Southport, CT - Basic steps women can take to improve their own health outcomes will be the topic of the day as two women thought leaders lead a lively morning discussion and set of activities on Saturday, November 4, at Trinity Spiritual Center.
Together Carolee Lee, CEO/Founder of WHAM (Women's Health Access Matters) and Spiritual Leader Hillary Raining will encourage women to do a better job of making their own health a priority, as far too often women put their own needs last on their “to-do” list. “Women are so often the primary caretakers, fixers and advocates for others that they regularly forget to take care of themselves. That’s what we’ll be addressing on November 4th,” said Lee.
Lee will approach the topic from a scientific perspective. As the founder of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM), Carolee will discuss the inadequate medical data specific to women regarding diseases that disproportionately affect women: autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, lung cancer and Alzheimer’s. She will also lay out the steps that women can take to help the research community close this gap, so that personalized medicine can create better outcomes for women. She will share ways in which women can forestall the onset of these diseases.
Raining will explore the sacred feminine wisdom of indigenous and Christian faith traditions that modern medicine has long neglected. As a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Native American Chippewa and an Episcopal priest, she will share practices that enable women to align and optimize their physical and spiritual health according to life cycles and the seasons. This discussion will include ancient understandings of menstruation, menopause and other health concerns specific to women. It will feature easy-to-execute action that women can integrate into their routines.
Interspersed throughout the morning there will be “mini clinics” that offer tips or action steps that women can take to improve their health and daily lives. The Center will offer childcare so that younger moms may attend.
The goal of the morning is to facilitate the kinds of conversations that women need to have among themselves but seldom do. Mary Lauren Factora, Director of Marketing at Bigelow Tea and one of the fifteen women hosting this event, observes, “Trinity Spiritual Center creates a space where people feel comfortable discussing topics that are important but never surface in other settings. We hope that this will become the first of a series of gatherings for women at the Center.”
Mark Grayson, Founding Director of Trinity Spiritual Center, observes, “We are thrilled to be hosting this conversation with Carolee and Hillary. Women do a lot of heavy lifting -- caring for their families, parents, and friends. It’s important to make sure they put themselves on the list of their priorities.”
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Carolee Lee is an innovator, entrepreneur and thought leader dedicated to improving women’s health and wellbeing, and their opportunities to succeed. She was founder and CEO of Carolee Designs, one of the world’s leading accessories brands. After the sale of her business to Luxottica, Carolee focused her energies on women’s health and life planning. In 2008, she founded AccessCircles, a global network committed to bringing women access to leaders, resources and experiences that can help transform their lives. In July 2018, Carolee launched WHAM to focus on increasing awareness of women’s health issues, investing in women’s health research and implementing strategies to improve the inequities and bias in research while accelerating scientific discovery.
WHAT: “To Help Others, Care for Yourself First: Women’s Health Summit”
WHEN: Saturday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Trinity Spiritual Center, 651 Pequot Ave, Southport CT, Livestream via Zoom
COST: $25 per person
REGISTER: https://womenshealthsummit.eventbrite.com/
QUESTIONS: Call the Church at (203) 255-0454
About Trinity Episcopal Church:
Trinity Episcopal Church is located in the historic seaside district of Southport at 651 Pequot Avenue (at Center Street) and welcomes seekers of all denominations. Trinity’s mission is to provide a vibrant 21st century Episcopal community that inspires spiritual growth, nurtures genuine connections and promotes charitable service.
About Trinity Spiritual Center:
Trinity Spiritual Center is a dynamic and growing community of people of all ages and beliefs, engaging in a broad range of learning experiences to inspire and support their own journeys of spiritual growth. It offers programs and practices that inspire and engage the greater community.