The New Menopause: An Expert-Guided Book Discussion
A conversation about what every woman should know about perimenopause, menopause & healthy aging
Menopause care is changing, and women have more information, choices, and treatment options than ever before.
Join us for an interactive, expert-guided discussion inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s bestselling book, The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts.
Rather than a traditional book club, this evening will use the book as a springboard for a broader conversation about what women need to know as they move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
We’ll unpack some of the book’s biggest themes, including changing hormones and symptoms, menopause hormone therapy, vaginal and sexual health, and the steps women can take to protect their health as they age.
We’ll discuss:
- What the latest menopause science means for women today
- Common - and often overlooked - symptoms of the menopause transition
- What women should understand about menopause hormone therapy
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), vaginal estrogen, urinary health, and sexual wellbeing
- Bone, cardiovascular, metabolic, and brain health after menopause
- How to have more informed conversations with your healthcare provider
Our expert guest will help put the book’s recommendations into clinical context, answer questions, and separate what’s well established from areas where menopause medicine continues to evolve.
Your Ticket Includes the Book
Every attendee will receive a copy of Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s The New Menopause as part of their registration.
There’s no required reading before the event. Whether you’re already familiar with the book or discovering it for the first time, our expert-guided discussion will highlight key ideas, put them into context, and help you identify the information most relevant to your own midlife health.
You’ll leave with your own copy to continue reading, reflecting, and learning after the event.
Come for the information. Stay for the conversation, connection, and opportunity to learn alongside other women navigating midlife.
About the Women’s Health Series
Connect • Reflect • Thrive
The Women’s Health Series at Maxima Hive is an evolving series of expert talks, practical workshops, book discussions, and community conversations designed to help women navigate midlife with trusted information, practical tools, and meaningful connection.
Created in partnership by Catherine Walter Health Coaching and Maxima Hive, the series brings together local women’s health experts and community members to explore the health issues that matter most during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
About the Speakers - TBC
About Catherine Walter
Catherine Walter, NBC-HWC, is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Hormone & Integrative Nutrition Coach specializing in women’s health through perimenopause and menopause.
Catherine is the founder of Catherine Walter Health Coaching and the Boston Perimenopause & Menopause Community and creator and organizer of women’s health education and community programming throughout Greater Boston. Her work focuses on helping women understand the changes happening in midlife and translate evidence-based information into realistic strategies for nutrition, movement, metabolic health, and long-term well-being.
Catherine co-created and co-hosts the Women’s Health Series at Maxima Hive, bringing together trusted local experts and women in the community for accessible, practical conversations about midlife health.
About Jelena Babić
Jelena Babić is the founder and owner of Maxima Book and Gift Center in Arlington and Lexington, and the creator of Maxima Hive, a community space built around connection, creativity, learning, and conversation.
With a background in architecture and a passion for bringing people together, Jelena has spent decades creating welcoming spaces where people can discover something new and connect with their community. At Maxima Hive, she develops and curates programming with local experts and community leaders, creating opportunities for people to learn, share, and connect in an approachable setting.
Jelena co-created and co-hosts the Women’s Health Series with Catherine Walter, bringing trusted experts and women from the Greater Boston community together for practical, accessible conversations about health and well-being.
*Class Registration, Cancellation & Refund Policy
To provide the best experience while keeping our programs sustainable, most classes require a minimum number of participants. Maxima Hive reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a class if the minimum enrollment is not met.
If We Cancel a Class
If Maxima Hive cancels a class, registered participants may choose one of the following:
- A full refund of the original method of payment.
- Store credit for the full registration amount, which may be used toward any purchase at Maxima Gift Center, Maxima Book Center, or any future Maxima Hive class or event.
We encourage participants to choose store credit whenever possible, as credit card processing fees are incurred when payments are processed and again when refunds are issued. Selecting store credit helps us reduce these costs and continue offering quality community programming.
Participant Cancellations
If you cancel your registration before the class or event, an 8% cancellation/restocking fee will be deducted from your refund. This fee helps offset the non-refundable credit card processing and administrative costs associated with your registration.
Instead of a refund, you may choose to receive 100% of your registration fee as store credit, with no cancellation fee deducted. Store credit may be used toward merchandise at Maxima Gift Center or Maxima Book Center, or toward any future Maxima Hive class or event.
Class Rescheduling
If a class is rescheduled, your registration will automatically be transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date, you may choose either a full refund or store credit.
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