Theresa Francis-Cheung is an English author specialising in psychology, nutrition, and women’s health. She is best known for Self-esteem: The Lazy Person’s Guide! (2002). In addition to hosting the spiritual podcast White Shores, Cheung is a regular dream decoder on the British daytime show This Morning. She also collaborates with The Institute of Noetic Sciences.
Francis-Cheung grew up in England in a family that encouraged exploration and self-discovery. Her mother, of Indonesian heritage, was a spiritualist, while her father was British. After completing her education at King’s College, Cambridge, with a degree in Theology and English, she initially pursued a publishing career before teaching English literature in secondary schools. She also worked as a health and fitness instructor, which fueled her interest in writing about personal development.
Francis-Cheung began her writing career with health-focused titles that addressed practical issues. She often collaborated with health professionals. Notable works include The PCOS Diet Book (2002), co-authored with Colette Harris, which offered actionable guidance for managing polycystic ovary syndrome.
She also authored Pregnancy Weight Management (2000), which addressed the challenges of maintaining physical health during pregnancy.
In 2002, Francis-Cheung released Self-esteem: The Lazy Person’s Guide!, a concise and accessible book for readers seeking quick and practical advice. “I wanted to strip away the jargon and make improving self-esteem achievable for everyone,” she explained.
Designed for those overwhelmed by complex self-help literature, the book offers clear strategies to help readers change their thoughts and feelings about themselves. The guide was part of the Lazy Person’s Guide! Series, which addressed various health topics in a similar approachable style.
In addition to her books, Francis-Cheung has contributed extensively to women’s magazines such as Red, Prima, and You and Your Wedding. Her articles often explore psychological and nutritional topics relevant to women’s health.
Theresa Francis-Cheung lives in Windsor with her family.
