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Bryn Meadows
Hi, I’m Bryn. I am a Counsellor, a healthcare leadership nerd, and a professional human being. Through my work, I have over twenty years of experience walking alongside people through the messy, meaningful, and magical parts of being human.
I created Menopolooza because I believe menopause is not the end—it’s a rite of passage. A wild, weird, and holy season where we get to reclaim ourselves, rewrite the script, and raise a little hell (or at least raise our voices). My work is trauma-informed, body-celebrating, and deeply rooted in compassion, with a healthy dose of humour.
I am navigating the midlife pathway myself. In the absence of information, I wanted to bring together our community, including: Physicians, Naturopathic Doctors, Counsellors, Registered Massage Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Fitness consultants and other experts to help us all connect, explain and offer guidance and information for us all to understand, heal and share our stories moving forward.
With a Master’s degree in Healthcare Leadership and 24 years in the mental health field, I bring clinical expertise and compassion to my work. I’m a Registered Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator–Clinician (CDWF), trained in the transformational methodology based on Dr. Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability, shame, and courage.
I live in Victoria, BC, with my husband and our scruffy dog pack. There, I garden, devise new ways to dismantle the patriarchy, and fiercely love my clients and community.
Meet the team
Jackie Dewey
Get ready to fall in love with Jackie Dewey — the hilarious heart and soul of Menopolooza! Jackie will be our Master of Ceremonies, guiding us through the weekend with her trademark mix of warmth, quick wit, and unstoppable charm.
Jackie is the kind of woman who can hold a room together while cracking it wide open with laughter. Her stories are real, her timing is razor-sharp, and her heart is always right there on her sleeve. Whether she's making you laugh until you cry or reminding you why we’re all here, Jackie brings the perfect balance of hilarity and heart to every moment.
We couldn’t imagine a better person to lead us through Menopolooza — and after a few minutes with Jackie, you’ll understand precisely why.
Dr. Tracy Wayne (Rodgers)
Dr. Wayne wears many crowns: OBGYN, "vaginal psychologist," menopause expert, and fierce advocate for women’s health. With over 20 years of gynecological expertise, Dr. Rodgers brings science, heart, and hilarious honesty to the Menopolooza stage.
Having navigated her journey through early menopause, Dr. Wayne knows firsthand the confusion, comedy, and courage it takes to survive and thrive. She blends clinical wisdom with a deep understanding of the emotional rollercoaster that often comes with midlife, making her uniquely equipped to inform, comfort, and make you snort-laugh — sometimes all at once.
Get ready to feel seen, heard, and downright empowered. Dr. Wayne is the real deal, and she’s here to bust myths, drop f-bombs, share truths, probably bring some tears to our eyes and remind us all that we are not broken—we are becoming.
Tara Findlay
Tara Findlay is a BCRMT, perimenopause educator and advocate, and co-creator of The Comprehensive Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause for RMTs. With 25 years of clinical experience and a knack for translating research into real-life relevance, Tara blends science and story to help health professionals better understand and support women in midlife. Her superpower? Taking peer-reviewed studies and turning them into something that’s not only digestible, but dare she say- funny. She teaches on the musculoskeletal syndrome of perimenopause, and what she calls “the neurotransition of perimenopause,” or, as she likes to put it, “This is your brain on perimenopause. Any questions?”
She’s also a certified yoga teacher, so expect a little science, a little woo, and a whole lot of real talk.
Find out more about Tara and her courses here:
Jenn Farrell
Meet Our Fitness & Wellness Expert: Jenn Farrell
Jenn Farrell (She/Her) is the powerhouse behind Witness the Fitness (WTF) — and yes, the name tells you everything you need to know about her hilarious, badass approach to wellness. Jenn is a personal trainer, fitness instructor and aerobics enthusiast, and weight-lifting evangelist specializing in making strength training fun, accessible, and empowering for everyone, especially beginners.
But Jenn isn’t just your go-to fitness guru. She’s also the author of two collections of short fiction and has worked as a freelance writer, editor, and creative writing instructor in Vancouver.
Warm, witty, and wonderfully real, Jenn brings a unique blend of strength, heart, and storytelling magic to Menopolooza. Jenn will have you laughing, moving, and feeling stronger than ever.
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