Essentia Women's Health & Aesthetics

08/31/2026

As an OB-GYN, "You just need to eat less and move more" makes me want to scream.

I believed this advice for years. I blamed myself when it didn't work.

Then I learned what I wish every woman knew: obesity is far more complex than calories and willpower. Hormones, genetics, sleep, stress, medications, insulin resistance, and our environment all play a role.

As both an OB-GYN and someone who personally lived with obesity for over 15 years, I'm passionate about replacing shame with science.

So let's talk about the advice I wish we'd stop giving women. 👇

08/25/2026

It takes a village — and ours showed up. 🙏🏾

We are so grateful to our Sponsors for supporting The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause and investing in the health and wellbeing of the women in our community.

Imagine Wellness 💛 Harris Internal & Functional Medicine 💛 ReGenerate Physiotherapy .physio 💛 Salt Med Spa 💛 Onelife Fitness Peachtree Lexington 💛 Fayette Pharmacy 💛 Nourishing Nutrition Counsultion

Your support means everything. Thank you for believing in this mission.

Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE community screening + live expert panel.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. VIP seating for the first 30!

08/24/2026

Every great conversation needs a great guide. And we found ours. ✨

Erika Ward Award-Winning Interior Designer & Lifestyle Advocate

Erika Ward is known for creating spaces that transform lives — and on September 10, she is stepping into a new kind of space to help guide one of the most important conversations happening in Fayette County right now. We are so honored to have her as the moderator of our expert panel.

Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause + live Q&A.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. First 30 get VIP seating + a gift bag!

— you are going to be incredible. We cannot wait! 💛

08/23/2026

Your mental health during this season of life matters. Full stop. 💛

Kelsey Newcome, MA, APC Associate Professional Counselor at Arise Counseling & Coaching

Kelsey specializes in anxiety, life transitions, couples therapy, and s*x and intimacy — bringing an evidence-based, whole-person approach to every client she works with. She will be on our expert panel at The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause, ready to address the emotional and relational side of what midlife women are navigating.

Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE screening + live expert panel.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. VIP seating for the first 30!

— grateful to have your therapists' voices on this panel! 🙏🏾

08/22/2026

What you eat during perimenopause matters more than most people realize. 🥗

Laura Marchese, MS, RDN, LD Registered Dietitian & Owner Nourishing Nutrition Consulting

Laura takes an evidence-based, anti-diet approach to nutrition — specializing in hormonal health, metabolic wellness, weight management, and digestive health for women. She is going to drop some knowledge on September 10 that will change the way you think about food and your body.
Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause + live expert panel.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. First 30 get VIP seating + an exclusive gift bag!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-documentary-screening-expert-panel-tickets-1989797633285

— so excited to have you on this panel! 💛

A Fayetteville community screening of the groundbreaking perimenopause documentary — followed by a live expert panel discussion

08/21/2026

We are honored to recognize our Silver Sponsor — a physician who not only supports this event but will be in the room sharing her expertise with every woman who walks through those doors. 🙌🏾

✨ Thank you, Harris Internal & Functional Medicine!

Dr. Erinn Harris, MD is a Board-Certified Internist and Functional Medicine Physician who takes a root-cause approach to women's health — addressing hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic health, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune conditions with advanced diagnostics and whole-person care.

Her investment in this event says everything about her commitment to the women of this community. We are beyond grateful. 💛

Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause + live expert panel.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. VIP seating for the first 30!

— thank you for showing up in every way. 🙏🏾

08/20/2026

Perimenopause is not just a physical experience. It is an emotional one too. 💛
Connie Jones,MA, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor & Transformational Coach and Founder of Arise Counseling and Coaching

With over two decades of experience, Connie Jones helps women navigate life's hardest transitions — with faith, clarity, and real tools for lasting change. She co-created this event because she knows that healing the whole woman means addressing mind, body, and spirit.

Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause + live expert panel.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — VIP seating for the first 30!

eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-documentary-screening-expert-panel-tickets-1989797633285

Connie Jones— so grateful to be doing this alongside you. 🙏🏾

A Fayetteville community screening of the groundbreaking perimenopause documentary — followed by a live expert panel discussion

08/20/2026

Perimenopause is not just a physical experience. It is an emotional one too. 💛

Connie Jones, MA, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor & Transformational Coach and Founder of Arise Counseling & Coaching

With over two decades of experience, Connie Jones helps women navigate life's hardest transitions — with faith, clarity, and real tools for lasting change. She co-created this event because she knows that healing the whole woman means addressing mind, body, and spirit.

Join us Thursday, September 10 at Trilith Cinemas for a FREE screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause + live expert panel.

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. VIP seating for the first 30!

— so grateful to be doing this alongside you. 🙏🏾

08/20/2026

Let's talk about something most women are never told about. 👇🏾

Jennifer McGowan, PT, DPT, Cert DN Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist & Founder ReGenerate Physiotherapy

Pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, leaking, intimacy issues — these are NOT things you just have to live with. Jennifer McGowan is on a mission to help women understand what is happening in their bodies and what they can actually do about it.

She will be on our expert panel at The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause — and trust us, you will want to hear what she has to say.

📍 Trilith Cinemas · Fayetteville, GA 📅 Thursday, September 10 · 6:00 PM · FREE

🎟 Reserve your free seat — link in bio. First 30 get VIP seating + gift bag!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-documentary-screening-expert-panel-tickets-1989797633285

ReGenerate Physiotherapy — so honored to have you on this panel!

A Fayetteville community screening of the groundbreaking perimenopause documentary — followed by a live expert panel discussion

08/18/2026

Another reason you need to be in the room for M Factor 2 on September 10th.👏🏾

Here’s the truth: perimenopause can start in your late 30s or early 40s—and the transition can last 7–10 years before menopause.

So if you’re suddenly dealing with:

✨ Brain fog
✨ Poor sleep
✨ Anxiety or irritability
✨ Heavier or irregular periods
✨ Stubborn belly fat
✨ Low libido
✨ Feeling like you’re just “not yourself”

…being “too young” shouldn’t automatically rule out perimenopause.

Too many women spend YEARS thinking they’re too young for their symptoms to be hormonal, when what they really need is someone willing to listen and connect the dots.

This is exactly why we’re bringing M Factor 2 back.

📅 September 10th
We’re getting real about perimenopause, menopause, hormones, symptoms, treatment options—and what you can actually do to feel like yourself again.

If your body is telling you something has changed, come get the information you deserve.

You’re not too young to ask questions. And you’re definitely not too young to get answers.

Grab your ticket + bring a girlfriend.
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