Healthy In The Hills Sydney invites you to an evening of honest conversation, expert advice, and practical strategies to help you navigate one of life's biggest transitions with confidence.
"Why am I suddenly exhausted?"
"Why has my mood changed so much?"
"Why isn't my body responding the way it used to?"
You're not alone.
Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman differently, yet many women enter this stage of life with little information and even less support.
Whether you're in your early 30s noticing unexpected hormonal changes, in the midst of perimenopause, or navigating menopause itself, this practical, evidence-based evening will help you better understand what's happening in your body—and what you can do to support your health.
Think of this event as your roadmap through the hormonal plot twists, with expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community of women walking a similar path.
You'll learn about:
🌸 The difference between perimenopause and menopause
🌸 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)—the latest evidence and who it may benefit
🌸 Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to improve energy, sleep, mood and strength
🌸 Nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing
🌸 Intimacy, libido, confidence and relationships during midlife
🌸 Practical steps to help you feel informed, empowered and in control of your health
Our panel brings together expertise in medicine, nutrition, mind-body therapy and sex therapy, creating a compassionate and informative conversation designed to answer the questions many women have—but often don't know who to ask.
Dr Deepa Mahananda
General Practitioner – Sydney Low Carb Specialists
Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause: A Holistic Approach to Women's Health. With more than a decade of experience supporting women through hormonal transitions, Dr Deepa will explain the stages of perimenopause and menopause, discuss nutrition and lifestyle approaches, demystify Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and share the latest evidence to help women make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
Carmel Guzel
Nutritionist & Women's Strength Trainer – Nutrition in Carmel's Kitchen
Your Blood Tests Are Normal. Now What? Many women are told everything looks "normal" while knowing something doesn't feel right. Carmel explores why this happens and shares practical, evidence-based strategies centred around sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress to help women understand their changing bodies, build strength and advocate confidently for their health.
Alice Bullivant
Kinesiologist | Mind Body Medicine & Neuro Transformation Therapist – KinesiAlice
Alice will explore the powerful connection between the mind, body and nervous system during hormonal change, sharing strategies to help women reduce stress, improve emotional resilience and better support their overall wellbeing through this stage of life.
Vanessa Tarfon
Sex Therapist – Authentic Awareness
Menopause & the Spice of Life: Finding Your Spark, Desire and Pleasure Again. Hot flushes, changing hormones, low libido and wondering, "What is happening to my body?" Vanessa brings humour, honesty and practical advice to the conversation, exploring how menopause affects intimacy, relationships and self-confidence—and how women can reconnect with desire, pleasure and themselves.
Your ticket includes a delicious set menu from Spicy Bean Cafe:
Shared Entrée
Vegetable TempuraChoice of Main
Chicken & Avocado SaladDessert
Lychee Sorbet
