Women’s health is not one-size-fits-all. Symptoms that are dismissed as normal, stress-related, or “just aging” may actually be signals that your body is trying to tell you something. This discussion from The Women’s Health Revolution event brings together surgical, hormonal, immunologic, longevity, and whole-person perspectives to help women understand what is happening in their bodies, ask better questions, and seek care that feels informed, compassionate, and personalized.
This Expert Panel Discussion Features:
- Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein, DO, FACOG: Founder of ESSE Care and a board-certified minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, Dr. Goldstein specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, and fertility optimization. Her approach combines surgical precision with integrative, collaborative care, shaped by both her clinical expertise and her own experience with endometriosis, infertility, IVF, and pelvic surgery.
- Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD: Founder and Medical Director of The Elm, Dr. Robbins is a board-certified OB-GYN, Menopause Society–Certified Practitioner, and Lifestyle Medicine specialist. Her work focuses on helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, sexual health, sleep, weight changes, and longevity with evidence-based care that is proactive, personalized, and deeply validating.
- Dr. Tania Elliott, MD: Dr. Elliott is a dual board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Allergy/Immunology, a Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Health, and a leader in women’s health, longevity medicine, prevention, and healthcare innovation. She brings a practical, prevention-focused lens to topics like cortisol, melatonin, immune health, GLP-1 medications, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change.
- Penny Goffman, moderator: Penny Goffman is an innovative entrepreneur, community builder, and devoted mom, known for her ability to connect women, leaders, and brands. As Founder of THAT PENNY | CONNECT, she specializes in creating meaningful experiences that connect businesses with curated audiences of women leaders.
What You’ll Learn
- Perimenopause is not “all in your head.” Hormonal changes can affect sleep, mood, cognition, anxiety, libido, and daily functioning long before menopause officially begins.
- Hormone therapy is more nuanced than many women have been told. The panel explains why estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone matter beyond reproduction and how individualized treatment can help some women feel like themselves again.
- “Unexplained” infertility deserves a deeper look. Dr. Goldstein discusses why fertility struggles, recurrent loss, or failed transfers may be connected to endometriosis, inflammation, pelvic anatomy, or conditions missed on standard testing.
- Sexual health is whole-body health. Libido, arousal, pelvic floor function, pain with sex, sleep, stress, hormones, and relationship connection all play a role—and women do not have to accept painful or unsatisfying sex as normal.
- Stress hormones and sleep hormones can work for you, not against you. Dr. Elliott breaks down cortisol, melatonin, circadian rhythm, light exposure, and simple daily habits that may support better energy in the morning and better rest at night.
- GLP-1 medications require thoughtful, medically guided care. The discussion explores how these medications work, why nutrition and strength training matter, and why supervision, transparency, and responsible dosing are essential.
This Conversation Is For You If…
This discussion is perfect for you if you have ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone while trying to understand your body. It is for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, fertility challenges, endometriosis, painful periods, low libido, fatigue, sleep disruption, weight changes, or the feeling that something is “off” even when testing looks normal. It is also for mothers, daughters, partners, and friends who want better language, better tools, and a more empowered way to advocate for women’s health at every stage of life.
Watch the Panel Discussion on Demand
The women’s health revolution begins with honest conversation, and it can only continue if women feel informed enough to ask for better care. Watch this on-demand panel for science-backed insight, practical takeaways, and the validation that your symptoms, questions, and goals deserve real attention.
Whether you are seeking answers for yourself or hoping to better support the women in your life, this discussion offers a grounded, empowering place to begin.
