Episode 21: RADICAL EMPATHY & SOLVING THE GENX PERI/MENOPAUSE PANDEMIC PUZZLE with Mirah

⚡️This week musician, mother and magical human Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlin joins Alicia to talk about her pandemic/perimenopause/post-partum triple whammy, how she focuses on keeping creative to fight thru hormonal chaos, the radical power of community care, how every human being deserves the right feel beautiful in their body, how empathy is actually a fcking super power and how touring and making music/art/peace in this chaotic world takes true dedication.⚡️ ❤️‍🔥Catch Mirah on tour this spring supporting her brand new album “DEDICATION.” It’s a STUNNER and she is just an absolute delight to see shine her light live!!❤️‍🔥 LYSM MIRAH 😻😻 ⁠MORE ABOUT MIRAH⁠ ⁠LISTEN TO MIRAH ON BANDCAMP⁠ 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 ⚡️🎬 ⁠@ajrhq ⁠ ⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:26 Navigating Aging and Hormonal Changes 05:30 The Journey of Dedication in Music 08:23 The Impact of Motherhood on Creativity 11:14 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Challenges 14:20 The Role of Dedication in Life Choices 17:03 Exploring the Intersection of Art and Hormonal Changes 19:53 Reflections on Generational Wisdom and Hormonal Health 30:09 Navigating Menopause and Mental Health 34:38 Understanding Postpartum Anxiety 42:01 The Role of Hormones in Mental Health 48:39 Finding Relief: SSRIs and Hormone Therapy 56:50 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Creativity 01:01:37 Normalizing Conversations Around Women's Health 01:03:12 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Relationships 01:04:58 Understanding Hormone Dosages and Adjustments 01:07:34 The Importance of Access to Hormonal Care 01:10:42 The Need for a Hormonal Revolution 01:14:32 Empowerment Through Hormonal Health 01:17:42 Imagining a Future of Hormonal Access 01:20:48 The Potential for Change in Society 01:23:35 Embracing Aging and Hormonal Changes