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Summit Schedule & Speakers

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The Schedule

10:00 am - Doors Open

  • Enjoy coffee and mini muffins 

  • First 50 people to sign up receive a gift bag

  • Uncommon Threads - Coat drive donation 

    Please donate New/Excellent condition:
    Women’s Winter Coats, Boots, Sweaters,  Winter accessories

Morning Sessions

10:15 am

Your Menopause Blueprint
Kristen Herlihy
Refined from Within

10:45 am

Pelvic Health in Menopause
Dr. Nicole Kocan, PT,DPT
Refined Performance

11:15 am

HRT for Perimenopause & Menopause
Magen Price,  FNP-BC, MSCP, CSC
Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness

Midday Activities

12:00 pm

Join us for Food | Desserts | Sample mocktails 

12-1 pm

Community & Interactive Session

Focus: Storytelling, networking, interactive activities

Features: #WDNC Wall, Future Letter to Self, raffles and prizes

Goal: Foster connection, conversation, and shared experiences among attendees

Afternoon Sessions

1:00 pm

Nourishing the Change: Foundational Nutrition
Jenine Wright
NTP FitLife

1:30 pm

Building Strength in Menopause
Nicole Wade, Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

2:00 pm

Sleep Well, Live Well: Sleep & Stress Panel
Erin Browning, Speech Pathologist
Evolved Therapy
&
Nicole Pichette,  MSN, FNP-BC, MSCP
Live Well Collaborative

2:40 pm

The Stress Is In The Mess
Kathy Peterson
Breathe Easy Organizing

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The Speakers

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Kristen Herlihy

Your Menopause Blueprint

10:15 am

Takeaways:

Normalize menopause as a natural, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, life stage

Offer small, practical changes for daily comfort and functioning

Provide science-based resources and next steps

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Dr. Nicole Kocan

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Pelvic Health in Menopause

10:45am

Takeaways:

Understand pelvic floor function and menopause-related changes

Recognize you are not alone in experiencing symptoms

Learn actionable strategies for pelvic floor health

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Magen Price

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Hormones, Hype, and Half-Truths: What Midlife Women Deserve to Know

11:15 am

Takeaways:

Identify common myths about menopause and hormone therapy

Distinguish evidence-based facts from wellness-world hype

Confidently make informed decisions about symptom management

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Jenine Wright

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Nourishing the Change: Why Foundational Nutrition Matters Most in Menopause

1:00pm

Takeaways:

Balance blood sugar to reduce hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disruptions

Prioritize nutrient-dense foods over restrictions

Build a strong nutritional foundation before supplements or therapies

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Nicole Wade

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Building Strength in Menopause

1:30 pm

Takeaways:

Strength training to improve metabolism, body composition, and bone density

Aligning goals with actions

Nutritional support for strength training

Erin Browning

Nicole Pichette

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Sleep Well, Live Well: Sleep & Stress Panel

2:00pm

Takeaways:

Understand how hormones and airway changes affect sleep

Learn practical breathing retraining and integrative strategies

Holistic approaches including nutrition, movement, and stress management

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Kathy Peterson

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The Stress Is In The Mess

2:40 pm

Takeaways:

Recognize how your environment impacts mental health

Understand that asking for help is a healthy self-care choice

Reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm with practical strategies

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Knights of Columbus - 23 West Foster Street - Melrose, MA

October 25, 2025 10am - 3pm

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