important screening and discussion.
About this Event
“Menopause is the one universal female experience....You may not have a lot of things that affect women. Menopausal, I guarantee you, you will be.” —Sharon Malone, OBGYN
55 million women in the United States are currently experiencing menopause. The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause explores the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging. WAM Theatre is proud to host this screening for our Berkshire community with a special talkback facilitated by Berkshire-based certified Menopause Coach, Edi Pasalis. This screening is hosted in collaboration with WANDER Berkshires in Pittsfield and the Center for Listening and Presence. The venue is a sober space and will be open for drinks and small bites.
It takes a village to shred the silence on Menopause and center the authentic experiences of women - allies of all ages and identities are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Registration is required and there is a suggested donation of $25 per person for this event.
More About this event:
Menopause has ramifications beyond just an individual woman’s well-being. The far-ranging results of women enduring untreated menopause include billions of dollars in lost wages, upended careers, family disruptions, and emotional chaos. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause is a feature-length documentary film, that centers on the lived experiences of women across the U.S. Cameras follow women into their doctors’ offices, at work, and in their homes to expose the challenges they face—including racial biases, gender-ignorant care, inequitable structures and systems, and barriers due to the lack of basic midlife healthcare research. The women featured here open up about their experiences and share their stories of enduring debilitating symptoms while being ignored, ridiculed and/or shamed—and left untreated.
Now there’s a movement to fix the broken system, change the culture and transform our future. “The (M) Factor” turns the spotlight on the progress being made. With input from emboldened physicians, healthcare advocates, and leaders in the menopause movement, the film focuses on what is being done to address this public health crisis and offers solutions that can be replicated in medical communities and workplaces across the country. More on The (M) Factor website. https://themfactorfilm.com/
“As a WAM Theatre board member, I see this event as perfectly aligned with our mission to amplify women's experience and spark meaningful conversation. As a menopause educator and advocate, I hope it not only breaks the silence around menopause, it empowers everyone going through - or anticipating - the transition to know they are not broken, not alone, and have support close at hand. Let's turn toward this powerful time of life and discover it's gifts together.” - Edi Pasalis
Child and Elder Care:
In order to better facilitate parents and guardians to attend this screening. WAM Theatre offers two options for FREE care. On-site childcare will be available for children ages 5-12. For younger children or eldercare needs, WAM is offering a limited number of home babysitting/care subsidies, if you are interested in this, please email WAM Theatre at [email protected]
Edi Pasalis:
MBA, MTS, and Certified Menopause Coach, Edi empowers women leaders and organizations to turn life’s profound challenges—like menopause—into opportunities for growth and innovation. Through Be Your Power: The Menopause Leadership Program, Edi guides leaders in navigating the complex physical, emotional, and professional shifts of menopause with tools that foster ease, authenticity, and power. Based in the Berkshires with her wife, Candace, and their poodle, Edi serves as senior faculty at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and on the board of the WAM Theater.
WANDER Berkshires:
is a multi-faceted, light filled, 3,000 sq ft community hub nestled just off North Street in the vibrant heart of downtown Pittsfield, MA. As the Berkshires' pioneering, trans-owned café, event venue, and community darkroom, they are dedicated to blending nourishment, art, and community. Our café is unique in that it offers recovery-focused, functional non-alcoholic beverages, along with holistic alternatives such as herbal mocktails, tinctures, and teas that promote well-being and vitality. Our menu includes wholesome, nutrient-dense snacks and grab-and-go options designed to energize and satisfy, catering to the needs of busy individuals and those seeking healthy alternatives. Learn more at wanderberkshires.com or wander in at 34 Depot Street, Suite 101 Pittsfield MA.
Center for Listening and Presence:
Facilitating experiences, activities, and exchanges that invite people to learn to listen more deeply: to themselves, to others.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will there be parking?
For this event, a shared parking lot by Tito's Mexican Bar and Grill (34 Depot St, Pittsfield, MA 01201) is available. Additional parking can be found in a public lot across the street. (55 Depot St Pittsfield, MA 01201)
Do I have to be in Menopause to attend the event?
Nope! All are encouraged to attend. This affects all of us and we can only shred the silence when everyone is involved.
Can I bring my children?
Yes! Childcare will be provided by WAM Theatre.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot Street, Pittsfield, United States
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