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Inside the Wellspace

The WELLSPACE FOR WOMEN is redefining women’s wellness through a female lens in both mindset and practice. Forever, women’s health and wellness have been studied, diagnosed, and treated primarily from a male perspective. From hormones and mental resilience – to practical matters like divorce and relationship toxicity, our experts shine a light on the critical and often overlooked aspects of the lives and health of women – offering practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel informed, empowered, and in control of your life and wellbeing.

Where can we guide you today?

Upcoming Conversations

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HOPESTREAM: support for moms who have kids w/ substance issues
Dec 10
HOPESTREAM: support for moms who have kids w/ substance issues

What do you do when the child you love is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges — and you feel completely lost on how to help? When her oldest son nearly lost his life to multiple fentanyl overdoses, Brenda turned her pain into action, founding Hopestream Community, a global nonprofit that supports parents navigating their child’s substance use and mental health challenges.

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Sex and Satisfaction
Dec 17
Sex and Satisfaction

Honest talk about women’s sexual health, desire, and pleasure as we age from leading sexual health expert Dr. Chris Creatura.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Inside the Wellspace and who is it for?

    Inside the Wellspace is a wellness community and media platform designed by and for health-minded women. We host expert conversations, publish plain-language guides, and share tools to help you make informed choices about your health and overarching wellness.

  2. Who is Cathy O’Brien, and why did she create Inside the Wellspace?

    Cathy O’Brien is a seasoned beauty and wellness executive and women’s health advocate with a Master’s in Social Work, and years spent working with women in toxic and abusive relationships. She started Inside the Wellspace to bring trusted experts and practical conversations to women seeking credible, judgment-free guidance and a safe, informed community.

  3. How can I attend or watch upcoming conversations and events?
    Check the Calendar for dates, RSVP for live sessions, and watch past conversations on the Conversations page, our YouTube channel, or Spotify and Apple podcast feeds. Read about the episode on SUBSTACK. Subscribe for email reminders before each event.

  4. How do you choose your experts, and how can someone apply to be featured?
    Experts are clinicians, researchers, and practitioners with proven credentials and clear communication. We vet for experience, evidence, and ethics. To be considered, share your background and topic ideas through the contact form.

  5. What topics do you cover most, and where should a newcomer start?
    We cover hormones, heart and brain health, mental health, movement, skin, sexual health, and financial wellbeing. New here? Start with featured conversations and the Glossary. Choose the one(s) that resonate with you - and go from there.