‘Reassuring, empowering, life-affirming’
Up-to-date advice from leading experts. All in 1 place. In 1 day.
Dublin · Sat 14th Oct · 9.30-5.30 · €120
A 1-day event to set you up for success through your menopause
Speakers at the Cork Summit in May 2022. Photo by Jed Niezgoda
How would it feel to be in a room full of women who all just ‘get it’?
You’re not alone on your menopause journey.
But you probably feel like you are. Because in Ireland, you’re expected to ‘shut up and put up’ during menopause.
That’s why Menopause Success Summit could change your life. It shatters the silence with a day of the most up-to-date practical advice for transforming your menopause (or perimenopause or surgical menopause).
You’ll take control of your well-being with the support of founder Catherine O’Keeffe, leading menopause experts, and a sisterhood ready to hold you up.
Take this 1 day to focus on YOU.
Set yourself up for success
Get expert answers to your questions about HRT and the alternatives.
Catherine O’Keeffe
Lifestyle Management
Lorraine Keane
Her Story
Diane Danzebrink
Mental Health
Dr. Caoimhe Hartley
HRT
Róisín O’Kelly
Alternative Therapies
Gillian Searson
Acupuncture
Dr. Karen Soffe
HRT
Margaret Palmer-Bergin
Mindfulness
Philipa Donnellan
Movement
‘We are the generation for change’
It’s women coming together to support each other as we acknowledge our mothers went through this unsupported, but we are the generation for change.
Thank you for raising awareness! Every speaker was excellent. I felt great afterwards, ready to put all we learned into practice.
I had an amazing day meeting all us menopause ladies on same journey.
Menopause Success Summit is sponsored by the brands you trust
We’re grateful to our partners
You’re invited to get away for the day
Because when you change your environment, it’s easier to change your way of thinking.
Our destination? The luxurious Royal Marine Hotel.
A tribute to timeless elegance, The Royal Marine celebrates a bygone era through its high ceilings, ornate pillars, and large sash windows while seamlessly integrating modern comforts.
You’ll get away. You’ll open yourself up to new ideas. You’ll find new joy on your journey.
Royal Marine Hotel
Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 K063, Ireland
Menopause Success Summit is being talked about nationwide
‘Knowing I’m not alone has been a tremendous help’
The day before I was having a really low day mood-wise and starting to question my meaning, etc… so going to MSS was timely. It helped calm my mind to focus on the positive.
I went for a walk with my pal the next morning and we shouted MENOPAUSE at a field full of cows… we laughed and laughed. But we’re women all together in this. After MSS, I want to spread the word and talk more. That’s how we become informed.
I decided to go because I’ve met a lack of professional information about perimenopause from my GP. Thinking you are quietly going mad on your own is horrendous, but knowing I’m not alone has been a tremendous help.
Catherine O’Keeffe on stage at the Summit in Cork. Photo by Jed Niezgoda.
Meet your host: Catherine O’Keeffe, Wellness Warrior
Catherine is Ireland’s first menopause coach, a leading corporate speaker on Menopause in the Workplace, and bestselling author of All You Need To Know About Menopause.
As Wellness Warrior, she’s worked with thousands of women through one-to-ones and speaking engagements, changing the way we approach menopause by ending the silence and confusion that surrounds it.
Join Catherine and become part of the mission to empower women to successfully navigate the menopause and come into a fuller, more powerful chapter of life.
I’m so excited to host this live event that brings together the top menopause experts to show every woman who attends that she is not alone.
I know only too well that the menopause journey can be a confusing and vulnerable experience, but once you’re armed with the essential knowledge we’ll be sharing during the event, and once you see how many other women out there are on the same journey as you, you’ll feel way more supported and empowered to succeed through your menopause.
You’ve got this!
Catherine is shattering the taboo in top publications
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‘The whole day was mind-blowing’
I went so I could find out up-to-date information on menopause. It was such an informative and uplifting day. Well done, Catherine and the team!
Menopause Success Summit is PERFECT for you if you’re…
- At any point along your menopause journey, from just entering perimenopause and on
- Confused and overwhelmed by all the conflicting and unclear information out there
- Craving answers to the questions about menopause that no one else is talking about
- Wondering how to proactively support your health and happiness through menopause
- Ready to be empowered with the understanding you need to succeed through menopause
Don’t miss the most energising menopause event in Ireland this autumn
Over 70% of the tickets are now gone
You’re at the moment where you can embrace the knowledge, inspiration and community MSS gives you…
Or continue on the path you’re on now. Facing erratic symptoms. Searching for answers. Feeling alone on your journey.
But this is it. You only get 1 life. There’s no dress rehearsal. Take this 1 day to put yourself as the priority. So you can live the years ahead to their fullest.
- Complimentary menopause goody bag
- Healthy lunch provided by Royal Marine Hotel
- Nourishing morning and afternoon snacks
- Opportunities to ask the experts your individual questions
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‘Made me feel more “able” to face the future’
Thank you for providing a forum in which we have a voice again.
Catherine O’Keeffe, Wellness Warrior
Talk title: Lifestyle management in menopause
Catherine O’Keeffe, founder of Wellness Warrior and creator of the Menopause Success Summit, is Ireland’s first menopause coach. Catherine recently published her book All you need to know about Menopause.
She has worked with over 100 companies on menopause support in the workplace including Workday International, StateStreet, Department of Health, Sainsburys, and Smurfit Kappa.
As an expert menopause speaker, she has reached an audience of over 15,000. Catherine has also gained over 28,000 followers on social media who support her mission to end the silence and confusion around the menopause.
Diane Danzebrink
Talk title: Managing your mental health in menopause
Diane Danzebrink is Therapist, Wellbeing Consultant and Menopause Expert with professional nurse training in menopause.
She is the founder of Menopause Support and the national #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign which has already been successful in having menopause added to the new RSE curriculum in schools in England and continues to call for mandatory menopause education for all GPs and menopause support in the workplace.
Diane is regularly invited to comment in the media, has contributed to several books and is currently writing her first book.
Photo by Jenny Smith
Dr. Caoimhe Hartley
Talk title: Medical management of menopause - understanding HRT
Since qualifying in Medicine from UCD in 2007, Dr. Hartley has developed her skills and expertise in the area of Women’s Health and Menopause care. She became accredited by both the North American Menopause Society and the British Menopause Society.
She was recently honoured to become a British Menopause Society Trainer. She is a member of the Advisory Board of both the European Menopause And Andropause Society and The Newson Health Menopause Society.
She was awarded membership of the Irish College of General Practice in 2013, obtaining diplomate status with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists in 2012 and achieving a certificate in Women’s Health from the Irish College of General Practice.
Róisín O’Kelly
Talk title: Alternative therapies - understanding the role of managing your menopause with herbalism and reflexology
Róisín O'Kelly is an expert in complementary medicine having trained in Herbal Medicine, Naturopathy, Holistic Dietetics and Reflexology.
Formerly a nurse and midwife. Roisin lectured in Naturopathy and Herbalism in Griffith College, Dublin for 13 years.
She runs Breath of Life and AOKNutrition, a natural healing clinic and nutritional therapist practice.
Gillian Searson
Talk title: Important role of acupuncture in menopause
Gillian has been practising Chinese medicine for almost two decades, using a combination of acupuncture, tui na, dietary therapy and Chinese herbal medicine.
Over this time, she has studied under some of the world's leading experts. Gillian specialises in all aspects of women’s health, ranging from gynaecology to fertility, paediatrics to obstetrics, and of course, menopause.
She is passionate about assisting her clients to enhance their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Dr. Karen Soffe
Panelist & breakout session on HRT – an opportunity to ask your questions
Dr. Karen Soffe has been working in general practice in The Ashe Street Clinic in Tralee Co. Kerry, for over 20 years. She is a British Menopause Society accredited Menopause Expert and Trainer.
She has been appointed as Medical Officer for the new Complex Menopause Service at Cork University Maternity Hospital providing expert menopause care for those with complex needs.
Karen is passionate about educating existing and trainee GP’s and empowering them to provide high quality mid-life care to their patients. To this end she has provided in person and online talks and webinars for medical colleagues and trainees.
As part of her role as the GP lead in the community network, she is collaborating with the HSE in Cork and Kerry to develop health promotion programs regarding women’s mid-life health particularly in vulnerable populations.
Lorraine Keane
Talk title: My personal experience with Lorraine Keane
Lorraine Keane was the first Irish Public Figure to openly discuss her perimenopause story in 2016 and has continued to fuel the conversation hosting her Let’s Talk Hormone Health podcast and regional events. Lorraine is an IFTA-nominated broadcaster and journalist and founder of Fashion Relief, a preloved women’s clothing and accessories charity initiative, which has raised over €700,000 for Irish charities to date.
Best known for her work as entertainment correspondent for TV3, where she conducted interviews and reported from high-profile entertainment events around the world including The Oscars, MTV Awards, The BAFTA’s and the Cannes Film Festival. She has also covered The Oscars for Sky TV in London. Lorraine continues to work as a freelance broadcast journalist with RTE Television and Virgin Media Television, Host and MC of corporate and public events and a content creator, spokesperson and brand ambassador for Irish businesses and brands.
Margaret Palmer-Bergin
Talk title: Mindfulness meditation: breathe into self love
Margaret is a dedicated mindfulness meditation practitioner and educator helping individuals harness the power of mindfulness to navigate life’s transitions with gratitude, awareness and acceptance. With a deep understanding of the challenges that menopause can bring, Margaret has a keen interest in guiding women through this phase of life using mindfulness techniques.
Accredited by ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists) and IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), she’s a seasoned practitioner with a warm heart and a creative touch. Margaret’s journey also includes certifications from “True To Yourself” Coaching Business, and Breathworks “Mindfulness and Health” programme. Margaret’s teachings have traversed a wide spectrum, encompassing diverse sectors ranging from corporations, small businesses, care centres, schools, and charity groups to private workshops, wellness events and classes. With a compassionate spirit, Margaret continues to foster mindfulness for healthier lives as through the gentle practice of mindful meditation, we can learn to experience the extraordinary within the ordinary and discover the profound within the present moment’.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat Zinn
Philipa Donnellan
Movement Session
Philippa Donnellan is a choreographer based in Dublin. Originally from the UK, she has created many dance projects with different communities across Ireland, developing performances in art galleries, offices, sports stadiums and theatres amongst others! A recipient of numerous awards, most recently she directed and toured The Big Reel – a dance and live music performance designed for older age communities in care homes and arts centres. Philippa is currently researching a multi-disciplinary theatre piece Taking Flight, at Uillinn/West Cork Arts Centre. And in an exciting move as Kildare Dance Artist in Residence 2023-24, is set to embark on a new community/professional project Stepping the Land exploring our connection to the natural world.
For Menopause Success Summit 2023, Philippa is absolutely delighted to be invited to share her passion for dance and music – and to lead a few short sequences to keep everyone active on the day!
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