Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A conversation between Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Kate Muir, and Alice McCrum at the American Library in Paris. Filmed on 24/05/2023 with a live audience both in person and on Zoom.
Two experts in menopause discuss the science behind it, the reality of experiencing it, and the importance of broaching the subject.
Menopause occurs in every menstruating body. Yet few know what to expect when they begin experiencing it, and even fewer understand the science behind the process. Lack of research and cultural taboos around discussions of menstruation have contributed to a general cultural ignorance surrounding the subject, which translates into ill-preparedness and inadequate treatment when it happens. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, has devoted her life to developing nutrition strategies aimed at combating the adverse effects of menopause-induced hormonal changes. Kate Muir has written books and produced documentaries on the subject, aiming to promote awareness and challenge the Together, the two women discuss the reality of menopause, the stigmas associated with talking about it, and the importance of breaking the silence.
About the speakers:
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, Board Certified OBGYN, entrepreneur and best- selling author of The Galveston Diet, who has devoted her adult life to women’s health and the treatment of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition and anti- inflammatory foods to combat midlife inflammation and highly recommends the unique benefits of intermittent fasting. She is a leading voice on social media in the realm of menopause education.
Kate Muir is a menopause expert, writer and filmmaker. She is the author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) and the producer of three groundbreaking Davina McCall women’s health documentaries, including Sex, Myths and the Menopause for Channel 4 in the UK. Her next book is on the contraceptive pill.
Evenings with an Author is generously sponsored by GRoW @ Annenberg.
A conversation between Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Kate Muir, and Alice McCrum at the American Library in Paris. Filmed on 24/05/2023 with a live audience both in person and on Zoom.
Two experts in menopause discuss the science behind it, the reality of experiencing it, and the importance of broaching the subject.
Menopause occurs in every menstruating body. Yet few know what to expect when they begin experiencing it, and even fewer understand the science behind the process. Lack of research and cultural taboos around discussions of menstruation have contributed to a general cultural ignorance surrounding the subject, which translates into ill-preparedness and inadequate treatment when it happens. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, has devoted her life to developing nutrition strategies aimed at combating the adverse effects of menopause-induced hormonal changes. Kate Muir has written books and produced documentaries on the subject, aiming to promote awareness and challenge the Together, the two women discuss the reality of menopause, the stigmas associated with talking about it, and the importance of breaking the silence.
About the speakers:
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, Board Certified OBGYN, entrepreneur and best- selling author of The Galveston Diet, who has devoted her adult life to women’s health and the treatment of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition and anti- inflammatory foods to combat midlife inflammation and highly recommends the unique benefits of intermittent fasting. She is a leading voice on social media in the realm of menopause education.
Kate Muir is a menopause expert, writer and filmmaker. She is the author of Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask) and the producer of three groundbreaking Davina McCall women’s health documentaries, including Sex, Myths and the Menopause for Channel 4 in the UK. Her next book is on the contraceptive pill.
Evenings with an Author is generously sponsored by GRoW @ Annenberg.
