Loopwell Hosts Groundbreaking NJ Premiere of The (M) Factor 2, Driving the National Conversation on Perimenopause
Featuring Executive Producers Tamsen Fadal and Jo LaMarca Mathisen
February 18, 2026 — Loopwell, Montclair, NJ — Loopwell, Montclair’s premier experiential wellbeing destination, will host an exclusive New Jersey premiere screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause | Perimenopause on March 12, 2026, an event designed to spark earlier, louder, and more urgent conversations around women’s midlife health.
From the producers of the groundbreaking documentary The (M) Factor, this powerful new film brings long-overdue attention to perimenopause. These critical years—often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or ignored—profoundly impact women’s physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships, and careers.
Blending expert insights with real women’s and men’s stories, Before The Pause explores the far-reaching effects of perimenopause on heart, bone, brain, autoimmune, and sexual health while highlighting evidence-based solutions that empower women to navigate this transition with clarity, confidence, and agency.
“We’re starting this conversation earlier, at 35—not 50,” say producers Fadal and LaMarca Mathisen. “Too many women are told they’re too young or are misdiagnosed. This film is about visibility, validation, and giving women a roadmap.”
By championing early education, Before The Pause aims to dismantle stigma, promote prevention, and ensure women enter midlife with knowledge, options, and support.
The evening will feature a post-screening fireside conversation with Fadal and LaMarca Mathisen, moderated by Deb Looney, Founder and CEO of Loopwell, followed by a live audience Q&A.
The urgency is undeniable:
80% of women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disruption, joint pain, UTIs, mental health challenges, and decreased sexual function during menopause—yet only 15% receive evidence-based care. Article link
One in four women report menopause negatively impacted their career development or work opportunities, with 17% having quit or considered leaving their jobs. Article link
Globally, an estimated 1.1 billion women will be in perimenopause by 2025. Article link
80% of patients with autoimmune disease are women, and health experts believe menopause may increase both risk and severity—highlighting critical gaps in research, education, and care. Article link
“This premiere is not just a screening—it is a movement for education, advocacy, and community,” says Deb Looney, Founder and CEO of Loopwell.
Experience Includes:
• Opening meditation and sound bath
• New Jersey red carpet movie premiere
• Fireside conversation with Executive Producers Tamsen Fadal and Jo LaMarca Mathisen, moderated by Loopwell Founder Deb Looney
• Doctors’ Q&A Pannel
• Open bar and light bites
• Marketplace
• Curated swag bag (estimated value $200)
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2026
Location: Loopwell, Montclair, NJ
Registration: loopwithus.com/events
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations interested in brand alignment, product showcasing, and meaningful alignment with the menopause movement. Loopwell partners with brands committed to advancing women’s health through education, conversation, and community engagement.
About Loopwell
Loopwell is a Montclair-based well-being studio and community hub offering holistic experiences that support personal growth, connection, clarity and overall well-being. Through workshops, conversations, and curated programming, Loopwell helps individuals slow down, reflect, and move forward with intention. Their work has been featured on NBC New York Live, Good Day New York, The Today Show, Fast Company, USA Today, New York Living, NJ.com and won the NJ Biz Business of the Year.
About The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause | Perimenopause
The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause | Perimenopause continues the first U.S. documentary series dedicated to menopause, focusing on perimenopause and its wide-reaching impact on women’s health. Learn more at themfactorfilm.com.
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