⚡️MENOPUNKS PODCAST ⚡️

Alicia J Rose

I’m filmmaker and musician Alicia J. Rose, and I want to empower women with the motherf$#@!% energy to start a hormonal 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 hormonal 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⚡️

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March 13 · 1 hr 41 min
Episode 18: FIGHTING MEDICAL MISOGYNY & MISINFORMATION IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Amanda Otterman, RN
⚡️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
March 6 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 17: DEMANDING TRANS & GENDERQUEER EQUITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Lasara Firefox Allen & Ed Varga
⚡️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
February 27 · 1 hr 17 min
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 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
February 20 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 15: CRUSHING THE PERI/ MENOPAUSE BRAIN DRAIN WITH QUALITY SLEEP featuring Dr. Andrea Matsumura
⚡️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
February 13 · 1 hr 40 min
Episode 14: THE POWER OF HRT & GENDER AFFIRMING CARE FOR ALL with Jody Bleyle and Nina Landey
⚡️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
February 6 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 13: NAVIGATING THE BREAST CANCER / MENOPAUSE DOUBLE WHAMMY with Sara Lund & Nikki Kuehl NP
⚡️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
January 30 · 1 hr 55 min
Episode 12: THE BIG M with Lidia Yuknavitch, Reyna Grande, Pam Houston, Gina Frangello & Monica Drake
⚡️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
January 23 · 1 hr 41 min
Episode 11: HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY BLACK BOX WARNING TAKEDOWN BREAKDOWN with Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan
⚡️ 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
January 16 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 10: THE LESS THAN ZERO F*CKS CLUB with Margaret Cho
⚡️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
January 9 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 9: TAPPING INTO THE CRONE POWER OF MENOPAUSE with Lidia Yuknavitch
⚡️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
January 2 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 8: REIGNITING CREATIVITY IN PERI/MENOPAUSE with Shannon Funchess of Light Asylum
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
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 7: BREAKING THROUGH THE GENX ADHD PERI/MENOPAUSE HELLSPIRAL with Andi Zeisler
⚡️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
Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 6: HARNESSING MENOPUNK POWER TO EXPOSE THE LIES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH with Corin Tucker and Nikki Kuehl NP
⚡️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
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 5: CALLING BULLSH*T ON THE GENDER & HORMONE BINARY with Gilly Ann Hanner
⚡️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
Nov 27, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 4: F*CKING CANCER BACK WITH HRT with Nikki Kuehl NP/Menopause Specialist
⚡️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
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 3: THE WE CARE TOO F*CKING MUCH CLUB with Rachel Blumberg and Jen Sbragia
⚡️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
Nov 14, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 2: REVOLUTION NOW MENOPUNNNK STYLE with Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile and Nikki Kuehl NP
⚡️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
Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Episode 1: HORMONALLY RADICALIZED & READY TO RUMBLE with Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan, Menopause Specialist
⚡️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 ON APPLE PODCASTS ⚡️ ⁠⚡️MENOPUNKS YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⚡️⁠ ⚡️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 ⚡️HORMONES ARE HEALTHCARE⚡️ ⚡️❤️‍🔥 MENOPUNKS IS A MISINFORMATION SHATTERING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY IN PRODUCTION 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 AND JOIN THE HORMONAL REVOLUTION ⚡️
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 min
Introducing!............MENOPUNKS PODCAST
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 balls fell off by 50 - do 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 in-production 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. Because hormones are healthcare. 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