Dr. Dawn Mussallem breaks down the role of nutrition at midlife—why it matters, what nutrient gaps are most common, and how diet and supplementation can impact energy, hormone balance, bone health, and long-term disease prevention. This session will explore how women’s nutritional needs shift during perimenopause and menopause, and offer practical, evidence-based guidance for supporting optimal health through food and lifestyle.

The session will begin with a 30-minute overview from Dr. Mussallem, followed by a 30-minute live Q&A moderated by Dr. Lisa Larkin. Dr. Mussallem will address audience questions and debunk common myths around supplements, superfoods, and the “ideal” midlife diet, while empowering women with sustainable strategies for better health.

Dawn Mussallem, DO, DipABLM, is a board-certified lifestyle medicine and integrative medicine physician at Mayo Clinic. A cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient, Dr. Mussallem brings a deeply compassionate, holistic approach to patient care. She is a national leader in lifestyle medicine and has authored numerous publications and presentations on nutrition, cancer survivorship, and women’s health. Her work emphasizes the profound impact of lifestyle—including nutrition—on disease prevention, healing, and vitality.

Dr. Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF, will moderate the discussion, bringing her expertise in women’s health, midlife care, and prevention. As founder of HERmedicine and Ms.Medicine, Dr. Larkin is passionate about delivering accurate, evidence-based care and education for women.