expert speakers +
honest conversations
wellness resources + supportive community
real answers +
practical insights
lunch included
with registration
If you’ve felt unlike yourself,
you’re not alone.
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes that feel confusing, isolating, and hard to explain. The Pause Project was created to change that.
This one-day experience brings together expert insight, meaningful conversations, and a community of women looking for answers, support, and a better way forward.
Nicea DeGering
Host & Emcee | The Pause Project
Nicea DeGering is an Emmy Award-winning television host, journalist, and longtime co-host of ABC4’s Good Things Utah. For three decades, she has connected with audiences through engaging interviews, authentic storytelling, and her signature warmth and humor.
As the host and emcee of The Pause Project, Nicea will guide us through a day of expert insights, honest conversations, and connection, helping bring energy, relatability, and a little fun to the menopause conversation.
Meet Our Speakers
Real Experts. Real Talk. Real Support.
Britt Vanderhoof
Registered Nurse, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Perimenopause Specialist
Helping women navigate midlife with evidence-informed care and practical Ayurvedic approaches to energy, sleep, and overall well-being.
Dr. Camille Moreno
Medical Director, Midlife Women’s Health & Menopause Medicine
Board-certified physician and Menopause Society-certified practitioner specializing in perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, bone health, and comprehensive midlife care.
Laura Matiasich, APRN
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Hormone Specialist, Founder
With more than 20 years in medicine, Laura specializes in hormone optimization and whole-person wellness, helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with individualized, evidence-informed care.
Robyn Cohen
Founder of AFTR, Community Builder, Women’s Advocate
Robyn brings women together around reinvention, community, and candid conversations about navigating perimenopause in real time.
Tiffany Polmateer
Chief Operating Officer, Co-founder Of Vyta , Women’s Health Advocate
Reimagining midlife healthcare through personalized, evidence-based care that combines modern medicine, advanced diagnostics, and a deeply patient-centered approach.
Robin Christenson, MPT
Women’s Health Executive , Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Educator
Advancing women’s health through more than 20 years of expertise in pelvic health, sexual health, menopause, and expanding access to comprehensive care.
Erica Lemke
Board-certified Clinical Sexologist, Sex & Relationship Coach, Author
Helping women navigate the intimate changes of midlife with evidence-based, shame-free conversations around sexual health, relationships, connection, and pleasure.
Dr. Katie Brussard, ND, FABNE
Naturopathic Physician, Hormone & Gut Health Specialist
Helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause through root-cause care, evidence-informed naturopathic medicine, and a deeply personalized approach.
Debra Reid, LCSW, SEP, CFTG
Circles Of Grace Therapist
Helping clients find their own answers through empathy, authenticity, and supportive guidance designed to encourage healing and personal growth.
Martie Nightingale, CNM, DNP, DipACLM, MSCP, PMH-C
Certified Nurse Midwife, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Lifestyle Medicine Certified Practitioner
Bringing more than 20 years of experience supporting women across the lifespan through evidence-based care, lifestyle medicine, education, prevention, and a holistic approach to menopause and midlife wellness.
Dr. Ali DeSano
Board-certified Ob/Gyn, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
Helping women navigate menopause with evidence-based, individualized care focused on hormone therapy, metabolic health, weight management, sexual health, and healthy aging.
Sarah Belzer
Co-founder & CEO Of Coconu, Women’s Intimate Wellness Advocate
Helping make women’s sexual health a more open part of the wellness conversation through clean, organic products that support intimacy, connection, and confidence.
Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM
Clinical Psychologist, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, Professor
Advancing sleep health for midlife women through evidence-based treatment and research focused on improving well-being, healthy aging, and chronic illness management.
Emily Bell McCormick
President and Founder of The Policy Project.
Driving policy and community initiatives that expand opportunity, protect dignity, and create meaningful, lasting change for women, children, and families.
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Exhibitors
Why women are saying yes to The Pause Project
Learn what’s happening
Get clear, honest insight into hormonal changes, symptoms, and what to expect.
Explore your options
Hear real conversations around HRT, natural support, nutrition, emotional wellness, and more.
Feel supported
Connect with women going through similar experiences in a welcoming, elevated setting.
Leave with next steps
Walk away with practical information, trusted resources, and more confidence.
Event Tickets
Early Bird Single Ticket $65
Early Bird Group Rate $60
valid thru on Sept. 19, 2026
Regular Admission $99
starts on Sept. 19, 2026
Event Venue
555 S Main St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Event Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Event Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Parking
On-site paid parking
Lunch Included
Midday Break
More than an event.
A new conversation.
The Pause Project is a first-of-its-kind one-day conference created to inform, connect, and empower women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
• Expert-led sessions with trusted voices
• Honest, real conversations that resonate
• Wellness resources and brand experiences
• A supportive space to connect with other women
• Practical insights you can take with you
Have a question?
We’re here for you.