Episode 19: CHANNELING PERI/MENOPAUSAL RAGE INTO RADICAL LIBERATION with Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond

⚡️On this weeks pod we chat with non-binary singer/composer/musician Shara Nova aka My Brightest Diamond about overcoming imposter syndrome, channeling peri/meno rage into creativity and action, using emboldened self-advocacy to turn the “whisper” network into a SCREAM , engaging in activism for self confidence, tools for hacking your way through medical peri/meno ignorance, and how we can all employ radical feminist liberation to revolutionize the world for future generations! Shara is a brilliant talent and deeply empathic soul it was a delight to speak with them about their creative process and hormonal journey!👩🏻‍🎤⚡️ MORE ABOUT SHARA NOVA AND MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND WE SEE U❤️‍🔥WE HEAR U❤️‍🔥WE ARE U❤️‍🔥WE GOT U ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AMPLIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: J⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠en Sbragia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUINOUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEGAL: 6 Muses THEME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎬 &🎤 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alicia J. Rose⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shara Nova and Artistic Journey 03:10 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Voice 05:55 The Intersection of Classical and Punk Music 08:46 Struggles with Femininity and Identity in Music 11:49 Imposter Syndrome and the Journey to Self-Identification 14:48 The Impact of Menopause on Creativity 17:26 Physical Challenges and Hormonal Changes 20:36 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy 23:23 The Historical Context of Women's Health and HRT 29:03 Generational Impact on Women's Health 31:23 The Culture of Suffering and Self-Identification 33:46 Navigating Healthcare Challenges 38:04 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy 45:54 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy 57:17 Radical Changes for a Sustainable Future 58:31 Navigating Nihilism and Generational Perspectives 59:26 Taking Control of Our Health and Rights 01:01:34 Channeling Anger into Action and Art 01:04:18 The Power of Community and Music 01:07:09 Mobilizing for Change and Collective Action 01:10:15 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Hormone Therapy 01:13:12 Lifestyle Changes for Longevity and Well-being 01:16:08 The Importance of Hormones in Aging 01:19:11 Creating a Legacy for Future Generations