Conference Schedule
Day’s Itinerary
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Lobby - Registration
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
Ballroom - Opening Remarks | Welcome to the Evolution of Women 2026 Conference | Emily Freeze, LMFT, MPH, PMH-C
8:40 AM – 9:40 AM
Ballroom - Morning Keynote | The Strength We Never Asked For: Bridging the Gap Between Medical Care and Emotional Healing | Dr. Christina Hibbert, Psy.D
9:40 AM – 9:55 AM
Sponsor Visits, Networking & Transition Break
Breakout Sessions #1
9:55 AM – 10:55 AM
Ballroom - Beyond Weight Loss: The Expanding Role of GLP-1s | Whitney Goudjil, APRN, FNP-C *This session is not eligible for NBCC CE credits.
Room 209 - Beyond Kegels & Coping Skills: Collaborative Care Between Mental Health & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy | Hailey Maire-Grant, LCSW, CST & Alex Bond, DPT, PWCS
Room 213 - Embracing Enough: Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionism, Comparison, and Self-Doubt | Vjollca Martinson, Ph.D., LMFT, MBA
Room 220 - The Silent Grief: Navigating the Complex Mental Health Impact of Infertility | Jenna Holmes, CMHC
Room 224 - What She’ll Remember Long After Birth: Understanding Birth Trauma & Pregnancy Loss | Joy Bouchard, LCSW & Desiree Ferrin, Birth Trauma Patient Advocate
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
Sponsor Visits, Networking & Transition Break
Breakout Sessions #2
11:10 AM – 12:10 PM
Ballroom - PANEL DISCUSSION Part 1: The Women's Health Revolution: Past Lessons and Present Challenges | Jennifer Morgan Smith, LMFT, MBA, Aimee Hopkin, PMHNP, Dr. Shyler Bischof, DNP, PMHNP, Emilee Krupa, LMFT, SUDC, Heather Sundahl, LMFT, & Storie Stinger, LCSW
Room 209 - The Weight of Responsibility: Eating Disorders and the Pressure to “Do Pregnancy Right” | Kathy Spencer, MHPE, LCSW & Sydney Williams, LCSW, CEDS-C
Room 213 - Too Much, Too Loud, Too Fast: ADHD Across the Reproductive Lifespan | Jessica Allred, LCSW, PMH-C
Room 220 - The Power of Wholeness: Restoring Embodiment, Agency, and Sexual Well-Being After Trauma | Dr. Bonnijane Monson, DPT *This session is not eligible for NBCC CE credits.
Room 224 - Women, Identity, and Resilience: A Whole-Person Framework for Self-Integration After Major Life Transitions | Ruth Patiño Henderson, LCSW
12:10 PM - 1:15 PM
Ballroom, Lobby, and Hallways - LUNCH, Sponsor Visits, & Networking
Breakout Sessions #3
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Ballroom - PANEL DISCUSSION Part 2: The Women's Health Revolution: Past Lessons and Present Challenges | Jennifer Morgan Smith, LMFT, MBA, Aimee Hopkin, PMHNP, Dr. Shyler Bischof, DNP, PMHNP, Emilee Krupa, LMFT, SUDC, Heather Sundahl, LMFT, & Storie Stinger, LCSW
Room 209 - Recognizing and Responding to Perinatal Bipolar Disorder and Postpartum Psychosis | Lyndsey Proctor, LCSW, PMH-C
Room 213 - Beyond Desire - The Psychology of Women’s Sexual Health | Aimee Mortensen, CMHC, CST, CST-SIT
Room 220 - Beyond Mood Swings: Perimenopause, Partnership Dynamics, and Attuned Couples Therapy | Shara Jackson Harper, CSW, PMH-C
Room 224 - The Woman Behind the Risk Score: Suicide, Identity Loss, and the Ethics of Integrated Care | Dr. Hans Watson, DO *0.5 suicide and 0.5 ethics credits are availabe from this session
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Sponsor Visits, Networking & Transition Break
Breakout Sessions #4
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Ballroom - Missed, Masked & Misdiagnosed: ADHD, Autism & Trauma in Women | Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW & Megan Manning, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Room 209 - Post Traumatic Growth and Professional Humility: Moving Events From Trauma Inducing to Trauma Reducing | Amelia Hopkin, LCSW, PMH-C, Tina Cross, RN & Cindy H. Price, BSN, RN *0.5 ethics credits are available from this session
Room 213 - Beyond the Cycle: A Holistic and Functional Medicine Approach to PMDD | Wendy Edwards, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Room 220 - Not Just Anxious: Why Perinatal OCD Hides in Plain Sight (And How to Actually Help) | Betty Flores, LCSW, PMH-C & Justine Rae Murray, MSW, LCSW
Room 224 - The Pelvic Floor Connection: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Partners with Medical and Mental Health | Dr. Allison Turner, DPT
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Sponsor Visits, Networking & Transition Break
Afternoon Plenary & Closing Remarks
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Ballroom - I am my own health authority. I drive. Experts guide. | Liza Telford, LMFT & Tom Telford CEO of Levo
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Ballroom - Closing remarks & Raffle Prizes | Emily Freeze, LMFT, MPH, PMH-C & Members of the Evolution of Women Planning Committee
Seed Library Book Exchange
"Knowledge grows when it is shared. Plant a seed. Take one home. Help cultivate the future of women's healthcare together."
Grow Your Knowledge. Share Your Wisdom.
At the Evolution of Women Conference, we believe that one idea has the power to inspire countless others. That's the inspiration behind our Seed Library—a collaborative professional book exchange designed to cultivate learning, connection, and continued growth long after the conference ends.
How it works…
Attendees are invited to bring one new or gently loved professional book related to women's health, medicine, mental health, wellness, relationships, or personal and professional development.
When you arrive at the conference:
Donate your book to the Seed Library.
Browse the collection throughout the day.
Select a different book to take home and enjoy.
Every book planted becomes a seed for someone else's learning journey.
What to Expect
The Evolution of Women Conference is a one-day, immersive experience designed to educate, connect, and inspire professionals dedicated to women’s health and well-being. Attendees can expect engaging, evidence-based educational sessions, meaningful networking opportunities, and intentional collaboration across medical and mental health disciplines. Throughout the day, participants will build valuable connections with providers, share perspectives, and explore integrated approaches to care, all while fostering relationships that extend beyond the conference and support continued growth, referral, and collaboration.
❋ Intentional Structure
The day is intentionally structured to encourage learning, meaningful dialogue, and relationship-building, creating space for education, collaboration, and genuine connection among providers.
❋ Collaborative Energy
The conference is designed to cultivate a collaborative energy where diverse voices come together to share insight, spark ideas, and strengthen partnerships in women’s health care.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Sessions are guided by expert facilitators who lead thoughtful discussions, encourage engagement, and help translate shared knowledge into practical, collaborative outcomes.
❋ A Supportive Space
The conference provides a supportive, inclusive space where providers feel encouraged to engage openly, learn from one another, and build authentic professional connections.
