Menopaused

Let's Talk About Menopause
2023-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Bali
Menopause has FINALLY gone mainstream. It was talked about on primetime television in Canada.

ON THE (CBC, The National) NEWS. ABOUT. TIME.

So the mainstream media is finally catching on!

There are millions of women in Canada and all over the world going through menopause.

Feeling the changes.

Needing good information and care.

Let’s take menopause out of the shadows. For the sake of our mental, physical, and emotional health.

Women need to advocate for themselves.

For women to advocate for themselves, they must know SOMETHING about the menopause journey in order to ask the right questions of their health providers.

So, I feel compelled to do an online workshop to discuss menopause and help you be your own health advocate.

FREE. REGISTER TO GET YOUR ZOOM LINK HERE

Menopause At Work - Fireside Chat
2022-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Bali
There’s a lot of mystery and misinformation about menopause and most people are unprepared for midlife hormonal changes.
Many women reach perimenopause and feel like their life has changed overnight.
Changes can be physical, emotional, and cognitive and working through perimenopause, especially in the workplace, can be challenging.
On October 27th at 1 PM EST I’ll be a guest in a webinar, Menopause in the Workplace, part of the Midlife Women at Work Fireside Chat series, hosted by Cardea health Consulting.
This session is for anyone who wants to learn how to best manage menopause at work (both professionally and personally).

Together we’ll discuss the:

lesser-known menopause-related symptoms
top five menopause-related symptoms women identified as impacting them at work
importance of a supportive workplace
benefits of a menopause-aware workplace
power of connecting and sharing menopause experiences with others

You can register (free) for the event on LinkedIn or on Zoom.
We would love to hear any questions that you have about the menopausal transition. Please let me know if there’s anything specific you would like us to address.

Finding Balance
2021-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | online
As you age, bone mineral is gradually lost making the bones weaker and more prone to fracturing or breaking. In the years following menopause (the last menstrual period) the rate at which bone mineral is lost is faster than at any other time of your life.

At least 1 in 3 women will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime
Fragility fractures represent 80% of all fractures in women in postmenopause over the age of 50
Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined

No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified but you should be aware of all the factors that contribute to strong and healthy bones, and control those that you can, such as nutrition and exercise.
Join me and my guest expert, Kate Milne, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and the founder of Age Sister, and learn why is so important for women in the menopause transition to have an exercise program, the importance of balance and strength, and Kate’s four top tips for healthy 50+ living.

Learn more about this event and register here.

Kate Milne is the founder of Age Sister, a company dedicated to providing mid-life women cutting-edge, evidence-based information and programs to help them have their best “second act.” As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, she has devoted her entire career to helping people improve their health. In fact, she started working in healthy living almost thirty years ago!
For the past 17 years, she’s worked exclusively with older adults. Age Sister is a culmination of her research, teaching, and work to help women like you get stronger, feel more confident, and stay in control of your health as you get older.
It’s time we redefined what it means to be a 50+ woman. Kate can help you go from feeling like you don’t recognize your body anymore to feeling stronger, confident, and in charge of your aging.

Learn more about this event and register here.

Menopause Cafe- Eat cake, drink tea, and discuss menopause
2021-10-17 15:00 - 17:00 | online
Rachel Weiss started the Menopause Café in Perth, Scotland, and I held the first Menopause Café outside the UK in Toronto in May 2019.
A Menopause Café is a discussion with no pre-set agenda, where the topics are chosen by you, the participant on the day.
We want the whole world talking about the menopause.
At a Menopause Café people gather to eat cake and drink tea (or whatever you want/have at home!) and discuss menopause.
Menopause Café is offered:

In an accessible, respectful, and confidential space
Open for all, regardless of gender or age
With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product, or course of action
On a not-for-profit basis

Looking forward to meeting you at the Menopause Café! Learn more and register here.

Menopause at Work: Take Control Of Your Midlife Journey
2021-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Many women reach perimenopause and feel their life has changed overnight.

The silence, secrecy, and shame surrounding menopause leave women unprepared for what is going on physically, mentally, and emotionally in midlife.

Since the menopause transition generally lasts 8-10 years, millions of women are coming into leadership roles while experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, sleep deprivation, cognitive changes, decreased self-esteem, and loss of self-confidence.

These symptoms also have a significant impact on productivity, engagement, and profitability.

In this talk you’ll learn tips on how to

minimize menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, brain fog, sleep difficulties, irritability, and mood swings
deal with menopause symptoms at work
make your office menopause-friendly.

Let’s talk about menopause so you can get educated and equipped to live a vibrant and productive life, and feel your best during the menopause transition.

Learn more about this event and register here.

A woman-to-woman talk: Decoding the most confusing aisle of the drugstore
2021-09-28 19:30 - 20:30 | online
Finding the most appropriate lubricant or moisturizer for you and your needs can seem like an impossible task. It doesn’t have to be.
Have you ever stood in front of the feminine aisle in the drugstore and found it impossible to buy a lubricant or moisturizer because it’s so confusing? How do you know if you need a lubricant or a moisturizer? And what type of lubricant (water, oil, silicone) or moisturizer? Do they all do the same thing?
No, they don’t! There are many options and in this talk you’ll learn the best product(s) for your situation and needs.
Natural lubrication declines in postmenopause due to decreased estrogen, leading to soreness, burning and itching, and painful sex. Discomfort while riding a bicycle, sitting for long periods of time, and wearing tight clothing are also common.
Up to 84% of women experience these changes and challenges but only 4% receive help and support.
Unfortunately, many women don’t feel comfortable asking their physician or pharmacist for advice, and so end up buying a less-than-ideal product – one that’s not appropriate, not as effective, or even irritating or harmful.
In this talk you’ll learn:

How to choose the most appropriate product—lubricant or moisturizer—for your individual vaginal and sexual wellness needs
The difference between lubricants and moisturizers and when to use one versus the other
The difference between the different types of lubs and moisturizers
Which products you should avoid
The best treatment when lubs and moisturizers don’t work
When to see and what to ask your doctor/gynecologist

Bonus – The first 15 registrants will receive samples of one of the best lubs available, and definitely my favourite.

Learn more about this event and register here.

Teresa Isabel Dias BSc Pharm, RPh, NCMP is a pharmacist and a Menopause Practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Many women experience physical, emotional, and mental challenges in midlife due to hormonal changes. Teresa provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so that they feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.

Uncovering Your Authentic Sexual Self
2021-09-08 19:30 - 20:30 | online
September is Sexual Health Month. Women’s sexual health and wellness, including in midlife & menopause, is important and shouldn’t be taboo.
Join us and uncover your authentic sexuality. At any phase of life. Including midlife and during the perimenopause transition. Your sex drive doesn’t have to go down the hill.
Come into the Red Tent and see how your sexual paradigm is giving you the sex life that you have now and how to transform it so your sex life can bring you rejuvenation, energy, and deep healing.
Learn to uncover you authentic sexuality and get out of the way whatever is in the way of you having a beautifully fulfilling, juicy, delicious sex life.
April will help you to see what limiting beliefs you may have around your sexuality and to create a whole new paradigm about what’s possible…
…anything is possible when we free ourselves up to explore our sexuality in a way that works for us.

Learn more about this event and register here.

How We Breathe Matters for Vitality, Stamina, and Longevity
2021-06-21 19:30 - 20:30 | online
How We Breathe Matters for Vitality, Stamina, and Longevity. Healthy breathing practices are one of the most effective ways to stabilize your emotions, build resiliency, improve health issues, sleep, and cultivate immune and respiratory health, all of which are especially beneficial while you navigate this unique time of uncertainty.
We’ll discuss:

The symptoms and health issues that can develop from unhealthy breathing
The effectiveness and benefits of nose breathing versus mouth breathing
The body chemistry of optimal breathing to maximize oxygen uptake to the brain, organs, cells, and tissues
The biomechanics of healthy breathing

Practices to:

Bolster your immune defence
Soothe your mind and emotions
Energize your body
Enhance endurance and fitness ability

Most of these practices are part of the Buteyko Breathing Method, also known for helping with asthma, anxiety, stress, sleep apnea and insomnia, plus fatigue, and depression.
Join us for “How We Breathe Matters for Vitality, Stamina, and Longevity” to learn a few easy tips and practises for maximizing your health, immediately. And you could win a free online workshop with Deborah in July!
Learn more and register here.

Teresa Isabel Dias BSc Pharm, RPh, NCMP is a pharmacist and a Menopause Practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Many women experience physical, emotional, and mental challenges in midlife due to hormonal changes. Teresa provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so that they feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant, and productive life.
Deborah Marcia Rubin is a certified Wellness Educator, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Buteyko Breathing Educator, Meditation Instructor, Speaker and designer of the Clarity Process. She is a visionary who embraces the power, beauty and grace within each individual. For more than 47 years, Yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing) and meditation have been an integral part of Deborah’s lifestyle. Her unique teaching ability combines the richness of postures, the power of breathing, and the silence of meditation, which motivates and sustains her students to explore their full potential.
“Yoga is a never-ending journey of self-discovery which inspires me to keep learning, growing and integrating the subtler aspects of Being for a fuller, more dynamic and compassionate life.” ~ Deborah

What You Say Counts: Rewrite Your Sleep Story Now
2021-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | online
For women, the pandemic has exacerbated menopause symptoms and increased sleep disturbances as we navigate uncertainty and increased stress. Join me for this special event, What You Say Counts: Rewrite Your Sleep Story Now.
What You Say Counts: Rewrite Your Sleep Story Now

Are you sick and tired of waking up tired?
Does the mental chatter of your mind keep you awake at night?
Is your wildest dream having a good night’s sleep?

North Americans are sleeping less and less over the last century. Through the pandemic, almost half of Canadians have experienced significant sleep disturbances as we navigate uncertainty and increased stress. For women, the pandemic has exacerbated menopause symptoms, including disrupted sleep.

Sleep is a foundational pillar of our health and wellness. When we have poor or inadequate sleep, it impacts our ability to focus and to regulate our emotions, our decision-making abilities, and more.

Your words count. They are more powerful than you might think. As a result, you may be unwittingly compounding your stress and reinforcing a narrative that is sabotaging your sleep.

It doesn’t have to be so hard!

Imagine leveraging the biggest influencer on your life… your mind.

In this session, you will:

Discover untapped potential of your mind
Understand the true power of your words
Learn 3 tips to rewrite your sleep story
Experience a guided visualization to release anxiety for more restful sleep

Learn more about this event and register here.

Teresa Isabel Dias, BSc Pharm, RPh, NCMP is a pharmacist and a Menopause Practitioner certified by the North American Menopause Society. Many women experience physical, emotional, and mental challenges in midlife due to hormonal changes. Teresa provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.

Laura Feltz, TNLP, MTLT, TCHt is an International Institute of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). After leaving a highly successful no-time-for life corporate career, Laura found joy in removing the mask of perfection, aligning her life and rebuilding her health. Now, as an International Institute of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Laura uses her experience, style, and tools to assist others in aligning their lives, living their passions…and yes, is teaching others what she’s learned about avoiding those sleepless nights too.

Learn more about this event and register here.

The courage to thrive in life’s relationships
2021-05-05 19:30 - 20:30 | online
The Courage To Thrive In Life’s Relationships. Tools To Maintain, Revive, Improve And Create New Relationships During A New Stage In Life.
Menopause brings important changes in a woman’s life. Changes in ourselves bring changes in our relationships with others.
The courage to thrive in life’s relationships
Our connection with others is only as strong as our communication skills. The science of positive psychology tells us that strong connections are essential for humans to thrive, feel fulfilled and find joy. Some of us need many people, others require only a handful. But we all need positive relationships in our personal and professional lives to succeed. How we communicate has the capacity to enhance or complicate our relationships. Miscommunication leads to confusion and frustration.
• Are you ready to shift from walking on eggshells and feeling stuck to feeling authentic, seen and connected?
• Are you ready to stop feeling mad or not saying anything at all, to being able to say what you want and being understood?
• Are you ready to have more fulfilling, peaceful and positive relationships?
Join us for an insightful hour of learning clear strategies on how to create and strengthen connections with others.
Learn more about “The Courage To Thrive In Life’s Relationships” and register here.
About my special guest, Claudia Aronowitz
Claudia Aronowitz, MSc, PCC, CPCC is an accomplished professional coach and mediator, certified by the International Coach Federation. Claudia is an engaging, strategic thinker who, prior to becoming a coach and mediator, spent over 20 years as a leader in the health and not-for-profit sectors. Today, as a Personal Development and Relationships Coach, Claudia uses compassion, insight and straightforward communication to support her clients through change and transition.
About Teresa
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!
*NAMS-North American Menopause Society is North America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health and quality of life through the understanding of menopause and healthy aging.

Learn more about “The Courage To Thrive In Life’s Relationships” and register here.

Proactive Self-Care in Perimenopause
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | online
If you’re a woman over 45 and/or experiencing symptoms that you think might be associated with menopause or peri-menopause, then you’ll want to be on this call to learn about Proactive Self-Care in Perimenopause.

Proactive Self-Care in Perimenopause

Menopause is more than just hot flashes. (Peri)menopause symptoms can affect your quality of life, relationships, and work. Learn how to decrease symptoms and challenges in menopause and proactively reduce the risk of diseases associated with low estrogen (heart, bone and Alzheimer’s).

I’ll be covering treatments for vaginal dryness (the most taboo topic of menopause!) and natural therapies for other bothersome menopause symptoms.

Join us to learn about Proactive Self-Care in Perimenopause. It’s FREE. Register here.

About Karen Porter
https://karenporter.ca/
While navigating a career in the financial industry, and outwardly appearing fine, for almost 30 years Karen inwardly battled IBS, anxiety and debilitating bouts of depression that left her hospitalized and grasping for her life. Forced to re-evaluate everything and take her health into her own hands, Karen started looking into alternative healing methods to help her heal where the traditional medical approach had failed.

After obtaining certification as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, as well as training in mindfulness coaching and stress management, Karen was finally able to find the much needed answers to gain control of her physical and mental health, and learn the tools to feel healthy, happy, focused, and radiant! Her health, and consequently her life, entirely shifted and she felt compelled to help as many women as possible.

Today, as a Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Coach, Karen is passionate about working with women over 45, to show them how to fuel their body and brain to feel their most radiant, fired up selves and be ready to show up in the world with more energy, feeling great in their bodies, and having better mental focus and resiliency to handle everything that life throws at them.

Karen shows women “hands on” tools for creating magic in the kitchen to help them create and crave delicious healthy food. She also works to help women understand their “food story”, essentially their self-talk around food and their bodies, so they can reframe those stories to help make healthy changes easier.

Join us to learn about Proactive Self-Care in Perimenopause. It’s FREE. Register here.

About Teresa Isabel Dias
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.

When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.

I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.

I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!

I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!

Join us to learn about Proactive Self-Care in Perimenopause. It’s FREE. Register here.

*NAMS-North American Menopause Society is North America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health and quality of life through the understanding of menopause and healthy aging

The Mind Body Soul Wellness Retreat
2021-04-17 10:00 - 16:00 | online
The Mind Body Soul Wellness Retreat is coming up.
This signature event is for women and men and will be held virtually on Saturday April 17th starting at 10 AM EDT and includes a catered lunch delivered to your home. WOW!
Feel free to invite your friends too!
I will be a vendor and you’ll have the opportunity to listen to my talk about Menopause Doesn’t Affect The Woman Only! Does this sound like something your partner should know about? Bring him/her along! I will explain why everyone who lives, works, loves, and interacts with a woman in perimenopause gets involved in the inevitable, natural, normal hormonal journey willingly or unwillingly, like it or not. After all, I’m the menopause expert!
Don’t miss out, buy your ticket now for the Mind Body Soul Wellness Retreat.
I feel (now, more than ever) that it would be very beneficial for you to take the time to practice self-love which in turn will lead to self-care.
Join this event to listen to other speakers that will guide you through a spa-like day for your body, mind, and soul.
The Mind Body Soul Wellness Retreat
Laura Notton is a social worker. She and her colleague Nicole Manes have a sound bath experience that they are offering to all delegates. A sound bath is a meditative practice that is accompanied by comforting sounds that emanate from bowls of various frequencies. Nicole is also a singer and her voice is angelic. It sounds (pun intended) very soothing, doesn’t it?
Zoe, a full-time Phys Ed teacher at a college in Montreal, teaches fitness in a private club and is a LuLu Lemon ambassador. I don’t know about you but I haven’t been able to go through a whole hour workout on my own in months. I need someone like Zoe to kick my derriere!
Elvia V. Hopper will deliver a talk, “Crap Magnet to Miracle Magnet”. Know someone who should listen to this advice? Invite them over or sign them up here.
My friend and amazing nutritionist, marathon runner, food-lover, and midlife ambassador Annie Gaudreault will deliver the signature talk “The 6 Pillars of Healthy Aging”.
Other highlights of The Mind Body Soul Wellness Retreat include a yoga session and an opportunity to play a wellness trivia game.
I urge you to come and have fun!
Register today and receive 10 wellness affirmation statements with soothing imagery that you can download to your phone as wallpaper.
I really feel that it is crucial to pamper yourself during the pandemic.
Self-care is not an indulgence – it is self-preservation.
Register here for the Mind Body Soul Wellness Retreat.

About Teresa
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!

Stress Less About Retirement With Five Simple Steps
2021-04-14 19:30 - 20:30 | online
Stress Less About Retirement! Midlife can be a time of change, anxiety, and worry. Hormones are changing, sometimes affecting your quality of life, relationships, and work. You may have hot flashes, night sweats, be more anxious, sleep less, and feel very fatigued. You ruminate and worry about everything and anything. In this event we’ll learn how to Stress Less About Retirement With Five Simple Steps.
I take care of your menopause journey and look after your health, hormones, and quality of life. I believe that your financial security is part of your wellness. Hence I’m hosting a conversation with Francine Dick, CFP, EPC. If you dream of the day you can retire, or simply wonder if you’ll have the financial means to do so, she helps you prepare for the future and shows simple steps you can take now to ensure a comfortable retirement.
Stress Less About Retirement
Sound interesting? It will be, and very useful to anyone who hopes to retire someday (and don’t we all?). Learn more about this event and register here.
Not old enough to retire yet? Good, because the earlier you start on this plan the easier it will be to live the retirement of your dreams.
Topics include visioning your retirement, income streams in retirement, and protecting yourself when you are most vulnerable. All participants will receive a handy planner to record pertinent information to simplify matters for your family if you become incapacitated or die.
Learn more about this event, “Stress Less About Retirement With Five Simple Step”, and register here.
About Francine
She’s been a financial and insurance advisor for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of families. Clients appreciate her non-judgmental approach, as well as her patience and open mindedness. She specializes in socially-responsible investing and was a finalist in the Wealth Professional Awards as advisor of the year in responsible investing.
About Teresa
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!
*NAMS-North American Menopause Society is North America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health and quality of life through the understanding of menopause and healthy aging.

Learn more about this event, “Stress Less About Retirement With Five Simple Step”, and register here.

Pharmaceutical Care for Women in Menopause
2021-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | online
Pharmaceutical Care for Women in Menopause
Presented by the Hamilton & District Pharmacists’ Association
Pharmaceutical Care for Women in Menopause
Learning Objectives:

Provide an overview of the menopause stages
Understand basic physiology pertinent to pharmacist-led care
Be able to determine risks/benefits of menopause hormone therapy (MHT)
Understand recent guidelines from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) for hormone therapy and non-hormonal therapy for menopause symptoms
Gain an awareness of Pharmaceutical Care for Women in Menopause

SPEAKER: Teresa Isabel Dias BSc Pharm RPh NCMP
MODERATOR: Sivajanan Sivapalan, MPharm. R.Ph. CDE
Location: Live Webinar
DATE: April 8, 2021
TIME: Presentation 7:00pm – 8:15pm EDT
This event is for pharmacists ONLY.
Register for “Pharmaceutical Care for Women in Menopause” here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zrmwKYeGSmCwirgFckrHIg
This event is sponsored by Pfizer.
About Teresa
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!
*NAMS-North American Menopause Society is North America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health and quality of life through the understanding of menopause and healthy aging.

Food Is Information For Your Body & Brain
2021-03-29 19:30 - 20:30 | online
Food is Information for Your Body & Brain. The hormonal changes of midlife can cause cravings, mood swings, and anxiety and worry; affect your weight; and change your body’s shape. You know what you should be eating for good health, optimal weight, and a healthy immune system. But sometimes it’s easier said than done…
Food isn’t just about the number on a scale or a dress size.
Join me, Teresa Isabel, pharmacist and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner and the host of this talk, and my guest speaker, Karen Porter, a Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Coach, and find out how it’s so much more than that!
The food you eat affects your physical & mental health. But you can transform that by making healthy choices & she’ll show you how!

Learn how to look and feel your best
Improve how you feel as you move through menopause
Make changes now based on how good you want to feel 10 years from now!
Strengthen your body & mind

I fell in love with Karen’s recipes when I had to change my diet due to food sensitivities and go grain- and dairy-free. And I think you will fall in love with them too! Including the amazing chocolate mousse that’s healthy to eat as often as you desire!
Learn more about this FREE event and register here.
Have questions? Submit them prior to the event to teresa@menopaused.org
https://menopaused.org
Karen Porter’s Bio
https://karenporter.ca/
While navigating a career in the financial industry, and outwardly appearing fine, for almost 30 years Karen inwardly battled IBS, anxiety and debilitating bouts of depression that left her hospitalized and grasping for her life. Forced to re-evaluate everything and take her health into her own hands, Karen started looking into alternative healing methods to help her heal where the traditional medical approach had failed.
After obtaining certification as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, as well as training in mindfulness coaching and stress management, Karen was finally able to find the much needed answers to gain control of her physical and mental health, and learn the tools to feel healthy, happy, focused, and radiant! Her health, and consequently her life, entirely shifted and she felt compelled to help as many women as possible.
Today, as a Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Coach, Karen is passionate about working with women over 45, to show them how to fuel their body and brain to feel their most radiant, fired up selves and be ready to show up in the world with more energy, feeling great in their bodies, and having better mental focus and resiliency to handle everything that life throws at them.
Karen shows women “hands on” tools for creating magic in the kitchen to help them create and crave delicious healthy food. She also works to help women understand their “food story”, essentially their self-talk around food and their bodies, so they can reframe those stories to help make healthy changes easier.
Karen will tell us how Food is Information for Your Body & Brain.
Learn more about this FREE event and register here.

Teresa Isabel Dias
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!
Learn more about this FREE event and register here.

*NAMS-North American Menopause Society is North America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health and quality of life through the understanding of menopause and healthy aging

Skin and Hair in Perimenopause
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Skin and Hair in Perimenopause require some new approaches as your hormones change. Join me, Teresa Isabel Dias, and Jodie Pappas, Founder of Clean Kiss which makes pro-aging natural skincare products, for this exciting and informative event all about Skin and Hair in Perimenopause.
I will share about why these changes happen, what is happening to your hormones, and top tips to help your skin and hair during this time.
Jodie will do a live demo of the types of products your skin and hair need to be nourished and glowing even though your body is going through these changes.
There are still ways to help yourself to have gorgeous pro-aging skin and hair during this time!
Join Us to find out how.
There will be prizes too to a couple lucky winners who attend live.
Join Us in Zoom live:
March 25th @ 12pm EDT
Meeting ID: 924 104 1060
Replay will be made available in Facebook on the @cleankisslifestyle page if you can’t join us live.
@findyour40 @menopaused
About Jodie Pappas, Founder & Skincare Chef of Clean Kiss
Jodie hit a turning point in her life twenty years ago when she was struggling with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome that caused infertility and other medical issues affecting her health. She turned to natural health and food to help her clean up her life, overcome PCOS and is eternally grateful for the birth of not one, but three daughters (a singleton and later twins). She is also indebted to another life altering experience that helped her become who she is today when one of her beautiful twins was born with a rare medical condition that required major reconstructive skull surgery and treatment through Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto.
Through these medical struggles, Jodie always sought for a natural solution. Jodie is known as a Family Natural Health Expert and is a published Author of Your Family Health Organizer (2007, Robert Rose Publishing Inc.). She has been a featured guest on City TV’s Breakfast Television, Global TV Morning, CTV, CHCH, Rogers TV, and countless radio shows in many cities across Canada and the USA informing parents about becoming advocates and taking charge of their families’ health for over a decade. Read more on our Media Page.
Jodie has an BA in Psychology, Certified in Human Resources Management, Certified in Organic Skincare Formulation, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), and is currently studying nutritional aesthetics to become a Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner (CNAP).
Jodie has leveraged her passion for wellness through clean living and a balanced lifestyle of yoga and fitness, and organic gardening. The creation of her natural skincare product line, Clean Kiss, is an extension of her advocacy for families to take charge of their health by reading labels, teaching that “What you put ON your body, goes IN your body” and encouraging them to find healthy personal care products that REALLY work!
Teresa Isabel Dias
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS* Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!

*NAMS-North American Menopause Society is North America’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health and quality of life through the understanding of menopause and healthy aging

Join us to learn about Skin and Hair in Perimenopause!

Got Your Glow On? Look Great In Menopause!
2021-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | online
Got your glow on? Join me, Teresa Isabel Dias, pharmacist and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP), and my friend Heather Chiavegato, Beautycounter Director, as we help you learn how to survive menopause and look great doing it!
I’ll chat a bit about menopause and how to manage symptoms (including The Glow aka hot flashes) and Heather will demo some makeup tips that’ll keep you looking fresh and glowing.
Menopause can be challenging but with the proper support the journey can be made easier.
Beautycounter makeup and skincare is clean with no harmful ingredients, to keep you looking good from the inside out.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82558905164?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 825 5890 5164
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Submit questions you would like to have answered at the event to teresa@menopaused.org
Want to learn more about (peri)menopause? Sign up for my MenopausED Newsletter.

About me
I am a registered pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.
When I was in my late 40s my son asked me if I was bipolar. I wasn’t, but the question made me look for answers to explain my behaviour. I had mood swings, was irritable, impatient, angry, and I was yelling at my kids (we always take it out on our loved ones). I found some answers and learned that I was in perimenopause.
I realized that if I, a healthcare professional, wasn’t aware of the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of the menopause transition then there must be a lot of other women who don’t know either. I decided I wanted to help other women understand and navigate the change, so I became a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner.
I founded MenopausED, a boutique-style virtual women’s health practice, specialized in menopause, to help women navigate the change so their life, relationships, and work can thrive!
I have two grown sons and I’m addicted to swimming and nature!

Managing Women’s Health in the Virtual World
2021-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | online
On January 28th I’ll be a panelist with other menopause experts talking about “Managing Women’s Health in the Virtual World”. This panel includes some of the top NCMPs in Canada!
OBJECTIVES:

How is Covid impacting sexual health? What self-help, self-care management is working?
How do you engage the patient to discuss libido issues or menopause struggles in a virtual setting?
How do you virtually initiate therapy? What tests / history might you need to know?

Healthcare professionals are welcome to join us and participate in a panel discussion with North American Menopause Society (NAMS) certified Healthcare Professionals for some helpful tips, recommendations and sharing of best practices
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2021, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
DISCUSSION LEADER
Dr. Sari KIVES (MD, FRCSC)
Obstetrics & Gynecology, St. Michael’s Hospital
PANELISTS
Dr. Vivien BROWN (MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP)
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
VP North America, Medical Women’s International Association
Toronto
Charlene WELSH (NP)
Nurse Practitioner, Pickering
Teresa Isabel DIAS (BSc Pharm, RPh, NCMP)
Pharmacist, Toronto

This event is FREE, thanks to the sponsorship of Searchlight Pharma.
Healthcare professionals are welcome to join us and participate in a panel discussion on “Managing Women’s Health in the Virtual World”. Sign up here.

The Women’s Empowerment Series – Supplements & Vitamins for Optimum Health
2021-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | online
I will be one of the speakers at The Women’s Empowerment Series offered this winter by the Women’s Travel Network and Lori Dalton Agency. This series of seminars is meant to educate and entertain you, and also to equip and allow you to make life-determining decisions for your physical and emotional wellbeing.
We will enlighten you with topics of self-discovery and health to allow you to be the best you can be, especially during your future travel adventures (we are almost there, but for now learn while you stay home, safely!).
Part I: Integrating your Wellness Lifestyle, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021, 12pm to 1pm ET.
Michelle Hillier – Exploring Personal Wellness at Home with Confidence, Creativity and Connection
There’s no question that the current situation has disrupted usual work-life routines. The need to work from home is having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of educators and students. In this hands-on practical session, you will discover, learn and experience how movement for personal wellness can nurture new levels of well-being in your work, your life, and the community around you. Personal connection is the key and that is difficult in these current times. See how movement can reduce stress & anxiety, increase self-awareness, mental health and nurture creativity. In a world full of right and wrongs, when you explore YOUR way of moving, the best part is “You Can’t Get it Wrong!”
Angela Dacey – Colours and How it Affects our Daily Lives
Using psychology of colour and understanding how it affects our thoughts and feelings.
Teresa Isabel Dias – Supplements & Vitamins for Optimum Health
Vitamins are essential for good health but you should get them through food rather than a supplement. Experts agree that a wholesome and varied diet already contains the vitamins and micronutrients you need. Find out what foods have a lot of nutrients, and what vitamins and minerals you should supplement with for disease prevention and optimum health, especially while travelling and unable to cook your own nutritious meals.
Attendance at The Women’s Empowerment Series is FREE, but please register here to attend.
The Women’s Empowerment Series series continues with
Part II: Enjoying Colours & Connections, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021, 12pm to 1pm ET.
Part III: Using Travel for Self-expression, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021, 12pm to 1pm ET.
Learn more about what I do here.

Vaginal Health and a Treatment Approach to Vulvovaginal Dryness: What a Pharmacist needs to know
2021-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | online
On January 14th, 2021, I will be presenting to the Metropolitan Toronto Pharmacists Association (MTPA) on “Vaginal Health and a Treatment Approach to Vulvovaginal Dryness: What a Pharmacist needs to know”.
Up to 80% of women suffer from vaginal dryness but only about 4% get treatment. Doctors do not ask women about their sexual health, and women don’t tell, so many women suffer in silence. Vaginal discomfort affects a woman’s sexuality, self-confidence and self-esteem, upsets the relationship with her partner, and decreases intimacy, sexual desire, and quality of life.
It’s not uncommon for women to confuse vaginal lubricants and vaginal moisturizers, however it’s important to know the difference between these two products because they have very different but important benefits.
Pharmacists are well positioned to help midlife women reduce vulvovaginal dryness and atrophy due to low levels of estrogen, such as in menopause.
The Metropolitan Toronto Pharmacists’ Association (MTPA) invites pharmacists to attend “Vaginal Health and a Treatment Approach to Vulvovaginal Dryness: What a Pharmacist Needs to Know”, online, on Thursday, Jan 14th 2021, at 7-8 pm EST.
Description:
Overview of vulvovaginal dryness, its causes, signs and symptoms, stepwise approach to relief and treatment including non-prescription options such as lubricants and moisturizers, and prescription options such as local and oral hormone and non-hormone therapies.
I, Teresa Isabel Dias BSc Pharm, RPh, NCMP, will be the speaker and these are my objectives for this session:

Provide an overview of vulvovaginal dryness, its causes and symptoms
Treatment options and long-term management of vulvovaginal dryness
Explain the differences between lubricants and moisturizers and why they are not interchangeable
The importance of discussing vaginal health with patients

Attendance is free but you must register to get your access link here.
I hope you can join us!
Learn more about what I do here.

Ask The Expert Series Facebook Live #menopauseducation
2020-12-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Facebook Live #menopauseducation
Join me for the first of my Ask The Expert Series on Facebook Live #menopauseducation.

Are you experiencing hot flashes?
Night sweats keeping you awake?
Can’t get back to sleep?
Brain fog makes you wonder if your job is too much for you?
Feel out of control and overwhelmed?
Your weight is going up despite doing the same as always?
You’d rather read a book than be intimate?
Intimacy hurts because of dryness (learn to communicate that with your partner and your physician)?
You’re not sure about anything in your life anymore?
Crying at commercials and feeling anxious about everything?

I feel for you and I felt all this AND MORE during my perimenopause.
Are you on Facebook?
Join me on Wednesday, December 30th at 4 PM ET on Facebook – MenopausED – for the first of my Ask The Expert Series Facebook Live #menopauseducation.
In this FB Live I will answer your questions about perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.
And hormone changes, women’s midlife health, vaginal and sexual health, and all the other taboo topics that no one talks to you about.
Myth-busting, science-based info, no BS!
Welcome to MenopausED – helping you navigate the change!

Are you a member of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network? It’s for women like you who need a community to stay connected, where sharing, relating, encouraging, supporting, educating, and lifting each other up are welcomed, encouraged, and facilitated.
The WHIM Network is a community where I encourage and support you to make your health a priority, in midlife and through your menopause transition.
You’ll have access to exclusive members-only Support/Sharing Get-Togethers for women to share experiences and learn from others. And I’ll be present to answer any questions you may have.
And you’ll have free access to more than 20 events where I’ll interview expert guest speakers about nutrition, exercise, positivity, meditation, relationships, gut health, sleep, breathing, mental health, dressing for your body shape, eroticism, and a lot more!
Start working today towards the woman you want to be at 70, 80, 90, 100!
See what else your membership includes here.
All meetings will be through Zoom; if you’re not comfortable using this very user-friendly platform yet let me know and I’ll guide you through it. If I could learn it, you can use it!

WHIM members Get-Together - Fun PAUSE-itivity
2020-12-28 19:30 - 21:30 | online
Happy Winter Solstice! Now get ready for the first WHIM members Get-Together!
I heard someone call the time between Christmas and New Year’s “no man’s land”, where one gets lost eating leftover turkey and chocolate, forgets the day of the week, and doesn’t give a s&@t about anything. So I decided to hold the first WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network Get-Together! on Monday, December 28th.
I thought this would be a good time for us to connect on Zoom and share some PAUSE-itivity, be merry, and support each other at a fun WHIM members Get-Together. I’m hoping we’ll lift each other up during what may be a difficult season for some of us (I will not have my sons with me this Christmas) due to the pandemic and lockdown.
When: Monday, Dec 28th at 7:30 PM ET.
Agenda: Be merry, positive, share, connect, support, and have fun. Let’s laugh together despite all things. Laughter is the best medicine and bonds people together.

What was the best thing that happened to you during the pandemic?
What’s the one thing you’re most grateful for in 2021?
What’s your biggest wish for 2021?
Bring your own inspiring, uplifting question, beverage of choice, good spirits (pun intended)…

Attire: Festive (antlers, bells, Christmas hats and bellies, casual, all-out, half-naked, whatever pleases you…)
Do you have a friend you would like to introduce to the WHIM Network? Bring her along for this one! I believe the more the merrier!
Location: Zoom Meeting – Sent to you by email on December 21st at 2 PM.
This event is exclusively for WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network members (and their friends). But you can register if you become a member by December 28th at 2 PM https://menopaused.org/whim/
Check out all your benefits and the women’s health information you’ll received for a whole year for just $12/ month. That will also give you access to a healthcare professional for the whole year, PRICELESS during the turbulent hormonal changes of midlife AND the pandemic.
The gift of good health and wellbeing is yours to give YOURSELF AND A FRIEND this holiday season – https://menopaused.org/whim/

Holiday Bash and 12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays
2020-12-01 19:30 - 21:00 | online
Join me on December 1st for a Holiday Bash and 12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays!
If you’re experiencing night sweats, poor sleep, hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, and other unpleasant menopause challenges then the thought of getting ready for the holidays can make you wish you could hide under the bed and resurface on December 26th.
Adding the stress of the holidays to (peri)menopause can be a recipe for feeling overwhelmed rather than for gingerbread cookies! But it doesn’t have to be. Really!
The “must do” ghost of holidays past must not haunt you. You must put limits on what you take on this holiday season in order to stay healthy, sane, and still loved by your family on Jan 1st.

You will be able to download (cheat-sheet!) the 12 Tips For Menopause-Friendly Holidays to you make the holidays a more enjoyable and less stressful time for you.
Dress up (if you’re tired of your sweater!), turn your video and microphone on so we can hear and see everyone, socialize, and have a virtual party!
Share your favourite holiday recipe for a sweet or savory dish, or a drink (easy to make!).
Share things that give you hope. We all need something uplifting during these hard times. Holidays during the pandemic may make life harder for those of us who cannot spend time with our loved ones. Let’s connect and cheer each other up!

Learn more about this event and register here.
And what’s a Holiday Bash without a gift? Your name will be entered in a draw to win a free yearly WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network membership (priceless!). I want you to make your midlife health top priority this holiday and always!
The purpose of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network is to educate women about their health and wellbeing, the life-affirming changes of midlife, and healthy aging. It’s the culmination of my 20+ years of experience working in women’s health with a focus on menopause.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
Learn more about this event, “Holiday Bash and 12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays”, and register here.
This event will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing to WHIM Network members only.

Food and Mood - The gut-brain connection
2020-11-18 20:00 - 21:00 | online
Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. What you eat or don’t eat, and your lifestyle, affect your brain health and cognition. Join me and my guest speaker, Gillian Bogden, to learn all about Food and Mood – The gut-brain connection.
Many of us know the role that food can play when it comes to stress, anxiety, and depression, but aren’t necessarily familiar with why and how this happens.
Alzheimer’s disease—which affects women twice as often as it affects men—is on the rise. It may start in our brains 30-50 years before we see any symptoms, and food is one of the main culprits.
Join me, Teresa Isabel Dias, founder of MenopausED, and my guest speaker Gillian Bogden, to learn how food and lifestyle literally lay the foundation for a healthy brain, as well as how we could potentially stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks.
My Guest Speaker will be Gillian Bogden. As a holistic nutritionist, health coach, graduate of George Brown’s Culinary Arts Program, and founder of gb wellness, Gillian leverages food and lifestyle to redefine healthy aging.
Having battled her own food issues for years, and influenced by her work with Jack.org, a national mental health organization for youth in Canada, and The Stop, a Toronto-based food community centre, Gillian realized she could make a profound difference in people’s lives through food.
These experiences led her to the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, where she focused her studies on the research behind how food and lifestyle affect mental well-being, chronic illnesses, energy levels, and overall health.
Gillian develops targeted one-on-one nutritional strategies for women in their prime (40’s, 50’s and 60’s), looking to take their health to the next level. Her work has recently expanded to include Wellness at Work corporate presentations and gb wellness Walk & Talk.
When not with clients, you will find Gillian either in her kitchen, walking the Toronto ravines, or enjoying a meal with family and friends.
This is an ONLINE event via Zoom. Upon registration you will receive by email a Zoom link to join us. A reminder with the Zoom link will also be emailed to you on the day of the event.
Learn more about this event “Food and Mood – The gut-brain connection” and register here.

If you would like to attend free then become a WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network member. By joining now you can attend ALL my live webinars FREE, and you’ll be able to watch my past recorded webinars and many other benefits.
Learn more and become a WHIM Network member here .

All About Hormones
2020-11-16 19:30 | online
Do you have questions about hormones? Or maybe you don’t even know what questions to ask! Here’s your chance to learn: This event will be all about hormones.
Join us for information, education and awareness around the “cycles of life”. Whether you have teenage girls at home, are in your 20’s or 30’s, have had children or not, are in perimenopause, or are curious about menopause itself, you will NOT want to miss this evening all about hormones!
I’ll be a guest speaker for Jodie Rogers, a health & wellness entrepreneur.
We’ll have an insightful conversation on this important topic that affects all women at all stages of life.
As a special treat, you will also have the opportunity to win a FREE essential oil just for sharing this webinar with your friends.
Here’s how to register and invite your friends: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1h6nprIwSvuaWkPd3D1YSA
So join us on Nov 16th to learn All About Hormones.

Are you…

Over 40?
Committed to your health and wellbeing?
Interested in learning more about your body and mind?
Ready to put yourself at the top of the list and look after yourself?

Then you should consider becoming a member of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network.
The purpose of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network is to educate women about their health and wellbeing, the life-affirming changes of midlife, and healthy aging. It’s the culmination of my 20+ years of experience working in women’s health with a focus on menopause.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
Come put yourself first and celebrate your journey with our growing community. Not yet a member? Become one here.
Become a 2021 WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network today and get the rest of 2020 FREE. Enjoy 14 months for the price of 12!
Membership includes a individual FREE 20-minute Discovery Call with me!
And you’ll receive a free book – A Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging: 7 Proven Ways to Keep You Vibrant, Happy & Strong by Dr. Vivien Brown.
You shouldn’t just survive the menopause transition, you should thrive through it!

What you should know about perimenopause
2020-11-02 20:00 - 21:30 | online
On November 2 I’ll be a guest speaker for my friend Rebeka Ly, who together with her husband founded Addo Living, talking about “What you should know about perimenopause but no one told you before”.
Even though all women go through menopause most aren’t aware of what that entails and what to expect from this phase of life. Many women feel alone and isolated during the menopause transition. Each of us goes through menopause in our own way but we share many common experiences.
Did you know:

8 in 10 women experience hot flashes
5 in 10 women experience vaginal dryness and pain with sex
1 in 4 women contemplate quitting their jobs because of night sweats, difficulty sleeping, irritability, anxiety, or problems with concentration and memory.

Even self-esteem and self-confidence can be negatively affected during the hormonal changes of midlife.
You are not alone! For every challenge that perimenopause poses there’s a solution.
Join us and learn what you should know about perimenopause: the menopause stages, most common physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms and most importantly, how to make your (peri)menopause easier.
Learn more and register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Are you…

Over 40?
Committed to your health and wellbeing?
Interested in learning more about your body and mind?
Ready to put yourself at the top of the list and look after yourself?

Then you should consider becoming a member of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network.
The purpose of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network is to educate women about their health and wellbeing, the life-affirming changes of midlife, and healthy aging. It’s the culmination of my 20+ years of experience working in women’s health with a focus on menopause.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
You shouldn’t just survive the menopause transition, you should thrive through it!
Come put yourself first and celebrate your journey with our growing community. Not yet a member? Become one here.

Celebrate World Menopause Day, October 18th
2020-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | online
Let’s get together (virtually) to celebrate World Menopause Day, Sunday, October 18th.
ALL women go through menopause. Do you know what to expect from (peri)menopause? If you don’t , you’re not the only one. Join me to find out.
All women go through menopause but most aren’t aware of what that entails and what to expect from this phase of life. Many women feel alone and isolated during the menopause transition.
Each of us goes through menopause in our own way but we share many common experiences.

8 in 10 women experience hot flashes
5 in 10 women experience vaginal dryness and pain with sex
2 in 10 women experience symptoms so severe their lives are altered
1 in 4 women contemplate quitting their jobs because of night sweats, difficulty sleeping, irritability, anxiety, or problems with concentration and memory. Even self-esteem and self-confidence can be negatively affected during the hormonal changes of midlife.

Join me and other women on October 18th, 2-4 PM, and let’s celebrate World Menopause Day.
Have questions about menopause? Bring them. Socialize, meet others, share and learn, and enjoy yourself. We can all use more joy in our lives!
This Celebrate World Menopause Day event is FREE but you must register to receive the Zoom link to join.
Learn more and register here.

When you sign-up for this event your name will be entered in a draw to win a free WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network 2021 membership. I want you to make your midlife health top priority this holiday and always!
The purpose of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network is to educate women about their health and wellbeing, the life-affirming changes of midlife, and healthy aging. It’s the culmination of my 20+ years of experience working in women’s health with a focus on menopause.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
You shouldn’t just survive the menopause transition, you should thrive through it!
Come put yourself first and celebrate your journey with our growing community. Not yet a member? Become one here.

Management of induced menopause in breast cancer survivors
2020-10-05 20:00 - 21:00 | online
Many women with breast cancer suffer induced menopause due to certain treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and medications used to treat and prevent breast cancer (tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors) that damage the ovaries and decrease estrogen levels at an earlier age. Women who undergo a hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries are put into induced menopause literally overnight.
The symptoms of induced menopause are usually severe, long-lasting, and life-altering. Symptoms can negatively affect your quality of life, your romantic life, and cause brain fog that makes you contemplate quitting your job.
To make things worse, the medical community—e.g. physicians, OB/GYNs, nurses, and counsellors—aren’t educated and well-versed in menopause so they fail to raise awareness, provide education, and support you.
You shouldn’t and you don’t have to suffer alone. There’s help! I can help.
I know how difficult it is for women who survived cancer (or surgically had their ovaries removed) to live their lives in the throes of induced menopause. I’ve volunteered at Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto, I’ve witnessed women struggle with menopause symptoms, and I was asked to offer education and support.
If you are a breast cancer survivor or had your ovaries removed then this workshop will help you manage the unwanted and unexpected consequences of your treatment on your hormones. We can improve your quality of life, relationships, and work.
In this online workshop you’ll:

understand how cancer treatment(s), to cure and prevent cancer, affect your ovaries and your hormones
learn how this sudden hormonal change is affecting you physically, mentally, and emotionally
get tips to deal with the changes and challenges you are facing after induced menopause.

We’ll also talk about:

How lack of estrogen affects the vagina, vulva, and sexual function
Management of vaginal dryness and pain with sex
How to increase your sex drive and feel sexy again!

REGISTER HERE
If you would like to attend free then become a WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network member. By joining now you’ll get a full 2021 membership plus the rest of 2020 FREE (so you can attend ALL my webinars FREE), and you’ll be able to watch my past webinars on my Vimeo channel, along with many other benefits.
Learn more and become a WHIM Network member here.

Brain Food by Dr Lisa Mosconi - WHIM Network Book Club
2020-09-29 19:30 - 22:30 | online
Many women fear they have dementia when they start forgetting words and their kid’s names during the menopause transition. That’s why I chose Brain Food by Dr Lisa Mosconi for the September WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network book club.
Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist researching how low levels of estrogen in menopause affect women’s brain and how it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Brain Food by Dr Lisa Mosconi is available from the Toronto Public Library and Indigo. Join me to discuss a wealth of information about brain health and how to keep your brain healthy to minimize the risk of cognitive diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The “whatyoumaycallit” phase is usually worst during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause (the last period), and usually improves in postmenopause. For most women, knowing this is part of the hormonal changes of midlife and not a life-long sentence makes it easier to accept and live through. But just because it’s an expected phase let’s not be complacent, let’s make sure you know what to do to optimize your brain function and health.
What you eat is important for brain health — that’s why I chose Brain Food by Dr Lisa Mosconi.
Learn more and register for this event here.
All WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network members attend FREE, but everyone is welcome to attend this event.
Not yet a member of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network? Are you…

Over 40?
Committed to your health and wellbeing?
Interested in learning more about your body and mind?
Ready to put yourself at the top of the list and look after yourself?

The purpose of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network is to educate women about their health and wellbeing, the life-affirming changes of midlife, and healthy aging. It’s the culmination of my 20+ years of experience working in women’s health with a focus on menopause.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
Come put yourself first and celebrate your journey with our growing community. Not yet a member? Become one here.
Learn more and register for this event here.

What are bioidentical hormones? Are they safe?
2020-09-09 20:00 - 21:00 | online
What are bioidentical hormones? Are they safer than other therapies? There’s no official, standardized definition for bioidentical hormones and this causes a lot of confusion and misinformation.
Bioidentical hormones are one form of therapy for menopausal symptoms.
Most women believe that bioidentical hormones are natural, made from plants, therefore safe. But there are no hormones in the wild that can be used by women straight from the plant source.
This workshop will provide information about bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) to help you make educated choices about your menopause management.
You will learn:

The meaning of “bioidentical”
What bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) is
How BHT helps menopause symptoms
The effectiveness and safety of BHT
The difference between BHT products
Natural versus synthetic therapies
If BHT is appropriate for you and your menopause symptoms
Whether BHT is approved by Health Canada of the FDA

Time for Q&A!
Learn more about this event “What are bioidentical hormones? Are they safer than other therapies?” and register here.

If you can’t attend live and you’re a WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network member you’ll receive the recorded webinar to watch at your leisure.
If you’re not a WHIM Network member yet and would like to be (only $45 for the remainder of 2020!) sign up here.
Are you…

Over 40?
Committed to your health and wellbeing?
Interested in learning more about your body and mind?
Ready to put yourself at the top of the list and look after yourself?

The purpose of the WHIM (Women’s Health In Midlife) Network is to educate women about their health and wellbeing, the life-affirming changes of midlife, and healthy aging. It’s the culmination of my 20+ years of experience working in women’s health with a focus on menopause.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
Come put yourself first and celebrate your journey with our growing community.
I help women cut through the clutter, the myths, and the folklore. By providing truthful, trusted advice, I educate women and equip them to be their own health advocates.
Come put yourself first and celebrate your journey with our growing community.
