GUEST SPEAKERS
Introduced by Alanya Van de Wiel -New Artists Collective
Tracy Lynch
Thrive Wellness Hub
Tracy Lynch is a proud Wiradujuri woman. A Clinical Psychotherapist, Director of Thrive Wellness Hub and Trauma Specialist working in Newcastle and remote Aboriginal Communities. Tracy is Hip deep into her Journey with The Pause!
Cath Minter
Hygea Apothecary
Cath is an award-winning Medical Herbalist with over 30 years of clinical life and co-owner of Hygea Apothecary - Herbal Medicine Dispensary and Clinic in Bolton St, Newcastle.
She works primarily as a clinician with advanced skills in Integrative oncology cancer care & women's healthcare - supporting women through the peri-menopause / menopause transition with a focus on helping lower risks for breast / ovarian and uterine cancers.
and .....very much getting the big hot hug from 'the pause'
Amanda O’Bryan
Creative Queen Bees
Amanda O’Bryan is an artist and designer studying psychology, exploring how creativity supports women’s mental health and wellbeing. Founder ofCreative Queen Beesand author ofDaily Acts of Creativity, she draws on 25 years in the Creative Industries, lived experience of ovarian cancer and surgical menopause, and art practice and professional expertise. Amanda advocates for creative, evidence-based approaches to women’s wellbeing, helping women reconnect with their strength, joy, and resilience through art, workshops, writing, and speaking.
Kere M Baker
Loobylou, Red Olive Studios, Pseudonym Gallery
Kere M. Baker is a proud New Zealander, gallery owner, and designer with an endless enthusiasm for making creativity accessible in all its forms. She’s always ready to explore the connection between spirit, art, health, and wellness conversations that lie at the heart of her work and life. A two-time cancer survivor, Kere’s path from symptom to diagnosis was marked by medical gaslighting, which has fuelled her passion for self-advocacy, equitable healthcare, and holistic wellbeing. Her lived experience from navigating chemical menopause at 34 to undergoing a radical hysterectomy at 44 has been challenging, eye-opening, and ultimately transformative.
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