Welcome!
Explore my reflective essays, research, and upcoming presentations.
Publications
Blais, A. (2024). Women, Menopause, and Menopause Learning: A Critical Feminist Analysis. https://stfx.scholaris.ca/items/5d5276f2-19bb-4412-88a6-de538630fa02
Hypersexualization: Countering Exploitative Child Girl Images in the Media
Conference Proceeding
Blais, A. (2025, June). Women, menopause, and learning: A critical feminist analysis of lived experiences. In Proceedings of the 2025 CASAE Conference. Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE).
Menopause Peer Support Research
I’m creating a peer support model that draws on adult education, health literacy, and community-based practice. Updates and results coming soon.
Upcoming Presentations/Workshops
Women and Menopause: Insights and Experiences – Research and Knowledge Exchange
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM NST | Via Zoom
This presentation explores menopause as both a biological and social experience, highlighting societal narratives, cultural expectations, and historical perspectives.
Research Papers & Academic Work
Logic Model – Menopause Peer Support Program
Issues in Planetary Health – How Can Applied Health Services Research Contribute
Menopause and Health Equity – The Role of Peer Support
Structured Research Question – Menopause Peer Support Program
Reflective Essays
Questioning Age and Gender Norms
Fart-Friendly, Mascara-Free, and Unapologetic
Reframing Menopause: Stories of Learning, Struggle, and Empowerment
Menopause Isn’t a Problem—It’s a Reality to Embrace
From Cardio Queen to Strength Advocate
Listening to My Body: Menopause as a Teacher
Lost in the Fog: My Darkest Days in Menopause
Beauty Standards and Their Influence on Me: A Reflection
Podcast Menopause: Unmuted on Women’s Perceptions of Menopause
Educational Needs of Women During Menopause
Importance of Adult Education in Lifelong Learning
Women, Menopause and Menopause Learning: A Critical Feminist Analysis