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The Walrus Talks Menopause took place on October 17, 2024 at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.
Demystifying menopause, from peri to post, and the impacts on women’s health and well-being
Did you know that menopause lasts for one day? Or that in Canadian health care, menopause is not part of any mandatory medical training? How is it that over half of Canada’s population will experience a life-altering journey and our system isn’t prepared to support them? Join us on October 17, at The Walrus Talks Menopause, presented by Knix and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, to shatter the silence surrounding menopause.
The program features a diverse range of speakers, including medical experts, cultural leaders, and specialists who deal with the different stages and experiences of menopause, from peri to post. You will learn about the physiological changes during menopause and their impacts on mental health, society, and the economy. Key to these conversations is how different cultures approach menopause, highlighting both traditional wisdom and innovative practices.
The Walrus Talks Menopause will shed light on women’s experiences. We invite you to join us in person or online to contribute to this critical conversation.
Featuring
08:09 Janet Ko, President and Co-founder, Menopause Foundation of Canada
16:54 Sarain Fox, Artist, Activist, Filmmaker
26:04 Dr. Jenny Godley, Professor, Sociology, Adjunct Professor, Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
34:00 Dr. Ariel Dalfen, Psychiatrist, Co-founder and CEO, BRIA
44:12 Dr. Iliana Lega, Scientist, Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, Staff Endocrinologist, Women’s College Hospital; Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
53:55 Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Medical Director, Primary Care Outreach, Women's College Hospital; Health Expert, CTV's The Social; Advocate; Author
01:03:30 Luna Matatas, Sex and Pleasure Educator
Browse our upcoming event schedule here: thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks and subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: thewalrus.ca/conversation.
The Walrus Talks Menopause took place on October 17, 2024 at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.
Demystifying menopause, from peri to post, and the impacts on women’s health and well-being
Did you know that menopause lasts for one day? Or that in Canadian health care, menopause is not part of any mandatory medical training? How is it that over half of Canada’s population will experience a life-altering journey and our system isn’t prepared to support them? Join us on October 17, at The Walrus Talks Menopause, presented by Knix and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, to shatter the silence surrounding menopause.
The program features a diverse range of speakers, including medical experts, cultural leaders, and specialists who deal with the different stages and experiences of menopause, from peri to post. You will learn about the physiological changes during menopause and their impacts on mental health, society, and the economy. Key to these conversations is how different cultures approach menopause, highlighting both traditional wisdom and innovative practices.
The Walrus Talks Menopause will shed light on women’s experiences. We invite you to join us in person or online to contribute to this critical conversation.
Featuring
08:09 Janet Ko, President and Co-founder, Menopause Foundation of Canada
16:54 Sarain Fox, Artist, Activist, Filmmaker
26:04 Dr. Jenny Godley, Professor, Sociology, Adjunct Professor, Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
34:00 Dr. Ariel Dalfen, Psychiatrist, Co-founder and CEO, BRIA
44:12 Dr. Iliana Lega, Scientist, Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, Staff Endocrinologist, Women’s College Hospital; Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
53:55 Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Medical Director, Primary Care Outreach, Women's College Hospital; Health Expert, CTV's The Social; Advocate; Author
01:03:30 Luna Matatas, Sex and Pleasure Educator
Browse our upcoming event schedule here: thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks and subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: thewalrus.ca/conversation.
