dinner

and
A CHAT

Since 2026
Our Vision

To curate third spaces for life-long learners, inspire dialogue, and promote health and well-being all while enjoying a good meal with excellent company.

Each Dinner and A Chat will highlight expert panelists on subject matters related to mental health and relationships and will be hosted at a local South Bay venue.

Each After Dinner Chat will highlight a keynote speaker to expand on each Dinner and A Chat through more intimate community chats hosted a local host cafes.

❋ Dinner Guests

To build connections and community with others who are curious, motivated, and want to do better by linking you directly to the experts

❋ Expert Panelists

To elevate the voices of the experts who ground their work in science and bring a human touch to their practice and work.

❋ Local Businesses

To highlight local businesses who are a part of the community and committed to quality, a customer-centric focus, and offering great services & products

❋ Early Career Professionals

To offer early career professionals work opportunities, especially during a time when our unemployment rates are rising

Upcoming Community Chats

Past Subject Matters

  • Hosted at The Rockefeller in Redondo Beach on March 12, 2026.

    Panelists Highlighted:

    • Daniel Waldman, MD, is a board-certified Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, neurodivergence and OCD. Dr. Waldman directly serves families locally in the South Bay and has an office in Hermosa Beach.

    • Lev Gottlieb, PhD, is a neuropsychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA and specializes in neurological testing & assessments and care coordination for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Gottlieb is the co-founder of The Integrated Clinic, which provides comprehensive neuropsychological services.

    • Elizabeth Maynard, MS, ET has been an educational therapist for over 30 years, providing Educational Therapy to students ranging from kindergarten to college and delivering individualized treatment plans to students with ADHD, Anxiety, Learning Differences, Processing Disorders, Autism, and Dyslexia. These plans include a parent education program, which emphasizes the role of parents in their child's success.

    TO LEARN MORE

    PROGRAM BOOKLET

    DIGITAL DESSERTS

  • When Neurotypes Collide: Getting On the Same Page In Parenting

    Hosted at Mychal’s Cafe & Bakery in Redondo Beach on July 25, 2026.

    Keynote Speaker Highlighted:

    • Michelle Tangeman, LMFT, BCBA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Southern California’s South Bay. Before opening her private practice in 2018, Michelle served as a Clinical Manager for an agency where she oversaw a clinical team of program supervisors and behavior technicians that provided children's behavioral treatment programs and parent training. Michelle has extensive experience in individualized behavior intervention, Functional Behavior Assessments, school-based services, family-focused intervention, early start services, and social skills training. She has provided these services to a diverse population of families across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Michelle specializes in threapy and parenting coaching for neurodiverse families. In addition to her work with children, Michelle provides psychotherapy and treatment for Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety.

    TO LEARN MORE

    DIGITAL DESSERTS

  • Hosted at The Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach on September 17, 2026.

    Panelists Highlighted:

    • Agnes K. Simone, DO, is a UCLA-trained, board-certified psychiatrist who provides whole-person, integrative psychiatric care and hormone therapy to support women through perimenopause, menopause, and midlife.

    • Kimberly Brown, MD, is double-boarded in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. She provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual requirements. She is flexible and integrative in her approach to meet the needs and desired outcomes of each person.

    • Mikaela Kinnear, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist in California and has particular expertise in adapting evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent folks. Inspired by her clients' experiences, Dr. Kinnear has dedicated herself to understanding how hormonal fluctuations shape ADHD presentation in girls and women across the lifespan.

    TO LEARN MORE

    PROGRAM BOOKLET

    DIGITAL DESSERTS

  • Menopause, Weight and the ADHD Brain: Working With Your Changing Body, Evidence-Based Nutrition for Metabolism, Muscle, and Well-Being

    Hosted at Adore Dessert Café in Redondo Beach on October 3, 2026.

    Keynote Speaker Highlighted:

    • Diana Lipson-Burge, RDN, CEDS, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, founder of The Energy Resource, and co-author of "Un-Dieting: Undoing the Diet Mentality and Staying Fit Forever". With more than 38 years of experience, Diana has helped thousands of individuals develop a healthier relationship with food while improving their physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being through evidence-based nutrition.

      In recent years, Diana has developed a special interest in the intersection of nutrition, perimenopause, menopause, and ADHD. Drawing from decades of clinical practice, current research, and her own family's lived experience, she helps women understand how hormonal changes can affect brain health, executive functioning, appetite regulation, energy, and emotional well-being. Her practical, compassionate approach empowers women to move beyond restrictive dieting and misinformation by using sustainable nutrition, movement, and lifestyle strategies that support long-term health.

      Diana is passionate about helping women distinguish between physical and emotional hunger, understand the essential role of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats, make informed decisions about supplements, and challenge the myths and diet culture that often capitalize on the vulnerabilities many women experience during midlife.

      Learn More

      Digital Desserts Coming Soon

Good food and good company
That's all  you need
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  • "What a beautiful and informative evening! Thank you so much for putting this space together and encouraging community!"

    Jessica N
    Childhood and Adolescent ADHD: From Assessment to Parenting Well
    3/12/2026

  • "Love this. Let's keep this going."

    Amy A
    Childhood and Adolescent ADHD: From Assessment to Parenting Well
    3/12/2026

  • "I have used this training so much personally and professionally since attending! Its been so nice to add these concepts to my practice in the last week! So helpful!!!!!"

    Julie B
    When Neurotypes Collide: Getting On the Same Page In Parenting
    07/24/2026

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By attending a Dinner and A Chat event hosted by The TBH Movement, attendants understand that the official photo and media team, facilitators, or other participants may conduct photography, audio, and/or video recording.
As an attendant, your entry and participation at a Dinner and A Chat event at The Rockefeller (the “Venue”) in Redondo Beach constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. Your attendance provides consent for the release and publication or any and all photographed and audio & video recorded media containing your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with The TBH Movement and its initiatives, including, but not limited to, use on websites and social media.
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