THE M FACTOR - Shredding the Silence on Menopause
55 million women in the United States are currently experiencing menopause. The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause explores the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
Panel Dissusion
We are thrilled to introduce our expert panel for The M Factor documentary discussion, featuring a diverse group of professionals dedicated to empowering and educating women on menopause, intimacy, and holistic well-being.
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Jo Badger, CMO of Fairvilla Megastores, is dedicated to empowering women through life transitions by promoting intimate health, wellness, and education. With a focus on confidence and well-being, she leads initiatives that provide women with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive.
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Jodi Hinkle, Transformational Guide & Collaborative Partner in Wellness
Jodi Hinkle is a transformational guide with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, currently specializing in emotional resiliency, self-empowerment, and holistic well-being. Her distinguished career provided her with a deep understanding of the healthcare system, the importance of personal advocacy, and the need for individual empowerment. This experience not only refined her ability to provide personalized, compassionate support but also informs her commitment to resiliency coaching and education tailored for women across every stage of adulthood.
As the founder of HerQuest Coaching & Consulting, Jodi has seamlessly integrated her background as an educator, coach, and healthcare professional to offer a unique approach to optimizing wellness. She walks alongside women as a guide, empowering them to release subconscious limitations, reframe self-perceptions, and embrace midlife as a period of renewal rather than resistance. Her approach emphasizes partnership, empathy, and the tailored exploration of each individual’s journey, providing a safe space for growth and transformation.
At DAME DocuFest, Jodi brings her extensive expertise to the panel discussion on menopause, shedding light on how embracing emotional awareness, reframing perceptions, and personal intentions can transform this life stage from an expectation of struggle into one of empowerment. Her work reflects a deep commitment to optimizing women’s personal power, ensuring that each woman is prepared for midlife with clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
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Dr. Stella Wilson, a Functional Medicine and Hormone Balancing specialist, brings her expertise in optimizing health and vitality through every stage of life.
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Amber Baxter, a Fairvilla University Master Certified Sex Educator and the author of our menopause curriculum, providing invaluable insight into the intersection of sexual health and menopause.
Together, these experts will guide us through an open and informative conversation about embracing this transformative phase with confidence and knowledge.
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“Menopause is the one universal female experience....You may not have a lot of things that affect women. Menopausal, I guarantee you, you will be.”
—Sharon Malone, OBGYN
“The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” is the first US documentary exploring the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With 55 million women in the United States currently experiencing menopause, this life stage is
often surrounded by silence and misinformation, exacerbating the broader crisis in women’s health.
Menopause symptoms can derail careers, disrupt relationships, and cause unnecessary suffering. This film presents evidence-based solutions to challenge the negativity associated with menopause and empowers women to take control of their health. Women of all walks of life open up about the physical and mental anguish they live with every day. Doctors and policymakers speak out on the changes that need to be made, especially in the workplace where roughly 44% of women are over the age of 45. While some women experience mild symptoms, many face issues ranging from hot flashes and weight gain to anxiety and fatigue. With insights from renowned experts including Dr. Sharon Malone, Dr. Somi Javaid, Dr. Mary Jane Minkin (Yale School of Medicine), Dr. Wen Shen (Johns Hopkins Medicine), and Dr. Stephanie Faubion (Mayo Clinic and The Menopause Society), the film dispels myths about hormone replacement therapy, evaluates over-the-counter supplements, and addresses how women of color uniquely experience menopause.
“The M Factor” empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
