Jill Foos Wellness

10/18/2026

6 days away. 40 tickets left. 260 women already committed to joining the Chicago Menopause Collective Retreat on October 24th in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago.

Grab your friend and join us for a day full of menopause education, marketplace, lunch, and community. The swag bags are off the charts!

Head to www.Chicago menopause collective.org to purchase your ticket today!

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Is it the weight loss, or is it the GLP-1 itself?

For a long time, almost no one looked at body composition, meaning visceral fat and how much fat vs. muscle you carry, as part of breast cancer risk after menopause. Most people still don’t.

GLP-1s are changing that conversation. Breast oncologist Eleonora Teplinsky, MD | Cancer Doctor explains:

▪️ More than one study suggests GLP-1s may lower the risk of several cancers, including breast cancer

▪️ Early signals suggest they may also lower the risk of breast cancer coming back

▪️ The big open question: is it the weight loss, the effect on inflammation and insulin resistance, or the drug itself?

And here’s the part that stuck with me: patients diagnosed with cancer have much higher rates of sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass, strength and function. That can affect outcomes and even how well they stick with treatment.

💬 Has anyone ever actually measured your body composition? Tell me below 👇

🎧 Full conversation on Afterpause with Jill Foos. Link in bio.

10/14/2026

Afterpausing on stage with Executives' Club of Chicago talking about menopause in the workplace. This is a “hot” topic right now with new menopause policy and laws signed by Governor JB Pritzker this past August.

Here’s what you need to know:

HB 5284: Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (signed August 7, 2026)

Workplace protections begin January 1, 2027. The law adds menopause-related conditions to the Illinois Human Rights Act, covering perimenopause, menopause, hot flashes, sleep disruption, cognitive and mood changes, and osteoporosis-related changes.

Bans discrimination and harassment based on these conditions.

Requires reasonable accommodations, such as flexible schedules, modified hours, temperature adjustments, private rest spaces, and remote or light-duty work.

Applies to employers with four or more employees.

Employers must post employees’ rights and include them in handbooks.
Expanded insurance coverage for menopause care follows in 2028.

I’m especially glad perimenopause is named in the bill. For many women, hot flashes, sleep disruption and mood changes start years before the final period, and those are our working years.

This isn’t a niche issue. About 985 million women worldwide were over 50 in 2020, and the UN projects 1.65 billion by 2050.
But compliance is only one piece.

Managers need to know how to respond when an employee brings it up, and benefits need to cover evidence-based treatment. A law opens the door. Education and culture are what get women through it. Health coaches are here to help.

Employers, are you ready? 💬 Tell me in the comments what support you’d want to see at work.

10/08/2026

Afterpausing in the news.

At age 58, I have a lot to say about menopause, especially for the post-menopausal woman. The door is open for you to walk through. It’s an opportunity for you to be more informed, become a better self-advocate, and live independently for decades to come.

Thank you NBC News Chicago and Kate Chappell for this amazing opportunity to share all that me and Dr. Dana M. Russo are doing in Chicago with the Chicago Menopause Collective. And thank you to our Board member, Erin Cook for sharing her journey.

10/08/2026

I was honored to talk about the critical work the Chicago Menopause Collective is doing alongside my co-founder and friend, Dr. Dana Russo on NBC Chicago with reporter, Kate Chappell.

Three new laws were signed by Governor Pritzker this August, and CMC will play a pivotal role in helping to educate local businesses and women about menopause care through our in-person events, live webinars, and blog. Women in the workplace will have accommodations, health insurance coverage for hormonal and non-hormonal options, and state produced education materials to help them navigate menopause with more confidence.

Our next event is the Chicago Menopause Retreat on October 24th in the West Loop. Head on over the www.Chicago menopause collective.org for details and tickets.

Watch the news segment linked in the profile. It was amazing!