Tess Cheng

You are not meant to navigate midlife alone! 🌹

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be speaking at At the Threshold: Body, Wisdom, and the Art of Midlife, a free, virtual half-day immersion, created and hosted by for women navigating this powerful season of life.

Saturday, June 27
9am–1pm Pacific
Free + virtual

Together, we’ll explore what midlife is really asking of us, from nervous system health and brain function, to the deeper wisdom of the body and what it means to move through midlife as a woman.

My talk will focus on the connection between nervous system health and brain function, with practical tools you can start using right away.

If this season of life has been asking more of you, this gathering is for you.💖

👇🏽Go ahead and register for this free event.
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Long Weekend Reminder ☀️🧠

Memorial Day weekend is here ✈️🍹🌴

Enjoy the celebrations, the food, the time with friends, and the slower pace, but don’t completely disconnect from the habits that help you feel good.

It’s still Mental Health Awareness Month, and your nervous system notices everything… the lack of sleep, nonstop plans, stress, alcohol, screens, and constant stimulation.

A little mindfulness goes a long way.

Move your body.
Drink your water.
Get outside.
Take a breather when you need one.
Protect your energy too.

You can have fun this weekend and still stay connected to your health intentions. Balance always feels better than burnout.

Wishing you all a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸💛🇺🇸

🎙️ New Episode on Words of Wellness 💜

Health can feel simple… until life gets busy. Then even the basics start to slip.

I joined host Shelly for a real, practical conversation about how to stay consistent with your health, even with a full schedule, back-to-back meetings, and life on the go.
We talk about the biggest barrier most people face: the belief that there isn’t enough time. And how shifting that mindset, starting with why your health matters to you—can make everything else easier to follow through on.

We also cover:

✨ Why your family history doesn’t define your future
✨ Simple, realistic habits you can fit into a busy day
✨ Easy ways to stay active at your desk or during meetings
✨ How to stay on track while traveling (without missing out)
✨ Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset

This is a grounded, honest conversation with practical ideas you can actually use in real life.

👉 Tune in now and listen to the full episode.

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Holding Confident You: The Raw Conversations and smiling, because writing my chapter reminded me of something I see with busy, high-performing professionals every day:

Lasting change isn’t about willpower.

It’s about designing habits that actually fit your life: travel, long workdays, time zones, stress, and everything in between.

In my chapter, I explore how understanding why you do what you do (not just knowing what to do) changes everything. When habits are built for real life, not “perfect life”, energy stabilizes, focus sharpens, and results start to stick.

Confidence and self-leadership don’t come from forcing yourself. They grow from routines that truly support how you live.💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

If you grab a copy of Confident You: The Raw Conversations, I would love for you to share what resonates most and if it speaks to you, leaving a review makes a bigger difference than you know.💖

Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.
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📸Captured by , the creative genius who somehow makes everything look next-level. So grateful for your eye and your energy,
thank you.💞

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: A Real Conversation on Health, Caregiving & Change

Arthur and I sat down for a thoughtful conversation about health, caregiving, and what meaningful lifestyle change actually looks like in real life.

In this episode, I share my personal journey as a health & wellness coach, offer practical insights for caregivers, and clear up some common misconceptions about the health coaching profession.
We also explore how small, intentional lifestyle shifts can support both professional performance and personal wellbeing, especially during demanding seasons.

If you’re balancing work, caring for others, or curious about how health coaching can truly support sustainable change, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in now and listen to the full episode.

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Still Unfolding (and That’s the Point) 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Almost a month since Confident You: The Raw Conversations landed in the world, and one thing keeps standing out to me:

Confidence doesn’t come from forcing a reinvention.

It grows when we support ourselves consistently, especially in real life.

Curated by the wonderful , this book brings together 23 women sharing real stories (not highlight reels) about confidence, reinvention, healing, courage, and moving forward when life feels uncertain or messy. No polish. No pretending. Just honest conversations.

That’s why being part of this collaboration meant so much to me. My chapter focuses on what I live and coach every day: simple, sustainable habits that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and support your health while you’re navigating a full, ambitious life.

If you’ve ever felt like there’s more for you, but you’re not quite sure what the next step looks like, this book meets you right where you are. You don’t have to read it cover to cover. Start anywhere. Let it be a companion, not a checklist.

If you’ve already picked up a copy, thank you, truly. 💛
Your support means a great deal to me. 💞💞💞

If it resonated, leaving an Amazon review makes a bigger difference than you might think. It helps these stories reach more women.

✨ Paperback and Kindle are both available
✨ Grab a copy, gift it, or share it with someone who might need it

Real stories. Real women. Real momentum.

And yes… still amazed it hit #1 in five Amazon categories.

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