Fauxvember Society
Prioritizing women's health.
Designed by women for women.
Welcome
As a wife, a mother to two grown children, and a proud auntie, great auntie, sister, and friend, I understand deeply the pressures women carry—how family, career, community, and expectation can quietly outweigh our own care.
These experiences have shaped my passion for reclaiming my own health, one day at a time. There are moments when I'm aligned with myself and there are days when I'm not - and that's ok. Health and wellness is a journey - progress not perfection right?
That said, my aim is to bring together my 52 years of lived experience and my belief in the power of community to create a space where women can reconnect with themselves, restore balance, and feel supported in every chapter of life.
Fauxvember 2026 is right around the corner and I NEED YOUR HELP in making the inaugural kick-off the memorable and accessible to women everywhere. If you are interested in helping launch this important initiative, please email msperren@fauxvember.com to participate in an upcoming workshop session.
Founder & CEO
Our Purpose
Fauxvember is a women-led community created by women to support women’s health and wellness. It offers a safe, supportive space where women can explore what wellbeing means to them—at their own pace and on their own terms.
Each November, Fauxvember invites participants to raise awareness about the potential health risks of alcohol by choosing to abstain or reduce their alcohol consumption for the month. This initiative encourages reflection on personal habits while promoting informed and healthier lifestyle choices.
While November serves as a focal point for awareness and participation, Fauxvember supports women’s wellness throughout the entire year. The community provides accessible resources—including blogs, podcasts, events, and conversations—designed to support women’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
By fostering connection, sharing experiences, and providing trusted information, Fauxvember empowers women to make informed decisions about alcohol, health, and overall wellness.
How it Started
The Fauxvember Society Women's Health concept emerged during my pursuit of my Master of Arts in Leadership. During the self-reflection process I realized that I was not managing stress well - turning to that liquid gold (wine) to distract myself.
I've experienced the high-high and low-lows of my own health and wellness, and I have always wanted to create a safe space for women, like me, who want to find balance. Women like me, who are struggling, or who have struggled with regulating alcohol consumption.
Fauxvember is about reflecting on the beauties and realities of being a woman, and supporting each other to make mindful, healthy choices.
FOR WOMEN, by Katherine Hanlon via UNSPLASH
“Women carry the world forward – in love, in community, and in every place where purpose meets possibility”
— ChatGPT (originally written for user prompt, 2025).
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Coming 2026: Events
Acknowledgement
I humbly acknowledge the I work and live on the lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, as an uninvited guest and settler. In addition, I respectfully acknowledge my positionality as a white, cisgender, female, and that my posts reflect my own world view and are not intended to speak on behalf of others.