EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 1H 10M
Episode 23: CHANNELING DEFIANCE INTO CREATIVITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Debora Iyall Of Romeo Void
from MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️ · host Alicia J Rose
⚡️In this episode Alicia talks to the wonderful Debora Iyall - Indigenous vocalist/poet and driving force behind 80’s new wave legends Romeo Void. With groundbreaking feminist hits like “Never Say Never” and “A Girl In Trouble” Debora influenced countless GENX (and beyond) fans and musicians with her brash, confident voice and “give no fux” attitude as a rare full bodied woman of color at the inception of the MTV era. We get into her wild musical history, the importance of chemistry in collaboration, channeling defiance and rage into art, her hysterectomy/hormonal journey, her relentless activism, finding inner peace through creative expression and so much more. It was a joy to get to know Debora a little after being a fan since the early 80’s and srsly fascinating to hear why Romeo Void got shafted at the height of their popularity. HUGS D YR TRULY THE COOLEST!🤘😍🤘⚡️ 👏💥Snag a copy of Romeo Void’s limited double LP “Live 81-85” - their 🔥 songs captured at the height of their career lovingly curated and remastered - being released this week for Record store day!💥🤘👏❤️ FOLLOW DEBORA IYALL ON IG MORE ABOUT ROMEO VOID 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 ICONS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deborah Iyall and Her Journey 02:55 The Evolution of Romeo Void and Its Impact 05:54 Defiance and Vulnerability in Music 08:57 Art School Influence and Creative Expression 11:54 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Mental Health 14:46 The Power of Community and Activism 17:54 Reflections on Aging and Artistic Identity 27:01 Activism Through Art 29:34 The Impact of Hormone Therapy 35:33 Navigating the Music Industry 49:28 Punk, Activism, and Community 53:23 Legacy and Recognition in Music 55:22 The Power of Live Performance 01:00:16 Activism and Community Engagement 01:07:16 Empowering the Next Generation 01:10:37 Envisioning a Better Future
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⚡️In this episode Alicia talks to the wonderful Debora Iyall - Indigenous vocalist/poet and driving force behind 80’s new wave legends Romeo Void. With groundbreaking feminist hits like “Never Say Never” and “A Girl In Trouble” Debora influenced countless GENX (and beyond) fans and musicians with her brash, confident voice and “give no fux” attitude as a rare full bodied woman of color at the inception of the MTV era. We get into her wild musical history, the importance of chemistry in collaboration, channeling defiance and rage into art, her hysterectomy/hormonal journey, her relentless activism, finding inner peace through creative expression and so much more. It was a joy to get to know Debora a little after being a fan since the early 80’s and srsly fascinating to hear why Romeo Void got shafted at the height of their popularity. HUGS D YR TRULY THE COOLEST!🤘😍🤘⚡️ 👏💥Snag a copy of Romeo Void’s limited double LP “Live 81-85” - their 🔥 songs captured at the height of their career lovingly curated and remastered - being released this week for Record store day!💥🤘👏❤️ FOLLOW DEBORA IYALL ON IG MORE ABOUT ROMEO VOID 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 ICONS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deborah Iyall and Her Journey 02:55 The Evolution of Romeo Void and Its Impact 05:54 Defiance and Vulnerability in Music 08:57 Art School Influence and Creative Expression 11:54 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Mental Health 14:46 The Power of Community and Activism 17:54 Reflections on Aging and Artistic Identity 27:01 Activism Through Art 29:34 The Impact of Hormone Therapy 35:33 Navigating the Music Industry 49:28 Punk, Activism, and Community 53:23 Legacy and Recognition in Music 55:22 The Power of Live Performance 01:00:16 Activism and Community Engagement 01:07:16 Empowering the Next Generation 01:10:37 Envisioning a Better Future
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