This evening brings together leading experts in medicine, nutrition, breathing, fitness, and physiotherapy to explore women’s health through science-based insights and practical interventions.

They are honoured to welcome Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Physician, Endocrinologist, and bestselling author of The Menopause, who will share her expertise on hormones, heart health, and disease prevention. Patrick McKeown, internationally renowned breathing coach and author of The Breathing Cure, will guide us through the role of breathing and sleep in managing menopause symptoms. Anne Murray, founder of Sláinte Wellness, will present her evidence-based approach to nutrition and women’s health. Jessica Cooke, fitness coach and host of the I’m Done, Now What? podcast, will share her empowering strategies for lasting fitness and wellbeing. Finally, Orlaith Kilgannon, specialist physiotherapist and founder of Pelvic Health West, will explore the impact of hormonal changes on pelvic and muscular health.

Together, they will provide knowledge, tools, and inspiration to help women optimise health at every stage of life.

Julie Burke, MC
Meet Julie Burke, the woman behind the “Julesrulesirl” sensation. With over 180k followers across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, Julie has spent the last five years taking the digital world by storm. She’s not just a social media expert; she’s a force for change. Julie is an award-winning speaker and mentor who empowers women in business, hosted comedy gigs for charity, and proves that you don’t have to be good at just one thing! As the 2025 Winner of the Women in Business Awards for Network Ireland Galway, Julie’s mission is simple: to remind women they can be a wife, a mother, and a career powerhouse while still making time for their own passions. Her journey is a testament to the power of social media to transform lives when you know how to harness it.

Professor Mary Ryan is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist
And best-Selling Author
Dr. Ryan is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist with expertise in diabetes, obesity, menopause, and hormone health. A Trinity College Dublin graduate, she has led clinics and research for over 20 years and lectures widely to GPs and the public. She is the bestselling author of The Menopause and is recognised for her advocacy on hormone health, women’s heart health, and prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Mr Patrick McKeown, Oxygen Advantage
Breathing, Sleep and Menopause
Join internationally renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown, author of 11 books including The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep, for a 20-minute practical talk at the Black Box Theatre, Galway. Drawing on 23 years of experience, Patrick will share simple, science-based breathing tools to help women in menopause manage insomnia, quiet the racing mind, and wake up feeling more refreshed. He will also explore how subtle changes in breathing including conditions such as UARS can quietly take women out of deep, restorative sleep. The symptoms of poor sleep often differ between women and men, with women more likely to experience mental health challenges such as anxiety.

Anne Murray, Sláinte Wellness
Anne is the founder of Sláinte Wellness, a nutrition and wellbeing clinic supporting women through all stages of life with a personalised, evidence-based approach. A qualified Nutritional Therapist (CNM London) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion from the University of Galway, Anne integrates advanced tools such as live and dry blood analysis and metabolic testing into her practice. Passionate about empowering people to take charge of their health, Anne specialises in women’s health, hormones, and preventive nutrition.

Jessica Cooke, Thrive Academy
Jessica Cooke is the founder of Thrive Academy and host of the I’m Done, Now What? podcast. With 17 years’ experience, she has coached thousands of women 40+ to get fit, strong, and calm in body and mind — breaking free from all-or-nothing cycles to build routines that last. Known for her straight-talking yet supportive coaching style, Jessica empowers women to feel fit, healthy, and confident in both body and mind.

Orlaith Kilgannon, Pelvic Health West
Orlaith is a specialist chartered physiotherapist in pelvic health and the founder of Pelvic Health West, where she provides physiotherapy and Pilates services with a focus on personalised, evidence-based care. Beginning her career in musculoskeletal health, Orlaith developed a strong interest in pelvic health, leading to work across both the NHS and private practice and the presentation of her clinical findings at the ICS international conference. With a growing body of research in women’s health, she is committed to debunking the myths and translating scientific insights into practical, tailored interventions. Her presentation, “The Science of Women’s Health – Evidence, Insights and Interventions,” explores the impact of hormonal changes on muscular health.

Duration: 90 mins plus Post-event Q&A