Embrace Your Pause: Peri / Menopause Workshop

Join us for a fun, insightful workshop on peri-menopause & menopause—health, strength, and support await!

About this Event


Peri / Menopause Workshop

Welcome to the Embrace Your Pause: Peri / Menopause Workshop happening at North Star Fitness | CrossFit Riverstyx on September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time). Join us for a day of learning, sharing, and empowerment as we navigate this important stage in life together. Whether you're experiencing peri-menopause or menopause, this workshop is designed to provide support and guidance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and gain valuable insights. Mark your calendars and see you there!

Agenda


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Coffee

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
"Start with Breathing"
Host: Lindsey Johnson

Info: Lindsey will lead us in a short breathing and centering exercise to get us in the right frame of mind.

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
"What's Happening to My Body?"
Host: Empower Lifestyle Medicine

Info: Gain a better understanding of the stages of the menopause transition and how to tell if you're in perimenopause. We'll break down what's happening with your hormones—and how these shifts can lead to both symptoms and physical changes in your body.

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
"Let's Build Muscle!"
Host: Lindsey Johnson

Info: Lindsey will explain the basics of strength training, how to increase your muscle mass, and get you moving! She'll also give examples of how you can do strength training at home no matter what your skill level.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
"Is This Belly for Real?"
Host: Ann Collett

Info: Ann will explain body composition testing and how it helps to better understand the physical changes your body is going through - and how to fight these changes.

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
"Hormone Therapy: Are We Still Afraid?"
Host: Empower Lifestyle Medicine

Info: We’ll unpack the history behind the fear of menopause hormone therapy — where it started, why it stuck, and what the current science really says. You’ll learn about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone: the potential benefits, the risks, and how to make sense of it all. Plus, you’ll have the chance to complete a symptom survey to help determine whether you could benefit from hormone therapy.

🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
"The Easy Way to Eat More Plants"
Host: Jen Bleiweis

Info: Jen will break down why a plant-forward diet is especially beneficial during this stage of life and offer practical, easy-to-follow tips for adding more plants to your plate. She’ll also share strategies for meeting your protein needs without the confusion.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
"Too Much Stress, Not Enough Sleep"
Host: Empower Lifestyle Medicine

Info: Stress and sleep disturbances are incredibly common during this phase of life. We’ll explore practical strategies to help you lower stress levels and get better rest—along with a candid look at what doesn’t actually help.

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
"What Do You Want Your Future to Look Like?"
Host: Jen Bleiweis

Info: Jen will guide us through a meaningful reflection exercise to explore our core values, clarify our vision for health and well-being, and identify the obstacles that may be standing in the way. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and set a clearer path forward.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Q&A

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