Thriving through Menopause

Many women feel blindsided by the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause. What were some of the biggest surprises or challenges for you personally, and how did you navigate them?

Perimenopause is often portrayed as the beginning of decline, but you’ve reframed it as a powerful reset. What does this stage of life mean to you now — and how has it redefined your sense of vitality, purpose, and womanhood?

You often talk about turning ‘struggle into strategy.’ How has your experience with perimenopause influenced the way you coach other women to embrace this phase as a time of transformation rather than frustration?

About our Panel:

Ingrid Elise
Coach Ingrid, The Green Goddess, kicks sugar, stress, and “quick fixes” to the curb—helping you heal your metabolism, ditch the junk, and finally thrive. She turned her own Type 2 Diabetes around and now shows others how to reclaim their health with grit, humor, and a no-BS holistic approach.

Ilsa Greatorex-Duncan
Ilsa was born in Maine and began her career in NYC pursuing stage theatre, which later evolved into an 8-year career as a professional aerial dancer and fitness instructor. After a sudden health collapse - including chronic pain, ongoing fatigue, and deep hormone struggles - she discovered Regenerative Health and reversed it all within five months. Witnessing her own transformation, followed by her parents’ rapid healing journey, ignited her mission to help others do the same. Ilsa is a Certified Regenerative Health Practitioner, Holistic Hormone Specialist, Speaker, and founder of Firespark Coaching & Wellness. She helps women revitalize their health at any age, focusing on reproductive health and chronic hormonal conditions - including autoimmune and cancer recovery - while specializing in natural hormone restoration.

Kathy Jo Burgett
KB is the Founder and CEO of KB Fitness Exercise Studio, serving the South San Jose community and clients worldwide for over 20 years. With a doctorate in Health Science and decades of experience in fitness, nutrition coaching, and corporate wellness, she brings a science-driven, practical approach to helping women build sustainable strength, energy, and confidence. Known for her dynamic energy and commitment to community health, KB empowers women to move smarter, feel stronger, and thrive at every stage of life.