Overview:

Perimenopause isn’t just about hormones, it’s about how those shifts ripple through the entire body. This talk explores the often-overlooked connection between hormonal changes and sexual health, including vaginal dryness, pelvic pain, decreased desire, and difficulty with arousal or orgasm.

We’ll highlight how changes in fascia, lymph flow, nervous system regulation, pelvic floor function, vulvar and vaginal tissue, and unprocessed stress can amplify symptoms, leading to pain, disconnection, and frustration in intimacy. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these factors affect both body and mind, and how to address them in a holistic, empowering way.

Audience Takeaways

-Understand how hormonal shifts during perimenopause impact pelvic health, libido, and sexual function and what to do about it.

-Learn how changes in fascia, lymph, pelvic floor, vagina, and the nervous system contribute to discomfort, pain, and decreased desire.

-Gain practical tools, such as breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation strategies—to restore connection, pleasure, and confidence.

Overview:

Perimenopause is not just about hormone replacement therapy (HRT which is now MHT). Fascia, the nervous system, lymphatic function, blood sugar regulation, hypermobility, neurodivergence and POTS may all influence how we experience this transition.

For those who are neurodivergent and/or empathic, heightened awareness of physical sensations, emotions, sensory input, or the needs of others can add another layer, especially during a time when the body is already changing. Combined with cultural and societal expectations, this transition can feel even harder to navigate.

Audience Takeaways

-Understand how fascia, the nervous system, lymphatic function, blood sugar regulation, hypermobility, and POTS can influence the perimenopausal experience.

-Recognize how neurodivergence, heightened sensitivity to others, and societal expectations can influence stress, symptoms, and connection to your own needs.

- Learn practical, non-hormonal strategies and lifestyle shifts that can be applied immediately to support the body and navigate perimenopause with greater confidence.

Overview:

Perimenopause changes how the body responds to stress, exercise, and recovery. What used to “work” in workouts or daily routines can now backfire—intense training, pushing through fatigue, or ignoring signals often worsens symptoms like pain, fatigue, and brain fog. In this session,

Dr. Mary explores how fascia, the nervous system, somatic awareness, lymph, and blood sugar regulation interact with hormonal changes, and why learning to check in with the body is essential. Attendees will discover how tools like heart rate variability (HRV), intuitive movement, and nervous system regulation can guide smarter choices for strength, resilience, and energy in this phase of life.

Audience Takeaways

-Learn why traditional “pushing harder” exercise approaches can worsen perimenopausal shift symptoms.

-Understand how fascia, lymph, blood sugar management, somatic awareness and the nervous system interact with hormonal shifts to impact recovery, energy, and pain.

-Discover practical tools, including HRV tracking, intuitive body check-ins, exercise dosing, and restorative movement, to better support health and strength during perimenopause.