WELCOME to the Innis Arden Women’s Collective
A peer-led club for Women to connect, share, and learn together on topics that are relevant to our lives and well-being.
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 15th for Dr. Carley Squires’ presentation on Holistic Methods: Supporting the Menopause Transition Naturally. Dr. Squires shared thoughtful insights into natural alternatives to HRT and provided a comprehensive multi-page guidefor supporting hormonal balance. I still have a few copies available and will bring them to our next meeting for anyone who missed out. ~Amely |
UPCOMING EVENTS
(FREE and at the Innis Arden Clubhouse unless noted)
(FREE and at the Innis Arden Clubhouse unless noted)
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Fall Potluck Gathering
Thursday, November 13th 📍 Innis Arden Clubhouse : 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline, WA 98177 🕕 6:45 PM — Doors Open 🕖 7:00 PM — Potluck & Discussion Begin Join us for a cozy Fall Potluck Gathering — our final meeting of the year! This month, we’re mixing good food with good ideas. Please bring a favorite podcast episode, article, or book to share with the group. Come prepared to give a short synopsis and tell us why it resonated with you — an inspiring way to swap insights and end the year together in warmth and connection. 👉 Please RSVP HERE and let us know what dish or item you’ll be bringing to share. Future Events: January 15th Featured Speaker: Dr. Darshana, Pelvic PT Topic: Pelvic Strength in Times of Hormone Transition March 12th Featured Speaker: John Tjenos, Nutritional Therapist and Interactive Healing Systems Topic: Nutritional Therapy and Applied Kinesiology for targeted and efficiently tailored Menopause Support and food sensitivity testing A Note on format:🌱 Format: Real Talk + Expert Insight
Our events seek to follow a rhythm that allows for both personal connection and learning: 6:50 PM – Doors open + social mingling· 7:00 PM – Roundtable sharing Each woman will have a chance to introduce herself and briefly share something she’s observing or experiencing this month. This will be similar to a PEPS-style group and conversations will be facilitated to deepen connection and support. This will be entirely confidential and will not leave the room. 7:45 PM – Guest speaker presentation + Q&A This format is designed to foster mutual support, spark new friendships, and create space for thoughtful dialogue around shared experiences 
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What we're reading...
The Slow Moon Climbs by Susan Mattern https://a.co/d/fZBgyLW offers a fascinating, data-rich look at menopause from an evolutionary and cross-cultural perspective. If you’re interested in a non-medicalized, historically grounded understanding of this transition, this book is a thoughtful, science-backed read by a history professor who explores how menopause has been experienced across time and cultures.
Into the Magic Shop by Dr. James Doty https://a.co/d/9K1nFop is a moving memoir that blends neuroscience with heart-centered wisdom. It’s a powerful reminder of how tuning into our inner voice, setting clear intentions, and practicing self-compassion can help us navigate transitions and reclaim agency. A beautiful read on healing, presence, and the quiet power of belief.
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Event Panelist Bios:
Naomi Busch, MD Menopause Medicine Innis Arden Resident Naomi Busch is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She is also a board-certified Family Medicine physician. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University and then went on to Tufts Medical School in Boston. Dr Busch completed her Family Medicine Residency training at Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington. https://www.seattlemenopause.com/naomibuschmd Natassja Barnes, LMHC Sex Therapist I studied at Bastyr University and graduated in 2016 with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a focus of health psychology. I completed my twelve-month practicum at Seattle Therapy Alliance where I worked with women on a multitude of issues including anxiety, depression, body image, relationships, discrimination and other trauma experiences. I completed Antioch’s Sex Therapy Certification program in 2024. https://www.lakehousetherapy.com/new-page Roisin McGlynn, Certified Menopause Yoga Teacher I was born and raised in Ireland, emigrated to Canada in the 80s and to the U.S. in the 90s, I'm a Seattle-based yoga teacher**, community volunteer, nonprofit marketing consultant, and parent. I'm a certified in Menopause Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga and Hatha / Ayurveda Yoga through Yoga Alliance with over 500 hours of specialized training and teaching experience. Thanks to my teachers and the doors they have opened for me, I have facilitated yoga classes and workshops in studios, community settings (schools, jails, nonprofit boards) and online. https://www.meant-to-pause.com/about Carley Squires, ND A licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist in Washington state and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine, the advanced regenerative medicine institute, the Acupuncture Association of Washington, and the American Association of Restorative Medicine. https://www.neurovedahealth.com/squires |
Change is a constant in life, and some transitions—like menopause, shifting family roles, or reimagining our next steps—can feel easier when shared with others.
Interested in joining or learning more?
We’d love to hear from you!
Contact Us:
IAWC Chair: Amely Wurmbrand
IAC Activities Chair: Sarah Kennedy
IAWC Communications/Email: Deborah Rifkin
IAWC Scribe/Blog Coordinator: Heather Mathews
We’d love to hear from you!
Contact Us:
IAWC Chair: Amely Wurmbrand
IAC Activities Chair: Sarah Kennedy
IAWC Communications/Email: Deborah Rifkin
IAWC Scribe/Blog Coordinator: Heather Mathews
