You're eating well. You're showing up for your workouts. You're managing a full life with a lot of moving parts. And yet something feels off.

Your energy isn't what it used to be, your sleep is inconsistent, your body isn't responding the way it once did, and nobody around you seems to have real answers.

Here's what we want you to know: you're not broken. You're not lazy. You're not imagining it.

What's actually happening is that your body has entered one of the most significant hormonal transitions of your entire life, and most women arrive here without a single piece of preparation for it. No one sat you down and said, "Here's what's coming. Here's how your thyroid might shift. Here's what perimenopause actually looks like. Here's how to train and nourish your body so it works with you instead of against you."

That's exactly what Strong & Grounded is here to do.

Strong & Grounded is a full-day, in-person women's health and hormones retreat happening right here in Edmonton. It's not a conference. It's not a workout class. It's an immersive, education-first experience designed to give you the knowledge, the tools, and the community you've been craving.

You're going to walk away understanding your hormones in a way that actually makes sense. You'll learn how to support your thyroid, your adrenals, and your nervous system. You'll discover what body recomposition and strength training really look like for women in their 35s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. And you'll do all of this surrounded by other women who are navigating the same season of life.

This day was built for the woman who's done waiting for permission to prioritize herself. It's for the woman who's ready to stop guessing and start knowing.

Why We Created This Day

When Jenn came to Edmonton in August 2024, 140 women filled the room and 50 more were on the waitlist. That wasn't just a successful event. That was a signal. Edmonton women are hungry for real, practical, empowering health education, and they deserve more than a 60-minute talk.

So Jenn and Mary decided to build something bigger. Something that would give women an entire day to slow down, learn deeply, move their bodies, nourish themselves, and connect with a community that gets it. Strong & Grounded is that day.

You're a woman between 35 and 65 and you've been noticing changes in your body that nobody has explained to you properly.
You've been told your labs are "normal" but you know something isn't right.
You're dealing with fatigue, sleep struggles, mood shifts, weight changes, or brain fog and you're tired of being told it's just part of getting older.
You want to understand what perimenopause and menopause actually involve, not just the hot flash version everyone jokes about.
You've been pushing yourself hard in your workouts and seeing less and less return, and you're wondering if there's a smarter way to train.
You want to learn how to actually support your thyroid and adrenal health through the way you eat, move, and live.
You're craving community with other women who are in it with you, not just more content to scroll past.

If you've been nodding your head, this is your day.

Meet Jenn.

Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, bestselling author, yoga and Pilates certified instructor, with more courses and designations than we can even list.

With nearly 30 years of experience, she's coached thousands of women globally through her revolutionary programs including Synced and IGNITE, and has reached countless more through The Simplicity Sessions podcast, her YouTube channel, and beyond. Jenn has built an entire body of work around one mission: helping women understand the wisdom their bodies hold.

She's a master decoder of health symptoms, and her gift is taking what feels confusing, overwhelming, or dismissible and making it crystal clear. When you learn from Jenn, you don't just get information. You get answers that finally make sense.

Meet Mary.

Mary Darling is a wellness coach, speaker, and founder of Fulcrum Lifestyle, with 15 years in executive leadership and more than a decade in health and fitness coaching.

She's an instructor inside Jenn's Synced Membership, creator of The Confident Body Project, and someone who genuinely understands both high performance and the hidden cost of running on empty. Mary works with capable, driven women who are successful on the outside but quietly exhausted on the inside, helping them rebuild energy, strength, and confidence through sustainable shifts that actually fit into real life.

She bridges science-backed wellness with real daily implementation, and her ability to help women move from knowing what to do to finally doing it consistently is what makes her unforgettable.

Jenn Pike will be leading the majority of the education sessions throughout the day. With nearly 30 years of experience as a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and women's health expert, Jenn brings a rare combination of clinical depth and genuine warmth to everything she teaches. She's not here to overwhelm you with information. She's here to help you understand your body in a way that changes how you live in it.

Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause: What's Actually Happening

This isn't the watered-down version you've seen online. Jenn's going to walk you through the full picture of perimenopause, what it actually is, how long it lasts, and why your symptoms make complete sense when you understand what your hormones are doing. You'll leave this session knowing how to advocate for yourself with your healthcare provider and how to start supporting your hormonal health in real, daily ways.

Thyroid & Adrenal Health: The Missing Piece

So many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are walking around with thyroid or adrenal issues that either haven't been caught or haven't been properly addressed. Jenn's going to break down what your thyroid and adrenals are actually doing, what symptoms to look for, what labs to request, and how lifestyle shifts can make a profound difference in how you feel every single day.

Nervous System Regulation: The Foundation for Everything

You can't out-supplement or out-train a nervous system that's in constant stress mode. Jenn's going to talk about why nervous system regulation is one of the most important pieces of the hormonal health puzzle and how to start working with your body's signals instead of pushing through them. This is the conversation that changes everything for a lot of women.

Body Recomposition & Strength Training for Women in Midlife

This is where things get exciting. Contrary to what you might have heard, you're not past your window for building strength and changing your body composition. In fact, you might have more opportunity right now than you realize. Jenn's going to break down what body recomposition actually means for women navigating hormonal shifts, how to train smarter instead of harder, and why the way you've been approaching fitness might be working against your hormones.

Plus a Powerful Session with Mary Darling

Mary Darling is your host and emcee for the day. She's a powerhouse connector in the Edmonton wellness community, and she'll be guiding the flow of the day with the kind of warmth and energy that makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in.

Mary will also be leading her own 45-minute session called Five-Minute Motivation: Micro Habits vs. Micro Excuses. This is a practical, no-nonsense look at behavior change and how the smallest daily decisions are actually the ones that reshape your life. You'll walk away with tools you can use the very next morning.

Movement Is Woven Into the Entire Day

You're going to learn a lot, and your body's going to be part of that learning. The day opens with a light, bodyweight movement session led by Jenn to set the tone and get you into your body from the start. Movement and embodiment are threaded throughout the sessions, and you'll close the day with the Ground & Glow Meditation Experience, a guided meditation designed to help you anchor everything you've learned and carry it home with you.

You don't need to be a fitness person for this. You just need to be willing to show up and be present.

You'll Be Nourished All Day

Real food, real conversations, and real connection. Your ticket includes three curated food experiences throughout the day.

Morning Nourish & Fuel Break to start your day with intention
Nourish & Thrive Build-Your-Own Bowl Lunch Experience
Afternoon Energy & Fuel Break to carry you through the closing sessions

Dietary needs will be accommodated. Just let us know when you register.

How The Day Will Flow

(Subject To Change With The Ebb & Flow Of The Day)

8:30 AM | Doors Open

9:00 AM | Welcome + Opening Movement Session with Jenn Pike

10:15 AM | Morning Nourish & Fuel Break

10:45 AM | Jenn Education Session: Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause

12:00 PM | Lunch + Marketplace

1:00 PM | Jenn Education Session: Thyroid, Adrenal Health & Nervous System

2:00 PM | Mary Darling: Five-Minute Motivation — Micro Habits vs. Micro Excuses

2:45 PM | Afternoon Energy & Fuel Break

3:15 PM | Jenn Closing Session: Body Recomposition & Strength Training in Midlife

4:00 PM | Ground & Glow Meditation Experience

4:30 PM | Close

Get Your Ticket Today

Early Access Pricing: $199 CAD + applicable tax

Regular Price: $299 CAD + applicable tax

Your ticket includes:

Full access to all education sessions with Jenn Pike
Mary Darling's Five-Minute Motivation session
Opening movement experience
Ground & Glow closing meditation
Morning Nourish & Fuel Break
Nourish & Thrive Build-Your-Own Bowl Lunch
Afternoon Energy & Fuel Break
A room full of women who are exactly where you are

This is a one-time, in-person event. There's no recording. There's no "I'll catch it later." This is the day you decide to show up for yourself in person.

This Is Your Invitation

You've spent a lot of years taking care of everyone else. You've pushed through the fatigue, the brain fog, the workouts that stopped working, and the appointments that left you with more questions than answers.

Strong & Grounded is a day you give entirely to yourself. It's a day where the education meets the experience, where you're surrounded by women who get it, and where you finally get to understand your body the way you've always deserved to.

Sunday, May 3, 2025. Edmonton. One day that changes everything.

Secure your spot now. Early access pricing: $199 CAD [REGISTRATION LINK]

We can't wait to spend this day with you.

- Jenn & Mary XO

FAQs

What Is The Venue Address for this event?

Strong & Grounded will be held at the Evario Events Centre, 950 Parsons Rd SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0J4 in Edmonton, a stunning modern ballroom space with a private lobby area for lunch, a marketplace, and everything you'd expect from a beautifully curated day. There's free on-site parking, preferred hotel rates available for out-of-town guests, and a space that genuinely matches the calibre of this experience.

Do I need any special equipment or fitness experience? Not at all. The morning movement session is bodyweight only and accessible for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and bring a water bottle and a notebook.

Is food really included? Yes! You'll enjoy a morning nourishment break, a build-your-own bowl lunch, and an afternoon fuel break all included in your ticket. Dietary needs will be accommodated. Please note this in your registration.

Where do I park? Free on-site parking is available at the Evario Events Centre.

I'm travelling from out of town. Is there somewhere to stay? Preferred hotel rates will be available for guests travelling to Edmonton for the event. Details will be shared upon registration.

What should I bring? Comfortable clothing suitable for light movement, a water bottle, a notebook, and an open mind. Come ready to learn, move, and connect.

Will there be a chance to ask questions? Yes, during our Q&A periods. The day is designed to be interactive and connection-focused. There will be space built into the sessions for questions and conversation.

Is this event right for me if I'm not yet in perimenopause? Absolutely. If you're 35 or older, this education is relevant now. The women who feel most prepared for perimenopause are the ones who started learning early. You don't need to be in the thick of it to benefit from understanding what's coming and how to support your body proactively.

What if I'm already in menopause? This day is for you too. The hormonal shifts, thyroid and adrenal conversations, and body recomposition content are just as relevant post-menopause. Many of the women in the room will be at various stages of their hormonal journey and you'll belong here no matter where you are.

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