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Midlife is Tricky: Hysterical @ Entrepreneur's Organization Seattle Nov 26, 2025

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Hysterical x EO Seattle

Midlife is Tricky: Menopause, Leadership & Living Through It All
Let’s be honest—midlife can be a lot. Careers hit their stride, kids (and parents) need us in new ways, and our hormones? They’ve decided to stage a coup.

For women in leadership, this chapter can feel like the ultimate paradox: just when your confidence is peaking, your body and brain start playing by new rules. And while everyone loves to talk about “work-life balance,” few are brave enough to talk about the reality of the changing game and the real impact across every single area of life. For the people who work with, live with, or love a woman between the ages of, let’s say 35-60, understanding this phase is equally important.

Join us for “Midlife is Tricky”, an honest, funny, science-backed and deeply useful conversation about menopause, leadership, and the messy middle of it all. Hosted by Amanda Casgar, co-founder of Hysterical, and featuring Dr. Kelly Casperson (urologist, author of You Are Not Broken) and Dr. Roma Van Der Walt (sports scientist and women’s health expert), this live talk-show-style event blends science, story, and self-awareness.

You’ll leave with:

· A clearer understanding of what’s actually happening to women’s bodies and brains.

· Practical tools for navigating midlife with humor and agency.

· A sense of community with smart people who get it.

Whether you’re in the thick of it—or simply want to support someone who is—this event promises connection, insight, and an audience that knows to cross their legs before big belly laughs.

Amanda Casgar

Kelly Casperson

Roma Van Der Walt

The Complete Guide to POI with Dr. Hannah Short & Dr. Mandy Leonhardt Feb 11, 2024

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Navigating menopause as a mature adult is hard enough, imagine if you have to contend with it much, much earlier. Hysterical is joined by doctors Dr. Hannah Short and Dr. Mandy Leonhardt who co-authored the book "The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause."

Have you ever wondered about being in menopause while your school friends are going through puberty or discovering you're post-menopausal while trying to harvest your eggs at thirty? POI affects 1% of the female population, and it's time to shed light on it! We are delving into the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster of early menopause and POI. Our incredible guests, Hannah Short and Mandy Leonart, will not only share personal experiences and clinical expertise but will also explore pressing questions on POI and Premature Menopause including treatment options, prevention, surgical menopause, the impact for transgender folks, how POI affects fertility and more. Please bring your questions, this live show is not to be missed!

About our Experts:

Dr. Hannah Short, a leading GP Specialist in Menopause, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), and Premenstrual Disorders, achieved formal recognition as a Menopause Specialist in 2018, accredited by The British Menopause Society (BMS) and the FSRH. Certified by The International School of Gynecological Endocrinology (IGSE) in 2021, Dr. Short is dedicated to advancing hormonal health.

Focusing on holistic and individualized care, she explores dietary and lifestyle factors and societal well-being: Dr Short, a published author and media contributor, advocates for menopausal and premenstrual healthcare. Having experienced surgical POI at 35, she is passionately driven to enhance the lives of those facing similar challenges. Co-author of "The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause," her expertise is making a global impact. 🌍✨ #HannahShortMD #MenopauseExpert #HealthAdvocate

Dr Mandy Leonhardt, founder and director of Hormone Equilibrium, is a GMC-registered GP deeply committed to women's health, nutrition, and healthy ageing. Certified in Menopause Care by the British Menopause Society (2018) and as a practitioner by the International Society of Gynaecological Endocrinology (ISGE, 2021), Dr. Leonhardt is a leading expert in the field.

Co-author of "The Complete Guide to Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Early Menopause" alongside Dr Hannah Short, she brings extensive knowledge and experience to her private practice. As a certified nutritionist (MNU 2020) and co-host of England's first Menopause Café in 2018, Dr. Leonhardt emphasizes a holistic approach to hormonal issues at every stage of a woman's life. Offering private consultations, she discusses NHS and private treatment options, including hormone replacement therapy, nutrition advice, lifestyle recommendations, and supplements. An advocate for Menopause in the Workplace, Dr. Leonhardt is available for informative talks to support businesses in empowering their employees.
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How good are you willing to feel? A deep dive into Hysterical's first immersive experience with Julie Colwell, Annie Parr and Christa Hull Jan 25, 2024

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How good are you willing to feel? That's what acclaimed psychologist Julie Colwell asks as we unpack the intention behind Hysterical's first retreat. This podcast is a call to action for anyone who wants to feel more aliveness in their day to day. Less about menopause, and more about building community at this middle part of our lives, the Hysterical retreat in Baja, Mexico in March is going to be unlike any experience you have had before. Our beautiful stewards of the experience are here to share what to expect and questions to ask as you consider if this might be the thing you have needed most that you didn't know you needed.
If we've done our jobs you will make haste to sign up and join us for this experience that will only ever exist this one special time.
https://www.wetravel.com/trips/hysterical-retreat-hysterical-el-pescadero-16743860
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When HRT Isn't An Option with Amanda Thebe Jan 21, 2024

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This show breaks the silence on menopause! We've got the incredible Amanda Thebe with us for a candid chat that's fun, honest, and totally relatable.

Here's what we cover:

1. Surviving Perimenopause:

2. Finding Light at the End

3. Antidepressants Unveiled

4. Sweating It Out

5. HRT

6. How we can Educate Everyone

7. Relationship Real Talk

About Amanda Thebe:

Amanda Thebe is a fitness and women's health expert, best-selling author, and co-founder of Nyah Health. With nearly 30 years in fitness, Amanda is a renowned authority on women's health. Her book, "Menopocalypse" is an Amazon best-seller in the UK, Canada, and the USA.

As Canada'ss first menopause workplace educator, Amanda revolutionizes workplace dynamics through advocacy and education. Her on-site or virtual presentations enhance productivity, retention, and attendance, positively impacting 100% of female employees. A sought-after guest on podcasts, TV, and radio, Amanda injects humour and no-nonsense wisdom into taboo subjects. Featured in Oprah, Shape, CBC Radio, and more, her workouts and tips inspire readers worldwide.

Co-founder of Nyah Health, Amanda is committed to providing a complete healthcare solution for menopausal women in Canada. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Amanda, a married mother of two, is an affiliated member of the Canadian and North American Menopause Society.

https://amandathebe.com/
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Optimized Nutrition with Kanchan Koya Jan 15, 2024

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When did inflammation become THE thing we needed to battle for greater health and longevity? And when did eating right for our bodies ever feel more complicated?
If you’re like us, the nutrition playbook could use some simplification. That’s why we’ve invited the one and only Kanchan Koya to lead us in a workshop on how to optimize what we’re eating and drinking for increased vitality. We’ll get the scoop on how much fiber and protein we need to be eating, the skinny on fat and a DIY recipe packed with natural workhorses to fight inflammation.
About Kanchan:
Kanchan Koya is a chef, author, podcast host and nutrition coach, specializing in championing the science backed benefits of ancient spices to help people live a more vibrant, healthy and joyful life.

She has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Harvard Medical School and a Health Coaching Certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

After a stint in the Biopharma industry, Kanchan decided to leverage her expertise in science and love of food to create Spice Spice Baby, a platform dedicated to highlighting food as medicine and the benefits of spices from a science perspective. She published a cookbook of the same name in 2018, and it became the first self-published cookbook to be featured on the TODAY show.

Kanchan is also the host and co-producer of Radical Vitality, a podcast launched in 2020, offering tangible tips and tools for increased wellness and vitality, while integrating cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom.

She also works with a number of clients offering health and nutrition coaching, addressing a range of issues and wellness goals through one-on-one and group coaching.
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https://www.spicespicebaby.com/

Mastering Your Body Through Movement with LYT Method's Lara Heimann Dec 15, 2023

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If Hysterical had a muse, it might be Lara Heimann. Lara is founder of LYT Movement, a practice she created after years studying physical therapy and yoga.
What is it with this stage of mid-life that creates more creaks and groans? We don’t have to accept this as an inevitable outcome of getting older, in fact, we can move better than we ever have. Lara wants to help all of us access more aliveness in our physical bodies and has the perfect Blueprint to help us move better and without pain. Lara joins us to walk through the intersections of neurology, physiology, and kinesiology and gives us practical tools to move better. Who knew you didn’t have to have an advanced degree to be the expert of your own body? How refreshing! Join us to learn how we need move so that we can keep lifting well into our golden years.
About Lara:
A practicing physical therapist and yoga teacher for 28 years, Lara received both her undergraduate and graduate education from Duke University and as a licensed physical therapist, continued her studies with a Post Grad specialization in Neurodevelopmental Training with Recovering Function Organization through Stanford University.

Combining her educational background in physiological studies and her passion for movement, Lara completed her 200-hour teacher training. After several years of teaching, she noticed a void in the inclusion of anatomy in the conversations of yoga training. In the years to follow, Lara began to refine the LYT Yoga Method, combining physiology, kinesiology, neurology, and functional movement patterns to yield a more cohesive movement philosophy.

In 2011 Lara opened the first official LYT Yoga Studio, Yoga Stream, in Princeton NJ, and began to share her teachings through an online platform, the LYT daily.

The LYT yoga method in-person and online teacher trainings have codified her technique that is now shared by hundreds of teachers around the world.

Additionally, Lara teaches international retreats, workshops and festivals and shares her passion for movement and wellness on the award- winning ‘Redefining Movement’ podcast with over 3 million downloads.

Lara is also a certified Natural Food Chef and a certified Holistic Health Coach. She lives a vegan lifestyle with her husband, two children, and beloved animals.
https://lytyoga.uscreen.io/pages/home
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Claim Your Values with Susanne Conrad Dec 11, 2023

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We are over the moon to bring Susanne Conrad to the Hysterical community. This workshop was months in the making. Remember when we learned that aligning values to action is one way to stave off anxiety? Then we asked ourselves, what are our values? Well, ask no more!
Susanne’s brilliance is in the accessible (and humorous) way she delivers game-changing personal development work. She’s been one of our very favorite teachers and mentors for decades for a reason. Our lives are complicated, and Susanne’s toolkit is a must as we navigate middle age and beyond. Get ready to feel all your feelings as we work together to define what we value. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn at the feet of a master.

Susanne Conrad is the Founder of Lightyear Leadership and is one of the few global women leaders and entrepreneurs in the personal development and leadership space. She was the co-developer of lululemon's renowned leadership culture and served as Director of Possibility at lululemon from 2007-2017. Susanne has over 30 years of experience transforming tens of thousands of lives across the globe and revolutionizing culture at hundreds of organizations, including Toms, Kit and Ace, Earls Kitchen + Bar, and imagine1day.

Susanne trains, develops, and certifies leaders around the world. The Lightyear Leadership programs she leads alongside educational leadership programs in Mozambique and Ethiopia create a unified force for positive transformation among students, teachers, government ministers, and community leaders.

Susanne is a storyteller who will restore your peculiarity and empower you to be who you came to be. She demonstrates powerful inner listening and has a deep connection to a higher power. Susanne sees the best in all people and their full potential, no matter their background or walk of life. She has the ability to challenge and gently coach people through hard things, and is an agenda-free champion for people's goals, vision, and success.

Susanne hails from Vashon island in the Pacific Northwest. When not leading progressive programs at Lightyear, she is leading dance and movement, adventuring in her Sprinter Van named Gloria, and laughing with her friends and family.
https://www.lightyear.co/
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Tools for Finding Joy (or how to be less of a raging b*tch) with Dr. Julie Colwell Nov 03, 2023

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Dr. Julie Colwell is back!! Leveraging the teachings of Gay and Katy Hendricks of The Big Leap, Julie is a game changer in the journey to thriving with our emotions. This show is filled with tools and frameworks to help us get out of our heads and into our bodies. We learn what creative brain is and how it’s the access point to true joy and connection. We also discuss why the veil of hormones during perimenopause can block us from feeling like ourselves and how to get back to self more quickly.

We can honestly say that the Hysterical team would not be where we are today without working with Julie. She is a funny, warm and direct therapist who teaches from years of lived experience with these tools and the thousands of people and couples she’s helped to the other side of the abyss. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn from a legend. Being human takes practice! Let’s do it together.
https://juliacolwell.com/
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Perimenopause Gut Check with Dr. Fionnúla McHale Oct 21, 2023

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We dive deep into the fascinating world of Gastrointestinal health during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Fionnula speaks to a system-based approach to gut health how this system is effected by hormonal changes.
Explore the revolutionary world of functional medicine, where prevention is the key to a better life. No more treating the symptoms; it's all about early detection and proactive care to prevent chronic diseases and optimize our well-being.

Dr Fionnula guides us through evidence-based nutrition protocols, supplements, and lifestyle changes that we can implement today, paving the way for a healthier gut tomorrow.
Dr. Fionnúla McHale pursued her love of science by studying Medicine at Trinity College Dublin. During that time, she secured prestigious research posts at the University of Ulster, Regenerative Medicine Institute in Galway, the University of Miami and the illustrious Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. However, Fionnula's passion lies in healthcare, how to achieve, maintain and ultimately optimize existing health as a positive entity rather than simply the absence of disease.

Enthralled by her studies with the Institute for Functional Medicine, she now runs her own private Proactive Health Practice in Dublin City Centre and lectures extensively in universities and private colleges in Ireland. DISCLAIMER Please note that Functional Medicine/Nutrition is a complementary therapy for optimizing health instead of curing disease and, as such, is not recognized as a "medical specialty" by the Medical Council in Ireland. You must first see your GP/Consultant to out rule acute medical illness or more sinister causes of ill health.
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The Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Oct 02, 2023

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If you’re like us, you hear about inflammation everywhere and you are not quite sure what it is. Not anymore! Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder of "The Galveston Diet" - an anti-inflammatory nutrition program designed for women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, is here to answer all our questions.

Together we’ll discover how Dr. Haver's perimenopause journey motivated her education beyond her OBGYN training and inspired her to share her knowledge on TikTok where she’s amassed nearly 2 million followers. Dr. Haver is sharing invaluable advice and support to women navigating menopause. Her fresh perspective is also shaking up the healthcare industry, ensuring women receive the attention and care we deserve.

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, author, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston region, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do.
As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice didn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing an online coaching program and book, The Galveston Diet.
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