UWM Distinguished Professor of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeAging, Brain Health, Estrogen, Memory, Menopause, Neuroscience, UW-Milwaukee , Women's Health
Karyn Frick studies the cellular-level questions about memory formation in mammals where the effects of aging, hormones and environmental stimulation are similar to those in humans. She has done seminal work in uncovering the molecular pathways that link the hormone estrogen with memory processes. She can discuss how menopause and Alzheimer’s disease are linked. She has created an estrogen compound to treat the effects of menopause and protect brain function and memory without the side effects that can harm women’s health when they take hormone therapy. She is an elected as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
anti-inflammatory diet, Blood Sugar, Cortisol, Estrogen, Hormones, Insulin, Menopause, Perimenopause
Leah Barack is a functional nutritionist specializing in women’s health, hormone balance, and stress resilience. Through Grace Functional Nutrition, she helps high-performing women overcome burnout, balance their hormones, and restore their energy through personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Her expertise includes gut health, blood sugar regulation, metabolic support, and nervous system nourishment, all essential for managing stress and optimizing hormone health and well-being. Leah speaks on topics such as functional nutrition for women, holistic approaches to hormone health, perimenopause, stress recovery, and the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation.