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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. 

Meet The Panelists

Tamsen Fadal
Executive Producer and Producer, The M Factor
Somi Javaid, MD
Founder, HerMD
Jo LaMarca Mathisen
Executive Producer and Producer, The M Factor
Hosted by Colleen Rosenblum & Bridgett Biagi Garratt 
Co-Hosts, Hot Flashes Cool Topics

Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist, menopause advocate, filmmaker and a content creator. She recently left her 30-year career as a news anchor to dedicate herself to rewriting the narrative for women in midlife. As the head of an innovative multi-media company, she co- producer of the documentary, “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”, premiering on PBS October 2024. Her advocacy for women in the workplace aims to create comprehensive policies that address menopause and its impact on career women. Her goal is to eliminate the stigma of menopause and foster a work environment where women feel comfortable discussing and managing their health journey, no matter their age. Tamsen is also a certified integrative nutrition coach. Her newest book How To Menopause (Hachette, 2025) is the girlfriend-vetted guide to taking charge of your health, reclaiming your life and feeling better than ever before. 

Dr. Somi Javaid is a board-certified OB/GYN, a leading women’s sexual health and menopause advocate, and the founder of HerMD, a comprehensive women’s health practice revolutionizing the future of women’s healthcare. With a mission to make women’s healthcare exceptional, Dr. Javaid has dedicated herself to educating, advocating for, and empowering patients to take control of their health concerns. In recognition of her relentless advocacy, Dr. Javaid was honored with the Women on Top Award as a Trailblazer in Healthcare. She also received the Blossom Award from the White Dress Project, a testament to her work in raising awareness about uterine fibroids and women’s reproductive health. Further affirming her influence, she has been named to Inc.’s Female Founders 250 List (2024) and earned prestigious titles such as the Women Who Mean Business Award and Cincinnati Top Doc for her outstanding contributions to the medical field.

Joanne LaMarca Mathisen is a former broadcast network executive and a multi-Emmy award winning journalist and television producer. She was instrumental in the launch of NBC/Today’s original 3rd hour as well as the former Executive Producer of the 4th hour with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager where she navigated the challenges of broadcasting during a pandemic lockdown. Prior to NBC, LaMarca Mathisen launched a nightly business show at CNBC while also writing weekly business column for Times Mirror-Tribune company. LaMarca Mathisen’s career has focused on both financial, national and international issues, with an emphasis on women and children and health. As a women’s health advocate, LaMarca Mathisen pivoted to focus on a menopause research agenda and to shine a light on its treatments and solutions helping other women to advocate for themselves.

Colleen Rosenblum and Bridgett Biagi Garratt are co-hosts of Hot Flashes Cool Topics, the weekly podcast that is the voice for women in midlife and beyond. From relationships to careers, health and wellness to amazing interviews with prime time celebrities, they cover it all.

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