Meet the Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Expert on Aging and Wellbeing

Margit Cox Henderson, Ph.D. is a practicing psychologist, professional speaker and award-winning author of Optimistic Aging: from Midlife to the Good Life as well as her newer book, From Hope to Habit: Science-Based Solutions to Live Your Best Intentions. Dr. Henderson empowers people to embrace healthy life choices. In all of her roles, she conveys her research-based understanding and inspires action for lifelong wellbeing. Dr. Henderson is passionate about helping you live fully.  www.MargitHenderson.com

OB/GYN- Menopause Expert

Dr. Lemoine is a Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and works for Kaiser Permanente in Denver, Colorado. Whether it is a young woman’s first gyn exam, the pregnancy journey, or the hardest moments like a cancer diagnosis or pregnancy loss, Julie feels privileged to care for and empower women throughout their lives. By actively listening to, and engaging patients in their health, Julie tries to provide individualized, holistic care. She has a special interest in treating chronic pelvic pain and menopause/menopause transition as a Menopause Society certified provider.

Self-Compassion

Dr. Arnica Buckner is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based, mindfulness-informed treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, interpersonal and parenting difficulties. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has maintained a private practice since 2007.  She has expertise in using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a modality to help clients change their relationships with themselves and develop more meaningful ways of living.

Sleep Expert

Dr. Keri Johns is a Senior Staff Psychologist and the Director of Health and Wellness at Cognitive Behavior Therapy Associates of Denver. Beyond general mental health concerns, Dr. Johns specializes in clinical health psychology with focus on sleep, chronic pain, health anxiety, tinnitus, chronic illness, athletic performance, and other health-related concerns.  She has expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy approaches. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients to adapt research backed strategies and improve their lives in meaningful ways. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, and enjoying nature with family and friends.

DIRECTOR AND MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT

Mary Heekin, LCSW, is a Denver-based therapist and co-owner of CBT Denver. Mary specializes in evidence-based psychotherapies and helps clients manage stress, anxiety, and mood disorders using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness, as well as trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR and Prolonged Exposure. Mary also specializes in women’s mental health, including perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. Mary has a particular passion for working with women in midlife and has been on her own midlife journey. She created Sage Summit to empower women in midlife through education, experience and connection.

Style Coach

Hardie Cobbs is a style coach, artist and designer. She is passionate about helping women be their best selves at every stage of life through the language of style. Hardie believes and does her best to embody the belief that true style comes from the combination of having both inner and outer confidence, which happens when you have a true appreciation of who you are and what you want out of life. Hardie has been on a mission to broaden the conversation around aging by celebrating style at every stage of life. Hardie explores and invites a paradigm shift in our beliefs around aging. She works with clients to uncover what it means to define and be their authentic self.  Hardie views getting older as a wonderful opportunity to get to know our evolving selves with each decade.