MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

⚡️🌈❤️‍🔥On this weeks pod we talk to the absolutely brilliant and hilarious Peaches Nisker about next leveling your power during/after peri/menopause! We dive into her wild and surprising ride into early meno at 40, her bumpy journey seeking hormonal relief, her beautiful commitment to maximizing Queer joy and liberation, how to lean into midlife creativity with serious sass and vigor, how to unite community on the road to revolution, how to inspire inter-generational change in dark times and SO. MUCH. MORE.  It was a bucket list dream come true to ask all our burning Q’s, get a chance to know the fabulous musical empath behind the magical performances she delivers night after night and turn her on to vaginal estrogen!! Thank you for sharing yourself with us cause MENOPUNKS are here for it!!🤘😍🤘⚡️💥ITS MENOPUNKAPALOOZA WEEK!💥⚡️Catch the WORLD PREMIERE of the new Menopunks Documentary teaser featuring PEACHES this Friday 6/26 at the MENOPUNKAPALOOZA KICKOFF SHOW with Prism Bitch, Darkswoon and Night Brunch Doors6/Show 7 ⚡️ ALL AGES⚡️TICKETS: https://linktr.ee/menopunks⭐️ALL MENOPUNKAPALOOZA SHOWS BENEFIT THE MAKING OF MENOPUNKS DOCUMENTARY⭐️MORE ABOUT PEACHES💥CATCH PEACHES ON TOUR THIS FALL IN THE STATES💥❤️‍🔥MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS NOW EMPOWERED BY Planned Parenthood Columbia Wiillamette !!!❤️‍🔥⚡️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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 🎤 ALICIA J. ROSEDESIGN: JEN SBRAGIADISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS MEDIA⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:34 Celebration and Connection Through Music05:36 Intergenerational Joy and Community08:51 Navigating Menopause and Hormone Therapy12:24 The Impact of Hormones on Creativity15:47 Normalizing Conversations Around Menopause19:52 Exploring Hormonal Health and Well-being24:06 The Impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy27:09 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Treatments29:21 The Need for Menopause Education33:41 The Controversy of Testosterone36:03 Gender Affirming Care and Its Challenges39:00 The Intersection of Politics and Gender Identity43:02 Censorship and Artistic Expression in Germany44:36 The Fight for Rights and Community45:30 Hormone Therapy and Women's Health48:20 Empowerment Through Access to Hormones50:22 Matriarchal Rise and Societal Change52:08 Finding Joy and Pleasure in Life56:01 Peaches' New Music and Tour Plans01:01:57 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement01:01:58 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause#menopause #perimenopause #hormonesarehealthcare

⚡️WOOHOO IT’S MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MONTH!🎸🥁💥 ❤️‍🔥 PLANNED PARENTHOOD is now an empowering sponsor of MENOPUNKAPALOOZA - 2 days of Menopunk powered concerts and PERI/MENO RESOURCE FAIR June 26/27 IN Portland OR❤️‍🔥 ⁠⁠⁠⚡️TICKETS FOR MENOPUNKAPALOOZA ⚡️⁠⁠⁠ ⚡️On this weeks pod we talk with the brilliant leaders at the helm of PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE - Dr Kate Shaw OB/GYN CMOO & Dr. Sara Kennedy OB/GYN CEO about the ground breaking work PPCW is doing to usher in a hormonal revolution! ⚡️ ⚡️We got all the deets about their bold double down on midlife care - including easily accessible telehealth, how they retrained ALL their clinicians to be up to date peri/meno educated, how reframing hormones as basic preventative healthcare is imperative to quality of life, how empowerment thru hormone health can be transformative for women and all those that support them, how compassionate evidence based patient care drives PPCW's focus and how we MUST supercharge the message that PPCW & PLANNED PARENTHOOD HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE MENOPAUSE AND PERIMENOPAUSE CARE INCLUDING PRESCRIBING HRT!💥⚡️ ⁠MORE ABOUT MIDLIFE SERVICES AT PPCW⁠ ❤️‍🔥MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS NOW EMPOWERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE !!!❤️‍🔥⚡️ We are honored to amplify PPCW's FANTASTIC midlife care services. Once riot grrrls and upstart punks, now rockstar crones ready to riot, we are going to shout from the rooftops that PPCW is here to help Menopunks get the care they need, wherever they need it - RIGHT NOW. 💥HORMONES ARE HEALTHCARE! Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions-but that doesn’t mean you have to manage the symptoms on your own. Whether you’re experiencing hot flashes, mood changes, sleep disruption, or changes in your sexual health, PPCW providers offer personalized, evidence-based care to help you feel like yourself again. From symptom management to long-term wellness, PPCW is here to support you at every stage of the transition. In-person or via telehealth, expert care is within reach when you need it. Visit ppcw.org to make an appointment today! 💥 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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Planned Parenthood and the Podcast 03:52 The Importance of Midlife Care 06:45 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause 09:34 The Impact of Education on Women's Health 12:20 Generational Shifts in Women's Health Advocacy 14:58 The Role of Hormones in Women's Health 17:38 The Women's Health Initiative and Its Consequences 20:03 Current Challenges in Women's Health 23:05 Access to Care and Telehealth Solutions 25:46 The Future of Women's Health Care 30:24 Normalizing Hormone Therapy Discussions 33:02 The Importance of Being Heard in Healthcare 36:01 Expanding Midlife Care Across the Nation 39:37 Accessing Care at Planned Parenthood 41:38 Driving Change Through Patient Advocacy 45:58 Understanding Perimenopause and Hormone Therapy 51:27 The Impact of Recent FDA Decisions on Hormone Therapy 55:12 Transforming Midlife Care 56:30 Hormones as Preventative Healthcare 58:07 Empowerment Through Hormonal Health 01:00:31 The Future of Women's Health 01:03:07 The Fight for Health Equity 01:04:55 Menopunks and Planned Parenthood Collaboration 01:06:33 Accessing Hormonal Care 01:12:58 Finding Care with PPCW 01:20:39 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:20:40 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️WOOHOO IT’S MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MONTH!🎸🥁💥 ❤️‍🔥 CATCH Teresa's band PRISM BITCH FRIDAY 6/26 at the Mission Theater in Portland with NIGHT BRUNCH AND DARKSWOON 🎸⚡️ ⁠⚡️TICKETS FOR MENOPUNKAPALOOZA ⚡️⁠ ⚡️On this weeks episode, we talk to Teresa Esguerra - incredible drummer of Prism Bitch & Built to Spill ! 😍❤️‍🔥 We deep dive into Teresa’s kismetic musical history, how to escape the patriarchal shame spiral of peri/menopause, how to listen to your body and know what the hell it’s trying to tell you, how to overcome misplaced fear of hormones, how to inform yourself about peri/menopause when your community doesn’t, how to tap into surprising new creative territory in midlife, how hysterectomies should be a last resort not an “easy fix” to women’s pain, how GENX rockers are destined to lead the way to a hormonal revolution and so much more! ❤️‍🔥 🌈Teresa thank u for sharing and laughing your buns off with us! Yr the fcking coolest!! 🥁😍🌈 ❤️‍🔥MORE ABOUT TERESA❤️‍🔥 ❤️‍🔥MORE ABOUT PRISM BITCH❤️‍🔥 ⚡️TICKETS FOR MENOPUNKAPALOOZA ⚡️ WE SEE U❤️‍🔥WE HEAR U❤️‍🔥WE ARE U❤️‍🔥WE GOT U MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS EMPOWERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE🤘❤️‍🔥 ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬🎤 Alicia J. Rose ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast 03:52 Musical Journey and Touring Life 06:23 Navigating Menopause and Health Challenges 09:04 Understanding Hysterectomy and Its Implications 11:38 Hormonal Health and Healthcare Inequities 13:48 Personal Experiences with Menopause and Music 16:10 The Impact of Hormones on Health and Well-being 18:03 Conversations on Women's Health and Advocacy 22:30 The Callousness of Women's Healthcare 25:42 Hormones and Aging: A Gendered Perspective 26:55 The Impact of COVID on Women's Health 27:49 Generational Wins in Hormone Therapy 29:32 The Fight for Women's Health Rights 34:40 The Echo Chamber of Misinformation 36:23 Empowerment Through Music and Identity 43:06 The Struggle for Acceptance of Science 43:43 Navigating Hormone Therapy Options 45:38 Understanding Hormone Therapy and Self-Titration 47:21 Breaking the Stigma Around Hormone Therapy 48:49 The Burden of Suffering and Societal Expectations 52:07 The Importance of Access to Hormone Therapy 54:22 Reclaiming Hormone Therapy from Weaponization 55:47 The Cultural and Economic Costs of Hormone Access 01:01:30 Human Affirming Care Beyond Gender 01:02:30 Reimagining the Later Years 01:04:19 The Joy of Drumming and Hormonal Health 01:05:25 Patriarchy and Societal Expectations 01:07:01 Voices for Change 01:07:49 The Hormonal Access Crisis 01:10:00 Envisioning a Matriarchal Future 01:13:02 Collective Success and Community Care 01:15:14 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Action 01:20:58 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:20:59 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️WOOHOO IT’S MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MONTH!❤️‍🔥🎸🎤💥🌈⚡️ ⚡️On this weeks pod we talk to MENOPUNKAPALOOZA headliners Calamity Jane - Gilly Ann Hanner, Lisa Koenig & new addition Mandy Morgan!!! We get the unreal deets of how an infamous 1992 opening gig for NIRVANA led to collective PTSD, how musical creativity can become a spiritual mainline, how to flip debilitating trauma into profound strength, how accessing HRT may have supercharged their path to reinvention, why collaborating on music is more healing than ever in peri/menopause, how to find and raise your voice for yourself and your community, how to channel middle aged punk rage into a hormonal revolution that may save us ALL and SO MUCH MORE! ⚡️ ❤️‍🔥WE ARE THRILLED TO BE HOSTING THE 35 YEAR REUNION OF THIS ICONIC TRIO AT MENOPUNKAPALOOZA! We need Calamity Jane energy now more than ever to power up for the 🤬 fight for hormonal justice ahead. LFG🤘🎸❤️‍🔥 ⚡️DO U HAVE YOUR TIX YET? ⚡️ MENOPUNKAPALOOZA KICKOFF Friday JUNE 26 at the Mission Theater with Prism Bitch, Night Brunch and Darkswoon + premiere of new Menopunks Teaser MENOPUNKAPALOOZA MAINSTAGE W/ PERI/MENO RESOURCE FAIR June 27 at the Crystal Ballroom with Calamity Jane, Berzerk, All Girl Summer Fun Band, Gabalanch, Puerta Negra, Party Witch, Grizzly + DJ Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile and Menopunks of Comedy: MX. Dahlia Belle, Arlo Weierhauser, Brooks and the Ménage Áh Twáts. 🤘SEE YOU IN PORTLAND!🤘 ⚡️❤️‍🔥MENOPUNKS PODCAST IS PROUDLY EMPOWERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE - GET CARE NOW!❤️‍🔥⚡️ 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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬🎤 @ajrhq ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA 00:00 Introduction to Calamity Jane Reunion 02:43 The Origins of Calamity Jane 05:15 Revisiting the Past: What Happened to Calamity Jane? 09:06 Recording the Album: Martha Jane Cannery 11:56 The Ill-Fated Tour with Nirvana 19:45 The Impact of Courtney Love and the LA Scene 20:09 The Legendary Argentina Show 21:46 The Aftermath of Trauma 25:23 Reunion and Reflection 29:11 Creative Evolution in Your 50s 35:06 Rediscovering the Band's Unique Sound 38:47 Navigating Menopause and Creativity 41:41 Navigating Hormonal Changes 46:45 The Impact of Hormones on Creativity 53:21 Understanding Menopause and Hormonal Deficiency 01:00:38 Creativity Amidst Hormonal Challenges 01:00:43 Embracing Rage and Empowerment 01:02:51 Processing Emotions Through Music 01:03:49 Hormones and Personal Identity 01:04:34 The Importance of Self-Care 01:06:23 Understanding Hormone Therapy 01:10:18 Anticipation for Menapunkapalooza 01:12:15 The Spirituality of Music 01:15:18 Community and Connection at Menapunkapalooza 01:18:18 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:18:19 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️On this “couples” episode we dive into the relationship dynamics of peri/menopause with pals Portia Sabin and Slim Moon! Long time punk musicians, music industry legends, life partners and parents of a teenager in red state Tennessee 😱, we chat with them about channeling deep empathy, embracing couples therapy to relearn how to listen and communicate, how to recognize peri/menopause sneak attacks from the outside, Portia’s sweaty and confounding pandemic rollercoaster into peri💦🥵, the importance of adjusting HRT levels as we age, the psychic challenges of navigating conservative politics as punk GenX parents, our wild 90’s indie punk history connections and so much more! 💥⚡️ ⚡️So fun to get into it with these OG sweeties, welcome to the MenoPunks fam Portia & Slim!⚡️ MORE ABOUT PORTIA SABIN MORE ABOUT SLIM MOON 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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 ⁠Alicia J. Rose⁠ DESIGN: ⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠ DISTRO: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠ THEME: ⁠PARTY WITCH⁠ ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Backgrounds 02:40 The Evolution of Their Relationship and Shared History 05:14 Navigating Perimenopause: Personal Experiences and Challenges 07:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Hormonal Changes 10:47 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Its Benefits 13:43 The Role of Misinformation in Women's Health 16:14 The Intersection of Hormones and Mental Health 18:53 Communication Strategies in Relationships During Stressful Times 21:44 Final Thoughts on Hormonal Health and Well-being 25:21 The Impact of Hormones on Well-being 27:27 Generational Perspectives on Hormonal Health 31:00 The Role of Misinformation in Women's Health 36:27 Historical Context of Hormone Therapy 41:52 Education and Politics in Tennessee 47:03 Racism and Disenfranchisement in Modern Politics 51:52 The Blatancy of Racism and Misogyny 53:43 The Stress on Democracy and the Need for Reform 56:20 The Rise of Matriarchy and Community 59:16 The Hormonal Revolution and Women's Empowerment 01:02:46 Generational Perspectives on Change 01:06:20 Imagining a Better Future 01:10:07 The Backlash Against Progress 01:15:07 The Call for a Revolution 01:17:26 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:17:26 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️In this rollicking episode we sit down with legendary Jewish Lesbian folksinger & visual artist PHRANC for a wildly charming and deeply motivating chat. We dive into PHRANC’s early punk history, their bananas 80’s/90’s ascent to musical/cultural icon with the help of allies like Morrissey, the radical power of community care, how to fight fire with fire in the attack on Trans-rights, how misinformation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and ageism continues to ROB their generation of quality of life saving care, how storytelling is essential for LGBTQIA+ survival, their artistic evolution into sculpture and how seeing “youngins” Team Dresch in the early 90’s may have saved their musical life and so much more!⚡️ ❤️‍🔥PHRANC is an absolute GEM of a human we are so jazzed to share this wonderful and hilarious convo with you!❤️‍🔥 MORE ABOUT PHRANC 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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA THEME: PARTY WITCH ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT 00:00 Introduction to Phranc and their Art 02:26 The Journey of Identity and Community 04:53 Phranc's Musical Evolution and Punk Roots 07:15 Navigating the Music Scene and Embracing Queerness 10:02 The Impact of Community on Artistic Expression 12:21 Reflections on the Past and the Future of Queer Music 15:33 Navigating the Punk Scene and Its Challenges 17:41 The Rise of Phranc: From Local to National Recognition 22:33 The Impact of Personal Loss and Artistic Evolution 31:56 Re-emergence as Hot August Phranc and Community Support 33:03 Community and Connection in Art 36:40 The Impact of Team Dresch on Phranc's Music 40:20 Navigating Menopause and Healthcare Challenges 45:35 The Politics of Hormone Therapy and Women's Health 52:25 Empowerment and the Future of Women's Health 54:23 The Visibility of Aging and Hormonal Health 55:15 Taking Control of Our Health 56:24 Radicalization Through Knowledge 57:41 The Power of Storytelling 59:07 The Menopunks Movement 01:00:29 Gender Affirming Care for All 01:01:59 Envisioning a Future of Hormonal Justice 01:04:14 Unity in the Fight for Rights 01:06:14 The Importance of Representation 01:08:25 Imagining a World with Access to Care 01:14:14 Introduction to Menopunks and Its Movement 01:14:14 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️This week we chat with noted cardiologist and fabulous women’s midlife care advocate @drjaynemorgan about the intersection of heart health and peri/menopause!  A total rockstar in her field, Dr. Morgan shares how her own harrowing perimenopause journey changed her understanding of how to treat women in midlife, what’s fact and fiction about HRT and heart health, the massive impact of systemic medical racism & misogyny on hormone research and treatment, the crucial role of social media in advocating for change, how to solve the mystery of heart palpitations and vertigo and so much more!⚡️ ❤️‍🔥Dr. Morgan is a straight up spitfire and we are so grateful for the wildly informative chat!  THANK U FOR YOUR TIME YOU RULE!❤️‍🔥 MORE ABOUT DR. JAYNE MORGAN 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 #menopause #perimenopause #hormonallyradicalized #hormonereplacementtherapy #hearthealth

⚡️This weeks pod features a motivating and hilarious chat with Carrie Hinton, founder of Lesbian Culture Club - Portland’s hottest queer social community that's making waves for its creative programming and focus on making deep IRL connections.    Alicia and Carrie get down ‘n dirty about Carrie's own harrowing journey through Perimenopause into HRT, the power of mutual  care, supercharging the “whisper” network into a raging punk rock scream, the bananas game changing power of hormones and how they were criminally restricted for decades, how to perk up both your “south mouth” and “north mouth” with vaginal estrogen, tips on mobilizing our communities to demand a hormonal revolution and SO.MUCH.MORE.   Carrie is absolutely killing it with LCC and shares insight on how making your own social club can transform the world around you.  Carrie you are the best. LFG!!❤️‍🔥🤘⚡️ MORE ABOUT LESBIAN CULTURE CLUB FOLLOW LCC ON IG 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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬⁠ Alicia J. Rose ⁠⚡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT ⁠⁠⁠ DESIGN: ⁠⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠⁠ DISTRIBUTION: ⁠⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠⁠ FISCAL SPONSOR: ⁠CATALYST FILM COLLECTIVE⁠ LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Carrie Hinton and Lesbian Culture Club 03:02 Carrie's Journey to Community Building 06:03 Navigating Perimenopause: Symptoms and Experiences 08:55 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy 11:58 Empowerment Through Gender Affirming Care 14:56 The Fight for Rights and Community Mobilization 17:51 Personal Transformation and Health Awareness 20:53 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Mental Health 23:59 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Community Support 27:31 Navigating Health Challenges and Advocacy 29:20 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare 31:39 The Historical Context of Hormone Therapy 33:20 The Impact of the Women's Health Initiative Study 36:44 The FDA's Recent Revisions on Hormone Therapy 39:15 Mobilizing Communities for Change 42:30 Rebranding Menopause and Empowering Women 46:44 The Call for Revolution and Community Action 54:12 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations 55:12 The Power of Community Action 57:34 Channeling Rage into Revolution 01:00:15 Building Community through Shared Experiences 01:01:30 The Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy 01:04:45 Lesbian Culture Club: A Community for Connection 01:10:00 Expanding the Lesbian Culture Club Network 01:11:46 Exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy Options

⚡️This week we chat with lovely cartoonist/author/Perimenopunk in training  Gemma Correll about the twisty path to her wildly anticipated graphic novel ANXIETYLAND!💥 Infinitely relatable to Peri/Menopunks far and wide Gemma cracks open the conversation about mental health with incredible vulnerability and straight up self-effacing hilarity. We talk about her path into and out of self-hospitalization for extreme anxiety, overcoming loneliness with community, the joy of emotional support Pugs, gathering strength from radical honesty, embracing the give no fcks vibes of middle age, “prepping” for perimenopause, using art as therapy and so much more. Thx Gemma for a great convo and this WONDERFUL BOOK so many will feel seen! 🥹🐶🤘💥⚡️ ⚡️Be sure to check out ANXIETYLAND - Gemma’s graphic novel about the metaphorical amusement park of overcoming debilitating anxiety including harrowing yet hilarious spins on the “Worry-Go-Round”, “Hangxiety Falls” and tons more - OUT NOW !❤️‍🔥 MORE ABOUT GEMMA CORRELL MORE ABOUT ANXIETYLAND 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 AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose  ⁠⁠⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT ⁠⁠ DESIGN: ⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠ DISTRIBUTION: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠ FISCAL SPONSOR: CATALYST FILM COLLECTIVE LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anxietyland and Gemma Correll 02:55 The Journey of Creating Anxietyland 05:55 Exploring the Theme Park of Anxiety 08:51 Imposter Syndrome 11:58 The Impact of Gender Expectations on Anxiety 14:51 The Role of Bottling Emotions in Anxiety 17:42 Navigating the Rides of Anxiety: Personal Experiences 20:55 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Medication 23:48 The Mind-Body Connection in Anxiety 26:50 Conclusion and Reflections on Healing 27:48 The Slow Realization of Alcohol's Impact 29:49 Self-Destructive Behaviors and Mental Health 32:27 Vulnerability as a Strength 36:12 Navigating Perimenopause and Anxiety 41:44 Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms 48:53 Embracing Middle Age and Self-Acceptance 54:27 The Healing Power of Animals 56:09 The Comfort of Pets 58:14 Navigating Anxiety Through Animal Companionship 59:09 Empathy and the Need for Change 01:01:03 Imagining a Matriarchal Future 01:03:54 The Power of Women in Society 01:07:35 Creativity and Empowerment 01:10:52 Generational Wisdom: Lessons from Gen X 01:13:26 Defiance and the Punk Ethos 01:16:25 Punk and Perimenopause: A New Movement 01:18:21 Closing Thoughts and Resources

⚡️In this weeks episode we laugh our buns off with the wonderful Michelle Gonzales, GENX drummer of 90’s punk legends Spitboy/Bitch Fight/Kamala & The Karnivores and author of rollicking punk memoir “The Spitboy Rule.” Michelle loops us in on what it was like to tour the world in the early 90’s as the only woman of color in an all female hardcore band, frustration with her OBGYNs chronic dismissal of peri/meno symptoms, the angsty clash of perimenopause Vs. her teenage son’s descent into puberty, her need to dive even deeper into punk in midlife, the radical healing power of community care, her creative self-rediscovery through writing and so much more! Thank you for hanging with us Michelle you are the fckng coolest!🥰⚡️ MORE ABOUT MICHELLE GONZALES 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 ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose ⁠⁠⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⚡️AMPLIFY⚡️SUPPORT ⁠ DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS MEDIA LEGAL: 6 MUSES Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Punk Roots 03:04 The Journey of Bitch Fight 05:54 Transition to Spitboy 08:51 The Impact of Punk on Identity 12:01 Navigating Gender in Punk 14:50 The Evolution of Spitboy 17:48 Disenchantment with Punk 20:51 Life After Punk 33:21 Pursuing Education and Writing 39:07 The Evolution of Musical Identity 43:07 Navigating Menopause and Punk Identity 57:54 Hormone Therapy and Women's Health Advocacy 01:04:34 The Journey of Understanding Hormonal Changes 01:11:24 Advocating for Hormonal Health 01:18:57 The Impact of Societal Norms on Women's Health 01:28:26 Empowering Women Through Knowledge and Community 01:36:04 Envisioning a Future of Hormonal Equality

⚡️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

⚡️On this weeks pod the ever curious @ajrhq asks Dr. Sameena Rahman, a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist and clinical assistant professor at Northwestern ALL the burning questions about se✖️ual health and peri/menopause.  Dr. Rahman goes deep on testosterone/HRT bias, the raw power of orgas*m & female ejaculati*on 💦, how to mellow out “scary peri”, achieve hormonal optimization, renew pelvic floor health, prepare for peri-pregnancy scares and SO MUCH MORE! ⚡️😻 ❤️‍🔥Dr. Rahman is a rock star in her field - a compassionate, evidence-based and trauma-informed care provider who knows her sh*t - we are SO GRATEFUL to her for letting us pick her big beautiful brain!⚡️ MORE ABOUT DR. SAMEENA RAHMAN 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 to Dr. Sameena Rahman and the Menopause Space 02:46 Personal Experiences with Menopause and Perimenopause 07:02 The Need for Education in Menopause 11:44 Hormone Therapy: Understanding the Options 17:37 The Growing Demand for Hormone Replacement Therapy 20:11 Testosterone: Its Role and Importance in Menopause 25:11 The Placebo Effect and Testosterone 26:24 Misconceptions About Testosterone and Its Benefits 27:50 Hormonal Optimization Beyond Gender 29:44 Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) 31:07 The Chronic Nature of GSM and Its Symptoms 33:27 The Importance of Hormones in Vaginal Health 35:46 Preventing UTIs and Improving Quality of Life 37:37 Pelvic Floor Health and Its Connection to Sexual Function 39:11 The Role of Pleasure in Hormonal Health 42:02 Understanding Female Ejaculation and Its Implications 50:11 Generational Perspectives on Menopause 53:53 The Impact of Hormone Therapy Misinformation 57:53 Understanding Hormone Therapy Safety 01:01:08 Access to Hormone Therapy and Aging 01:03:50 The Intersection of Politics and Women's Health 01:08:47 Imagining a Healthier Future for Women 01:12:06 Empowerment Through Education and Community

⚡️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

⚡️In this weeks episode @ajrhq was delighted to talk with legendary Latinx activist & OG punk dreamboat Alice Bag !! We got into her bananas amazing 50 year musical career, her anger about being wrongly ripped off HRT post hysterectomy🤬, how punk powered self advocacy hacks can lead to hormonal revolution, how women of color can activate community to challenge medical rac🖕sm, how smashing systemic disempowerment with informed decision-making is tied to bodily autonomy, how the thinking has evolved about starting HRT in older age and how turning the “whisper network” into a raging punk rock scream might just save us ALL!  Alice is a fabulous gem of a human -  it was so generous of her to share her hormonal (and punk!) journey with us.  WE ❤️‍🔥U TOCAYA!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤘⚡️ MORE ABOUT ALICE BAG 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 Alice Bag and Current Projects 03:04 Alice's Musical Journey and Evolution 06:00 Punk Rock Origins and Influences 08:50 The Role of Women in Punk Rock 11:48 Navigating the Music Industry as Women 15:03 Music as Therapy and Personal Expression 17:53 Aging, Identity, and Self-Expression 20:56 Health Challenges and Hormonal Changes 23:48 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy 26:56 Conclusion and Future Aspirations 28:56 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy 31:51 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Access 35:55 The Cost of Healthcare and Medication 39:52 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Treatments 43:48 The Impact of Hormones on Lifestyle Choices 49:45 Generational Disempowerment and Political Context 57:03 The Evolution of Hormone Therapy 01:00:03 The Fight for Bodily Autonomy 01:02:46 The Impact of Misinformation 01:06:08 The Call for a Hormonal Revolution 01:10:09 Empowerment Through Community 01:13:28 Confronting Medical Racism and Misogyny 01:19:01 Imagining a Matriarchal Future

⚡️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

⚡️This week Alicia gets down to biz with Canadian board certified menopause specialist Amanda Otterman, RN! We dig into busting through all the dangerous misinformation in the online “menoverse”, how we are forced to fight medical misogyny with self advocacy, why the midlife care desert created by the WHI misinformation is GLOBAL, how GLP-1s can work with/against HRT, how confronting medical racism SUCKS, why calling out weight bias in hormonal treatment is essential and how we must start a massive hormonal revolution to SECURE our reproductive rights in this twisted political landscape! It was an absolute blast talking to Amanda - she's 100% delightful and wildly hilarious. Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us!! And thanks to YOU for listening and supporting the movement! ⚡️ MORE ABOUT AMANDA OTTERMAN RN/CPT 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 Menopause Advocacy 03:06 The Rage Against Medical Misogyny 05:56 Amanda's Journey in Women's Health 08:53 The Impact of the Women's Health Initiative 11:58 Community Education and Advocacy 15:05 The Political Landscape and Women's Health 17:55 The Need for Systemic Change 20:52 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Care 23:52 The Role of Women in Politics 26:52 Closing Thoughts on Women's Empowerment 27:51 Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Teenagers 28:55 Empowerment Through Hormonal Optimization 29:50 Accessing Hormones: A Provider's Perspective 30:54 The Struggles of Seeking Hormonal Treatment 35:50 The Importance of Comprehensive Women's Healthcare 37:36 The Impact of the WHI Study on Women's Health 44:52 Political Manipulation of Women's Health Research 51:51 The Political Landscape and Women's Rights in Canada 52:34 Navigating Women's Health in Canada and Beyond 55:29 Misinformation and Hormone Replacement Therapy 59:57 The Gender Gap in Hormonal Health 01:01:49 Exploring the Addi Pill and Women's Sexual Health 01:09:31 Understanding GLP-1s and Their Impact on Desire 01:16:29 Exercise Intolerance and Hormonal Changes 01:18:33 Hormonal Impact on Health 01:21:51 Addressing Weight Bias in Hormonal Treatment 01:28:12 Barriers for Women of Color in Healthcare 01:35:52 The Need for Hormonal Equality 01:42:33 The Future of Hormonal Care

⚡️Non-Binary peri/meno coach / author of GenderQueer Menopause Lasara Firefox Allen and trans composer/sound engineer Ed Varga join us this week to get into how trans/non-binary folk are total ✨MAGIC✨, how ripping the roof off the evil politicized attacks on Gender Affirming Care exposes right wing weakness, how the misogynist bias rampant in HRT treatment must end to secure a future of equity and respect in healthcare, and to share their own incredible stories of transition and hormonal optimization as queer elders. We had the most inspired  chat in this fraught moment of absolute idiot bigotry.  WE STAND WITH YOU KANSAS. ✊ LISTEN UP!⚡️ MORE ABOUT LASARA FIREFOX ALLEN MORE ABOUT GENDERQUEER MENOPAUSE MORE ABOUT ED VARGA MORE ABOUT THE OLYMPIA MUSIC HISTORY PROJECT 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 Gender Queer Perspectives 02:56 Navigating Trans Healthcare Experiences 06:03 Menopause and Gender Identity 08:46 Advocacy in Healthcare for Trans Individuals 12:05 The Intersection of Hormones and Gender 14:52 Personal Stories of Transition and Care 17:40 Understanding Menopause in Trans Contexts 20:38 The Future of Gender Medicine 28:14 Understanding Hormonal Changes Across Gender 31:46 The Politics of Gender Affirming Care 36:20 The Control of Gender and Healthcare 40:12 Misogyny and Access to Hormonal Treatments 43:53 Redefining Menopause and Hormonal Therapy 49:48 The Importance of Comprehensive Hormonal Care 54:05 Envisioning a Future of Inclusive Healthcare 01:01:18 Understanding Perimenopause and Hormonal Care 01:05:11 The Global Perspective on Menopause 01:10:08 Community Resilience and Activism 01:15:18 Envisioning a Future of Hormonal Care 01:21:21 Celebrating Queer Culture and History

⚡️EPISODE 16: PUNK PERIMENOPAUSE ON THE STRIPPER POLE + THE MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS with Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas Drops Friday!⚡️ ⚡️👯‍♀️ Stripper, author, activist and former candidate for mayor of Portland OR(!!) Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas  joins the pod to go deep into the power of informed self advocacy, building Menopunk community, fine tuning HRT for better quality of life and how posting a “MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS” in the dressing rooms of strip clubs (and everywhere else🤘) could be a game changer!  Liv is a PDX legend, punk AF tween mom and an absolute gem of a human, thank you for sharing your fierce spirit and harrowingly relatable peri-stories with us!! Xoxoxox⚡️ MORE ABOUT LIV OSTHUS MORE ABOUT THE FDA'S REMOVAL OF THE BLACK BOX WARNINGS FROM HRT 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 the Menopunks Podcast 01:15 Meet Viva Las Vegas: A Punk Rock Journey 03:39 Navigating Perimenopause and HRT 07:15 The Quest for Hormonal Balance 11:55 The Challenges of Accessing HRT 18:18 Imagining a Future Beyond Menopause 24:02 Community Conversations: Strippers and HRT 27:22 Exploring GLP-1 and Body Image 27:57 Understanding Hormones and Their Impact 30:03 The Evolution of Hormone Therapy and Women's Health 32:23 The Political Landscape and Its Effects on Women's Health 35:33 The Consequences of Hormonal Deprivation 39:42 The Fight for Hormonal Access and Rights 41:41 The Role of Activism in Hormonal Health 45:29 Gen X: The Vanguard of Change 52:41 Empowerment Through Community and Action 56:03 Activating the Stripper Community 58:57 Understanding Menopause as a Crime 01:00:54 The Importance of Hormonal Optimization 01:06:16 Empowering Women Through Knowledge 01:11:22 Advocating for Change in Menopause Care

⚡️This week we chat with the fabulous Dr. Andrea Matsumura - Board certified Sleep Physician & women’s midlife health specialist AND participant in the Menopunks documentary about all things peri/meno and sleep!  We dive into how better sleep = better quality of life, how sleep training ourselves is more effective than any hack, supplement or drug, how the patriarchal medical establishment needs to step women’s research the f*ck up, how HRT patch shortages are messing with our heads (and bodies and lives) and how a REVOLUTION will ignite when women fully grasp how we were ROBBED of care, access, and info about hormone therapy by politically manipulated misinformation over 20 years ago! 🤬💪❤️‍🔥⚡️ ⚡️Dr. Matsumura is a radical spitfire and on the cutting edge of sleep science for women in midlife! If sleeping has become your enemy instead of your saving grace, this is the episode for you! 🤘⚡️ MORE ABOUT DR. ANDREA MATSUMURA 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 Dr. Andrea Matsumura 01:06 The Hormone Crisis: Current Challenges 02:39 Technical Difficulties and Solutions 03:30 Introduction to Dr. Andrea Matsumura 05:16 The HRT Shortage Crisis 08:49 FDA Changes and HRT Awareness 14:03 Generational Shifts in Attitudes Towards Menopause 23:27 Empowering Women Through Education 28:18 Understanding Hormonal Health and Medical Gaslighting 30:31 The Importance of Early Symptom Recognition 31:30 Women Supporting Women: A Call to Action 33:42 The Impact of Hormones on Longevity 35:33 The FDA's Role in Hormonal Health Misconceptions 38:14 The Importance of Sleep in Women's Health 44:59 Navigating Sleep Challenges During Menopause 58:25 Back to Basics: The Importance of Sleep Rituals 01:00:26 Personal Journeys: Alcohol, Sugar, and Health 01:05:41 The Impact of Lifestyle on Sleep Quality 01:12:49 Hormonal Health and Cognitive Function 01:22:03 Empowering Women: Access to Hormonal Care

⚡️The wildly delightful and defiant JODY BLEYLE of NW Homocore legends Team Dresch / Hazel and her fabulous spouse, licensed somatic counselor NINA LANDEY join Alicia to update us on their transformative (recent!!) experiences using HRT to reverse osteopenia and curb anxiety, what Jody’s journey has been like as a “Menopunks Lab Rat” aka primary film participant, how Nina navigated a BRCA diagnosis/previvor/hysterectomy/menopause and multiple pregnancies, and how the rampant misogyny in gender affirming care MUST be eradicated when we demolish the p*edo patriarchy and rebuild a system built for EVERY FCKING HUMAN BODY. ❤️‍🔥💪⚡️It was an absolute dream come true to have two of our favorite humans on the show this week and the chat was 🔥🔥🔥🔥!⚡️❤️‍🔥⚡️ ALSO: 🖕🧊❤️‍🔥 MORE ABOUT JODY & TEAM DRESCH MORE ABOUT NINA LANDEY ⚡️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 CREATED/HOSTED BY: ALICIA J. ROSE Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast and Guests 02:54 Personal Experiences with Menopause and HRT 05:43 The Impact of HRT on Health and Well-being 08:45 Navigating Cancer Risks and Hormonal Treatments 11:46 The Role of Therapy in Menopause 14:32 Community and Support in Menopausal Journeys 17:45 Exploring the Future of Menopause Conversations 24:33 Navigating Menopausal Symptoms 26:29 Hormonal Changes and Their Impact 28:22 Self-Care and Community Support 30:19 Body Image and Gender Identity 32:24 Surgery Decisions and Personal Journeys 35:16 Sexuality and Desire in Menopause 38:56 The Intersection of Health and Identity 42:20 Navigating Medical Advocacy and Misogyny 44:32 Understanding Medical Misogyny and Patient Advocacy 47:16 The Impact of Gender Norms on Healthcare 50:18 Personal Experiences with Medical Decisions 53:07 Preparing for Surgery and Future Plans 57:15 The Future of Women's Health and Therapy Advocacy 01:04:43 Empowering Conversations: Spreading the Word 01:09:27 Connecting Generations: The Power of Community 01:14:47 Hormonal Health: The Fight for Autonomy 01:19:43 The Future of Hormonal Care: A Collective Journey 01:24:03 Trans Rights and Bodily Autonomy: A Shared Struggle 01:32:10 Understanding Somatic Therapy and Menopause 01:37:24 Coping Mechanisms and Lifestyle Changes 01:41:09 Collective Trauma and Personal Empowerment 01:44:15 Bodily Autonomy and Self-Expression

⚡️Badass drummer Sara Lund joins Alicia and breast cancer survivor/menopause specialist Nikki Kuehl NP to share how she balanced breast cancer treatment with the reunion of her band - 90's indie rock legends Unwound, and to get to the bottom of what’s really behind the despair inducing brick wall of "NO HRT" for breast cancer survivors.   Sara reveals how she refused to let her 2024 surprise diagnosis of Stage 1b ILC ER/PR+ HER2-  breast cancer stop her from her dream tour,  how fighting to get her health back has helped grow her community and how optimizing hormonal and non-hormonal meno treatment options with a menopause specialist could result in a better quality of life!⚡️The thinking on treatment for BC survivors is rapidly changing and we are honored to represent her point of view in the podcast and as you will hear happening on this very episode (!!!) now as a primary participant in the Menopunks documentary!⚡️ Thank you for trusting us with your powerful story Sara, it will inspire so many! 💪😍🥁You are a fcking amazing human and we love you soooo much -  punk moms FTW! ⚡️❤️‍🔥🤘 MORE ABOUT SARA LUND MORE ABOUT NIKKI KUEHL NP RESEARCH: CORINNE MENN ESTROGEN MATTERS ⚡️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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast and Guests 01:09 Sara Lund's Cancer Journey Begins 03:25 Navigating Treatment and Tours 06:44 Hormonal Therapy and Its Challenges 09:17 Seeking Second Opinions and New Treatments 12:05 The Decision for Hysterectomy 17:06 Post-Surgery Recovery and Energy Levels 20:01 Current Hormonal Status and Management 21:55 Nikki's Cancer Experience and Treatment 29:10 Finding Solutions and Seeking Help 32:34 Community and Support in Cancer Journeys 36:22 Personal Connections and Inspirations 37:00 Understanding Risks and Decision-Making in Cancer Treatment 39:10 Individualized Care: The Importance of Unique Patient Situations 40:45 The Need for Comprehensive Information in Cancer Care 43:36 The Impact of Historical Narratives on HRT Perception 45:10 Fear of Litigation in Medical Decision-Making 47:47 Emerging Movements in Menopause and Cancer Care 49:44 Evidence-Based Practices in Hormone Therapy 51:38 Joint Decision-Making in Patient Care 54:54 Navigating Information and Empowering Patients 01:00:49 Hope and Advancements in Cancer Treatment Options 01:02:41 Navigating Cancer Treatment Decisions 01:05:38 Understanding Hormone Therapy and Quality of Life 01:09:34 Finding Support and Resources for Menopause 01:12:00 The Impact of Historical Narratives on Women's Health 01:19:10 Reclaiming Women's Health and Quality of Life

⚡️ARE YOU READY FOR THE BIG M?💥⚡️ ⚡️Electrifying new peri/meno essay anthology THE BIG M edited/curated by the brilliant Lidia Yuknavitch hits the universe this week and features a f💥cking fabulous host of intersectional writers divulging tales of adventurous midlife mayhem, euphoric period freedom, post-cancer sexual discovery, insomnia fueled slug warfare, menopause defense weaponization, the multitudinous glory of no f🤘cks left to give and so much more.💥❤️‍🔥🤘😈 ⚡️ We invited this powerful coven of contributing writers to read excerpts from their incredible essays and dish the fascinating meno dirt and loved immersing in so many different beautifully embodied perspectives in the peri/meno diaspora. So many women/AFAB will feel seen. ITS ABOUT FCKING TIME. 💥Chefs kiss to ultra legends Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Joey Soloway and others who couldn’t make the pod but whose stories we fully devoured - keep em coming! ❤️‍🔥 More about THE BIG M More about Lidia Yuknavitch More about Reyna Grande More about Pam Houston More about Gina Frangello More about Monica Drake ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 Alicia J. Rose SUBSCRIBE ❤️‍🔥AMPLIFY⁠ ❤️‍🔥JOIN THE HORMONAL REVOLUTION DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA THEME: PARTY WITCH LEGAL: 6 MUSES ❤️‍🔥⁠GET ON THE LIST⁠ ❤️‍🔥 https://www.menopunks.com #menopause #perimenopause #hormonereplacementtherapy #menopausesupport #THEBIGM Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Big M Anthology 03:57 The Importance of Sharing Menopause Stories 07:02 Reyna's Garden Metaphor for Menopause 26:32 Gina's Journey Through Cancer and Menopause 37:37 The Interconnection of Life and Sexuality 40:12 Redefining Menopause: Living, Not Suffering 41:45 Embracing Menopause as Evolution 42:58 The Impact of Divorce and Legal Struggles 50:45 Cultural Devaluation of Women 56:24 The Menopause Defense and Its Implications 01:00:05 Breaking the Silence on Menopause 01:06:33 Empowerment Through Storytelling 01:16:07 Breaking Free from Compliance 01:18:34 The Power of Hormones and Aging 01:20:25 Embracing Elderhood and Community 01:23:26 Redefining Invisibility and Visibility 01:26:47 Interconnectedness with Nature 01:30:19 Growth and Transformation in Aging 01:32:45 The Importance of Saying No 01:34:30 Building a Community of Voices 01:37:40 The Ongoing Fight for Rights 01:39:26 Future Aspirations and Empowerment

⚡️ Brilliant certified menopause specialist Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan MD joins Alicia to gleefully rip up an insert and get to the bottom of the bullsh*t surrounding the infamous misinformation ridden HRT Black Box Warnings that have plagued peri/meno care since the falsified results of the WHI Study f🙌cked us all in 2002. NO - Vaginal Estrogen does NOT cause probable dementia, NO - systemic estradiol does NOT cause breast cancer, NO micronized Progesterone does NOT lead to heart disease, NO - testosterone will not turn you into an MMA wrestler overnight (we wish!). The FDA admitted their devastating “Mistake” this past November along with the ACTUAL FACT that HRT is THE single most preventative therapy for women/AFAB, REDUCING risk of breast cancer for most women by over 23% and adding up to 30% to our lifespans! 😱 It’s f🤘cking bananas!! We  ALL deserve the right to FULL BODILY AUTONOMY, free and fair access to evidence based hormonal care and tools for informed self-advocacy 🤘❤️‍🔥🙌. DON’T F🙌CK WITH MENOPUNKS CAUSE WE KNOW HOW TO F🤘CK YOU RIGHT BACK AT THE BALLOT BOX AND BEYOND! 🗳️🤬🩸😈🤘⚡️ ⚡️MORE ABOUT DR. O'SULLIVAN⚡️ ⚡️MORE ABOUT THE FDA'S REMOVAL OF THE BLACK BOX WARNING OFF HRT⚡️ ⚡️RESOURCE: "A CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY" BY DR. BARBARA LEVY AND DR. JAMES A. SIMON ⚡️ SUBSCRIBE ❤️‍🔥AMPLIFY⁠ ❤️‍🔥JOIN THE HORMONAL REVOLUTION ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA Theme Song: PARTY WITCH ❤️‍🔥⁠ARE YOU A MENOPUNK? GET ON THE LIST⁠ ❤️‍🔥 https://www.menopunks.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Hormonal Health 01:10 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women's Lives 04:04 The Historical Context of Hormone Therapy 07:10 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Health 09:59 The Role of the FDA in Women's Health 12:47 Current Developments in Hormone Therapy 15:41 Navigating Misinformation and Stigma 18:17 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy 35:35 The Impact of FDA Decisions on Hormone Therapy 38:14 Expert Insights on Hormone Therapy 40:56 The Safety and Efficacy of Hormones 46:31 Reactions to FDA Changes in Hormone Therapy 52:36 Understanding Hormone Therapy Labels 01:02:24 Choosing the Right Hormone Therapy 01:11:26 Empowerment Through Knowledge 01:13:53 The Safety of Micronized Hormones 01:15:29 Personal Experiences with Hormone Therapy 01:17:40 The Importance of Hormone Therapy 01:20:38 Navigating Misinformation 01:22:44 Finding Reliable Resources 01:24:50 The Future of Women's Health 01:26:53 A Vision for Change 01:29:39 Community and Support 01:36:48 Upcoming Menopause Retreat 01:41:13 Introduction to Menopunk and Its Movement 01:41:14 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Menopause

⚡️PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A MENOPUNK LEGEND!⚡️Genius comedian and punk AF unfiltered voice of GENX, Margaret Cho pops by to discuss the importance of Gender Affirming Care for All, how HRT transformed her mental and physical health, how America must break free from the abuse of this idiotic p*edo administration and so much more!⚡️It was an absolute dream to have her join the conversation - thank you for your diligent advocacy and punk AF activism and FOR KEEPING US SANE AND ENTERTAINED during these batshit crazy times! WE 🩷 U!⚡️ MORE ABOUT MARGARET CHO & THE CHOLIGARCHY TOUR SUBSCRIBE ❤️‍🔥SUPPORT❤️‍🔥AMPLIFY⁠ ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️🎬 @ajrhq CREATED/HOSTED BY: ALICIA J. ROSE DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA Theme Song: PARTY WITCH ❤️‍🔥 GET ON THE LIST❤️‍🔥 #menopause #perimenopause #hormonereplacementtherapy #menopausesupport #perimenopausehealth

⚡️Brilliant artist/author/activist Lidia Yuknavitch joins the Menopunks conversation to celebrate the wide release of Kristen Stewart’s new film adaptation of her earthshaking novel “The Chronology of Water" and dish the dirt . Lidia and Alicia discuss fighting genocidal violence against women, reclaiming our blood & power post-meno, the audacious rebel yell of midlife, how community building can spark systemic change and the high stakes importance of making unflinching feminist art in the face of F*CK.🤘❤️‍🔥⚡️Lidia also dives into her work editing “THE BIG M” an upcoming all-star intersectional anthology of true peri/menopause stories out 1/27/26 that’s soooo fn on point! We will be featuring soon in another episode! ❤️‍🔥 Lidia is a true revolutionary and punk AF thought leader - what an absolute joy to go deep with her, just what we needed during these idiotic fascistic times. ❤️‍🔥⚡️MENOPUNKS X LIDIA FOREVER WE❤️ U⚡️ MORE FROM LIDIA CHRONOLOGY OF WATER MOVIE THE BIG M CORPOREAL WRITING SUBSCRIBE ❤️‍🔥SUPPORT❤️‍🔥AMPLIFY ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ CREATED/DIRECTED/HOSTED BY: ⁠⁠ALICIA J. ROSE⁠⁠ DESIGN: ⁠⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠⁠ Theme Song: ⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠ ❤️‍🔥GET ON THE LIST ❤️‍🔥 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 05:57 The Role of Women in Society and the Power of Storytelling 08:51 The Impact of Menopause and Hormonal Health 11:57 Chronology of Water: A Personal Journey 15:02 Reclaiming Voice and Identity 17:48 The Importance of Sharing Diverse Experiences 20:36 The Future of Women's Health and Empowerment 31:10 Women Empowering Each Other 31:48 The 95%: Hormonal Access and Awareness 34:12 Navigating Hormonal Therapy 37:15 The Power of Hormonal Optimization 39:17 Sharing Stories and Experiences 40:28 Self-Advocacy in Healthcare 42:20 Menopause: A Time of Power 45:06 Revolutionizing Perspectives on Aging 47:57 Building Community and Sharing Knowledge 49:19 The Big M: A Collective Experience 52:00 Diversity in Menopause Narratives 53:52 Liberation Through Storytelling 55:51 Rebranding Menopause 58:19 Empowerment and Activism in Menopause 59:18 The Impact of Menopause on Creativity 01:00:39 Amplifying Women's Stories 01:02:29 Reclaiming Worth Beyond Reproductive Value 01:04:04 Liberation from Menstruation 01:09:06 Building Community and Revolution 01:11:57 Envisioning a New World 01:17:19 Celebrating Community and Art 01:18:35 The Journey of Filmmaking and Adaptation 01:29:12 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Knowledge 01:32:17 Shifting Power Dynamics in Society 01:35:03 The Role of Mutual Aid and Community 01:37:19 Hope Amidst Destruction

In this episode Shannon Funchess, BIPOC Menopunk and fierce artist/activist behind brilliant darkwave synth icons  Light Asylum goes deep into myth busting the mysteries and misinformation that shroud menopause with host Alicia J. Rose. Their wide ranging chat goes from building community to counter the peri/menopause education desert, to confronting systemic medical neglect of BIPOCA women/AFAB, to learning how to cite quality of life to help access HRT. They also dive into Shannon's creative process with Light Asylum and discuss the power of reigniting creativity while combating the meno symptom minefield and ramping up the whisper network into a MOTHERF 🤘CKING GOTH SHRIEK ⭐️🖤 👻⚡️ We are huge fans of Shannon’s incredible voice and visionary art! So honored to welcome her into the Menopunks conversation!❤️‍🔥😍⚡️ MORE ABOUT LIGHT ASYLUM IG: https://www.instagram.com/light_asylum YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LightAsylumOfficial ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ 🎬 @ajrhq ❤️‍🔥⚡️ ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.Menopunks.com⚡️ CREATED/HOSTED BY: ⁠⁠ALICIA J. ROSE⁠⁠ DESIGN: ⁠⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠⁠ DISTRO: ⁠⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠⁠ Theme Song: ⁠⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shannon Funches and Light Asylum 02:01 Navigating Menopause: A Shared Experience 06:05 The Impact of Medical Racism on Women's Health 09:57 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 16:04 The Historical Context of HRT and Women's Health 20:02 Creativity and Aging: Shannon's Artistic Journey 29:45 The Physical Toll of Menopause on Performance 35:31 Navigating Career Transitions and Creative Challenges 36:07 The Impact of Health on Creativity 38:29 Hormonal Health and Its Effects 41:19 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy 44:33 The Importance of Quality of Life in Healthcare 47:28 The Societal Implications of Hormonal Health 50:36 The Intersection of Gender, Health, and Politics 53:18 The Economic and Social Consequences of Healthcare Inequities 01:05:32 Healthcare and Control 01:07:13 Empowerment and Revolution 01:08:35 Cultural Shifts and Generational Change 01:10:42 Art as a Catalyst for Change 01:12:01 The Power of Community and Advocacy 01:14:55 Reclaiming Autonomy and Quality of Life 01:19:05 Intersectionality in Healthcare 01:21:43 The Future of Advocacy and Change 01:30:57 Navigating Menopause: A Personal Journey 01:33:49 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 01:36:55 Self-Titration and Personalization of HRT 01:40:11 The Importance of Finding the Right Provider 01:42:51 Quality of Life and Hormonal Optimization 01:45:54 Exploring Additional Treatments and Therapies 01:54:41 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy 01:55:38 Real-Life Experiences with Hormone Therapy 01:56:56 Understanding Hormonal Symptoms 01:58:12 Misdiagnosis and Medical Misunderstandings 02:01:23 Medical Misogyny in Women's Health 02:03:25 The Need for Education in Menopause 02:06:35 The Role of Artists in Advocacy 02:10:05 Exploring Alternative Remedies 02:12:08 Aging Well and Hormonal Balance 02:14:10 Exploring Herbal Remedies and Generational Knowledge 02:15:13 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy 02:17:35 Future Aspirations and Activism 02:22:03 The Fight for Women's Health Awareness 02:28:58 Uncovering Historical Injustices in Women's Health

⚡️DOES THE PATRIARCHY FEAR THE UNF*CKABLE CRONE? 🧙🏻🖕⚡️ On this weeks episode Host Alicia & Andi Zeisler - Bitch Media founder and Senior Culture Writer at Salon.com - have a rollicking conversation about adult onset ADHD and the rollercoaster of being a neurodivergent peri/menopausal woman in 2025. They dive into how the patriarchy’s fear of women aging into their power has been fueling criminal systemic disempowerment, how the ADHD peri-meno brain drain is REAL, and how reclaiming/restoring gender affirming hormonal health care FOR ALL HUMANS MUST be GENX’s legacy. ⁠MORE FROM ANDI ZEISLER⁠ ⁠⚡️SUBSCRIBE ❤️‍🔥SHARE❤️‍🔥AMPLIFY ⚡️ ⁠ ⚡️ ⁠MENOPUNKS ON YOUTUBE⁠⚡️ ⚡️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⚡️ CREATED/HOSTED BY: ⁠ALICIA J. ROSE⁠ DESIGN: ⁠JEN SBRAGIA⁠ DISTRO: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠ Theme Song: ⁠PARTY WITCH⁠ ⚡️❤️‍🔥⚡️❤️‍🔥⚡️🤘⚡️❤️‍🔥⚡️❤️‍🔥⚡️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:57 Exploring Gen X Women's Mental Health 05:43 The Impact of Hormones on Brain Health 09:53 Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy 13:51 Coping with Aging and Mental Health 17:52 The Future of Hormonal Care for Women 22:01 Embracing the Present: Women Thriving in Midlife 26:42 The Structural Inequalities: Women and Mental Load 33:46 The Women's Health Initiative: A Turning Point in Women's Health 38:58 The Backlash: Hormone Therapy and the War on Women 47:43 The Generational Impact: Boomers, Gen X, and Hormonal Health 50:45 The Cultural Perception of Aging Women 53:52 The Impact of Misinformation on Women's Health 56:50 The Need for Knowledge and Self-Advocacy 59:44 Pop Culture's Role in Women's Health Awareness 01:02:31 The Hormonal Journey and Future Perspectives

⚡️In this episode Alicia, Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney and menopause specialist Nikki Kuehl NP deep dive into myth busting the dangerous lies about HRT and women’s health. They get into the importance of having the energy and creativity to maintain quality of life, using our platforms to amplify activism through pop culture, and how Corin’s early 90’s Riot Grrrl origins helped her carve a feminist life path through music. Corin is a HUGE inspiration to Menopunks worldwide and is also a core participant in the Menopunks Documentary. We ❤️‍🔥 you Corin!⚡️ More info: Corin Tucker Nikki Kuehl, NP Alicia J. Rose LISTEN ❤️‍🔥SUBSCRIBE❤️‍🔥AMPLIFY ❤️‍🔥 ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: www.menopunks.com ⚡️ ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MYTH SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ ⚡️Created by Alicia J. Rose⚡️ ⚡️DISTRO: Ruinous Media ⚡️ ⚡️ Show Card Design Jen Sbragia ⚡️ ⚡️Show theme "Fall In Line" by Party Witch⚡️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Menopunk: A Conversation Begins 06:33 Introducing the Guests: Corin Tucker and Nikki Kiel 08:55 The Impact of Misinformation on Women's Health 12:28 The Golden Girls and the Women's Health Initiative 16:29 Art as a Catalyst for Change 25:29 Reclaiming Power: The Role of Women in Society 31:53 Breaking the Taboo: Menopause Conversations 32:40 Navigating Menopause: Options and Activism 34:26 The Role of Lifestyle in Menopause Management 36:13 Sleep and Its Impact on Menopause 37:50 Personal Journey: Breast Cancer and Early Menopause 39:46 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Personal Decision 41:40 Understanding Hormone Types and Their Effects 44:39 The Challenges of Medical Guidelines and Training 45:55 Addressing Risks and Misconceptions in HRT 48:28 The Evolution of Hormonal Treatments 51:35 Contraindications and Considerations for HRT 54:30 Individualized Care: Finding the Right Hormonal Balance 56:54 The Broader Conversation: Gender and Health Care 57:48 The Cruelty of Denying Hormones 59:25 Trans Rights and Political Propaganda 01:00:21 The Historical Context of Trans Identity 01:01:11 Punk as a Form of Defiance 01:03:05 Empowering the Next Generation of Artists 01:05:06 The Role of Music in Political Activism 01:07:15 Mobilizing for Change: Menopunkapalooza 01:08:54 The White Male Death Rattle and Future Generations 01:11:08 Taking Action: Getting Out the Vote 01:13:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations C 2025 MENOPUNKS LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

⚡️In this episode, Alicia chats with dear friend and early 90's punk legend Gilly Ann Hanner of Calamity Jane. They dive into everything from peri/menopausal chaos to standing up for the rights of the trans community, to that time Calamity Jane opened for Nirvana in Argentina and wound up imploding as a band immediately after. They reminisce about being punk firestarters in the early 90's, the not-so-glorious misogyny that came with it, and why women in music deserve way more than mansplaining over effects pedals at Guitar Center. They also take aim at the wild world of women’s health misinformation, the deeply unfair gender/hormone binary, and the bullshit HRT scandal that is still ruining women's lives on the daily - because half the population hits menopause and the medical establishment is still working from a playbook that needs to get up to speed RIGHT F*CKING NOW. So many laughs, truth bombs, and at least one moment where you say, “Wait—why the f*ck didn’t anybody tell me that about perimenopause?” Gilly and Alicia break down the power of building a Menopunks community, the magic of women supporting women, and the absolute necessity of demanding better—preferably while starting a band in your 50's or asking your doctor for HRT. Tune in, buckle up, and embrace the chaos. Menopause has never sounded so good. 🎸🔥⚡️ MORE FROM GILLY MORE FROM ALICIA ⚡️GET ON THE LIST: https://www.menopunks.com ⚡️ FUNDRAISING NOW PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION: http://fundraiser.support/menopunks.com THEME SONG BY PARTY WITCH DISTRIBUTION: RUINOUS MEDIA Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopunks Podcast 02:55 Exploring the Menopunks Documentary 05:49 The Impact of Music and Community 08:52 Health Challenges and Hormone Replacement Therapy 11:46 Misinformation and the Medical Community 14:45 The Journey of Creating Menopunks 17:42 The Power of Hormonal Optimization 20:35 The Evolution of the Menopunks Concept 23:34 Community Engagement and Movement Building 26:34 Navigating Modern Challenges and Misinformation 30:18 The Rise of Menopunks 34:16 Empowerment Through Information 36:22 Bodily Autonomy and Civil Rights 37:44 Punk Roots and Feminism 45:45 The Journey of Calamity Jane 51:57 Facing Misogyny in Music 57:47 Creating Community and Connection 58:14 The Power of Community in Music 59:39 Menopunks: A Celebration of Connection 01:01:02 Rediscovering Identity and Power in Midlife 01:02:59 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Women 01:04:53 Reclaiming Agency and Power 01:08:14 Navigating Hormone Therapy and Self-Discovery 01:11:16 The Role of Hormones in Personal Transformation 01:14:46 Building a Supportive Community 01:17:29 Empowering Women and the Fight for Equality 01:22:40 Optimism in the Face of Adversity

⚡️In this fun and fierce episode Alicia gets into it with triple positive breast cancer survior/HRT advocate Nikki Kuehl NP, busting through the nightmare of hormonal health and the patriarchal trash heap that’s shaped women’s medical narratives for decades. Nikki reveals her own story—surviving breast cancer, crash-landing into menopause, and realizing just how little real information women - and medical practitioners - are provided while being expected to politely endure the hellspiral. Together they rip into the infamous Women’s Health Initiative study—the one that slammed the brakes on HRT access for an entire generation—and unpack how fear, misinformation, and outdated science still warp the conversation. They reclaim the truth: hormones aren’t a luxury; they’re a quality-of-life lifeline. And women deserve to understand their options, not tiptoe through a minefield of myths. They dive into the messy politics of hormone therapy, the pros and cons of patch vs. pill, and the absolute necessity of women being fully educated and empowered in their choices so they can make positive change in themselves and the world. They imagine a full-on MENOPUNKS revolution where women refuse silence, demand better care, and take back control of their bodies, their health, and their stories.⚡️ ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING FEMALE DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ GET ON THE LIST: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.menopunks.com⁠⁠⁠ ⚡️CREATED/HOSTED BY ALICIA J. ROSE ⚡️ ⚡️GRAPHIC DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA⚡️ ⚡️THEME SONG: ⁠PARTY WITCH⁠⚡️ Distro: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Hormone Therapy 03:00 The Impact of the Patriarchy on Women's Health 05:59 Nikki's Personal Journey with Breast Cancer and Menopause 08:55 The Education Gap in Hormone Therapy 12:01 Rage Against Misinformation in Women's Health 14:56 Navigating Hormone Therapy After Cancer 17:52 The Evolution of Hormone Therapy and Women's Health 20:47 The Role of Research in Understanding HRT Risks 22:53 The Golden Girls and Hormone Replacement Therapy 24:35 The Shift in Women's Health Perspectives 26:38 The Controversial WHI Study and Its Impact 29:28 The Fallout of HRT Miscommunication 31:14 The Consequences of Hormonal Deficiency 34:19 The Role of HRT in Women's Health 37:39 Inflammation and Its Effects on Women 40:39 Sugar, Insulin Resistance, and Hormonal Changes 43:44 Mirena IUD and Hormone Replacement Therapy 46:18 Navigating Menopause Conversations with Healthcare Providers 49:19 Hormone Replacement Therapy: Pills vs. Patches 56:29 Understanding Dosage and Effectiveness of HRT 01:00:44 The Gender Disparity in Hormone Therapy Access 01:05:52 Informed Decision Making in Hormone Therapy 01:07:33 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Choice 01:10:46 The Impact of Hormonal Optimization 01:12:05 Menopunkapalooza: A Celebration of Change 01:18:27 Reclaiming Identity Through Music 01:24:50 The Future of Women and Hormonal Health

⚡️In this episode pals Alicia J. Rose, Rachel Blumberg (Califone/Field Drums/Arch Cape) and Jen Sbragia (The Softies/All Girl Summer Fun Band) take an unfiltered deep dive into their creative quality of life before and after HRT and how they're inspired to spark change through a hormonal revolution. Three lifelong creative polymaths fully optimized with zero f🤘cks left to give get real about outdated medical gatekeeping, dangerous misinformation, why society freaks out over aging women, how men get their hormones handed to them like party favors, and what it means to reclaim our energy at a time in life when we’re expected to shrink or disappear - owning the power that has the potential to transform not only our bodies - but the world around us. 🤘⚡️ MORE ABOUT RACHEL BLUMBERG MORE ABOUT JEN SBRAGIA ⚡️MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING FEMALE DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY CULTURE BEARERS ⚡️ GET ON THE LIST: ⁠⁠https://www.menopunks.com⁠⁠ ⚡️CREATED/HOSTED BY ALICIA J. ROSE ⚡️ ⚡️GRAPHIC DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA⚡️ ⚡️THEME SONG: PARTY WITCH⚡️ ⚡️Distro: ⁠RUINOUS MEDIA⁠⚡️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopunks and Hormonal Optimization 02:07 Personal Stories of Hormonal Journeys 04:28 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause 09:54 The Impact of Hormones on Creativity 15:21 Empowerment Through Hormonal Therapy 20:50 Societal Views on Aging and Hormones 27:40 Breaking the Stigma Around Hormonal Treatment 30:35 Navigating Hormone Therapy Decisions 34:38 The Importance of Hormonal Balance 36:46 Empowering the Next Generation 39:35 Revolutionizing Perspectives on Gender and Identity 45:35 Building a Better Future Together 53:56 The Birth of Ms. Magazine and Feminism's Reflection 58:22 Community and Art as a Catalyst for Change 01:01:41 Music as Self-Care and Empowerment 01:06:17 Redefining Relationships and Self-Love 01:09:01 Witchcraft, Intuition, and Feminism 01:15:55 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Community 01:18:01 The Call for a Menopunk Revolution

⚡️In this episode host Alicia J. Rose dives into a wildly informative conversation with the ever delightful Allison Wolfe of Riot GRRRL legends Bratmobile, plus a special pop-in by menopause specialist and HRT/meno/cancer advocate Nikki Kuehl NP. We get into the origins of Riot Grrrl and Bratmobile, doing the splits at 50, Allison’s own HRT journey - including a live testosterone sampling - and how hormonally optimizing GENX could change the world! ⚡️ ⚡️SUBSCRIBE NOW ⚡️ ⚡️DISTRIBUTED BY RUINOUS MEDIA ⚡️ ⚡️❤️‍🔥 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 ⚡️ ⚡️GET ON THE MENOPUNKS LIST & SUPPORT ⚡️ ⚡️Allison Wolfe⚡️ ⚡️BRATMOBILE ⚡️ ⚡️NIKKI KUEHL NP/BONFIRE WELLNESS ⚡️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Metapunks Podcast and Guests 02:46 Allison Wolfe: Musical Journey and Influences 05:58 The Riot Grrrl Movement and Its Impact 08:51 Songwriting Process and Band Dynamics 12:03 Memories of Early Performances and Festivals 14:52 The Role of Community in Music 17:44 Empowerment Through Music and Feminism 20:55 Transitioning to Midlife and Menopause 23:55 Introducing Nikki: A Nurse Practitioner Perspective 28:30 Navigating Menopause: Personal Experiences and Challenges 36:37 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Journey to Relief 45:14 Understanding Hormone Therapy: Dosage and Effectiveness 55:31 Navigating Hormone Adjustments 56:39 Understanding Hormone Levels 01:00:04 The Role of Progesterone 01:01:38 Exploring Testosterone Options 01:04:07 The Controversy of Testosterone Prescriptions 01:05:42 Scream Cream: A New Frontier 01:11:35 Exploring Scream Cream and Women's Sexual Health 01:14:31 The Impact of Hormone Therapy on Well-being 01:18:25 Navigating Hormone Therapy and Cancer Risks 01:23:29 Revolutionizing Women's Healthcare and Hormonal Optimization 01:27:24 Empowering Women Through Hormonal Awareness

⚡️On this inaugural episode of Menopunks Podcast filmmaker/musician Alicia J. Rose teams up with menopause specialist Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan to rip the stigmatized label off peri/menopause with radical insight and huge laughs. Dr. O'Sullivan shares how her own hormonal crash turned her from a by-the-book doc into a passionate women’s health advocate. Together, Alicia and Dr. O call out the BS of medical gaslighting, untangle the fallout from the Women’s Health Initiative Study, and torch the fear-mongering myths around hormone therapy. They also get into self-advocacy for quality of life, how the patriarchy is baked into modern medicine, and get into the rise of Menopunks— a rebellious movement spawned from the documentary-in-progress urging women to reclaim their health, their voices, and their power. Funny, frank, and fiercely human. ⚡️Menopunks are hormonally radicalized and ready to RUMBLE. ⚡️ Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan The Dusty Muffins Podcast ⚡️SUBSCRIBE NOW ⚡️ ⚡️CREATED/HOSTED BY: ALICIA J. ROSE⚡️ ⚡️DESIGN: JEN SBRAGIA⚡️ ⚡️DISTRO: RUINOUS MEDIA ⚡️ ⚡️LEGAL: 6 MUSES⚡️ ⚡️THEME: PARTY WITCH⚡️ WE SEE YOU❤️‍🔥WE ARE YOU❤️‍🔥WE GOT YOU ⚡️❤️‍🔥 MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY AND PODCAST ABOUT PERI/MENOPAUSE AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF DEFIANT GENX MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, TRAILBLAZING DOCTORS AND OPINIONATED CELEBRITY ICONS ⚡️ ⚡️GET ON THE LIST ⚡️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Perimenopause 02:49 The Journey to Understanding Hormones 06:00 The Impact of Perimenopause on Women's Lives 08:54 Hormonal Optimization: A New Perspective 11:56 Navigating Hormone Therapy 14:49 The Role of Testosterone in Women's Health 18:08 Finding the Right Dosage for Hormonal Balance 28:17 Navigating Hormonal Therapy: Personal Experiences 30:04 Self-Advocacy in Hormonal Optimization 32:39 Understanding Testosterone's Role in Women's Health 34:16 Timeline for Hormonal Treatment Effects 35:57 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Creativity 37:52 The Need for Awareness in Hormonal Health 39:31 Addressing the Stigma Around Hormonal Therapy 41:25 The Consequences of Ignoring Hormonal Health 43:16 The Economic Implications of Hormonal Health 44:42 The Shift in Medical Perspectives on Hormonal Therapy 50:33 The Gaps in Medical Training on Women's Health 52:39 The Historical Context of Hormonal Treatment 56:25 The Need for Change in Women's Health Advocacy 59:11 The Controversial Women's Health Initiative Study 01:01:44 Miscommunication and Media Impact 01:05:01 Understanding the Study's True Purpose 01:12:12 The Aftermath of the WHI Findings 01:15:51 Current Misconceptions and Misinformation 01:20:57 Empowering Women Through Advocacy and Education

I’m filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose, and I want to empower women with the energy to start a revolution. By 2030, one billion women will be in menopause. One. Billion. Imagine if every man’s testosterone tanked by 50 — you think the world would let that slide? Welcome to menopause: complete hormonal castration. And perimenopause? She’s the chaotic, sh*tty opening act that none of us can escape. The worst part? We’re seeking help from a medical system that keeps spreading the lie that hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer — misinformation that’s been harming women’s health since 2002. That’s why I’m making MENOPUNKS — a feature documentary and podcast about menopause, perimenopause, quality of life and the creative process. It’s time to set the record straight about HRT, and give people the tools to self-advocate for their bodies, their energy, and their sanity. Because women can’t do good if they don’t feel good. Because gender-affirming care is a human right. And because it’s way past time to reclaim our health and raise some hell — as MENOPUNKS. So join me as I pull back the curtain on the filmmaking journey, swap stories with incredible musicians, artists, and menopause experts, and expose one of the biggest medical cover-ups in modern history. Are you a MENOPUNK? LFG⚡️ MENOPUNKS.com