubleshoot together!

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