
SPEAKERS
Dr Louise Newson 🇬🇧
Dr Louise Newson is a leading menopause specialist and advocate. She is the founder of Newson Health, with menopause clinics throughout the UK. She founded the free balance-menopause website, and app, which provide millions of women with evidence-based, personalised menopause resources. She also serves on the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. A bestselling author and podcast host, Dr Newson is committed to improving menopause awareness and access worldwide.
GP, Menopause Specialist, Podcast Host, Author & Founder of the Balance App
Dr Mary Claire Haver 🇺🇸
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Thought leader and Author
Dr Mary Claire Haver is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She is the founder of Mary Claire Wellness Menopause clinics, and ThePauseLife.com — a trusted resource for menopausal women worldwide. She is also the Author of #1 New York Times Bestseller “The New Menopause”. With over 4 million followers on social media, Dr. Haver is a recognised thought leader who provides valuable advice for women going through different stages of menopause.
Dr Kelly Casperson 🇺🇸
Urologist, Thought leader, Podcast Host & Author of You are Not Broken
Dr Kelly Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon and advocate for women’s health, focusing on hormones, testosterone, and sexuality. Inspired by a patient encounter, she launched the You Are Not Broken podcast to empower women with knowledge about their bodies and sexual health. Combining medical expertise with certifications from The Life Coach School and the North American Menopause Society, Dr Casperson promotes confidence, wellness, and a positive experience of intimacy, offering advice through her podcast, book, courses, and her upcoming Casperson Clinic.
Dr Vonda Wright 🇺🇸
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Longevity Expert, Author & Podcast Host
Dr Vonda Wright is an internationally recognised orthopaedic surgeon and expert in active ageing, specialising in sports medicine. A leader in hip preservation, knee and shoulder reconstruction, and performance optimisation, she focuses on musculoskeletal health during menopause. As Chief of Sports Medicine at Northside Hospital Orthopaedic Institute, Dr Wright’s research on chronic exercise and ageing has studied over 5,000 masters athletes. She co-authored a key paper on the “musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause” and advocates for proactive health and longevity.
Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni 🇦🇺
Psychiatrist specialising in hormones & women’s mental health
Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni is a leading expert in psychiatry and women’s mental health. As Director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and Head of Psychiatry at Monash University, she focuses on mental health outcomes for women, particularly the role of reproductive hormones. Founder of HER Centre Australia, she advocates for innovative treatments and created the Asia Pacific Conference on Women’s Mental Health. Elected President of the International Association of Women’s Mental Health in 2017, her work shapes global policies in women’s mental health care.
Dr Ceri Cashell 🇦🇺
Women’s Health GP, Menopause Doctor & Co-founder of Healthy Hormones
Prof. Odette Best 🇦🇺
Professor of Nursing, Researcher &
Indigenous Women’s Health Advocate
Michelle Bridges 🇦🇺
Fitness expert, Author, Media Personality & Menopause Advocate
Shelly Horton (MC) 🇦🇺
Journalist, TV presenter, and
strong voice for female empowerment