Mastering The Transition: Why We're Swapping the Panel for a Working Session
On Tuesday 13 October we're hosting An Evening Edit: Mastering The Transition at The Leinster Hotel. We want to tell you a little about why this evening looks the way it does, and why we think it matters.
We've all been to the panel event. You sit in rows, you listen to brilliant people talk, you nod along. Then you go home, and by Thursday you can barely remember a single thing you meant to do differently.
We wanted something different. So rather than a panel, this evening is built around working sessions. You'll leave with something tangible: your own plan, your own questions for your GP, and a clearer sense of what's happening in your body and what you can do about it.
Why education, and why together?
This isn't just a hunch. There is good evidence that the right kind of education helps women through the menopause transition.
A 2024 rapid review of menopause education programmes, using Cochrane methods, found evidence that they improve women's knowledge of menopause, their symptoms and their quality of life.
A randomised controlled trial in Swedish primary care offered 131 women aged 45 to 55 either two group education sessions about the menopause transition or no intervention. Women in the education group saw a slight reduction in symptoms, while those in the control group mostly saw the opposite. The researchers also showed this kind of group education was practical to deliver.
A systematic review of 23 randomised trials found that supportive and educational interventions can reduce menopausal symptoms, and that longer programmes tended to have bigger effects.
The common thread is that knowledge plus connection works better than either alone. When women understand what's happening, and hear that others are going through the same thing, they feel more able to act.
That's exactly what we see at our events. Women arrive unsure, sometimes worried, often having put their own health at the bottom of a very long list. They leave with a plan and with people.
What happens on the night
You'll hear from three brilliant experts:
Irene Doyle, Nutritionalist
Dr Louise Fitzgerald, GP, Specialist in Woman’s Health
Rhona Fleming, Scientist & Menopause Health Coach
And you'll work through practical sessions with them and with us, covering:
Know your symptoms. Perimenopause can show up as far more than hot flushes: sleep, mood, joints, memory and more. We'll help you recognise your own pattern.
Prepare for your GP. Around 90% of menopause care in Ireland happens in general practice. A good appointment is a conversation, and we'll help you go in prepared.
Build your blueprint. Using the six pillars of our Balance Blueprint (Move, Nourish, Rest, Mind, Community and Learn), you'll leave with a few realistic, personal next steps.
Who is it for?
This evening is for any woman who wants to understand the menopause transition better: whether you think you might be in perimenopause, you're already in the thick of it, or you simply want to be prepared.
Come on your own, or bring a friend. Either way, you won't be the only one with questions.
An Evening Edit: Mastering The Transition · Tuesday 13 October · The Leinster Hotel · 6.30pm - 9.30pm · Book Here (Last few places remaining*)
We'd love to see you there.
Always with balance. Always with you.
Evening Edit, Mastering The Transition
Hormone Health, Perimenopause & Menopause Evening Workshop
13th October 2026
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Blog by Georgie Sliney McCormack & Helen Flynn
Georgie and Helen are the co-founders of The Balance Project. Through their work, they are committed to making women's health information more accessible, informed, and empowering. They believe better conversations lead to better understanding, better support, and better outcomes for women.
