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
  • Episode 16: PUNK PERIMENOPAUSE ON THE STRIPPER POLE + THE MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS with Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas

    Episode 16: PUNK PERIMENOPAUSE ON THE STRIPPER POLE + THE MENOPUNKS BILL OF RIGHTS with Liv Osthus aka Viva Las Vegas
    Feb 27 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 15: CRUSHING THE PERI/ MENOPAUSE BRAIN DRAIN WITH QUALITY SLEEP featuring Dr. Andrea Matsumura

    Episode 15: CRUSHING THE PERI/ MENOPAUSE BRAIN DRAIN WITH QUALITY SLEEP featuring Dr. Andrea Matsumura
    Feb 20 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 14: THE POWER OF HRT & GENDER AFFIRMING CARE FOR ALL with Jody Bleyle and Nina Landey

    Episode 14: THE POWER OF HRT & GENDER AFFIRMING CARE FOR ALL with Jody Bleyle and Nina Landey
    Feb 13 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 13: NAVIGATING THE BREAST CANCER / MENOPAUSE DOUBLE WHAMMY with Sara Lund & Nikki Kuehl NP

    Episode 13: NAVIGATING THE BREAST CANCER / MENOPAUSE DOUBLE WHAMMY with Sara Lund & Nikki Kuehl NP
    Feb 6 2026
    ⚡️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
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 12: THE BIG M with Lidia Yuknavitch, Reyna Grande, Pam Houston, Gina Frangello & Monica Drake

    Episode 12: THE BIG M with Lidia Yuknavitch, Reyna Grande, Pam Houston, Gina Frangello & Monica Drake
    Jan 30 2026
    ⚡️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
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    2 hrs and 1 min