Please join us for the first public screening in NY/NJ of The [M] Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and intimate fireside chat with special guests Jo LaMarca Mathisen & Tamsen Fadal, moderated by Loopwell Founder, Deb Looney. This is the first U.S. documentary to reveal the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With 55 million women in the United States currently experiencing menopause, this life stage is often surrounded by silence and misinformation, exacerbating the broader crisis in women’s health.
Menopause symptoms can derail careers, disrupt relationships, and cause unnecessary suffering. This film presents evidence-based solutions to challenge the negativity associated with menopause and empowers women to take control of their health. Women of all walks of life open up about the physical and mental anguish they live with every day. Doctors and policymakers speak out on the changes that need to be made, especially in the workplace where roughly 44% of women are over the age of 45. While some women experience mild symptoms, many face issues ranging from hot flashes and weight gain to anxiety and fatigue. With insights from renowned experts like Dr. Sharon Malone, Dr. Somi Javaid, Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Kelly Casperson, the film dispels myths about hormone replacement therapy, evaluates over-the-counter supplements, and addresses how women of color uniquely experience menopause.
The [M] Factor empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging. It’s not just a film, it’s a movement.
Enjoy an evening of wine, light bites, and a powerful fireside chat following the screening.
Learn more about The [M] Factor Documentary here: themfactorfilm.com
Instagram: @themfactorfilm
Tickets will be available for purchase soon.
About our Guest Speakers:
Tamsen Fadal | Executive Producer
Tamsen Fadal is a multi-Emmy award-winning journalist, menopause advocate, filmmaker and content creator. She recently left her 30-year career as a news anchor to dedicate herself to rewriting the narrative for women in midlife. As the head of an innovative multi-media company, she co-produced the documentary, The [M] Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. Her advocacy for women in the workplace aims to create comprehensive policies that address menopause and its impact on career women. Her goal is to eliminate the stigma of menopause and foster a work environment where women feel comfortable discussing and managing their health journey, no matter their age. Tamsen is also a certified integrative nutrition coach. Her newest book How To Menopause (Hachette, 2025) is the girlfriend-vetted guide to taking charge of your health, reclaiming your life and feeling better than ever before.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/tamsenfadal
Instagram: @tamsenfadal
Jo LaMarca Mathisen | Executive Producer
Joanne LaMarca Mathisen is a former broadcast network executive and a multi-Emmy award winning journalist and television producer. She was instrumental in the launch of NBC/Today’s original 3rd hour as well as the former Executive Producer of the 4th hour with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager where she navigated the challenges of broadcasting during a pandemic lockdown. Prior to NBC, LaMarca Mathisen launched a nightly business show at CNBC while also writing weekly business column for Times Mirror-Tribune company. LaMarca Mathisen’s career has focused on both financial, national and international issues, with an emphasis on women and children and health. As a women’s health advocate, LaMarca Mathisen pivoted to focus on a menopause research agenda and to shine a light on its treatments and solutions helping other women to advocate for themselves.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/jolamarcamathisen
Instagram: @jolamathisen
Moderated by:
Deb Looney | CEO & Founder of Loopwell.
A space for connection, purpose & well-being.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/deb-looney
Instagram: @loopwellwithus