Presents

Where Midlife Takes Center Stage

One Day. All the Hot Topics. Zero Shame.

OVATION, Chicago IL
Sunday, September 28, 2025

VIP 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

General Admission: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (doors open at 12:00 PM for GA)

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Let’s be honest: No one said midlife would come with this many plot twists — or this much potential.

Hormones, hot flashes, identity shifts, relationship curveballs… it’s a whole thing.

Let’s celebrate with a MENOPALOOZA!

A fabulous day of powerful women, bold truths, lots of laughter and NO shame — all to launch the amazing Dr. Kelly Casperson’s new book, The Menopause Moment.

We're bringing together the brightest minds in midlife medicine, relationships, and real-life reinvention for one unforgettable day of education, empowerment, and “holy crap, it’s not just me” moments.

Expert panels.
Hot topics.
A copy of Kelly’s book.

And the kind of energy that makes you want to ditch the rules and dance in your power.

Whether you’re hormonal, hilarious, healing, or just here for the swag — we’ve got a seat for you.

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We’re diving deep into the topics that matter most to midlife women—whether they’ve been whispered about, dismissed, or totally ignored… until now:

✔️ Perimenopause and menopause basics: what’s happening and why

✔️ Hormones and hormone therapy: what’s safe, what works, and what’s right for you

✔️ GLP-1s, weight gain & metabolism: separating hype from help

✔️ Sexual wellness: desire, dryness, and doing it your way

✔️ Hair loss, skin changes, and WTF is happening to my body?

✔️ Menopause in the workplace: power, productivity, and pushing back

And that’s just the beginning. You’ll hear from leading doctors, researchers, authors, coaches—and the real talk will be served hotter than a midlife hot flash.

 Featured Speakers Include:

Kelly Casperson, MD

@kellycaspersonmd

Dr. Kelly Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon, best-selling author, and top-ranked international podcaster on a mission to transform women’s health, hormones, and sexuality. CEO and founder of The Casperson Clinic, she blends medical expertise, neuroscience, and mindset coaching to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to live fully, especially in midlife.

Known for her engaging mix of humor, candor, and science, Dr. Casperson dismantles myths around desire, menopause, and sexual function, making complex topics accessible and actionable. Her acclaimed podcast, You Are Not Broken, consistently ranks among the top in Apple Podcasts’ “Medicine” category and has been nominated for an AASECT award three years in a row. She is also the author of You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life and the upcoming The Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones, and Science for Optimal Longevity (Sept. 2025).

Through her clinic, online courses, and speaking engagements, Dr. Casperson provides evidence-based strategies for sexual wellness, hormone health, and confident living. Whether on stage, in the clinic, or behind the mic, she creates a safe, relatable space for women to learn, heal, and thrive.

Dr. Somi Javaid, MD

@somijavaidmd

Dr. Somi Javaid, a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of HerMD, is a leading advocate for women’s sexual health and menopause care. She has driven change through initiatives like The Reframing Revolution and The Renaming Revolution and has been recognized with awards such as Inc.’s Female Founders 250 (2024).

Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, and Well + Good, and she appears in the upcoming documentary The M Factor. A TEDx speaker and thought leader, she founded HerMD University to train providers in menopause and sexual health, closing critical care gaps. Dr. Javaid continues to transform women’s healthcare through education, advocacy, and innovation.

Dr. Sameena Rahman, MD

@gynogirl

Sameena Rahman, MD, FACOG, MSCP, IF, is a board-certified OBGYN, Clinical Assistant Professor of OBGYN at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, and a leading expert in midlife and sexual health. She founded her downtown Chicago practice to focus on gynecology, menopause, and sex medicine, and recently became Medical Director for Gynecology for Ms. Medicine. An ISSWSH Fellow, she serves on its Board of Directors, chairs the Scientific Committee, and speaks internationally. She hosts the podcast Gynogirl Presents: Sex, Drugs, and Hormones and is the author of the upcoming book Brown Girls Disease?.

Dr. Jila Senemar, MD

@jilaamd

Dr. Jila Senemar, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in menopause, hormone therapy, and metabolic health. With over 20 years of experience, she delivers personalized, evidence-based care in Miami. She completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and served as an assistant professor at the University of Miami. Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers a multicultural approach to patient care. As founder of JilaMD and the Miami Menopause Collective, Dr. Jila integrates cutting-edge research into customized treatment plans. A published author and leader in women’s health, she is dedicated to empowering women through innovative, patient-centered care.

Dr. Kate White & Jay White

@headsandtailspodcast

Heads and Tails is a candid and often humorous podcast hosted by longtime couple Jay and Kate White, a psychologist and an OB/GYN married for 26 years. Named for their mind-and-body perspectives, the show explores the real challenges of midlife with warmth, wisdom, and the occasional glass of wine. From dating and keeping love alive to launching kids, caring for aging parents, and navigating career shifts, Jay and Kate offer practical, relatable advice. Real talk, real laughs, and real life prove midlife is not a crisis, it is a recalibration.

Kacy Fleming, CEO and founder of The Fuchsia Tent

@kca_fleming

Kacy Fleming, CEO and founder of The Fuchsia Tent, is dedicated to supporting midlife career women through the menopausal transition. She coaches women 1:1 and partners with organizations to create supportive workplace environments. A multiple award-winning well-being strategist and life coach with a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, Kacy spent over 20 years in biopharmaceuticals advancing health education, community support, and access to medications. Inspired by her own menopause journey, she launched The Fuchsia Tent. A published author and TEDx speaker, she has appeared on global podcasts and written on menopause, mid-career transitions, flexible work, and humane leadership.

Traver Boehm

@traverboehm

Traver Boehm is the author of the books Today I Rise, Man UNcivilized, and 28 Days In Darkness. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. He’s helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up to the power of their hearts, the brilliance of their bodies, and the wisdom of their souls so they can blaze their own path by uniquely blending both the primal and the divine within them.

Most recently, Traver completed an extraordinary 49-day dark retreat and released his latest book chronicling his first such journey, 28 Days In Darkness.

He is dedicated to doing his part to help end the suffering in men, and the suffering caused by men, by guiding them through their own journey into an actualized version of masculinity.

Dr. Catherine Johnson, MD
Founder and Medical Director of Precision Medical Care, a private concierge practice founded in 2018.

@catherinejohnsonmd

Dr. Catherine Johnson is Board Certified in Obesity and Emergency Medicine and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. A graduate of Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, she completed her residency and served as Chief Resident at the University of Chicago. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, including faculty roles at the University of Chicago and Loyola University, she integrates precision and longevity medicine into patient care. Trained through the Age Management Medicine Group and Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Johnson specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic health, and lifestyle interventions, guiding patients toward vitality, resilience, and renewed purpose.

Deepti Agarwal, MD, DABOIM

@deeptiagarwalmd

Dr. Deepti Agarwal is a triple board-certified physician specializing in perioperative medicine, advanced procedural care, and healthy longevity. Trained at Northwestern University and Weill Cornell Medical Center, she now leads patient care at Precision Medical Care’s boutique Chicago practice, working with high-performance individuals seeking proactive, personalized care. Her approach blends traditional expertise with integrative, data-driven strategies to address chronic inflammation, hormonal shifts, and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Agarwal focuses on age management, hormone optimization, and regenerative therapies, with a special emphasis on women’s health. A global longevity strategist, she translates science into strategies that help patients take control of aging.

Dr. Sobia Sadiq, MD
Medical Director, Precision Medical Care | Founder, Well Endocrinology

@dr.ssadiq

Dr. Sobia Sadiq is a triple board-certified physician in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine with expertise in precision medicine, metabolic health, and midlife hormonal care. She is Medical Director at Precision Medical Care in Hinsdale, IL, and founder of Well Endocrinology, a direct care practice devoted to personalized, evidence-based endocrine care. Trained at Wayne State University and Washington University in St. Louis, she has over a decade of academic and clinical leadership, including Assistant Professor at Loyola University. Dr. Sadiq specializes in women’s hormonal transitions and culturally informed care, empowering patients through presence, precision, and partnership.

Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP

@drrebbeccaherteldo

Dr. Rebbecca Hertel is a board-certified osteopathic family physician, certified menopause practitioner, and founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health, a telemedicine practice dedicated to midlife and menopause care. With nearly 20 years of experience, she combines compassionate, evidence-based care with a passion for educating women about the unique changes of perimenopause and menopause.Dr. Hertel is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at LECOM, the founder and host of the YouTube series, The Founder’s Series, and co-host of The Dusty Muffins™ podcast, where she brings humor and expertise to conversations about midlife wellness. A sought-after speaker and advocate, she empowers women through education, advocacy, and relatable insights.

Roohi Jeelani, MD, FACOG

@roohijeelanimd

Roohi Jeelani, MD, FACOG, is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI). As a fertility patient diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), her passion stems from personal experience, giving her empathy and insight toward patients. She earned her medical degree from Ross University, completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Wayne State University. Dr. Jeelani has received numerous awards, authored publications and book chapters, and presented internationally. Her interests include oncofertility, environmental toxins, chemotherapy’s impact on fertility, and oocyte cryopreservation, making her a compassionate and highly respected leader in fertility care.

Omer Ibrahim, MD, MBA,

@chicagoskindoc

Omer Ibrahim, MD, MBA, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist, Founder & CEO of Salmalita Cosmetics, and CEO of KGL Skin Study Center. He received his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, completed dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic, and pursued an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery–accredited fellowship in cosmetic, laser, and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians (Boston). Dr. Ibrahim specializes in aesthetic dermatology, hair loss medicine, and cutting-edge clinical research. He also serves as adjunct faculty at the Cleveland Clinic and Rush University, where he trains residents in cosmetic and surgical dermatology.

 Ticket Options

💎 VIP Ticket – VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

$295

  • Exclusive VIP hour with ALL speakers (11 AM–12 PM)
  • Early access to front row seating
  • Get a signed copy of Dr. Kelly Casperson’s new book The Menopause Moment - Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity
  • Full access to all panels, sessions, and programming (12–6 PM)
  • Premium swag bag valued at over $350
  • Light brunch bites
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🎟️ General Admission

$225

  • Full access to all panels, sessions, and programming (12–6 PM)
  • Copy of Dr. Kelly Casperson’s new book The Menopause Moment- Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity
  • Swag bag valued at over $300 
  • Refreshments & connection galore
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🎥 Live Stream / On Demand Access

$75

  • Full livestream access to all panels, sessions, and programming (1–6 PM CT)

  • Access from anywhere in the world

  • Replay access so you can watch on your own time

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This Isn’t Just an Event. It’s a Movement.

You’ve waited long enough to be seen, heard, and fully supported in midlife. This is your moment — and we’ll be right there with you.

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Meet the hosts of this special event:

Pamela DeRose & Julie Fedeli

Hosts and menopause wellness advocates

@wearemidlifeupgrade

We have been friends for over a decade. Midlife friends are the best! We have navigated two children, three husbands, ten careers, and a lifetime of adventures. We have tried hundreds of supplements, explored numerous food plans, supported hundreds of clients and friends, shed millions of tears, and shared countless moments of laughter. Through it all, we have learned valuable lessons and discovered the secrets to living our best lives yet.

In May of 2022, we got together for lunch and began talking about midlife s*x! We shared things that we had never discussed before. And why not? Realizing that many conversations about the down and dirty of menopause were not happening, we decided to collaborate and co-author a book on the midlife experience. Our bestselling book Midlife Upgrade, A Girlfriend's Guide to Finding Your Power in the Pause, is available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Our online community and program are coming soon!

Our Collaborators

We appreciate the support from our partners in bringing this event to life.