The M Factor, Shredding the Silence on Menopause. Film followed by a panel discussion

The Sherbino presents The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause on September 1 at 6:30 PM, followed by a panel discussion. @ Doors at 6:00 PM, Film at 6:30 PM followed by a panel discussion led by local specialists in women’s health issues Dr. Abigail Seaver, ND; Meg Benasutti, ANP-BC, Jennifer McGeorge, ARNP, CNM, MSCP and Kim Walker, DNP, WHNP. Note: this is a different film from the one we showed back in May, which was about Perimenopause About The M Factor Film Menopause is a silent epidemic that affects the health and well‑being of millions of American women. In addition to experiencing traumatic physical symptoms, women are struggling with the related stresses of billions of dollars in lost wages, upended careers, family disruptions, and emotional chaos. This film confront this neglected crisis, challenges societal and medical shortcomings and advocates for a revolutionary approach to women’s health all over the world. Brought to you by filmmakers Coby Atlas, Tamsen Fadal, Denise Pines, Joanne LaMarca Mathisen. SUGGESTED RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (most of which will be available at the Ridgway Library) Menopause Manifesto—Dr Jen Gunther o The New Menopause—Dr Mary Claire Haver o Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting & Staying Healthy—Sharon Malone o Menopause Brain—Dr Lisa Mosconi o Unbreakable—Dr Vonda Wright The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome and Reclaim Your Health in Midlife–Cynthia Turlow, NP o Making Sense of Menopause—Susan Wilson, CNM o How to Menopause—Tamsen Fadal o Hot Flash Hell—Dr Lauren Streicher Also 2 books by Kelly Casperson I’d recommend: You Are Not Broken–not menopause specific, but such an important book on sexuality, desire and self-acceptance. I recommend it to many of my clients in menopause and perimenopause Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity –Kelly Casperson, MD–a new book that I’ve opened, and heard interviews about, but not read…yet. Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life–Sharon Blackie–“midlife is the threshold of opportunity and profound transformation, a time to learn, flourish…gaining new perspectives” Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live