Mama Glow invites you to an empowering and informative evening dedicated to perimenopause and menopause.
This dynamic community conversation will center the real experiences, science, and support systems that shape this profound life transition. Through an engaging panel featuring healthcare experts alongside women sharing lived wisdom, we’ll explore the physical changes, hormonal shifts, emotional landscapes, and cultural narratives surrounding perimenopause and menopause.
Whether you are anticipating this season, just beginning to notice changes, or already moving through it, this evening is designed to leave you feeling educated, validated, and deeply connected to community.
What You’ll Learn:
- The difference between perimenopause and menopause — and how to recognize the early signs
- What’s happening hormonally in your body and how it impacts mood, sleep, libido, metabolism, and pelvic health
- Common (and lesser-discussed) symptoms — from brain fog to bladder changes
- Evidence-based treatment options, including hormone therapy and non-hormonal approaches
- Practical lifestyle strategies to support bone health, heart health, and long-term vitality
- How to advocate for yourself in medical settings and ask the right questions
- Emotional and identity shifts that can arise — and how to navigate them with self-compassion
- Ways to build community and support during this transition
Together, we’ll demystify symptoms, unpack the latest medical insights, and share practical tools to help you advocate for your body and make informed choices with confidence. Expect clarity, compassion, and actionable guidance you can carry forward. Take home gifting from our partners at Perel.
Date/Time: March 25th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: The Soft Space by Mama Glow, 208 N. 8th street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Featured Speakers
Dr. Whitney Clearwater, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor and board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Montefiore Einstein in Bronx, NY. Dr. Clearwater serves as Associate Program Director for the Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship and brings deep expertise in urogynecology, uterine fibroids, and pelvic health.
Dr. Karinn Glover, MD, MPH
Dr. Karinn Glover is a board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry and mind-body health. With a background in marketing and communications gained from working in corporate environments and in print media, Dr. Glover has the lived experience of a person of color in the corporate setting. Over the course of her decade-long career in medicine, she has developed and consulted on wellness programming for employees of color and worked with leadership to address workplace mental health efforts for professionals of all backgrounds. Dr. Glover is committed to teaching mindful change from the inside and improving life for the underserved. Her decade-plus experience as a psychiatrist and leader in the primary care division at Montefiore Health System, informs her approach to health equity, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI+B), and the styles of leadership that produce organizational success.
Shanika Clarke, Certified Menopause Advocate
A full-spectrum doula supporting clients across fertility, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum, loss, menopause, and end-of-life. Grounded in informed education and meaningful consent, Shanika offers an evidence-informed, client-centered approach shaped by her background in regulatory compliance and clinical research. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology to expand her work in reproductive and organizational psychology.
Come for the knowledge.
Leave feeling informed, supported, and empowered for the next chapter.
Brought to you in partnership with the Mama Glow Foundation & Einstein School of Medicine Fellowship Program.