Sex & Intimacy in Midlife: What Changes and What Can Help
Join Dr. Trisha Schimek and Karie Meltzer, PhD for an intimate and engaging conversation about desire, pleasure and connection through the evolving landscape of midlife. Together, they will explore how hormones, stress, sleep and metabolic health can shape the way you experience and inhabit your body, while introducing mindfulness practices that invite you to slow down, awaken your senses and reconnect with yourself.
Text a friend and make an evening of it. Bring your sister, mother, daughter or another woman you care about.
Thoughtful, spirited and refreshingly candid, this gathering offers a welcoming space to explore the questions we do not always ask aloud. Guests will also have the opportunity to submit questions anonymously in advance. Expect expert insight, meaningful conversation and practical tools for cultivating greater comfort and confidence, plus a few delightful surprises along the way.
Space is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate nature of the evening. RSVPs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enjoy
Drinks and light bites
Time to mingle with physicians and other women in the community
An open, judgment-free audience Q&A, with the option to submit questions anonymously in advance
Curated wellness gifts from participating brands
The opportunity to schedule a private, complimentary consultation with a RWH physician of your choice
Evening Itinerary
5:30 p.m. | Welcome
Arrival, refreshments and introductions
5:40 p.m. | The Conversation
Dr. Schimek and Dr. Meltzer discuss midlife health, desire, pleasure and mindfulness
6:15 p.m. | Come to Your Senses
A guided sensory exercise and reflection... with chocolate & strawberries
6:30 p.m. | Audience Q&A
Questions and candid conversation
6:50 p.m. | Closing
Key takeaways, curated gift bags and complimentary consultation opportunities
Meet Your Panel
Trisha Schimek, MD, MSPH, DipABLM, MSCP
Dr. Schimek is dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, with expertise in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. She specializes in metabolic health, weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction, and helping patients prevent and, when possible, reverse chronic conditions through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Dr. Meltzer is a clinical psychologist at Peninsula Behavioral Health who specializes in supporting adults navigating chronic pain, chronic illness, cancer and trauma. Fellowship-trained in pain psychology at Stanford Medicine, she integrates mindfulness, self-compassion and evidence-based therapies to help clients build greater comfort, awareness and connection with their bodies.