About mary
With over 30 years of professional experience—first in the Canadian Armed Forces and then as a Public Relations Practitioner—I made the pivotal decision to leave the corporate world and fully embrace my passion for health and wellness.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients in life sciences, healthcare, government, bio-innovation, and education. My expertise lies in transforming complex, technical information into engaging messages that inspire audiences to take action. This is what I love most about my work - communicating, educating.
However, my journey took a turn during my menopausal transition, compounded by a concussion and PTSD. This experience revealed to me the significant lack of credible and accessible information regarding women’s health, especially in the areas of brain health and emotional trauma. The knowledge gap surrounding perimenopause and menopause represents not only a serious shortcoming in our healthcare system and workplaces but also contributes to a growing mental health crisis on a global scale.
Empowerment Through Education and Advocacy
Motivated by my personal encounters with misogyny, confusion, and misinformation, I decided to take action and became a Menopause Doula through the Doula Training Centre (DTC) in Toronto with the goal to bring education and support to women. Now, I hadn’t even heard about ‘M’ doulas before until haphazardly I stumbled across an acticle in Vogue Magazine.
Recognizing that many professionals might be struggling like I did with menopause symptoms while feeling embarrassed to discuss them at work, I pursued further training and partnered with the Menopause Expert Group to become a Licensed Menopause Champion.
As a MEG Champion, I advocate for menopause awareness and education in the workplace, helping corporations develop policies to accommodate employees effectively, whilst creating a supportive and inclusive culture where those affected by menopause can excel.
My Mission
I’m not the expert. I share the work of the experts. Think of me as a coach in your corner; a cheerleader on the sidelines.
I show up where you are at as a compassionate listeners. Second, I facilitate access to essesntial support and resources so you don’t have to feel overwhelmed and confused. And then, I go to bat for you and advocate for better support and access to more accurate and credible information.
My coaching program blends menopause education and fitness with special attention to professional women who can’t be slowed down by societal norms that see menopause as a time of suffering. On the contrary, this is a time to live our best life; an opportunity to find new meaning and purpose. My mission is clear: to empower clients in their menopausal journey with confidence and dignity, armed with credible research and knowledge so she can advocate for her health.
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