A client asked me last month whether she should be worried about a hormone protocol she found online, something a creator swore would “fix” her metabolism. I did not have a confident answer on the spot, and that bothered me more than I expected. If you coach women, you have had some version of that conversation recently, and you already know how thin the ground under it can be.
The women’s health industry has no shortage of advice. One scroll through social media and you’ll find someone promising the “one supplement every woman needs,” the hormone protocol that changes everything, or the workout that’s supposedly designed to “fix” your “broken” metabolism. Every week seems to introduce another miracle solution or expert claiming they’ve finally solved women’s health.
What’s becoming increasingly difficult to find isn’t more information. It’s trustworthy information.
That’s one of the reasons the Livelong Women’s Health Summit is worth flagging here.
Scheduled for September 25–26 in New York City, the two-day event doesn’t position itself as another wellness expo or influencer gathering. Instead, it brings together physicians, researchers, scientists, exercise physiologists, and innovators to examine one question from multiple perspectives: what does the evidence actually tell us about helping women live longer, healthier, and stronger lives?
For coaches working with women, that distinction matters.
The women’s health space is more crowded than ever, with countless conferences, influencers, and wellness events. Rebecca Batterman, Chief Partnerships Officer, Livelong Media, shares what inspired her to create the Livelong Women’s Health Summit.
“There’s finally real conversation around longevity and women’s health, and with it, a lot of noise. What our team saw was not just a need but a genuine hunger for information that’s credible and clear. So our summits bring the best of the women’s health space together to have those conversations through the lens of science, research, and innovation. What makes that possible is that we’re an independent media company. We don’t sell supplements, we don’t sell treatments, and we’re not pushing a protocol. Every expert on our stage is there to inform, and attendees feel that difference immediately.”
— Rebecca Batterman, Chief Partnerships Officer, Livelong Media
A Summit Built Around Questions Instead of Quick Fixes
The conversations surrounding women’s health have changed significantly over the past several years.
Topics that were once rarely discussed publicly, like perimenopause, menopause, bone health, pelvic health, metabolic health, longevity, hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, cognitive aging, and strength training for women, have become central to the conversation. I’d say that’s progress.
Simultaneously, the volume of information has made it increasingly difficult to separate evidence from opinion. The Livelong Women’s Health Summit appears to recognize that challenge by organizing its agenda around current research and multidisciplinary discussion rather than isolated keynote presentations. Instead of asking attendees to accept one expert’s perspective, sessions bring together clinicians, scientists, and researchers who examine the same topic from different angles.
Good coaching rarely begins with having all the answers. It begins with asking better questions.
Coaches Need Better Conversations, Not More Trends
If you’re coaching women today, chances are your clients are asking questions that weren’t common even five years ago. Questions such as:
- Should I be strength training differently during menopause?
- Are GLP-1 medications right for me?
- What does the evidence actually say about hormone therapy?
- Do wearable devices tell me anything meaningful?
- How should I think about bone health, muscle, brain health, and longevity?
Increasingly, coaches are expected to navigate these conversations while remaining firmly within their professional scope of practice. This does not mean you need every answer. It means understanding enough of the science to recognize credible information, communicate responsibly, and know when a referral to a qualified healthcare provider is appropriate.
Looking through the summit agenda, that’s exactly the type of conversation being encouraged. Rather than presenting women’s health as a collection of disconnected topics, the program treats it as an interconnected system where hormones, metabolism, brain health, movement, nutrition, sleep, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging all influence one another.
An Agenda That Reflects Where Women’s Health Is Headed
One of the strengths of this year’s agenda is its breadth. Across two days, attendees can explore sessions focused on female physiology, menopause, ovarian aging, cardiovascular health, brain health, GLP-1 medications, strength training, cancer prevention, mental health, sleep, pelvic health, nutrition, wearable technology, precision medicine, and healthy aging. The event also includes smaller facilitated roundtables and breakout sessions designed to encourage discussion rather than passive listening.
The speaker lineup reflects that same interdisciplinary approach.
Experts such as Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Aviva Romm, Dr. Natalie Crawford, and Jane Fonda represent diverse perspectives across medicine, research, performance, public health, and advocacy.
Perhaps more importantly, many sessions are intentionally framed around what we know, what we’re still learning, and where evidence remains uncertain. That may be one of the most valuable lessons coaches can take home.
Women Don’t Need More Information. They Need Better Information.
The most interesting aspect of the summit isn’t any individual speaker.
It’s the philosophy running throughout the program.
Session titles such as “Women Are Not Small Men,” “The Evidence on Longevity: What Holds Up—and What Doesn’t,” “The Longevity Roadmap Every Woman Needs,” and “Your 90-Day Longevity Blueprint” reflect a consistent emphasis on translating science into practical decisions rather than sensational headlines.
That feels particularly relevant for fitness professionals, whose clients are already consuming enormous amounts of health content online. What those clients often need isn’t another opinion.
They need someone who can help them think critically about the information they’re seeing, recognize where evidence exists, and appreciate where uncertainty still remains. Events like this help professionals ask better questions.
Why This Matters for Coaches
The role of the coach continues to evolve. Exercise professionals are no longer viewed just as movement specialists. They’re often trusted guides helping clients navigate an increasingly complex health landscape while staying within their scope of practice. That responsibility requires ongoing learning.
The tradeoff is real. Two days away from paying clients, plus travel and registration cost, is a genuine ask for a solo coach or a small studio’s staff, and it deserves to be weighed rather than waved off.
Whether your clients are asking about strength training during menopause, protein requirements, recovery, sleep, bone health, wearable technology, or healthy aging, your credibility depends less on having immediate answers and more on understanding how to evaluate evidence responsibly.
The Livelong Women’s Health Summit appears designed with that mindset in mind.
Rather than promoting a single philosophy, it creates space for physicians, researchers, exercise scientists, and innovators to explore women’s health from multiple evidence-informed perspectives.
In an era when health advice is increasingly shaped by algorithms, that’s a refreshing approach.
The Bigger Picture
Women’s health has historically been underrepresented in research, underserved in healthcare conversations, and oversimplified by the wellness industry. That landscape is beginning to change, not because a single event promises revolutionary answers, but because more research and more physicians specializing in women’s health across the lifespan are becoming available. There are also more conversations happening around menopause, longevity, strength, metabolic health, and prevention.
For coaches, that’s perhaps the biggest takeaway. The role isn’t to become an expert in every aspect of women’s health. It is to remain curious, keep learning, and get better at distinguishing science from marketing. Clients deserve nothing less.
Many coaches leave conferences with pages of notes but struggle to translate what they’ve learned into practice. That’s what this conference does differently, according to Batterman, who emphasizes the message that underpins the summit:
“That we’re all still learning. Women’s health has historically been understudied and underprioritized, and the field is only just cracking open, which means we’re all early. The coaches who will matter most over the next decade are the ones comfortable saying, ‘The science is still moving, and I’m moving with it.’ Consumers and medical practitioners attend our summit for the same reason coaches do, they want to know more too. It’s an exciting time, and we’re all moving forward together.”
— Rebecca Batterman
Event Details
- Livelong Women’s Health Summit
- Hilton Midtown | New York City
- September 25–26, 2026
- 100+ physicians, researchers, and women’s health experts
- Sessions covering longevity, menopause, strength, cardiovascular health, brain health, nutrition, sleep, GLP-1 medications, precision medicine, and more
Coach360 readers can receive $50 off registration using promo code COACH360, or register using the dedicated Coach360 registration link: tickets-ny-2026.livelongwoman.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Livelong Women’s Health Summit?
It’s a two-day event on September 25–26, 2026, at the Hilton Midtown in New York City, bringing together 100+ physicians, researchers, exercise physiologists, and innovators to examine women’s health through an evidence-based, multidisciplinary lens. Sessions cover menopause, longevity, strength training, cardiovascular and brain health, GLP-1 medications, precision medicine, and more.
Who should attend from the fitness and coaching industry?
Coaches working with women who are fielding an increasing number of questions about menopause, hormone therapy, GLP-1 medications, wearable data, and longevity are the core audience. The event is built for professionals who want to strengthen how they evaluate evidence and communicate it responsibly, not to hand out clinical protocols coaches would apply outside their scope of practice.
What topics does the agenda cover?
The two-day program spans female physiology, perimenopause and menopause, ovarian aging, cardiovascular and brain health, GLP-1 medications, strength training, cancer prevention, mental health, sleep, pelvic health, nutrition, wearable technology, precision medicine, and healthy aging, plus smaller facilitated roundtables.
How can Coach360 readers register?
Coach360 readers can save $50 on registration using promo code COACH360, or register directly through the dedicated Coach360 link included in this article.
Erin Nitschke covers Health & Longevity for Coach360News.
About Erin Nitschke
Dr. Erin Nitschke, NSCA-CPT, NFPT-CPT, ACE Health Coach, ACE-CPT, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, Pn1, FNMS, and DSWI Master Health Coach, is a seasoned college professor in health and human performance. She is a nationally recognized presenter, industry writer for IDEA, NFPT, Fitness Education Online, and Youate.com, and an active member of the ACE Scientific Advisory Panel. With extensive experience in health and exercise science, Erin specializes in holistic, evidence-based approaches to wellness. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to lead healthier, more vibrant lives through personalized coaching. Erin’s philosophy centers on education, accountability, and sustainable behavior change—guiding clients to achieve long-term success in nutrition, fitness, stress management, and overall well-being. To connect with Dr. Nitschke, email her at erinmd03@gmail.com or on Instagram: @nitschkeerin
