Moving Through Menopause Webinar Series
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As women, we go through very different life stages that often aren’t talked about, let alone studied for what best practices may help alleviate symptoms and the risk of acquiring certain diseases. Menopause is a normal and accepted part of aging for women, and can often bring unexpected changes that can impact a women's physical and mental health.
Too many women go through menopause facing barriers to accessing accurate information and appropriate care, on top of having to battle many myths and misconceptions about this new stage in life.
This webinar series will help to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions around menopause, give women the information they need to empower them to look after their health and advocate for themselves.
Nourishing Menopause
Date: May 20th
Time: 12pm - 1 pm PST / 3pm - 4pm EST
While menopause is an expected and normal stage of life, nutrition needs and changes can feel confusing. In this presentation, Emily Arthur, The Period RD will break down the biggest nutrition concerns in menopause, nutrition myths that are keeping you stuck, and share evidence-based information on specific nutrients, supplements and how intuitive eating can build your nutrition and health confidence.
About Emily Arthur
Emily Arthur is a Registered Dietitian with a special focus in reproductive medicine and gynecology.
Her passions include supporting women in building a peaceful relationship with their bodies, educating others about the menstrual cycle and unique life changes women go through, and providing evidence-based nutrition care for: perimenopause & the menopause transition, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis & pelvic pain, fertility & pregnancy prep, and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
Strong, Fit and Thriving – Fitness During Menopause
Date: May 13th
Time: 12pm - 1 pm PST / 3pm - 4pm EST
We know that exercise is important during the menopause transition (and beyond), but there are conflicting messages around what type of exercise is best and if we should approach it differently due to menopause-related hormone changes. It’s important to focus on some key guidelines, while selecting physical activities we enjoy that align with our individual abilities, goals, and preferences. Join Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, muscle physiology researcher and women’s health expert, to discuss how exercises such as dedicated strength-training and aerobic exercise, can help us maintain muscle mass, bone density, and physical function as we age!
About Lauren Colenso-Semple
Lauren Colenso-Semple is a muscle physiology researcher and science communicator with expertise in female physiology, exercise, and nutrition. She has a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University and a M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. Her work focuses on the influence of ovarian hormones on exercise-induced adaptations. Lauren is also an expert fitness professional with years of practical experience in strength & conditioning and sports nutrition. She is a co-owner of the MASS Research Review.
Find her on Instagram and X: @drlaurencs1
Navigating Change – Embracing the Transition to Menopause
Date: May 6th
Time: 12pm - 1 pm PST / 3pm - 4pm EST
Menopause is an expected and accepted stage of a woman’s life, but it also comes with plenty of myths and misconceptions. Since everyone’s experience is unique, there is no standardized path to navigating this change in life, and many women face barriers to information, treatment and evidence-based care. Perimenopause and menopause can also bring unexpected changes that significantly impact a woman’s physical and mental health.
Join us in a discussion with Dr. Unjali Malhotra, MD, who is dedicated to helping bridge the knowledge gap surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Together, we will explore the stages of perimenopause and menopause, their implications on women’s health, and the treatments available to manage these transitions. Additionally, we will address barriers to accessing care and discuss ways women can find the support and community they need.
About Dr. Unjali Malhotra, MD, CCFP Women's Health FCFP NCMP
Dr. Unjali Malhotra, is from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She completed her residency in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she created and completed a women's health residency program after family residency. She has completed extensive post-graduate menopause training under many of the most prominent menopause providers throughout Canada.
Dr. Malhotra is the founder and former program director of the UBC Women's Health Residency Program (for training family doctors in advanced women's health skills for delivery in rural and remote communities). She has also held the positions of Medical Director of Options for Sexual Health BC and the Chair of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the Canadian Foundation for Women's Health. She also previously served on the board of the Federation for Medical Women and held the position of Medical Officer, Women's Health at the First Nations Health Authority.
