More than ever, it is vital that women and gender non-conforming people have the tools to advocate for themselves in their doctors' offices.
This free, online summit brings the amazing team of experts featured in The Business of Birth Control right to your home!
Friday, October 16th:
An exclusive sneak preview of "The Business of Birth Control" followed by a talk-back with Ricki Lake
and Abby Epstein
Join us at either of our two live screening times:
12pm ET / 5pm GMT (European Time Zones), hosted by Alice Pelton, CEO The Lowdown
3pm PT / 6pm ET (US Time Zones), hosted by Aviva Romm MD-Midwife
Saturday, October 17th:
Immerse yourself in a day of interactive breakout rooms and panels designed to make YOU the expert in your reproductive wellness.
12pm ET: Opening Invocation & Special Performance by Biet Simkin
12:15pm ET: Opening Conversation with actress & neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik, & Filmmakers, Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein
1pm - 6:30 ET: Expert Panels, Interactive Breakout Rooms, Product Giveaways
Once you are registered, you will have access to the full day's schedule which will contain links to access the day's events.
Gain Unprecedented Access!
Interact directly with the visionaries and activists, doctors and educators that are shaping the next reproductive health revolution! Participate in intimate virtual workshops and listen to panel discussions on the timely issues that impact your life on the daily. Plus, by registering, you are automatically entered into a giveaway bundle featuring goodies from our sponsors and speakers!
A Snapshot of What You'll Learn!
Body Literacy: Informed and Empowered Breakout Rooms
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Introduction by Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill Sarah E. Hill: It's All in My Head; Why Does My Birth Control Alter My Mood and Who I'm Attracted To? Nicole Jardim: How to Achieve Pain-Free, PMS-Free Periods Krystal Kirton: Transitioning off Birth Control to Conceive Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl: The future of birth control: How technology can help you take control of your body and reproductive health Coach Gessie Thompson: Estrogen Dominance: Managing Fibroids and PCOS through Lifestyle Changes Alisa Vitti: What We Haven't Been Told: The Infradian Rhythm, Your Cycle, Diet, and Exercise
Racism & Birth Control, The Legacy of Exploitation of BIPOC Women Panel
I'm Ready to Ditch the Pill...Now What? Breakout Rooms
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Dr. Lara Briden: How to Have Regular Periods without Contraceptive Drugs Dr. Keith Bell: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack: Mastering Fertility Awareness Method Lea Knarr and Chandra Wachholz: FemTech, A Hands-On Guide to Lady Comp and Daysy Kelsey Knight and Emily Varnam: What are All My Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options? Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Is the Copper IUD Right for Me?
Forward Thinking: Long-Term Reproductive Health Solutions
Special Appearances, Giveaways, and More!
Mayim Bialik, Actress and Neuroscientist
Register now to win our special Giveaway filled with books, fabulous products and discounts from our experts, supplements & serums from our sponsors, and a sex toy!
Special Opening Conversation with
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FEATURING
Dr. Lara Briden ND
Author, Period Repair Manual @larabriden
Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens Medical Historian
@drcooperowens
Holly Grigg-Spall
Author, Sweetening the Pill
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Fertility Awareness Educator and author,
The Fifth Vital Sign
@fertilityfriday
Dr. Sarah E. Hill
Research Psychologist and Author, This is Your Brain on Birth Control
@sarahehillphd
Special performance by Biet Simkin
@guidedbybiet
Dr. Shawn Tassone
OBGYN
This summit is in honor of the young women in our film who lost their lives to complications from hormonal contraceptives. We graciously thank their families for allowing us to document their stories.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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