M Factor Documentary Screening & Discussion - 2026 Updates
Join us for a powerful evening featuring a screening of The M Factor 2: Before the Pause — Perimenopause, the newly awarded “Best Feature Documentary” at the California Women’s Film Festival. This groundbreaking film shines a light on the often‑misunderstood phase of perimenopause — a transition that can begin in the mid‑30s and influence everything from mood and energy to relationships and daily life. Whether you're noticing changes, want to understand what’s ahead, or hope to better support someone you love, this event offers clarity, validation, and practical tools you can use right away.
Event Agenda
6:30 pm — Welcome & Refreshments
Arrive, settle in, and connect with others in a supportive, judgment‑free space.
7:00 pm — Screening of The M Factor 2: Before the Pause
Experience the award‑winning documentary together as a community.
8:00 pm — Expert Panel Discussion
Insights on hormones, mental health, pelvic health, nutrition, and lifestyle from our multidisciplinary panel.
8:30 pm — Audience Q&A
A chance to ask questions, share experiences, and gain practical guidance.
Expert Panel
Laura Brown, NP — Menopause Certified Nurse Practitioner
Rosanna Casavecchia, MS, OTR/L — Occupational Therapy & Mental Health
Noam Eitan, PT, DPT — Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Gwen Johnson, RD — Registered Dietitian
Kerry Ann Madden — Certified Menopause Health & Fitness Specialist
Understanding perimenopause sooner can change how you care for your body and advocate for your health. Husbands, partners, and allies are warmly encouraged to attend — shared understanding truly makes a difference
Here is what they are saying about the M Factor Program:
"The panel was excellent - phenomenal group of women." "Very informative and the panelists were knowledgeable and fun." "Panel was very helpful and eye-opening." "Range of experts in the panel, movie, Q&A, healthy snacks and drinks."**All proceeds benefit the Prescott Community Center.**
Kerry Ann Madden
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Kerry Ann Madden had struggled with body image, yoyo dieting and exercise for as long as she could remember. After years of trial and error, she decided to get scientific about these challenges and become a body positive, weight inclusive Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. The result? She learned what it takes to help people achieve healthier relationships with food and their bodies, reduce stress and gain more energy to create a healthy lifestyle that lasts.
Kerry also has a passion for functional fitness, stress reduction and corrective exercise, learning how to move, breath and progress in a manner that keeps you strong, balanced and avoid injury in and out of the fitness facility.
Qualifications
- National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Master Personal Fitness Trainer with Specializations in Corrective Exercise, Women's Fitness, Performance Enhancement, and Senior Fitness
- Precision Nutrition: Level 1 Nutrition Coach and Level 2 Master Health Coach
- Association For Size Diversity and Health Member
- Body Trust: Promoting Body Trust In Your Work
- Certified Functional Strength Coach
- MedFit Education: Stages of Menopause and Exercise Intervention; Menopause Health and Fitness Specialist
- Global Pelvic Health Alliance: Thriving During Menopause
- Dr. Stacy Sims: Menopause for Athletes
- Julie Wiebe, PT: Pelvic Floor Piston, Foundation for Fitness Course and Female Athlete, Ready for Impact Course
- Merrithew Health and Fitness: STOTT Pilates Intensive and Advanced Mat Instructor and Stott Pilates Breast Cancer Rehab
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Online registration is overInstructors:
- Kerry Ann Madden
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 10th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Prescott Community Center |