As they move through midlife, many women experience unexpected and frustrating weight changes that no longer respond to strategies that once worked. This session examines the root causes of menopausal weight gain  and offers practical, science-informed strategies to support body composition, metabolic health, and long-term wellbeing.
*Eligible for continuing medical education accreditation.

As more and more people gain access to game-changing anti-obesity medications, healthcare professionals and patients need evidence-based guidance on the nutritional and behavioral shifts that will help avoid nutrient deficiencies and preserve lean muscle . This session is firmly grounded in science while remaining focused on clear takeaways and practical tool.
*Eligible for continuing medical education accreditation.

The oversimplified narrative surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has led to confusion and caused many to unnecessarily avoid nutritionally valuable functional foods. This session offers clarity around confusing media messaging and provides a framework to distinguish between processed foods that are problematic vs those that are problem-solvers.
*Eligible for continuing medical education accreditation.

It's said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. The road to health isn't much better. Even those who want to embrace healthy habits struggle to do so. In this session, we’ll probe the reasons why knowing doesn't always translate into doing, and review behavioral research and case studies. Then, we'll translate these insights into best practices that can make our wellness interventions, programming and coaching more inclusive and effective.

Internal communication is key to an effective wellness program–and most of us are already drowning in email overload.  But there is another mode of communication with a unique ability to grab our attention, move us to action, and make us feel connected to others, even when we are separated by time or space.  Are you taking full advantage of this in your wellness communications strategy?

Tailored specifically for the unique demands of performers, learn how to fine-tune your diet for the rigors of performance, from managing energy levels to eating well on the road to staying healthy through the busy season. Drawing on Monica's own experience as a professional opera singer, this session will equip you with practical strategies that ensure that you shine brightest when the curtain goes up.

Misinformation is not just about influencing elections. It's also used to attract attention, drive traffic, and sell products. Monica is an expert at sifting the science from the silliness, helping people make sense of sensationalized headlines, spot fake news, and identify reliable sources. Today more than ever before, we need to cultivate the ability to think critically about the information we encounter. In addition to helping you make smarter foods choices, Monica will make you a more savvy consumer of information in general.