SCHEDULE
BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 12:00 NoonSpeakers
Michaela Pereira
TV Personality
Denise Pines
Founder, WisePause Wellness; President, Osteopathic Medical Board
Speaker
Guest Speaker
Aging is not the beginning of the end—it’s the beginning of a new kind of power. This uplifting session helps you rewrite the story you’ve been told about getting older, so you can see this phase as a time for expansion, not shrinking. You’ll explore how to quiet ageist noise, claim your worth, and design a next chapter that feels energized, joyful, and aligned with who you are now.
Speaker
Rajita Patil
MD, OBGYN
If you’ve ever wondered “Is this normal—or is it just me?”, this is your go-to clarity session. You’ll learn what really happens in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, what symptoms mean (from heavy periods to hot flashes and mood swings), and which changes deserve a doctor’s attention. You’ll leave with a simple roadmap for tests to ask about, treatment options to consider, and lifestyle shifts that actually help, so you can stop guessing and start making confident decisions about your health.
Moderator
Denise Pines
Founder, WisePause Wellness
Speakers
Tracey Sylvester
MD, OBGYN
Amy Day
ND
There is no one “right” way to do menopause—there is only what is right for you. In this expert panel, you’ll get a clear, jargon-free overview of hormone therapy (HRT), non-hormonal medications, and natural approaches, including nutrition, supplements, and stress management. You’ll learn how to weigh risks and benefits, what questions to ask your provider, and how to combine options to build a personalized plan that fits your values, your body, and your life.
Breathwork (5 minutes)
WisePause Lifestyle Showcase (Paid Only)
The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (3-minute trailer) / Break & Exhibitors
Speaker
Rayne Parvis
Personal Stylist
Your body is changing—but your style can still feel like you, just updated for this new season. In this fun, practical session, you’ll learn how to dress for hot flashes, weight shifts, and new curves without hiding your personality. Discover flattering silhouettes, breathable fabrics, and easy styling tricks that help you feel polished at work, comfortable at home, and confident in every room you walk into right now.
Speaker
Rhonda Voskuhl
MD, Neurology
If you’re snapping at people, misplacing your keys, or feeling emotionally “off,” you are not losing it—your brain is responding to hormone shifts. This session explains, in clear language, how estrogen and progesterone affect memory, mood, focus, and stress, and why working memory often feels unreliable in midlife. You’ll learn science-backed strategies—both lifestyle and medical—that can sharpen your thinking, steady your mood, and help you feel capable and in control at work and at home again.
Speaker
Carl Truesdale
MD
When your hair, skin, and face start changing faster than you expected, it can shake your confidence. This candid conversation explains why midlife hormones trigger hair thinning, dryness, acne, and faster visible aging—and what you can realistically do about it. You’ll learn about non-invasive medical treatments and cosmetic options, so you can choose what feels right for you and walk away with a plan to feel more at home in your appearance again.
Speaker
Erich “Coach E” Nall
Author & Fitness Expert
If your old diet tricks stopped working, it’s not a willpower problem—it’s biology. In this high-energy session, you’ll learn how hormonal changes affect where you gain weight, why your midsection is shifting, and what actually works now. Discover how to use strength training, smarter movement, and realistic nutrition strategies to rebuild muscle, boost metabolism, and feel powerful in your body again—without extreme diets.
LUNCH
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM- The Sugar Pause: Wean Your Sugar Cravings – Maura Knowles
- Hair Loss & Thinning Solutions
- Autoimmune Disease and Menopause Management?
- Female Intelligence: The First AI That Actually Listens to Women – Jacqueline Buckingham
- The Art of the Pause (Mindfulness) – Melissa Shah
- Holistic Menopause Care – Dr. Amy Day
- 3 M’s of Menopause – Memory, Mood and Midsection – Rajita Patel
- CBD, THC and Women’s Health
- Ageless and Unstoppable – Carl Trusdale
- Skin Beauty in the Pause – Kari Gran
- Menopause and Your Teeth: Tips for Better Dental Care – Julia Perederiy
- End Sleepless Days
- Wiser, Stronger, Drier: Pelvic Health for the Midlife Woman – Karyn Eilber / Aggie Postman Kutcha
- What’s Happening to Me? Navigating Perimenopause – Dr. Amanda Tracy
- The Superpowers of Menopause
- Hormone Replacement 101
- Wiser, Stronger, Drier: Pelvic Floor Health for the Midlife Woman – Dr. Karyn Eilber
- Can’t Take Hormones, Can I Still Get Relief?
- Great Sex & Menopause – Kim Ronan / Dr. Klos
- Wise Up GLP-1’s – Separating Hype from Help – Star Zakian
- Natural Solutions Approach – Deanna Minich
- From Foggy to Focused: Unlocking Mental Clarity – Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl
- Shape Shift to a New You – Rayne Parvis
- Fitness That Works for Midlife – Erich “Coach E” Nall
- Menopause is Not Just A Woman’s Issue – Tafiq Akir
- Dr. Maggie Ney
Energy Tai Chi with Coach E
POST LUNCH
1:15 PM – 6:00 PMPresenter
Denise Pines
Awardees
Mary Claire Haver (Invited)
Menopause Trailblazer
Genentech (Invited)
Corporate
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (Invited)
Menopause Advocate
Moderator
Michaela Pereira
TV Personality / Host
Speakers
Karen Eilber
MD, FACOG
Aggie Postman Kupta
PT, DPT
Leaking when you laugh, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling “off” in your pelvic area is common—but it is not something you just have to live with. In this empowering session, you’ll learn how to prevent or even reverse incontinence, prolapse, vaginal atrophy, and other uncomfortable symptoms by understanding how your pelvic floor actually works and what it needs to stay healthy. You’ll discover why it’s crucial to care for your pelvic health before problems get worse, and how a few simple, targeted exercises can strengthen key muscles, support your organs, and help many women avoid surgery. We’ll also cover the key hormone that matters most for pelvic health, practical solutions for urinary leakage, and how to choose the best lubricants to ease vaginal dryness and make intimacy more comfortable. You’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps to protect this essential part of your body for years to come.
Energy Movement (5 minutes)
Speaker
Sleep Expert
Night sweats, 3 a.m. worry spirals, and endless tossing and turning do not have to be your new normal. This session unpacks how menopause disrupts sleep, from hot flashes and anxiety to shifting hormones, and shows you which habits and treatments actually make a difference. You’ll leave with a practical, step-by-step plan to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more rested—without relying only on pills.
Unlock Life-Changing Sleep Solutions:
- Natural Sleep Aids: Find out if supplements like melatonin are worth trying.
- Myth Busting: Learn why most people need more than five hours of sleep, and why those who claim otherwise might be mistaken—unless they’re among the rare few with a “short sleep” genetic mutation.
Exhibitor Break (20 minutes)
Moderator
Michaela Pereira
TV Personality, Host
Speakers
Katherine Klos
MD
Kim Ronan
LSCW, MPH, AASECT – certified sex therapist
Low desire, dryness, leaks, and pain during sex are common in menopause—but they are not something you just have to live with. In this honest, shame-free conversation, you’ll learn how hormones, pelvic floor health, and communication affect your sex life and what you can do to shift things. You’ll explore medical and non-medical solutions to reduce pain, boost comfort, and rebuild desire, along with scripts to talk to your partner so intimacy feels safe, connected, and pleasurable again.
Moderator
Denise Pines
Speakers
Amanda Tracy
ND
Deanna Minich
PhD
If you can’t take hormones—or simply prefer not to—you still have powerful options. This session dives into evidence-based natural strategies, from targeted nutrition and botanical therapies to micronutrients, stress tools, and circadian-friendly routines that support your body from the inside out. You’ll learn how to mix and match approaches to ease hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, sleep issues, and more, so you leave with a personalized, realistic plan you can start using right away.
Speaker
Melissa Shah
MPH
Speaker
Julie E
MPH, RD, Julie E Heath
Fatigue isn’t just a symptom—it’s a signal. If you wake up tired, push through the day on fumes, and wonder why rest isn’t helping, this session is for you. You’ll learn how hormonal shifts, sleep disturbances, nutrition, and cellular energy (your mitochondria) all combine to drain your tank in perimenopause and menopause. Most importantly, you’ll get practical, science-informed strategies—food, daily rhythms, and lifestyle tweaks—to rebuild steady, sustainable energy so you can show up fully in your life again.
WisePause Lifestyle Showcase
Speaker
Denise Pines
Founder, WisePause Wellness
Speaker
Ana Netanel
Sound Healer and Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Ana is a World-renowned healer who leads us in a Shakti meditative acoustic sound concert as we end our day in a deeply restorative sound experience designed to calm your nervous system and invite real rest. Through immersive sound and gentle guidance, you’ll shift out of “go-go-go” mode and into a state where your body can naturally reset, repair, and replenish.
Experience
Best Self Wellness Experience
Best Self Wellness Experience: Two Hours Devoted Completely to You. In a world that constantly demands more from you, this is your invitation to receive. Enjoy two hours of massage, acupuncture, acupressure, cryotherapy, and other rejuvenating therapies designed to ease stress, soothe your body, and recharge your spirit so you can leave the conference feeling deeply cared for and renewed.