Women’s Brain Health Summit 2025
Day 1: Replay
A two-hour recap from the opening day of the inaugural Women’s Brain Health Summit.
Day 1 features WBHI President & CEO Lynn Posluns, Summit Co-Chairs Sandi & Jim Treliving, Dr. Liisa Galea, Chilina Kennedy, Academy-Award winner and Author Marcia Gay Harden in conversation with Cheryl Hickey, and MC Pattie Lovett-Reid.
00:00–39:54 — Pattie Lovett-Reid, Lynn Posluns, Sandi & Jim Treliving, and Dr. Liisa Galea open the Summit with reflections on women’s brain health and the purpose of the gathering.
39:55–57:20 — Chilina Kennedy delivers a powerful musical performance exploring resilience, strength, and emotional wellbeing.
57:23–2:01:15 — Marcia Gay Harden, in conversation with Cheryl Hickey, shares personal insights on lived experience, resilience, and brain health.
Day 2: Morning Replay
A 2-hour and 20-minute replay from the morning sessions of Day 2 at the inaugural Women’s Brain Health Summit.
00:00–10:51 — WBHI President & CEO Lynn Posluns opens Day 2, followed by Brainable Program Director Jade Crystal demonstrating four Stand Ahead Challenges to promote brain-healthy habits in honour of Women’s Brain Health Day.
10:52–1:13:57 — Dr. Lisa Genova and Dr. Samir Sinha, in conversation with Dr. Natasha Rajah, explore evidence-based strategies to reduce dementia risk.
1:13:57–2:05:29 — Dr. Pauline Maki and Dr. Wendy Wolfman, moderated by Dr. Marla Shapiro C.M., discuss menopause-related brain changes and cognitive health.
2:05:30–2:20:46 — Dr. Laura Middleton outlines the types of physical activity shown to support memory, mood, and long-term cognitive vitality.
Day 2: Replay
The Heart of Care
A 50-minute conversation from Day 2 of the Women’s Brain Health Summit.
In this intimate session, Emma Heming Willis joins Jeanne Beker for a candid conversation about caregiving, love, and navigating life after a dementia diagnosis. Emma shares her personal journey as a caregiver to her husband, Bruce Willis, and reflects on resilience, grief, and the importance of supporting caregivers.
Day 2: Replay
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
A 1-hour and 11-minute session from Day 2 of the Women’s Brain Health Summit.
00:00–1:06:14 — In this evidence-based discussion, Dr. Lori Bernstein, Dr. Gillian Einstein, and Dr. Susanna Mak, moderated by Dr. Vivien Brown, explore shared risk factors for dementia, heart disease, and cancer, with a focus on women’s unique biological and social risks and opportunities for prevention.
1:06:15–1:11:30 — Jennifer Publicover, Group Head, RBC Insurance, offers closing reflections on women’s leadership, self-advocacy, and the importance of addressing health and financial risks to advance women’s brain health.
