Speaking
Wherever I speak—medical conferences, academic centers, health systems, corporate events, or community settings—my goal is always the same: to help people rethink women’s health and midlife as one of the greatest opportunities to redesign healthspan.
Speaking That Educates, Inspires, and Transforms Women’s Health
I love speaking to audiences—whether it’s a gathering of clinicians, a packed auditorium, a corporate leadership retreat, or thousands joining virtually. My passion is creating meaningful, memorable experiences that leave people with clarity, evidence, and practical tools they can use immediately.
My presentations are dynamic, heartfelt, and scientifically grounded. I draw on decades of experience in OB-GYN and lifestyle medicine, my certification in health and wellness coaching, and my lived experience as a breast cancer thriver who entered sudden menopause at 42. This combination brings authenticity, compassion, and real-world relevance to every audience.
For more than 15 years, I’ve taught thousands of students as an award-winning Professor of Lifestyle Medicine and Public Health at Metropolitan State University of Denver—an equity-driven Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to serving historically underserved and first-generation students. This mission shapes my work and strengthens my commitment to advancing women’s health equity globally.
Why Audiences Connect With My Talks
I make complex science clear, engaging, and actionable.
I blend lived experience with clinical rigor.
I speak with compassion and without shame, guilt, or judgment.
I integrate evidence-based lifestyle medicine with women’s health across the lifespan.
I understand healthcare systems and real-world implementation.
I speak as a professor, clinician, researcher, and woman in midlife.
I deliver memorable closings that spark insight and action.
Explore My Signature Talks
I offer a range of keynote presentations, workshops, and retreat experiences for:
Healthcare professionals
Health systems
Medical associations
Organizations supporting women in midlife
Corporations and employee wellness programs
Academic institutions
Community health groups
To explore detailed descriptions of my most requested talks, please visit the **Signature Talks Page**.
Speaking Formats
Keynote presentations (20–60 minutes)
Grand rounds & CME lectures
Half-day and full-day workshops
Virtual presentations & webinars
Panels & fireside conversations
Retreat keynotes and specialty experiences
Selected Past Audiences & Engagements
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
92NY
Center for Nutrition Studies
Summus Global
Academic medical centers
National nonprofit organizations
Corporate wellness programs
Global online summits
Community health organizations
Ready to Bring This Message to Your Audience?
I would love to learn more about your goals and how I can support your event
Signature Talks with Dr. Michelle Tollefson
Dr. Michelle Tollefson delivers evidence-based, inspiring, and highly actionable talks for healthcare professionals, organizations, retreats, and general audiences. Her presentations blend rigorous science with compassion, clarity, and lived experience, helping women and clinicians redesign healthspan—through menopause and for decades to come.
Featured Talk
THE MENOPAUSE REVOLUTION: Redesigning Healthspan at the Most Powerful Inflection Point in a Woman’s Life
The menopause transition is not a collapse—it is an opportunity. Dr. Tollefson reframes menopause as a clinical inflection point and shows how evidence-based lifestyle medicine, hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, and mindset shifts can transform women’s health for decades. Ideal for both clinicians and general audiences, this talk equips listeners with clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
Track A: Keynotes for Health Professionals (CME-Ready)
Lifestyle Medicine for Women’s Health: Evidence, Application, Impact
Menopause, Brain Health & Cognitive Longevity
Hot Flashes, Hormones & Whole-Person Care
Body Composition, Metabolism & Midlife Weight Changes
Sexual Health Through Menopause and Beyond
Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) for Menopause
Redesigning Women’s Health Systems
Track B: General Audience & Workplace Wellness Keynotes
Thriving Through the Menopause Transition
Sleep as Your Superpower
The Ageless Brain
Elevate Your Energy
Reshaping Aging
Flourishing Through Connection, Purpose & Joy
Spark & Sizzle: Sexual Wellness Through Menopause & Beyond
Track C: Workshops, Retreats & Immersion Experiences
Pillars of Menopause Well-Being
Brain Optimization for Midlife Women
Sleep Sanctuary Workshop
Stress Resilience Lab
Purpose Mapping & Values Alignment
Sexual Wellness Q&A Workshop
Health Trajectory Mapping: Your Next Decade
Menopause Mindset Makeover
Energy, Joy & Performance
Menopause Circles & Transition Ceremonies
Customization Options
Every audience is unique. All talks can be tailored by depth, length, clinical focus, storytelling balance, interactive elements, or retreat integration. Dr. Tollefson collaborates with event planners to ensure alignment with clinical goals, organizational values, and audience needs.
Ready to Bring These Talks to Your Organization?
To inquire about availability, speaking fees, or customized programming, please visit the Contact page or email: michelletollefson@outlook.com