This community women’s health event brings together leading local experts to demystify the hormone transition from perimenopause through the first decade of postmenopause, including the shifts happening long before the tell-tale symptoms show up.

If you’ve ever wondered: What is happening to my body? Why is my weight changing? Why is my energy different? - or you simply want to be proactive and prevent future symptoms - this event is for you.

Most women are never told how early hormonal changes begin or how deeply they influence metabolism, mood, sleep, stress, and long-term health. This evening gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical steps you’ve been looking for.

You’ll learn:

• What stage of the transition you may be in (even if you feel fine now)
• Why weight, energy, mood, and sleep may feel “off”
• Which therapies and strategies actually work
• How hormone therapy is used safely today
• The metabolic, lifestyle, and nervous system levers that help you feel better
• How to take proactive steps now to change the trajectory of your health

Whether you're noticing early cycle changes, in the thick of symptoms, or navigating lingering issues after your final period, you’ll leave with clear answers, validation, and an evidence-based roadmap forward.

Host: Catherine Walter, NBC-HWC, founder of the Lexington Women’s Health Speaker Series and the Boston Perimenopause & Menopause Community.

Speakers:

Dr. Anila Jha, MD, NCMP - Board-certified OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner with deep expertise in menopausal medicine.

Laura Brown, WHNP-BC, MSCP - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and certified Menopause Society practitioner focused on evidence-based midlife care.

Joelle Chateauneuf, DNP, FNP-BC - Family Nurse Practitioner integrating functional, lifestyle, and holistic medicine.

Veselina Hristova Jones, LICSW - Psychotherapist specializing in women’s mental health and stress resilience through midlife transitions.

Local Business Partners: Bella Santé Spa, Post 1917 Restaurant & Lounge, Fitness Together Lexington, and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.