Join our speci al Menopause Café\; with special guest Amalia Kartsonas from the pod cast What the Pause?! \; \;
\nThis work shop explores the "myths and truths" surrounding menopause symptoms\, trea tment options and conversations women are often afraid of or discouraged f rom having. Participants will examine common misconceptions about symptoms \, hormone therapy\, aging\, mental health\, weight changes\, sleep disrup tion\, and workplace performance while learning what current evidence actu ally tells us. The session creates a respectful\, stigma-free space to ask questions\, challenge outdated beliefs\, and build confidence when speaki ng with healthcare providers\, family members\, colleagues\, and employers . The goal is to replace fear and confusion with practical knowledge\, inf ormed self-advocacy\, and more open\, supportive conversations about menop ause. \; \;
\nAmalia Kartsonas is a C ertified Perimenopause and Menopause Coach\, Business Professor and Projec t Management Professional with extensive experience in education\, leaders hip and complex organizational environments. As creator and host of Wh at the Pause?!\, she leads candid\, evidence-informed conversations a bout menopause\, identity\, and wellbeing. Her approach blends academic ri gor\, lived experience and practical workplace insight. A dancer for 40 ye ars and former group fitness instructor of 30 years\, Amalia is deeply com mitted to helping women over 40 feel informed\, supported and empowered th rough this transformation. \;
\nStaff: Nancy
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