March 12 | 6 - 10 pm
Join Loopwell for an intimate screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause | Perimenopause, followed by a fireside conversation and Q&A.
This powerful new film, from the producers of the groundbreaking documentary The (M) Factor, explores Perimenopause, the often overlooked critical years leading up to Menopause that impact women’s physical, emotional, and professional lives.
Blending expert insights with real women’s stories, the film examines how Perimenopause affects heart, bone, brain, and sexual health, while highlighting evidence-based solutions that can help women thrive.
Experience Includes
Opening Meditation and Sound Bath
Fireside chat with Executive Producers, Tamsen Fadal, Jo LaMarca Mathisen, and Loopwell Founder, Deb Looney.
NJ Red Carpet Movie Screening
Doctor’s Panel Q&A
Cocktails, Mocktails and Lite Bites
Marketplace
Swag Bag (value $200)
Portion of proceeds goes towards the GiveWell Project™ and women’s health events at Loopwell.
Don’t miss out. Limited Seating. Last 2 Screenings were sold out.
speakers
Tamsen Fadal
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Tamsen Fadal is a multi–Emmy Award–winning journalist, filmmaker, menopause advocate, author, and podcast host dedicated to rewriting the narrative for women in midlife. After stepping away from a 30-year career as a national news anchor, she has focused her work on breaking the silence around menopause and advancing meaningful change for women’s health, longevity, and workplace equity.
She is the co-producer and executive producer of the groundbreaking documentary The [M] Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, which has sparked a global conversation and galvanized communities, workplaces, and healthcare leaders to address menopause openly and without stigma. Through her advocacy, Tamsen works with organizations and policymakers to help shape more inclusive workplace cultures and policies that support women navigating midlife transitions.
A certified integrative nutrition coach, Tamsen brings a holistic, evidence-informed approach to women’s well-being. She is also the host of The Tamsen Show, a top-rated podcast featuring honest, unfiltered conversations with leading doctors, experts, celebrities, and cultural voices on menopause, aging, health, and reinvention.
Her newest book, How to Menopause (Hachette, 2025), is a girlfriend-vetted guide to taking charge of your health, reclaiming your life, and feeling better than ever before.
Through her media platform, podcast, films, and live events, Tamsen bridges education, culture, and inspiration — offering intimate, one-on-one conversations that explore transformation and remind women that midlife isn’t an ending, but a powerful beginning.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/tamsenfadal Instagram: @tamsenfadal
Jo LaMarca Mathisen
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Joanne (Jo) LaMarca Mathisen is a former broadcast network executive and multi–Emmy Award–winning journalist and television producer whose career has shaped some of the most influential programming in modern media. At NBC News, she was instrumental in the launch of TODAY’s original third hour and later served as Executive Producer of the fourth hour with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, guiding the show through unprecedented challenges, including production during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to NBC, Jo launched a nightly business news program at CNBC while also writing a weekly business column for the Times Mirror–Tribune Company. Throughout her career, her reporting and leadership have centered on financial, national, and international issues, with a consistent focus on women, children, and health.
A passionate women’s health advocate, Jo has pivoted her work toward advancing menopause research and education, shining a critical light on treatment options, systemic gaps, and the need for greater awareness and solutions. As an executive producer of The [M] Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, she brings journalistic rigor and deep storytelling expertise to a movement helping women better understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate midlife with clarity and confidence.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/jolamarcamathisen Instagram: @jolamathisen
moderator
Deb Looney
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Deb Looney is the Founder and CEO of Loopwell, a first-of-its-kind space dedicated to connection, purpose, and whole-person well-being. After more than 20 years building and leading a nationally recognized integrated content agency, Deb embarked on a new chapter leveraging her corporate leadership, strategic insight, and creative vision to design transformational experiences for both corporations and the community. She is deeply passionate about bringing evidence-based research and world-class thought leaders to Loopwell, empowering individuals to improve their longevity, health, and overall well-being.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/deb-looney Instagram: @loopwellwithus
Expert physicians panel
Dr. Corinne Menn
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Dr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. A long-term survivor of breast cancer and premature menopause, she bridges clinical expertise and lived experience in her work focused on menopause, sexual health, and cancer survivorship. Dr. Menn also teaches CME courses for fellow clinicians. She is a leading breast cancer advocate, serves on the Council of Advisors for the Young Survival Coalition, and is a medical advisor to the non-profit Menopause and Cancer. Through her medical practice, teaching, and national speaking, Dr. Menn is dedicated to advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care for women.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drmenn/ Instagram: @drmennobgyn Learn more
Dr. AnnGene Anthony
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Dr. AnnGene Anthony is a board-certified family medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She leads Mountainside’s Menopause Care Clinic, providing comprehensive, whole-person care for midlife women. Her work includes expert management of menopausal symptoms, hormone therapy consultations, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, and preventive care to support long-term bone and cardiovascular health.
Board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Anthony earned her MD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and her MPH from Brown University. She is dedicated to delivering individualized, evidence-based care that helps women navigate menopause with confidence and ongoing support.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mountainsidemedicalcenter/ Learn More
Dr. Anika Ackerman
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Dr. Anika Ackerman is a board-certified urologist who has been practicing in Morristown, New Jersey, since graduating from Columbia University in 2018. She was born and raised in New Jersey, and now she lives with her family in Somerset County.
Dr. Ackerman has a special interest in female urology, menopause, and sexual health. She aims to practice compassionate and cutting-edge medicine while developing genuine relationships with her patients. She believes individualized and integrative treatment approaches serve as the best platform for successful outcomes.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/anikaackerman/ Instagram: @dr.anika.ackerman Learn More
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
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Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a cardiologist, published author, and women’s wellness advocate dedicated to sharing the truth about women’s heart health. She has practiced cardiology in New York for more than 20 years and is the founder of HeartTech.Health, a groundbreaking program focused on holistic prevention for women’s health.
Dr. Steinbaum has appeared on national media outlets including Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Dr. Oz. Her work across media, clinical practice, and advocacy is driven by one central mission: addressing the longstanding gap in care and attention given to women’s cardiovascular health.
For the past three decades, heart disease in women has continued to rise, yet honest and accessible conversations about why this is happening have often been missing. Recognizing how overwhelming and confusing health information can be, Dr. Steinbaum created this platform to cut through the noise and provide clear, practical guidance to help women thrive in their everyday lives.
Understanding the many responsibilities and pressures women carry, she focuses on candid, comprehensive discussions around the factors that influence heart health. These include relationships, nutrition, sexual health, menopause, aging, hormonal balance, and the daily habits that support long-term well-being.
Dr. Steinbaum encourages women to listen closely to their bodies. The heart is constantly communicating, signaling when something is out of balance and reminding us to care for the organ that supports every moment of life.
Her professional recognitions can be viewed here.
Instagram: @drsteinbaum
Dr. Komal Yadav
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Dr. Yadav is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. She completed medical school at Saint Louis University and her Family Medicine residency at AdventHealth in Florida.
She is the founder of Samskara Integrative Health, a medical practice dedicated to helping women optimize hormones, metabolic health, and longevity through physician-guided hormone therapy, advanced testing, and personalized lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Yadav specializes in women’s health and hormonal balance, combining the foundation of conventional medicine with functional and lifestyle-based approaches to better understand the root drivers of common midlife symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, sleep disruption, and metabolic changes.
Her approach integrates evidence-based Western medicine with principles from Ayurveda, an ancient system of eastern medicine, to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Her mission is to empower women with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve lasting health and vitality.
Instagram:komalyadavmd Learn More: samskaraintegrative.com Instagram: @samskara.integrative
[M] Factor Film Impact on Women:
80%
have a greater understanding of the terms perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause
75%
are more likely to consult a doctor about menopausal symptoms
85%
feel empowered to discuss menopause with friends or family
83%
educate themselves on hormone replacement therapy
About the Film
Whether you are a healthcare provider, policymaker, employer, advocate, or navigating this transition yourself, this screening offers insight into how we can better talk about, treat, and support women through the menopause journey, starting before the pause.
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