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MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

By: Alicia J. Rose
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 I’m filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose, and I want to empower women with the motherf$#@!% energy to start a revolution. By 2030, one billion women will be in menopause. One. Billion. Imagine if every man’s testosterone flatlined by 50 — you think the world would stay quiet about that? Welcome to menopause: complete hormonal upheaval. And perimenopause? She’s the chaotic, b*tchy, opening act that none of us can escape. The worst part? We’re turning to 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 torch the misinformation, set the record straight about HRT, and give people the tools to 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 for MENOPUNKS to to start a revolution. 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. ⚡️LFG⚡️ GET ON THE LIST: MENOPUNKS.COMc 2025 Menopunks Hygiene & Healthy Living Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 19: CHANNELING PERI/MENOPAUSAL RAGE INTO RADICAL LIBERATION with Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond

    Episode 19: CHANNELING PERI/MENOPAUSAL RAGE INTO RADICAL LIBERATION with Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond
    Mar 20 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 18: FIGHTING MEDICAL MISOGYNY & MISINFORMATION IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Amanda Otterman, RN

    Episode 18: FIGHTING MEDICAL MISOGYNY & MISINFORMATION IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Amanda Otterman, RN
    Mar 13 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Episode 17: DEMANDING TRANS & GENDERQUEER EQUITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Lasara Firefox Allen & Ed Varga

    Episode 17: DEMANDING TRANS & GENDERQUEER EQUITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Lasara Firefox Allen & Ed Varga
    Mar 6 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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